What a cozy little market! This is the type of place where you'll find necessities and name-brand…read moreitems, but also local products, gourmet foods, produce (including rutabagas, for some reason), beer and liquor and wine, lots of snacks and candy, a frozen food section, and even a hot food area. Doud's is a small market, but it has lots of stuff. As far as I know, this is one of the only markets on Mackinac Island. There actually is another Doud's down Main Street toward the ferry area, but it's a smaller grab-and-go convenience store, mostly with snacks and coffee. My hotel was right across the street, so I bopped into Doud's a couple of times during my stay, to grab a bottle of wine (they have a decent selection of wine), some candy for my kids, and some fruit because I needed to eat something fresh. The store is tidy and everything is arranged nicely. They also have self-checkout kiosks, so you can get in and out quickly.

This market's story begins in 1884, when brothers James & Patrick Doud opened their business under…read morethe name Doud Bros. Today, the store is known simply as Doud's Market and is run by Andrew Doud, the 4th generation owner. On Main Street, Doud's is the only grocery store in Mackinac Island's downtown, it's a beloved hub for locals and tourists. Today, Doud's is a modern grocery store, with a mom-and-pop feel, offering a wide range of food & household essentials. Shoppers will find fresh produce, fresh-cut meats, prepared items like whitefish dip, chicken pot pie, subs, homemade pizza, & salads. The cherry chicken salad & cherry chicken salad wrap are customer favorites. The store also features a variety of baked goods, along with a comprehensive selection of wine, beer, and spirits.

Worker there got upset at us because we were standing in the aisle and the old woman followed us…read morearound the store, glaring at us the entire time. When you're standing around all day because you have zero customers, I guess that's what you have to do to entertain yourself.

We stopped in at Mickey's Mini Mart for a quick second to pick up something's we forgot. They have…read moreeverything! Highly recommend.

Mackinaw family market…read more Was here for the Labor Day walk. Perfect place for parking. Price was $20. Ok Next time we will visit he store Highly recommended

Super expensive...and stingy with condiments. Paid over $25 for three small sandwiches. Lady asked…read moreif we'd like mustard or mayo and we said "two of each please." But apparently she's only allowed to give one packet of each...regardless of how many sandwiches you buy. You'd think since the mark-up on the samosas at least 100%, they could throw in a couple more mustard packets. Won't be back.

Pulled in to pump gas and man came and stood at my door. He said he pumped the gas . He also…read morewashed my windshield which was funny because it was pouring rain. So, when I went in he was also there waiting for tip. Restrooms are outside on side of building. Not clean, but not dirty either.

SO AWESOME! I pulled up fully expecting to get out and pump my own gas. And to my surprise, a…read moregentleman came up to the window and told me that they do it for me. Two other gentlemen even cleaned my windshield. I made sure to tip them! Such a great experience and so unique. Will definitely come back to this location when visiting next!

I haven't reviewed Gustafson's?…read more Giving credit where credit is due, this was another Jane & Michael Stern find from the 2005 update of their classic book Roadfood. Man, do your remember travel books? If you find one in a used book store, pick it up. The classics stay classic. And speaking of the classics, Gustafson's is the real deal. Roadside gas station with a handful of smokers to transform the bounty of the great lakes into delicious succulent morsels of delight. If you don't know, I have what I affectionately call a fat-tooth. And the fish that swim in those frigid fresh water lakes develop such beautiful and silky fat. The lake trout especially! Gustafson's isn't fancy. Walking in the door you may ask yourself, "This is it?". But when you tear open your pouch of smoked lake trout, and pull the meat off the bones with your fingers, with a little of that fat dripping down your arm and chin, you'll say to yourself, "Yeah, this is it." This is a required stop anytime I'm up in the UP. Last visit they were out of the whitefish, but so it goes. And looking back on the listing in Roadfood, the Sterns mentioned seeing smoked menominee in the case, but I've never noticed it before. I'll have to ask next time I'm up. Sure, you can get the salmon. I imagine it's delicious. The Gustafson's crew are great at smoking and salmon takes smoke well. But I say go for the local stuff. Get out of your comfort zone and buy a whole whitefish. Don't fret about heads and bones. Don't worry that you won't finish it (there is a bunch of negative space inside, they aren't as big as they look). You've got this. I believe in you!

They have the best smoked fish in the UP, and their canned goods are top notch. The candied…read morejalapeños are addictive.

I've never had a bad experience at Pat & Gary's (Kell's Kitchen). Staff is always nice and the food…read moreis good and reasonably priced. If you are in the area, you owe it to yourself to stop in for a sub or a pizza. You won't be sorry.

The store is well stocked, organized and clean. Outside curb appeal welcoming customers into the…read morestore and the employees were helpful and friendly!

This place is awesome and has anything and everything you could possibly want or need! Snowmobile…read morerental, gas station, convenience store, tons of snowmobile gear and parts and on top of it all... the cutest Paradise tchotchkes you could hope for! Love Love Love! And everyone working there is AWESOME! One of my headlights on my Yamaha went out... They had one. My gloves were too loose and causing my hands to freeze. They had a brand new pair of Castle Gloves. Also picked up a couple hats and a super cute sweatshirt. You guys keep on keeping on. We will see you next year Paradise.

Nothing like walking in a "business" being greeyed with a scowl, plus the calming sound of Faux…read moreNews blaring on the television. I really appreciated the "F Biden" memorabilia. Overpriced cheap "made in China" crap......including tRumpstein garbage.....if you want better gas prices go somewhere else. The same guy owns both gas stations in town, at least the other one has friendly employees and no MAGA cancer.

Stopped in after visiting the bridge to grab some smoked fish and snacks! Nice little place with…read moreplenty of things from liquor and beer to stickers and local goods! The fish was good and the staff friendly!

Thank goodness for the extremely kind employee here who helped us out! I will always stop here when…read morewe come through. It was a clean and nice convenience store.