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    Chuckwagon

    4.5 (350 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    CHUCKWAGON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Artwork along back booths.
    Kristin H.

    Everything you should expect from a traditional breakfast/lunch diner. From sitting at the counter on barstools watching the grill cooks prepare the food to the waitress calling you honey. Quick service, good food, and endless cups of coffee. Took one star away because they don't have gluten-free toast . (I know, I know... what traditional diner would have gluten-free toast)

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    Amy D.

    We ate lunch here upon the suggestion of our kayak tour guide. He said they had the best burgers on the island. I don't know if they are, but they were very good. The place is a diner and VERY small. However, we got a table as soon as we walked in. It was warm inside and cramped, but the service was friendly and quick. The guy in charge, possibly the owner, had a Bengals hat on and we immediately said "Who Dey" because we live in Cincinnati. He responded the same so I felt we had a little bond with the place. I had the Who Dey burger, which was a burger cooked on the flattop with pulled pork, onion rings, slaw, and a sweet sauce. It was very messy but yummy. My wife had the Blue Cheese burger and enjoyed every last bite. Their fries are non-traditional because they are cut in rounds on a spiralizer. They were excellent.

    Rodeo burger with fries
    Jill B.

    Service was spectacular. Food came out fast and staff were friendly. Burgers were pretty solid - can't complain. Fries were definitely worth the $4 up charge and the best part of the meal. Was hoping they had the Who Dey burger but probably out of ingredients since the season is almost over.

    Great burger and pile of sad chips
    Abby B.

    Really solid burger at a shocking price. $14 for a plain cheeseburger, + 70c for every extra add, so we thought we might as well order a special with toppings and condiments for closer to $16-17. Rattlesnake and olive burgers were both fantastic, but on the smaller side and served with basic Lays chips. We couldn't justify adding fries for $4 each. The Chuckwagon might be a better spot for breakfast - or just might be another case of Mackinac sticker shock.

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    Cheney H.

    Great burgers! I tried the PB & J burger- don't let the habanero jelly scare you, it was very low heat and just a FANTASTIC flavor. The peanut butter was very subtle and it all came together to make just a delicious burger. My husband got your classic cheese burger and rated is a solid burger that he would eat again. We upgraded to fries and they were thin, not too salty and just great. The restaurant is pretty small with some seats along the wall, a few tables in the very back and some bar seating.

    Cheese burger with chips... add a pretzel bun (comes with it ) and it is yummy
    Sharon S.

    Love love the Chuck Wagon! We eat here every time we are on the island. The staff are friendly and so very efficient. The food is good and the prices , while island prices, are fair. I had the cheeseburger and my husband had the Aloha Burger, mine was good his was amazing! It was $19.00 for the specialty Aloha burger and an up charge of $4 for fries.

    Sean T.

    We enjoyed it. It was a great kickstart to our day on the island. It was busy as to be expected, but we did not wait too long and they were able to process customers in a timely manner.

    Owner John and our kids.
    Nathan A.

    Our family had a great meal at The Chuckwagon. We were able to score four seats at the counter where we could see all the action. The food was super fast and it was a great meal. I'm pretty picky with my burgers but this one was well seasoned and juicy. John (Owner? & Grill-master) came over at the end of our meal and started a conversation with our kids (ages 6&9) and they really hit it off. This lunch was the highlight of our day trip to Mackinac Island.

    Omelette with ham
    Eric G.

    I'll say it...it's overhyped. Great price, but it's super basic food for what you get. I got the ham omelette with toast. The omelette was basic with the ham. The ham was incredibly salty. Cheese slices were processed cheese. The toast didn't taste fresh or good for that matter. Glad we tried it, but definitely not coming back for breakfast

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    The Chuckwagon is a classic! Delicious breakfast prepared super quick while the restaurant was packed. Efficient fun wait staff.

