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    Symons General Store

    4.3 (57 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Croissant
    Steven E.

    A vast collection of enchanting items and tasty treats. Jams, jellies, cookies, a variety of sauces (some hot, some not), vinegar, olive oils, cheese and so on. If you like exotic mustards, like I do, you'll love the assortment they carry. They have a cozy little deli, A little pricey but worth it. You must check out the downstairs wine cellar. Looking for a Birthday or Christmas gift, this is a perfect point of inspiration. 5/23

    Yummy local and unusual mustard options
    Stacie B.

    We have been past this shop multiple times but it is always so full that we skip it, but after reading a few reviews and visiting it ourselves I can now see why...and is worth braving the crowds to go inside! Once in you see how it is the older store of years ago with fun wall to ceiling shelves piled with all kinds of delectable options. They have sauces, jams, pastas, chocolates, dry goods and a whole assortment of hard to find items. It was a delight to spend some time looking through the shelves. The store is on the small side so the aisles are narrow but you do want to peruse each one to see all the amazing items. They have a great menu as well as some seating outside if you choose to stay onsite to eat. It is also great for grabbing something to take to a local park or on your walk around. They have a lot of hot and cold options so something for everyone! I liked that they had both local and international items so we could try new things or favorites. Very fun spot to check out and use for the muse for your next cooking experience.

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    Rachel F.

    I grew up going to Symons General store. I think I had my first croissant here and would frequently stop by for them after my orthodontist appointments . Now, when I'm home visiting, I stop by for a sandwich or cheese and to roam the aisles of this nostalgic store. I love their Italian sandwich on a wrap- highly recommend. I recently got a breakfast sandwich but was so disappointed, it was cold in the middle (specifically the sausage) so I threw it out. The only reason I'm still giving 4 stars is because I've never had this happen to me in the 15 m+ years I've been going here, it usually serves high quality food and has great service. I thinks this is a unique place, check it out if you're in the Petoskey area!

    Lake Street Sanger - sub cheddar cheese for swiss and add avocado
    Caitlyn C.

    Yum!! Had a delicious breakfast sandwich before leaving my trip to Petoskey. It was the Lake Street Sanger sub cheddar and add avocado. The store was very cute inside and had lots of local and yummy items for purchase, as well as a wine cellar in the basement. The service was great, staff was friendly and helpful and the sandwich took about 10 min to make as it was a busier morning. Great shop!

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    The BEST veggie wrap I've ever had. My husband had several different turkey sandwiches and they were all excellent.

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    Unique store wish I had one at home. They carry everything you could ever ask for. Got cheese here it was fresh and very good.

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    People stopped on the street to compliment my delicious looking sandwich. And it was delicious. Go to this place.

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    They have a fantastic deli counter in the back for fresh made sandwiches with the finest ingredients.

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    Roast & Toast

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    Food is great and made to order ! We split the turkey avocado club on sourdough which was very…read morefresh we also split the buffalo ranch melt . It was warm, delicious, very tasty , a bit spicy and served on a really good soft bun with crispy edges. Perfectly cooked the sandwiches are served with orange slices , which is a nice break from chips or fries ! They have numerous coffe and matcha drinks hotv& cold. I tried the cold match blackberry lemonade and it was good and my hubby had the matcha raspberry latte and he really liked his. You know it's a great place when you unexpectedly run into the bride eating there the morning after her wedding!!! The only thing keeping me from giving this restaurant 5 stars ( because the food quality IS there !) is the bathroom situation. There's a very tiny sing men's and women's with a sink to wash hands inbetween. I didn't mind the " closet bathroom stall - I minded the dirty floor and the fact that when I went to wash my hands in the shared sink outside the stall in between the bathrooms , barely any soap dispenses! I went under 4 x just to get enough soap to get the buffalo sauce off of my hands. This is concerning because it makes you wonder if the cooks are bothering to try to get any soap on their hands ?! . Roast and Toast : *Clean the bathroom floors and get a new soap dispenser and I bet you'll get the stars and reviews your food deserves !

    I hate to give a bad review but I also hate the idea of NOT giving one at all because the service…read morewasn't up to par and I don't wanna complain. However... Because the place was populated (but not crowded) and my order was simple (a matcha and cranberry chicken salad) Filling my order was a lay-up. The drink came in a timely fashion but my sandwich was nowhere to be found. Add to that I was sitting in the very visible window seat, by myself...a fact made more obvious by the fact that no one was near me and I'm a black dude in a very white restaurant (basically making me even more obvious). Now to be clear: I DO NOT think this was racially motivated, I DO think , however, it was due to inattentive staff. Personally I'm also not a fan of having to go get my food when they call my name, ESPECIALLY if the drink and the food come out at different times. Too much up and down for me. Cute place but I was disappointed...which bums me out because I really WANTED to like this place. This will probably be my only time here (as I am just passing through) and, sadly, this was the impression I was left with.

