Guidebook for Marquette
Food Scene
Good coffee, outstanding baked goods, and soup, sandwiches/wraps, salads to go or eat in
23 locals recommend
Babycakes Muffin Co
223 W Washington StGood coffee, outstanding baked goods, and soup, sandwiches/wraps, salads to go or eat in
Excellent coffee selection, roasted on site - limited seating - daily homemade pie selections - colorful characters
15 locals recommend
Dead River Coffee Shop
119 W Baraga AveExcellent coffee selection, roasted on site - limited seating - daily homemade pie selections - colorful characters
Sandwiches, soups, coffee and smoothies. Popular location, often long lines on the weekend.
30 locals recommend
Third Street Bagel
429 N 3rd StSandwiches, soups, coffee and smoothies. Popular location, often long lines on the weekend.
2 for $5 breakfast sandwiches on Tuesdays! Hot and cold sandwiches/wraps.
Bob's Bomb Bay aka “Java Bay”
1102 N 3rd St2 for $5 breakfast sandwiches on Tuesdays! Hot and cold sandwiches/wraps.
Gophers
325 West Washington StreetCupcakes! Delicious, pretty cupcakes. Mmmm.
The only place in town to get fresh donuts. Breads, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, croissants and cold sandwiches.
8 locals recommend
Huron Mountain Bakery
1301 S Front StThe only place in town to get fresh donuts. Breads, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, croissants and cold sandwiches.
Drive through coffee shop - some pre packaged baked goods and average coffee. But...drive through.
Cruise-N-Coffee
727 N 3rd StDrive through coffee shop - some pre packaged baked goods and average coffee. But...drive through.
Unique taco selection (deep fried cheese in a BLT taco, barbacoa, chipotle fried avocado, chorizo potato, etc), burritos and salads and soups, craft beer and cookies.
20 locals recommend
Border Grill
800 N 3rd StUnique taco selection (deep fried cheese in a BLT taco, barbacoa, chipotle fried avocado, chorizo potato, etc), burritos and salads and soups, craft beer and cookies.
Thai House
1031 N 3rd StGreat Thai food - mild to spicy, bubble tea, mango rice, Thai beer!
Gumbo, jambalaya, huge hot sauce collection, seafood and traditional Lousiana style eats- go down and Bayou a dinner. A few non adventurous items for those in your party that don't want Creole food. But do try the cheddar grit cakes, with a side of red eye gravy to dip in. They say the spice is for flavor and not heat. Music on certain nights - call or check online calendar for dates.
30 locals recommend
Lagniappe Cajun Creole Eatery
145 Jackson Cut AlyGumbo, jambalaya, huge hot sauce collection, seafood and traditional Lousiana style eats- go down and Bayou a dinner. A few non adventurous items for those in your party that don't want Creole food. But do try the cheddar grit cakes, with a side of red eye gravy to dip in. They say the spice is for flavor and not heat. Music on certain nights - call or check online calendar for dates.
German food, many farm to table selections, craft beer and great cocktails. Best brunch in town - Sunday only.
34 locals recommend
Steinhaus
102 W Washington StGerman food, many farm to table selections, craft beer and great cocktails. Best brunch in town - Sunday only.
Local craft beers, famous breadsticks with garlic cheese spread, unique pizzas, American fare (burgers/sandwiches - great reuben!) and nautical themed. Outdoor seating in the summer!
27 locals recommend
Portside Inn
239 W Washington StLocal craft beers, famous breadsticks with garlic cheese spread, unique pizzas, American fare (burgers/sandwiches - great reuben!) and nautical themed. Outdoor seating in the summer!
There are three dining options in this historic hotel - the Piedmont (Northern Italian fare), the Northland Pub (American food), and the North Star Lounge (limited menu options from both restaurants available up here), where you can see the city skyline and Lake Superior.
19 locals recommend
Landmark Inn
230 N Front StThere are three dining options in this historic hotel - the Piedmont (Northern Italian fare), the Northland Pub (American food), and the North Star Lounge (limited menu options from both restaurants available up here), where you can see the city skyline and Lake Superior.
The only Mexican food in town, with an outdoor balcony overlooking the Lower Harbor, Lake Superior, and the picturesque Ore Dock.
18 locals recommend
Sol Azteca
105 E Washington StThe only Mexican food in town, with an outdoor balcony overlooking the Lower Harbor, Lake Superior, and the picturesque Ore Dock.
A restaurant upstairs with a focus on local, all natural ingredients, and a candy shop downstairs featuring candy made on-site, as well as a soda shop/ice cream parlor and some cold deli salads/sandwiches and merchandise. Historic building with lots of character, and great food. Some outdoor seating, and a collection of board games to play while you eat downstairs.
