Best of Central Michigan 2010


The BEST Food & Drinks


 BEST BAKERY

1st  Robaire’s Bakery & Doughnut Shop

(989) 772-3516

1903 S. Mission St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

The workers of Robaire’s Bakery get up early every

morning to prepare doughnuts, sandwiches and

assorted baked goods for the community to enjoy

each day. Fresh coffee and delicious treats make for a

good break from class.


OTHER FAVORITES

Grand Traverse Pie Company

Max & Emily’s

Tim Horton’s

Morningstar Bakeshoppe

 BEST BAR

1st  O’Kelly’s Sports Bar and Grill

775-3751

2000 S. Mission St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

O’Kelly’s Sports Bar and Grill serves great drinks with

excellent service. With six HD projector TVs, a full

menu and a friendly staff, O’Kelly’s has an atmosphere

anyone can enjoy.


OTHER FAVORITES

The Bird

The Cabin

The Blackstone

The Pub/ Blue Gator

 

 BEST BREAKFAST PLACE

1st  Stan’s Restaurant

(989) 773-3259

220 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Family owned and operated since the 1950’s, Stan’s

offers a delicious variety of breakfast and lunch

options. Located in the heart of downtown, a family

atmosphere is provided with meals that use ‘home

cooking as the main ingredient.’


OTHER FAVORITES

Li’l Chef

IHOP

Cranker’s Coney Island

Big Apple Bagels

 

 BEST BUFFET

1st  Great Wall

(989) 775-8039

1025 S. Mission St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Fill up on as much Chinese cuisine as you can handle

at Great Wall’s buffet. Whether you prefer take out

or dining in, Great Wall has a variety spread to fill up

your plate.


OTHER FAVORITES

China 1 Buffet

Fire Fly Buffet/

Soaring Eagle Resort

Ponderosa

Big Boy

 

 BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT

1st  Dragon Express

(989) 779-2727

314 W. Broomfield St., #14, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

http://dragonexpress48858.com

Need some fuel for that late night study session?

Dragon Express has been offering a wide variety of

appetizing, authentic Chinese meals at low prices

since 1999. Dine-in or carry-out, you won’t walk away

hungry.


OTHER FAVORITES

China Garden

Great Wall

Hunan House

China 1 Buffet

 

 BEST DESSERT MENU

1st  Applebee’s

(989) 779-2766

4929 E. Pickard Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858


Applebee’s strives toward a welcoming,

neighborhood environment the whole family can

enjoy. Their large menu offers a wide variety of

entree options including several unique dessert

dishes.


OTHER FAVORITES

Bennigan’s

Mountain Town Station

Big Boy

Ruby Tuesday

 

 BEST COFFEE SHOP

1st  Kaya Coffee & Tea Co.

(989) 772-9016

1029 S. University Ave., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Kaya is a great place to catch a meal in-between

classes, enjoy drink specialties, catch up with friends,

or spend some time studying. Students can even

enjoy listening to live concerts on Wednesdays.


OTHER FAVORITES

University Cup

Biggby Coffee

Starbucks

Java City

 

 BEST FAST FOOD RESTAURANT

1st  Taco Bell

(989) 773-9048

1202 S. Mission Street, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858


Central Michigan students definitely think outside

of the bun when it comes to their favorite fast food

restaurant. The late night cravers of the fourth meal

enjoy the great food and fast-service. Taco Bell is

within walking distance of campus and satisfies both

a student’s wallet and stomach.


OTHER FAVORITES

Menna’s Joint

Qdoba

McDonald’s

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

 

 BEST FOOD DELIVERY

1st  Jimmy Johns

117 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, 773-4444

Sun. –Thurs.: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.

1901 S. Mission St., Mt. Pleasant, 775-3844

Mon. - Sun.:11:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.


Opened in 1983, Jimmy Johns serves a variety of

freshly made gourmet sandwiches. Open from 11

a.m. to 3 a.m. customers can order a great tasting

sandwich and have it at their door in no time.


OTHER FAVORITES

Jet’s Pizza

Menna’s Joint

Papa John’s Pizza

The Cabin

 

 BEST HAMBURGER

1st  Freddie’s

(989) 773-2180

705 S. Adams St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858


Opened in 1981, Freddie’s Tavern offers a full menu,

drink specials and entertainment for guests in Mt.

Pleasant. Diners can enjoy watching one of the flat

screen TVs, order an award-winning meal, or shoot

pool with friends.


OTHER FAVORITES

Bennigan’s

Ruby Tuesday

O’Kelly’s, Mountain Town Station

 

 BEST HAPPY HOUR

1st  The Bird Bar & Grill

(989) 772-2493

223 S. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Opened in 1942, The Bird Bar & Grill offers pool, darts

and big screen TVs for watching the big game. Their

famous happy hour runs from 8 p.m. to midnight

Monday through Wednesday and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday and Friday.


