Friendly and well-stocked grocery store in Cedarville (the only one in this small town!) You know…read moreyou're a real local when you call it the Red Owl (after its former name). They have everything you need - produce is a bit limited but fresh, a housewares section, and even a pretty nice (though small) organic food selection. They also have a recycling return and an area just inside the door with all the community postings on a big bulletin board about events and other info. Nice, helpful and efficient employees. Carts aren't allowed outside but they always have an employee ready to help you out with special loading carts. Prices are steeper than you'll find in Sault Ste. Marie but it's the only full grocery in the area and you're supporting a nice, locally-owned business.

Very overpriced lately. Produce department sorely lacking. 18 eggs last week was over 7$, went to…read moreanother store they were a little over4$. I seriously avoid shopping there. Two years ago they bought beef at the fair, passed the ridiculously high price they paid on to the consumer, didn't tell you that they get a tax write off for the difference between market prices and what they pay!

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!

Great small store, excellent selection of smoked fish, Jerky, cheese etc. reasonably priced and…read morevery friendly knowledgeable staff. Will definitely be back.

I had a latte and it was perfect. Great espresso and nice baristas! Definitely going again next…read moretime.

The food and drink were great. Shop was filled with typical coffee shop products. Well put…read moretogether. Need to work on customer service with a smile! Everyone just looked like they were pissed off/...customers and staff?!!!! Maybe all hungover it was July 5th Could be better at calling orders out to customers. Or at least label orders.... They forgot my wife's BB and it was a shit show...it took 20 minutes after we told them they forgot....

Heck yes, this place was quaint and had all the things we needed. Our goal was to get fresh fish…read morelocally while camping and we found some delicious whitefish. They have the quick grabs of salmon dip, whitefish dip, smoked salmon and so much more. The staff was super friendly and helpful.

Great little fish place that we found! We loved it on our trip up north! They were helpful and…read morefriendly! We got the pate and the rattle bites. They were both amazing! I loved the bite sized smoked fish! The pate was heavenly! We had crackers and it was delicious!!! It didn't make it 24 hours lol! Overall, a great experience and when we go back up north, we will go there again!!!

I was on the hunt for vegan fudge for a friend and I believe Ryba's is the only one on the island…read morethat carries a vegan option. Nate and I also got a few slices for ourselves; chocolate cherry, chocolate mint, and chocolate peanut butter. Of course they had samples so we were sold. They packed our fudge up in a cute pink tote, which made for a great gift bag when I gave my friend her fudge. She said the vegan fudge was really good and my favorite was the chocolate peanut butter. The cherry was a close second! They have plenty of flavors to choose from and you really can't go wrong. I will be back the next time we're on Mackinac Island.

The Best Fudge AND The Best Customer Service! First of…read moreall... Ruba's Fudge is the BEST fudge ever! It's rich, smooth, creamy, and absolutely delicious. I love all the flavors, and honestly, it's hard to pick a favorite! I bought several boxes earlier this year to take with me on my Alaskan cruise for a candy gift exchange. I froze the fudge without the boxes and carefully put the boxes away so I could repackage everything when it was time to give them as gifts. Well...fast forward to getting ready for my cruise, and I couldn't find the boxes! PANIC! My husband called Ruba's and explained what I was doing with the fudge and asked if we could purchase replacement boxes and have them overnighted. Thankfully, I found the boxes shortly afterward, so he called back before they shipped. But here's the part that really impressed me... They were going to send the boxes to us FREE OF CHARGE anyway! They didn't have to do that, but they were more than happy to help make sure I could give these little Mackinac Island treats as gifts on my cruise. So not only does Ruba's have the best fudge on Mackinac Island, but they also have the BEST customer service! And let's be honest--their adorable little boxes make the perfect gift, too! If you're visiting Mackinac Island, Ruba's Fudge is a MUST! Buy some for yourself, buy some for your family, and definitely buy some to take home as gifts. You won't be disappointed! Best fudge. Best customer service. Cutest boxes. What more could you ask for?

Headed over after the Jack Pine Lumberjack show, the ticket stubs had coupons for fudge- Win/Win!…read moreGrabbed pizza from Fox's Den pizza and enjoyed some ice cream. Marshall's staff was friendly & helpful - highly recommend the cherry cordial fudge!

Of all the MANY fudge shops in Mackinaw City (we counted 7!), Marshall's wins our vote. Not only…read moreare they actually making fudge on premises and on display, they are the most welcoming, friendly, and informative shop. The staff all went out of their way to satisfy our curiosity about their vast selection of fudge, candies, chocolates, and flavored popcorn, but they also provided us with tips and ideas of other things to do in the area. A shout-out to Brittany for her fantastic hospitality! We actually went to Marshall's twice!

On an island filled with fudge and ice cream shops, Sanders is one of them. That old cliche is…read moretrue: You really could throw a stone on Mackinac Island and hit 10 fudge or ice cream shops. (Is that a cliche? It should be.) And if you don't like fudge or ice cream? Well, you're S.O.L., my friend. Luckily, my kids like ice cream, so we headed to Sanders because it was basically across the street from our hotel. They got a milkshake and a scoop of chocolate ice cream in a cup (their standard orders), and they were happy with their treats. But if you're looking for some other kinds of ice cream treats, they also have sundaes and things of that nature. Sanders also has a whole case of chocolate goodies, like peanut clusters, coconut clusters and pecan clusters (they seem to like their clusters here); chocolate-covered Rice Krispie Treats; truffles and peanut butter cups and toffee; caramel apples; and lots more. Oh, and fudge. But honestly, I would get fudge somewhere else that isn't a chain. There are lots of fudge places on the island. That's the thing: Sanders is a chain. But it's a Michigan chain, and originated in Detroit, so it's kinda local. Nevertheless, it's a good place to pop into to find something sweet to eat.

My wife really enjoyed the ice cream at Sanders. I thought their fudge was OK. Something really…read morecool about this place is they offer fudge that is sugar-free, dairy free, or they have a gluten-free fudge option as well. If you have dietary restrictions, you should definitely check this out.

Skip the other fudge stores and buy your fudge here! I've been a summer tourist in Mackinaw City…read morefor 60+ years. Lucky to have a family cottage nearby. Summer tourists are locally called FUDGIES because who can resist buying some when the product is everywhere calling to you. Murdick's is family owned since it was started so expect knowledgeable service. Flavors are traditional and oh so good. My favorites are the Cherry and Chocolate Walnut.

Best fudge in Mackinaw City!! Wish I was there to buy more. Purchased 3 different flavors. All…read morewere creamy and delish!