Great Chai latte and crepes…read more We stopped in here on vacation earlier this month. I was kind bummed that my favorite local coffee spot had closed up awhile back (RIP A Different Blend), but super excited to see this cute little tea shop located in the downtown shopping district. I spotted it by chance, but when I saw that East Tawas had an actual tea room, I was there in a flash. I dragged my husband out of the gift shop we were in and we headed over to check it out in person. I wasn't even all that hungry, but I was a bit thirsty and with my curiosity definitely peaked, I took a look inside. It looked every bit as friendly and inviting as one might expect a small town tea shop/cafe to be. It looked and felt every inch the indie tea house that it should be. My husband and I ordered two iced vanilla Chai lattes and some sweet crepes to split between us. Honestly, my latte tasted so delicious, very well-made with a nice, natural vanilla flavor. Whatever syrup they've using, it must be high-quality. My drink lacked the artificial aftertaste often found in inferior syrups (or ones that are past their freshness date). Overall, the latte was great and the service was relatively expedient, even though the person waiting on us seemed to be working alone. My husband doesn't even usually order Chai lattes because he's been burned a few times before when ordering them, as have I, but he was suitably impressed as well. The crepes were amazing, rich with fresh fruit and a nice whipped topping. The crepes themselves were excellent, and while rich and sweet, they weren't too sweet, either. They were some of the lightest crepes I've ever had. I would order them again in a second. While I wasn't that hungry, I was slightly annoyed that I decided to split the order of two crepes with my husband because they were so good. They were cheap, too- about $4.50 for two. I noticed the large selection of bubble teas that were on the menu. I happen to like bubble tea, but didn't try any while we were there. The list of flavors looked impressive. Maybe next time.

The Tea House is our favorite stop when we come up to Oscoda!! Our girls love the "Snow" drink…read morewhich is cream with a flavor syrup and bubbles-they also have great coffee, my husband got the salted caramel cold brew and he was delicious. The staff and their service is super friendly and helpful. We love the vibe as well and could probably spend the afternoon sipping and reading :). We've attached the new menu!

Blue Moon is hands down my favorite ice cream place in Michigan. There's something so nostalgic…read moreabout this place that makes it feel like summer every time I walk up. The employees are always young, happy and friendly, and the whole place just has a fun, positive atmosphere. They have an amazing selection of flavors, but their Superman and Blue Moon are easily the best I've ever had anywhere. I've been coming here for years and probably stop in at least five times every summer. It's one of those places that has become part of my tradition whenever I'm in the area. Great ice cream, great people, great memories. I absolutely love Blue Moon and will keep coming back year after year. My favorite ice cream shop in Michigan!

The place is so weird, you wait in a long long line in a tiny crowded area then pay first thing and…read moreget a deli style number slip. You then wait even longer while they call numbers up but they only waiting space is in front of all the ice cream flavors so you cannot see what you want to get. Meanwhile the rude employees tell you to cram over by the freezers while you wait so you really cannot see the flavors. Finally once your helped it takes the employees a solid 2 minutes to scoop one cup of ice cream. Good ice cream! But don't go there if they're busy unless you wanna leave upset with good ice cream of course...

Murphy's is a classic! I grew up, loving their smiley face cookies, and Easter bunny, mini cakes…read more Their donuts are legit. All classics. I really like the maple peanut cinnamon roll. They have two locations. They have the main location in BADAXE. And another location in Port Austin. That one is seasonal. They also do sandwiches and other lunch items. If you're cruising through bad axe to get to Port Austin or Caseville pick some up!

I have been going to Murphy's for least 65 years! The muffins and donuts are Awesome! Great…read moreService! Traditional Old Fashioned Bakery! Love It!

A friend and I came here and we really enjoyed the Uno cards left out, atmosphere, and bubble tea!…read moreIt's a must try if your walking down Newman! I really hope this newly added business sticks around for awhile!

Bubble tea...bubble tea...bubble tea... A lot of selections in terms of syrups and pearls. This…read moreis a fun beverage that we all enjoyed. The customer service is excellent. The atmosphere is relaxing and crisp. A good selection of teas..... If you visit East Tawas and enjoy tea...this is a must visit.

This place is awesome. We stopped by for a treat and the ice cream was massive. I got a kiddie size…read moreand couldn't even finish it. If you want a normal amount, the "grandma-grandpa baby" size is probably the way to go. Prices were super cheap too, which made it even better. The people working were really nice. Just friendly and chill, which fits the whole vibe. It's your classic up north ice cream shop. You order at the window, grab a bench, and hang out. Nothing fancy, just simple and fun. They even have a bathroom outside which is super helpful if you've got kids with you.

I almost fell unconscious by the first bite of my sundae, I'm not sure if this was because of the…read morefumes of the smoke from the restaurant next door or if the ice cream was just so phenomenal my soul couldn't take it. Regardless the ice cream was amazing and so were the benches located outside of this business.

Oleta is so lovely and I'm always impressed with the flavor options of both the lemonades and…read morekettle corn. The energy option of lemonade is really nice on an early Saturday at the market. We really love the orange lavender kettle corn and the classic!

I was pleasantly surprised that they offer a sugar free lemonade option! It was refreshing and…read moredelicious!

Service was excellent! Very friendly staff! Ice cream was delicious! Ambiance, very typical of a…read moreparty store. Easy walk from Sleeper State Park!

I normally don't like "state park party stores" since they seem to have jacked-up prices and crappy…read morestock. Frank's is one of the better ones, and they seemed to have everything you could possibly need if you're camping at Sleeper State Park. Because we packed lightly, we ran out some supplies and came here for convenience. Most of their common merchandise is reasonably priced, and they have a large beer selection. I needed more beer, and their 25-ounce Budweiser cans are priced right at $1.79, but the cases of beer were overpriced ($8.29 for a regular six-pack of Budweiser cans). They have some souvenirs too, and I got a pretty high quality Sleeper State Park coffee mug for only $5.

Excellent place to go to satisfy your sweet tooth! The people here are extra special, kind, and…read moreconsiderate. They answer all your questions (I have allergies, so it's a big deal for me) and even make the fudge right there while you eat your ice cream. We didn't have a dog with us, but some other people brought their dog (left her outside) and they made the dog her own little fish of ice cream with a dog treat on top!! Super cute! And they have dog bowls of water near their front and back doors. I got the mint chocolate fudge ice cream and my husband got the Thunder Bay Cherry. Both were creamy and very yummy. We picked up a mixed bag of fudge and it tastes so fresh!! Will be back next time we're in Tawas!

This was a nice place to stop in on a rainy Tuesday. We'd never heard of Mackinaw Island Creamery…read moreas an ice cream brand but we liked it. Many flavors in this shop that sells fudge and other candy too. I got a waffle cone with a peanut butter flavor that was really good. Had the waffle cone been made in house I would have bumped the rating up. Also no inside seating which today would have been nice.