If this place is in business one year from today (8-23-21) I will be shocked. Terrible Service. Weird, over-priced menu. Horrible Service (Oh, I already mentioned that, eh?) Steer clear. read more

I stopped here on our way up the U.P. recently. It was a recommendation from a client. We had our dog with us, so we were going to just order to go, but when we walked in and asked to see a menu- the young lady looked at me like I was crazy. I followed up with the fact that we wanted to order to go. She looked around the restaurant, said they had an unexpected party of 10 and to order sandwiches would be about an hour. I laughed and said we would go somewhere else, but I saw this HUGE, what appeared to be, cinnamon roll, sitting on the counter...and it was $2.95!!!!! I had to have it. We got that and enjoyed it on our trip and stopped on our way back for another 2 along with some muffins...I can speak about the food, but their baked goods rocked!! They seemed packed and the food I saw looked great- give it a shot if you're in the area, it's probably one of your better choices. read more

We loved this place. Delicious food, great service, and a delightful visit with the owner. Love the sweedish pancakes and meatballs for brunch. read more

Fantastic Swedish pancakes! Lingonberries were perfect, and the Swedish potato sausage was a great surprise as we had no idea what to expect. Very pleased. read more

Wow this is good food made with fresh ingredients in downtown Escanaba. I am eating the bread pudding w/ rum for dessert as I type this. My friends had 2 breakfasts, served all day, and a sandwich. I tried them all and they were yummy. I had the meatball dinner and it was very good. This is the food Ikea tries to emulate at their cafeteria. This place rocks. My one complaint is the service bell that buzzes whenever a dish is ready to be served. read more

Swedish Pantry - Swedish Pantry, downtown Escanaba - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Escanaba, Michigan

Passing through Escanaba on our Circle Tour of Lake Michigan and stopped for breakfast at the Swedish Pantry. Could not resist the #1 choice of Swedish Pancakes with Lingonberries and a side of meatballs. Perfectly delicious! Wish I lived closer. read more

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Authentic, homey, great food & atmosphere. Phyllis brings great joy. We loved our experience! read more

Great breakfast! Seated very quickly. Decided on the Swedish pancakes with meatballs. Yum! Such a funky place. Tons of items on Wall for sale which is fun to peruse. Loved the service got our coffee & tea. read more

Swedish Pantry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Escanaba, Michigan

My visit to Swedish Pantry was just like old times with my grandma Jean. This place brings back so many memories! Food was delicious I ordered Swedish pancakes and potato sausage with lingonberries and cardamom bread to go. When you go to Escanaba make sure you stop and try the Swedish Pantry you won't be disappointed. read more

We ordered takeout lunch one day and really enjoyed our Reubens on Limpa bread. The service was fine - not really memorable. The bread was fantastic so we decided to stop again a few days later on our way out of town. We picked up two loaves of the Limpa bread and a cookie (which was delicious). The service was NOT good. The woman who begrudgingly helped us didn't greet us as we entered, was very annoyed we hadn't called ahead (for food waiting in the display case?), annoyed that I asked a question about a cookie, and overall extremely rude and off putting. If we are ever in town again, I wouldn't go back, solely due to the terrible service. read more

This restaurant certainly hit the spot for a good breakfast. They offer several Swedish specialities, including delicious thin Swedish pancakes with ligonberry sauce, potato pancakes, as well as more standard breakfast offerings. Their dinner offerings looked equally good and varied. Give it a try for something unique in Escanaba! read more

One of our favorite stops when we're in Escanaba. Phyllis welcomes you with open arms and wonderful home cooking like your grandma used to make. Everyone is always friendly and accommodating. Definitely a must stop when traveling The U.P. -Robin from Chicago read more

Phyllis and her team are great! Food is delicious. Highly recommend you give them a try!

Just a fun place with an eclectic menu - you can get some things you won't find many other places - Potato sausage, Swedish pancakes, etc.

