Best burgers, best staff and super quick meal. This is our favorite place to eat. Its small but service is so fast you are in and out quickly. read more

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Always great food and service. A small little hole in the wall but a must try when on the island!

As soon as we got off our ferry we bee lined to Chuckwagon for breakfast and I guess the rest of the passengers had the same thought. The line was long and seating for a family of five in the smaller diner was harder to come by. We decided to take our food to go and eat by the water at the picnic tables that had a great view of Biddle Point. Our waitress who took our order was fast, sweet, and helpful. The diner was packed and extremely busy. That is usually a good sign. The flapjacks have a super cool peace sign stamped on them. The flapjacks and cinnamon french toast weren't as flavorful as we hoped therefore butter and syrup definitely helped. The beef corn hash looked as if it was made from scratch and it was pretty decent for what it was. Overall, if you're looking for a good hearty American breakfast before you bike or hike all over the island Chuckwagon is as good as any. read more

Delicious burgers with a pretzel bun. I had the olive burger, which is thing on the island. Good service & chips read more

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Great, cozy little place! My wife had the corn beef and eggs, and it was delicious! Cozy little place right on Main Street. Excellent, friendly service! read more

I am not exaggerating. My wife and I just spent 36 hours on Mackinac Island. When people ask me what my favorite thing about Mackinac Island is I will tell them breakfast at Chuack Wagon. The food was delicious, prepared by two guys who were working so smoothly they might as well have been dancing. The same goes for the servers and the guy on dish. All with a friendliness that is unmatched on the island in my opinion. Oh yeah, the food. My wife had eggs and toast but I had the corned beef hash. Wow! Just Wow!! read more

what happend to the waitress last year, your service this year is some of the worst I've ever seen.

Great restaurant, don't miss it. If it's busy it's a quick wait, breakfast, lunch and dinner. They've been open at night this year we noticed. read more

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The burgers were ok, not the best. The pickles are sweet- for me this was awful (I expected a dill that would go with the chips). The ranch dip was not great. This is a tiny place (hard to even move in to get your seat). There are other places on the island that I would go to over this one. I feel this place is not a winner in my opinion. read more

Really cute, fun tiny diner. We loved sitting at the bar with the swivel stools. Food was good. Only complaint is they didn't tell us their credit card machine wasn't working and I had to wander the street for 20 minutes to find cash. Would be a courtesy to tell people upfront or post a sign. Overall, we liked it. read more

This is a small gem on Main Street. With a couple tables for four, maybe 8 tables for two, and a dozen bar stools at the counter, this place makes great use of its space. We had a very quick, but excellent breakfast, one with cinnamon bread French toast, the other, a standard egg, sausage, toast breakfast. Cinnamon French toast was excellent as was the standard fare. We ordered, we're served, and out in 20 minutes. Wonderful place to stop when your alternative is the sad hotel continental breakfast, or the super expensive restaurants on the island. read more

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Chuckwagon is something of a local legend. Every time they're open (7-11 AM breakfast, 12-3 lunch) there is a line out the door. Menu prices have gone up from pictures posted a couple of years ago, but the value of the menu remains one of the best on Mackinac Island, where food prices are generally pretty high due to shipping costs and tourism. The first time we visited Chuckwagon was for lunch on a Friday. The line was out the door and barely moving. After 25 minutes of waiting in line on a packed sidewalk, we were finally able to place out takeout order. For anyone else looking to do takeout, skip the line and just call! We learned that the hard way. For lunch, we ordered the black bean burger, the blue cheese burger, the olive burger, and the rodeo burger. We upgraded to fries and coleslaw for one of them, but they accidentally gave us two upgrades instead. The burgers were nice and fresh. The Blue Cheese Burger had a very strong bleu cheese flavor, so I couldn't really taste the thousand island dressing. The Black Bean Burger was impressive-the flavor was much better than what I'd expected. The rodeo burger just reminded me of barbecue, but I really enjoyed the onions on it. The fries were pretty average, thin, and on the softer side. Their pickles were amazing! Overall, chuckwagon has good food and good value, but honestly I wouldn't say it's the "best burger in a Michigan" as their website boasts. The burger itself didn't really stand out to me as much as the toppings that were added. read more

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Chuckwagon is the place to be in the morning on Mackinac Island! There was already a line out the door at 8:30am on a Saturday morning. They operate by a first come first serve basis, so get in line early if you are wanting to dine in! They are also offering carry out. If you have a large party (+4) I would recommend doing this option and then taking it down the street to eat in front of the water! The menu is pretty basic, and has all the classic breakfast items you would want! I tried the breakfast sandwich and was not disappointed! The pancakes also looked delicious. The portions are large, so come hungry! This is for sure a great spot to get some fuel in your belly before biking around the island! read more

