505 Cafe

Delicious burgers and friendly staff. A convenient stop/walk if you are at the Tesla supercharger…read moreas well. We ordered the jalapeño olive burger and it was fabulous!

Had the 1/2 lbs cheese burger top notch will definitely be back to this again the onion rings were…read moreout of this world also..

Mayor of Burgertown!

Mushroom Swiss burger w fries

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Authentic street facade. Step inside and the theme continues!

Timeout Tavern

4.0(90 reviews)

Food was very average. Forgettable. Andi/Mandi seemed overworked and struggled to manage her…read moretables. Get her some help.

Dined in on a Friday night and got Togo food the next night while attending a music festival around…read morethe corner. Really great prices and portions. Service was excellent as well! The first night, I had grilled shrimp with potatoes and a house blue cheese dressing salad. It was very good! I came back the next night and split a club with a friend, and it hit the spot. They also have live music

Bar view

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Chipped pasta bowl

The Evening Post Bar & Grill

4.0(46 reviews)

0.0 mi

Really don't like to give bad reviews- probably everyone is trying .Went with a bunch of fellow…read moregolfers,who pumped it up- from prior experience here. Ordered chicken dinner. I honestly think they could have cooked a piece of the large chicken statue from outside- wouldn't have tasted worse. Super dry , chewy, basically not edible. Ok service tho. Sides - mediocre also. Can't win 'em all

I was planning to go to another place, but it was no longer there. So I looked at Yelp and saw the…read morereviews for The Evening Post. They were good, and I really liked the name. I certainly never would have found it if it weren't for Yelp, as it's kind of wedged in between 2 other buildings. I walked in and was greeted immediately. It seems to be another place that's popular with locals. The server was very good, and paid attention but didn't hover. I ordered that pulled pork tacos. It was a very odd combination of things: pulled pork inside soft tortillas with onion rings, and a few tortilla chips with refried beans and cheese on the side. But somehow, it managed to satisfy a bunch of cravings all at once! And while it didn't look like a huge portion, I could only eat half of it. I brought the other half home for another day. There were lots of interesting and appealing items on the menu. Do yourself a favor and stop by when you're in town.

This is the lite chicken tender meal Three tenders and macaroni salad and fries

What was left when we were done with the bone in wings - Kentucky bourbon and sweet chili sauce on the side was perfect

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Bloody Mary

The Mulberry Cafe & Herrick House

4.4(139 reviews)

We stopped in here for lunch and were pleasantly surprised. This is a historic building with a nice…read morelittle shop inside. We looked around in the shop and the prices were decent. We then sat down outside on the patio for lunch. The service was very good. I ordered the triple berry turkey panini and thought it was very good. It was unique with lots of dried berries and a raspberry creme. My wife ordered the quiche of the day and it came with spinach, goat cheese and ham. Hers also came with a fruit cup and scone. The scone had a nice lemon creme that came with it which was a great touch. She really enjoyed her dish. This is definitely a nice stop if you are in the Clare area.

If you're in Clare, MI, or headed "Up North" in a Tesla, Mulberry Cafe is an absolute gem you won't…read morewant to miss. Mulberry Cafe is situated in a charming Victorian house. The homey decor paired with the friendly service made it feel like you were visiting a friend who also happens to be a baker extraordinaire! The staff here goes above and beyond with the drink attentiveness--our waitress kept the refills coming and even offered us a coffee to go as the place was winding down. Now that's hospitality! Located conveniently across from the Tesla superchargers, it's the perfect pit stop for some recharge-yourself-while-you-recharge-the-car vibes. And don't leave without trying a slice of their famous pie. We were tipped off by the waitress that the buttermilk and berry pies are the crowd favorites, and I can see why! If you're a pie person, don't miss. Food-wise, it's classic Michigan fare. The chicken and rice soup of the day was exactly what you'd expect--simple, no-frills, but satisfying. I also tried the quiche of the day, which came with a fruit cup (not the freshest fruit ever, but no complaints here) and a homemade scone that was delicious! The pesto chicken sandwich hit the spot, too. Whether you're here for the pies, the quiche, or just to soak up the local charm, Mulberry Cafe has you covered. And with an attached gift shop, you might just find a cute souvenir to remember your visit.

Mulberry cafe.

Homemade ham and egg quiche , with blueberry biscuit, fruit bowl.

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The Nest Diner

4.5(41 reviews)

5.2 mi

Fantastic find they have 50 different kinds of burgers yes you read that right 50 different kinds…read moreof burgers the place was packed we will definitely be back here I got the buffalo blu burger was great fries were hot and fresh I went at 2 pm and I could see that they were serving a lot of breakfast that looked really Good Friday fish fry! Restaurant was clean bathrooms clean wait staff was friendly

Very good food, good prices, fresh and clean, and wait staff are very friendly…read more Have been here many times. Can't beat the prices.

