Manistique

Manistique is the only city and county seat of Schoolcraft County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 2,828. The city borders the adjacent Manistique Township, but the two are administered independently. Wikipedia.
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1Cedar Street Cafe & Espresso Bar

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Restaurant
Cedar Street Cafe & Espresso Bar is a charming coffee shop and cafe known for its warm, rustic setting with exposed brick interiors. It has become a beloved staple in the small town, offering a delightful breakfast menu featuring favorites like cinnamon swirl French toast. The cafe also serves up an array of delicious coffee and tea beverages, making it the perfect spot to unwind after a day outdoors. What's more, it's dog-friendly!
Super nice wait staff. We had a beginning omelet that was delicious. My spouse and I shared the meal but were still not able to eat everything. The decor makes for a pleasant atmosphere.
Cindy Smith — Google review
It is RARE for me to give a full 5 star review. I am SO PLEASED. We are visiting from Iowa and tried this wonderful place for breakfast. We got a half order of Biscuits & Gravy, the Garbage Omelet, and the Vanilla Bean French Toast. All I can say is WOW. *CHEFS KISS* We haven't had such a solid and delightful meal out in sooo long. Plus the atmosphere, prices, and service were lovely! Thank you so much for adding this goodness to our mini getaway! We already plan to go back tomorrow morning again before we leave town! 11/10 recommend!
Elexus H — Google review
Super cute restaurant with great food and great service. Nice touches around the place to make it feel really homey.
Christina RS — Google review
This is my second time visiting here and I will always take a chance to stop here if I'm in the area. The coffee alone is to die for and the food is so good! Definitely worth the wait if there's a line 😊
Kelly Moore — Google review
Cedar Street Cafe in the center of the town, was a busy place, even at 11am on a Monday morning. The restaurant was full, however we were seated fast. We had a nice window seat in the small café. My husband ordered a mocha. Frappe? That was amazing. Not too sweet and loaded with whipped cream topping. Our breakfasts were tasty, the classic breakfast with eggs bacon and hashbrowns were done just right. The cinnamon swirl toast had to be homemade, and did not disappoint. The cheese omelette may have had processed cheese, which is the only complaint. However, it might have said that in the description only we missed that.
Deborah Mallek — Google review
Fantastic staff and excellent coffee! Perfect lunch spot for our road trip. Hand cut fries hit the spot.
StephiB 4.0 — Google review
The food and staff were amazing. Our waitress joked and laughed with us. I ordered the "garbage" omelet. It was huge!! 4 eggs and filled with almost every available ingredient with a side sausage gravy. I also had a fancy cold espresso drink, chocolate and French vanilla. That was huge too.
Michael Collette — Google review
One of the best places to eat in town. Mouth watering breakfasts of many varieties. The garbage omelette has to be the best omelette I have ever had, it keeps myself and others returning again and again. The wait staff and management make it even that much better as well. Cannot recommend this place enough, go try it if you’re craving a good meal for breakfast or lunch.
James White — Google review
Really cute atmosphere with a wide variety on the menu. The food was okay, nothing to spectacular. The grilled chicken wrap was pretty good and the monte cristo french toast was okay. Service was quick, but they weren’t too nice. Coffee was pretty good.
Kalayla Seehafer — Google review
We're in town on vacation and the waitress at the bar told us it was the best place to get breakfast. She wasn't wrong. The food was tasty and the service was fast. I had the biscuits and gravy, but also got a bit of the blueberry pancakes. The prices were more than fair. I'll probably eat here again before I leave town.
Brandon Rupp — Google review
We love Cedar Street Cafe! The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the food is always delicious! We stop at Cedar Street Cafe every time we are in town. Highly recommend!
Anna Steffy — Google review
Thanks Heather for selling me a cinnamon roll, my mother in law absolutely loved it. and your coffee was fabulous as always. thanks for the best customer service i appreciate you all.
Mary Erickson — Google review
The food is amazing as always but the service was ridiculous. The lady who seems to be running the place was so rude to me in front of several other customers, and the register girl even looked uncomfortable by it. She treated me like I was stupid for ordering something off their old menu which is posted online. Then continued to make a spectacle out of it all. The food is great and I recommend it but I do not recommend calling it in because they will make you feel like an inconvenience for doing so.
Michelle Zinn — Google review
Gyro and Parmesan Garlic fries. This small cafe is spot on! Great selection of dishes and portions to please. If it's busy you may experience a wait, but it's definitely worth it!
Dave Vanier — Google review
Excellent place! We enjoyed breakfast here, and loved it. The Greek omelet and Piggy back Benedict were very plentiful and tasted great. I can't wait to try more of their menu. We'll be back, and I'll recommend them to everyone. Great teamwork by their staff as well. See you soon!
Rob Ptacek — Google review
220 S Cedar St, Manistique, MI 49854, USA(906) 341-2469

