No surprise; as soon as Smokin'Hubster and I moved to the area, we had to figure out who had the…read morepaczki. The bakery is amazing and it would be hard to select what to taste, except that I was a woman on a mission. I stopped in the week before Fat Tuesday. Placing the order was easy and took only moments to complete. I returned for Mardi Gras and the bakery was understandably busier. There were folks that failed to plan ahead, so their paczki pleasure was impacted. Me, I walked in, the same helpful person was retrieving orders and I picked up my pre-paid dozen quickly. The paczki were amazing and brought me right back to Michigan. The paczki we had in MN were good, but they aren't the same. And I've honestly never had paczki that were SO filled. And the fillings were so fresh, so perfectly balanced with the pastry. We tried six varieties (oof, yeah!) and loved them all. The prune paczki is an easy favorite, being traditional, but that Bavarian Cream was sublime. I was completely spoiled. It was fun that my first visits here were for 'holiday shopping,' which makes me look forward to coming back and trying more yummy baked items!

Wonderful neighborhood bakery with friendly caring staff! Everything from fresh baked breads,…read morecroissants, donuts , pastries and delightful bagels. Coffee and excellent gourmet sandwiches at a very reasonable price! Wish we had one in Cape Coral!

Sherrie's had been on our short list of places to try yet it still took us a while to get here…read more Suffice to say, it's well worth the wait... but don't put it off any longer! There's a shared parking lot outside the restaurant, so don't let a crowd scene dissuade you from stopping by. The restaurant is bigger inside than it looks from the outside. We were greeted warmly as we walked in and were seated immediately. Our server was very friendly and cheerful and she happily explained a few highlights on the menu. ASIDE: That Friday Fish Fry has got to be awesome; 'nuff said! Mind you, Smokin'Hubster makes great omelettes. His breakfasts are all good, but the omelettes are a step above. After visiting Sherrie's - and ordering omelettes - he's mentioned more than a few times that he wants to go back for more. He ordered the Farmer's Omelette and secretly wondered if he he should order a side of potatoes. When he 'fessed up on the way home, he admitted that the omelette was way bigger than he expected and he was pretty full as is. I, on the other hand, worried about finishing my Italian Omelette without additional sides. Cudighi is a local treasure and the folks that do it well tend to do it generously. In fact, this might be my favorite way to enjoy cudighi! Too often the bread makes or breaks the sammich, but an omelette this good is a way better showcase of flavors. Super melt-y cheese, lots of 'shrooms and just the right tough of sauce; balanced without being sloppy. The miracle of the toast is still discussed today. Both the Hubster and I are rye toast fiends and when we learned that the bread is made on-site... done and done. It really made a perfect accompaniment to the omelettes. Flavorful without a bulky chew, so it toasts perfectly and melts in your mouth. If I was a toast snob - and I might be - this would be in the top three of the Best Toast List. It's that good!

We were looking for a good diner for breakfast while staying in Marquette - and decided Sherrie's 2…read moretowns away. It was worth the drive. Busy place packed with people on a Sunday morning who seemed to all be locals. The service was fast and attentive. The French Toast and strawberry pancakes were delicious as was the Western Omelette. The Biscuits and gravy were loaded with big chunks of sausage and had a spicy kick to them. Only negative was the coffee was really weak. I tasted the creamer more than the coffee. But we would definitely come back when visiting NMU. Prices are much more reasonable than some of the breakfast places in downtown Marquette. Ambiance is low key and the waitresses seem to knock w everyone who walked in.

Such a quaint and cozy cafe! Smokin'Hubster and I have each stopped in for cookies (he is the…read moreCookie Monster), delighting in the selection that's available. Also had a nice chat with the bakers as they worked. Like us, many of them are transplants to the area and had a lot of insights to share. They also partner with Jackson's Pit to provide sweets for after dinner, which is a really nice touch.

The food here was great and the prices were definitely fair, but the best part of our dining…read moreexperience was the service provided by two of the waitstaff - Marshall and Saara. We were mostly served by Marshall, who was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. We were also assisted by Saara, who also gave us fantastic service. We live just below the Bridge (I love that you don't need to say what bridge in Michigan), so won't be coming up here every week or month, but when next we do visit, we will definitely be stopping here a couple of times. In short: great food, great price, and Great service.

