Symons General Store has been a cornerstone of downtown Petoskey for over 60 years. Founded on providing the best food and drink to their customers, the Symons family has preserved that notion into today with the finest specialty food from local purveyors and international artisans.
The best sandwiches in Northern Michigan are made here! Don’t believe us? Find out for yourself! Our full menu is available all day, and it now includes salads and pizzas in addition to our breakfast and sandwich options.
We pull from our vast collection of locally sourced products and international delicacies to curate the best gift boxes for every occasion. Select from our array of predesigned boxes or create your own for a personal feel and send off to family, friends or business partners.
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Below Symons General Store there’s a secret known only to those who venture down the stairs or through the door on the rear patio. If you choose to take this adventure, be prepared to be stunned; awed; astounded; for you have wandered into the Symons Wine Cellar.
From well recognized varieties and varietals to the boutique wines you may only read about in Wine Spectator, the selection is without match. You can spend less than ten dollars or more than two thousand, but the experience can be shared by all. Many who visit take pictures and soak in the extraordinary history of the oldest brick building in downtown Petoskey. Others simply wander and enjoy the ambiance.
The Symons Wine Cellar is the retail venue for Symons General Store, but also serves as the wine cellar for Chandler’s: A Restaurant. More importantly, often on a Sunday, we open a bottle or two and share with both store visitors and restaurant patrons. Perhaps one day the new zinfandel needs to breathe, and on another day, a new Sancerre arrival needs uncorking. If your palate parlays a desire for a full-bodied Bordeaux, there’s one for you. If it’s a summer Sauvignon Blanc or Chablis, the shelves are yours to peruse.
And did I mention the champagne? From Dom Perignon and Cristal to Laurent-Perrier, flutes are available if you are. Take a bottle to go or sit on the patio in the restaurant to savor our family favorite, Veuve Clicquot.
However you may choose to explore the Wine Cellar, make sure you take your time. Don’t be rushed. The wine ages well.
Proudly boasting over 400 varietals from vineyards around the world and right here in the U.S. Find your favorite home grown selection or explore a new continent and fall in love.
HALF CASE - 10% discount
FULL CASE - 15% discount
In the evenings our wine cellar converts to an intimate dining experience, ideal for a romantic celebration or your next social occasion. We book events ranging from corporate gatherings to rehearsal dinners, semi-private to exclusive, and everywhere in between.
401 E. Lake St.
Petoskey, MI
49770
231.347.2438
7 days a week
Monday thru Saturday 9am-7pm
Sunday 10am-6pm
