The four stars I give the Grayling store must be taken in context. This is a Northern Michigan…read moretown where people come to visit for fishing, camping, kayaking, snowmobiling, etc. This is not Traverse City, metro Detroit or Grand Rapids. The Grayling store has a good variety of items for the area. I come here from the South Higgins lake area. The wine, beer, liquor section is larger than other Family Fares in the area. I rarely drink but my 87 year old mother gets her way and they have Sobieski Vodka which makes my mother happy. My spoiled dog (all Mom's doing) eats FreshPet dog food. The Grayling store always has a variety of it in stock. The bakery, deli and produce usually has a good stock of items. Of course, I go during the week. They have a Starbucks in the store. The only one for miles. I buy decaf coffee beans and get the Pikes Place flavor. No one else in the area carry decaf beans. The parking lot could use some improvement. It's not a first good impression--potholes and barely visible lines. It always seems trashy. Inside the store is clean. Some of the aisles are not fully clear. All the employees are usually helpful and friendly. I personally cannot imagine what it's like to work in a resort area grocery store.

Went into Family Fare and bought a Cherry Pie store made, not cheap. All cherry glaze not even a…read morehandful of cherries in the whole Pie..bought one in there a few months back thought it was a fluke so I tried the second time but the same problem. I don't recommend.their bakery dept, their cheap.. buy a frozen one from another store pop it in the oven for 60 minutes, have a taste of real cherry pie..

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

Still my favorite shop in Grayling. The kindest owners and staff. The best coffee in Grayling. Also…read morethe best spot to buy Michigan made products. I always come here when I am in town. Can't wait to come back in August. Always greeted with a smile here.

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!

Yum I love Goodalee Fresh donut and bake goods. Not to many…read morebakery s like this any more

Great quality food with a large variety of options. The service is impeccable. I have been there…read morewhen they are out of something like Chicken Dumpling Soup. Mr. Goodale will then say they will make that for me the next day. Small town kindnesses and hospitality that you don't see very often.

Generally speaking, I love dollar stores--you just never know what you're going to find...and this…read moreplace was no exception! They were having post-Christmas sales, and we picked up a few toys for our son at a great deal (nothing name brand, but at 50% off, it was stuff we knew he'd love and we wouldn't be upset if it didn't last). We walked in just to look...and walked out with armfuls of stuff--from wrapping paper to Teddy Grahams to fleece blankets ($3!) to Sixlet candies (nostalgia!). They had a lot of name brand stuff at decent prices--I was really surprised. The store was very clean, bright, and well-stocked--and the shelves were organized and the aisles were clear. The cashier was also super nice and friendly. If we lived here, we'd certainly shop here on a regular basis!

Good selection and well stocked. Prices may not be any lower than other stores. Recommend…read morecomparison shopping. Staff is friendly and helpful

Yet another one!! no stars at 1:14AM on 01/03/2024 the…read morestupid inbred punk that I first complained about clearly charged me for 7 twisted teas when I only bought 4. Talk about incompetence. It's a sad day for 711 corp. Can't count to 4..this makes me wonder how much this dude ripped us off on those nights he failed to give me receipt, which was a lot. Force me to call your manager to try to get my money back, Dick

This is nearly always my last stop on the way out of Grayling. Coffee is always fresh, more…read moresubstantial than typical gas station java but cheaper than Starbucks. The crew is always friendly and efficient, even when, as often is the case, a group of locals is hanging about chatting with them. I get some snacks there too, or ice when I'm camping. If it's something you usually get at a convenience store it's there, and the buying experience isn't unpleasant. All I can ask of a 7-11.