Lots of food and drink options. I was not expecting much since we were in the middle of nowhere…read more But this place has lots of products. Even good selections of wine. Protein as well was being sold. Friendly staff. If you do not want to go into town to stock up on groceries this place has pretty much everything - obviously not as much product but has all the essentials. We also decided to eat lunch at the BBQ place connected to the Blue Buck on 72. The only downfall was that there was one worker and she was doing everything. Took orders, cooked, and put the food together. You also pay for your food inside the grocery store, so that was a little strange. Good BBQ menu options. I went with the pulled pork and the the pork was cooked nicely. BBQ sauce was tangy and tasty. But the coleslaw did not take like much of anything. Portion size of the sandwich was also pretty decent. Couple picnic tables to sit and enjoy your meal. Good place to stop for groceries or a quick bite to eat!

My very favorite neighborhood stop. Shocking what culinary delights and necessities they provide…read morefor the diverse residents in Kalkaska. I refer all my renters here for a great craft beer and wine selection. Cory and Anita are always there with a smile and warm welcome. Blue Buck on 72 has all the charm you could ask for. LOVE, love, love. I've been waiting 46 years for this place.

Second time visiting the Creamery because I wanted to get this right. I looked at the products,…read morewhere they are made, and branding. They have a deli counter, and ice cream, along with several self branded products that are clearly from a co-packer. That is unless the Yoders are also taco and bbq rub experts lol. This is a tourist trap for visitors to see the Amish at work. (Full disclosure Amish are shrewd business people and hard workers) but the quality of products aren't anything special.

Amish store. Homemade ice cream. Super good and creamy. I had black raspberry. Other homemade stuff.read more

Someone tipped me off about this place, which is usually how the good ones are found. You walk in…read moreand immediately get the sense that not much has changed here in a few decades, and that's a compliment. Friendly people behind the counter, trays of baked goods, and none of the polished nonsense that usually comes with places trying too hard. I walked out with a dozen donuts and worked my way through more than I probably should admit. Every one was good. Simple, fresh, satisfying. This is the kind of place that reminds you why old-school neighborhood bakeries still matter. I'm stopping again when I'm back.

More like BADale's Bakery. Not a great experience- luckily it was only 5 mins of displeasure…read more Waited in line for donuts smashed into a clothing rack in front of pastry case. After a few mins the unhappy lady took us next. We said we'd need a box since we were planning on getting 9-10 donuts. She snarked, "well I'll have to charge you $.50 for the box if you don't get a dozen." Yeah we saw the sign, but isn't that the cost of doing business?! They aren't charging for wax bags, plus I'm buying 10 items (~$16 worth) which should have the box factored in anyway at only .05 per donut... which is probably the cost of the wax bag they don't charge for! Enough statistical analysis. Then we ask about the chocolate covered Bavarian cream vs. the choc cov'd custard. That sent her into a tiff as she set us straight! Basically their Bav. cream is white & custard is yellow. But most examples online showed Bav. cream as a light yellowy custard! On the bright side most of what we got was tasty. Cinnamon roll & lemonade donut was the best.

Amazing food! awesome service! great ambiance! Highly recommend delicious honey by the way!read more

Kate is the best. So many good recommendations from a real local. Great rock collection and…read moreauthentic Michigan's gifts for loved ones.

This is a precious gem in downtown Grayling. It's a great shop to peruse…read more I don't care what my mood or what they have added/removed, I am walking out the door with a purchase of something new to me. Today it's table top cornhole boards. The one game even I couldn't lose at! It goes beyond the cute little shop for ice cream and local stuff. They carry many made in Michigan products. They have a nostalgic look at pop AND great ice cream. It's also fun to see the latest find on their shelves. Depending on which doggie is working, you have several petting opportunities. It's also a wonderful experience to visit with Stacy or Kate. 12/24

I have been coming here for years. I absolutely love this restaurant. Every time we go to northern…read moremichigan, we stop at thus restaurant on the drive home. They always seat us right away. They have delicious food. I love the chicken tenders and the fries. My husband always tries a different burger and he loves all of them. This time I also got an order of mozarella sticks and they were crispy and good. The fries are my favorite part especially with their ranch. The service is really great too. Its really spacious inside with really cool seating. It isn't too loud in there when you go between 3-5pm. I think its the perfect time to go with kids. They do have high chairs. If you buy a growler, save the bottle and you can refill it super cheap. My husband only paid $12 for a growler to be filled

Dead Bear Brewing is an essential visit on your way through the Grayling area. The staff were…read morepleasant to deal with and notibly attentive considering the busy nature of the establishment during my visit. The food was on par with the incredible service paired with an atmosphere that matches the tone of an upbeat hipster brewery. I will most definitely be back for another visit on my next trip through the area.

Health foods! Serious supplements. Incredible selection…read more I was making my way North when allergies hit me and I realized I had not brought anything with me in the way of supplements or products to keep my immune system intact. I googled furiously because I needed Vitamin D and Vitamin C, plus some of those harder-to-find supplements. This bright and clean store was right on one of the main streets in Gaylord so it was really easy to get to. I found everything I could possibly want and more. Fast forward a few months and today I realized I was out of one product I knew I had purchased there. I called and, sure enough, they had it in stock. I ordered 4 and the manager shipped them out today. You're not going to find a nice, better stocked healthy food store up North. This rivals Better Health and several stores downstate. Thanks so much, Nature's Nest!

If you're in the area, you definitely need to check out the health food store and cafe, where they…read moremake awesome pastries and "to go" meals! I highly recommend!

First day for the new owners and our family is certainly excited about it! Delicious ice cream plus…read morethey're keeping all the staples we love, such as their fresh doughnuts on the weekends and their pizza! PLUS soon they will have grab and go smoked bbq.

Ice cream and most anything else you might need very conveniently located! New ownership. Friendly.read more