Fantastic sandwich and pizza option if you're headed to or from Sleeping Bear Dunes!…read more We came across Shipwreck Cafe after stopping for gas next door on the way to Sleeping Bear Dunes. We wanted a kid friendly option and came in for the pizza, but ended up being blown away by the massive sandwich menu! Don't be discouraged by the line - it moves FAST!!!! The young people at the register and in the kitchen are efficient and so nice!!! We arrived about half an hour before the sign says pizzas are ready, and the lovely man at the register said "sure!" when we asked if we could order a pizza. The menu has something for everyone - Including plenty of vegetarian options (I think they even had a vegan option). I loved my Griffon, and the meat eaters in our group enjoyed the SS Noronic (a BLT) and the Fitzgerald. Our kids devoured their cheese pizza! They also carry Great Lakes Co Chips, which are some of the best potato chips we've ever had. Our sandwiches were all so inventive with delicious, fresh ingredients, amazing condiments, and the most freshly baked "pretzel rolls" ever. If this place wasn't a vacation stop for us, we'd be back all the time! Our kiddos favorite part, bedsides the pizza, were the tiny plastic swords that came in our sandwiches holding them together. When they each wanted one more sword, we went back inside and the staff inside was so used to kids asking for more tiny swords that their response to "May we have two more swords?" Was "Sure! What colors?!" Very different from what the response would have been where we're from. :) We even came back later in the day for the frozen custard!!! All in all, it was a great experience with great food, great service, plenty of outdoor picnic tables under umbrellas, and something for everyone to eat.

I think I can sum this one up by saying that I stopped here two days in a row and got the same…read moreexact thing both times. I opted for the Morazan and it was perfect. Wait time was minimal, benches outside were numerous -- this is the perfect sandwich shop for breakfast, brunch, or lunch.

My wife and I visited this cute little ice cream cafe in the cool, quiet & beautiful Empire, MI for…read morethe first time yesterday. The location was excellent on the main road leading off of M22 right into the town center near the Empire Beach, on the left-hand side of the road. The outside of the ice cream shop was colorfully painted and decorated, had adequate, free parking on the street, the inside of the shop was bright, interestingly decorated, highlighted many delicious flavors of ice cream behind glass-enclosed counters, were greeted by the friendly shop employees, friendly, efficient service, the dining room had a good amount of comfortable seating including some outside, our ice cream was delicious and reasonably priced (but only accepted CASH!), and had fans running to make it bearable in the summer heat.

I've been coming here since I was 7 years old. It's the exact same, and I LOVE it. Please never…read morechange your style!! The service is always amazing. It's the best place for ice cream and food. Highly recommend Tiffany's.

Despite several previous trips to Empire I had never been to Joe's Friendly Tavern and I feel like…read moreI've been missing out! In many ways this place pleasantly lives up to its billing. It is indeed quite friendly, our server was helpful and efficient and easygoing despite our children. And the menu claims that they are famous for their excellent burgers and you know what? The burger was excellent! A nice old-school very beefy patty with crunchy lettuce and juicy tomato. I was very pleased by the whole experience and would happily come back next time we're in Empire.

Great location in the heart of Empire Village. Nice pop up coffee service during summer months. Can…read morebe not so friendly at times. Very inflexible between breakfast and lunch service. Kitchen does not have a conventional oven and stove which limits menu offerings.

Great sandwiches!!! We ordered 3 club sandwiches all were great. Lots of meat with a toasted bun I…read morewill definitely be coming here again!

Delish pizzas and sandwiches! The space has been updated - super clean and more spacious inside…read more Heard the ice-cream is yummy - checking that out soon!

We loved this stop! I had the Kimchi Patty Melt, and it was…read moreso good! It had just the right amount of spice, along with the perfect sour crunch. It was such a delicious combination. The service was excellent--very attentive and friendly. I also loved that they had homemade root beer. It was really good and a fun addition to the meal. My friend had a hamburger, and he really enjoyed it as well. Overall, this was a great stop! We enjoyed the food, the service, and the whole experience. Definitely worth a visit!

We ate here twice while camping nearby. They have a great menu selection. Much better than typical…read morebar food. I was surprised. The prices are a bit steep for what it is but understand that they have to make their money during the tourist season. Glad both visits were excellent. The second visit was a Monday evening and the place was packed. They were short staffed so it took an hour for our food but the nice (very tall) young person kept our drinks full. Small parking lot but easy to find and across the street from the ice cream shop.

We had a wonderful dining experience at The Mill! The historic old mill made a fabulous backdrop,…read moreand the ambiance was beautiful. The food was full of unexpected bursts of flavor. We started with the sweet potato starter with heritage citrus and pistachio, which was delicious, then enjoyed the burgers with their mystical tots for supper. For dessert, we tried the chocolate cake with a subtle hint of passion fruit icing as well as the cheesecake--both were wonderful. The service was excellent, and the combination of the setting, food, and hospitality made for a truly memorable meal. Highly recommend!