OTHER FAVORITES

O’Kelly’s

The Cabin

Blue Gator

La Señorita

 

 BEST MEAL UNDER $5

1st  Taco Bell

(989) 773-9048

1201 S. Mission St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858


Opened in 1951, Taco Bell is a fast food Mexican

restaurant that serves a variety of inexpensive tasty

meals. With the “why pay more” menu customers can

get $2 meals or a variety of items for 99 cents or less.


OTHER FAVORITES

Subway

McDonalds

Qdoba

Fazoli’s

 

 BEST ICE CREAM STORE

1st  Doozie’s Ice Cream

772-2332

1310 E. Pickard St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Opened in 1985, Doozies ice cream place serves

a variety of great ice cream. From smoothies to

skinny-dip and Dole-whip ice cream, Doozies has an

option for everyone. Open from April to October, ice

cream lovers will be greeted by a friendly staff, and a

welcoming atmosphere.


OTHER FAVORITES

Coldstone Creamery

Dairy Queen

Culver’s

The Malt Shop

 

BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1st  La Señorita

(989) 772-1331

1516 S. Mission St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858


Located across from the Moore Hall parking lot, La

Señorita has a Mexican menu that students love.

Don’t forget to check out the drink specials each

night of the week!


OTHER FAVORITES

Los Palominos

Qdoba

Taco Bell

Taco Boy

 

 BEST PARTY STORE

1st  ToDblD’s

(989) 772-5495

104 E. May St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Located close to CMU’s campus, ToDblD’s Party Store

offers beer and wine as well as fresh-made pizza

and any other last minute staples needed for the

customer on the go.


OTHER FAVORITES

The Store

Liquor One

Bottle & Barrel

Old Mission Party Store

 

 BEST PIZZA PLACE

1st  The Cabin

(989) 775-3456

930 W. Broomfield, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

From specialty pizzas to Cabin Sticks, The Cabin

serves great food with a friendly atmosphere. With

pizza specials throughout the week, The Cabin is

a great place to take the family or meet a group of

friends.


OTHER FAVORITES

Jet’s Pizza

Papa John’s

Cottage Inn Pizza

Hungry Howie’s Pizza

 

 BEST PLACE FOR LUNCH

1st  Max and Emily’s

(989) 772-7460

125 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

www.maxandemilys.net

As a downtown staple, Max and Emily’s eatery has

been serving the Mount Pleasant community and

Central Michigan students for years, and the great

food and excellent service has kept people coming

back for more. The extensive menu features soups,

salads and over 40 sandwich options.


OTHER FAVORITES

Buffalo Wild Wings

Applebee’s

Cheers

Subway

 

 BEST PLACE FOR A COCKTAIL or APPETIZER

1st  Applebee’s

(989) 779-2766

4929 E. Pickard Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Applebee’s serves a varied menu with

options for the whole family including

several unique drink options.

Their vast beverage menu offers

classic cocktails, specialty drinks

and new twists on old favorites.


OTHER FAVORITES

The Cabin

The Bird

CoCo Joe’s

La Señorita

 

 BEST RESTAURANT

1st  Mountain Town Station

(989) 775-2337

506 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Mon. – Thurs.: 4pm-10pm;

Fri. – Sat.: 11:30 am- 10pm; Sun.: 11:30 am- 9 pm


Opened in 1995, Mountain Town Station offers a

variety of great food and friendly service. Along with

the brewery and wine cellar Mountain Town Station

also offers sushi on Wednesday nights.


OTHER FAVORITES

Applebee’s

Bennigan’s

Buffalo Wild WingsItalian Oven

 

 BEST STEAK PLACE

1st  Mountain Town Station

(989) 775-2337

506 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Mon. – Thurs.: 4pm-10pm;

Fri. – Sat.: 11:30 am- 10pm; Sun.: 11:30 am- 9 pm


Voted Mid- Michigan’s #1 Steakhouse, Mountain

Town Station is well known for its hand cut steaks and

award winning ribs. Diners can also treat themselves

to a handcrafted brew or a selection of over 300

different wines.


OTHER FAVORITES

Lone Star Steak House

Applebee’s

Siniikaung Steak & Chop House/

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

Ruby Tuesday

 

 BEST SUB SHOP

1st  Jimmy Johns

117 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, (989) 773-4444

Sun. –Thurs.: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.

1901 S. Mission St., Mt. Pleasant, (989) 775-3844

Mon. - Sun.:11:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.


Opened in 1983, Jimmy Johns gourmet sandwiches

are made fresh daily. Complemented by quick and

friendly service each sub is made to order with

Jimmy’s award winning bread.


OTHER FAVORITES

Subway

Max & Emily’s

Menna’s Joint

Quizno’s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
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