While searching for a baker for our wedding, I got a chance to try and meet a few bakers from the…read morebridal show in Charlevoix. Because there were so many, I ended up getting a couple of the bakers confused. But regardless, I made an appointment for my fiancé (ATT) and I to head up north for a couple tasting appointments. Again, to my surprise, this location was at the baker's home, which was gorgeous! It sat behind a lake and we entered through the back door that led straight into the kitchen. You could definitely tell that this baker knew what she was doing because everything was laid out beautifully and organized. We had one of the last appointments and thought we would be sitting one-on-one with the baker, but noticed it was more like a tasting buffet, where we got to mix and match different flavor cakes and frostings, which was nice because we could talk about each one in private. There was a couple girls assisting the couples and available for any questions we had and even had several binders full of past wedding/celebration cakes. My personal favorite was the vanilla bean cake but had a hard time choosing a frosting. Personally, the frosting was a bit too sweet for me. We ended up not going with BED for our wedding, but definitely thought the price was similar to the bakers around northern Michigan. I believe there was an minimum of $250 that we had to spend, especially because it was going to be delivered to Castle Farms in Charlevoix, which isn't bad. But we ended up going with a baker in SE Michigan for $150 for the same amount of cake/cupcakes for 50-60 people.

Excellent quality and price! Ordered a two tier (9 inch, 6 inch, for 25-30 people) wedding cake for…read moreour reception on Mackinac Island. The cake and delivery fee were very reasonable, and the vanilla with vanilla bean frosting cake was so delicious (my mom kept ravings about it days after). The buttercream frosting was exactly to my specification. Highly recommend.

We loved our cookie SO much that we went back the next day for a second! The cookie variety was…read moregreat and there were also gluten free options. I would highly recommend trying the birthday cookie with icing, it made the saying icing on top come to life by complementing the cookie so well! The shop is filled with Mackinac merch and Cookie Co. merch that is worth stopping in for even if you don't feel in the mood for a cookie. While we were not there for a coffee, the barista was extremely welcoming and kind!

I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say this was one of the best cookies I've ever had. This tiny…read moreshop is right by the Arnold Ferry dock, so Nate and I stopped in before hopping on the ferry back to the mainland. They have several different flavors which made it difficult to choose, but we went with the peanut butter chocolate chunk. When I say these cookies are massive, I mean they are like the size of my face. I thought there's no way we need more than one, we will just share... well we should have gotten more than one, because while we did share, I really wanted more of those cookies for later. The texture of this cookie was perfection, and my favorite kind of cookie, with slightly crisp edges and a chewy center. The peanut butter flavor was the right level, and the chocolate chunks were delicious. The employees working were so helpful, sweet, and patient while I tried to decide which ONE cookie I was going to order. (again... I should have gotten more than one!) The owner was there and was so sweet, chatting with us about baking, her business, and living on the island. She posts fun videos on social media about her life living on Mackinac Island year-round and said their business (currently in its second season) is booming! I can see why, and I will definitely be back whenever I'm on the island again.

My wife went in to get some Fudge, while the fam, German Shep (Mando) and I waited outside. (I…read moredidn't check to see if it was pet friendly, I just automatically believe a food-service place wouldn't appreciate a 90 pound dog blowing his coat in the store!) A very nice guy came out and asked a few questions about Mando and showed some affection. Then asked if he could get Mando some ice cream. (I showed him my wife and said she would need to answer as she's a vet tech.) Next thing I know, here comes this exceptional man with a med bowl of vanilla for my pooch. Free. (The Fudge my wife bought was also exceptional!)

Even the artwork displays the level of quality they have. With ai artwork along their walls, it's…read moreplain to see why their products taste horrendous. They make homemade icecream despite not seeming to know what they're doing in that department. And their fudge isn't that good either, which explains why they refuse samples for health reasons despite doing samples (only one per customer) with their icecream. If they cannot do fudge samples in a clean and safe manner then I have concerns about their cleanliness. According to yelp they got marked down by the health department for not washing their hands so maybe that was for the best. I wished I noticed the ai art originally because it'd at least warn me that their products, and frankly their workers, were disappointing at best. I assumed they would know how to do either icecream or fudge in Mackinac City but clearly not.

