Amazing staff . And food! I visit weekly for lunch . Great selection of meats, wines, spirits.read more

Whether I'm running in for a beach snack and a beverage, picking up something for dinner or…read moregrabbing some wine/spirits, Toski Sands always delivers. They source quality products and have a great team that has been working there for years. Always a great experience!

This place gets five galactic stars because of 1) their freshly made sushi section, made to order…read moreeven available, and 2) in-store Starbucks. Up-north folk will agree when I say both of these uber-important factors are hard to find north of the 45th parallel, let alone together under one roof. Huge wine selection, and even liquor. This place is a win-win. Plus lots of groceries, duh.

Michele, a customer service manager, was working the register. She was nothing but rude to a lady…read morein front of me whose card declined, throwing her hands up with a condescending attitude. She refused to accept my valid ID to purchase alcohol because it is still vertical. It is a valid ID for a 23 year old woman, for the next 2 years. I politely tried to explain why it was still valid, just vertical because I got it renewed right before my 21st birthday. She was nothing but rude, unwilling to listen to me, just stating she refused to take it. Luckily I had someone with me who was also of age and had a horizontal ID. She was talking behind my back to my partner stating that I was the problem. Nothing but rude incompetence both for the lady in front of me and myself. Definitely not going back for a while, totally ruined my experience.

This is the best place in Northern Michigan for all of your local seafood needs! They have some of…read morethe best smoked fish out there and the freshest fish anywhere! I can't recommend them enough.

Amazing selection of fish and smoked fish! We had their cajun sausage, maple smoked whitefish, an…read moreentire whitefish (don't remember the name), smoked trout... all for less than $40! Such a steal! Service was awesome, quick and the fish are packaged really well (with ice and all!). I wish I had taken pictures, honestly, but after we paid, we promptly devoured the smoked whitefish and packaged the rest to go back to Kalamazoo (yes, we drove that far!)

Excellence. Always the best. Every, single, time. The Best…read moreraw or smoked salmon, trout, whitefish & more. Excellent dips. Knowledgeable waitstaff. The legendary John Cross never disappoints.

The fish are fresh, the service is friendly and accommodating. The family feeling is apparent. The…read moreambiance is the best part. It takes you back to the way the local small fish shops have been forever on the shore of our lakes!

Super nice but their whitefish dip is so runny it's gross. I don't know how they ever sell it more…read morethan once because I'd never buy it again.

The smoked fish is good but it won't blow your mind. It's on par with a lot of other places in…read morenorthern Michigan. But OMG best smoked turkey ever. Absolute best anywhere. Flavorful and juicy. Expensive but worth every penny.

Lots of prepared food items in here…read more I wanted to eat a ton of food here, had it make it a quick trip so I wouldn't buy more food than I would be able to eat, plus we have no fridge in our hotel to keep the food. Their sandwiches, bowls, potato salads all look so yummy. We came knit to grab some water and head back on the roads

If you want a environmentally conscious, casual breakfast and lunch place without artificial…read moreadditives this is your spot. It is a fun location with plenty of seating, bright ambience and friendly staff. There is a parking lot out the back or street parking which is harder to find but doable. There are some options like smoothies and other 'healthy' choices which is what attracted us to drive over and try it out. Sadly given that I am vegan I found there to be very limited choices. The menu says vegan and gluten free options available but from I could tell only two things could be made vegan. It was disappointing but if we had really studied the menu I might have been more prepared. My husband tried the special of an olive filled cheese with Brussels sprout slaw which he throughly enjoyed. He said the olives were tangy and led to a great balance with the feta. It was a small portion so I shared with him so might not satisfy some for lunch. I ordered the power bowl with curried cauliflower, rice, sweet potatoes, avocados and black beans. It was pretty good but as I didn't want the cream (forgot to ask for vegan option but coconut yogurt was potentially available) it was not as creamy as possible. I think a cashew cream would have been the best option. The potato salad side was pretty bland as well, so not the best choice. I had to add tons of pepper to season it, which I try to never do but go with the chefs preference. Not an option here. My suggestion would be to have one totally vegan you don't have to ask to change anything option so as to be welcoming to those of us 'crazies' as in a new spot it is just hard to catch all the subtleties of menus. It reminded me of a healthy version of Panera to be honest. Good but not my first choice. Thus my 3 stars as if you are going to tout yourself as the healthy option then make more room for those doing optional lifestyles.

Stopped in for lunch on a whim and we were all highly impressed…read more The smoked whitefish spread was more like a whitefish salad, which I LOVED. Piled it on bread the next day and was very happy. Smoked whitefish chowder was homemade with love and care and I would drink this by the gallon. Whitefish and walleye baskets were to die for. And the whitefish sandwich was as amazing as you'd expect. Bonus: the fries that came with the sandwich and baskets were also utterly delicious. Cannot say enough good things about this place. I will definitely make this a regular stop coming in and out of the UP and plan better so that I can take more home from here next time. Big thanks to the wonderful staff for their hospitality and pride in their food.

Wherever I can support local during my travels, I'm all for it. Last week, I brought a group of…read moreTexans, Missourians, and Californians here for lunch during our week-long tour through both Michigan's Lower and Upper Peninsulas. While we found this to be a charming local fish and specialty market, we were unfortunately underwhelmed by the food. Most of us ordered the 2-piece whitefish basket with fries. The fish itself seemed fresh, but the batter lacked seasoning and could have been much crispier. The fries were also fairly soggy. We also tried the whitefish chowder, which desperately needed salt. Adding a bit ourselves made a huge difference in flavor. We arrived well before the lunch rush and practically had the place to ourselves, so perhaps this was just an off day. Still, the fish baskets felt severely under-fried and lacking overall flavor, which was disappointing given the local reputation and specialty focus.

Great smoked fish. Great taxidermy. I like supporting this business. It's pure Michigan at its best.read more

The go to place for authentic smoked whitefish in Michigan. Not an eat-in place but fresh food…read more Don't expect anything other than fish & bottled or canned beverages. Good fish if you are looking for Michigan fish

Gourmet food and wine, knowledgeable staff who can guide you in the direction of your taste or…read morepreference, all sorts of condiments, meats, cheeses, and accoutrements to satisfy your gourmet needs. No real ambience to speak of, but it is well organized and easy to find all sorts of unique items for yourself or gifts for someone else perhaps a housewarming gift? Recommended Tip: they do serve sandwiches and have a salad bar as well. Should you desire something for a quick lunch on the go or a picnic at the beach or park?

Smell the fish before you buy it. We were excited for a new shipment of Salmon, but disappointed…read morewhen we opened the packaging to cook it.

Oooohhh how my love of hot dogs runs SO deep. But my partner has been RAVING about this spot for so…read morelong, we finally got a chance to grab hot dogs (to go) while also buying some to grill, and some other meats to smoke for the house. I think they're all pork based, so if you're not a pork hot dog person, this isn't the spot for you, but they're delicious. They have a small little parking lot, and they're extremely efficient. You order everything at the counter, and if you want hot dogs to go for an affordable lunch, this is the spot! They even have some cute t-shirts, hats and other cute merch. I kind of wanted a hat, but said no... maybe next time.

Excellent smoke meats, hot dogs for a quick, affordable lunch and friendly service. The store has…read moret-shirts, condiments, drinks, etc. , and is really friendly and casual ambiance. This is a very enjoyable stop.