Dancing Crane Coffee House

found this little gem about seven or eight years ago when we started traveling the UP for business…read moreevents ! fantastic burgers, and fresh cut fries . Now every time we go to the try to plan to make sure we can stop here and get lunch and usually order a little extra for dinner too There are multiple roads that go north from two in the so unless you're going to Sault Ste. Marie almost every time you could choose to go here which we do We always try to stop by and support Wayne and his family! great fresh burgers, fantastic customer service and love that they are second amendment supporters and did not freak out when we came in with our guns on our side they also have ice cream station in here with I don't know + flavors not exactly sure Whenever you get a chance, please stop here on your way. It's worth the trip even if it's out of your way. Lori Levi

Walked in and immediately a young man informed us it would be a long wait (45 min). We decided we…read moredidn't want to wait but used their facilities. We then thought, let's wait...pizza didn't sound too appealing. Thankful we did. The food didn't take near 45 minutes. They had just served a group of 30ish motorcycle club members causing the wait. I can tell you the moo (locally sourced from the owner's brother), fin (whitefish from Lake Superior) and the fries (fresh cut!) are all great! The owner checked on us and shared his story of opening the restaurant. He built the furniture, did the stainless work, tables, benches...all of it! Not sure we'll be back through the area anytime soon, however, if we are, we'll definitely go back. I mean, we tried everything except the ice cream...so we have to? I heard it's a state law.

Inside

Cheeseburger + small fries

See all

2 small fries - a ton!

West Pier Drive-In

4.5(126 reviews)

11.7 mi

Best Burger in the U.P.! The reason for best is because they are just as good as Clydes but just a…read morebit larger which gives more bang for the buck. Service is great and so is the view. I suggest you see for yourself.

Wonderful service, CASH ONLY! make sure to have cash in hand so you don't have to find an ATM! Did…read morea basic double cheese burger... it was in fact NOT a BASIC DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER.. it was delicious and HUGE! A wonderful and well Crafted burger... a HUGE HIDDEN GEM!

Open and super busy!

This is half of a cheeseburger. It's HUGE in comparison to the packet size

See all

We still have some snow and a little ponding, but we also have sunshine and the best burgers anywhere!

The Wicked Sister

4.4(260 reviews)

12.2 mi

A spot with a true community feel. The restaurant has a classic, casual sports-bar-style layout and…read moredecor that makes it feel immediately comfortable. The moment you walk in, you get that warm "local crowd where everyone knows everyone" kind of atmosphere, and our server was absolutely sweet and attentive. They have a very few decent vegetarian options on the menu. I ordered the black bean burger,, and it was excellent, tasted incredibly fresh and had a perfect, satisfying crunch to it. The fries were also good. For dessert, we tried the deep-fried cookie dough.. It was okay, just a bit too tough on the bite for my liking. Overall, it's a fantastic local gem with a great relaxed vibe, friendly service, and fresh food. Definitely worth checking out!

Solid food. Quick and friendly service. A chill vibe overall. Glad we made the stop and I would go…read moreback. Burger was rich! Chips were crisp. Next time I'm grabbing a beer. Oh and the pretzel with cheese dip was delicious!

Black been burger

See all

Clyde's Drive-In

4.3(285 reviews)

41.4 mi

Clyde's! Clyde's! I've been wanting to visit this place for at least 10 years. I'd read the…read morereviews, looked at the customer photos of the burgers over and over, check out the menu photos... And drool. But for whatever reason, we'd always put it off when visiting our cottage in Moran, Michigan each June. Then today me, my wife, and our dog Jax dropped in. It was EXACTLY how I thought it would be. Old school drive-in vibe, friendly server, and delicious burgers in the comfort of the family SUV. Even the fries and onion rings were perfect. We ordered a plain burger patty for the dog, and our server even brought him a biscuit treat! Who does that? We'll be regulars every time we visit our Yooper friends in our favorite state from now on. There's a Taco Bell next door. Nobody cares lol. Go there now. Unless they're closed. In which case, wait until they're open. Pay attention people!

We have tried to stop at Clyde's for years but something would always keep it from actually…read morehappening. This time we hit it at the right time. The drive up location had open spots so we took one and man we were happy. The waitress comes right to your window and takes your order, brings your food and takes your money. Cash only, but I was good with that. The waitress was very friendly, attentive and busy! She and one other were constantly going in and out taking orders, bringing food and working. The food....OMG! Go hungry if you decide to tackle their 1/2 to 3/4 lb burger. I thought I was hungry until that 1/2 lb burger came. So heavy, but soooo good. If you want a good old fashioned burger, this is it! No wonder they have a legacy and long wait time. Ours was 20 minutes this time. We had stopped another time and went in and found out it was over an hour. We passed then because of time constraints but nothing was holding us back this time. If you have passed this iconic place in the past and not stopped, you're missing out. They have other things on the menu besides burgers, so you should be able to accommodate most people in your group. So good!

Hardworking, kind, but sometimes abrupt workers.

