Take the ultimate sweet treat and baked good tour through Northern Michigan when you stay at a Boyneland Rental! It’s no secret that we have an incredible selection of bakeries and eateries in Boyne City and the other local towns in our area.

If you follow along on our Instagram, @boyneland, you know that we love a good baked good – or really any sweet treat.

Here’s a roundup of 10 of our favorite places to frequent. We obviously recommend trying every single one while you’re in the area. If you don’t have time to visit each one, you can’t go wrong with any of these spots!

Gilda’s Bakery

*Picture from Gilda’s Lake Street Bakery Website*

Website: https://www.gildaslakestreetbakery.com
Address: 110 S. Lake Street Boyne City, MI 49712

Located within walking distance of many of our rentals, Gilda’s Bakery is a great spot to head in the mornings for a fresh pastry. They have a wide assortment of pastries including crepes, cinnamon rolls, delicious breads, scones, muffins and more. If you need something more substantial, they also have quiches and sandwiches. Chef Gilda is originally from France, so each delicious bite that you have will reflect his training from growing up there. A fun fact about Chef Gilda is that the French Crepe originated in Brittany, France, where he was raised.

If you want to combine two of our favorite morning spots, head to Gilda’s Bakery for a delicious pastry and then walk down (approximately 200 feet – neighbor spots) to Lake Charlevoix Coffee Company for a delicious coffee! It’s the perfect way to start any day while you are in Boyne City.

Gilda’s Bakery does have morning hours and is not open daily. Be sure to check their website for current hours that they are open before walking down.

JoJo's Cookie Co

Website: https://jojoscookiecompany.com

Address: 2611 Charlevoix Ave Petoskey MI 49770

JoJo’s Cookie Co is a spot that you cannot miss while staying at a Boyneland Rental. Their tagline, “Smiles From Scratch” is 100% true – our mouths are watering just thinking about our next visit. We can’t even tell you which one is the best because they are all simply amazing. Loaded S’more, Monster, Triple Chip, and Not Your Mama’s Peanut Butter – these are just a few of the incredible options that they have!

JoJo’s Cookie Co has 10 classic flavors that are always on the menu. Then, they have six rotating flavors each month. We try to stop in each time the menu changes (okay, maybe more than that, but who is counting!) We are JoJo’s Cookie regulars and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

Currently closed on Mondays, but open every other day, this is a stop worth making!

Petoskey Pretzel

Website: https://www.petoskeypretzelco.com

Address: 200 Petoskey St Petoskey, MI

A local favorite, Petoskey Pretzel is a must while in the area. These pretzels are freshly made daily! They dough is made in house, hand rolled from scratch each day, using all natural American-made ingredients. These pretzels are so delicious they truly melt in your mouth.

On top of offering the most delicious buttery original pretzel, they also offer a sweet cinnamon sugar that makes a great dessert! Pair the cinnamon sugar pretzel with their cream cheese spread or a hot fudge dip for the perfect sweet treat. If you want a savory and more substantial pretzel, try the Pretzel Frankfurter, Pepperoni Pretza or a Cheese Pretza. We love the Pepperoni Pretza – pepperoni and mozzarella cheese wrapped in their house-made pretzel dough.

Petoskey Pretzel is located right next to The Tunnel entrance to Bayfront Park and the Little Traverse Wheelway. We love to grab a pretzel (or two!) for each of us and head down to the Bayfront Playground or go for a walk or bike ride on the Little Traverse Wheelway. It’s the perfect afternoon activity for your family and a great way to be outside and spend time on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. They are currently open daily!

Tom’s Mom’s Cookies

Website: https://www.tomsmomscookies.com
Address: 267 S. Spring Street Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Voted Best Cookie by the “Official Best of Michigan” TV program, featured on Food Network’s “Food Finds” Program and countless other places, Tom’s Mom’s Cookies are award winning cookies that have been making people smile since 1985. Each cookie weighs 3 oz – truly a delectable treat! There are quite a few different flavors that they offer –chocolate, caramel and pretzel, classic chocolate, chocolate and dried cherries and chocolate peanut butter. You cannot go wrong with any of their flavors – we know that you won’t be able to choose just one! When you stop in to try their cookies, we always recommend stocking up – their cookies freeze perfectly for you to take home quite a few and have them later when you need something sweet to eat!

