Lakeside Cottages Area Info- Restaurants & Things to See and do
Food scene
Won the Bet Brewery Award 2022 by USA Beer Ratings. Specializes in Belgian inspired ales. Also offers delicious flat bread pizzas, salads, sandwiches and more. Check their website for menu and live music schedule. Located on Main Street in Frankfort next to the Garden Theater and just 2 blocks from the beach.
99 locals recommend
Stormcloud Brewing Company
303 Main StWon the Bet Brewery Award 2022 by USA Beer Ratings. Specializes in Belgian inspired ales. Also offers delicious flat bread pizzas, salads, sandwiches and more. Check their website for menu and live music schedule. Located on Main Street in Frankfort next to the Garden Theater and just 2 blocks from the beach.
Vita Bella Italian Kitchen and Market
320 Main StreetGreat Italian food.
Offers craft cocktails and food made from scratch. Located on Main Street in Frankfort overlooking Betsie Bay.
23 locals recommend
Birch & Maple
727 Main StOffers craft cocktails and food made from scratch. Located on Main Street in Frankfort overlooking Betsie Bay.
Mexican Food. Also located on Main Street in Frankfort. Rooftop deck overlooking Betsie Bay.
Dos Arboles
735 Main StreetMexican Food. Also located on Main Street in Frankfort. Rooftop deck overlooking Betsie Bay.
The Fusion
300 Main StOffers Asian Fusion cuisine. Located on Main Street in Frankfort
Local landmark celebrating its 100th year in business. Cherry chicken salad, chicken pie, cherry pie, sandwiches, burgers, shakes. 20 minutes north, 211 N Michigan Ave. Beulah
27 locals recommend
The Cherry Hut
211 N Michigan AveLocal landmark celebrating its 100th year in business. Cherry chicken salad, chicken pie, cherry pie, sandwiches, burgers, shakes. 20 minutes north, 211 N Michigan Ave. Beulah
On Crystal Lake, 1557 Crystal Dr. Check menu online, reservations recommended.
13 locals recommend
Rocks Landing
1577 Crystal DrOn Crystal Lake, 1557 Crystal Dr. Check menu online, reservations recommended.
Lighthouse Cafe
735 Frankfort AveBreakfast served all day. 735 Frankfort Ave, Elberta
Salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, pizza - large variety. Seasonal music. Check out their schedule online
30 locals recommend
Cabbage Shed
198 Frankfort AveSalads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, pizza - large variety. Seasonal music. Check out their schedule online
A Papano's Pizza
13033 Cadillac HwyPizza - located on Main Street in Frankfort, also in Beulah
Petals & Perks
429 Main StCoffee, pastries, smoothies
coffee, donuts, assorted pastries and baked goods, bread etc.
23 locals recommend
Crescent Bakery and Cafe
404 Main Stcoffee, donuts, assorted pastries and baked goods, bread etc.
L'Chayim Delicatessen
318 Main Stbagels, sandwiches - Main street , Frankfort
Sightseeing
Very nice hike through woods and meadows with great views of Lake Michigan. Please search online Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve for details
22 locals recommend
Green Point Dunes
1198 Green Point RdVery nice hike through woods and meadows with great views of Lake Michigan. Please search online Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve for details
Part of Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. Beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Please search online for details.
22 locals recommend
Arcadia Dunes Baldy Trailhead
Trail to BaldyPart of Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. Beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Please search online for details.
This is a nice 1.9 mile out and back boardwalk trail which takes you across the marsh.
12 locals recommend
Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve
16791 Northwood HwyThis is a nice 1.9 mile out and back boardwalk trail which takes you across the marsh.
Family owned and operated fruit farm just south of Benzonia. Fall weekends SAT-SUN through Oct 30. Hay wagon farm tours , pumpkin patch, corn maze apple picking. Check online for updated hours of operation. Very fun!
Nugent Orchards
5565 Demerly RoadFamily owned and operated fruit farm just south of Benzonia. Fall weekends SAT-SUN through Oct 30. Hay wagon farm tours , pumpkin patch, corn maze apple picking. Check online for updated hours of operation. Very fun!
nearly mile long in and out boardwalk trail. Search online for details.
Upper Herring Lake Nature Preserve
Michigan 22nearly mile long in and out boardwalk trail. Search online for details.
The Betsie Valley Trail is 22 miles long and extends from Frankfort through Elberta and Beulah to Thompsonville. Bike Rentals available in Frankfort.
33 locals recommend
Betsie Valley Trail
826 Michigan AveThe Betsie Valley Trail is 22 miles long and extends from Frankfort through Elberta and Beulah to Thompsonville. Bike Rentals available in Frankfort.
Offers horse drawn wagon rides in summer, spring and Fall and sleigh rides in winter. Call for reservations and information.
Fantail Farm Wagon & Sleigh Rides
4700 Wallaker RdOffers horse drawn wagon rides in summer, spring and Fall and sleigh rides in winter. Call for reservations and information.