really good coffee and a huge selection of bagged tea! then service was great, a little slow but…read morethere was only one worker so that was expected. the atmosphere inside was pleasant as well! would definitely recommend for some good coffee and a place to sit and chat.

Great coffee and friendly staff. Highly recommend stopping by if you are looking for coffee in…read moreGrayling.

Kate is the best. So many good recommendations from a real local. Great rock collection and…read moreauthentic Michigan's gifts for loved ones.

This is a precious gem in downtown Grayling. It's a great shop to peruse…read more I don't care what my mood or what they have added/removed, I am walking out the door with a purchase of something new to me. Today it's table top cornhole boards. The one game even I couldn't lose at! It goes beyond the cute little shop for ice cream and local stuff. They carry many made in Michigan products. They have a nostalgic look at pop AND great ice cream. It's also fun to see the latest find on their shelves. Depending on which doggie is working, you have several petting opportunities. It's also a wonderful experience to visit with Stacy or Kate. 12/24

Someone tipped me off about this place, which is usually how the good ones are found. You walk in…read moreand immediately get the sense that not much has changed here in a few decades, and that's a compliment. Friendly people behind the counter, trays of baked goods, and none of the polished nonsense that usually comes with places trying too hard. I walked out with a dozen donuts and worked my way through more than I probably should admit. Every one was good. Simple, fresh, satisfying. This is the kind of place that reminds you why old-school neighborhood bakeries still matter. I'm stopping again when I'm back.

More like BADale's Bakery. Not a great experience- luckily it was only 5 mins of displeasure…read more Waited in line for donuts smashed into a clothing rack in front of pastry case. After a few mins the unhappy lady took us next. We said we'd need a box since we were planning on getting 9-10 donuts. She snarked, "well I'll have to charge you $.50 for the box if you don't get a dozen." Yeah we saw the sign, but isn't that the cost of doing business?! They aren't charging for wax bags, plus I'm buying 10 items (~$16 worth) which should have the box factored in anyway at only .05 per donut... which is probably the cost of the wax bag they don't charge for! Enough statistical analysis. Then we ask about the chocolate covered Bavarian cream vs. the choc cov'd custard. That sent her into a tiff as she set us straight! Basically their Bav. cream is white & custard is yellow. But most examples online showed Bav. cream as a light yellowy custard! On the bright side most of what we got was tasty. Cinnamon roll & lemonade donut was the best.

Excellent brewery/restaurant in Grayling…read more I've eaten here twice in a seven year span and the beer, food, and service are still great. Latest visit was last week and we were going to arrive right around kitchen closing (9:30pm). Called in an order and they held it for us/let us eat inside and grab beers. Appreciated that greatly after a long drive. A handful of plant based options like tacos, bowls, and pita sandwiches. I ordered tacos and the pita and both were yummy. Beers are solid and they have other breweries too. Plus cider. The seating options are plentiful (long bar, small and large tables). They can accommodate large groups. The decor is cool inside too. Will absolutely keep coming here when I find myself up north.

I'm so glad we randomly stopped at Paddle Hard Brewing on our way to the UP. Located on a cute main…read morestreet in Grayling, we were seated right away at the bar although the place was pretty busy. Nate ordered a beer and I got the peach raspberry mule, which was delicious - fruity and sweet, but with a bit of a kick from the ginger beer. We decided to split the feta and spinach pizza, but everything on the menu sounded delicious. They also have tacos, paninis, starters, salads, mac and cheese, and a kids menu. The bartenders helping us were super friendly and polite. Our pizza came out super quickly and it was so good. It had a ton of feta, and the veggies were fresh. I loved this pizza and would definitely come back for more in the future. I didn't love the ranch (I think it was just Hidden Valley), but it's still an easy 5 stars for me!

Drove almost 2 hours to get here! It says online that they are open, along with maps and on yelp. I…read moretried to call and it went straight to voicemail. I was very disappointed when I arrived and found all this out. they were closed and hadn't even looked open for a while. I cannot be the only one that has drove this far away to visit either.

From the owner: Imagine a cozy corner filled with the rich aromas of the world – that's what we offer at our shop…read more From the single ingredient wonders to our lovingly crafted in-house blends, our loose leaf teas cover the whole spectrum: herbal, green, black, white, oolong, pu-erh, purple, rooibos, yerba mate, and even organic options. Each one is pre-bagged in handy 1oz portions, but if you're looking for a bit more, just say the word, and we'll happily prepare larger portions just for you. And it doesn’t stop at tea; our shelves are brimming with over 80 types of whole and prepared herbs and spices, ready to elevate your cooking or brewing experience. Whether you're a seasoned tea enthusiast or a curious newcomer, we've got just the blend to tickle your taste buds and warm your soul.

