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    Marion's Dairy Bar

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    110 reviews
    #1 of 3 Quick Bites in East Tawas
    $, Dessert, American
    111 E Bay St, East Tawas, MI 48730-1349
    +1 989-362-2991
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    4.5 110 reviews
    #1 of 3 Quick Bites in East Tawas
    #2 of 20 Places to Eat in East Tawas
    Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2017 Winner
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    American
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    Lunch
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible
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    111 E Bay St, East Tawas, MI 48730-1349
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    +1 989-362-2991
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Great ice cream

    Nice family restaurant with great ice cream, sundae and milk shakes. They also serve breakfast and my in-laws who live in town say it is great. Popular place!

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank Gtasters
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Great Breakfast place. Can’t wait to try the Ice Cream

    Great breakfast stop. Very old time feel, like a diner from back in the day. Decorated with all the antique Coca Cola apparel. More of a breakfast/ Ice Cream Shop. We stopped for take out on the way back from Oscoda. Staff seemed very friendly...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank aruba11344
    Reviewed September 5, 2018
    Variety is the Game

    This place is a dream to an ice cream lover. They have many unique flavors and options to build your cone or sundae. Fun place to go, real good ice cream and pplace to sit outside to enjoy your treat in a relaxing enviroment.

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank Peggy C
    Reviewed August 31, 2018 via mobile
    Best Fresh Fast Scratch Local Breakfast

    We love Marion's for breakfast! Marty's sausage gravy and biscuits are THE best! And I love the blueberry waffles! My kids devour the waffles a la mode! My husband gives the Sasquatch omelette two thumbs up and also enjoys Papa's fritas! Marty uses the best...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank ChattyCathie8
    Reviewed August 25, 2018 via mobile
    Reminded me how good ice cream could be!

    Black cherry in a waffle cone, maple nut ice cream and a waffle cone were all great! Quick service and charming 50’s decor. Will be sure to visit each time we’re in the area!

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank Rottenriguez
    Reviewed August 20, 2018
    Camping for Ice Cream

    Best ice cream in town! Very quaint place with lots of retro stuff. Lots of kinds of ice cream & generous portions.

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank MrsDMJdetroit
    Reviewed August 19, 2018
    Excellent ice cream

    I always stop here when I am in town. Used to work here when I was in high school. They have so many handmade flavors. Owner is very friendly and the place is very clean.

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank Diane B
    Reviewed August 9, 2018
    We always stop here.

    What can I say, it's ice cream on vacation! HUGE selection of very good ice cream. Friendly staff, decent prices.

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank DianeSP
    Reviewed August 8, 2018 via mobile
    Yummy

    Yummy ice cream kids loved it! We got right in fast service and good people. Ice cream portions were on point and it was a good wholesome place to visit

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank 706leeannk
    Reviewed July 18, 2018
    WENT FOR BREAKFAST, ( out of food???)

    Last summer 2017 we stopped by Marion’s Dairy Bar for waffles. They were great, and we loved the retro decorations in the restaurant. Looked forward to eating breakfast there again this summer. We went there in the middle of June and are surprised to see...More

    Date of visit: June 2018
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