SIT, SIP, SAVOR & ENJOY! or years, Cadillac has served up good times with great food. Now, our restaurant industry is thriving more than ever. Many of the 25+ locally-owned eateries have been around for generations. For example, Curly s has been a staple to the town for nearly 70 years, Pizza Plus has been a family owned business for over 50 years. Similarly, The Sweet Shop has SIT, SIP, SAVOR & ENJOY! been making the world a little sweeter for more than 50 years and Chef Hermann Suhs, a master chef from Austria, and his staff have been serving the community for 32 years at Hermann s European Cafe. Other long-lasting eating B y E r i c a B e n h a m establishments include Burke s Waterfront Restaurant (35 years), Boon Grocery (34 years), Lakeside Charlie s (31 years) Taste flavors from across the globe right here in Cadillac, Michigan. Many of our local culinary experts take famed dishes from across the globe and infuse local ingredients with their own creative spin, making for a memorable experience at any one of our dining establishments. Pair that with one of our local micro-brews or artisan wines, and you have the perfect breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack on your next trip to Northern Michigan. p. 42 DINING DINING & MARKETS IN THE CADILLAC AREA AFTER 26 DEPOT CAFE 127 W. Cass St. Cadillac 231-468-3526 www.after26project.org Sitting at the historic Ann Arbor Railroad Depot, After 26 Depot Café is dedicated to employing adults with development disabilities and cognitive impairments. Offering a great menu with always changing specials. People [BREAKFAST, LUNCH] GROUP CAPACITY: 15 come for the mission but stay for the food! APPLE VALLEY NATURAL FOODS 219 N. Mitchell St. Cadillac, MI 231-775-6211 www.avnf.com A multi-purpose one-stop shop offering a complete selection of natural foods, fresh produce and deli as well as vegetarian specialties, bulk spices, herbs, peanut butter and locally produced honey & dairy products. We also offer a wide [NATURAL FOODS STORE] selection of vitamins, supplements, health and beauty aids, books, cards and essential oils.
and Maggie s Tavern (34 years). Their service and great food have kept their businesses flourishing. After watching their success, year after year, many more entrepreneurs began investing their passions for dining into our area. With all this history and longevity, it s no wonder there are so many new establishments in the region. If ever there was a time to come to Cadillac, it s now. Enjoying our pleasant downtown is easy with so many recent restaurant additions. Some of these include the Cadillac Tuxedo & Wine Tasting Room, a place to gather your friends and taste locally made wines. After 26 Depot & Café reopened the historic Ann Arbor Train Depot and now add them all up and you will find over 1,000 taps in the cadillac area with domestic favs, foreign fun, and michigan and micro-brews serves breakfast and lunch with a lake view and employs developmentally disabled young adults. Clam River Beer Co. takes an industrial look on Cadillac as a finer bar and grill featuring their own brews and over 40 beers on tap. At the Blue Heron Café & Bakery you can find farm-to-table fresh food. Cadillac continues to grow with the implementation of Raven BBQ & Brewery coming in 2018. Cadillac s restaurants are prospering and with so many different choices, there s something here for everyone. Our dining selection offers seasonal (continued on next page) BEATIE S BAR & GRILL (Seasonal) 1 Caberfae Lane Cadillac 231-862-3000 www.caberfaepeaks.com Offering a full menu of in-house made food, full bar and evening serving Caberfae Peaks Brew from Right Brain and Mountain Town Breweries. A must-visit during a day at the slopes. Located inside the Mackenzie Lodge, walk by the pool [BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, CASUAL, FULL BAR] and come inside to enjoy! GROUP CAPACITY: 100 BLUE HERON CAFE & BAKERY 304 N. Mitchell St. Cadillac 231-775-5461 cafeblueheron.com With a menu that any connoisseur of fine food will enjoy, as well as those who are just out to grab a bite, the Blue Heron Café & Bakery takes fresh, often Michigan made, ingredients, quality meats and produce to make great tasting food. [BREAKFAST, LUNCH, CASUAL DINING ] Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available. BOON GROCERY 562 S. Haskins St. Boon 