Fred's Up North Dining

Stayed overnight in Mackinaw, wanted a nice sit down breakfast. Unfortunately, the prices were too high in Mackinaw, decided to cross the bridge into St. Ignace and we’re glad we did! Fred’s Up North was 1/3 less expensive and the breakfast was excellent! Ate a great meal and enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend eating here!

Used to be a Big Boy. Menu has changed with some cool new options, but the food was great, service was fast and friendly, and the prices were reasonable. Great place to stop by the Bridge.

Ate there on Saturday, 9/6/25, at 3:00 p.m. for an early dinner. It was moderately busy with a short line, but I got right in to a seat at the counter. The service staff seemed a little stressed, like maybe a few more servers were needed. I had to wait a bit for a server and then the food, but it wasn't inordinately long. I ordered the whitefish dinner (broiled) and it was very good, cooked nicely with generous portions. The side salad is not shown in the photo, it was also very good. This was my third attempt to get a good sampling of whitefish while visiting Michigan, and it was the very best. Lower cost, larger servings, and better quality than particularly one that cost considerably more! I'd definitely recommend, if you can contend with a bit of a wait if you come at a busy time.

Breakfast served all day. Choice of steaks, chicken, soups and fish dinners. Mashed Potatoes were watery. The hamburger steak was cooked with out any seasoning ( like some black pepper and salt). Very industrial tasting.

I stopped by once a couple years ago just to get out of the truck and have some human interaction. The daytime servers turned me into a regular. Now, by the time I get parked and walk across the parking lot Jessica has usually seen me coming and put my order in for me. I always have limited time and it's never an issue. Honestly, the food is good but I go there for the service.