I was on the hunt for vegan fudge for a friend and I believe Ryba's is the only one on the island that 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. read more

The Best Fudge AND The Best Customer Service! First of all... 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? read more

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Omg. The peanut butter chocolate ice cream. I will never have better ice cream. I will dream of it.

Stringy samples, clerk not welcoming at all. Just left and did not try a thing. Early in season other locations closed on a Saturday.

This is one of the other three or is fudge shops on the island. It's also the most marketed off the island as well. I have bought budge from here for my mother and FIL in the past, but definitely prefer the fudge flavors of their competitor. Ryba is still not bad in a pinch, just not my preferred fudge or mom's either. read more

Best fudge and salt water taffy on the island. Wouldn't buy from anywhere else. A must stop every time we visit.

The server was very accommodating and friendly. We selected peanut butter and chocolate, with some going to 93-year-old mom who had visited the island twice many years ago, and she was very happy with her tasty treats. read more

Super cute shop. Unfortunately they didn't carry the chocolate and peanut butter fudge (without nuts) that I wanted. read more

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We got the peanut butter fudge and it was great. The service was quick and everyone was so nice there. I love that she offered the upsell but when I declined she didn't push it. It was very clean and well stocked. read more

Wow! Never, ever, EVER again!! Called to inform them that I didn't receive my order and was told that they gave it to the shipping company and now it was my problem. They suggested that I contact the shipper that THEY chose and see if there was anything that could be done. Not - very - helpful. I'll get my fudge elsewhere. read more

Ryba's is hands down the best fudge shop on Mackinac Island, which in turn means it's one of the best fudge shops ANYWHERE! Not only does it have the most fudge shops out of any other spot on Main Street (it tickles me PINK to know that there are literally at least 5 shops on this one, small stretch of road?!), but it really supports this sheer volume of shops with BUSINESS! Every single one we pass by will have a line at least to the door consistently throughout the day and that's a beautiful sight to behold! Every single time I've come to Mackinac Island, I've gone fudge hopping, as one naturally does as it's part of the island experience! You go about to different fudge shops and watch them make the fudge live in front of your eyes and are treated to both this wonderous sight AND to free samples of freshly made fudge! And every time I do this thinking maybe I'll feel differently this time, all signs yet again point to Ryba's being the best fudge in the business!!! They are consistently above the rest and you will never be disappointed with anything you get here! For me, I don't have a huge sweet tooth, so getting one slice of fudge (or two at the most to try the different flavors) will have me tapped! Occasionally I'll pick up a salted caramel or two as well, but Ryba's has SO much to offer outside of fudge as well and all of it looks delicious! I definitely also get the dog treats that they make here and my dogs LOVE THEM and if I was a bigger popcorn fan, I'd definitely get the popcorn as well. But I highly recommend all who are in the market for fudge or any quality sweet treats to shop at Ryba's! You won't be disappointed! THINK PINK! read more

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cute little shop (not like there's not a million others on the island) but the ice cream was great and so was the fudge regular. we got mackinaw fudge ice cream regular, and also the peanut butter version and strawberry, all great! very rich and dense with good flavors, pretty heavy scoops, had to share my one scoop with my dad haha. fudge was taken to go and so good ate half of it in one go, dangerously good! dining room was nice, a little crowded but that just shows how good it was, a little chilly but hopefully that just meant it was perfect for the workers, overall great experience, great service, great flavor! read more

Every time I go to Mackinaw Island I stop here! Their caramels are the best! This time, we also got a slice of German Chocolate Fudge, which is also so good. The prices seem fair for the location and amount of product received. The entrance to the store is tucked back a few feet off the main strip, so don't miss it! The workers are always very nice, and they make fudge in their front window for people walking by to see. read more

A great selection of fudge and other candies. This place is a really fun shop to visit when on vacation on the island. (B).

Ryba's appears to have more fudge shops across the island than any other brand. We tried all five brands of fudge open on Mackinac Island at the start of the 2022 season, and found that Ryba's was one of the best. The fudge was consistently creamy and smooth, and the flavors were very good. Try it, you won't be disappointed! read more

Another good choice on the island! Friendly and helpful! The choice of vegan fudge helped with some gift choices. We were happy we stopped by. read more

Very good fudge that hit the spot! Would recommend get some when going to Mackinac Island.

