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    3 years ago

    Great selection. A little pricey. We got confused on finding wine because it seemed to be displaced in a confusing way.

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    Best selection in the area and the staff is always very helpful. My go to for new beer! Great Selection of Craft Beer and much more.

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    Tiffany's Food and Spirits - Wedge salad

    Tiffany's Food and Spirits

    3.5(302 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    •$$

    To say I was impressed is a under- statement. First, we love…read morecoming to Frankenmuth and enjoying the shopping and ambience, plus the people watching is fun too. Today, we originally started thinking we would head over to the Frankenmuth Brewery, it has been a while since we ate here.Though no fault of their own, we decided after putting our name in to opt out. We had a great parking spot too. We then left and repaired 100 yards down the road. Probst has always been a great go to but we still weren't sold on going back. Wife said let's try Tiffany's and maybe sit outside. It was a beautiful day, why not. Our hostess Lynn was multi tasking but was kind and took our name, guided me to the outside bar and a minimal wait. From there Jacob maid my wife a Tito's and Tonic, me a Sam Adams Cherry Wheat beer. We weren't half way done with our drinks when Lynn said she had a table for us. Menu was simple, prices fair, service was outstanding, view of the street and passer's by spectacular. We opted for the turkey club and chips and my wife the German Kielbasa with peppers and sauerkraut. We did also peek in, and use the bathrooms- clean. Overall, glad we tried this place and definitely will be back.

    Great lunch spot in Frankenmuth . They had me at homemade pasta - I opted for the chicken Marsala …read more Menu is quite affordable with many dishes for $10 or less . Service was fast , friendly and efficient . I would recommend them for travelers coming through the area .

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    Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - The goods... we did well.

    Frankenmuth Cheese Haus

    4.0(142 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Over 270 cheeses!!! I left with our usual garlic cheese spread and favorite wheat crackers. I also…read moregot 2 new cheeses to try. I recommend going during the week if you can since it's very busy on the weekends and hard to move around all the people sampling cheeses. They also have gift ideas, specialty sodas and craft beers plus a huge nostalgic candy section!

    I'm sad to say, this was a bit of a disappointment for me. I was really hoping for more cheese and…read moreless kitchen gadgets and other gift type items. Also, they only had one cheese to sample and first of all, there was no one physically there manning the samples and secondly it was a cheddar......??? Really? With all the flavors on offer, you sample cheddar? There was a refrigerated case with a lot of different flavors of cheese, even a chocolate cheese (which was actually quite delicious- it tasted like fudge but with a cheese consistency and less sugary) so my group purchased about 6 different kinds which we sampled back in our hotel rooms. Honestly all were pretty good but had there been more samples, we might've purchased more. We were also looking forward to watching the cheese being made as their brochures and website state but nothing like this was going on when we were there. If you like cheese, it's still worth a visit but it's not going to take too long. On our itinerary we had allotted an hour and a half here but I think we maybe spent 15 minutes, if that. Also, if you're planning to go, bring your own ice pack... They charge you extra for those.

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    Bavarian Inn Restaurant - Castle Shops - Danish crisp

    Bavarian Inn Restaurant - Castle Shops

    3.9(32 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    The castle shops are so much fun! Lots of toys, food, and anything that you can think of gift wise…read more A very family friendly area and definitely so much to do to keep busy!

    Come Hungry, but Don't Expect Authentic German Food…read more First things first--the amount of food you are served at the Bavarian Inn is excessive, so make sure you arrive hungry! We came to Frankenmuth specifically looking forward to good, authentic German food, and unfortunately, what we found here was a much more Americanized version. The food isn't bad--it's good--but if you've eaten traditional German food, you may find yourself a little disappointed. The schnitzel was dry, and the brown mushroom gravy was much more flour-based than we expected, with very little served over the meat. One of the things we love about traditional German schnitzel dishes is the rich, flavorful gravy generously served with them, and that was definitely missing here. It's hard to admit, but the best dishes on our table were actually the sides brought out and served family style before our main meals arrived. We enjoyed those more than the entrées themselves. Where the Bavarian Inn really shines is the atmosphere and service. Our wait staff was wonderful--friendly, attentive and very good at what they do. I just wish we could have been equally enthusiastic about the food. The portions are enormous, the experience is certainly unique, and the service is excellent. But if your primary reason for visiting is to find authentic German cooking, you may want to temper your expectations.

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    Michigan on Main - Burger

    Michigan on Main

    3.2(78 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    •$$

    A Pleasant Surprise and a Great Place to Take a Break…read more After several days in Frankenmuth, we didn't want to repeat any of the restaurants we had already visited, so we decided to give Michigan on Main Bar & Grill in the Castle Shops a try. There were very few guests at dinner time, so we weren't quite sure what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised. Our waitress was very kind, welcoming and efficient. We started with the pretzel served with mustard and beer cheese. The beer cheese was easily the highlight--we actually had to order a second serving because it was so good! For our entrées, we ordered the Grilled Cheese and the Smash Burger. The Grilled Cheese, served on ciabatta bread, really isn't what I would call a grilled cheese. It's much more of a tender short-rib sandwich with a little melted cheese. The meat was very tender, but it lacked seasoning and needed something more to bring all the flavors together. The Smash Burger was good and cooked well, although there wasn't anything particularly outstanding about it. What we really enjoyed was the atmosphere. Michigan on Main has a quiet, low-key bar feel that was a welcome change after some of the busier tourist restaurants around town. We enjoyed sitting near the front window, people-watching and having a chance to relax before continuing to wander around downtown Frankenmuth. Service was quick, the atmosphere was comfortable, and the beer cheese alone was worth the stop. A great little resting place for a casual bite and a drink while exploring the Castle Shops and downtown area.

    Stopped at the Bavarian Inn to have some of the Frankenmuth famous Zehnder's chicken. (Both…read moreZehnder's and the Bavarian share the same recipe.) I opted for Michigan on Main bar/cafe not the main dining area as I was solo. The dining area is more Bavarian themed, but the food is the same. I had the 3 pc chicken meal (I guess you have to have it when in Frankenmuth). It was good enough but nothing spectacular. Chicken was moist and tasty, but again, not extra special. I had it with a side of fried cheese tots that were tasty and some coleslaw that was ok but a bit too tangy. However, I'd still recommend dining here for the atmosphere, the service and the generally good food.

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    Huge selection of Michigan beers

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    Made my own Charcuterie board. Fabulous!

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