47 locals recommend
Donckers
137 W Washington StA restaurant upstairs with a focus on local, all natural ingredients, and a candy shop downstairs featuring candy made on-site, as well as a soda shop/ice cream parlor and some cold deli salads/sandwiches and merchandise. Historic building with lots of character, and great food. Some outdoor seating, and a collection of board games to play while you eat downstairs.
A newer restaurant situated in the old movie theater in historic downtown Marquette, complete with the working marquee. Modern American fare, elevated. Expect to pay a bit more.
32 locals recommend
The Delft Bistro
139 W Washington StA newer restaurant situated in the old movie theater in historic downtown Marquette, complete with the working marquee. Modern American fare, elevated. Expect to pay a bit more.
American fare, beer and cocktails, and they deliver Mon-Fri 11-4!! Many TV's for watching the game. Country night on Fri, and Trivia on Thursday - buzzer style, fast reflexes required. Pool and Keno.
7 locals recommend
The 906 Sports Bar & Grill
145 W Washington StAmerican fare, beer and cocktails, and they deliver Mon-Fri 11-4!! Many TV's for watching the game. Country night on Fri, and Trivia on Thursday - buzzer style, fast reflexes required. Pool and Keno.
Lots of big portioned sandwiches and a rotating monthly menu of special themes, like seafood, or cuban food, pasta, etc. Large rotating soup selection as well.
New York Deli
1414 W Washington StLots of big portioned sandwiches and a rotating monthly menu of special themes, like seafood, or cuban food, pasta, etc. Large rotating soup selection as well.
The menu rotates seasonally with a farm-to-table focus. A focus on specialty cocktails. A gastropub of sorts with an elevated menu - a bit pricier than many other local eateries but also unique offerings you won't find anywhere else.
10 locals recommend
The Marq
113 W Baraga AveThe menu rotates seasonally with a farm-to-table focus. A focus on specialty cocktails. A gastropub of sorts with an elevated menu - a bit pricier than many other local eateries but also unique offerings you won't find anywhere else.
About a block away, this restaurant focuses on whole, natural, organic and local ingredients. Includes a bakery, cafe, and bar and a rotating display of local art.
Cafe bodega
About a block away, this restaurant focuses on whole, natural, organic and local ingredients. Includes a bakery, cafe, and bar and a rotating display of local art.
Saturdays from 9-1, May-Dec. Weekly performances, local baked goods, produce, chocolate, whitefish, personal care products, upcycled goods, toys, kitchen wares - and more!!!
15 locals recommend
Downtown Marquette Farmers Market
112 S 3rd StSaturdays from 9-1, May-Dec. Weekly performances, local baked goods, produce, chocolate, whitefish, personal care products, upcycled goods, toys, kitchen wares - and more!!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Right up the street! Music Sun-Thurs, outdoor seating (there are heat lamps for chilly days/nights), and the best craft beer in town. Rotating selections, often very creative, alongside of a few mainstays. Most evenings there is a food truck outside, ranging from Coneys to pizza to tacos.
73 locals recommend
Blackrocks Brewery
424 N 3rd StRight up the street! Music Sun-Thurs, outdoor seating (there are heat lamps for chilly days/nights), and the best craft beer in town. Rotating selections, often very creative, alongside of a few mainstays. Most evenings there is a food truck outside, ranging from Coneys to pizza to tacos.
Craft beer, music, and food trucks! This is the largest venue for music, and more space than most bars/restaurants around town. You are welcome to bring in your own food, and enjoy a boardgame from their selection downstairs, or see a band upstairs. There are usually many activities per week, and not all music related. They host a monthly comedy night, a weekly board game night (Monday), monthly science talks, and open mic night.
50 locals recommend
Ore Dock Brewing Company
114 W Spring StCraft beer, music, and food trucks! This is the largest venue for music, and more space than most bars/restaurants around town. You are welcome to bring in your own food, and enjoy a boardgame from their selection downstairs, or see a band upstairs. There are usually many activities per week, and not all music related. They host a monthly comedy night, a weekly board game night (Monday), monthly science talks, and open mic night.
Essentials
Valles Village Market
1034 N 3rd StSimilar to an IGA - small grocery store with conventional items.
Craft and non craft beer, liquor, mixers, and wine - snacks, candy, and ATM.
Superior Blue Link Party Store
410 N 3rd StCraft and non craft beer, liquor, mixers, and wine - snacks, candy, and ATM.
A focus on craft beers/liquors, and a knowledgeable staff to help you choose. Chocolate, cheese, and crackers.
10 locals recommend
White's Party Store
1001 N 3rd StA focus on craft beers/liquors, and a knowledgeable staff to help you choose. Chocolate, cheese, and crackers.
The area's largest natural and organic grocery store - featuring many local products/produce, a vast cheese selection, wine and craft beer, hot and cold deli items, hot coffee, and a meat counter that includes local selections. There is a seating area with lots of windows and Sunday music performances.
