On an island filled with fudge and ice cream shops, Sanders is one of them. That old cliche is…read moretrue: You really could throw a stone on Mackinac Island and hit 10 fudge or ice cream shops. (Is that a cliche? It should be.) And if you don't like fudge or ice cream? Well, you're S.O.L., my friend. Luckily, my kids like ice cream, so we headed to Sanders because it was basically across the street from our hotel. They got a milkshake and a scoop of chocolate ice cream in a cup (their standard orders), and they were happy with their treats. But if you're looking for some other kinds of ice cream treats, they also have sundaes and things of that nature. Sanders also has a whole case of chocolate goodies, like peanut clusters, coconut clusters and pecan clusters (they seem to like their clusters here); chocolate-covered Rice Krispie Treats; truffles and peanut butter cups and toffee; caramel apples; and lots more. Oh, and fudge. But honestly, I would get fudge somewhere else that isn't a chain. There are lots of fudge places on the island. That's the thing: Sanders is a chain. But it's a Michigan chain, and originated in Detroit, so it's kinda local. Nevertheless, it's a good place to pop into to find something sweet to eat.

Went to check out if they have any bitter sweet chocolate sauce for Mom…read more They have caramel, chocolate, chocolate with salted caramel, why not any bitter sweet chocolate sauce though. The popcorn looks decent, not sure if they would be good enough to last for my team next week though. Ended up grabbing a bite or of water and chamomile brewed tea with carbonated water in a can. $7.60

Good coffee, good fudge! They have plenty of picnic tables and seating to enjoy your goodies. They…read morealso have a small amount of souvenirs and gifts. In a great location right in downtown Hessel on the water. Is really quite beautiful!

Their praline fudge is to die for! We loved this place and came back 3 times during our 5 day…read morestay! Some have explained to us that it is not "traditional" fudge, whatever that means. But if that is the case, then I must not like "traditional" fudge because this was one of the best I have ever had. We also had ice cream there during one of our trips, and my son said it was the best he ever had. I believe it was some sort of birthday cake flavor, or something with frosting mixed in. I took a bite and would agree that it was pretty amazing. We will be back in the area next summer, and I'm already looking forward to what I will try next.

Pricey but if you like chocolate and candy it's a cute tourist trap. Full disclosure I'm not a fan…read moreof sweets.

Great aroma when you walk in. Ice cream was perfect. Lots of goodies to pick from. I would…read morerecommend this place

SUPER CUTE shop. The chocolate covered potato chips, covered strawberries, turtles, and toffee were…read moredelicious. The server was so patiently and friendly, we'll be back!

Both their ice cream and chocolate are excellent. The staff is nice, and the place is pretty busy…read moreshowing how much people really enjoy their ice cream. Creamy and delicious with a family oriented ambiance. Give them a try if you're near by.

Perfect spot to pick up some fudge and caramel covered apple! My apple was submerged with lots of…read morepeanuts-which I loved!!! The apple was just right as well-just enough tartness! They offer plenty of fudge options and candy. Great place for everyone and every sweet tooth! Service was great! The staff was very nice and inviting.

I had their fudge sent to me by a friend and the taste of it was phenomenal. You don't need…read moresamples, the fudge is made properly and tastes great. It melts in your mouth like a good fudge does. I ordered a large number of slices so I can give friends a decent sized taste so they know where these came from.

No joke - when I realized there was a Sanders store on Mackinaw Island -- I jumped for joy! I've…read morealways wanted to go to Sanders and I made a point to only purchase me chocolate and fudge (it's a tradition to buy fudge when you come to Mackinaw Island) from Sanders!! The Good: * They make and sell the most delicious chocolate! * Umm...hello!? They have chocolate! * The fudge is super tasty and they will give you a sample if you ask! * Did I mention they have the best chocolate!!?? * Tons of options and a variety of chocolate covered goodies! * They have ice cream! * They even sell Bump cakes (all flavors)! * The service was awesome! The young lady that helped us went above and beyond in locating more Bump cake fudge! She was energetic and Sanders should be happy to have her on their team! The Needs Improvement: * At this time - I have no recommendations that need improvement. Overall: A solid 5 stars! We'll be stopping at Sanders the next time we're on Mackinaw Island and you should too!

When you visit Mackinac Island, you gotta check out Sander's for fudge…read more Over the top rich and creamy. After my visit a month ago, I'm still craving it. You can take it to go and just find a spot by the lake and soak in the sun and blue views. Worth a trip! For sure!

