Guidebook for Marquette
Food Scene
As a young child growing up in Marquette it was a favorite treat to walk down to this little candy shop and pick out your favorites sweet to be put in their little white paper candy bags. Several years ago though, they opened up the second floor diner. Great for breakfast and lunch!
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Donckers
137 W Washington StAs a young child growing up in Marquette it was a favorite treat to walk down to this little candy shop and pick out your favorites sweet to be put in their little white paper candy bags. Several years ago though, they opened up the second floor diner. Great for breakfast and lunch!
Again, just a stone’s throw away you’ll find schnitzel, bratwurst and house-made pretzels! And of course, Beers and delicious fancy cocktails!
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Steinhaus
102 W Washington StAgain, just a stone’s throw away you’ll find schnitzel, bratwurst and house-made pretzels! And of course, Beers and delicious fancy cocktails!
A great picnic option: this company has been around FOREVER! Favorite to grab and go to the beach. This is a local favorite.
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Togo's Marquette's Original Submarine Sandwich
1000 N 3rd StA great picnic option: this company has been around FOREVER! Favorite to grab and go to the beach. This is a local favorite.
The Bodega is an inviting warm space for enjoying unique american fare with a global flair, known for great breakfast and delicious juices. This space is quite inviting and a favorite for those who enjoy healthier options. And please don’t let the word ‘healthier’ deter you, it’s delicious.
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Café BODEGA
517 N 3rd StThe Bodega is an inviting warm space for enjoying unique american fare with a global flair, known for great breakfast and delicious juices. This space is quite inviting and a favorite for those who enjoy healthier options. And please don’t let the word ‘healthier’ deter you, it’s delicious.
Enjoy this expansive dining room with reliable Mexican food if that’s what you’re in the mood for! Oh yeah, they’ve got margaritas too!
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Sol Azteca
105 E Washington StEnjoy this expansive dining room with reliable Mexican food if that’s what you’re in the mood for! Oh yeah, they’ve got margaritas too!
Another local favorite, market fresh Mexican food made to order. There are several locations throughout the city.
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Border Grill
800 N 3rd StAnother local favorite, market fresh Mexican food made to order. There are several locations throughout the city.
Perfect for a pasta craving that does not take long. These guys have also been around FOREVER and share order their bread from Togo’s! Melissa worked here during her high school years and absolutely loves the food here. Order a pizza or spaghetti bread or maybe you want a pesto bread, they are all delicious. Not only do they serve pasta, they also make delicious soups & sandwiches.
The Pasta Shop
824 N 3rd StPerfect for a pasta craving that does not take long. These guys have also been around FOREVER and share order their bread from Togo’s! Melissa worked here during her high school years and absolutely loves the food here. Order a pizza or spaghetti bread or maybe you want a pesto bread, they are all delicious. Not only do they serve pasta, they also make delicious soups & sandwiches.
Homestyle Italian entrees served in a casual space with a cocktail bar.
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Casa Calabria Restaurant & Lounge
1106 N 3rd StHomestyle Italian entrees served in a casual space with a cocktail bar.
Longtime restaurant & bar with a full American menu, local beers on tap & a maritime décor. Order the breadsticks and the French onion soup, you won’t be disappointed.
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Portside Inn
239 W Washington StLongtime restaurant & bar with a full American menu, local beers on tap & a maritime décor. Order the breadsticks and the French onion soup, you won’t be disappointed.
Another Marquette staple. Most residents consider this their comfort food: it’s a must!
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Vango's Pizza & Cocktail Lounge
927 N 3rd StAnother Marquette staple. Most residents consider this their comfort food: it’s a must!
Grab some to go for a picnic on Presque Isle
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Jean Kay's Pasties & Subs
1635 Presque Isle AveGrab some to go for a picnic on Presque Isle
You really can’t leave the UP without having a pasty, and this is my personal favorite in Marquette.
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Lawry's Pasty Shop
2164 US-41You really can’t leave the UP without having a pasty, and this is my personal favorite in Marquette.
Another Italian favorite. Delicious house salad and bread.
