Guidebook for Clarkston
Food Scene
The best BBQ, Mac and Cheese and Pizza. Expect a long wait on Friday and Saturday, but this is a great opportunity to explore the shops and downtown or to grab a drink upstairs.
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Union Woodshop
18 S Main StThe best BBQ, Mac and Cheese and Pizza. Expect a long wait on Friday and Saturday, but this is a great opportunity to explore the shops and downtown or to grab a drink upstairs.
World famous Mac and Cheese. Great rotating specials menu. Very cool location in an old church.
Union General
50 S Main StWorld famous Mac and Cheese. Great rotating specials menu. Very cool location in an old church.
Try an igloo in the winter on their porch! Honchos has great latin street food - it's not your typical Mexican restaurant! They also have great coffee in the morning.
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Honcho
3 E Church StTry an igloo in the winter on their porch! Honchos has great latin street food - it's not your typical Mexican restaurant! They also have great coffee in the morning.
Old Village Cafe
2 S Main StGreat local breakfast joint. Wonderful skillets!
It's worth walking in just to check out the decor of this newly renovated old bank. Great food, a bit pricier than some of the other restaurants. We like to have a drink in the basement while we wait for a table at the Woodshop!
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The Fed Community
15 S Main StIt's worth walking in just to check out the decor of this newly renovated old bank. Great food, a bit pricier than some of the other restaurants. We like to have a drink in the basement while we wait for a table at the Woodshop!
Pizza, fried appetizers, big menu and drink specials. Great place for a casual hangout night.
Clarkston Tap
5801 S Main StPizza, fried appetizers, big menu and drink specials. Great place for a casual hangout night.
Expect a wait on the weekends, but you can enjoy tons of free games - darts, pool, table top shuffle board and more while you wait. Great selection of Hilltop beers on draft.
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Parker's Hilltop Brewery
6110 Dixie HwyExpect a wait on the weekends, but you can enjoy tons of free games - darts, pool, table top shuffle board and more while you wait. Great selection of Hilltop beers on draft.
Great coffee and they have wonderful sandwiches - try the Turkey cherry sandwich, its amazing!
Essence On Main
4 S Main StGreat coffee and they have wonderful sandwiches - try the Turkey cherry sandwich, its amazing!
Enjoy a great deli and bakery on the North end of town. Perfect for a quick bagel or a sandwhich.
Brioni Cafe & Deli
7151 N Main StEnjoy a great deli and bakery on the North end of town. Perfect for a quick bagel or a sandwhich.
Andiamo Trattoria Clarkston
7228 N Main StAndiamo's has a great reputation as a go-to restaurant for Italian food.
Rudy's is a great local grocery store and deli. Perfect for a few quick groceries or getting a hot meal to go. Great pizza and beer selection.
Rudy's Quality Market
9 S Main StRudy's is a great local grocery store and deli. Perfect for a few quick groceries or getting a hot meal to go. Great pizza and beer selection.
Kruse's Deer Lake Inn
7504 Dixie HwyKruse's Deer Lake in is a great restaurant!
The athletic club is a great spot to get a good meal and catch some live music. Not open on Sundays!
Deer Lake Athletic Club
6167 White Lake RdThe athletic club is a great spot to get a good meal and catch some live music. Not open on Sundays!
Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club
9085 Big Lake RdPerfect all year, but especially great on the patio in the summer!
Fountains is a great place for good food and music, DJs or comedy nights - check out their website for schedule of events.
Fountains Golf & Banquet
6060 Maybee RdFountains is a great place for good food and music, DJs or comedy nights - check out their website for schedule of events.
Head a couple miles north to Bullfrogs for views of the lake, great pizza and food.
Bullfrogs Bar & Grill
2225 S Ortonville RdHead a couple miles north to Bullfrogs for views of the lake, great pizza and food.
The Boat Bar is a great hidden gem of a local dive bar. Right on the lake, this place serves up great burgers and fried apps. Pool tables and music. Very casual and one of our favorite low key hangouts.
