I LOVE breakfast at Donckers :) And usually spend way too much time wandering the store afterwards. My favorite breakfast is usually the one egg, with one meat, and one piece of toast, but I also really like the side salad available with the bigger breakfasts. read more

Good spot for your sweet tooth. Every imaginable chocolate treat. Animal crackers covered in chocolate, chocolate truffles, chocolate bark. They have breakfast here as well. We grabbed some assortment of chocolates. I tend to like darker chocolate treats. It's almost too many options here. Dining in the back part of the store. The animal covered chocolate was not as good as it looked. Just tasted like a steel cracker encapsulated in chocolate. None of the chocolates that I grabbed, and I had quite an assortment or special to me. The only one I liked was the dark chocolate with a caramel. Every other random dark chocolate piece I grabbed was just OK, but not special. A little disappointing after spending almost $37 on a variety of different chocolates. read more

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It's all about the ambiance: eating lunch in a charming candy shop with historical wooden floor boards and friendly staff. The second you walk into there are countless chocolate options to satisfy your pickiest family members. The shop has stood in Marquette for generations to serve the community their best candy options. You can almost feel the stories the walls could tell. Upstairs we enjoyed a light lunch. The vanilla milk shake had real whip (none of the fake stuff). The other drinks appeared as expected. I ordered a Greek salad. I wish I would have chosen the large version. The small was a bit smaller than I expected. However, it was fresh. From the other small salads at our table it appears that it's more of a random amount of lettuce than standard amount for each small salad (impacting stars for the review). Very small town non corporate vibe. Which in a way, is nice, but a little unexpected at a restaurant. I agree with others the upgrades on meals seemed a little odd. It could be that I am just not use to it though. Our waitress was nice. The restaurant appeared clean, and all of the other staff was friendly. I would recommend for tourists. It's more of a mom/pop vibe which is perfect for supporting local businesses. The vibe was fun, old school, and the chocolate was plentiful. They had a fun holiday menu. I recommend the grilled cheese sandwiches for the tastiest experience. The grilled cheese with avocado was a crowd pleaser. read more

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A lot of steps to walk up because the elevator was broken. We had wait staff to wait on us. We had to ask for things along the dining experience. The Cobb salad was good but the raspberry vinegar dressing was only ok. The seating area was fine with vintage tables and chairs. Big windows with lots of light. I am not a fan of the extra fee called operational charge. read more

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Great breakfast place downtown Marquette. I've never been disappointed when coming here. They have a unique and varied menu - something for everyone. read more

Donckers - Avocado toast. - Candy Stores Near Me - Marquette, Michigan

Charming Spot with Great Food and Friendly Service Donckers is such a quaint little gem in Marquette. When you first walk in, you're greeted by a charming gift shop and chocolate counter full of cute trinkets and sweet treats definitely worth browsing before or after your meal. Head upstairs and you'll find a cozy, old-school dining area with wooden tables and a warm, welcoming vibe. We were seated immediately with no wait, which was a nice surprise. The coffee was hot, the fruit was fresh, and the pancakes were absolutely delicious. You can tell they care about the quality of their food. The staff was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. Whether you're a local or just visiting, Donckers is definitely worth a stop for a cozy breakfast or brunch in a charming setting. read more

The breakfast there tastes great. The servers were kind and the food came out quick. I only waited for about 10 mins for a table on a Saturday morning (which was awesome considering it was Labor Day weekend) read more

Donckers - Candy Stores Near Me - Marquette, Michigan

This review is for the diner portion of Donckers. My wife and I were in the area and decided to check our the diner portion of Donckers, as we've only ever gotten candy or chocolates (which are good). Seated and ordered quickly, server was kind, and the food didn't take too long to come out. I ordered an reuben and my wife got a portobello sandwich with mac and cheese. The reuben was good, and so was the mac and cheese, however the portobello sandwich was just okay. My biggest gripe about this place is the price for what you get. I felt the sandwiches were a bit small for the amount you pay (around $15). Also, the menu says you can pay a small charge for an upgraded side, but that doesn't seem to be the case for mac and cheese and you have to pay full price AND you don't get the original side? I wish it was clearer about how this worked. read more

Donckers - East Coast Reuben - Candy Stores Near Me - Marquette, Michigan

The food was good, but nothing exceptional. It was fun to eat here - being downtown and really fun decor. Staff were very kind. Candy store was fun to look through. read more

Donckers - Burger - Candy Stores Near Me - Marquette, Michigan

A fun place to dine. Had a great breakfast. And then enjoyed some chocolate. Would recommend making a stop.

