Carl's Guidebook
Food scene
Shirley's In the Woods Cafe
10945 W Bear Lake Rd SEGreat breakfasts!
My personal favorite for a good burger, cold beer and a great view. Take the trails if you have the vehicles, otherwise still accessible by regular paved road.
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The Hideaway Bar
11224 Starvation Lake Road NortheastMy personal favorite for a good burger, cold beer and a great view. Take the trails if you have the vehicles, otherwise still accessible by regular paved road.
Dingman's Bar
19 W Bear Lake Rd SENorthern bar, fancier after rebuild
Ray's - BBQ, Brews & Blues
204 Ingham StGood food
Solid northern dive bar, storied past. Went there after just getting married and the bartender tried very hard to get us to drink “train wrecks”, we politely declined and accepted a free round of beer instead!
Swamp 2
6549 North Old 27Solid northern dive bar, storied past. Went there after just getting married and the bartender tried very hard to get us to drink “train wrecks”, we politely declined and accepted a free round of beer instead!
Northern dive bar. The super wet burrito used to be a staple years ago…sadly the quality all around has declined steadily over last 5+ years.
Frederic inn
6516 North Old 27Northern dive bar. The super wet burrito used to be a staple years ago…sadly the quality all around has declined steadily over last 5+ years.
Supplies
Groceries
Little better selection than family fare in mancelona
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Northland Food And Family Center
2101 US-131Little better selection than family fare in mancelona
Family Fare Supermarket
211 S Division St