DINING
For complete dining, deli and coffee shop information, visit
www.VisitAlpena.com
Whether you’re looking for homemade comfort food, a gourmet treat,
or somewhere in between, you’ll find it in Northeast Michigan. Cosmopolitan
flair, classic hearty favorites and eclectic creations are never
more than a short walk or drive away. Foodies will be pleased to know
that Alpena features a number of professional chefs as well as experienced
proprietors who have one main goal in mind, pleasing your taste
buds! Many use farm fresh ingredients and locally-raised meat, and
locally caught fish.
WINE, SODA & BEER TASTING
Austin Brothers’ Beer Company
821 W. Miller St., Alpena, (989) 340-2300
http://www.austinbrosbeerco.com
At Austin Brothers, fresh and local are words we
cook by. We are unashamedly passionate about the
food and beer we create. Using the best ingredients
and suppliers, our beers are crafted and created in a
sustainable, creative, and innovative environment. If
you’re looking for quality and integrity in the food
you enjoy - look no further.
Stoney Acres Winery
4268 Truckey Rd., Alpena, (989) 356-1041
website: www.stoneyacreswinery.net
Taste and purchase locally-made wine and soda at
Stoney Acres Winery in Alpena. Stoney Acres makes
several different kinds of grape and fruit wines
including Silver City White (Riesling), Silver City
Red (Merlot), and more than a half-dozen fruit wines
including several berry varieties and cherry, pear and
apple. Stoney Acres also offers a line of Shipwreck
Soda! Delicious root beer, cream soda, raspberry
and orange soda are named for some of the famous
shipwrecks in Thunder Bay. The winery also offers
a number of handmade delights, including wine
truffles, fudge, candy bars, cheese popcorn, oldfashioned
caramel corn and triple-chocolate drizzled
caramel corn. Stoney Acres carries a full line of beer
and wine-making supplies and is open Tuesday
through Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday noon
until 5 p.m. Closed Mondays.
Thunder Bay Winery
109 N. Second Ave., Suite 101, Alpena, (989) 358-9463
website: www.thunderbaywinery.com
Visit Thunder Bay Winery in the historic Center
Building for a sampling of wine in an elegant setting
featuring grape and fruit wines. Come experience the
charm of this family owned and operated vineyard
and winery. Thunder Bay Vineyards, established
in 2005, is located 16 miles south of the winery and
currently has 11 varieties of wine grapes as well as
multiple varieties of fruit trees and berry bushes.
Wine may be purchased at the winery by the bottle
or enjoyed by the glass. Sparkling juice is available for
the young ones.
Strawberry Picking; Courtesy Shirley Helwig
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