Really enjoyed the farm to table concept, and we really enjoyed our lunch. Food had good visual appeal and excellent taste. We were glad we came at an off peak time as we were able to be immediately seated. We hit the candy counter on the way out. Will definitely return next time we are in town. read more

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My review is only for the service. Labor day weekend 2024 they refused to serve us sitting OUTSIDE on the patio because we had our puppy. What are traveling people supposed to do with their pets when moving across country? You can't leave them in the hotel room when you go out for breakfast/lunch/dinner and you can't leave them in a hot car in the parking lot either. read more

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This is a must see when in Marquette, but I would steer to just visiting the candy shop and ice cream downstairs. I've dined in for breakfast 2x now, and went back just to try and like it. I ordered a coffee, no flavor, very watered down. The Freighter breakfast sandwich was very bland. I added salt and pepper but still no flavor. I would say having a sauce added could help. The portion of the hash brown is small, again not much flavor at all. The service was okay. I wasn't greeted right away, and it wasn't busy. I was seated and was given a water. My waitress was a kind young lady, but was mostly an order taker with no interaction. I wasn't asked to refill my coffee till it was empty for a while. The restaurant is small but VERY cute. I love the different maps on the wall. I think the candy store downstairs is so iconic and everyone must purchase some chocolate. read more

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We spent a night in Marquette before heading back to WI. The young receptionist at the hotel recommended this restaurant. Somehow we forgot to check the reviews since we were so hungry. We parked on the street and were seated immediately. There were candies and other merchandise after getting into the store. Ordered a steak quesadilla with a cup of tomato basil soup; hubby had a salad. This is our first time having a quesadilla without onions, very little cheese and the cheese aren't even all the way to the edge of the tortilla. Perhaps we are spoiled with Tex-Mex and forgot this place was in the Midwest. The salad was alright, nothing amazing. Service was ok, nothing amazing. Well, glad we had some food in our system. read more

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Super cute little place in a shared building with others that support each others businesses. Great staff and portions. read more

Good place for breakfast. Food was good but not delicious. Prices are the same as other breakfast places around Marquette. It feels like you are in a 1950 restaurant. read more

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Returned 2nd time in a week to Donkers - each after great fishing with Capt Tom's Hooked Up Charter out of Cinder Pond Marina! Two guests from Las Vegas and my wife loved the late lunch sandwich and burger fare after a day on Lk Superior! When looking at choices of where to eat, I advised they would have a lunch way better than I can make, and I am a darn good home chef. Donkers did not disappoint. Chef's Delight was THE best! Hats off to Donkers owner and LTHS grad Tom! read more

Unfortunately we were disappointed this time around. Two years ago I came with my mom and she hasn't shut up since about it. Haha When we visited on Sunday, Sept. 21st around 10a.m. the food was similar to Denny's or IHop. She got an omelette which was just fluff, as if it were eggs from a carton whipped up. I got blueberry pancakes as in 2 slim pancakes with blueberries scattered on top. Dealers choice on this one. We hope it's good for you : ) read more

Breakfast is fairly poor, especially when you factor in how much they charge. A breakfast sandwich for $14 is absurd, you can get a better tasting one at McDonalds. The ingredients don't feel fresh at all. Rubbery sausage and tiny bacon pieces Terrible value for the prices. They lean on their tourist trap reputation heavily read more

Stopped in for lunch. Service was friendly and relatively quick but not overly attentive: we had to get our own napkins and silverware from the server area after our plates arrived. The sandwiches were large but nothing special...for their price, they need some wow factor. Paid parking in the back, broken elevator means at least some stairs if you have mobility issues but there is a workaround: use the Delft Bistro elevator next door (the two businesses are connected). read more

Cutie patootie small lil place upstairs my friend and I ate at. I had the French toast and she had a burrito. My French toast was nice and moist with a clear flavor, accompanied by fresh maple syrup and butter. I also got the whipped cream and strawberries for extra on top. I also got an egg which does cost extra but it was perfectly cooked and tasted great with everything so I don't regret it. I will say the service was a tad slow but nothing detrimental . We got there mad early and we weren't the only ones so that's not a big issue for me. I could imagine the wait being quite long during a rush hour. So if you have some quality time and want a pretty view as you eat this is a great spot. Free wifi! But I don't feel too obligated to study up there. Mostly for eating and chatting read more

