CADILLAC, MI -- As Northern Michigan becomes a blur of Family Fares, Dollar Generals and Walmarts, sometimes it’s worth taking the side road and finding a tried-and-true general store.

Meauwataka General Store is a delightfully old school mom-and-pop general store stocking everything from baked goods to beer − plus a lot of bourbon.

If you’re out o ff-roading in Cadillac’s “gateway to Up North” consider making a pitstop at this haven of local treasures.

Located at 2020 E 24 Rd in Cadillac, the general store is a quick turn off M-115.

The state highway is a slower, more scenic ride but there’s not much out there other than forest, trails and horse farms.

Owners Pam and Ken Sandy know their business is one of few stops folks can make for a hot meal or a cold beverage while in the Hur

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