I used to really enjoy coming here. For years we would go and do flights. It's still a good spot if…read moreyou want to sit outside and bring your dog. Unfortunately they have changed to plastic cups which I am not a huge fan of. The bar tender wasn't terribly welcoming. Which is fine, maybe she was just having an off day. But I've been there before with the same bartender and she always comes off as annoyed. Again, maybe just catching her on off days. They used to have a popcorn machine which they got rid of. You can buy packaged stuff if you'd like. There is a food truck there but I haven't tried that. The beer now is okay. Nothing to write home about. It was better a few years ago. The best is still the Goodale. Overall if you like beer flights, it is worth a stop. But it is hit or miss on service.

Cool spot with nice outdoor seating and a couple disk golf baskets. The beer was ok nothing great.read more

The four stars I give the Grayling store must be taken in context. This is a Northern Michigan…read moretown where people come to visit for fishing, camping, kayaking, snowmobiling, etc. This is not Traverse City, metro Detroit or Grand Rapids. The Grayling store has a good variety of items for the area. I come here from the South Higgins lake area. The wine, beer, liquor section is larger than other Family Fares in the area. I rarely drink but my 87 year old mother gets her way and they have Sobieski Vodka which makes my mother happy. My spoiled dog (all Mom's doing) eats FreshPet dog food. The Grayling store always has a variety of it in stock. The bakery, deli and produce usually has a good stock of items. Of course, I go during the week. They have a Starbucks in the store. The only one for miles. I buy decaf coffee beans and get the Pikes Place flavor. No one else in the area carry decaf beans. The parking lot could use some improvement. It's not a first good impression--potholes and barely visible lines. It always seems trashy. Inside the store is clean. Some of the aisles are not fully clear. All the employees are usually helpful and friendly. I personally cannot imagine what it's like to work in a resort area grocery store.

Went into Family Fare and bought a Cherry Pie store made, not cheap. All cherry glaze not even a…read morehandful of cherries in the whole Pie..bought one in there a few months back thought it was a fluke so I tried the second time but the same problem. I don't recommend.their bakery dept, their cheap.. buy a frozen one from another store pop it in the oven for 60 minutes, have a taste of real cherry pie..

Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures of the food, probably because it wasn't much to look at…read more I ordered poached eggs, but they came out hard-boiled. The sausage gravy was just okay, but I couldn't eat the eggs. I even cut one open and left a half on the plate so it was obvious the yolk had been cooked solid. The waitress never once asked why I wasn't eating them or if there was anything wrong. What disappointed me even more was the service. She never came back to check on us after the food was delivered. When she finally returned to refill our coffee, she was talking to someone else and looking in another direction, so there wasn't even an opportunity to mention the issue. To top it all off, I accidentally left my white Yeti behind. I went back first thing the next morning, and they told me it wasn't there. It's literally the only place I went that day, so that was pretty disappointing as well. Overall, it wasn't just the food. Mistakes happen. It was the lack of attention and customer service that left the bad impression.

Says it's been open since 1937. I have to feel my…read moreGrandfather that lost his house in Detroit due to the depression must have ate here many years ago. He Hopped on a train and bought land lived until times got better moved back down to Redford raised to 4 kids up here until my Dad came along at 51 years of age Grandpa was a rascal We kept the land in the family on wakley bridge road use to be called Deman truck trail. Breakfast was very good no orange marmalade but they were out Farmers omelette was very good Rye bread was outstanding me and the wife shared it. My son and girlfriend had pancakes and breakfast burrito if we don't cook at the cabin we will be back

The place was clean and employees were nice…read more Honored my speedy rewards with ease and was on my merry way soon enough

The drunken bully (Rick) at 711 wouldn't take my mentally challenged wife's $3 in returnables and…read moreyelled at her "We're crowded! Take those across the street!" Even though the store was empty. We usually buy our Twisted Teas from 711 so he was legally obligated to take them. But his drunk ass didn't do his job (common theme for 711 night crew). We battled the rain, a heart attack (I had because I was so upset) and business loop 75 to take the cans to Speedway where a nice, friendly cashier treated my wife with the respect she can't get from the drunken inbreds posing as 711 cashiers (who're in a contest to win the award for worst 711 cashiers in the world). I appreciate Speedway hiring good people who treat retarded people with respect. I may start buying my stuff there even though it's more expensive.

I have been coming here for years. I absolutely love this restaurant. Every time we go to northern…read moremichigan, we stop at thus restaurant on the drive home. They always seat us right away. They have delicious food. I love the chicken tenders and the fries. My husband always tries a different burger and he loves all of them. This time I also got an order of mozarella sticks and they were crispy and good. The fries are my favorite part especially with their ranch. The service is really great too. Its really spacious inside with really cool seating. It isn't too loud in there when you go between 3-5pm. I think its the perfect time to go with kids. They do have high chairs. If you buy a growler, save the bottle and you can refill it super cheap. My husband only paid $12 for a growler to be filled

Dead Bear Brewing is an essential visit on your way through the Grayling area. The staff were…read morepleasant to deal with and notibly attentive considering the busy nature of the establishment during my visit. The food was on par with the incredible service paired with an atmosphere that matches the tone of an upbeat hipster brewery. I will most definitely be back for another visit on my next trip through the area.