231-775-7988 Known for their 20+ varieties of Wisconsin made cheese and Boon aged Colby cheese, Boon Grocery is right in the heart of the National Forest and snow trail [GROCERY] system. Boon Grocery is a host to the Fall Color Tour, Snow Fest and open seven days a week. Stop by in the winter for a bonfire along the trail & fuel up on non-ethanol recreation fuel! BURKE S WATERFRONT RESTAURANT 2403 Sunnyside Dr. Cadillac 231-775-7555 www.burkeswaterfront.com For 35 years, Burke s has been happily serving the Cadillac community. Sitting lakeside, the family-friendly restaurant has something for everybody and a weekend breakfast buffet. [BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, CASUAL, FULL BAR] 2018 Official Travel Guide 43
awesome local fare infused in many area dishes 212 and Cadillac Tuxedo & Wine Tasting Room. Cadillac ranges anywhere from fine dining to on-the-go. Check out Passage North, Lakeside Charlie s, Clam Lake Beer Co. and Cadillac Grill for a finer taste and places like Cadillac Party Lounge, The Timbers, and Coyote Crossings Restaurant for a more relaxed atmosphere. menus, Michigan-specific foods, plus all the American classics. Each restaurant brings something unique to the table, literally and figuratively. They offer family-friendly, home-style cooking and some great views on the lakeside as well as unique dishes made specifically for their establishment. One might have a specialty dessert while another has a main entrée named for the restaurant. One works hard for their craft beer selection, the other, their cheeses. You will find worldly tastes at places like Hermann s European Café, Blue Heron Café & Bakery, Table These businesses are proud to be locally owned and proud to be serving the Cadillac community. They re excited to continue their work for years to come because what you ll find here you can t get anywhere else. Experience Cadillac s dining district for yourself this year. See all details of eateries on our blog, explorecadillac.org Erica Benham was an intern studying Public Relations and Journalism. She enjoyed her summer in Cadillac learning about our local flavors. CADILLAC GRILL @ EL DORADO GOLF COURSE 7839 E. 46 1/2 Rd. Cadillac 231-775-3663 www.cadillacgrill.com Open to the public, the Cadillac Grill offers an atmosphere unique to its own. With a scenic view of the fairways of the El Dorado, outdoor seating, and seasonal menus as well as a state-of-the-art kitchen and grill, you ll enjoy this Northern Michigan experience. [LUNCH, DINNER, CASUAL/FINE, FULL BAR] GROUP CAPACITY: 300 CADILLAC JAVA & JAVA TOO 725 N. Mitchell St. Cadillac 231-779-1411 6319 M-115 Cadillac 231-468-3232 Two Specialty Drive-Thru Coffee Shops offering fresh espresso, premium coffees, frozen, iced and blended drinks, ice cream, chai teas and more. Please note location store hours may vary. [BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER] CADILLAC PARTY LOUNGE 516 N. Mitchell St. Cadillac 231-775-9073 Now offering over 20 brews including majors and craft on tap, this sports type bar downtown is the place for game night while enjoying a great steak, burger and beer. CLAM LAKE BEER COMPANY 106 S. Mitchell St. Cadillac 231-775-6150 clamlakebeerco.com Clam Lake Beer Co. is now an exciting 139-seat tap house/restaurant. The bar, tables and stools evoke the early industrial feel of Cadillac while the custom metal artwork, lighting, exposed brick and wood flooring are all visual call outs. Over 40 taps-always available. 44 CadillacMichigan.com & ExploreCadillac.org
DINING & MARKETS IN THE CADILLAC AREA - CONTINUED COYOTE CROSSING RESTAURANT 8593 S. 13 Rd. Cadillac 231-862-3212 www.coyotecrossingresort.com A rustic family restaurant with friendly staff and owners. Offering a full menu and spirits with live entertainment and now a smoker to perfect barbeque ribs, pulled pork and more. Within minutes of Caberfae Ski & Golf Resort and right on the area snowmobile trail, this oasis in the woods is sure to be a treat. CURLY S BAR & GRILL For a nostalgic and fun atmosphere, visit Curly s Bar & Grill at Evergreen Resort. Join us for one of our special nights such as fish fries, all you can eat ribs and karaoke. You re sure to have a great time watching the game or singing the classics. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available. Enjoy Ellens Corner s, the best one-stop shop for all your grab-and-go needs! Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks. Visit us in Mesick, right on M-115 and M-37. GROUP CAPACITY: 50 7880 Mackinaw Trail Cadillac 231-775-9947 www.evergreenresortmi.com ELLENS CORNER S 6052 W. M-115 Mesick 231-885-1100 ellenscornersbp.com GROUP CAPACITY: 200 [ALL FOOD TO GO] LAKESIDE CHARLIE S 301 S. Lake Mitchell Dr. Cadillac 231-775-5332 www.lakesidecharlies.com Adorned with boating and lake living décor, Lakeside offers American cuisine, lunch and Sunday buffets, private party packages, a beautiful lakeside patio, as well as a separate dining room from Charlie s Lounge. The lounge provides a line of craft beers to top shelf liquor. LAKEWOOD GRILL (SEASONAL) 128 Lakewood Dr. Cadillac 231-468-3344 www.lakewoodonthegreen.com Enjoy an atmosphere you can t get anywhere else at the Lakewood Grill. Open Monday-Saturday from 5-9 p.m. all summer long, offering happy hours, pizza specials and beers on tap. Also check us out for special events and entertainment. GROUP CAPACITY: 200 MAGGIE S TAVERN 523 N. Mitchell St. Cadillac 231-775-1810 maggiestaverncadillac.com Maggie's Tavern takes you back to the turn of the century with our family style dining in Cadillac.You will enjoy the character of Maggie's Tavern almost as much as the food! GROUP CAPACITY: 150 [LUNCH, DINNER, FULL BAR] TOP DESSERT STOPS LOOKING FOR THAT PLACE WITH SOMETHING EXTRA? LOOK NO MORE. HERE WE OUTLINE THE TOP DESSERT STOPS IN CADILLAC! HERMANN S EUROPEAN CAFE & OPA S BUTCHER SHOP 214 N, Mitchell St. Cadillac 231-775-9563 chefhermann.com Hermann s European Café is known all around the world for its Austrian and German food. Hermann s offers an eclectic menu featuring selections from all over the world. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day Noon-9p.m. and lunch specials from 11a.m.-2:30p.m. Thursday Sushi year around. KAHVI 120 S. Mitchell St. Cadillac 231-468-3851 Cadillac's Downtown Coffee Destination. Located in the middle of it all - Mitchell Street and Cadillac Commons. A little piece of coffee heaven tucked away for the locals and tourists alike. Offering extensive coffee, breakfast and deli selections. Lunch served all day. Free WIFI. [LUNCH, DINNER, FULL BAR] GROUP CAPACITY: 55 [BREAKFAST, LUNCH] GROUP CAPACITY: 50 Colossal Salted Caramel Cookie Sundae PASSAGE NORTH & CURLY S BAR & GRILL (PICTURED HERE) Snowbird Chocolates, homemade fudge and over 100 different candies! THE SWEET SHOP Donuts, Muffins And Fresh Cookies BLUE HERON CAFE & BAKERY Hand Dipped French-fried Ice Cream BURKE S WATERFRONT RESTAURANT Creme Brulee, Custards & Cheesecakes HERMANN S EUROPEAN CAFE PASSAGE NORTH FIND MORE AT: EXPLORECADILLAC.ORG 7880 Mackinaw Trail Cadillac 231-775-9947 www.evergreenresortmi.com Come as you are to the newest addition at Evergreen Resort. Enjoy the best Sunday brunch in town, chef selected hand-cut steaks or craft beer selections. Your American favorites made with Michigan inspired flavors and regionally [BRUNCH, DINNER, FINE DINING, FULL BAR] sourced food are sure to satisfy. GROUP CAPACITY: 200 2018 Official Travel Guide 45
PIZZA PLUS 302 N. Mitchell St. Cadillac 231-775-7727 Famous for its thin, crispy crust, Pizza Plus has been a staple of Downtown Cadillac for over 50 years. Pizza Plus is a family owned and operated business where everything is homemade and the [LUNCH, DINNER, CASUAL DINING] pizza is baked to perfection. Pizza Plus offers Carry-Out or Dine-In services and gluten free options. PORTHOLE PUB (INSIDE CADILLAC SANDS RESORT) 6319 E. M-115 Cadillac 231-775-2407 cadillacsands.com/porthole.html Whether you have a taste for prime rib, seafood, pasta, or a tasty burger, you can indulge your taste buds at our Porthole Pub & Eatery. [LUNCH, DINNER, CASUAL DINING, FULL BAR] GROUP CAPACITY: 100 ROSA BLANCA BODEGA & EATERY 2420 Sunnyside Dr. Cadillac 231-779-1570 www.rosablanca.net Rosa Blanca is a Wine and Craft Boutique offering a variety of fine wines, craft beers, spirits & premium cigars. Now offering a menu of specialty pizzas and a deli! TABLE 212 - A WINE BAR 212 N. Mithcell St. Cadillac 231-775-2101 [SPECIALTY FOOD MARKET, EATERY] Offering over 2,800 bottles of wine anywhere from Michigan to Australia, Table 212 has got it. At $5 per glass anyone can casually dine, hang out with friends and enjoy the palate. Placed between Hermann s European Café and GROUP CAPACITY: 