Mackinaw Family Market, 101 E. Central Ave., Mackinaw City, MI 49701. 231 436-5502. The small-town grocery store located in the shadow of the Mackinac Bridge offers quality meats, cheeses, produce, beer, wine, liquor and other assorted groceries. The friendly staff, clean market and well-stocked shelves keep customers coming back. The homemade brats are the best around. Visit https://www.facebook.com/mfmadmin/King’s Fish Market and Restaurant, 4035 N M-123, Moran, MI 49760. 906 643-1068. The five-generation, family-owned business carries fresh and smoked fished products, caught locally and prepared in the store. The store offers a large selection of Wisconsin cheese, beef jerky, homemade pasties, fudge and specialty foods and much more, including Upper Peninsula apparel and memorabilia. The restaurant boasts its famous whitefish dinner and chowder, which get rave reviews online. Visit https://www.kingsfishmarket.com/ Toski Sands Market, 2294 M-119, Petoskey, MI 49770. Market: 231 347-1571, Party Store: 231 347-9631. The business, located on busy corridor between Petoskey and Harbor Springs, features top quality meats and produce along with an excellent deli and party store and extensive selection of fine food products, wines, beers and prepared foods. Visit https://www.toskisandsmarket.com/ Harbor Springs IGA, 300 West Lake Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740. 231 526-2101. The full-service store, serving Harbor Springs since 1960, offers fresh and local produce, a deli and hot food bar, hand-trimmed meat, gluten-free and organic items, craft beer, liquor and a large wine selection. Visit http://www.hsiga.com/ Mickey’s Mini Mart, 404 N. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI 49701. 231 436-8603. The friendly, clean and affordable convenience store has a large selection of beer, wine and liquor, quality deli sandwiches, non-alcohol beverages and easy ready-to-eat foods and snacks for traveling visitors on the go. Visit Mickey’s Mini Mart on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mickeys-Mini-Mart/153588324654578 Seasons of the North Winery and Burt Lake Brewery, 9090 West M-68, Alanson, MI 49706. 231 548-1280. Newly developed hybrid grapes designed to thrive in Northern Michigan have presented a great opportunity for wine-makers. These wines reflect the area’s unique growing climate, emphasizing local production. The business offers wine and beer tastings as well as a retail store selling wines, jams and jellies, Michigan-made specialty foods and other Northern Michigan gifts and apparel. Beer is available by glass or growler. Visit http://www.seasonsofthenorth.com/ Brew Krew, 211 Newman St., East Tawas, MI 48730. 989 362-8730. The popular downtown specialty shop offers gourmet foods, fine wines, a craft beer room, gift baskets, kitchen and bath accessories, candles, soap, lotions and more. Visit Brew Krew on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/BrewKrewTawas/ Applecore General Store, 708 E M 134 Cedarville, MI 49719. 906 484-7080 The Upper Peninsula business housed in a 120-year-old farmhouse on the Pure Michigan Byway, is the retail home of Les Cheneaux-made Cedar Shore Soaps along with products from more than 90 local and Michigan producers. The soap company also makes bug spray, spa salts. pine cone fire starters and a sugar scrub – all with natural, skin-loving ingredients.,In addition, the store carries Michigan-made edibles, gifts, home goods and accessories that celebrate the arts and crafts of the Great Lake state. Also available are Michigan cherry products,, locally roasted coffee, handmade scarves, leather items, knit hats and fiber art, original illustrations, wood craft, art prints, ceramics, natural body products, wool and cotton bags, jams, seasonings, mustard, maple products, stuffed toys and Mother Mary’s Canning Company’s specialty foods, made with locally-sourced produce and all-natural ingredients Visit https://applecoregeneralstore.com/ Up North Bakery, 525 E State Street, Cheboygan, MI 49721. 231 268-3777. The bakery has a full line of donuts, cinnamon rolls, scones, muffins and cookies. In addition, the bakery offers a variety of homemade breads, bagels and pies. Visit Up North Bakery on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/upnorthbakerycheboygan/ State Street Coffee Company, 211 W State St., Cheboygan, MI 49721. 231 597-9575. The popular small town coffee shop serves delicious lattes, espressos, fresh bake scones, cookies and power bars. Specialty coffee, jams and jellies and quality gifts and apparel also are available. Visit https://www.statestreetcoffeecompany.com/ Art of The Table, 606 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids MI 49503. 616 301-1885. The beloved specialty gourmet shop in the historic Wealthy Street business district features gourmet specialty foods and groceries, wine, beer and spirits, kitchen and dining accessories and more. Visit https://www.artofthetable.com/
Bayside Market, 1532 US-31, Traverse City, MI 49686. 231 938-2530. The market boasts an impressive deli with a variety of gourmet dishes and sandwiches and an extensive selection of meats, seafood and cheeses. The store also has a fine selection of wines, liquor and beer. Visit http://www.mybaysidemarket.com/
DeVooght’s General Store Feed and Supplies, 9229 US 41 S, Skandia, MI 49885. 906 942-7686. In addition to selling gasoline to fuel your ride, this convenient one-stop store offers everything families and travelers need from groceries, specialty Michigan-made food products, fresh produce and farm-raised beef, lamb and pork to themed apparel and outdoor clothing, wine, beer and liquor, toys for children and much more. Local customers are treated like family at the popular business, which has grown substantially in the past few years with a full-range of inventory. Farmers and rural families will find everything they need to feed, bed and take care of livestock, deer and domestic pets. And in the spring, customers can order baby chicks to take home from this family owned and operated business. Check them out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DeVooghtsGeneralStore/