I don't even like fudge, and I loved the fudge at Joann's Fudge. If you're on Mackinac Island in…read morethe fall, when they make pumpkin pie fudge, you need to get some! It tastes almost exactly like the filling in a pumpkin pie! It's kind of crazy. In case you didn't know: Fudge freezes beautifully. The person behind the counter offered that bit of information when I was debating whether or not to buy a couple of boxes of fudge to take home. When I got home, I put the boxes of fudge into a freezer bag and left them in the freezer for two months. After defrosting for a day, they sliced up just as fresh as if I had bought them that day. Also kind of crazy. If you're lucky, you'll get to see the workers make fudge on the marble slabs. They do it so proficiently that it's mesmerizing to watch them work. It's cool to see a puddle of sugar and flavoring turn into a solid mass of candy. Crazy! Along with many different flavors of fudge, you'll find other candies and sweet treats like truffles, taffy, toffee, peanut butter cups, and many others. The people who work here are also super friendly! You can tell they love their product and are proud of what they create. That's so nice to see.

It's just not the same as the time I bought it a year ago…read more It's just meh Previous orders were really WOW Not this time tho

On an island filled with fudge and ice cream shops, Sanders is one of them. That old cliche is…read moretrue: You really could throw a stone on Mackinac Island and hit 10 fudge or ice cream shops. (Is that a cliche? It should be.) And if you don't like fudge or ice cream? Well, you're S.O.L., my friend. Luckily, my kids like ice cream, so we headed to Sanders because it was basically across the street from our hotel. They got a milkshake and a scoop of chocolate ice cream in a cup (their standard orders), and they were happy with their treats. But if you're looking for some other kinds of ice cream treats, they also have sundaes and things of that nature. Sanders also has a whole case of chocolate goodies, like peanut clusters, coconut clusters and pecan clusters (they seem to like their clusters here); chocolate-covered Rice Krispie Treats; truffles and peanut butter cups and toffee; caramel apples; and lots more. Oh, and fudge. But honestly, I would get fudge somewhere else that isn't a chain. There are lots of fudge places on the island. That's the thing: Sanders is a chain. But it's a Michigan chain, and originated in Detroit, so it's kinda local. Nevertheless, it's a good place to pop into to find something sweet to eat.

Went to check out if they have any bitter sweet chocolate sauce for Mom…read more They have caramel, chocolate, chocolate with salted caramel, why not any bitter sweet chocolate sauce though. The popcorn looks decent, not sure if they would be good enough to last for my team next week though. Ended up grabbing a bite or of water and chamomile brewed tea with carbonated water in a can. $7.60

The fudge was amazing. The flavors looked obscene. They were giving out free samples. The Lord is…read moreinside. The fudge is actually made on those giant marble slabs, handmade every day. Perfect gift to bring home, if it makes it home from our day and Mackinac Island.

My expectations of fudge were a bit low because it didn't look really appealing to me, and also…read morebecause I've never had fudge before. I am so pleasantly surprised by how creamy it was, and how the complex flavor just melts in your mouth. I was afraid it was gonna be a little hard to eat because of how it looked but looks aren't everything haha. Also makes for great gifts! They don't call it the best fudge for nothing :)

Not my favorite fudge or peanut brittle on Mackinac Island, but you GOTTA get the Peco Flakes here!…read more Peco Flakes is a bit like coconut brittle to me as it has coconut flakes (as well as peanuts). The texture was still cronchy like brittle but there was something about the coconut that kept me coming back for more. May's Candy Shop didn't really open on time as stated (which was 10:30am but when we walked by at 11am, it was open!) , but hey -- that's island time for ya!

May's is one of several fudge shops in town. The woman working here was friendly and provided us…read morewith fudge samples. I'm not a fudge connoisseur by any means, but they all tasted good to me. I ended up getting the almond bark because they were very good. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2019

No joke - when I realized there was a Sanders store on Mackinaw Island -- I jumped for joy! I've…read morealways wanted to go to Sanders and I made a point to only purchase me chocolate and fudge (it's a tradition to buy fudge when you come to Mackinaw Island) from Sanders!! The Good: * They make and sell the most delicious chocolate! * Umm...hello!? They have chocolate! * The fudge is super tasty and they will give you a sample if you ask! * Did I mention they have the best chocolate!!?? * Tons of options and a variety of chocolate covered goodies! * They have ice cream! * They even sell Bump cakes (all flavors)! * The service was awesome! The young lady that helped us went above and beyond in locating more Bump cake fudge! She was energetic and Sanders should be happy to have her on their team! The Needs Improvement: * At this time - I have no recommendations that need improvement. Overall: A solid 5 stars! We'll be stopping at Sanders the next time we're on Mackinaw Island and you should too!