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Lots of owl and bird decor

Cops & Doughnuts - Clare City Bakery

4.1(221 reviews)

0.0 mi

Have traveled up north Michigan many times and always seen the billboard advertising Cops &…read moreDoughnuts in Clare. Made it a point to make this a stop on our travel route to Traverse City. So glad we did! It's in a small quaint downtown Clare. Street parking. Many different goodies to choose from, including donuts, cookies, mini cakes, and much more. They offer day "old" items as self serve in a separate area, so be sure to check it out for a great deal. They also have a storefront with jelly, salsa, cherries, honey and more. Also, tshirts and some other logo apparel and souvenirs. Staff is very friendly and helpful. They were very patient when we told them it was our first time and spent time looking at all the options. Very reasonable prices. Probably the freshest baked goods I have ever had. The apple fritter is hands down the best! Pieces of cut apples baked into the donut. Delicious! The blueberry donut has fresh and moist literally melted in my mouth. The chocolate cookie with chocolate frosting is a real treat, very sweet and can be shared. The list goes on and on... every single thing we had was delicious - you can't go wrong with anything! It was so good we made a stop in route going home. This is a definite must try! You may even find yourself making a special trip just to get more of their delicious goodies. Stop in - you won't be disappointed!

I had been hearing about Cops & Doughnuts for years now. Our usual route up to Traverse City…read moredoesn't typically go through Clare but this year we did find ourselves going through on a detour and I thought that would a good time to try the place. I have to say, after the years of hype, I was disappointed. First off, the storefront isn't anything fancy. And it doesn't have to be! Most of my favorite donut shops are no frills with florescent lighting and the same cabinets and pans they've used for decades. But it's a weird vibe because it's also kind of touristy? Like they know they get a lot of tourists so they sell merch and stuff, and the two just don't really mesh? IDK. We got a dozen donuts to munch on during the drive and take with us up north and they were just ok. A little too dense for my liking (I like a melt in your mouth, pillowy yeasted donut) and very, very sweet. One of the donuts we got was the maple bacon "squealer" and the bacon was limp and chewy. I also got an apple turnover and had an odd aftertaste and left a bit of a film on my tongue. IDK, it all just didn't' seem fresh? Like the options had been sitting on the shelf for more than 24 hours. Maybe we got them on a bad day? IDK. The staff was really nice though, and I know they do a lot for the community so I don't begrudge them of any success, and they do seem to have a playful sense of humor which is fun for the brand but I just wasn't wowed. I can't see myself going out of my way to get here again. If we're detoured, maybe, but I think we'd be better off coming earlier in the day for the freshest offerings possible.

Chocolate nuts

Decor props for picture taking

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Exterior with photo opportunity

Doherty Hotel

3.4(81 reviews)

Stayed in JFK room. Beautiful jacuzzi and fireplace in room. Meal was superb! salmon was perfectly…read morecooked! Apple cobbler was mouth watering fantastic! Our waitress was Samantha had the best personality. we really enjoyed the special attention she gave to every detail! Our table was next to the fireplace also very romantic! The entire stay was just beautiful! I will definitely return soon! You all should too!!

Sat down and waited over 10 minutes just to get a drink. Others came in after us and were served…read more We left and went across the road to The Whitehouse burgers restaurant.... Much better choice and better service over there!!!

Beautiful chandelier in the front lobby

Fish tacos

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Doherty Hotels, Clare

Big Boy

2.0(60 reviews)

1.5 mi

The waitress did a wonderful job. She was very nice very polite very understanding, but the food…read moretook forever to get to the table understandable and by the time the food got to the table the Philly cheesesteak the steak was overcooked Bread was too hard. The big boy burger was OK. And the cod dinner was tiny pieces of cod, loaded with the Parmesan and breadcrumbs and was dry. I would not recommend to go. Our server was absolutely great though.

I went to this Big Boy because my grandma was hungry for something other than McDonald's because we…read morewere on a road trip. Biggest mistake we made. Burgers were dry and stale, tasted expired. Pumpkin pie, the fork wouldn't even go inside it. Ditto the other food, and this place was extremely disgusting. There were fruit flies everywhere. The service was mostly okay, but the food is horrible and probably expired. Trust me, my grandmother never complains, and she refused to eat this food, saying it was horrible and that it would make her sick. They even had the nerve to make us pay three dollars for Pepsi, when one single cent makes two hundred cups. Believe me, never go here unless you want to throw up violently later, meanwhile getting ripped off.

The kitchen separated

Breakfast buffet items

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Dairy Phil Ice Cream Parlor

3.7(22 reviews)

0.4 mi

This place is PHENOMENAL. You can't trust the online menu because they constantly have new and…read moreseasonal foods, not to mention entire menu sections that aren't listed online. If you're in the mood for hot dogs, comfort food, ice cream, or fair food, this is the place to get it. They have that wonderful, small-town atmosphere that Clare is known for, with a great outdoor seating section. People frequently gather here to visit and I constantly see groups of kids playing outside. This is a great spot to meet people if you're new to the area. My only complaint is that they're not open in the winter. Withdrawals, I tell you.

We stopped by about 630 - 7 pm on 7/11/26. We ordered a banana split. It was the worse banana split…read moreI have ever had. It was all soft serve ice cream(and very little of that) Just a smidgen of pineapple, very little strawberry. and lots of whipped cream to cover the lack of ice cream. Very Very disapointed.

Vanilla malt

Menu as of 7/2024

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Buccilli's Pizza - Clare

4.0(55 reviews)

0.7 mi

Been coming here since 1990 or so, when I am in town this is one of my favorites still. Staff is…read morereally nice, pizza has always been great. The charge more than most places but I feel like the ingredients are high quality. I like it!

They have a nice salad bar and good pizza. I had a sub this time and must admit that it was a bit…read moredry and a dark brown bun, which was over cooked for me.