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    Blackwich (sandwich), Accidental Tourist (hot drink), and a Cherry Cola (cold drink)
    Blackwich (sandwich), Accidental Tourist (hot drink), and a Cherry Cola (cold drink)
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    Lake Street Market

    4.3
    (89 reviews)
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    At the top of the road is one of the best sandwich places in town, and something my husband craves…read moreall year long! They have a variety of sandwiches from healthy to not so healthy but all are delicious and fresh. Their shop has some outside seating but they no longer have inside seating. You can call or go online to place an order, or head to the shop as well. Their menu is extensive and inside the shop they have a selection of assorted sides like chips, crackers, olives, drinks etc. it is fun to peruse and pick up some local kettle chips or a snack to accompany the sandwich deliciousness. On a non-busy day it usually take 10-15 minutes to complete and order, but on a weekend give it 45 minutes so as to provide enough time for your meal to be perfect. The sandwiches are fresh and hand made per order so you get all the goodness of right now packed with flavor. My husbands favorite has chicken, cheese, avocado, mayo, red onions and an assortment of yummy spices that keep him coming back again and again. He honestly tried to make this at home a few times but it never matched and so he decided instead to book an annual trip to Lake Street Market instead! I've tried their Miss Fit Attends Services which is a vegetarian option that is very hardy and full of taste. I also like their salads and assortment of chips! All in all it is a must visit if you are in the area, or worthy of a day trip if not!

    We were in Petoskey shopping on a cool rain day last week and my wife asked what I planned for…read moredinner. Well to be honest, after a solid late breakfast, dinner entrees ideas never crossed my mind. As we drove through Walloon Lake I posed the question "how does Lake Street Market in B.C. sound?" POW - I managed to hit the home run. Darted in their front door only to find myself alone with the busy staff tending their assigned tasks. Place our carryout order & started to browse the abundant offerings displayed. The aromas drifting from their baking oven in the back were hypnotic. Love the staggered floors which add to LSM's local charm. Our wraps were ready within 5-7 minutes, icy cold Cherry lemonade and I'm out the door. Used my fingers to grab the last of the olive tapenade that managed to escape - yup pure yummy

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    White chicken chili
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    Three very popular sandwiches:  the Cool, the Girls Play Hockey, and the Daily Special (which never changes).
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    Brownies and pecan bars on a shortbread base, made from scratch.  Mmmmm.

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    Crooked Tree Breadworks

    Crooked Tree Breadworks

    4.5
    (46 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    THE. MOST. DELICIOUS. PASTRIES. EVER…read more On our roadtrip, we stopped at the Crooked Tree looking for a local coffee shop. What greeted us was the most delightful case of pastries and loaves of breads. This is a bakery with no seating. Looks to be a large operation that might deliver breads and baked goods locally. There is a bread case, a pastry case, and lots of merch. A very patient young lady was working the counter on the morning we stopped. It took me a while to decide because I wanted one of everything, but had no business doing that! She patiently and quietly waited. Finally, I settled on a ham and cheese croissant and a cherry and white chocolate scone. My husband had a raspberry danish. I did get a drip coffee in the end. The ham and cheese croissant was crisp and flaky with the perfect balance of hame and gruyere. I have not had a scone this good. Ever. Not even in Ireland! If you "do not like scones," these are worth the try! We snacked on the pastries in the car so along with Lake Michigan sand, my car now has lots of flakes of our delicious pastries. Like sand, it's impossible not to leave remnants of the goodness behind. Tip: if you are not local, buy more than you need!! I wish I had.

    Food- the "Queen Amman" was sweet and crispy but not extraordinary. Brioche cinnamon rolls were…read moredisappointing. Texture was not soft and pillowy but somewhat hard. Flavor if cinnamon rolls were more spicy maple. Chocolate chip cookies were not good at all. I found them to be soft yet the flavor to be different. Oatmeal cookie was over baked. Service- fast and fair Ambiance- small non-rustic bakery I would not recommend this place as none of the baked goods that I purchased were tasty. Very disappointing.

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    Pre-Made Sandwiches
    Pre-Made Sandwiches
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    Petoskey Brewing

    Petoskey Brewing

    4.1
    (381 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    This was a delicious experience and we were pleasantly surprised by how good the food here was. We…read moredid two different apps during this visit. First up were the Cheese Curds with ranch. The breading very crispy, and it had a good flavor to it. I would say I was a little disappointed that these were made with mozzarella and basically just a mini mozzarella stick. But the flavor was still good and they paired well with the ranch. For the second app we went with the Pretzel Sticks with house beer cheese, mustard, and a peanut butter and jelly spread. The pretzels were warm and doughy inside, perfectly salted, and I devoured that beer cheese sauce! For my main I ordered their Blue Fig Burger. Fig jam, bacon, arugula, blue cheese crumbles and sautéed onions on a brioche bun. It was more of an artesian burger and it did not disappoint. The flavors went so well together and were unexpectedly great with the smash burger patty. They were very busy when we arrived but we were seated quickly and the service was on point. The waitress was checking on our table, and our mains were out in no time. The Brewery is currently rated at a 7.5 on my Beli and it's a great spot if you're looking for good beer, apps, and burgers!

    Service is great. Fast, friendly and informative. The beer, which is their shinning star - I don't…read moreknow. I tasted 5 and didn't find one I really enjoyed. The other choices were not my style, so I sipped my beer of choice and in the end didn't finish it. The food is also mediocre. It's the exact same menu from years ago. Nothing unique, nothing setting it apart. It's a brewery so I guess beer - not food, is the focus but for the prices, I would expect more. I would opt for better quality. We also come here when in town and each time a little bit more disappointed.

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