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Shipwreck Cafe

4.8 (187 reviews)
InexpensiveCafes
Closed • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Frances B.

We were overly impressed with this little sandwich shop. It's tiny but still a decent amount of both outdoor picnic tables and indoor counter seating. We were there at 12:30p on a summer weekday and there was plenty of seating available with only a short line. Drinks available in the fridge - sodas and iced teas. I was happy they had an unsweetened iced tea. We ordered the Fitzgerald and the staff were accommodating to leave off the bacon. The pretzel rolls are light in color and extremely soft in texture. Unlike most pretzel rolls, these felt much less heavy in our bellies and we were surprised to not feel stuffed afterward, although we wish we'd thought to split one. But all ingredients were high quality so it was worth the splurge since it tasted delicious and seemed very fresh. Bathroom is unisex. Even though there's only one, it was clean, with attractive detailing in the sink.

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We loved this small town find before going to the dunes! We brought our pup with us and she enjoyed the sunshine at the picnic tables. The food was very good and quick!

The Fitzgerald on the platte river beach!
Kelsey K.

Wow, this place is such an amazing find in a small town that doesn't have tons of options. We were there the week of the 4th of July at 11am. There was no line at the time and it was pretty quiet. We ordered and got our sandwiches shortly after. They were huge & the ingredients were of great quality. You could tell the bread was homemade, the vegetables were fresh and no shredded iceberg lettuce in sight. The artisan lettuce was a great touch! We also got a cherry chocolate chip cookie. It was crunchy on the outside and gooey in the middle. Perfection. The building itself is small and so was the parking lot. I'm sure during peak hours that would've been frustrating. We got the Fitzgerald & rouse Simmons. Only thing we wished we would've done differently was asking for extra Mayo/ horseradish. Highly recommend this place!

DELICIOUS!

DELICIOUS!!! Packed with flavor, excellent amount of meat and fixings and the baguette is amazing. Definitely a stop we will make again heading north for the fall colors.

Griffon no mayo
Dawn V.

Don't miss this easy-to-miss spot if you're anywhere near Empire. This is my favorite sandwich spot - I go out of my way to get here when I'm up north but happened to be running the Sleeping Bear 5K yesterday. (The marathon makes for a Busy weekend so be patient if there's a local event- they're taking care with your food) The BLT sandwich is my family's fave- if you're a bacon fan, this is a star- I'm a veg so Griffon is my go-to- sandwiches are full full full of whatever you order and wonderful wonderful bread And the two girls currently working here are super sweet- had to make a new container of coffee for my one cup purchase with no bother- and also pros at making the sandwiches- tip well because they're worth it!

Lady Elgin veggie sandwich wrapped in cute paper

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9 years ago

Best sandwich I have had in a while. Everyone in our group of ten thoroughly enjoyed their lunch. Great salads also.

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Delicious sandwiches. Everything was fresh. Great place to grab lunch to take with you and have a picnic somewhere.

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Stopped for lunch. Wonderfully fresh options, thumbs up across the board from the family with lots of the menu covered.

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Fantastic sandwiches! Will be a lunch stop every time through Empire. Great unexpected find.

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One of the best sandwiches we've ever had. So fresh and delicious. Definitely a hidden gem. We will be.m back!

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Yummy sandwiches. Exceeds expectations! Fresh ingredients, fast. 2 lunches for under $20.

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Great food. Small facility. Sandwiches are great. Looks to be family owned. Empire has needed this for a long time. I wish them luck.

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Excellent place! Quaint atmosphere and delicious sandwiches. Also great off-menu grilled cheese for the kids.

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Crystal View Cafe

Crystal View Cafe

3.8(4 reviews)
13.7 mi

For a location that has everything going for it, scenic location, tons of tourists, neat cafe…read moreatmosphere, and friendly staff, it's unfortunate to say that they serve what is possibly the worst food in the county. My wife and i stopped in for a quick lunch. She ordered a chicken sandwich and I ordered a fish sandwich. Both were super processed, off brand, chopped meat patties that were dumped in a deep fryer for just long enough to make them hot, soggy, and floppy. My fish had plain mayo on it, and after just a couple bites we both decided we couldn't finish. What's worse is these two sandwiches were 5 dollars a piece. Chips and drinks extra. I've been coming to the frankfort area for 30 years and never have i been so disappointed with a restaurant here. Save yourself time, money, and an upset stomach by going to literally ANY other lunch spot in Frankfort, Elberta, Beulah, Benzonia, or the surrounding areas. Even the McDonald's on 31 serves better. The owners should be ashamed of themselves for serving such crap in an area that has so many top notch restaurants.

Crystal View Café is one of my favorite parts of the Crystal Lake beach experience every year…read more Since the new owners have come in, I've really enjoyed the quick and friendly service whenever I need a convenient snack. It's also much cleaner! My favorite thing is their Moomers ice cream. They offer so many flavors, but cherries moobilee is the best!

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