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Shipwreck Cafe
98/100 (755 ratings)
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"This place really provided a great sub sandwich with a home made sub bun after a long ride to Glen Arbor on my bike! An excellent moist bun filled..."
TM E
"The fastest sandwiches you’ll ever get. The long was pretty long but once you order you’ll get your food within 5 minutes! I got the Three..."
Amy Hang
"No exaggeration- I ordered the Fitzgerald sac lunch combo (sandwich, chips, & drink $15) and it was the most delicious sandwich I've ever had. The..."
Chelsea Brown
"My husband and I ordered subs. They were nicely warmed and filled with fresh ingredients. The subs were both really filling. The place was clean and..."
Joan Cupp
"Bench seats inside, outdoor picnic tables with umbrellas outside. The one thing we recommend is more kid-friendly breads that’re easier to chew but..."
Laura Bonin
"Wow I was not expecting my lunch to be that tasty. A wonderful place with quick service and one of if not the only place open within a few mile..."
Doren Tripp
"Passing through here, heading to Sleeping Bear, and we LOVE to find little local places to eat. This place was busy, so we figured it had to be..."
Jessica “SnowDogs” Hatch
"We made it here for lunch. The sandwiches were really good would definitely be interested in trying out their breakfast. The service was also really..."
Tony Apperson
"Every time we run the sleeping bear dune marathon we have to go to Shipwreck Cafe. They have amazing sandwiches. Service is stellar. Sandwiches came..."
Nate Parks
"Awesome little sandwich shop, we make a point of stopping in several times during our yearly vacation in the area. The Fitzgerald sandwiches are..."
Vanessa Klay
"Good lunch stop today at Shipwreck Cafe! The staff were working super hard to get sandwiches out quick, and were very friendly. I loved my vegetarian..."
Angelika R
"Food was very good. Cuban sandwich was super. Chocolate chip cherry cookie was dynamite! They gave us the wrong soup but it was still good. Take..."
Jim E Johnson
"What a great stop! I'm glad we stopped when passing through. This small cafe has the best sandwiches and soup. We ordered the chicken club..."
Chris Barlow
"Great little cafe with yummy sandwiches! Lots of reading about ships that wrecked in Lake Michigan! Good service and friendly atmosphere. Seating..."
Donna Lange
"Great little sandwich spot in Empire! Doesn't look like much, but creative selection of tasty sandwiches- SS Nordonic and Rouse Simmons were..."
Mike M (RideLocalDreamGlobal)
"Really enjoyed the rouse Simmons sandwich after hiking around the dunes. Was pretty good! Pretzel bread is really good, roast beef had great flavor..."
Jacqueline Matia
"Ordered one of their sandwiches that was on a pretzel bun, asked if it was hard? The young man said it wasn't as hard as I thought it was, fair..."
Larry Johnson
"Locally family owned. Fantastic homemade sandwiches using fresh ingredients. All the various dressings used are homemade also. The place does not..."
David Anderson
Mountain Express Coffee
91/100 (138 ratings)
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"Cozy coffee shop with amazing food! You have to try the green chile on basically anything! Best spot to stop on the way to or from the..."
Giovanni Rider
"Lovely atmosphere. The egg and sausage sandwich on English muffin was amazing! Food did take a bit long but worth it. The chai latte is so good..."
Jose Vieitez
"A solid contender for the best breakfast burrito ever made. Go..."
Zach Goins
"Best breakfast burrito I have had in the..."
Anthony Monaco
"New coffee shop that is clean and easily accessible. They have a strong selection of coffees. I have them 4 stars though because I'm hungry for..."
Leanne Goff
"Cute cozy coffee shop, that also serves food, muffins, and smoothies. The vanilla chai tea is the best I’ve ever had!! I really appreciated that..."
Maegan Eller
"Please stop here!!!! This place is so so cute and the atmosphere is awesome. The couple who runs it were super sweet, let us grab a magazine to find..."
Nikki Lanhart
"Great spot to grab a drink while cruising through. Or, hang out for an hour or two. Awesome staff and delicious drinks and..."
Andrew Burch
Empire Dairy King
91/100 (934 ratings)
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Gift Cards Available
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Free off-street parking
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"Serving through a window. Using masks. Making great hot fudge..."