THANK YOU!! I'm here…read moreto send the kudos to the Negaunee team. Everything at the Border Grill is good, but you have clearly upped your burrito game. My husband raved about his latest burritos and went to some length to tell me why. He is so impressed at how much more moist and flavorful the burritos are now. (He usually orders the Grande, so he would be the one to notice the difference from burrito to burrito.) For our latest order, I made a point of seeing what was new/featured on the menu. Without a second thought I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala burrito and feel as if I got a two-fer: a terrific burrito AND an amazing new flavor combo. I seriously hope this burrito stays on the menu (the red chile brisket, too, please!?) because it's a new favorite. As I told my husband, that burrito could easily slip into my favorite meal routine. It's a keeper! Just when I think I've learned all there is about our local burrito hook-up, you make it all better. Negaunee Border Grill rocks!

This place is definitely overrated. The food is just mediocre. I actually think Taco Bell is…read moretastier and way more affordable. But for my 7 and 10 year old great granddaughters it was a real treat. One of their favorite places to go. But for me, I was not impressed. The interior is pretty cool because there is upstairs seating and the girls loved that. If you love Mexican food this isn't the place.

When Yelp hands you a challenge, you do not decline. That Italian restaurant badge was flaunted in…read morefront of me and we decided that it was a mission to get it! As luck would have it, I chatted with a new local friend a few days before and 'got the lowdown' on Mama Mia's. Her words and advice were spot on! She gushed over the bread - so good! - and mentioned how she and her mom often shared plates because the serving sizes are so generous. She also said that they used to make their own spumoni and, admittedly, I hoped that was still true (I didn't confirm one way or another). There was a 20 minute wait. Our hostess was running a tight ship and we were confident in her forecast, so we chatted and looked over the carryout menu, planning our meals. It was pointless, of course, because it was still hard to decide! Our server Missy took great care of us, from fetching a craft beer menu to boxing up our leftovers. The restaurant was busy yet we never felt a moment of neglect. The hustle is STRONG here, with servers weaving intricately between the tables with food and beverages. It was a bit like dinner and a show! I had the tortellini Parmesan dinner, which started with one of the best bowls of minestrone that I can recall. The vegetables were on point, firm with no mush. The dinner salad had a lot of lettuce but also a nice collection of 'stuff' including cheese, meat and olives. I loved the tortellini; straightforward and not smothered, it let the pasta shine. Smokin'Hubster had the stuffed shells a la carte and added some meatballs. Everything was well-presented and prepared, super tasty and, well, it tasted like it was made with love. Nonna would approve! Because I had the dinner, I had my choice of ice cream. While I had hoped for the spumoni, the option I chose was amaretto Mackinac Island and it was divine. If they didn't make it on prem, they have an amazing partnership. I can't recall the last time I had ice cream after dinner and I certainly don't ever think that I've remembered it so fondly a week later. Trust me, it's THAT GOOD! In the best Italian tradition, the leftovers were even better the next day. The value cannot be overstated. We were fat, dumb and happy twice with this dinner. Crazy as it sounds, Smokin'Hubster was already planning a carryout order because he wants to try some other dishes (as do I)!! Start to finish, it was the best date night! Lots of street parking and easy to find in the burgeoning metropolis of Ishpeming. Get yourself here and enjoy la dolce vita!

Ordered on line . Changed my credit card then say 1 hour later at pick they don't have my order!…read moreToo bad . Good food in past. But that is horrible service!!!

Food was fabulous. Our group had everything from salads, burgers and chicken wings. All were tasty…read moreand served quick. Our server Becca was so sweet and attentive. I have missed having service this well! Well done Becca! When leaving, I left my purse hanging on my chair. Ugh!! I called the next day and sure enough the purse was found and cared for until I could retrieve it. It was never touched and nothing missing. Refreshing and I am so thankful for all the staff for being honest. We are traveling and misplacing my purse was stressful. The entire business is run right!

After trying a few Burgers/Sandwiches of the Week, I have to put this review out at a full five…read morestars. We've gone to Jackson's Pit a few times and are consistently leaving fat, dumb and happy. The food is always well-prepared and balanced, the 'of the Week' selections are unique and, frankly, half of the reason that we keep coming back. The local beer scene is well-represented (taps and bottles) and rotates to keep bringing new brews to try. Taco Tuesdays are a great deal and a lot of fun with the other regulars. Regardless of the up charge, get the fries; you will not be disappointed. I'm stingy and picky, so you know those fries are worth it if I say so. Happy Holidays to Everyone at Jackson's Pit! We've had a great time visiting since we moved here and we're looking forward to more memories in 2023!