We loved standing outside and watching them make the fudge from the window. We couldn't be inside…read morevery long because it was very hot standing in there the day we visited. The staff were okay, we felt a little rushed even though there was no line when we came in. But the fudge is amazing- literally the best I ever had. We chose the chocolate cherry to share. Your piece comes wrapped with a tiny wooden knife to cut to share. Staff told us it lasts weeks out of the fridge.

I was really looking forward to this place and was very disappointed. First of all, they only offer…read morea sample of one favor they decide on, you are not able to taste any of the other flavors. Secondly, they do not offer any smaller sizes of each flavor, only a giant slice of something you don't even know if you're going to like because .... they don't offer samples. And thirdly, the workers are beyond rude. I get the fact that you deal with hundreds upon hundreds of people a day but you need to realize that for each one of us, this is an experience we have been eagerly anticipating. So reluctantly,I purchased three giant slices because they had a buy 2 get a 3rd half off deal. The fourth disappointment came when I tasted it, it was so dry that I regretted buying them. I gave them 2 stars instead of one because I did enjoy watching them make the fudge, that was interesting.

Both girls working were very nice! I usually get a small scoop which I know means two scoops and…read moresplit it for my two kids. Here they had a kids scoop option so each kid got their own. I decided last minute to get the Mackinac Island fudge and peanut butter ice cream. The fudge looked good, but we already had our fair share from the island the day before. The ice cream was delicious and I'd go back!

Bought 3 slices of fudge to take home. Different varieties. All three were dried out. Could not…read moreeven cut them they were so hard. Thought I could have a nice treat to share with the family but I was very wrong. Very expensive to have to throw in the trash. Very disgusted. I do not recommend going there.

While staying in mackinaw city on vacation, we stopped here pretty much every night; we love…read morekilwins ice cream. The staff are very friendly and even though the store is small they have an exit on the other side after you pay to help the line move along. The area is great- its right by mackinaw crossings so we were able to shop and let our child play on the playground after enjoying some icecream. Plenty of parking in the lots nearby when we came (in summer on a weekend).

Food and treats are delicious as always! The problem I had was being painfully flirted with while…read moregoing down the ice cream line. Not only did he, Zeke, not ask me what I would like, he pushed through other working people to continue talking to me and my friend. He asked about where we live, which college we go to, and if we were single. Both of us are not single and he didn't believe us. We felt pressured to lie where we were staying and who we were with. Not cheerful or helpful at all. He was around our age (18-20) and went back to the corner of the store not helping anyone else and staring at my friend and I once somebody else finally asked what we would like. Love the food but wouldn't come back to this location. Super awkward and uncomfortable experience.

We were returning from Tractor Supply on US-31, NE of Petoskey when we spotted the familiar Aunt…read moreMillie's logo on the south side of the road. An Aunt Millie's bakery outlet? Turn around for that one! We love the Aunt Millie's bakery outlet. You will too. Where else can you stuff a bag full of really healthy 100% whole wheat Aunt Millie's sandwich bread (offset by the bargain-priced chocolate-covered graham crackers) for less than ten bucks? We have never noticed a problem due to the bread being considered less than just-made fresh. They do their rising process properly, so Aunt Millie's bread never gets moldy and yucky before its time. We love it for sandwiches, or just toast. My hubby is a home-made cookie snob. He complains if I buy ready-made cookies from Meijer. Yet he will eat the chocolate covered graham crackers if I get them for $1.79 from Aunt Millie's. And they're good, too. THE MAP IS WRONG, unless it has updated to show the location as being NORTHEAST of downtown Petoskey. UPDATE: No longer open every day of the week. As of Sept. 2014, only open Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat.

This bread outlet is great. My old girlfriend worked at a Weber's Bread outlet in California…read more Terrific prices, friendly staff, and normally excellent selection. We always go here to stock up on our bread supplies including English Muffins which I enjoy.

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!