Alexis Halkovic, Ph.D.
"For a roadside diner in a small town, Empire Dairy King is quite good. The weight wasn't very long and the choices for food were extensive. Burgers..."
Albert Joseph
"my guilty pleasure. their milkshakes and chicken fingers are so good! always freshly made and super hot. close to winter park and an easy stop off..."
Mackenzie Ross
"I swing by here every time I pass by coming from Winter Park, and it's always the best way to end a long day in the mountains. It also helps put me..."
Owen Goetz
"Well have to say this is now my stop to eat when leaving Winter Park on US40. Had the half pound buffalo burger loaded with everything the meat it..."
Aaron S.
"Their shakes and malts are bomb dot com. Ordered the buffalo burger it was pretty good but the double stacked beef burger is better. Fried mushrooms..."
Lauren Landry
"I've been eating here my whole life, my dad and I would always stop on the way back fro. Winter Park. Such a joy to do the same with my kids. The..."
Gregor MacGregor
"A must-stop if you're passing though Empire. Good shakes and simple, cheap food. I like to call when I'm 10 minutes away and pick it up as I pass..."
Dale Edmondson
Tiffany's Cafe
89/100 (228 ratings)
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American
American
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Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
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"I worked here in 2015 as my first summer job and set me on course for a successful journey. My responsibilities were scooping ice cream, making..."
andrew bueche
"Such a fantastic little shop! We stopped to grab a sandwich after hiking and seeing the dunes all morning. Very impressed! We did not try the ice..."
Amy N Banet
"Great ice cream in waffle cones! Friendly staff member took our order. Only taking off 1 star for "cash only" venue. ATM across the street worked,..."
The Jacksonville Baby Company
"Adorable atmosphere! Fast service and great local products such as Ashby's Ice Cream & Leelanau Coffee! They make their waffle cones fresh, and you..."
Lyzz Petrie
"Wow- Fantastic fresh sandwiches, cappuccino just like Italy. Ice cream looks amazing with the sweet smell of sugar cones. A hidden secret not to..."
terese ireland
"Great place great people. We make a point to stop every time we are up in Empire, for a coffee, lunch or icecream. Just love..."
Paul Turner
"It was an amazing experience! Our server was friendly, interactive, and told us the history of the cafe. If you are looking for fantastic food and a..."
Adelaide Phelps
"This place was fantastic. Good ice cream, good food, cash only wasn't a problem since the prices weren't bad either. I had the best experience with..."
Kyle Jeffers
"Great flavors and a nice facility! Great place for a snack close to Empire Beach. This is a..."
Jason McDonald
"Very nice small place for ice cream and hot chocolate. They were quick to fix the hot chocolate and add extra flavor on request. We got into trouble..."
Purvi Chandrakar
Empire Village Inn
88/100 (1004 ratings)
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American
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American
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Television
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Mid-range
"Delicious food! My husband and I were hungry after a long day so we ordered a tap root beer, beer cheese pretzel bites, grilled cheese, large salad..."
Chelsea Brown
"So glad we found this place. A perfect pit stop to refuel our bodies after spending the day at the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Great beer options on..."
Alyssa Vest
"Awesome homemade Pizza!!!! Crust was amazing!!! Service was totally insane. I didn't have to ask for anything...the waitress seemed to read my..."
scott leach
"Awesome pizzas, great gyros -- spicy chicken pita wrap is AMAZING. Overall the food is great! Even the salads are pretty inspired as well as being..."
Adam Strohl
"We had a great time. Great food, wide selection of local brews, excellent (eccentric) playlist. Only complaints are that the fried pickles, while..."
Kathleen Werden
"This was one of the highlights of our trip to Empire! The drumsticks were a shock! I don't ever want a chicken wing again after having those! The..."
Rebecca Fraker
"Best pizza around the area. If we were closer to empire we would order from their regularly. Service was excellent lots of local brands their, like..."
James Feil
"The food and service was amazing. We split the drumsticks and a Mr. Meaty pizza and one of my kids had a Plain Jane Grilled Cheese. Everyone loved..."
Paul Mazzeno
"Amazing pizza 🍕 ... you can actually see the toppings and cry a little when you drop one (lol)! Crust was perfect, sauce was not overbearing !!..."