Open year round (except for 3 holidays) these are cookies that you really want to try! A question they are asked a lot – who is Tom’s Mom? You’ll be surprised to find out that’s a secret that no one knows the answer too!

Located in Downtown Harbor Springs, this is such a cute town to walk around while you are visiting Tom’s Mom’s Cookies. Harbor Springs also has a few other bakeries that you can visit while in the town of Harbor Springs, like My Sister’s Bake Shop and Small Batch Bakery. We know you can make the perfect day trip out of this cute Northern Michigan town!

Crooked Tree Breadworks

Website: https://www.breadworks.com
Address: 2264 M-119, Suite #5, Petoskey, Michigan, 49770

Stop in for Crooked Tree Breadworks for an amazing selection of daily fresh baked breads, muffins, scones, cookies, croissants, granola and more! This bakery is more on the savory side than sweet, with so many delicious homemade offerings.

Visiting Crooked Tree Breadworks for a fresh loaf of bread is a must. We love their classic sourdough bread, but the rustic baguette is also wonderful. Their muffins and scones are also incredibly delicious – it all is! The muffins and scones range from savory to sweet. There is something for everyone in your group. If you enjoy granola, pick up some of their Addictive Granola to have with yogurt – it’s made of toasted nuts, dried Michigan cherries, raisins, real maple syrup, and honey. A treat that we love to take home with us!

Having fresh baked bread in your Boyneland Airbnb each morning is such a luxury for vacation – definitely make this a stop early in your trip! While you are visiting Crooked Tree Breadworks, it’s the perfect opportunity to bike the Little Traverse Wheelway or visit Petoskey State Park. Petoskey State Park features a one milke beach on Lake Michigan and also has some small hiking trails. We love hiking the Petoskey – Old Baldy Trail. It’s a short half mile trail that goes up stairs to the top of Old Baldy. It gives incredible views of Lake Michigan. It’s also the perfect hike to take before settling on the beach to eat your fresh bread and pastries from Crooked Tree Breadworks.

They are open six days a week, except for Sundays.

That French Place

Website: https://www.thatfrenchplace.com/about
Address: 212 Bridge Street Charlevoix, Michigan 49720

That French Place is located in Downtown Charlevoix, a very cute quintessential Northern Michigan town that is about twenty minutes from Boyne City, situated between Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan. If you’ve never been, you need to add the entire town to your list of places to explore! That French Place is a gem of a bakery. Featuring coffee, tea, crepes, pastries, cookies, quiche and more, this is one of our favorite bakeries! Their extensive list of sweet and savory crepes is truly impressive. They have over twenty-five different flavors. Two of our favorite crepes include the savory Ham, Egg and Swiss or the Local Maple Syrup. One thing we love about their crepes is they package them like you would eat them in Paris – in a crepe cone. That way you can walk through town while you enjoy it, if you wanted to!.

They also have incredible pastries like Vanilla Honey Madeleines, Cream Puffs, Macarons and more delicious treats. We love that it’s a one stop shop with the coffee offerings, too. That French Place is owned by a husband and wife team, Brian and Emily. We love supporting local family-owned businesses! Check their website for opening hours before stopping by!

Birch Tree Bakery & Café

*Picture from Birch Tree Bakery & Cafe Facebook Page*

Website: https://www.facebook.com/birchtree.bakery.hs/
Address: 181 E Main Street , Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Birch Tree Bakery & Café is located on Main Street in Harbor Springs, another cute town in Northern Michigan. This cute bakery offers the tastiest café drinks and treats to make your day sweet.

