Kettlewell's is closed for the season (last day is Labor Day) but I had to add it to Yelp because…read moreit's such a cute spot and deserves some extra business when they reopen next season! We had a rental house around the corner and it delighted me to have a little dessert and snack shop nearby. It's a walk up window specializing in soft serve treats like cones, sundaes, flurries, shakes and malts. The ice cream is smooth and dreamy! I had the turtle sundae and it was divine! My mom went for a soft serve with strawberries and we were impressed that it was chunks of fresh strawberries, not a fake syrup. My husband went with an orange float and it was made with local Northwoods soda. It was all so good! They also have a menu of savory snacks like soft pretzels, nachos, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches, and sloppy joes. We kept talking about stopping by for a pretzel but it didn't work out so I can't speak much to their savory offerings, unfortunately. The stand itself is adjacent to the GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo and, upon looking the place up online, I learned that Kettlewell's is the name of a groundbreaking moth researcher and that's the kind of nerdy trivia that I live for. Reopening May 1st so mark your calendars!

An amazing little addition to our community. Kettlewells sits in a tiny building. They have lots of…read morechoices and plenty of outdoor seating. The staff are amazing, and keep up a great pace. The portions are always hearty with lots of fillings or toppings.

If these pictures say anything, the ice cream was solid and top notch. Definitely stop in!read more

We stopped at Higgins General Store for a sweet treat after dinner. This general store has a quaint…read moreambiance and offers a little bit of everything you might need for a trip to Torch Lake. They serve Hudsonville ice cream, which is my absolute favorite (yummersville!) The young man behind the counter was incredibly hardworking. We will be back!

A Bellaire classic! There was a line out the door on the 4th of July but it moved fairly quickly…read more Portions are huge and the quality of the soft serve, hot fudge and cookie dough were all very good. Love a sundae with whipped cream and a cherry and glad it was included at Ruthie's. We did not get chicken but smelled it on the patio haha. Ample seating outside. Friendly hardworking staff.

This was one of the worst experiences I've had a business. Not only was the service horrible, slow…read moreand rude but the atmosphere in the restaurant was gross and tacky. The restaurant was covered in horrendous ai stickers which were being sold for outrageous prices. However the ridiculous pricing didn't stop there. The food was laughably priced. 9 dollars for a sandwich, not including a drink or a side. A side was 7 dollars and a drink 3 and I'm rounding down. When ordering the ladies there were obviously not enthused and had no care on how long people might wait. They even forgot my mother's drink and made her pay for another. Once again the inside was dirty. When the food, ever so slowly, came we sat outside. I will admit that was the only nice part, we sat outside with an umbrella shading us. When finally seeing the food I almost had hope that it might be good, not enough to justify the exorbitant pricing but good. The sandwhich looked big and the onion rings looked well fried. However when I took a bite of the sandwich I was extremely disappointed. Not a lick of seasons and the patty was absolutely disgustingly cheap and tough. You would be better off at McDonalds. The onion rings while more visually appealing were also quite bland. And the size of the large drink was not nearly big enough to justify the price. The real kicker is for three people it was almost 80 dollars. It would be better to eat at McDonalds and get ice cream at fudgee's in the next town over.

Such a cute little ice cream spot! The ice cream was delicious, the staff was friendly, and it was…read morethe perfect stop while we were in Elk Rapids.

Great ice cream flavors, big portion. One scoop of ice cream is like 2 cups. Also it is very…read moreaffordable, $5 a scoop, cash only though. They have so many unique flavor and local flavor. Good thing it is summer and we can go swimming, otherwise back is getting big from eating their delicious ice cream.

We stopped while returning home from vacation. The young lady working the store was so very nice…read moreand helpful. We got to meet the owner and enjoyed his hospitality. The ice cream was delicious! I got the cherry chocolate and my wife got chewy cow. They were both so very good. We sampled several of the cheese, can't wait to put it on a cracker. Store was nice and had lots of local items If you're in the area, it's a definite stop.