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Villa Capri Italian Cuisine
2100 US-41Another Italian favorite. Delicious house salad and bread.
Really good food at this relative new-comer to Marquette, owned by a couple great guys and friends of Melissa's. We’ve been a few times now, and it never disappoints. Seasonally driven, farm to table, locally oriented gastro-pub.
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The Marq
113 W Baraga AveReally good food at this relative new-comer to Marquette, owned by a couple great guys and friends of Melissa's. We’ve been a few times now, and it never disappoints. Seasonally driven, farm to table, locally oriented gastro-pub.
Local fish, microbrews & fresh and homemade food & cocktails served in a historic building with lake views. Try a blueberry wheat beer!
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The Vierling Restaurant & Marquette Harbor Brewery
119 S Front StLocal fish, microbrews & fresh and homemade food & cocktails served in a historic building with lake views. Try a blueberry wheat beer!
Rustic spot for Louisiana-style fare & cocktails, plus live Cajun & blues tunes.
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Lagniappe Cajun Creole Eatery
145 Jackson Cut AlyRustic spot for Louisiana-style fare & cocktails, plus live Cajun & blues tunes.
What once existed as a beautiful theater is now a fun dining experience. The Delft Bistro is committed to curating a unique dining experience using quality ingredients with a twist of cinematic entertainment. Accommodating all occations from family night to date night... let us light up your downtown experience.
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The Delft Bistro
139 W Washington StWhat once existed as a beautiful theater is now a fun dining experience. The Delft Bistro is committed to curating a unique dining experience using quality ingredients with a twist of cinematic entertainment. Accommodating all occations from family night to date night... let us light up your downtown experience.
Looking for some authentic thai or vietnamese cuisine. Go to K's, the owner is typically the one cooking your meal. She's fantastic. Try the crab rangoons!
K's Oriental Food
1105 Lincoln AveLooking for some authentic thai or vietnamese cuisine. Go to K's, the owner is typically the one cooking your meal. She's fantastic. Try the crab rangoons!
Classic pizzeria also offering toasted subs, wings & nachos in a straightforward setting. Try the street sticks!
Main Street Pizza
714 N 3rd StClassic pizzeria also offering toasted subs, wings & nachos in a straightforward setting. Try the street sticks!
Drinks & Nightlife
Zephyr Winebar + Café
215 S Front StOpened in the summer of 2010 and located in a renovated Victorian house this brewery is sure to be a favorite. The staff here is quirky and you can often enjoy live music. On a nice day the locals like sippin’ on their suds outside in the inviting patio space. This is one of the owner’s and locals all-time favorite stops. Can be considered walking distance, weather depending.
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Blackrocks Brewery
424 N 3rd StOpened in the summer of 2010 and located in a renovated Victorian house this brewery is sure to be a favorite. The staff here is quirky and you can often enjoy live music. On a nice day the locals like sippin’ on their suds outside in the inviting patio space. This is one of the owner’s and locals all-time favorite stops. Can be considered walking distance, weather depending.
Started in the summer of 2009 in what was once an old automobile sales & service shop has been transformed into a unique brewing and entertainment space. Here you will find a variety of beers sure to intrigue the palates of many. In short walking distance, very short, across the street.
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Ore Dock Brewing Company
114 W Spring StStarted in the summer of 2009 in what was once an old automobile sales & service shop has been transformed into a unique brewing and entertainment space. Here you will find a variety of beers sure to intrigue the palates of many. In short walking distance, very short, across the street.
Parks & Nature
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
N8391 Sand Point RoadPresque Isle Park
Peter White DriveMcCarty's Cove
Coffee Shops & Bakery's
A local favorite coffee shop featuring muffins, java & lunch time bites in an easygoing atmosphere. They also have a variety of healthy options as well. Try the Muffins! This is our favorite meet up and coffee shop, it is not far, 3 blocks walking distance.
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Babycakes Muffin Co
223 W Washington StA local favorite coffee shop featuring muffins, java & lunch time bites in an easygoing atmosphere. They also have a variety of healthy options as well. Try the Muffins! This is our favorite meet up and coffee shop, it is not far, 3 blocks walking distance.