40 locals recommend
Marquette Food Co-op
502 W Washington StThe area's largest natural and organic grocery store - featuring many local products/produce, a vast cheese selection, wine and craft beer, hot and cold deli items, hot coffee, and a meat counter that includes local selections. There is a seating area with lots of windows and Sunday music performances.
Organic food, gear and beer in a modern general store. Many local products, and fresh made deli items (soups, sandwiches, Buddha bowls, wraps). Camping, hunting and fishing gear. Fat tire bike rentals.
The Flying Moose
351 W Washington StOrganic food, gear and beer in a modern general store. Many local products, and fresh made deli items (soups, sandwiches, Buddha bowls, wraps). Camping, hunting and fishing gear. Fat tire bike rentals.
Shopping
Outdoor recreation gear shop. Camping, biking, skiing, paddleboarding, running - and more. Very knowledgeable staff. Equipment repairs available, as well as rentals for snowshoes and ice climbing gear.
11 locals recommend
Down Wind Sports
514 N 3rd StOutdoor recreation gear shop. Camping, biking, skiing, paddleboarding, running - and more. Very knowledgeable staff. Equipment repairs available, as well as rentals for snowshoes and ice climbing gear.
An artists cooperative featuring a wide range of mediums and many unique items for sale. From woodworking to jewelery to clothing to metalworking, to photography and painting...there is much to chose from or just enjoy browsing to see the talent.
Open Sundays!
8 locals recommend
Zero Degrees Artist Gallery
525 N 3rd StAn artists cooperative featuring a wide range of mediums and many unique items for sale. From woodworking to jewelery to clothing to metalworking, to photography and painting...there is much to chose from or just enjoy browsing to see the talent.
Open Sundays!
Board games and card games and some children's toys - but they also have free play nights where you can try out games, as well as a number of leagues for games like pokemon and Magic. They also host a game night at the Ore Dock Brewery on Mondays!
Taiga Comics & Games
145 W Washington StBoard games and card games and some children's toys - but they also have free play nights where you can try out games, as well as a number of leagues for games like pokemon and Magic. They also host a game night at the Ore Dock Brewery on Mondays!
Parks & Nature
A bandshell with summer concerts, a breakwall with a lighthouse (great to see on windy days but stay off of it!), picnic areas and grills, a playground, lots of hiking trails and a beach area. Also a couple of pavilions, and an ice cream shop, right next to a nature center that hosts community activities (Moosewood). The infamous Black Rocks are located here. The worlds oldest exposed piece of volcanic rock! Many daring folks jump off of them into Lake Superior but don't say I sent you! Ask a local or watch someone first.
42 locals recommend
Presque Isle Park
Peter White DriveA bandshell with summer concerts, a breakwall with a lighthouse (great to see on windy days but stay off of it!), picnic areas and grills, a playground, lots of hiking trails and a beach area. Also a couple of pavilions, and an ice cream shop, right next to a nature center that hosts community activities (Moosewood). The infamous Black Rocks are located here. The worlds oldest exposed piece of volcanic rock! Many daring folks jump off of them into Lake Superior but don't say I sent you! Ask a local or watch someone first.
Biking trails - these require more skill and are well maintained.
28 locals recommend
Noquemanon South Trails Trailhead
2375 M-553Biking trails - these require more skill and are well maintained.
Biking trails, easier than the South Trails. Well Maintained.
14 locals recommend
Noquemanon North Trails Trailhead
Biking trails, easier than the South Trails. Well Maintained.
Very popular in-town beach. Has lifeguards and a playground, nice maintained bathrooms, and a volleyball net. And many people. Beautiful view of the lighthouse!
28 locals recommend
McCarty's Cove
Very popular in-town beach. Has lifeguards and a playground, nice maintained bathrooms, and a volleyball net. And many people. Beautiful view of the lighthouse!
Lighted groomed trails for cross country skiing, snowshoeing welcome also. In warmer months, there are fitness stations to complement hiking. Located in the middle of town, for a quick outdoor run or hike.
Fit Strip
898 W Ridge StLighted groomed trails for cross country skiing, snowshoeing welcome also. In warmer months, there are fitness stations to complement hiking. Located in the middle of town, for a quick outdoor run or hike.
A ten minute drive out of town. A beautiful beach that is less populated than many other locations, and is flanked by gorgeous rock outcrops. Lots of hiking trails, including part of North Country Trail. Black flies are a challenge if there's no wind or if it's blowing inland, during July and August.
12 locals recommend
Wetmore Landing
A ten minute drive out of town. A beautiful beach that is less populated than many other locations, and is flanked by gorgeous rock outcrops. Lots of hiking trails, including part of North Country Trail. Black flies are a challenge if there's no wind or if it's blowing inland, during July and August.