Chuckwagon - Breakfast sandwich with bacon! - Burgers Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

Food was made quickly and staff very attentive! We will definitely return next time we're at Mack Is. Good job Chuck Wagon! read more

Chuckwagon - Scrambled eggs biscuit and sausage links. Corned beef hash with over easy eggs. - Burgers Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

Old school belly up to the bar breakfast. Very quick to be seated. The 4 of us sat at the counter. Greeted with a smile and the coffee arrived right after. We ordered eggs, pancakes and some blueberry pancakes. Very solid tasting breakfast. It's a must visit on the island. read more

A small place to go for breakfast and worth the wait! Had breakfast one morning of my stay on the island and can understand why so many people told me to eat here. Big portioned breakfast at great prices and served quickly! What more can you ask for?! read more

We went to the Chuckwagon in a recommendation from our horse wagon driver. Excellent food and so much fun. Would go back in a heatbeat

Having just arrived to the island and in the hunt for something good, I remember this being one of the top places to eat. Opened daily from early morning until about 3 this is a must stop. They close shortly after breakfast to prepare for lunch. Sad I missed breakfast, but the lunch rush was worth it. I stood in line roughly 15min before it opened and the line was already about 15ppl long. As soon as the doors opened I took a seat at the counter and ordered a hot cup of coffee. For food, I went with the BBQ bacon burger and chips. All burgers come on a pretzel bun and each have there own special fixings. You have the option for chips or pay a couple bucks more for some French fries. Staff here is very friendly, the ambiance is great, and meals are fairly inexpensive. Overall, make a pit stop here on your visit to the island, you won't be disappointed. read more

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We loved this place and arlte breakfast here every day we were on the island. Simple breakfast food but done perfectly. The BLT was one of the best we've ever eaten. read more

BEST BREAKFAST ON THE ISLAND! We ALWAYS stop here for either breakfast or lunch! Today's Chuckwagon Special was perfect! See you next time!

Taste : great ! ( Mackinac breakfast burrito) Waiting time after order : short ! Price : Reasonable in tourist place ! I think you need to wait in line to go but if you can wait, this restaurant is must go place !! read more

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Fun atmosphere, attentive service, fast and delicious food, waitresses were dancing to the music and very upbeat creating a very positive ambiance and wanting to go back. read more

We hah some great burgers and the service was excellent. Nothing fancy, just quick and tasty for hungry tourists.

We recently had our 5-day family reunion on Mackinac Island, MI with 20 people. One of our evening dinners was catered by John, the owner of the Chuckwagon on Mackinac Island. We gave John a list of 20 individual orders and he asked what time we would like it delivered. Promptly at 7:30pm that evening John came riding up on his bike with a half dozen bags of food with each order individually wrapped, and also brought several extra baskets of fries. That dinner was the hit of our reunion. Everybody raved about the food, and the fact that they would deliver our dinner, which was about a half mile away from the restaurant. I can't say enough or thank you enough to John and his great crew for going over and above with the delivery for our fantastic dinner I might add that we eat there every time we are on the island. read more

This is a great little burger joint! Don't let the line out the door or the small space deter you, this place is hustling inside, and the tables turn quickly! We all had burgers they were EXCELLENT!! The service is incredible for serving inside and making orders to go too! read more

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Food was excellent. Recommend breakfast here. The pretzel rolls were amazing.

We went at 1pm on a Thursday with 6. With no room for 6 they gladly came out to take our order TOGO and even gave us the recommendation to just order a side of fries instead of the $5 up charge from chips. Our order included -Rattlesnake Burger -BBQ Burger -Cheeseburger -Olive Burger -Chicken Strips -Rodeo Burger The service was amazing we waited outside for food, for not too long and ate at the park down the road in the shade. Only downside was that fries needed some more time cooking and weren't the best. Other than that burgers and special pretzel buns were great. read more

Delicious burger! Only a few seats, but heck get one and eat it in the street. It's worth it! Food was hot and comes fast. Love the soft pretzel bun too. Meat had great flavor. Well seasoned. read more

Chuckwagon - Cheeseburger and fries. - Burgers Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

Nice contrast to some of the pricier breakfast option. We sat at the counter and the cook entertained and joked my kiddo after the breakfast rush. Solid food (biscuits and gravy + toast and sausage for the kid) and reasonable price. Staff was friendly and service was quick. It's a small space, but worth it if there's room! read more

Expensive. Bland burger. There was an up charge for splitting a burger and charged more for vegetables. It was $40 for 2 burgers and 3 drinks. read more