Stopped by on a cold day and had a wonderful time! Everyone was so nice and helpful, we loved…read moregetting to chat with them and try their tasty ice cream and cheese. Definitely recommend for a fun little stop and to get good local ice cream/cheese/meat!

On a recent trip here, I purchased a few souvenirs. Socks with Michigan and Petoskey stone print on…read morethem. A t-shirt, a tea ball and some pretzels (pop daddy brand made in Howell, MI). The pretzels are Mexican street corn flavor, tasty. I had a Nutella latte while here, there's ice cream also.

The people that work here are amazing the products that they sell are great, great snacks, great…read morecoffee, and ice cream bar. The manager has wonderful customer service. We dropped off a UPS package that had been misplaced, and Fawn went above and beyond to fix the issue. Can't thank her enough. If you're driving through Mancelona, it is the one place you should stop!

Visited this ice cream shop while visiting the local area. Very busy on a Sunday night and I can…read moresee why. The sundae was great and the shake too! Would highly recommend.

This review is just for the vanilla soft serve, which is all we got and we loved. Very creamy and…read morecheap ($4.50 for a medium). They also have quite the assortment of fudge if you're into that.

Awesome ice cream place! Nice creamy ice cream. I got the double peanut butter brownie crunch -…read moredelicious and very peanut butter-y. The flurries are good too. The second time I came I got an oero flurry. Their large is more like a medium. It was good but I'd have to say that their scooped ice cream is much better than their flurries. Also, they only accept cash.

Since its opening when i was little Ive been coming here almost every year! Its a tradition that…read morestarted after bobs corner closed down. Great ice cream!

Fantastic sandwich and pizza option if you're headed to or from Sleeping Bear Dunes!…read more We came across Shipwreck Cafe after stopping for gas next door on the way to Sleeping Bear Dunes. We wanted a kid friendly option and came in for the pizza, but ended up being blown away by the massive sandwich menu! Don't be discouraged by the line - it moves FAST!!!! The young people at the register and in the kitchen are efficient and so nice!!! We arrived about half an hour before the sign says pizzas are ready, and the lovely man at the register said "sure!" when we asked if we could order a pizza. The menu has something for everyone - Including plenty of vegetarian options (I think they even had a vegan option). I loved my Griffon, and the meat eaters in our group enjoyed the SS Noronic (a BLT) and the Fitzgerald. Our kids devoured their cheese pizza! They also carry Great Lakes Co Chips, which are some of the best potato chips we've ever had. Our sandwiches were all so inventive with delicious, fresh ingredients, amazing condiments, and the most freshly baked "pretzel rolls" ever. If this place wasn't a vacation stop for us, we'd be back all the time! Our kiddos favorite part, bedsides the pizza, were the tiny plastic swords that came in our sandwiches holding them together. When they each wanted one more sword, we went back inside and the staff inside was so used to kids asking for more tiny swords that their response to "May we have two more swords?" Was "Sure! What colors?!" Very different from what the response would have been where we're from. :) We even came back later in the day for the frozen custard!!! All in all, it was a great experience with great food, great service, plenty of outdoor picnic tables under umbrellas, and something for everyone to eat.

I think I can sum this one up by saying that I stopped here two days in a row and got the same…read moreexact thing both times. I opted for the Morazan and it was perfect. Wait time was minimal, benches outside were numerous -- this is the perfect sandwich shop for breakfast, brunch, or lunch.

This place used to be good quality at a reasonable price. The prices have jumped at least 30%, the…read morequality was way lower and......they happily add an additional 3% fee if you use a card. What a disappointment, this place reprevents everything wrong in today's society. Greedy, cheap and greedy.

If you're staying in or near Fife Lake, we highly recommend walking down the street to get ice…read morecream from Fife Lake Dairy Bar during the summer. They have a wide selection of ice cream, flurries, and shakes, as well as some other food items. Only outdoor seating is available, so visit on a nice day, but there is a nice view of the lake. The people working the counter were quick and friendly. It's a popular ice cream spot right on the lake, and enjoying the sun and ice cream gives it the perfect summer feeling.