This fall, they have had pumpkin cheesecake muffins and pumpkin cheesecake snickerdoodles on their rotation. They look incredible! They also offer homemade pop tarts, cinnamon rolls, macarons, loaves of bread and more. They opened this year in 2024 and have been an amazing bakery addition to the lineup of stops to make. While they don’t have a website, they update their Facebook Page (here) often with their offerings. Next time you find yourself up in Harbor Springs, stop here for a sweet or savory treat. Open six days a week and closed on Sundays, this stop is a must!

My Sister’s Bake Shop

Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057611974157
Address: 107 Franklin Park Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Another spot to visit in Harbor Springs is My Sister’s Bake Shop, located on Franklin Park. They have delicious baked goods and are a staple in the Harbor Springs community. One of our favorite’s is their Cinnamon Bread, that is made delicious with cinnamon and sugar swirled through! Other incredible offerings include snickerdoodles, homemade granola bars, brownies, little lemonies and delicious scones! We love all their offerings, but especially their granola bars. They are savory and sweet, filling and delicious.
Open 6 days a week and closed Sundays, add My Sister’s Bake Shop to the list of places you need to visit.

Small Batch at the Cuopla

Website: http://www.smallbatchharborsprings.com
Address: 340 State Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

This bakery is a must visit. The bakery is unique, inspired and sumptuous! Small Batch is not only a bakery, it’s also a restaurant and catering company. When you visit Small Batch, you can treat yourself to breakfast or lunch before picking out your delicious pastry selections. Their Rise & Shine Breakfast is delightful: herbed eggs, melted cheddar, caramelized onion sriracha aioli on a grilled brioche bun served with breakfast potatoes. Sign us up! If you are in the mood for something sweeter, try their Baked Salted Caramel French Toast. Seriously mouthwatering! The French toast is stuffed with apples and cream cheese filling, topped with salted caramel and whipped cream.

If you visit their Facebook page, you will see so many incredible pictures of their meals and sweet treats – we get hungry just looking. They are open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays). Be sure to add Small Batch at the Cupola to your bakery tour of Northern Michigan.

Johans

Website: https://www.facebook.com/johanspastryshop/

Address: 565 W Mitchell St Petoskey, MI 49770 /

Johans is a Northern Michigan classic and staple for the area. With locations in Petoskey and Harbor Springs, you can definitely visit one of their locations during your Up North Adventures. They are well known for their delicious donuts, but they also have incredible bagels, cakes, pies and other pastries. When stopping into a Johans Pastries Shop, you will immediately be reminiscent of visiting a bakery that feels like a long time friend! We love stopping for a donut as a midday treat! They are open daily, so don’t miss out on treating yourself.

Northern Michigan has some of the tastiest bakeries and eateries around. Whether you visit one of these bakeries or all of them, we know that you won’t leave disappointed when trying any of these delectable treats.

A Rental We Recommend: Escape to the Lake

This is the perfect home for creating memories with those you love! Situated on 117 feet of private lake front, you can enjoy the shores of Lake Charlevoix’s South Arm from the privacy of your very own lake house rental.
Lake Charlevoix’s South Arm where this property is located is a wonderful swimming location! The sandy bottom of Lake Charlevoix makes it the perfect spot for bringing a boat, too. (The rental does have mooring available.) If you don’t have a boat, the rental has kayaks and a paddle board available for you to enjoy the lake! Another feature we love about this rental is the hot tub, which is available for year-round use. Watching the lake freeze over, the leaves change, or enjoying a starry summer night can all happen from the coziness of the inside of the hot tub. Equipped with a grill, Adirondack chairs, cornhole and a gas firepit, this rental is ready to host you for truly the perfect escape to the lake!

If you plan to do cooking on your Boyne City trip, this short term rental features a chef’s kitchen with amenities like subzero fridge, high end gas range, granite counters and amazing views for you to always be part of the party, even while prepping the meals.

This lake front home sleeps ten and is ready to host you for your next Up North Michigan stay. Located close to the Boathouse (a restaurant we recommend here!), ten miles from Castle Farms and just 13 miles away from all the activities at Boyne Mountain.

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