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The Pine Cone

2.6 (60 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Katie H.

Pretty poor experience here, unfortunately. There was a long line and it's cash only, but we were prepared for that. What we were not prepared for was the rude staff, small portions, and high prices. $11 for two small scoops was a bit much - especially since the cone was basically half empty! I would definitely suggest getting dessert somewhere else in town.

Quick selection of blue moon, superman and sandwiches.
Kathy T.

It seems that the cleanliness and service is not what I remember and still an adventure for little ones to take an evening walk and wait in line for ice cream.

Baby size of moose tracks
Katy R.

So here's the inside scoop: The Pine Cone is a small, local ice cream shop located in Glen Arbor. They have a lot of wonderful and classic Michigan favorites, like Moose Tracks and Mackinac Island Fudge. The variety of flavors to choose from allows each customer to be satisfied. If you have read the other reviews, you might find a common theme about the customer service and their strict policy of closing right at 10 pm. This is true! My family and I have been coming here for over 15 years each year, and we have encountered this problem several times. My advice: get there earlier in the evening so that you can avoid any conflict. When they say that they close at 10pm, they really mean it!

Two medium cups, one small cup, one soft serve cone

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5 years ago

very good moose tracks and a good size for one scoop. would go back to try more flacors

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15 years ago

Great little ice cream stand in downtown Glen Arbor. Prices as expected for a tourist scoop shop. Take yer licks and enjoy.

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11 years ago

I love that the Pine Cone has been here for decades, but the prices are silly expensive!!

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8 years ago

The ice cream is great, but I am not entirely sure about the hot dogs. It isn't good with the toppings with too much mustard.

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10 years ago

I have to take my kids every year. I grew up coming to the Pine Cone and it's a staple for us!

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Boonedocks

2.5(359 reviews)
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After a poor experience at another restaurant, I wasn't sure what to expect. Luckily, my mood…read moreimproved once I got to Boonedocks. There was a 15-minute wait, but after 5 minutes, I was quickly seated. I enjoyed sitting outside under the shade while looking at the menu. Our server was very friendly, if not a bit stretched thin. She was running all over the place and was very apologetic, so it didn't bother me too much. She at least tried her best and came over several times to check in. Our orders were taken and the food took a bit, but again, it was very busy. The food was good. Prices were a bit much, but this is Glen Arbor. I left satisfied and would come back again if I were in the area.

This could be the greatest place in Traverse City area. But, it just drops the ball so many times…read more First, service is pretty good - Zack (4 stars). Great ambiance with live music, out side seating, with a great breeze. But the food just doesn't bring it! I ordered a simple burger Med Rare. Server said it may come out med. I said ok as long as it is not dry! Well it came out very dry. When I told Zack he apologized and said he would take it off the bill - We had 8 people drinking, so we had a big bill - but it was not taken off. I know only mention the burger but, the chips and guacamole the chips were old. Noone at table was excited about food. So, if you have patience and can live with mediocre food this is the place.

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3.5(223 reviews)
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We've eaten breakfast here all week long. When you walk in the door, immediately you notice how…read morebeautiful and inviting the interior is. We've had a variety of breakfast dishes.. all are DELICIOUS!!! The best part of all our time here is definitely Laurie. She's the heart and soul of our dining experiences. She's has a great rapport with her customers and is fabulous with everything having to do with our meals. She's great at reading her customers - when to order, when we're finished, the bill...etc. Highly recommended!!

Good Harbor Grill doesn't look like it'd be a delicious game to table restaurant, but it is!…read more Amusingly, when searching for a place for dinner, we glanced at the menu and passed on GHG, as we felt it was too pricy. But, after staying in the area for a week, we learned everything is pricy up here lol. After passing it up, the owner of the tea shop recommended GHG, so we took our hanger here, and I'm glad we did. It was fun and unexpected when choosing a salad dressing they bring you the entire bottle, even if you're the only person at your table using that kind of dressing. Pros: Chill vibes Good wine list Excellent quality of food. The whitefish was better prepared than what I had in Leland! Cons: Just the price. Was a high quality meal, and the price reflected that. All in all, Good Harbor Grill has amazing fresh, in season food that is worth it!

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