Custom roasted Arabica coffee, served up with homemade pie and other baked goods if you like. Walking Distance.
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Dead River Coffee Shop
119 W Baraga AveCustom roasted Arabica coffee, served up with homemade pie and other baked goods if you like. Walking Distance.
Local bakeshop offering cakes, bagels & artisanal breads along with sandwiches & specialty coffee. One of the owners was recently showcased on The Great Baking Show. Probably a bit too far to walk, however they have two locations as you head on either highway out of town. Great sandwiches!
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Huron Mountain Bakery
1301 S Front StLocal bakeshop offering cakes, bagels & artisanal breads along with sandwiches & specialty coffee. One of the owners was recently showcased on The Great Baking Show. Probably a bit too far to walk, however they have two locations as you head on either highway out of town. Great sandwiches!
Bodega Shops
Local Fav! Craft beer, wine, meads, ciders & spirits both locally and globally. A good fit for a connoisseur or not.
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White's Party Store
1001 N 3rd StLocal Fav! Craft beer, wine, meads, ciders & spirits both locally and globally. A good fit for a connoisseur or not.
Superior Blue Link Party Store
410 N 3rd StGreat party store, convenient for grab and goes.
They carry a choice selection of wine, as well as some craft beer mostly from Michigan brewers, with some favorites from around the world added to the mix. Walking Distance.
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Everyday Wines
129 W Baraga AveThey carry a choice selection of wine, as well as some craft beer mostly from Michigan brewers, with some favorites from around the world added to the mix. Walking Distance.
Spirits
700 Chippewa SquareSpirit shop
Sporting & Cycle Shops
Owned by Melissa's longtime friend Kevin (KT), one of the best places to find a new pair of running shoes, gear or just a good chat with a rad local. You might even find some friends to run with or some information about the local trail system.
Queen City Running Co.
130 W Baraga AveOwned by Melissa's longtime friend Kevin (KT), one of the best places to find a new pair of running shoes, gear or just a good chat with a rad local. You might even find some friends to run with or some information about the local trail system.
Down Wind Sports is a firm believer in the concept of "try before you buy"! A perfect way to find out if you like an activity or a particular piece of equipment is to participate in our rental program. The following is a list of equipment that we have available to rent through our Marquette and Houghton stores. Ice climbing boots and crampons, cross country skis, snowshoes, mountain bikes and goat/canoe rentals. A one time rental fee can be applied to the purchase of any new purchase that was rented.
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Down Wind Sports
514 N 3rd StDown Wind Sports is a firm believer in the concept of "try before you buy"! A perfect way to find out if you like an activity or a particular piece of equipment is to participate in our rental program. The following is a list of equipment that we have available to rent through our Marquette and Houghton stores. Ice climbing boots and crampons, cross country skis, snowshoes, mountain bikes and goat/canoe rentals. A one time rental fee can be applied to the purchase of any new purchase that was rented.
Lakeshore Bike
505 N Lakeshore BlvdBike shop located near the lake, great for rentals!
The Quick Stop Bike Shop has been around since the late 1970′s making it the oldest bike shop in the cycling-rich community of Marquette, Michigan.
Quick Stop Bike Shop
1100 N 3rd StThe Quick Stop Bike Shop has been around since the late 1970′s making it the oldest bike shop in the cycling-rich community of Marquette, Michigan.
Local Art Shops
Zero Degrees is Marquette's largest gallery of local art! A cooperative of over 30 artists, you are sure to find something that will catch your eye!
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Zero Degrees Artist Gallery
525 N 3rd StZero Degrees is Marquette's largest gallery of local art! A cooperative of over 30 artists, you are sure to find something that will catch your eye!
The Fine Art Gallery Of Kathleen Conover
2905 Island Beach RdFine Art Gallery
Landscape nature art photography, located right next to the Clubhouse. Several pieces in the Clubhouse came from here.
LakeSuperiorPhoto
211 S Front StLandscape nature art photography, located right next to the Clubhouse. Several pieces in the Clubhouse came from here.