Okay. I came back here for breakfast. Let me tell you, it was night and day difference. The Swedish pancakes are out of this world! I added strawberries to mine for a nice, sweet taste sensation. The service was also much better the second time around. That could be because they weren't as busy. But nevertheless, I would recommend it for breakfast and stay away from the Swedish meatball platter! read more

Swedish Pantry - Swedish pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Escanaba, Michigan

Great meatballs and crepes. Service was friendly and attentive. We would eat here again when we visited the area again.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! I make a point of stopping here every time I'm in the UP! The owner remembered me after 3 years! The food is incredible! The staff makes excellent recommendations on food and fully answers any questions you have. The clocks on the walls are so beautiful that we actually bought two on one visit. read more

This place is so delicious. Simple- yet satisfying. Highly recommend the Swedish pancakes and the cinnamon roll( you can share with like 6 people) the service was great, and were served our food very quickly. If you're in town, definitely stop by! read more

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We saw a sign for the Swedish Pantry on the highway and knew we had to try it out. We both had the special, Swedish pancakes, meatballs, and lingonberries. The food was amazing. We ended up lingering while we looked at the beautiful paintings available for sale painted by one of the owners, Phyllis. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. We were just passing through but it is on our places to stop when we're in the UP. You should make it one of yours, too. read more

Phyllis was an absolute delight as she handled a full restaurant and cashing people out. Swedish meatball sandwich was out of this world!

The billboards proclaiming "The Best Food in Town!" wrote a check the food couldn't cash. Most of the food was obviously canned and plopped in little bowls, which I can't really hold against them as there's no telling how busy eateries in the UP can be from day to day. The gal who ran the place couldn't possibly be nicer! She was the absolute highlight of the place with fast, friendly and personal service. It was a once in a lifetime experience, the billboards draw you in, pique your interest and then you go and it was entirely forgettable. Certainly not what my Swedish grandmother used to make. It has a lot of potential, and if the restaurant rededicated itself to serving FRESH, authentic Swedish food it could be one of the best places in Escanaba. read more

I would love to give this place 5 stars but I do have some issues. The breakfast was amazing with some of the best Swedish pancakes I've ever had. And the sausage was wonderful. But when we were on our way out we bought some of the baked goods for breakfast the next day: two muffins and one of their giant cinnamon rolls. We also bought a jar of cloudberry jelly - a new addition to their inventory. Thus come the issues. The muffins were disappointing to say the least. Very dry and very heavy texture. Thus not very appetizing. The cinnamon roll was equally heavy. The huge size makes it a conversation piece but not worth the price of purchase. Ended up throwing more than half of it away. As for the cloudberry jelly, avoid it at all cost!!! When I got home I opened it to taste it and found it full of very hard and rather large seeds. Tentatively bit down on one but immediately spit them out as possible tooth breakers. I am going to try straining it so it's not a total loss but really sorry I bought it. So to summarize, come here for breakfast. You won't find better. But stay away from their baked goods & jellies!!! read more

My grandfather recommended this place and he was proven right! Got the Swedish pancakes with a side of eggs. For dessert, I ordered the cardamon bread which was excellent. Actually everything was excellent. There are also. A few hundred clocks on the wall and they sell various knick knacks. The only thing that could be better is there was only 1 waitress serving about 15 tables. Hope they hire more help in the near future so she doesn't burn out and quit! read more

Breakfast was tasty but the menu is quite limited. That being said the waiting time shouldn't take too long, right? Wrong. We sat immediately on a Sunday morning because no one was there. Our waitress, who was very nice , took our order after about 10 minutes....fine. The place started filling quickly about 15 minutes after arrival. Luckily the decor inside is a good distraction, but the wait was just a tad too long. What should have been a 45 minute experience ended up at over an hour and twenty minutes with much of that time waiting for food and for the check, which took forever too. Other customers were complaining and our poor waitress was even annoyed. Anyway...I got the special omelet which was delish and a side of meatballs also quite delicious. I wish I had the chance to try their lunch but that didn't happen. Anyway...maybe it was a one time fluke or its normal but the wait would deter me from going again. read more

Stopped for breakfast and had a great meal. Nice staff, prompt service, quirky decor that entertained kids. Amazing muffins and baked goods!

