Mt. Pleasant, Michigan – Tavern

Mount Pleasant Michigan Tavern Bar and Grill, food sports pool billiards

Freddie’s Tavern In the college town of Central Michigan University there is a tavern that most college kids don’t find until late in their college life and “that’s okay” is what we were told by some of the locals.  The locals know a good thing and they love this place.  Freddie, his wife Kelly and daughter [...]

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan – Pizza

The Grotto

The Grotto Located on the southwest side, tucked in next to the 7-11 is one of Mt. Pleasant’s true hidden gems.  It’s The Grotto and they are serving Michigan’s Pizza.  Art and his crew have taken this restaurant to a new level with great customer service, a clean environment,  an inviting atmosphere, the freshest ingredients and one [...]

Shepherd, Michigan – Pizza and more

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Marrita’s Restaurant On a Sunday afternoon after a damp weekend of camping we made a stop in the small town of Shepherd for a bite to eat.  We happened upon Marrita’s which touted pizza, subs and ice cream on the sign out front.  It sounded promising to all worn out campers so we gave it [...]

Farwell, Michigan – Pizza, Subs and Salads

Clare county, MI Pizza and more

Buccilli’s Pizza Just kitty corner from the park on Main Street in Farwell you will find a local staple.  While other restaurants in Farwell have come and gone Buccilli’s has been alive and well since July 1987. Andrea, owner of Farwell Buccilli’s, is a third generation owner and has clearly devoted her life to her work. [...]

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan – Coneys, Ice Cream and more

Old Mount Pleasant restaurants

The Pixie Restaurant Come on a journey to the past…the year is 1948.  Norman LaBelle, local car salesman turned restaurateur has opened a new drive-in called the Pixie.  Complete with jukebox, curb service by carhops and great food, Pixie is soon a Mt. Pleasant tradition.  Back to present day, very little has changed in the [...]

Clare, Michigan – Restaurant Bar and Grill

Clare MI diner darts pool and more St. Patty's Day

Ruckle’s Pier Bar & Grill It was a day in mid Michigan where the temperature had pushed the 100 degree mark and the the air conditioning at Ruckle’s Pier had decided to take the day off.  We could have changed restaurants but with the smiles and the positive attitudes of Angie and Deb, the owners of [...]

Rockford, Michigan – Pizza

Rockford MI pizza and grill

Marinades Pizza Bistro     An apple wood fired oven at 650 degrees.  This is the beginning of one of the best pizzas around.  Merinades, locally owned and operated, is located in downtown Rockford just a couple minutes east of US131 and more than worth the drive.  The big box pizza chains cannot do it like these [...]

Lake, Michigan – M115 Bar & Grill and Pizza

M115 restaurant pizza and beer Lake George, Cadillac, Lake

BJ’s Buckhorn Saloon Better known by locals as just The Buckhorn, we love their pizza.  This is a quality family owned bar / restaurant with a full menu.  Even though it is in the middle of nowhere, halfway between Cadillac and Clare on M115 its a great place to stop for some food or a [...]