Karlin Inn

09/30/2026

Pistachio and butterscotch pudding shots are back. Also have lemon meringue pie, chocolate ganache and coke a cola cakes. Yummmm

09/29/2026

Need a laugh? Or two....

09/22/2026

Thank you for choosing thr Karlin Inn. We love to talk to the riders and hear their stories. Looking forward to next year.

Our Munga Grit Traverse City race wrapped up a week ago in Michigan. 170 miles with a small field and it's the 4th year in. It's really easy to label this as a failure and point to why we aren't growing. But one constant comment is how amazing our water-points are.

They're not just aid stations, they're oases in the middle of a desert of loneliness. That's the thing about ultra races. They're lonely. Just you, your thoughts, and the darkness. And the blinking light of your GPS unit telling you how far you still have to go. While it's easier to throw up a tent and leave some trays of bananas out, we do things the hard way and try and find small businesses, homes, centres that will showcase some of the unique hospitality and culture of the area. It's hard work to figure out that puzzle, of just the right amount of love.

WP2 is at the Copemish Kitchen and Coffee in the tiny town of Copemish in remote Michigan. It's a family owned business and the girls run the place all day long and into the night. No ask is too big and no hour too late. And, here is the kicker. They simply will not give me a bill. They do it because for them it's a blessing to be a blessing. WP3 is at the Karlin Inn, another forgotten town out in the woods. Laurie is ex military who now runs the Inn and presents delectables to those who might just venture beyond the outskirts of the city. WP3 stays open till midnight, sometimes 3 in the morning. No questions asked. If there is a rider still out in the field, she will wait.

And so, I keep coming back. Building relationship. Sowing and trusting. It's in moments like these I find the real American. And it's inspiring.

09/09/2026

Our America’s Best Restaurants episode is live! If you haven’t, please go check it out!
Watch it here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2056916538522817

Watch and tell us if you’ve already tried everything we featured ⬇️

09/01/2026

We’re excited to share this 👇
Our America's Best Restaurants episode is officially LIVE 🎬
This feature highlights what we’re all about and the experience we strive to create every day.
Watch now and let us know what you think ⬇️

08/31/2026

It all goes down tomorrow 👀
Our America’s Best Restaurants episode premieres right here at 2:00 PM!
Drop a 🎬 in the comments if you’re watching with us!

08/25/2026

Alright… it’s almost time 👀
Our America’s Best Restaurants episode is ready to go and we are counting down the days!
We’re premiering it right here on our page on Tuesday September 1st 🎬
Trust us… this is one you’re going to want to watch.

08/19/2026

Its finally here!!
The roadshow Premier will be Tuesday September 1 at 2pm. We will be open at 2 for a Premier party.
Can't make it. Go to America's Best Restaurant Roadshow and search for Karlin Inn.

08/11/2026

What's the most underrated menu item here?

07/28/2026

Beautiful thing installed and working. No leaks or explosions.