Frankenmuth area guidebook
City/town information
Little Bavaria. One of the favorite stops for visitors to Michigan and residents alike. Essentially the gateway to "up north" but also a destination of its own with great restaurants, shopping and regular events
61 locals recommend
Frankenmuth
Little Bavaria. One of the favorite stops for visitors to Michigan and residents alike. Essentially the gateway to "up north" but also a destination of its own with great restaurants, shopping and regular events
Known mostly for the outlet mall and hotels and restaurants that support it. Makes a great companion to Frankenmuth
6 locals recommend
Birch Run
Known mostly for the outlet mall and hotels and restaurants that support it. Makes a great companion to Frankenmuth
Food scene
A landmark and a must-try place. Known for family style all you can eat chicken dinners. Crowds line up to get in on festival days. Not only a restaurant but also some of the best shops in town on the ground floor
10 locals recommend
Bavarian Inn Restaurant
713 S Main StA landmark and a must-try place. Known for family style all you can eat chicken dinners. Crowds line up to get in on festival days. Not only a restaurant but also some of the best shops in town on the ground floor
The 'other' famous restaurant. Right across the street from The Bavarian Inn and equally as good, but you may want to try them both so that you can decide. Slightly different menu, but the same famous recipe chicken. Since the founders of both restaurants trace back to the same ancestral family recipe!
15 locals recommend
Zehnder's of Frankenmuth
730 S Main StThe 'other' famous restaurant. Right across the street from The Bavarian Inn and equally as good, but you may want to try them both so that you can decide. Slightly different menu, but the same famous recipe chicken. Since the founders of both restaurants trace back to the same ancestral family recipe!
When you've had enough chicken, and you're ready for a pizza. This place has the best around. Just up the street a little from Zehnders.
8 locals recommend
Tiffany's Food & Spirits
656 S Main StWhen you've had enough chicken, and you're ready for a pizza. This place has the best around. Just up the street a little from Zehnders.
One of the answers to the question, "do I need to go up to the top of the hill in Frankenmuth?" Incredible selection of craft beers and good food too. Also has a nice few of the river from some of the seating areas.
12 locals recommend
Frankenmuth Brewery
425 S Main StOne of the answers to the question, "do I need to go up to the top of the hill in Frankenmuth?" Incredible selection of craft beers and good food too. Also has a nice few of the river from some of the seating areas.
This is the most "upscale" restaurant in Frankenmuth, so if you have a special occasion, this might fit the bill.
The Old Christmas Station Restaurant
100 S Main StThis is the most "upscale" restaurant in Frankenmuth, so if you have a special occasion, this might fit the bill.
Wang's Bistro
207 N Main StReally good Chinese and open when some other places aren't
Prost Wine Bar & Charcuterie
South Main StreetFeeling a little "Bouge-y". This is your place
T.Dubs
565 S Main StAnother place open when others aren't. Good food
Shopping
No trip to Frankenmuth is complete without a visit to Bronner's. It is the first thing you see as you enter town from the South. There is nowhere else like it. Christmas year round
29 locals recommend
Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland
25 Christmas LnNo trip to Frankenmuth is complete without a visit to Bronner's. It is the first thing you see as you enter town from the South. There is nowhere else like it. Christmas year round
Surviving in an era where malls are closing. The Birch Run mall is hanging in there. It is still a destination. Partly because of its location. Where most outlet malls are lucky to attract a restaurant or two. There are a dozen or more at this I-75 oasis. Which speaks to the crowds it attracts.
23 locals recommend
Birch Run Premium Outlets
12240 S Beyer RdSurviving in an era where malls are closing. The Birch Run mall is hanging in there. It is still a destination. Partly because of its location. Where most outlet malls are lucky to attract a restaurant or two. There are a dozen or more at this I-75 oasis. Which speaks to the crowds it attracts.
Frankenmuth River Place Shops
925 S Main StLots of interesting and unique shops