You'll need to fuel up for the day's bike explorations, and the cowboy-themed Chuckwagon is the place to do it. Grab a stool at the counter and watch the cooks slinging eggs, hash browns, bacon and pancakes for breakfast (until 11am only) and burgers and sandwiches for lunch. The no-frills diner is tiny and crowded, but worth the wait.
Chuckwagon
Michigan
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