While on Mackinac Island, Ryba's fudge is a must! You will see several fudge shops but do yourself a favor and go to Ryba's. It is a family ran business with the kindest staff. They have many flavors of fudge for your sweet tooth along with caramel popcorn, chocolate covered strawberries and brittle. There are 4 Ryba's on the island so you can't miss them! read more

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This place was so good! We got fudge, salt water taffy and ice cream shake! Cute packaging and very friendly staff! I highly recommend them! Easy to find and to get in and out of. read more

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We got the peanut butter chocolate Mackinac fudge (ice cream) and the Traverse amaretto cherry fudge (ice cream). Both were super tasty!

On Mackinac Island, you will honestly be overwhelmed with the numerous options of fudge shops! However, for me and my family, this one was a no-brainer. We love fruit- or unique-flavored, sweets, and Ryba had the most options for that! We bought macademia chocolate fudge, pistachio fudge, and strawberry fudge. All were amazing and a wonderful treat for my visiting family members. Ryba also had a fairly decently cheaper deal than a few stores we perused around before arriving to Ryba. Staff were very kind and efficient. I would definitely recommend this one for a try! read more

Calling all caramel corn lovers. I've been trying a lot of brands and buying shop-made caramel corn in tourist towns up and down the East coast. Victor's Original Recipe caramel corn is my favorite!! It's my winner because it's light, buttery-caramel and crunchy. What's missing? Nothing. Totally yum. And so so fresh. Worth waiting for on the ferry over to Mackinac Island. Disembark and go directly to Rybas!! read more

On taste alone - solid 5 stars. My husband brought three bars back from his trip. Peanut butter, salted caramel and Oreo. All were delicious. And they look pretty too. Yum! read more

Fudge is very good and the place is cute inside, the problem we have was with the older woman working behind the counter. She walked away while we were picking our fudge out and told the sweet younger employee that she can deal with us. She was unpleasant, my mother was being kind and making jokes and all that she got back was a glare from the woman. This was our very first stop upon getting off of the ferry and we probably won't be back. read more

Stopped in and picked up Oreo fudge and a bag of taffy. The fudge was good but taffy is so gooey and sticky it's almost inedible, sticks to the wrapper and fingers. Pretty disappointed since we opened the bag after we left the island or would have brought it back. Try another shop for taffy, some others let you pick your own individual flavors, that would have been desirable. read more

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Light store made ice cream with fudge infused in, perfect for a day after biking around the island to eat in main street read more

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Best fudge on the island. So creamy and decadent and stays that way for awhile. Even my friend who doesn't like chocolate/fudge said it was really good. Be sure to stop here when you're on the island for some fudge! read more

Ryba's is one of a number of places to get fudge on the island, but it's one of the better ones, centrally located to the ferries and main street shopping area. I like their fudge. They have a large variety and most of it is pretty damn good. The prices and overall fudge quality are about the same as the other shops, so service and variety are integral in distinguishing them when it comes to the other fudge retailers in town. They always give out generous free samples and the variety is very good. Ryba's will even ship their fudge treats to customers out of town, too, I believe. I like the Maple fudge the best, but any of it will do. It merely depends on flavor preferences. I think they've even gotten involved in making vegetarian-friendly versions of traditional recipes, including a couple for people with GF and other allergies. Watching them make fudge is always a pleasure and they're usually at it. It's not too hard to catch them whipping up new treats. Other than fudge, they sell novelties and touristy souvenirs, plus excellent ice cream, peanut brittle and candy. read more

Ryba's is an institution as institutions get on Mackinac. Delicious, creamy, smooth, decadent fudge. Fudge tends to get hard fairly quickly, so it's one of those treats you buy to share with others or in small quantities. You can't go wrong with the classics pecan and peanut butter. Or if you're feeling fancy, the German chocolate cake fudge, the rocky road fudge, or the turtle are great (and delicious) options. read more

This was a very busy shop. Several locations on the island. Fudge is being sold everywhere at several shops. However we felt like this place had the best tasting Fudge. So many options to choose from. All the flavors you could think of. Best of all the smells were free. You are allowed to taste a few of these if you would like before purchasing! If visiting I would reccomend you stop in here and try some for yourself. read more