Double burger

See all

Burger Don

4.5(67 reviews)

14.2 mi

We arrived right after they opened, and they put the kids' order in right away so the adults could…read moreponder the menu. (I love waiters that understand feeding children quickly makes the experience better for everyone :).) The adults had the spicy fried chicken sandwich with the sauce on the side and a cheeseburger with bacon. Everything was flavorful and hit the spot.

This is one of our favourites for sure. Food is consistent, atmosphere is good , service is…read moreadequate for the Soo. Price point is on par with everyone, in fact a bit better. The deep fried ice cream is much smaller now but still yummy. I have never had a bad meal. Last visit was the Taco Salad for me. Loved it. Some room for improvement needed on the service level to bring the tip up. The sense of urgency, food leaving the pass bar, servers holding food in arms and chatting then delivering. Not huge but... Again a fantastic local restaurant that has great dining potential for most. A great experience that not many in the area come close to.

Burger with Gouda cheese and all fixings. Sweet potato fries and Red Maple beer.

See all

Impossible Burger with fried egg,lettuce and garlic aoli

Stackburger

3.5(14 reviews)

13.4 mi

To me this place smells like wax The freshly mopped the floor, and then put up a wet floor sign. I…read morefell on my finger and fractured my arm. The burger was a bit greasy and altogether. It feels like a knock off of five guys and fries.

The burger was smashed ALLRIGHT,,,no meat inside ,the fries were double cooked BURNT,,,32.00 for…read moretwo fries and about a quarter pd. of meat between two burgers....GRAVY charged extra 2.00 when you can buy a gallon of premade gravy mix for 10.99,,,,NEVER GOING BACK TO THIS RIP OFF JOINT...Plus the place was filthy,gravy all over the garbage bin tables still dirty too.

Whoops... That looked so good i had to eat it first before taking a picture. Trust me it was a great burger! Loved the fries.

Burger and fries

See all

Get that order in. List your toppings selection at the cash for a custom built burger.

Moose Jaw Junction

4.5(91 reviews)

61.3 mi

Great service. Tasty pizza. Other dishes around us looked good. Great Up North atmosphere..read more

There is so much that is amazing of this place - the people who work here you can tell like being…read morethere (looking at you, Melissa). The burgers are heaven, as are fish/chips and Ruben (all I've tried thus far). Pool table is an added dash of fun. We come here annually on our family trip to MI! (The mini plastic ducks planted all over the place are me)

Bar

Reuben with fries

See all

Clyde's Drive-In

4.4(84 reviews)

14.3 mi

we have never had a bad meal. The burgers are delicious and they offer fish, shrimp, hot dogs even…read morea Bison burger! Great service from ordering to receiving your meal. Meals are made to order, nothing is sitting under a warming light. Sitting in you vehicle or the nearby park you can enjoy your meal watching the freighters go by as well as the ferry to Sugar Island as they travel through the St Mary's River !!

The food tasted okay and it was fresh but it was a little pricey especially for the size of the…read moreburgers. The service was good they came right out and took care of us.

Front of the paper menu, indoor dining space seen behind it

Drinks

See all

Black bean burger

Chuckwagon

4.5(343 reviews)

41.5 mi

With a name like Chuckwagon ... to be honest, I didn't expect much. But it turns out that you…read moreshouldn't judge a restaurant by its name, because Chuckwagon served us what was probably the best meal we had on Mackinac Island. And it was the cheapest, too! Blessed from all directions. A patty melt was on the menu, so that's what I got. I can't not get a patty melt if I see one on a menu! This one was beefy and melty, with caramelized red onions between two slices of rye bread. All of the burgers and sandwiches come with plain potato chips and a pickle spear. We also got a regular cheeseburger and bleu cheese burger. All of the burgers are served on a pretzel bun, which is not my favorite type of bun, but I wasn't eating those burgers, and the eaters didn't seem to mind. Chuckwagon has a small kids' menu (the Lil' Buckaroo's Menu), with four items on it. Your kids can choose from a pb & j sandwich, a hot dog, a grilled cheese sandwich and mac & cheese. My little buckaroo chose the mac & cheese, which I believe was Kraft mac & cheese. Kids' menu items don't come with anything additional. This is a small restaurant with limited seating. You can sit at the counter and watch the action happen, or if you're lucky, you can find one of the few tables lining the wall or located in the back of the restaurant. Either way, depending on when you visit, you might encounter a crowd! But I think it's worth it to visit this old-school diner-type restaurant.

This lively cafe has a varied menu with probably some of the best prices you will find on the…read moreisland super friendly staff. Limited seating for sure, tight spaces along the wall and a few larger tables in the back. Found the food not too greasy and the place very clean.

Front seating area

Bleu cheese burger

See all

Artwork along back booths.

Motown Nates

4.9(20 reviews)

12.2 mi

Holy smokes - sightseeing in Sault Ste Marie and decided to try Motown Nates for lunch. Food was…read moresimply fantastic! We tried the carnitas street tacos, brisket sandwich and gyro and would recommend any of those. If you're looking for reasonable priced amazing food, this is your stop.

One of the best parts of traveling is stumbling upon little gems like this. What a quirky, fun, one…read moreof a kind place! The brisket from their smoker was delectable, ditto the hand cut skin on fries. Skip the fast food joints and head straight to Motown Nates when you are in town.