Ronda Tousciuk
"Pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere and delicious food. We expected average bar food but we’re impressed with the menu choices. I got a veggie..."
Tammy Sack
Dad's Bar & Grill Restaurant
82/100 (233 ratings)
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American
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Mid-range
"Stopped in for a quick bite. Ended up getting the oyster po-boy dressed. Normally I was expecting to feel greasy and feeling heavy in my..."
Matthew Kraly
"I had time to kill. To far to drive anywhere quickly. And was hungry for some good food. Thought Id give this small restaurant atry. Maybe home..."
carolyn quinealty
"Great food and very nice people. You have to give them a shot!You won't be..."
Mike Hard Heart
"Poor boy cheeseburger was huge and delicious! Friendly owner too. We'll definitely go..."
Elizabeth Lynch
"Great food 👌 great host 👌 great cooks 👍 y'all come back now you Hear..."
Norma Ansardi
"Excellent food. Roast Beef is delicious. The oyster Poe Boy was..."
Christopher Barone
"Definitely surpassed my expectations! The seafood stuffed potato is definitely a must..."
Christopher Lloyd
"Delicious food. Friendly staff. Good..."
Wayne Smith
Lewis Sweet Shop - Since 1948
92/100 (403 ratings)
Dessert
Fast Food
Fast food
Barbecue
Diner
Diner
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Ice Cream
Sit down
Fast food
Barbecue
Diner
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Dinner
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Cheap Eats
Joe's Friendly Tavern
77/100 (2444 ratings)
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Bar
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American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
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Club Sandwich
Waffle Fries
Beef
Cakes
Fish
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Chili
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"Top notch burgers. They know their..."
John Weitzer
"Great burger - tried the olive burger! - for lunch after a morning if bike riding and running up and down the dunes. Family friendly. Kids (and..."
DD
"Good experience. Nothing fancy. But the hamburgers were excellent. Staff warm,..."
Phil
"Local restaurant. I like The Friendly, and have been coming here for thirty years. It is a burger/sandwich/beer and frozen margarita place. It isn't..."
James
"A must when traveling in lellanau..."
A.Cullen
"Great burgs, great people, good other stuff. You just have to stop here and chill out for a minute. Way better than going up to Glen..."
Adammmm
"A regular stop up north. We enjoy traveling in the Dunes area, and when we're up there we usually have at least one meal at the Friendly Tavern. We..."
TheEllens
"Best burgers up north -..."
Al Marshall
"Very friendly staff. They say they have the best burgers but we had burgers yesterday so wanted something different. The salad was tasty with lots..."
Liz Lehr
"Overall, we had a good experience here. The staff outside were amazing and friendly, and took good care of us. However, the seating arrangement..."
Mike Partridge
"Possibly one of the best bloody Mary’s ever, vegetarian burger was excellent as well, and the peanut butter pie to die for, definitely stop here..."
Ali Nikola
"My family has been eating breakfast here since I was a boy and they ALWAYS deliver. Service is friendly (like the title) and the food is delicious...."
andrew bueche
"Very busy... food was cold... they remade and comped the whole table meals! The food was definitely 5 star. Try the delishes corn ribs. Truly..."
Carla Jensen
"Food was great, portions are large. Plenty of space between the inside seating and has outdoor seating. Budget $20 a person for adult & $15each kid..."
Linda Hammons
"Fried chicken sandwich with cherry wing sauce looked so good I forgot to take a picture before I started eating it! Staff was friendly and decor was..."
Leah Jay
"Solid place for a meal. Hamburgers are known for being the best in the area and I'd have to agree 100%. They also had smelt as a side! most likely..."
Dave S
"WOW, Sandwiches Hearty and Local ingredients. We had BLT and Reuben with Turkey pricey be prepared fries..."
brian shipaila
"If you come here don't get anything but the burgers cuz they are simply amazing. It doesn't matter what version you get. You're going to get a good..."
Ameer Robinson
Hard Rock Cafe
75/100 (217 ratings)
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Healthy
Southwestern
Cafe
Grill
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Southwestern
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Grill
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Highchairs Available
Takeout
Television
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Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
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Mid-range
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