50 Opa s Butcher Shop, Table 212 is a must when visiting Cadillac. R DUB S PUB (SEASONAL) 1 Caberfae Ln. Cadillac 231-862-3000 www.caberfaepeaks.com R Dub s Pub, located on the upper level of the Blackmer Lodge, is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat and drink while you re at the Peaks. Try one of our fantastic appetizers, sandwiches or burgers. [LUNCH, DINNER, CASUAL DINING, FULL BAR] RAVEN BBQ & BREWERY 119 S. Mitchell St. Cadillac ravenbrewingandbbq.com OPENING 2018! Follow the progress of Raven Brewing & BBQ as they prepare to open their newest location at 119 S. Mitchell in Downtown Cadillac. Follow us on Facebook for all of our progress, opening dates and special events. ROARING 20 s SALOON BAR & GRILL 210 S. Mitchell St. Cadillac, MI 231-775-8411 Roaring 20 s Saloon Bar & Grill of Cadillac offers a famous burger, friendly service and great entertainment 5 nights a week for you, your friends and your family to enjoy! [LUNCH, DINNER, FULL BAR] EAT OUTDOORS! Clam Lake Beer Co. SEATING ALONG MITCHELL STREET After 26 Depot & Cafe GREAT VIEW OF LAKE CADILLAC Burke s Waterfront Restaurant PANORAMIC VIEWS OF LAKE CADILLAC Cadillac Grill AWESOME VIEWS OF THE ELDORADO GOLF COURSE 46 CadillacMichigan.com & ExploreCadillac.org TIMBER S RESTAURANT 5535 E. M-115 Cadillac 231-775-6751 timberscadillac.com A family owned and operated restaurant since 1991. Daily features cooked to order. Hand-cut, slow-roasted prime rib. Mouth watering steaks, fresh water fish and seafood. House recipe sauces for pasta and pizza made from scratch. WILLOW MERCANTILE 916 S. Mitchell St. Cadillac 231-468-2682 willowmercantile.com Willow Mercantile is a specialty food and kitchen essentials market with a seasonal plant nursery located on over one-and-ahalf acres at the south end of Cadillac. Willow carries 550+ craft beers and 300+ wines, many of them from Michigan. Now offering a full deli! TAKE IN ALL THAT THE PURE MICHIGAN OUTDOORS HAS TO OFFER AS YOU DINE AT THESE GREAT OUTDOOR DINING SPOTS IN CADILLAC! Passage North @ Evergreen Resort OVERLOOKING THE 18TH GREEN OF THEIR SPRUCE COURSE Lakewood Grill ENJOY LAKE WOOD ON THEIR GOLF COURSE & SMALL POND Lakeside Charlie s BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF LAKE MITCHELL Coyote Crossings BONFIRES & A RUSTIC NATURAL SETTING Table 212 A WINE BAR SIP & SIT ALONG MITCHELL STREET [LUNCH, DINNER, CASUAL DINING] GROUP CAPACITY: 50 [SPECIALTY FOOD MARKET, EATERY] SEE MORE ON THIS BLOGPOST AT www.explorecadillac.org
Clam Lake Beer Co.: With over 40 beers on tap you ll be sure to find something good here. They brew their own as well. Don t forget the popular Sunday Bloody Mary bar. Full bar available. Table 212: You and your friends can choose from over 2,800 different wines from all around the world and at just $5 per glass, it s a guaranteed good time. 1 2 STOP AT ALL ELEVEN ON THE CADILLAC SPIRITS & BEER TRAIL GIVE YOUR BODY A BREAK IN BETWEEN AND STAY FOR A LONG WEEKEND! 3Cadillac Tuxedo & Wine Tasting Room: Try a variety of Cadillac Winery wines including a best-selling sweet wine such as Blushing Babe. B y E r i c a B e n h a m Passage North: Brewed in Traverse City, Terra Firma Sleeping Bear Brown is a crowd favorite at the newly renovated Passage North. Try their Beer or Wine Flight. Cadillac Party Lounge: Over 20 brews on tap and a few that change twice a week, there s no telling what you ll find here. 4 5 Lakeside 6 Coyote Crossing: Choose from any of the 8 beers on tap including Michigan brews and ciders or grab your friends and hit the famous shot ski. R Dub s Pub: Ultimate Bloody Mary: Head out to Caberfae Peaks and try to guess what the secret ingredient is that makes Arlo s Bloody Mary s Ultimate (only open in the winter time). 8 10 CHECK OUT PHOTOS AND MORE ON OUR BLOG: EXPLORECADILLAC.ORG Charlie s: Get your choice of craft beer or top shelf liquor and enjoy the game with friends at this classic style lounge complete with a Moose Head and some awesome classic boating decor. 7Timbers Restaurant: Serving both domestic and craft beer, wine and liquor at a custom, Michigan-inspired bar. 9Beatie s Bar & Grill: Vista 1561 : Named for the highest peak elevation, this Mountain Town Brewery IPA is sure to take you to the highest point. (SEASONAL) 11 Roaring 20 s: Along with the classics, you can get gluten free drinks. 2018 Official Travel Guide 47