Donckers - Cinnamon raisin French toast - Candy Stores Near Me - Marquette, Michigan

To get to the restaurant which is located on the second floor, you walk are greeted with the smell of chocolates and caramels from their candy shop. I had the Trailhead scramble which I believe was a perfectly portioned breakfast plate. I enjoyed that they had different options for sides such as the mixed greens with a vinaigrette on top. They use locally grown and organic ingredients. Definitely recommend this place for breakfast. The service was good, the waitress was attentive. read more

Donckers - Trailhead scramble with mixed greens and hash browns. - Candy Stores Near Me - Marquette, Michigan

Was very disappointed in my breakfast here. I loved the layout and all the different things this place had to offer initially. When we finally got to the top floor for food we were seated right away which was good. Before we even sat down we were asked what we wanted to drink. Then right as we picked up the menu we were asked what we wanted to eat.. gave us no time at all it felt. My food had not one but two stands of hair in it which was off putting but I ate anyways and didn't make a scene about it. Then after maybe one or two bites the check was brought over and nobody came to our table after that... I do not consider any of this good hospitality at all. read more

Went for late lunch early dinner based on reviews. Neat building, store & candy shop on main level. Restaurant up in 2nd floor. A bit disappointed - Mac n cheese was just ok - had to add pepper & salt (lacked flavor); sandwiches we ordered: Athena (hardly any basil on it, if there was aioli could not see or taste it), Californian (assumed it would be grilled... its not, my bad - plain sandwich no sauce/aioli, very dry.. did request a side of aioli after a bite), uptown club - it was good. We had to get our own happens, straws and silverware. Service is n main level with n candy shop fantastic! Upstairs staff was sparse. Skip the Mac n cheese & Go with grilled sandwich. read more

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Candy store on the first floor, restaurant seating on the second floor. It's cute on the inside. There's a long staircase you have to take to get to the lunch area and it's not handicap accessible. This restaurant is working towards eco-friendly and organic so I appreciate that. Waited 20-30 minutes for a table. My two friends were disappointed because they wanted breakfast but they were no longer serving it by the time we sat down. The lunch menu had many delicious sounding options. I ordered the pestcasso chicken sandwich. The pesto Mayo was delicious! I thoroughly enjoyed my sandwich. I also got the Mac and cheese, which was very bland. I added salt and pepper for some flavor. My sandwich did not come with any sides but has a price tag on it that should come with a side. Other sandwiches come with chips so I'm not sure why none of the chicken sandwiches do. My sandwich was not huge. One of my friends got a tuna salad sandwich, which she said was too spicy for her, although she is sensitive to spice so may not be spicy for others. She enjoyed her broccoli salad she got as a side. My other friend got a chicken breast and tomato basil soup. She enjoyed her chicken breast and she enjoyed the flavor of the soup, however it was not your typical tomato basil soup. It has large, stew-like chunks of tomato and onion and she didn't care for that. We had two different servers during our time there for some reason but both were friendly. Prices were decent but I think all their sandwiches should come with a side, otherwise it's just a $13 sandwich. Overall, this place could use some little tweaks for improvement but I enjoyed my sandwich and would return. read more

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Great overall experience here. The workers are attentive and ready to help. The store is also very clean. They have a wide variety of chocolate truffles bark and more. My only issue is I got a pretzel stick that looks like it was covered in a thick layer of chocolate. My husband picked it out and then once I took a bite of it after paying, I realized it was caramel and chocolate, which was really a letdown. I wish that the pretzel rods were individually labeled since they come individually packaged. read more

Donckers - Carmel pretzel - Candy Stores Near Me - Marquette, Michigan

I really like this place!!! We came for breakfast on a Sunday morning, around 10am, and we got seated immediately. The restaurant is upstairs and has a cute seating area with a nice view out over the town/coast. The menu covers just about everything you would hope for in a diner. I highly recommend the garden hash. It has a tasty mayo-pesto sauce on top which was really unique read more

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Lots of choices. To many for a picky person like me :-) I went with the dark chocolate covered raisins. Love them. read more

Visited town for just a few days for a wedding and we were lucky to find this spot. Super good sandwiches and friendly, quick staff. The only down side is the Ruben is better than our favorite back home! read more

Stopped in for breakfast, 5 adults and 2 kiddos, plenty of seating. Prompt cheerful service, food was excellent, great for kids.