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    2 years ago

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

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

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    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

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    3 years ago

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

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

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

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    After a full day of walking, biking, and convincing myself I definitely wasn't tired, Millie's on…read moreMain hit the spot. My daughter ordered the burger, and it was a winner. The patty was juicy, the bun was soft and fluffy, and somehow she still managed to have room for dessert. Kids are magical like that. My husband and I both ordered the pan-fried whitefish because, come on... you're on Mackinac Island. You have to. The fish was fresh, flaky, and perfectly cooked with a light, crispy crust that let the flavor of the whitefish shine. Exactly what we were hoping for. The restaurant has a fun, laid-back atmosphere that feels like the perfect place to recharge before heading back out to explore the island. The service was friendly, the food came out quickly, and everything tasted fresh. If you're visiting Mackinac, don't overthink it. Order the whitefish, steal a fry from whoever you're eating with (it's vacation, calories are on island time), and enjoy a great meal.

    It was surprisingly empty when we went in, perhaps because we were there between major meal times…read more But we were greeted, seated and then promptly ordered. Everyone was friendly, the restaurant and restroom was clean. The atmosphere felt very cozy, we had a seat by the window which was lovely for people watching although apparently people line up for the carriage ride right outside the window. Our food was great, a really good experience.

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    4.5(55 reviews)
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    Stopped in while exploring the Island. LOVED the ceiling!…read more I opted for the fish and chips which comes with a side of Cole slaw (vinegar based). I traveled to Scotland and London, and this fish and chips beat out what I had while there. I am not a huge fan of steak fries, but these lived up to my expectations and had enough crisp on some to make up for the softness I associate with this type of fry. The Cole slaw was enough to be a meal in itself. But the fish, were the star of my plate and the tartar sauce...I need this recipe or a bottle of the sauce. My travel mate opted for the Ruben sandwich. I tasted the corned beef, had a great flavor to it. There were no complaints from our table. She also got a coffee to go, asked for cream...came out with the cutest little cream pitcher. The cup is also biodegradable, which is great since it would end up in a recycle bin along the way. Great staff, clean, nice restrooms (two sets), and plenty of space to have a group come in for a sit down meal.

    Stopped in here after the 8 mile bicycle ride. The young lady recommended it when we turned the…read morebikes in. Scored two seats at the bar. The Doud's Ale was excellent. Ordered wings and an order of chips (fries). Both were excellent! Bartender offered us more blue cheese dressing without us asking. Small thing, but nice touch; her service was excellent. It's very "pubbish" and comfortable. Great vibe. If you go to the island, I highly recommend this place. The prices were actually less than I thought they would be...a big order of fries was five bucks. Beer on tap was eight bucks. After, go to Kilwins for a cone and sit on a hotel porch.

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    3.8(136 reviews)
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    Delicious ribs. Fork tender and slow cooked, flavorful and fat was fully rendered for a 5/5…read moreexperience, highly recommend. Informal outdoor setting perfect for all ages with bean bags for the kids. Note place is crowded and hosts are inexperienced so you may have to wait for a table and you may be seated out of order. Our service was good though once seated. Frozen painkiller drink with floater was top-notch and we ended up coming back twice just for that. This is a BBQ place but everyone was ordering pizza, I recommend the BBQ.

    We decided to stop by this restaurant after someone suggested it to me. It is quite a walk. Once…read moreyou get to the sign, you have to walk all the way to the back and a Up a steep hill. They did not have high chairs but let the kids sit on the wagon. We ordered our food quickly. The server was super sweet as well. When the food came out, my husband's was covered in red onion which he had asked to not be on the pizza. It was a simple small mistake. The guy took it back and we can see where the pizza was being made. We saw them have a conversation and check ticket. The guy came back and apologized and said it will be a moment. I did feel bad because I ate my pizza and almost finished eating by the time his came out. The margherita wasnt too bad. It was just very saucy and the sauce wasnt sweet it was thick and heavy. I stil enjoyed it and ate a lot of it. I just prefer sweeter ones. My husband absolutely loved hus bbq chicken one. He said there is no red sauce on it and its bbq sauce instead. He was very happy. The fries are good but they charge you $10 for fries which seemed like a lot. Overall, the food was good. The place is super nice and out in the open. I liked the vibe.

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    Ice House BBQ - Ice House BBQ is located behind the historic Island House Hotel on Mackinac Island.

    Ice House BBQ is located behind the historic Island House Hotel on Mackinac Island.

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