Food scene
Get the total coffee shop experience and a unique bite to eat. Locally roasted coffee, teas, handcrafted soda's, crafted beer and adult cocktails. This team uses Michigan products and suppliers. They have delicious spin on American cuisine from breakfast skillets to burgers. This small business, owed by two sisters who have a focus on providing a fresh feel to historic downtown Clare. Come early they close before 4. Check their website: The 500 District for seasonal hours. Ask for the heather scones and be prepared to be surprised. Yummy.
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505 Cafe
505 N McEwan StGet the total coffee shop experience and a unique bite to eat. Locally roasted coffee, teas, handcrafted soda's, crafted beer and adult cocktails. This team uses Michigan products and suppliers. They have delicious spin on American cuisine from breakfast skillets to burgers. This small business, owed by two sisters who have a focus on providing a fresh feel to historic downtown Clare. Come early they close before 4. Check their website: The 500 District for seasonal hours. Ask for the heather scones and be prepared to be surprised. Yummy.
Full service restaurant and boutique inside an older home. Do a little shopping while you wait for your order to arrive. They will even come find you so your meal doesn't go cold. Who could ask for more? Unique and often local items for sale. Everything is curated with a nod to the "I didn't realize how much I needed that" feel. A wonderful mix of housewares to handbags. After you enjoy a hot breakfast or a daily Penni , take home a whole pie for dessert. Everything is homemade. Enjoy.
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Clare Herrick-Mulberry Cafe
120 E 5th StFull service restaurant and boutique inside an older home. Do a little shopping while you wait for your order to arrive. They will even come find you so your meal doesn't go cold. Who could ask for more? Unique and often local items for sale. Everything is curated with a nod to the "I didn't realize how much I needed that" feel. A wonderful mix of housewares to handbags. After you enjoy a hot breakfast or a daily Penni , take home a whole pie for dessert. Everything is homemade. Enjoy.
Go nuts for doughnuts!
Clare Bakery was within weeks of closing when the members of the Clare Police Department came to the rescue and banded together to save this historic business.
Stop in for a warm fresh doughnut (or a dozen - no judgment here). Stay for a cup of "cops coffee" while you enjoy the police décor and friendly atmosphere. They have a small diner for a quick bite and a complete line of breads, cookies and other tempting - tasty - treats.
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Cops & Doughnuts Headquarters
521 N McEwan StGo nuts for doughnuts!
Clare Bakery was within weeks of closing when the members of the Clare Police Department came to the rescue and banded together to save this historic business.
Stop in for a warm fresh doughnut (or a dozen - no judgment here). Stay for a cup of "cops coffee" while you enjoy the police décor and friendly atmosphere. They have a small diner for a quick bite and a complete line of breads, cookies and other tempting - tasty - treats.
Downtown Farwell. Yes, there is a downtown district. This place is an old "greasy spoon" . Don't let the outside make this a drive by. Find a place to park (worth the walk) and take a step back to the 60's. If you "wanna a burger", you wanna come here. They make 35 different kinds. Take out is excellent, but go in to check out creative daily specials for breakfast, dinner and soups. Servings are generous, the prices are fair and the food is all homemade. Insider hint: Chicken and dumplings are great warmed up for dinner tomorrow... you are on vacation after all.
The Nest
310 West Main StreetDowntown Farwell. Yes, there is a downtown district. This place is an old "greasy spoon" . Don't let the outside make this a drive by. Find a place to park (worth the walk) and take a step back to the 60's. If you "wanna a burger", you wanna come here. They make 35 different kinds. Take out is excellent, but go in to check out creative daily specials for breakfast, dinner and soups. Servings are generous, the prices are fair and the food is all homemade. Insider hint: Chicken and dumplings are great warmed up for dinner tomorrow... you are on vacation after all.
Sightseeing
A gardening store but so much more. Two parts to the store. One side has wonderful selection of quality fabrics, many crafts supplies, women's clothing and jewelry boutique. The other half is a whimsical garden shop of indoor and outdoor plants and artistic enhancements. Listen for the bird. He has complete conversations with the greenhouse keepers. Give the cat a pet (he is curled up on the counter or anyplace that is warm )and smile for the rest of your day. The fabric selection will not disappoint. It is a destination for quilters clubs.
Elm Creek Ltd
2609 West Surrey Road A gardening store but so much more. Two parts to the store. One side has wonderful selection of quality fabrics, many crafts supplies, women's clothing and jewelry boutique. The other half is a whimsical garden shop of indoor and outdoor plants and artistic enhancements. Listen for the bird. He has complete conversations with the greenhouse keepers. Give the cat a pet (he is curled up on the counter or anyplace that is warm )and smile for the rest of your day. The fabric selection will not disappoint. It is a destination for quilters clubs.
White Pallet
Shopping
Not just in case of rain...make this place a must if you are a fan of consignments shops. Or enjoy the quest for things you didn't know you needed but can't live another moment without. The owner of this quirky shop does creative modifications to everyday furniture. Always changing the traditional into something clever but useful. When you walk in you can inhale the scent of creativity and fresh cut lumber. Ahhhh. If you know, you know.
4961 E Colonville Rd
4961 East Colonville RoadNot just in case of rain...make this place a must if you are a fan of consignments shops. Or enjoy the quest for things you didn't know you needed but can't live another moment without. The owner of this quirky shop does creative modifications to everyday furniture. Always changing the traditional into something clever but useful. When you walk in you can inhale the scent of creativity and fresh cut lumber. Ahhhh. If you know, you know.
Shopping
Unexpected finds for everyone in this collection of quaint consignment booths. From vintage jewelry to original paintings back around to mid century modern furniture. This well curated shop has constantly changing merchandise that touches on many decades and varied collectables. The helpful staff makes you feel like you are among friends. This place can fill an afternoon or just a half hour. Easy to shop. Even easier to buy.
Clare Antique Mall
1050 North Mc Ewan StreetUnexpected finds for everyone in this collection of quaint consignment booths. From vintage jewelry to original paintings back around to mid century modern furniture. This well curated shop has constantly changing merchandise that touches on many decades and varied collectables. The helpful staff makes you feel like you are among friends. This place can fill an afternoon or just a half hour. Easy to shop. Even easier to buy.