Well this was quite a lovely experience! Who knew such a tiny store would be having a market, full…read moreof crafts and handmade items! Checked it out to buy some trinkets but loved the customer service! We were all handed a plate of samples from items they sell! The homemade smoked Mac and cheese was delicious! I brought myself home some smoked fish and meat sticks!

Pizza was good, employees were friendly, large selection of specialty foods from Michigan companies.read more

We needed gas. When we pulled in I thought this was your regular small town no frills standard gas…read morestation. I had to use the restroom so I went inside. WOW I was impressed. The place facility was clean. Well lit smelled great. The layout of the displays were aesthetically pleasing to the eye. I was greeted with a smile and welcomed right as I entered. The bathroom was clean tidy. The soap, toilet paper and hand paper towels filled. I really enjoyed the alcohol selection of both beer and wine. What I was most shocked about was judging them from the parking lot. So happy I went in and am writing this review. If you get a chance to stop for gas, snack and alcohol please do.

Ok, so we made our yearly journey to Manistee to indulge in The Painted Lady and its succulent and…read moreheavenly broasted chicken. Full is an understatement. So on our way back, in this pandemic, I needed an out of the way gas station and found it at M55 on the West end of Cadillac: Thirsty's! I rushed in the door doing the pee per dance but I was overwhelmed by the smell of ice cream and waffle cones. I asked where the commode was and what ice cream they carried (Ashby's, Hudsonville?) and the man answered "Homemade!" I'm like homemade? After relieving myself in the clean bathroom, I sauntered toward the parlor area and WOW! So many flavors.....basics like chocolate and vanilla bean, butter pecan, but some interesting ones like Kat Nip, which is a malt flavored ice cream with bits of Kit Kat bars in it, Creme Brûlée which is my absolute favorite, and much more! The waffle cones are their own recipe and they curl up the ends so the cone won't dribble too early. The service was EPIC, the social distancing and mask wearing was spot on and I truly feel like this experience is what has been missing from my life for the past 56 years. I'm sold and will make the effort to drive the extra couple of miles here from downtown Cadillac when I go shopping. Can't recommend this enough! Oh, and they sell quarts of the ice cream to take home too!

The ladies and the gentlemen are always nice. They're always upbeat and happy. They do a great…read moreamazing job and they keep the place 99.9% clean because there's always that .1%. It's always dirty but you would never know they always keep the drink coolers filled. They always had the fountain and the slushy machine going once in a great while when they have to redo the slushy coffee machines are always clean. Everything is perfect dinner and they got the greatest donuts in town. they got the greatest cookies in town. Greatest brownies in town. Oh yeah popcorn too. Every Wesco to this one is the best with the popcorn. Don't know the secret don't wanna know the secret but it's perfect so give them some love and go buy some donuts, the apple cider donuts, one of the managers in the face.

I needed to refuel the rental vehicle I was driving as it was getting very low on gas and I was not…read moresure I would make it to a gas station in Traverse City, so thankfully I happened on the Beacon & Bridge Market. It's your prototypical combo gas station/convenience store. Paid at the pump with a credit card, refueled, then went inside to use the restrooms and buy a bottle of cold water.

The gentleman working this morning was really friendly. I especially appreciated how he proactively…read moreoffered to break up the cash I took out of the ATM into smaller bills -- my initial impetus for the visit. His kindness reinforced my decision to make a small purchase, and true to character, as we parted ways, he validated my choice of the king-size Peanut M&Ms.

I like this gas station. When I stayed in the area I used this place almost every day. I never had…read morea problem.

Very small store, but they have a good selection of beer. They have great pizza. Service is quick,…read moreand they are friendly!

East Lake General Store is a locally owned family business. They have some of the best pizza in…read morethe area. I highly recommend the deluxe.

I did not know that I lost a Credit card at the party store. Anyways the employee knew how to get…read morehold of me thru what means I have no Idea. But a great big shout out to the employee who returned to me my credit card.

This review is for the pizza section: We've rarely had an…read moreissue with ordering from A&L's. The pizza is great, the cheese bread is usually underdone but we're okay without cheese bread. We called at 7:30pm today and asked how late they take calls and was told 9pm. (Needed to confirm who was all eating and what was wanted.) Called back at 8:22pm and was told they are no longer taking orders because someone left. It is already difficult to get food late (aka after 8pm) in Lake City. A&L was our go to. Seems like someone just wanted to close shop early.

Yelp states market is closed on saturday. This is not correct - OPEN on Saturday, closed only on…read moreSunday. Great market!!

This is an Amish owned and run store in Manton; there's a produce stand down the road that also…read moresells in-season fruits/vegetables, but this place sells baking goods, baked goods, candies, brown eggs, pasta and rice. Pretty much dry goods. Some cheese. No milk. The prices on spices are fantastic by the way, and they carry a huge selection. Vanilla extract was an entire liter for $10! If you are into some serious baking, they sell flour in these HUGE bags. Oh yeah and they sell jams and jellies, peanut butter and snack foods too. If you are looking for contacts for Amish construction, carpentry, furniture, butchers, etc., they have a board on the wall with flyers. Also, please be considerate of the Amish folks and dress conservatively and speak kindly.