I got recommended this place by one of the locals working at a goods shop. I generally don't like fudge, it is just too rich for me and I don't understand all the craze but I wanted to get my sugar tooth filled while here on the island. I tried a little turtle with caramel chocolate and it was good, nothing special. But then I came back as we were leaving and got the Mackinac Island fudge ice cream and boy was it awesome! To all you non-fudge lovers out there this is the secret to happiness. There's a little bit of actual fudge in ice cream but not too much where it's overpowering it's just the perfect amount and their ice cream isn't just plain vanilla it has some good flavor I couldn't really tell you what it is, but it's great. The interior of all the Ryba shops are pretty cool with the old-school 50s feel and the employees were really nice so I enjoyed the experience. I think you will be happy if you grab a little treat here just based on what you are looking for. When in doubt get the Mackinac Island fudge ice cream! read more

Ryba's is famous for the fudge but was not able to buy all the flavors of their fudges. Wish I did if only I wasn't counting all the calories I can get from eating a bar of their richly good fudge. We tasted their ice cream...at least 3 scoops! Did not mind waiting in line. The flavored ice cream was creamy and sweet! The price of their fudge is almost the same as the rest of the fudge shops spotted all over the island. If you plan on buying water or other drinks, it might be a dollar cheaper next door. Ryba's fudge shop looks very clean and elegantly pink, black and white. I like watching the guys making the fresh fudge. Staff were very friendly and fast in service. This fudge shop is a must-try place for their famous salted caramel tuffy, popcorn, fudge and ice cream. read more

I'm from CA and I went to the island in search of this so called world famous fudge, only to find out that there was a cornucopia of fudge shops to choose from...SO I DID. I sampled literally every fudge shop on the Main Street and this one was the winner. I don't like my fudge super creamy but with a little bit of sandy texture and Ryba's ring my bell. Maple with pecan, peanut butter, and Oreo. Drop . read more

I also love JoAnn's fudge, full disclosure, but Ryba's is second to none. I walk out of there with SO much fudge every time I'm on the island. Plain chocolate as well as the sea salt caramel gourmet fudge is my favorite. They take 906 rewards which is GREAT, and they also ship! read more

Excellent fudge! There are about a dozen or more options for fudge on the Island so figuring out where to get your fudge is a bit overwhelming. I suggest thinking pink! Ryba's has been around for years and years and are doing it right. The pink welcomes you when you walk into the store. The workers were all friendly and helpful. My husband went with a classic chocolate fudge, no.fuss. I went fussy and got the turtle fudge. The were unable to do half and half fudge to do a whole fudge because of my turtle fudge, but oh well, more for me! Eating the fudge out of box with the plastic knife is the best way to do it. Great experience and fudge was great - Ryba's is our go to fudge fix. They also have other sweet treats but we usually just go for the fudge. read more

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With so many amazing options, this would be the last option. The staff was rude and not friendly. They acted as if they are bothered by customers. A very poor representation of the island. Keep walking not worth your money or time. read more

Just bought 2 moose tracks, vanilla, and cookies and cream ice creams. In addition, I bought one slice of oreo fudge and a bag of taffy. The ice creams tasted like freezer burn...sitting in the freezer too long. The fudge was dried out, and not creamy. The taffy was the only good purchase- fresh! Overall, my experience was disapointing and I will not be going back. read more

Both fudge and ice cream was good ... i tried the macknac island special ice cream... Bad thing is that they don't do samples ... so u hv to just pick based on what u see ... if recommend to try other places ... read more

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Worst fudge ever and worst customer service!! Couldve cared less if you were in their shop---fudge was all grainy and dried out! I made a comment on addicted to Mackinac island FB page and an employee messaged me harassing me because I made a "public" post damaging their business---but if you look all over reviews are the same!! Wish I would've read reviews first! Shop other shops Instead! read more

The ice cream here is terrible. It tastes like cheap brand ice cream from the supermarket. They don't give out samples of it so you can't tell it's going to be bad. Also immediately after (10-20 minutes) eating it, we had diarrhea. Stay far away!! Disgusting read more