When you visit Mackinac Island, you gotta check out Sander's for fudge…read more Over the top rich and creamy. After my visit a month ago, I'm still craving it. You can take it to go and just find a spot by the lake and soak in the sun and blue views. Worth a trip! For sure!

What a cozy little market! This is the type of place where you'll find necessities and name-brand…read moreitems, but also local products, gourmet foods, produce (including rutabagas, for some reason), beer and liquor and wine, lots of snacks and candy, a frozen food section, and even a hot food area. Doud's is a small market, but it has lots of stuff. As far as I know, this is one of the only markets on Mackinac Island. There actually is another Doud's down Main Street toward the ferry area, but it's a smaller grab-and-go convenience store, mostly with snacks and coffee. My hotel was right across the street, so I bopped into Doud's a couple of times during my stay, to grab a bottle of wine (they have a decent selection of wine), some candy for my kids, and some fruit because I needed to eat something fresh. The store is tidy and everything is arranged nicely. They also have self-checkout kiosks, so you can get in and out quickly.

This market's story begins in 1884, when brothers James & Patrick Doud opened their business under…read morethe name Doud Bros. Today, the store is known simply as Doud's Market and is run by Andrew Doud, the 4th generation owner. On Main Street, Doud's is the only grocery store in Mackinac Island's downtown, it's a beloved hub for locals and tourists. Today, Doud's is a modern grocery store, with a mom-and-pop feel, offering a wide range of food & household essentials. Shoppers will find fresh produce, fresh-cut meats, prepared items like whitefish dip, chicken pot pie, subs, homemade pizza, & salads. The cherry chicken salad & cherry chicken salad wrap are customer favorites. The store also features a variety of baked goods, along with a comprehensive selection of wine, beer, and spirits.

Got two boxes. 1st box of 3: Double dark chocolate, dark chocolate espresso, dark chocolate salted…read morecaramel. 2nd box of 3: Double dark chocolate, dark chocolate raspberry, dark chocolate mint. A bag of salt taffies. Just under $80 Would have liked a dark chocolate with Irish cream or maybe French vanilla for my mom. The raspberry, mint and double chocolate are tasty. You can really smell the chocolate goodness wafting from the store. They were letting a new batch cool some on the counter.

Best fudge and chocolate in Mackinaw!! You can tell the difference from the first bite. Best prices…read moreas well.

We went to check out if they have any bitter sweet chocolate sauce for Mom…read more They have several different sauces: caramel, chocolate, chocolate with salted caramel, why not any bitter sweet chocolate sauce though. The popcorn bags here look decent, not sure if they would be good enough to last for my team next week though. We ended up grabbing a bite or of water and chamomile brewed tea with carbonated water in a can. $7.60

Very welcoming the smell was amazing!! I stopped in for some ice cream and fudge and can I say I…read morewasn't disappointed! I love it here

We got the peanut butter fudge and it was great. The service…read morewas quick and everyone was so nice there. I love that she offered the upsell but when I declined she didn't push it. It was very clean and well stocked.

Stringy samples, clerk not welcoming at all. Just left and did not try a thing. Early in season…read moreother locations closed on a Saturday.

Delicious! Classic confection shop with that old timey feel…read more The store is located within downtown and is pretty large with high ceilings. Open area to see where they make their sweet treats. Staff are friendly and we chatted with one staff who said she has worked there season after season. Tons of fudge, ice cream, sweet treats, and freshy made waffle cones. I went with the pumpkin ice cream in a waffle bowl and it was heaven! The ice cream so smooth and rich. The waffle bowl was churchy and sweet. It hit the spot! Also got some fudge and it was just as delicious!

My favorite ice cream flavor from Kilwin's is their Mackinac Island Fudge and there was something…read moreso poetic about ordering this flavor (one of my first ice cream cones of the summer season) at the Kilwin's ON Mackinac Island no less! Kilwin's is a Michigan staple that I absolutely LOVE! I live closest to both their Ann Arbor and Plymouth locations, which are the ones I frequent the most, but often times they run out of their Mackinac Island Fudge flavor. I was so glad it was in stock on Mackinac Island AND that this Kilwin's was the largest Kilwin's I've been to yet! There are live fudge demos that you can watch, along with their entire "kitchen" area looking like it's out in the open so you can watch the workers hard at work! They have a massive selection of so many different sweets and treats - so many more offerings than I've ever seen at another Kilwin's too! It was a *treat* to see and always a MUST VISIT stop whenever you find yourself on the island! Love you, Kilwin's! :D