7 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Ellsworth

“Stopped here on our road trip around Lake Michigan and this was our best meal of the trip! Everything had a fresh and homemade flavor. We got beef pasties, asparagus soup, cinnamon donuts, cherry chicken salad, apples and apple cider. All easy to reheat at our Airbnb! Would highly recommend a stop here!“

“Their pastries and fruits are all delicious. Everyone who works here is so friendly and helpful. Love coming here!“

“This place is one of our favorite local spots. The owners are often there working hard and chatting with their customers. Hands down the BEST pizza we have all ever had (party of 3). They have incredible gelato drinks and good wine and cocktails. Thanks Jay & Lora for creating and working hard in such a magical spot. They also have a short term rental available on their property and you can book the winery for private events.“

“Awesome spot for food & drinks in Charlevoix! Lots of big tables and outdoor space, delicious food at all the trucks. Try the sliders inside! ;)“

“Beautiful setting! Rolling hills overlooking Lake Michigan. Tasty brews, lots of variety with beer, cider, wine and kombucha on draft. A hiking trail links up with the outdoor area if you want to hop on a trail (we did). Dog friendly. Very friendly bartender named Topher!“

“We have had great service here in the past and great food. They even made a special pasta for my granddaughter. But last night was a disaster. They were out of so many options on the menu. When we ordered our burgers she said she cannot guarantee they will be made the temperature we requested because they are so busy. Wow, really? When ordering drinks so many options of beers not available. She didn’t know what brands of scotch and vodka were available. We asked for a drink menu but she couldn’t be bothered with that but continued to muddle through her iPad lists. When our food came, I had asked for my burger to be without bun. But they didn’t include the aoli sauce so I asked for some for my burger. My husbands wings came out very dry and just a dab of sauce in the bottom of the basket. So he asked for more buffalo sauce. Waitress said “oh they were tossed in sauce already. Maybe they were just sitting for awhile waiting for the other food to be done.” WOW, really? Well they are too dry. Need more sauce. Then when the bill came they charged us $2.00 for the sauces! We complained and she said she had to charge us. We asked to speak to the manager. SHE argued with us. She said she watched them toss our wings in the 2 oz of sauce and they were fine. I said there absolutely was no white aoli sauce on my burger. She said she would be ok taking that charge off. But since when do you argue with a customer? Especially someone who is a regular and have gotten those same things in the past and had appropriate sauces. Just too bad that even a manager would act this way. We hate being nickel and dimed for everything. Give it a try. They normally do have good food. Most of the time we have good service but last night was very trying.“

“Our group was touring to see the colors up north, which by the way, seemed to be the best we had seen in 13 years! We found a gem on top of all that called Torch Lake Cafe in Eastport. The service was terrific, the food, delicious & ample servings! That has been marked a “must go” place in our future travels! I would also like to thank the kind lady who answered my call when I realized I left my jacket behind. I received it in a matter of days at my home. Now this is the kind of place I want to support!! Thank you, Thank you to the staff, the service people & of course the chef’s!! I would highly recommend stopping & dinning here. P.S. WE WILL BE BACK!!“