I first heard about cudighi after reading an article about it only about a week ago. Specialty of…read morethe Upper Peninsula, concentrated around Marquette? Well, we were just about to embark on a road trip and drive through the area, so we made it a point to try some. Ralph's seemed to be the most recommended and we dropped by for a late weekend lunch. The business is a small grocery store, selling various Italian sundries, frozen cudighi, cheesecakes and desserts, and homemade salads and soups. The more important area is the counter in the back, where you can place your order for sandwiches and other treats. Since we had never tried cudighi before and we weren't particularly hungry, we decided to only start with a single sandwich. Sitting near the kitchen door was a sign for homemade chili and we were enticed to order a bowl as well. Cudighi Sandwich, Medium Spicy ($8.75) - This is a well constructed sandwich on an approximately 8 in hard roll cut in half. The bottom slice is slathered with ketchup and dressed with fresh diced onion. It's sprinkled with flakes of dried red pepper to help increase the heat levels. The top slice of bread has mustard and additional onion, making the bun the perfect environment for a classic hot dog. Instead, you get a patty of some of the most delicious spiced sausage you can get. While it's spiced, it's quite pleasant and not as strong as a typical Italian sausage. The meat is tender and moist with no gristle. As a result of being griddled at high heat on both sides, the exterior sports a very nice caramelized crust. The cudighi is topped with some melted, creamy low-moisture mozzarella. I'd honestly take this over most other meatball or Italian sausage sandwiches. It's that good. (5/5) Chili, 12oz ($6) - A very nice chili. At first I thought this seemed to be a bit watery, but as I took a spoon and mixed it up, I could see a large amount of vegetables and meat mixed in. There is tomato, onion, celery, both pinto and kidney beans, and a lot of small chunks of what I can only assume is cudighi. It comes with two packs of oyster crackers. Super savory, meaty, a delicious chili overall. (5/5) I absolutely recommend a stop at Ralph's while visiting the Marquette area. It's sure to become a regular for us whenever we visit the UP. Bathrooms - This is a take and go place (no seating inside), so there are no customer accessible bathrooms. Overall rating of the food this visit: 5/5

BIG NO-NO!!! Looks incredibly unsanitary…read more Masks are being worn at the cashier and THAT'S IT! This place is a mom&pop shop / deli / sandwich place. Everyone in the kitchen had their masks under their chin. The young lady at the deli had her mask under her chin. The ceiling is open in multiple places with FIBERGLASS insulation hanging out, especially above the deli fridge... "Yummy" Eat here at your own risk. I walked out.

Finally tried this local legend! The pizza will not disappoint. Highly recommend coming early or…read morecalling ahead to order pizza and reserve a table. Please take the time to read the history of this restaurant. So cool to see a mining family create a legend. I have been coming up to the UP for years and love seeing the community this place creates. It's so special! We called ahead and ordered 2 pizzas which helped speed up the process. We ordered the pesto and gluten free pizzas. The crust is thin and so good! Great spot up north to get pizza!

The pizza is amazing! We come every time we're in the UP! worth the wait! Wish they had cocktails…read morethough

stopped in for first time after visiting Marquette from Iron River- we like to visit Marquette and…read morealways pass this place and decided to give it a try today. We were there at 2:45 on a Saturday and it was not crowded the girl who took care of us was new but very nice-I ordered a whole rack of ribs and my wife ordered a 12 ounce ribeye steak both were cooked to perfection the ribs were fall off the bone and the steak which was asked to be done medium rare was perfect-the great thing about the ribs besides how tender they were I got to pick from at least eight different kinds of barbecue sauce-I chose the spicy Carolina reaper sauce which was phenomenal-we would definitely go again

Awesome Company, Amazing food,drinks, n Rt. on time service…read more... STOP IN, U'll B PLEASED!! ***

The food is always cooked perfectly. The staff is super friendly, too. We usually get take out now…read morebecause I have some medical issues that I can't sit up in a regular chair for long without my pain getting worse We order all the time from them and we are never disappointed!

Went to the Jasper Ridge Brewery mid-January 2026. As we entered and were greeted by the hostess at…read more6:15PM, we asked for a table for eight adults. We were told that they could not seat us as the kitchen would not be able to fulfill our order. Mind you the Brewery did not close until 9:00PM that evening. We inquired about a table for four and again were met with we could not be seated. Review of the dining area we saw it had approximately a 40% capacity and the Bar area at 75% capacity. We spotted 4 seats at the Bar and proceeded to them where the Bartender Ashley was outstanding. We explained what just transpired and she was able to provide food and drinks for our group well before the stated closing time. The food was tasty, hot and ample. The Blue Berry Beer is outstanding, highly recommended it. We have been going to this establishment for about 15 years now and have never been turned away from the door with over 2.5 hours until closing. Very disappointing to say the least, especially when you are on a snowmobile safari staying at the Jasper Ridge Inn next door. Hope others do not face this type of issue in the future.