Shirley’s Cafe in Grayling for Sale as Owner Wants to Retire on a High Note

A popular and profitable restaurant is for sale in the heart of northern Michigan! Click here for full MLS details.

Shirley’s in the Woods in Bear Lake Township is listed for $300,000, and includes a large pole barn and 2-bedroom mobile home which currently has renters.

This restaurant is a fully equipped turnkey restaurant on a busy road, attracting tourists and locals for exceptional food and service.


Shirley recently sold her second restaurant in Mancelona, and she is ready to retire on a high note. She has always loved her job. Anyone who has eaten at her cafés has seen her visiting each table. She offers samples of her outstanding breads, and gets to know each customer by name.

“This has been my life for many years, and I want to leave while I am still having fun,” she explained. “It is time for someone else to own their own destiny,”

For additional compensation, Shirley will sell the inventory, as well as her name, and world famous recipes such as pancakes, soups, pies, fried chicken, and many kinds of bread baked fresh daily.

In addition to the delicious food, people also flock to Shirley’s to experience the community spirit in the restaurant. The quality staff are highly trained, motivated, and loyal.

The restaurant is currently open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week. Adding dinner is an option for the new owner as there are no similar dinner restaurants in the area.

Shirley’s in the Woods of Bear Lake Township is located on M-72 between Grayling and Kalkaska. It includes a 2100 square foot building located on 1.58 acres. This property also has a 53’ x 24’ pole barn and a 2-bedroom mobile home.

Shirley’s in the Woods Bear Lake Township

This property is in the heart of northern Michigan near hunting, snowmobile trails, lakes, rivers, ski and golf.

Call us today at 231-587-1012 or email dokrieg@gmail.com to set up your own private showing!

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