Kettlewell's is closed for the season (last day is Labor Day) but I had to add it to Yelp because…read moreit's such a cute spot and deserves some extra business when they reopen next season! We had a rental house around the corner and it delighted me to have a little dessert and snack shop nearby. It's a walk up window specializing in soft serve treats like cones, sundaes, flurries, shakes and malts. The ice cream is smooth and dreamy! I had the turtle sundae and it was divine! My mom went for a soft serve with strawberries and we were impressed that it was chunks of fresh strawberries, not a fake syrup. My husband went with an orange float and it was made with local Northwoods soda. It was all so good! They also have a menu of savory snacks like soft pretzels, nachos, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches, and sloppy joes. We kept talking about stopping by for a pretzel but it didn't work out so I can't speak much to their savory offerings, unfortunately. The stand itself is adjacent to the GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo and, upon looking the place up online, I learned that Kettlewell's is the name of a groundbreaking moth researcher and that's the kind of nerdy trivia that I live for. Reopening May 1st so mark your calendars!

An amazing little addition to our community. Kettlewells sits in a tiny building. They have lots of…read morechoices and plenty of outdoor seating. The staff are amazing, and keep up a great pace. The portions are always hearty with lots of fillings or toppings.

If these pictures say anything, the ice cream was solid and top notch. Definitely stop in!read more

We stopped at Higgins General Store for a sweet treat after dinner. This general store has a quaint…read moreambiance and offers a little bit of everything you might need for a trip to Torch Lake. They serve Hudsonville ice cream, which is my absolute favorite (yummersville!) The young man behind the counter was incredibly hardworking. We will be back!

Excellent big burgers and crispy fries. Best ice cream in town. Very small town, no stop lights,…read moreold time atmosphere. A few booths inside but blocked off. Had to wait a few minutes for several ice cream customers to leave. Moderate price at about $10 for a burger, med fries and med drink. Burger was loaded and juicy. Had to actually mash it down a bit to take a bite. A nice day and plenty of chairs and a couple tables outside. They said they would bring the food out to us and did so shortly. Recommended but probably will be a line on weekends.

A Bellaire classic! There was a line out the door on the 4th of July but it moved fairly quickly…read more Portions are huge and the quality of the soft serve, hot fudge and cookie dough were all very good. Love a sundae with whipped cream and a cherry and glad it was included at Ruthie's. We did not get chicken but smelled it on the patio haha. Ample seating outside. Friendly hardworking staff.

Such a cute little ice cream spot! The ice cream was delicious, the staff was friendly, and it was…read morethe perfect stop while we were in Elk Rapids.

Great ice cream flavors, big portion. One scoop of ice cream is like 2 cups. Also it is very…read moreaffordable, $5 a scoop, cash only though. They have so many unique flavor and local flavor. Good thing it is summer and we can go swimming, otherwise back is getting big from eating their delicious ice cream.

We stopped while returning home from vacation. The young lady working the store was so very nice…read moreand helpful. We got to meet the owner and enjoyed his hospitality. The ice cream was delicious! I got the cherry chocolate and my wife got chewy cow. They were both so very good. We sampled several of the cheese, can't wait to put it on a cracker. Store was nice and had lots of local items If you're in the area, it's a definite stop.

Stopped by on a cold day and had a wonderful time! Everyone was so nice and helpful, we loved…read moregetting to chat with them and try their tasty ice cream and cheese. Definitely recommend for a fun little stop and to get good local ice cream/cheese/meat!

What a great shop!!…read more I'm sure I've passed this shop so many times, and I had no idea what I was missing! It's just south of downtown Mancelona. There is a pretty large parking lot, so it's an easy place to stop. They have so much worth stopping for!! On a trip back from Mackinac Island my friend mentioned she had stopped at the greatest little coffee shop and store on a previous trip. She couldn't remember exactly where it was, but we were on the lookout for a big coffee sign. We spotted it and she confirmed it was the right place so we pulled in. I was absolutely amazed how much they have in this store! There is a whole gift shop on one side with all sorts of Michigan made and Michigan themed product. The other side is all sorts of wonderful snacks, coffees and teas, plus there is an ice cream/dessert counter and a coffee counter. On the coffee side there are a few tables set up to relax and enjoy your treats. There are also restrooms that are nice and clean. We ordered a few iced coffees and I brought a pastry home as well. This place is definitely going to be a regular stop on my way home from up north!

On a recent trip here, I purchased a few souvenirs. Socks with Michigan and Petoskey stone print on…read morethem. A t-shirt, a tea ball and some pretzels (pop daddy brand made in Howell, MI). The pretzels are Mexican street corn flavor, tasty. I had a Nutella latte while here, there's ice cream also.

Visited this ice cream shop while visiting the local area. Very busy on a Sunday night and I can…read moresee why. The sundae was great and the shake too! Would highly recommend.

This review is just for the vanilla soft serve, which is all we got and we loved. Very creamy and…read morecheap ($4.50 for a medium). They also have quite the assortment of fudge if you're into that.

We made our first stop of the year and it was as good as ever. The Sleeping Bear Ice Cream is some…read moreof the best. Large scoops and 4 coolers of flavors. Worth the drive to Lewiston.

Awesome ice cream place! Nice creamy ice cream. I got the double peanut butter brownie crunch -…read moredelicious and very peanut butter-y. The flurries are good too. The second time I came I got an oero flurry. Their large is more like a medium. It was good but I'd have to say that their scooped ice cream is much better than their flurries. Also, they only accept cash.

Great food very tasty and good value Great service…read moreFriendly workers Cool ambience Lots of outdoor seating

We had HIGH expectations because of the reviews and were kinda disappointed…read more We ordered the Rouse Simmons and Arizona along with a bowl of the white chicken chili. For what the sandwiches were, especially the Arizona, $14 felt somewhat steep. The Rouse Simmons was the standout and was yummy, but still a very plain sandwich. The horseradish cream was not present in flavor at all and the pretzel bun did not appear to be at all pretzel-like, though the bread was crispy and well-salted. The Arizona was a sad sandwich overall and felt like they were all ingredients that came directly from a can with no seasonings or preparation at all. There was absolutely no presence of a "salsa" on the wrap, and it lacked filling. The black beans were crunchy and again, everything on this sandwich lacked any flavor or seasoning. The soup was pretty good, but nothing to write home about. It honestly saved us so my wife had something to eat because their sandwich was so disappointing. There employees were kind and worked quickly, but I don't think it would be a spot we'd return to. It was quick and convenient after exploring around the dunes, but feel other reviews led us astray on what to expect. All in all it was a basic sandwich spot with basic ingredients and preparation.

This place used to be good quality at a reasonable price. The prices have jumped at least 30%, the…read morequality was way lower and......they happily add an additional 3% fee if you use a card. What a disappointment, this place reprevents everything wrong in today's society. Greedy, cheap and greedy.

If you're staying in or near Fife Lake, we highly recommend walking down the street to get ice…read morecream from Fife Lake Dairy Bar during the summer. They have a wide selection of ice cream, flurries, and shakes, as well as some other food items. Only outdoor seating is available, so visit on a nice day, but there is a nice view of the lake. The people working the counter were quick and friendly. It's a popular ice cream spot right on the lake, and enjoying the sun and ice cream gives it the perfect summer feeling.