We took an impromtu day trip to the thumb area and made a stop in Port Austin. I am so glad we did…read morebecause this ice cream shop made our trip! The staff were all super friendly and they have their system down to a science so you won't have a long wait if it's busy. They had three dairy free vegan ice cream flavors on my visit, I tried the Black Cherry and it was amazing. They use an oat milk base but it doesn't have the typical oaty aftertaste many dairy free ice creams do. I was so happy with the options and that they even had more than one. There are tons of traditional dairy flavors to choose from and a fun quirky decor. Portions were generous and we enjoyed sitting outside next to the building in the little courtyard area. The location is also close proximity to the water so you could easily walk across the street and enjoy your ice cream by the lake. We will definitely be back on our next trip in the area!

Abundant of ice cream flavors all delicious. Customs service . Acted like our large group was an…read moreinconvenience to them. Very rude employees.

After a three hour kayak trip to Turnip Rock, we were desperate for some ice cream to refuel. We…read moreheard about the large scoops of homemade ice cream at Grindstone General Store and headed over immediately. When we arrived, we saw a huge line out the door, with cars parked all along the road down probably around a quarter mile. That seemed promising! As you enter building, you snake through some of the eclectic goods the store sells - things like custom made chess sets, cute cartoon character and fish shaped soaps, etc. It looks like all of the good being sold are local or at least from Michigan. You'll have plenty of time to browse, since it takes almost 30 minutes from setting foot in the shop to actually reaching the front of the line. It's actually overall pretty well organized. There are two doors on the exterior of the store, but they removed the outside handle on one of the doors so it can only be used as an exit. The shop mainly serves Stroh's ice cream, but they have a tub or two of Guernsey Dairy, and a freezer of ten home made flavors. Of course, we had to get the homemade ice cream only. Please note that the owner can be kind of gruff - before you get to the counter, make sure to know exactly what cone, size, and flavors you want. I don't think they offer any samples. Two Scoops in a Cup ($4.25 first scoop, $2.25 second) - They certainly aren't lying about having giant scoops of ice cream! They actually have a display up showing that a scoop is softball sized with a 14oz volume. That's basically like a pint by itself. We decided to get two flavors in a cup: Horchata and Black Raspberry Bugaboo. The horchata is rich, creamy and filled with vanilla and cinnamon. The ice cream is premium (but I wouldn't say it's super premium) with generally low overrun and higher butterfat, giving a delicious creamy mouthfeel. The sweetness is perfect for ice cream - it's sweet but not achingly so. There are a small amount of ice crystals that formed around some of the cinnamon, but it was only a very small amount and not detrimental enough for me to drop my score. (5/5) The Black Raspberry Bugaboo tastes very artificial. It takes the flavor of raspberry and amps it up to 300% so that it's very sweet with a heavy artificial tart flavor. It's studded with chocolate cups that are filled with maraschino cherry type of flavor as well, and mixed with ribbons of Hershey's chocolate fudge. Not my favorite flavor of ice cream (I was expecting this to be natural raspberry), but I can see it appealing to some. (3/5) There's a choice of sugar cone, waffle cone ($1.25 up charge), or plastic cup. We opted for the cup for two reasons: the sugar cone doesn't look like it can contain the amount of ice cream they serve, and it looks like they get their waffle cones premade from Jagger Cone. The waffle cones come with a paper holder with a flare around to catch any ice cream drips. If you want to enjoy their homemade ice cream at home, they do sell prepacked quarts in a freezer. I wish there was an option for smaller scoops; while I managed to finish two scoops with my partner, I saw many others whose eyes were bigger than their stomachs and ended up having to throw out most of their ice cream. In fact, we saw large piles of ice cream sitting in the nearby trash can. What a waste of food. Bathrooms - Single porta potty outside Overall rating of the food this visit: 4/5

Huge portion. Loved it. Ate it all lol. Was told about it by a friend. Did not let us downread more

Incredibly large amount of Icecream for $7.00. The large scoop (really three generous scoops of up…read moreto three different flavors) plus a waffle cone, definitely enough to share and leave feeling quite satisfied. Perfect summer treat served up on an old-times general store that's literally out in the country. Cool place to visit

Great ice cream…read more Great service Friendly ambiance Business hours vary and should be posted

Great ice cream! They make homemade waffle cones and the ice cream flavors are all very original…read moreand yummy! They also have a small bakery area that looks good as well.

