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The Pine Cone

2.6 (62 reviews)
Open • 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!

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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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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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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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11 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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Cherry Republic - Inside

Cherry Republic

4.2(302 reviews)
0.1 mi
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Cherry Republic is a must-stop every time we're in town. The samples are always great, but the…read morefriendly, helpful staff are most notable. We always leave with a bag filled with our favorites and something new to try. We have given the gift boxes for holiday gifts in the past - they are beautifully packaged. We've also ordered online and shipped things to family (and restocked our faves when we can't get there in person). We've eaten at the adjacent restaurant, and always have a great experience. The cherry chicken salad is my fave! The ice cream is fantastic, too - we often stop multiple times during our vacation week. The vanilla cherry twist is my favorite (it was not available this year - so sad!!), but all of the cherry flavors are great.

Not the best experience at Cherry Republic. They were out of…read morequite a few beers when we visited, as well as several menu items. We know it had been a busy weekend, but it was still a little disappointing. We ended up ordering the fries and pulled pork sliders. Both were just okay. Unfortunately, the fries came out ice cold. We didn't send them back, but we barely touched them. Our server was also difficult to track down, and our drinks were left empty for most of the meal. That definitely took away from the overall experience. That said, this won't be our last visit. We'll give Cherry Republic another try, but unfortunately, this visit just wasn't great.

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Cherry Public House - Cheery Bacon Marmelade Burger

Cherry Public House

4.2(196 reviews)
0.1 mi
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I had the basket of fries, they had this lovely cherry rub, absolutely phenomenal. So much so I eat…read morethe basket before I even thought to take a picture of it. I personally had the Chery bacon marmalade burger with Mac and cheese. The decor was fantastic and super cozy, Hunter and Liberty were both super nice as well!

Holy smokes this spot was amazing. The service was great and the food was PHENOMENAL. There was a…read morelittle bit of a wait so we walked around and checked out the store next to the restaurant and bought a few goodies. There were several options for waiting and it was a beautiful day outside so we didn't mind. We played some outside games and got a text when our table was ready. We started with a cherry Arnold palmer and a cherry ginger ale. They were both delicious and we loved being able to go back to the store after dinner to purchase some additional sodas to take home with us. My wife and I shared the cherry marmalade burger (with a fried egg added) and the parmesan-crusted grilled cheese. They were both delicious, but the grilled cheese was hands down the winner of the night. It was perfectly balanced; crispy, cheesy, gooey, but not falling apart, a good amount of jam and the ratios were perfect. We both got chips and shared a bag with dinner and took the other bag home. It was a down to earth space and felt cozy. One of the bathroom doors did not latch so that was unfortunate as there were only two single use bathrooms there, but people were able to figure it out and everyone was courteous to one another. Would come back in a heartbeat and would also recommend. This meal was the absolute HIGHLIGHT of our eats in Glen Arbor. GO THERE!

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Millie's Glen Arbor - The classic cheese "Formaggi" pizza and "The Millie" pepperoni pizza.

Millie's Glen Arbor

3.1(28 reviews)
0.3 mi

Millie's is a great addition to Glen Arbor. The pizza is tasty, the ambiance is hip and modern, and…read morethe outside seating looks at the river. All in all, a nice spot for some pizza! We got the Il Porco pizza which had Italian sausage and sweet onion on it. We opted to get the Roman crust and it was very flavorful! The downside was it was a long wait to get our food. Like crazy long. We also did not know if we would be served our pizza or if we would have to pick it up inside- it was a bit confusing. We would definitely eat here again as the taste of the pizza and spot along the river was worth the long wait.

Came here for the gluten-free pizza and the outdoor seating. The GF pizza is 12 inches, which makes…read moreit a good average size. It tasted pretty good and the toppings were baked under the cheese. I ordered a water, which was about $3 and in a bottle - not what I expected, but I guess it is very fancy imported water from Italy. They also offered drinks like Olipop and kombucha which might be a little more worth the money. The girl taking our order didn't go out of her way to be friendly but it wasn't a bad experience or anything. I don't believe there was much of a wait before our order, but the pizza was predicted to take 20 minutes to make. The inside is pretty crowded but the picnic tables were cute to sit in. I do think the hours are a little strange, definitely not for early dinner eaters. Overall, it was a cute outdoor dining experience and they did consider gf and vegan pretty well!

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Boonedocks - Why would you even think it's ok to put this on a 18.00 sandwich?????

Boonedocks

2.5(382 reviews)
0.0 mi
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We had a big group that needed to eat indoors, and they were able to accommodate us. They have very…read morelimited options for allergies. We ordered the cheese curds and some onion rings for apps, and they came out quickly and were very good. The food got mixed reviews from everyone in our party. While the food was average or not great for some, our server was helpful and doing her best to keep up, and we all were fed and got to enjoy dinner together. There was live music out on the deck, and lots of outdoor seating (the weather was just a little cool on this day). Be aware you will get charged a credit card fee if you pay with card, and they do not split bills for groups (that part was well-communicated). There is plentiful parking in a lot which is really nice since parking in town can be tough.

Must read before going here…read more Tonight, I personally overheard the owner turn away a family because the dad asked if the USA World Cup soccer game would be on. His response was, verbatim: "If you owned a business, you would understand we are trying to turn tables." The place was half empty. Instead of simply saying they couldn't put the game on or that they needed the table, he escalated the situation and verbally attacked the dad in front of his kids, even calling him an "a-hole" for asking to watch the USA play in the World Cup at a bar and grill. That tells you everything you need to know about how this place treats customers. Rude, disrespectful, and completely unnecessary. There are plenty of better options in Glen Arbor. Go to Art's instead -- better food, better atmosphere, and they actually seem to appreciate the people spending money in their place.

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