We weren't planning to visit Kilwins but the building happened to catch our eyes on the way to the…read moreTunnel of Trees. We quickly found out that this is the flagship/factory location and we decided to drop in on the way back down. This location is huge, and understandably so as it makes the chocolates that are delivered to the rest of the stores in the country. While we visited as the day was winding down, there were still a few people making chocolate bunnies and packaging peppermint squares in the windows. There were plenty of people inside looking to get ice cream and treats in the hot weather but the line moved fast and we were in the front in no time. Regular in a Dish ($7.99) - I almost had a heart attack when I saw how much they were charging for a regular size in a dish. I guess there's a reason they only have the menu posted up near the end of the line, after you've already selected your flavors... They also weigh the ice cream before serving it to you - a good way to control portions I suppose, but very strange to see in an ice cream shop. Is it because they want to make sure to give you a minimum amount of ice cream for the size, or is it because they want to nickle and dime and make sure you don't get a single gram more than they need to give? I'm not sure, but I know now that a regular is approximately 8.2oz. I was almost going to give Kilwins a premature 2/5 before I started eating... We went with two flavors in the regular dish - firstly a scoop of Chocolate Caramel Cookies & Cream on the bottom and New Orleans Praline Pecan on the top. On my first spoonful, I could tell that this ice cream is exceptionally high quality. It was difficult to even insert the plastic spoon into the ice cream and it took some effort to finally get a scoop out. And then lifting the spoon out of the cup, the ice cream stuck well to the spoon without any stretch or gumminess. The first impression I got as it hit my tongue - exceptionally creamy, rich and dense, with an exceptionally low overrun for an ice cream. The ice cream is sweet, but not cloyingly so. It's studded with actual pralines that are covered with crunchy candied coating, adding a nice texture and caramelized flavor. The chocolate caramel is similar in quality - with a rich chocolate flavor, sweet with caramel swirl and some soft cocoa cookie bits to round out the flavor. I have to say, Kilwins has some of the highest quality ice cream you can get. Now the problem is that I don't know if it's worth the money over small batch artisan ice cream shops, or other larger high quality chains. For example, the ice cream here costs more than Salt & Straw, Jeni's, Chocolate Shoppe, etc. I just can't image that the quality is that much higher than those places, and yet they charge more. So yes, the ice cream here is fantastic and I have to give Kilwin's a 5/5 just for quality. However, I don't feel like I can recommend this place due to the cost, unless you count it as the price of entertainment while stopping in the shop and watching the factory hum along. One bonus is that they do give out free samples of both ice cream and chocolate, so I guess that makes up for some of the cost as well? Bathrooms - Two larger bathrooms for both genders.

As soon as you walk into the store, you're welcomed with a lovely smell of all the chocolates,…read morefudge, and other goodies. Immediately we were asked about trying a fudge sample. All the fudge is delicious and well worth it. They have a variety of other tasty treats available and upon checking out, we were given a mini portion of whatever chocolate we said was our favorite. The ice cream was also delicious. The staff very friendly. Very nice spot.

We went to check out if they have any bitter sweet chocolate sauce for Mom…read more They have several different sauces: caramel, chocolate, chocolate with salted caramel, why not any bitter sweet chocolate sauce though. The popcorn bags here look decent, not sure if they would be good enough to last for my team next week though. We ended up grabbing a bite or of water and chamomile brewed tea with carbonated water in a can. $7.60

Very welcoming the smell was amazing!! I stopped in for some ice cream and fudge and can I say I…read morewasn't disappointed! I love it here

I felt a little duped when I found out after ordering that this location is not affiliated with the…read moreoriginal Murdick's on the island. Despite being $2 less expensive for a slice than the original, I couldn't help wondering if I got the lesser fudge, even though it was good. The service was friendly. It bothers me that you have to order full sliced at $10 per slice when everyone would obviously like to have a sampler of smaller portions in multiple flavors. That is true of all the fudge shops in the area.

Murdick's saved my vacation w/their exception fudge! thank you…read more Mackinac City Fudge, open all year

Stopped in for a chocolate fix. Got the chocolate peanut butter cups, turtles and smores bar. All…read morewere great and hit the spot. Really cute gifts -and ice cream. Such a cute shop!!

I just received 3 flavors of fudge in the mail-choc pecan, choc pb, & rocky road. They're good, but…read moreless buttery, creamy, & rich as I've had from there over the past 6 yrs or so. They seem to taste sweeter than before & smooth, but the texture seems a bit different. I'm a very picky fudge connoisseur, & the fudge is still good, but this is the 1st time I haven't felt it was great.