Chuckwagon is a teeny, tiny place offering some AMAZING food at incredibly low prices considering the racket most places on Mackinac Island. It is literally a long counter on one side with two tops on the wall and two larger tables in the back. This is NOT the place for a large party. We had 5 people at a big table and 2 people at a nearby small table. It worked but we LUCKED out. The service is great. They are fast and working hard. I would have loved to have had my coffee cup filled up a couple more times, but I am really fast for the average coffee drinker. My Cherry Chicken Salad ($7.99) was AWESOME! Mixed greens topped with sliced tomato wedges, a scoop of chicken salad and a cup of their amazing cherry vinaigrette. DM's Burger Salad ($7.99) was also delicious with the same greens/tomato base but topped with a whole patty cooked as requested and lots of blue cheese crumbles and candied pecans. The cherry vinaigrette was a little odd - they could really use a balsamic vinaigrette on the menu - but it was still good. DH's blue cheese burger with chips and pickles ($8.99) was amazing. It was perfectly cooked medium rare (as requested) and topped with loads of cheese and served on a sauced pretzel bun. The LO's loved the granny grilled cheese ($7.99) on toasted white bread with cheddar, bacon, sliced granny smith apples and red onion aioli. OMG. Great quality bread and cheese with lots of sweet, salty and tangy flavors inside. It was the perfect fast lunch before we marked up the hill to the fort. Just loved this spot. read more

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Tiny no frills diner with simple good food. Expect a wait during peak times. We came in right around lunchtime and luckily got a seat at the counter fairly quickly. We did see the big table in the back was reserved for local workers so that might contribute to the wait. It's a very popular spot for locals. Waitress was speedy and efficient but still friendly. We were seated right behind the cooks so spent the time waiting for our meal watching them work through the orders. The two cooks were like a well-oiled machine so that was fun to watch. Quarters can be a little cramped especially behind the counter but made for talking to strangers easier. We chatted it up with the lady sitting next to us. The burger was delish and is served on a pretzel bun yum! I got the BLT which I thoroughly enjoyed. Bacon was just the right amount of crispy and not greasy. Sandwich wasn't overloaded with mayo and the toast was the perfect amount of toasted. I was a happy camper. We were in and out of there in a jiffy just in time to make our ferry and left very satisfied! Knocking a star off for the cramped space and ever-present line but we would definitely come back here. read more

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WOW- great food and fun to watch! You gotta try it when on the island. Simple but very good. read more

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Keeping it simple If your on an ear boat, stop in and get breakfast. Classic old school diner with a no frills menu and excellent service. Worth standing in line as affordable dinning options on the island are limited. read more

Crazy busy but worth the wait. Great staff too. Reasonably priced. Will come again.

Decent good grilled cheese with apple, decent burger. Yes very little seating but one very efficient waitress keeps things moving.

This place is definitely a true Chuckwagon style restaurant. There is not much seating in there but there is plenty of staff to keep the customers moving in and out. The prices are very affordable and all the food has great taste. There are some limits to the menu but those that they do offer have been developed to have great taste. The burger is fresh and not frozen as you can see the grill master make the food directly in front of you. Only suggestion would be to expand the fryer menu a little. Keep up the great work and maybe expand the hours a little. read more

Chuckwagon - Burgers Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

A small and simple place for a great breakfast. At this particular location space is at a premium so the pace picks up and the elbow room goes down, but if you've been to Chuckwagon you kinda know the picture. It likely means a hearty breakfast served quick off the griddle with line cooks slaving over some crispy hash browns all morning long. That's exactly what you'll get here. Friendly but quick service (there's folks waiting for your seat). Food that will fill your belly and warm you up if it's cool. ...and of course the creme brulee french toast. Simple in ingredients but extremely tasty and full of flavor. It has fruit so you can pretend like it is healthy, but the flavor gives a hint that the sauce is going to satisfy your sweet tooth. If you're living luxuriously in your mind - you're gonna need to get that creme brulee french toast. The speed will be for everyone's benefit (though I'm sure you can enjoy yourself if you aren't totally dilly dallying) and the price won't leave you feeling gouged. The food will get you ready for exploring the island and shouldn't weigh you down too much. read more

Best affordable breakfast on the island! Great service, great coffee, great food. Also the music here is amazing!! The vibe in this place is amazing. I will say you HAVE to be here right when it opens to get a table, or else the line is out the door. Awesome place, definitely recommend! read more

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I am not going to lie. There is nothing special about the burgers. You may find them even a bit greasy. With that said, we had the perfect spot to observe the cooking and that was our entertainment. The young man worked non-stop for the rush. After overpaying for meals (something you do on this island), we thought about this place and hit it at 11:30 in order to wait until noon which was okay as we had done everything there is to do on the island by this time our second day. You get the burger and chips or fries if you want to spend more than you should. The fries are okay. Again, nothing special. read more