Cafe Bodega was too busy, so our group of seven called over to Donckers and they said they could get us seated right away while we were in town this fall. The space is cozy and homey, with wood floors and booths on the main level. I liked the little area of items for sale - they had lots of interesting things I'd never seen before, including bags, houseware items, mugs, etc. Donckers also has an ice cream counter and soda fountain, which is really cool. I'd love to come back in the summer and get a float or milkshake. The servers were kind and on top of coffee refills. The breakfast menu is super impressive, especially to a big breakfast lover like me. They have all your sweet bready breakfast items (pancakes, waffles, French toast etc.), nine different scrambles/omelettes, six hashes, and ELEVEN different breakfast sandwiches!! Anyone who knows me knows that breakfast sandwiches are my jam. I was so excited. I ordered the North Star: scrambled egg, bacon, cheddar, gouda, onion, jalapenos, spinach and aioli on flatbread. It came with a choice of hash browns or mixed greens. Food came out quickly - the sandwich was pretty good. Certainly not the best I've ever had and I thought it would have a lot more flavor and a bit of spice. The hash browns were an incredible disappointment. Cold and completely unseasoned! I barely touched them. Someone in our group for pancakes and he said they were cold too. I'd go back but probably try something else, and opt for a side of mixed greens instead of the hash browns. Their lunch menu is similarly impressive. Maybe they're trying for too much? Not sure. read more

Donckers - Candy Stores Near Me - Marquette, Michigan

OMG! I hate using that, but OMG! We went for breakfast and it was terrific. This first time I try a breakfast place and it has corned beef hash on the menu I ask "is it out of a can?" If the answer is "no," that's what I order. Their corned beef has was awesome. Good coffee, great service, too! read more

Went for breakfast and it was pretty unimpressive. Hash browns were blackened on the outside, barely warm inside and very bland. Toast was cold and barely toasted. Coffee is weak. Service was passing fair. Plenty of better breakfast options in town. read more

Was on a motorcoach tour and stopped here for lunch on 6/19/25. Had am amazing toasted sandwich. Don't know what it was, but the bread was . read more

Definitely worth a stop while in downtown Maquette, MI. Hell if a former president (Obama) wants to see the place, it must be a pretty cool. This is a Candy Store slash Ice Cream Parlor slash Restaurant slash old time historical building all in one! Chocolate and Ice Cream on the first floor and restaurant is upstairs (which includes a bar). So if you come in to eat or just look around, take my advice and try something with Carmel. It is amazing (chocolate covered or plain) Also... make sure to check in on Yelp... you get one of the amazing Carmel's free! read more

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This Marquette historic marker always wins after visiting many times since the 1960s. The shakes are the best ever and clearly made to order while you watch. The staff includes many pleasant younger students that serve a nice menu of options. Don't expect former, this it is not but it is a pleasant fun visit. The candy kitchens are on the premises and can be viewed if you use the lower level restrooms. read more

For the price, I'm not impressed. Breakfast burrito was good, it's just not justified for the price. My wife got the mushroom omelette, also kind of small for price. The side of hash browns was the size of a dollar bill folded in half. Don't offer the same coffee options in the restaurant as the counter. Kids meals were a good deal. Came with fresh squeezed juice that was a good value. Overall, I wouldn't be back. read more

The veggie sandwich (toadstool) was amazing. Everyone was super nice and we loved the attached shop and looking at all the candy

This place is truly magical. I had a delicious breakfast sandwich on locally made ciabatta, my son had the perfect egg bite, and we all share one pancake as an appetizer--holy moly this maple syrup takes the (pan)cake! read more

We have been here several times. The restaurant has a really cool vibe, and the service is great. The food... I love that the food is different and interesting, but the execution isn't great. For a $15 breakfast, I'd expect my toast to be toasted. The portions are tiny, and they nickel and dime absolutely everything. I won't likely be back for the food, but it's a really cool place to visit to shop and grab a coffee. read more