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Is Union Wood Shop Still Open? Update (Clarkston, MI)

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As of September 2026, Union Wood Shop is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Yelp ·
Secondary source
Tripadvisor

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What the source shows: Yelp's listing for Union Woodshop was updated in September 2026 with over 1,100 reviews and current hours, confirming the restaurant is still operating at 18 S Main St in Clarkston.

  • Season / episode Season 21, Episode 18
  • Original air date
  • Address 18 South Main Street, Clarkston, MI 48346

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' 'Pork Hall of Fame' clip episode, aired 2014-12-26, replayed Guy Fieri's stop at Union Woodshop in Clarkston, Michigan, first shown in an August 2011 segment titled 'Kid Rock's Detroit Tour.' The show highlighted the restaurant's wood-fired barbecue, burgers, and smoked meats. Union Woodshop operates as a barbecue restaurant and bar at 18 South Main Street in downtown Clarkston. According to Yelp, whose listing for Union Woodshop was updated in September 2026 with 1,118 reviews, the restaurant remains open with hours running from 4 p.m. on weekdays and noon on Saturdays. Some 2026 Tripadvisor reviewers noted the restaurant had shifted its menu to an a la carte format, a change some patrons viewed unfavorably.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 21, Episode 18
Original air date
Episode title
Pork Hall of Fame
What was featured
Wood-fired BBQ, burgers, and smoked meats at a Michigan roadhouse
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Union Wood Shop

Frequently asked questions

Is Union Wood Shop still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Union Wood Shop is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Union Wood Shop after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' 'Pork Hall of Fame' clip episode, aired 2014-12-26, replayed Guy Fieri's stop at Union Woodshop in Clarkston, Michigan, first shown in an August 2011 segment titled 'Kid Rock's Detroit Tour.' The show highlighted the restaurant's wood-fired barbecue, burgers, and smoked meats. As of September 2026, Union Wood Shop is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Union Wood Shop located?

18 South Main Street, Clarkston, MI 48346. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Union Wood Shop?

Season 21, Episode 18 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired December 26, 2014. The episode is titled “Pork Hall of Fame”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

According to Yelp, whose listing for Union Woodshop was updated in September 2026 with 1,118 reviews, the restaurant remains open with hours running from 4 p.m. on weekdays and noon on Saturdays. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Union Wood Shop still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Some 2026 Tripadvisor reviewers noted the restaurant had shifted its menu to an a la carte format, a change some patrons viewed unfavorably. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
18 South Main Street, Clarkston, MI 48346
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/union-woodshop-clarkston
  • Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42081-d1756156-Reviews-Union_Woodshop-Clarkston_Michigan.html
  • flavortownusa.com — https://www.flavortownusa.com/locations/487/union-wood-shop

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