Stop 1. Breakfast at Robaire’s Bakery & Doughnut Shop

989.772.3516
903 South Mission Street
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Robaire’s is a locally owned bakery with specialty donuts, pastries, cookies, and cakes. Robaire’s is also known for their Robaire’s hamburger buns which are not only used at the bakery, but in restaurants throughout the Mount Pleasant area.

Stop 2. Shopping at Farmer's Market or Green Tree Co-Op

Farmer's Market

Thursday - 331 N. Main Street
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Saturday - Town Center,
Downtown Mount Pleasant

The farmer’s market has everything you could possibly need. From fruits and vegetables to flowers, everything is brought to the market fresh. The market can be found at Island Park on Thursdays and Town Center on Saturdays. It’s only open from June to Oct. so you need to stop in when you can.

Green Tree Co-Op

989-772-3221
214 N. Franklin St., 1 1/2 blocks North of Broadway
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Open 7 days, 9am to 8pm.
Email: general@greentree.coop

Green Tree seeks to promote a healthier world where people engage in sustainable lifestyles with a reduced need for petroleum and where cooperative enterprise is the foundation of a sustainable economy. Green Tree carries a wide selection of organic grocery foods that help to promote their belief in and sustainable food production and other environmentally and socially responsible business practices.

Stop 3: Choose one of our local farms to visit:

Moodie’s Blueberries

989.561.2578
9720 Beckley Rd
Blanchard, MI 49310

Moodie’s has U-pick blueberries and has pre-picked produce if you’re in a hurry. Not a fan of blueberries? They also sell locally grown honey and maple syrup.

Rhynard’s Blueberry Farm

989.828.6954
4701 S. Chippewa Rd.
Shepherd, MI 48883

Rhynard’s is a family business that has been around for decades. Rhynard’s blueberries consume three full acres. Do U-pick or let them do it for you. Honey from the bees that pollinate the bushes is also for sale.

Graham’s Organic Meats

989.433.5900
3654 Weidman Rd.
Rosebush, MI 48878

Graham’s Organic Meats prides themself on being a certified organic farm. With no pesticides, herbicides, or growth hormones used on the farm, Grahams strives to give you the best organic turkey, beef, chicken, and eggs. Individual and group tours are welcome.

Stop 4: Lunch at Max & Emily’s

989.772.7460
125 East Broadway Street
Mount Pleasant, Mich 48858

No one does lunch like Max & Emily’s. With their famous “sandwich by numbers? there’s no way to have the same sandwich twice. As soon as you walk into Max & Emily’s the aroma fills your lungs. They now have Max & Emily’s Summer concert series. Three bands, three nights, and over a span of three months. The streets are blocked off and it’s free. All of this together truly makes Max & Emily’s a local treasure.

Stop 5: Choose another one of our local farms to visit: (see above for descriptions)                                    

Moodie’s Blueberries
Rhynard’s Blueberry Farm
Graham’s Organic Meats

Stop 6: Papa’s Pumpkin Patch

989.773.7750
909 S. Summerton Rd.
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

In Mount Pleasant, everyone knows of Papa’s Pumpkin Patch. Founded by retired professors of CMU, Papa’s believes that playing and having fun is important to mental health. With U-pick fruits and vegetables, the small gift shop, the freshly made cider and donuts, and the friendly faces you see throughout the farm, Papa’s is the stop in Mount Pleasant that you can’t miss.

Stop 7: Choose one of our local hot spots for dinner:

The Brass Cafe and Saloon

989.772.0864
128 South Main Street
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Locally owned and operated, The Brass Cafe and Saloon is located in historic downtown Mount Pleasant. They have created the atmosphere of a big city restaurant with small town appeal. With their unique menu, comfortable meeting room upstairs, and their live music, the Brass Cafe is something that you can't find anywhere else.

Mountain Town Station

989.775.2337
506 West Broadway Street
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

A restored railroad depot, Mountain Town Station is also a brewery and steakhouse. Known for ribs and beer, the atmosphere will keep you coming back time and time again. They are more than willing to accommodating groups of any size and will be expanding in Spring 2011.

Italian Oven

989.773-6836
2336 S. Mission
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

The main goal of the Italian Oven is to make your time there the best Italian dining experience. With their wood-fired ovens, Italian Oven is known for their pizza, stromboli, and calzones as well as their savory pasta dishes. The atmosphere inside will make you feel right at home.

The Cabin

989.779.9167
930 W. Broomfield St.
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

The Cabin is literally just that, a cabin. With the rustic theme, wooden booths and a warm friendly welcome, the Cabin sets up the perfect atmosphere. Known for their pizza and cabin sticks, the cabin is a perfect place to go with a group or just by yourself.

Stop 8: End the day with a new experience. You can either go to:

Mt. Pleasant Brewing Company Tap Room

989.400.4666
614 West Pickard Street
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

The Tap Room has 10 local microbrews in a comfortable location. With special events all year round, dart leagues, and the infamous “Create Your Own Six-Pack? it’s the perfect place to spend your evening.

Doozie’s Ice Cream Place

989.772.2332
1310 E. Pickard Street
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

From the skinny dip to the artic swirl, everyone in Mount Pleasant is thinking Doozie’s during the summertime. There’s a reason why there’s always a line: it's well worth the wait.