This place bustles throughout the high season as cooks crank out huge egg breakfasts to fortify morning dune hikers, plus burgers and sandwiches such as fontina cheese with apples for hungry lunchtime crowds. While most of the menu is typical American fare, you can find jerk chicken and red beans and specials such as Great Lakes whitefish and seasonal asparagus with feta. Kids will appreciate the root beer on tap.
Joe’s Friendly Tavern
11015 Front St., Empire, 49630, MI