Nice breakfast. Staff works really hard. Pancakes with spiced peaches were wonderful.

Great find! Made a last minute decision to visit Escanaba on our Lake Michigan sailboat trip from Chicago. Glad we did! The Marina is wonderful and Swedish Panty is a little gem. It was recommended for breakfast by locals and rightly so. Delicious, delightful and authentic. Swedish pancakes, Swedish meatballs and eggs over medium were a delicious treat! So many pastries and items on the menu we have to go back, Phyllis and her team are friendly, and work hard to make sure customers are happy. Whether by car or by boat I recommend adding it to your travels! read more

The pancakes are delicious! We truly enjoyed this place. To the people who gave it one star: 1. The "political sign" is a sign that was on most businesses that says "we support our blue". We certainly didn't feel threatened by that opinion. 2. The person who thought it was kitchy: you are in the upper peninsula, did you really expect a corporate franchise instead of a business run locally to the delight of some and the indifference of others? 3. The person who compared the food to IKEA buffet: we are former ikea workers and can tell you this is amazingly better. Seriously, get the pancakes and meatballs. read more

We came for lunch. The staff was super friendly and had great advice about activities for town. The perch and meatballs were good. The bread pudding was good with both the cream and rum sauce. If you're looking for a local place with home cooking, eat here. read more

Absolutely loved this place the food was amazing the owner was the sweetest woman our waitress was very attentive. delicious homemade food wonderful experience read more

What a great place to taste the local flavor and swedish cuisine! Their swedish pancakes and meatballs are amazing, plus the lingon berries add just the right touch. DH had the french toast and enjoyed that as well. We had breakfast twice, and lunch once, their homemade soups were phenomenal! Great service we enjoyed chatting with Phyllis and Sharon. We stocked up on baked goods and lingon berry jam. read more

Swedish home cooking. That's what you get, nothing more, nothing less. If you enjoy that style, or just want to try something new, this is the place. If you don't have a taste for things Scandinavian you should look elsewhere. Good food, kind people, comfy, casual setting. read more

Family owned and operated. Local favorite for 37 years. Broad menu including Swedish dishes but also local delicacies. Bakery and gift shop as well. Pleasant atmosphere and attentive service. Reasonable prices for large portions. Had Swedish pancake breakfast for dinner. Delicious! Definitely recommended. read more

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Stayed in Escanaba for 3 days and ate here 3 times. Fantastic breakfast, great deserts, very good service. Was very impressed!

Really good breakfast sausage and desserts; prompt seating even on a Sunday morning. Service was a bit slow but they were really busy so it's to be expected. Cute, kitschy decor - it felt like an antique shop or your grandma's attic (without the mothballs). In fact, most of the items on the wall (clocks, jewelry, etc.) were indeed for sale. Great find for us out-of-towers, and it's hardly out of the way if you're traveling. We'll make sure to stop by again on next year's trip to the UP. read more

We were passing through, saw the sign and decided to stop. I'm going to give this 3 stars because while the monster cookies and muffins were excellent, and the Swedish pancake mix will probably also be awesome, the woman at the counter was a pill. Not friendly, not helpful, not pleasant. This woman should not be working the front counter. read more

I had the Swedish pancakes and meatballs, was delicious. Loved the unique atmosphere!!

Stopped here for lunch on our way across the U.P. to see Grandma. What an amazing spot! Such good food. Don't forget to try the Swedish pancakes and meatballs. Great soups and sandwiches too. read more

Food was ok. It is a cute little restaurant. It's worth a visit. They have a little gift shop in front.

This place wrote the book on kitsch. Every square in is covered with things for sale, especially clocks. The service was friendly, but the food was akin to the breakfasts you can get at IKEA. I was raised in a Swedish household and Swedish decor is simple, streamline and elegant. The Swedish pancakes were okay but in general we were disappointed with our experience. read more