Stopped in after visiting the bridge to grab some smoked fish and snacks! Nice little place with…read moreplenty of things from liquor and beer to stickers and local goods! The fish was good and the staff friendly!

Thank goodness for the extremely kind employee here who helped us out! I will always stop here when…read morewe come through. It was a clean and nice convenience store.

This place is pretty reliable and compared to the lackadaisical standards on the island service is…read morepretty prompt. The food is good.and they have decent coffee. I also like being so close to the water and the porch. One thing that was a bit of a bummer was getting my chips in a bag with my sandwich. It feels a little too pricey to just be getting a bag of 99 lays as a side

A little pricy but delicious. On this island there isn't many food choice, this place we have gone…read moreto twice was always packed. Had seating inside and outside. Breakfast and lunch options. I got the blueberry turnover both times I went you can tell it was fresh and delicious both times. The donuts are thicker (not like krispy creams). The French fries were cooked perfect. Everything we all ordered was cooked to perfection and delicious. We ended up sitting inside the first time and outside the next. If you're in town this is a great morning stop.

A godsend when there aren't many gas stations in quite a stretch! Only has three pumps and one of…read morethose is diesel. Just has the bare bones (or standard) for convenience items. Difficult to manage when it's busy but when you are panicking about your low tank that sign looked awful purty

In smaller towns, gas stations are allowed to sell beer and wine. The Upper Hand brewery was…read morestarted by the guy who owns Bell's in Kalamazoo (of Oberon fame). They only sell their beer in the U.P. and N. Wisconsin. This station had not only the common varieties, such as the delicious UPA, but the special limited editions as well (one with 10.1% alcohol). I wish I had bought them here, as the Holiday in St. Ignace had no limited editions just UPA and Lager.

A Heartwarming Stop at The Cross Village Gift Shop (I believe called Peninsulas now) - A Must-Visit…read moreon the Tunnel of Trees While riding the Tunnel of Trees on a Great Lakes motorcycle trip with a couple of friends, we made a planned stop at The Cross Village Gift Shop to grab a patch and a T-shirt to remember the ride. It was about 9:45 AM when we pulled up--only to find out they didn't open until 11. We were on a tight schedule and couldn't wait around. Just as we were about to leave, the owner came out the back door walking her dog, Chester. She greeted us warmly and explained they weren't open yet, but asked if we'd be in the area later. When we told her we wouldn't be able to return, she did something truly generous--she opened the shop early just for us. This also meant changing Chester's morning routine, where he usually walks to the post office to "get his mail"--which we learned is code for a treat from the mailman. Still, she welcomed us in, let us browse, and made sure we left with what we came for. It was such a simple act of kindness, but it stuck with us. The Cross Village Gift Shop isn't just a place to grab souvenirs--it's a place full of character, warmth, and heart. If you're anywhere near Cross Village or riding the Tunnel of Trees, make it a point to stop by. Support this small business. Meet Chester. You won't forget the experience.

Had the absolute pleasure to visit Peninsulas nestled in charming Cross Village, and I have to say:…read moreit was truly such a great retail experience that I would go out of my way just to visit again. The merchandise is not the usual stuff you find in the local souvenir shops, but curated with local/regional delights from many local businesses and artisans. You will find something amazing to commemorate a trip Up North. Outstanding service is the next thing that really stood out to me during my two visits to the shop. The shopkeepers are kind and inviting, and are the very definition of "Midwest nice." I could've spent an hour chatting with the saleswoman or the gentleman (who was either the owner or related to the owner). The whole shopping experience was so wonderful, I just had to write a review. If you're ever in the area or nearby, Peninsulas should be a destination.

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 love this place for a quick lunch. You can call ahead and order a pizza which is amazing. They…read moreusually have pre-made sandwiches and a other specialty items. Its welcoming and cozy. I always love my visit to Cross Village Store/General.

Avoid at all cost the owner needs help. .she hates handicapped people ,will scream at the top of…read moreher lungs .there's nothing professional about her.prices are high,customer service sucks.harbor springs has wonderful service centers give them your money,then go to legs inn for lunch skip her all together, For every action there is a reaction and this is mine

Nice staff....Great pizza's…read more They carry most of what is needed without having to make the trip into Petoskey...but really like the Pizza's Also Ice cream.....