Boat Bar
2000 S Ortonville RdThe Boat Bar is a great hidden gem of a local dive bar. Right on the lake, this place serves up great burgers and fried apps. Pool tables and music. Very casual and one of our favorite low key hangouts.
If you are venturing a bit further, check out Blackthorn Pub in Holly. Amazing food and great beer selection.
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Blackthorn Pub
105 S Saginaw StIf you are venturing a bit further, check out Blackthorn Pub in Holly. Amazing food and great beer selection.
Everything Else
20 Front Street is a listening room. It's likely you've never experienced music like this before. The small, casual venue seats a maximum of 90 people and is the absolute best way to experience live music. Beware, this is not a bar, you can purchase coffee, tea, kombucha to take in, but once you are in the listening room you'll want to stay until the show is done.
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20 Front Street
20 Front St20 Front Street is a listening room. It's likely you've never experienced music like this before. The small, casual venue seats a maximum of 90 people and is the absolute best way to experience live music. Beware, this is not a bar, you can purchase coffee, tea, kombucha to take in, but once you are in the listening room you'll want to stay until the show is done.
If you need some emergency pet supplies, the Market Place is quick and close by.
Market Place Pet Supplies
7200 Dixie HwyIf you need some emergency pet supplies, the Market Place is quick and close by.
If you need some emergency pet supplies, the Market Place is quick and close by.
Market Place Pet Supplies
7200 Dixie HwyIf you need some emergency pet supplies, the Market Place is quick and close by.
Parks & Nature
Great biking path and walking/hiking trails.
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Parque del Condado de Independence Oaks
9501 Sashabaw RdGreat biking path and walking/hiking trails.
Tons of trails and hiking. There is an amazing dog park here, but beware - you do need an Oakland County Dog license - they don't check often, but if they do and you don't have one they will give you a ticket.
Orion Oaks County Park
2301 Clarkston RdTons of trails and hiking. There is an amazing dog park here, but beware - you do need an Oakland County Dog license - they don't check often, but if they do and you don't have one they will give you a ticket.
Great in-land lake beach area and wonderful trails.
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Seven Lakes State Park
14390 Fish Lake RdGreat in-land lake beach area and wonderful trails.
Free tennis courts, kids play ground, soccer and baseball fields and some short trails. There is a safety bike path all the way there!
Clintonwood Park
6000 Clarkston RdFree tennis courts, kids play ground, soccer and baseball fields and some short trails. There is a safety bike path all the way there!
Shopping
This is an amazing outlet mall. They've got everything and great prices!
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Great Lakes Crossing Drive
Great Lakes Crossing DriveThis is an amazing outlet mall. They've got everything and great prices!
If you are looking to do some antiquing, Holly has several great antique stores and is a great way to spend an afternoon!
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Holly
If you are looking to do some antiquing, Holly has several great antique stores and is a great way to spend an afternoon!
Essentials
Less crowded than the bigger stores, this is a nice grocery store very close by.
Neiman's Family Market
7121 Dixie HwyLess crowded than the bigger stores, this is a nice grocery store very close by.
Entertainment & Activities
DTE Energy Music Theatre is one of the best outdoor concert venues in the country. Personally, we prefer lawn seats - pay less, take a blanket and enjoy a great show!
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DTE Energy Music Theatre
33 33 Bob Seger DrDTE Energy Music Theatre is one of the best outdoor concert venues in the country. Personally, we prefer lawn seats - pay less, take a blanket and enjoy a great show!
You don't have to go all the way up north to enjoy a great weekend skiing. Great for beginners, kids or anyone who doesn't want to drive 6 extra hours this weekend!
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Pine Knob Ski Resort Inc.
7778 Sashabaw RdYou don't have to go all the way up north to enjoy a great weekend skiing. Great for beginners, kids or anyone who doesn't want to drive 6 extra hours this weekend!