I was staying nearby and had read the overwhelmingly positive reviews about this place's pizza and…read morereally wanted to give it a try. My first attempt I think I came in at 130 on a Friday and they didn't have any dough ready and I was told to come back in 2 hours. The crew and I were pretty hungry so that wasn't going to work so I came back the next day and ordered a large pepperoni and a large bread. Unfortunately they didn't have their ovens on so they told me it would be about an hour if I wanted to come back. No problem....waiting for good pizza is good by me. I came back and picked up the pie and the bread and took it back to headquarters and snapped a few pics before the natives got into it. You probably can't tell but the bread was bigger than the pizza and it was awesome. Lotsa cheese and a cup of sauce to go with it. The pizza was great too but could've used a lot more cheese. They skimped a lot! Their sauce is a more watery sauce so if the pizza is still really hot you might lose all your toppings but it tasted fresh and I liked it. The service here was a little, well I'll just say odd, as if I was an outsider or something. I didn't really get the warm and fuzzies either time I was here except when my pizza finally came up and the dude working came and let me know while I was sitting in my ride. I also get the sense that they don't do a lot of pizza business earlier in the day since both times they weren't ready to take orders. It's probably a good idea to call ahead if you have service to do so but the pie is worth a try for sure.

Delicious ice cream but that's about the most of the positive I can say I've been going there for…read moreover 10 years off and on and it is a dump they don't keep the pizza ovens on so it takes an hour to get a pizza the big lady at the counter is nothing but rude her husband is pleasant and will not accept bottle returns weather or not u bought it from them store needs a new owner and def an updated interior o and don't pay attention to the posted store hours she will open and close whenever she wants super inconvenient

Located in downtown Caseville,Shakers offers many choices of delicious ice cream at reasonable…read moreprices. After a day at the beach or on a boat,Shakers seems like the place to go for a cone,sundae or a shake. Portions are huge but expect a crowd on a summer night.

All six of us enjoyed a refreshing treat on a very hot day at this family owned ice cream shop. We…read moreeach tried something different. I enjoyed an orange dole whip and at $21 for all six treats I thought the prices were reasonable. The young lady at the counter was patient and efficient. Many families were at this popular spot.

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.

The best place for ice cream! The ice cream is amazing and the service is excellent! I love that…read morethey have dairy free options...my favorite is the black cherry (made with oatmilk). My husband gets the brownie bowl with an extra brownie.

It's been a few years since our last visit and we were looking forward to returning. Farm…read moreRestaurant did not disappoint. As always, the highlights of the visit were the ambience, friendly staff and farm-to-table concept. We felt there were more variations on the menu this visit thought it is still beef-forward. My husband and I shared the BBQ ribs with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans along with dinner salads. The ribs were moist and flavorful, the veggies crisp and the salad is always wonderful, especially the homemade dressings. The garlic potatoes were average and not very garlicky. Our final tab with tip was $60. The prices here are higher-end which we expect in a MI summer town. Overall, a very rewarding dining experience

Food good. Good portion size. Tasty. Very noisy. Small…read morepacked room. Service was good

I came here two days in a row during my Labor Day weekend in Oscoda. This place is so good. Gonna…read morekeep thinking about their Blueberry Waffle Cone scoop & their Superman scoop. I dont know what it is about comfy outdoor seating but it's so comfy out there and such a good walk to the beach.

When s'mores is an option we always order it! Delicious! Creamy with chuck's of chocolate fudge and…read moregraham crackers. We ordered a small cake cone and it was more than enough. Service was quick and the gals scooping were pleasant and smiling! It was busy but the wait was very short. Prices were very reasonable and plenty of choices! Picnic tables were clean and painted bright colors. Overall a great experience.

New cafe just opened, currently serving coffee, iced tea, pastries, pretzels, sandwiches, soups,…read moreand ice cream. Large space for events, live music, with an in-house piano. Great comfy couches, chairs, and high top tables. They're just starting out- so the selection of food and availability will be changing based on what regulars buy and ask about.

Such a lovely little gem to this tiny town! The croissant sandwiches are fabulous. Prices are…read morevery fair and service was great! The ambiance is so adorable. If your passing thru for a quick meal you won't be disappointed. Best wishes to the new owners may you be successful!!!!