Frankenmuth Is ‘Michigan’s Little Bavaria’—and It's the Best Small Town for Families

"Offering the same family-style fried chicken dinner recipe as Zehnder’s but in a Bavarian-themed setting, this restaurant delivers huge portions with classic sides (like German carrot salad and fried potato balls) and is one of the essential, ritualistic meals to try in Frankenmuth." - Katy Spratte Joyce Katy Spratte Joyce Katy Spratte Joyce is a food, business, and travel writer based in Omaha, Nebraska. Her work has appeared in a variety of print and digital outlets, including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure, TripSavvy, Hemispheres, Condé Nast Traveler, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines