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!

Mama Mia's Italian Restaurant is one of the few long-running restaurants in Ishpeming that…read moregenuinely feels tied to the town rather than just located in it. The place has been around for decades, and the experience reflects that kind of stability and familiarity. On the food side, I ordered the Lasagne Dinner, which is a verified menu item, along with garlic bread. The lasagne is exactly the kind of old-school Italian-American comfort food that works best in a place like this. The layers hold together properly instead of collapsing into sauce, the cheese has a rich baked texture without becoming oily, and the meat sauce has a slow-cooked flavor that feels consistent rather than rushed. The garlic bread also deserves mention because it comes out with a crisp edge and soft center that actually complements the heavier pasta dishes instead of just sitting on the side untouched. Service is one of the restaurant's strongest qualities. The pacing feels experienced rather than scripted. Staff know how to handle regulars, larger dinner rushes, and slower tables without making the room feel chaotic. Refills, check-ins, and food timing all happen naturally, which gives the place a much more relaxed rhythm than newer restaurants trying too hard to feel upscale. The ambiance is a huge part of why the restaurant works. The interior has that older Italian restaurant warmth with dimmer lighting, darker furnishings, and a dining room that feels lived-in rather than renovated for trends. It is comfortable in a way that makes people stay longer than they planned to. The atmosphere feels personal and local instead of corporate or interchangeable. Overall, this is one of the more complete dining experiences in the area. The food is deeply consistent, the service feels experienced and natural, and the atmosphere has enough character that the restaurant stays memorable long after the meal is over.

Excellent food & great service! Such a friendly atmosphere with generous portions. Prices are very…read moreaffordable.

The Vegan cheese pizza was so delicious and the waitress was very helpful with the dietary…read morerestrictions.

Food - Had Detroit style margarita pizza and fried ravioli.. absolutely loved both of them. Someone…read morewho is tourist in Michigan , and wants to try authentic Detroit Style pizza in Marquette, would highly recommend this place Great service. Servers were polite and helpful Loved the ambience - we got window table with view of city hall. Very romantic

Great buffet selection, huge menu, tons of friendly locals and families coming in at all times of…read morethe day. Big Boy is a Marquette staple for any meal. It's got the diner vibe that you don't usually see in today's modern restaurants. They have great merch, a huge Big Boy statue for photo ops, the food is solid, and it's a great place to hang out and people watch. I love a good coffee and breakfast here whenever I swing through town.

I ordered the triple decker turkey club and it was the best turkey sandwich I've had in a hot…read moreminute!! Service was really good as well. Plenty of options available on the menu . The ambiance was laid back and chill. I cant wait to come back.

Friendly diner in friendly small town. Go there every time we come up from Chicago. Food is…read morealways great and I've made some really nice friends there. GO BEARS to my friend who is always there working very hard. Highly recommended.

A great spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Breakfast available anytime!) Great specials, great…read morehomemade soups, crispy French fries and etc. I definitely recommend the Summer Place if you're in the area!

Nice ambiance with all of the wood and old black and white pics. Very clean…read more Service was excellent. Breakfast was very good; fresh and cooked perfectly. I had an omelet and my friend has eggs, potatoes, and ham.

Deliciously good food. My favorite is the Southern or Irish omelette. Big thank you to Stacey for…read morebeing such a great hostess.

My husband and I went last summer and had a great experience! The food and coffee was fresh and…read moredelicious, and the owner was incredibly kind! She came over and talked to us for a bit and even recommended some places to check out as we continued on our vacation.

Small dining area. Order and pay at the counter. 7 tables. Small place…read more There is black duct tape on the floor, their cobbled stone linoleum is coming up. Why is this place even called Java Bay? They only have regular coffee or decaf. They give you a mug if you would like their coffee here. We took a pass. My husband prefers lattes or mochas or flavored coffees. The staffer at the counter suggested we go across the street to Velodrome Coffee, since they have no good coffee options. We will have to stop by elsewhere to get a decent coffee for the hubby. Ordered the mushroom omelet, side of rye bread and the hash tag. No berries for the sweet oats & berries - can't order that then. I wasn't able to get a physical receipt. I was told I will get an email. It's been over an hour and no email so far. Would it be so hard right print out a receipt for me? At the moment I am regretting our choice to come here immediately. Our order decreased by their unavailability of key ingredients for the oatmeal. We could have gotten hot oatmeal for free back at the hotel and wild berries at least. They have no non-pork sausage or non-pork options at all. Just eggs as a substantial meat option. :( Not an extensive menu for sure. There was a short blonde, light brown wavy hair at the bottom of my omelet, found it after two bites into the omelet. It was sadly at the bottom of the omelet, so, I didn't see it until I cut into it. Gross. I brought it to the staffer's attention, she couldn't see it. I had to pull it out in front of her to see it. She didn't manage to apologize and instead asked if I would like her to remake it, or what, eat the omelet contaminated with hair in it? This breakfast experience gets worse by the minute. I had to wait for my redo of my food, she informed me it would take 10 more minutes. Thinking it was because the skeletal cook in the back has other orders to do for the folks that arrived and ordered after us to get their food. Another table of food out for another group of guests that came after us. I got to eat my omelet about 15 minutes after my husband finished his breakfast hash tag. The hash tag was okay. Oh good. I finally got my redo mushroom omelet 15 minutes later and after two tables that arrived and ordered after us got their food before my redo food due to a hair. I see they have their priorities in disorder. Good for them. My second mushroom omelet has no hair in it. Yay! The only flavor is pepper on top of the egg, which is wrapped over the eggs, tomatoes and mushroom. Mushrooms are good, lack luster as far as flavor though. At least they use fresh mushrooms. The rye toast is soggy from the omelet. And they placed two butter packets on top and over the toast. I am sure many hands have been on these packets. This breakfast trip has extended over an hour of our life. I am left thoroughly disgusted and disappointed in the abominable service of this place. Not super comforting hearing the cook in the back sneezing, twice. Hope it's just allergies. I am glad I can't see back there at all. Given the output of the food so far. Cleanliness and good customer service doesn't seem to be a thing here.

It's an Ishpeming landmark, a classic family spot for generations and we finally visited! We had a…read moreseat at the bar and watched an impressive display of hustle and customer service. Yes, it took a while to get our pizza but we had fun while we waited. The history of Congress Pizza is in the menu and, as another Yelper shared, it's not to be missed. There's a patio outside that helps keep it from feeling too crowded inside. There was a birthday celebration in the restaurant, complete with lights, music, singing and even a candle for wish making. It was a fun sight and everyone enjoyed it. The pizza is very tasty and well balanced; not too much of anything. It tasted great with a cold beer, my first Oberon Light (a summer winner in my book). We'll be back, hope to try the Stromboli soon!

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!