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    Dairy Grille

    4.3 (49 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Gold Rush
    Chris H.

    A small Ice cream shop on the outskirts of Charlevoix. They serve Ashby's Ice Cream and fast foods. I ordered a Gold Rush Ice Cream in a waffle cone. Gold Rush is Golden Vanilla and Chocolate Ice cream swirled with thick Caramel. It was very good. I also got a doggie cone, however it was just a small amount of vanilla soft serve in a lid/bowl. The person I was with ordered a Butter Pecan and thought it was very good. Overall a 4 star review. Would I return? Yes, however we were there a few days before they closed for the season, so it'll have to wait.

    Waffle Nachos - summer 2023
    Emily M.

    Still CASH ONLY - no debit/credit cards so be ready! Only open late spring through summer. Closed fall/winter. Soft served ice cream is soooo good! French fries are yum! They have burgers etc too. A few picnic benches around to sit down, otherwise take to go. Summer tradition to go here for ice cream after a day at the beach.

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    Jill S.

    Cash only so be prepared. There's always a line but it's worth the wait! The burgers are delicious and homemade and the ice cream is just as good! Worth a stop for sure.

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    Anna S.

    This walk up road side stand south of town is great for a quick bite. They have the major things you would except with quality ingredients. And their fries are what make this review 5 stars. I had their made to order cheese burger with fresh fixings and a blackberry shake that had real blackberries. The ordering process was efficient orders in front up pick food in back. The only complaint I have is the menu is way overwhelming and such small print. Service was fast and friendly and if I'm ever in the area again I'll be sure to try this place again especially another shake or their soft serve ice cream cones.

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    Alice K.

    Great old school Ice Cream stand serving both soft serve and hand dipped Ice Cream. I had the large vanilla and chocolate soft serve in a cone and it was great. My guests opted for the shake and they were all very good. Try this locally owned stand before they close for the winter!

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    Lauren K.

    Delicious stop to the end of our day in Charlevoix! Our entire family enjoyed our ice cream from the Dairy Grille. Prices are so reasonable, just be sure you have cash on hand. Can't wait to visit again!

    Mmmmm! My favorite ice cream! Superman! They have the best ice cream!
    Aubrey L.

    WOW! This place hits the spot! Amazing Service and food. I feel like this is more of a pick up your food and go not a sit and eat. Ice cream and burgers were great! COVID rules are good there. I don't see them wiping down things at all. I have never seen anyone sanitize anything. It could just be me though. If your looking for a pick up your food and go place this is it. If your looking for a good sit down place to eat, go to the villager pub or terry's place! Definitely check out the wahoo burger! They also make great hot fudge sundaes! You have to check this place out!

    Emily L.

    Just what you'd expect from a little hamburger shack like this. Nothing life altering but when you're in the mood for a burger, fries and an ice cream you'll be happy you stopped here. My husband was especially pleased by the Frozen Custard Flurry with Reese's added. I got a dipped cone - how can you not love that? Also the French fries were especially yummy. Definitely sit yourself down at the picnic tables and enjoy your grub outside and enjoy the fun of eating at a street side burger joint.

    Crispy, crunchy shoestring fries. So good!

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    Iconic. Ice cream is always a hit. I've had more olive burgers over the years than days on this earth, such a hood classic

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    love this place but 4 stars because my mac n cheese bites only came with 5 when it said i was gonna get 6. they were delicious tho

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    3 years ago

    Very disappointed and cash only. Better off going to Culver's as they take cards and is better priced and better tasting.

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    4 years ago

    What is not to love?! Lol. Great soft serve and options. Fun place. Summer and Dairy Grille are hard to beat.

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    5 years ago

    Very good ice cream. The price tag on it was very reasonable. They had fast and friendly service.

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    7 years ago

    We have to get Wahoos every time we come Charlevoix. Most trips we go twice. Always delicious and fresh!

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    6 years ago

    Delicious ice cream, way better than dairy queen! I love their avalanches, and everything is a great value for the cost.

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    I had an olive cheese burger. It was delicious. Looks like a great place for ice cream. Will have to come back.

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    We stumbled upon the Dairy Grille and not only were they open until 11pm, their Wahoo burger is easily the best ice cream stand burger I've ever had.

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    A view right next to the restaurant.

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    A view right next to the restaurant.
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