Where to Eat
2025
Caseville and Port Austin are seasonal towns, so we've compiled a list of restaurants and coffee shops that will be open race weekend.
Caseville
Dufty’s Blue Water Inn - 989-856-3400 - Open Sat 11-9, Sun 12-9
Thumb Brewery - 989-553-6758 - Open Saturday 11:30-8 pm, Sun 11:30-2:30 pm. Free N/A drink or beer to volunteers!
Lemon Tree Marketplace - 602-620-9634 - Open Saturday 8-5 and Sunday 8-3. Excellent coffee and other drink options and some delicious pastries, clothing, books, puzzles, Michigan foods, and many gift items.
Village Western Co. & Shore Winds Gifts - Open Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 11-3 - Boutique shopping, decor, unique vintage and new treasures
Port Austin
Bird Creek Farms - 989-553-6444 - hours unconfirmed but recommended by Port Austin Chamber of Commerce
The Green Clean Bean - 989-738-0112 - Espresso Bar - open 7-5
IGA - 989-738-5136 - Serves food at the deli
Lake Street Emporium - 989-738-8412 - Right by the 5K start/common finish line. Breakfast & Lunch Diner, Ice Cream, Souvenir and Gift Shop - Open Fri.-Sat. 8-2 and Sun. 8-2 or later if they're busy
Simms at The Garfield - 989-738-0019
- Sat 9:00am-8pm, Sun 9-2:30pm
- BRUNCH: Sat 9:00am-12pm, Sun 9am-2:30pm
- Bar: THUR until 9pm, FRI & SAT 10pm, SUN 3pm
The Bank 1884 - 989-738-5353 - Open through Sat, Not open Sun.
The Farm Restaurant - 989-874-5700 - Confirmed they'll be open, but didn't confirm hours
The Wash - 989-325-9274 - We serve cold drinks, sandwiches, paninis, soup, & convenience items - Open Fri-Sat 11-10 (possibly later)
Fireside Inn - 989-738-8232 - Open Friday-Saturday, 4-8 pm
Kinde
10 minutes from Port Austin
Grind Stone City
9 minutes from Port Austin
Days on the Lake - 989-738-7665 - hours unconfirmed but recommended by Port Austin Chamber of Commerce
Shelley’s Bar and Grill - 989-738-5105 - Open Friday-Sun 11-9
