Mackinaw Island

This summer my husband and I spent a weekend in Mackinaw City and on Mackinac Island. Both being vegan, we worried about the options available to us. Posts and blogs told us there were very limited items available and restaurants that would cater to us. However, we did find some great options!

• Taste of Asia (Mackinaw City): We got take out both times we went here (their restaurant was fairly small) and found ample options. Specify vegan and get veggies or tofu with your dishes!
• Millie’s on Main (Mackinac Island): This restaurant was one of the first restaurants we found when we got off the ferry and it didn’t disappoint. They had a delicious veggie burger that was vegan (make sure to specify no butter or cheese added). They also had a huge salad with fruit, walnuts, and various greens that didn’t disappoint. And they also had a veggie power wrap, which was a variation of their salad packed into a huge wrap. Last, I have to mention that their truffle fries were on point!
• Ryba’s Fudge (Mackinac Island): They had one flavor of vegan fudge, chocolate. It was spectacular. It melted in your mouth and was seriously delicious. My only complaint is that they didn’t advertise it! I had to ask an employee there to get it especially for us from under the counter. I wish they would advertise it- the more people know about it, the higher the demand, which might encourage them to make more flavors in the future. The main ingredient was cocoa butter.

Other places that we didn’t try, but have heard good things about:

• Yankee Rebel Tavern (Mackinac Island): We didn’t get a chance to go here, but their lunch menu indicated a Kale and Cabbage Salad and a couple wraps and sandwiches that could be made vegan. Their dinner also had a Vegetarian Plate, which looked to be vegan.
• Biere de Mac (Mackinaw City): We didn’t go here, but I saw some reviews after our trip. It looks like their menu has a number of items that can be made vegan, including a hummus plate appetizer and black bean burger.
• Twist 'N Sprouts (Mackinac Island): This restaurant was unfortunately closed for the summer when we visited, but reportedly had a few vegan wraps and vegan ice cream. I definitely want to go back to try this place when it is open!
• Jose’s Cantina (St. Ignace): I heard great things about Jose’s Cantina and looking at their menu, it looks like a number of their dishes are or can be made vegan. They have some great unique veggie options and will definitely be checking it out if I’m ever in St. Ignace.

In general, I would recommend bringing some options for yourself. My husband and I brought snacks like granola bars, sandwiches, and fruit. That, with the food we had while on the island, made it fairly simple for us to eat well while here.