This is a very unique dining experience about half an hour west of TC. It's an old mill that has…read morebeen converted to a coffee shop and hotel. We were in the area to do some hiking, so this was the perfect place to stop and have a light breakfast. There was a huge line to order, but the process was fast and the food was brought to our table (outside on the amazing deck overlooking the river) quickly. The baked goods are thing to get here. They are displayed in cases where you order and it's hard to resist ordering one of everything.

Glen Arbor's secret - a real deal Jewish deli shop with enormous sandwiches and variety of bagels…read more Get there before 10 AM because they do sell out TIp: order the half sandwich or if you and your dining companion like the same sandwich just get one and split it. At about 14 a2 to $15 apiece this is one of the rare exceptions where it is a good value because you will get two meals out of each sandwich. We ordered a Tripoli (ham, turkey, salami, and provolone, lettuce, and tomato) and a Gaza ( curried chicken, lettuce, tomato, shredded carrot, and peas) both on rye bread. Both sandwiches were made with high-quality ingredients and we would definitely recommend either of them. Again, I cannot stress it enough, the sandwiches are enormous, and you really should share. it feels like a grammar school, kind of a cafeteria, it's modern and clean, but not particularly in inviting or appealing or charming in any way. Service was patient with his first time, kind, and very helpful. Recommend!! I'd like to return in the future and try their bagels. I'm disappointed that I came at lunchtime and all they had left with cinnamon raisin and I'm not a fan of raisins so... Next time!

This place is the perfect place to grab a breakfast bagel when visiting Glen Arbor! I went two…read moredays in a row. I had the onion bagel with egg and cheddar, and it's perfect! I would love to try to lunchmeat sandwiches on my next visit. Highly recommend this. Don't expect it to be a go, grab and leave. It's a busy place so even if the line isn't long, you'll be waiting for a bit to get your order. I'd say, it's completely worth it, as long as you have the time!

I have been wanting to try this sandwich shop for SO long! Every time we tried to go this summer,…read morethe wait was just too long. This time, we called ahead and placed an order for three sandwiches: the Lake Street, the Bear, and the Leelanau. It took about an hour and a half before we could pick them up, but they were definitely worth the wait! The sandwiches came wrapped in paper and tucked into a paper bag, which we thought was kind of fun and added to the experience. The sandwiches were absolutely delicious! We loved the variety of breads, which were so fresh, and the cheese was absolutely excellent. Everything tasted high-quality and fresh. Our only complaint was that the Bear could have used a little more salami. Other than that, we loved everything and are so glad we finally got to try this place. We'll definitely be back!

Right in the heart of fish town in Leland mi on the Lake Michigan circle tour. Parking is across…read morethe street from fish town but street parking on the main st is just a short walk. All the shops and restaurants are good but we tried Village cheese today. Did the turkey on pretzel bun. Really good sandwich. Turkey is fresh as is the house made bread. Cheese is excellent as is the mayo. Highly recommend ordering ahead as they are busy and rightly so. CASH ONLY fyi.

A lot of food options in town but this was my go to for fast, grab-to-go things. Really good…read moresandwiches, pasta salads, wings, and this burrito was a huge find. And it was so good! Get there early (8ish), the deli person said they sell out. Would love to see this store have a little more in pre packaged foods-to-go. That seems to be a general need. Even pre-made burgers or plain chicken breasts for dogs would have been amazing for people traveling with pets. I only gave 4 stars because I went to the deli last night at dinner time and food looked dry and not great, so I had to order takeout.

An amazing small grocery store with some high end products…read more This place is similar to places near high end communities where you see lobster tails and superb cuts of beef. Lots of high end spirits and wine. Many small batch jars of sauces, condiments, jams, etc. Boars Head meets sliced for you. Nice salmon and Tuna. Plus the regular groceries that everyone needs. They even have a single barrel whisky that the staff selects and has bottled just for them. It's better than expected for the price. Staff was super helpful and polite. I've never reviewed a grocery store. This is pretty unique shopping! Try it.

Hot Italian sub with a Mexican Coca-Cola followed by some ice cream, all while you relax in the…read morefront of the store? What more could you ask for? Would've posted a photo of my meal but I ate it too fast.

I can honestly say this is one of the top five sandwiches I have ever had in life. Their bread is…read moreamazing, I am sure they make it on site. I can't even describe what kind of bread it is. My sandwich had horseradish cream cheese. Delicious! Lots of interesting things to buy there as well. I bought some local honey and some liquor. It's kind of like a classic deli environment combined with a little store. There are some tables and chairs for you to eat at. Or you can walk a short distance to eat by the lake.