2Three Seasons Cafe

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Breakfast restaurant
The Three Seasons Cafe serves up delicious food that all of its customers enjoy. The service is outstanding and the food is mouth-wateringly delicious. If you're in the area, be sure to stop by!
Wow - we’re so glad we chose this place for lunch. We were seated quickly, the food came quickly, and it was absolutely delicious. We tried the spaghetti, pasty, salad bar, brunch burger and more! Everyone was happy with their meal.
Virginia Yurich — Google review
This place is fantastic. The food is hot and delicious. The owners Brenda and Tom go above and beyond and are genuinely wonderful people.
Matthew B — Google review
On our trip from Michigan to Arizona we stopped for dinner at this beautiful cafe. The food was amazing! My meatloaf dinner was perfect! And the soup was delicious! The owner and staff were very hospitable! Would highly recommend.
clay mayhew — Google review
Our first visit, and we'll be back. Food was done well, and it tasted excellent. Spaghetti dinner was cold, though. The pan-fried Walleye was superb!
Lori Rupert — Google review
Delicious! I had the beef barley soup and chicken salad sandwich and it was really really good. I always try to stop at locally owned restaurants and this one did not disappoint! Highly recommend!
Chris Lundin — Google review
As we were staying at the Grey Wolf Lodge nextdoor, we at dinner and breakfast here. I ordered Ashley’s Pasty. It was horrible!! The crust tasted like cardboard and the filling was equally tasteless. The gravy didn’t save it. I sent it back and replaced it with the Pulled Pork, which was good. The lettuce in the salad bar was mostly iceberg, but fortunately enough spinach for me to select. The tomatoes were just bland hot house , but the rest of the salad bar was fine. Hubby had the white fish, which he said was decent enough. For breakfast, I had the cup of oatmeal, which was plenty and nicely done. Hubby enjoyed his French toast. While I sent the Pasty back and wasn’t that impressed with the salad bar, I gave them a 4 star rating for replacing my order so graciously. Other items were tasty enough.
Debbie Green — Google review
Really nice. Have had some hit or miss experiences with local restaurants in the UP on our camping trip. The service here, though, was excellent. Attentive, friendly, genuine. Every interaction we observed by all of the staff seemed warm and welcoming. The homemade vegetable beef soup on the soup and salad bar was amazing. If I lived locally, I would buy it in bulk. Really happy we stopped in tonight.
Shawn Welker — Google review
Great choice for a good hot meal. We had the pasties and were not disappointed. They were great and I had leftovers. Great value as well - prices are reasonable. Save room for the pie if you can. If you are looking for a corporate chain restaurant experience...this is not your place. It's a very traditional cafe like so many mom and pop places around Michigan. I will make it a point to stop there again.
George Siegle — Google review
Nice little diner outside of Manistique. Really enjoyed the soup and pasties! The pasty was big enough to weigh down a body in the lake. Service was good and had a great meal overall.
Christopher Hessler — Google review
The waitress/service was great. Very attentive. Place is clean. My husband really liked his breakfast and I would have liked mine but... Just one suggestion, please invest in some shredded cheese for your breakfast skillet. The single squares of American cheese belong on a burger and are way too overpowering. It should have and would have been a great breakfast but unfortunately the cheese killed it.
Becky DeVora — Google review
We stopped for the pasties would come back for the fish. The fish was cooked to perfection it was flaky and delicious! Not only that the service was amazing!! Our server Joy was very helpful and the food came out so quick it felt like we just ordered!
Grace Rochelle — Google review
Nice place to finish our long trip. We had a great time with all the suggestions and the outstanding food. For sure we will be back.
Santiago Guachamin — Google review
Vickie was an amazing server. She's been at the restaurant for 14 years. Her care for the restaurant and her customers really showed. All of our dinners were delicious. We had a hard time picking from the 4 fish options and that's when Vickie told us about the "Fisherman's Dinner". All of the fish was cooked to perfection. The portions were huge on every plate. It was as delicious as it all looks. My family of 9 all walked away with full bellies and leftovers. We only wish we would've saved room for dessert. If you are in the area you should definitely stop by!
Joshua Raber — Google review
Our waitress, Dawn was very attentive and one of the nicest waitresses. Food was wonderful. Had the soup and salad bar with our meal. Haven't seen this offer in a long time. Everything was fresh on the bar and the soups were warm and delicious. You definitely won't leave hungry. Thank you for the wonderful service!
sharon alger — Google review
We went to three seasons for Easter dinner and it was a wonderful buffet. Salad bar,soups, ham, best roast beef I’ve had in a long time. They even came around with desert.
Patricia Hauger — Google review
Great place to get a fantastic breakfast in if you’re in the area. Our family got the French toast, breakfast burrito, and southern omelette. It was all very good and reasonably priced. The staff was friendly and we got our food very quickly.
Alex Hogarth — Google review
We've stopped here a couple of times on our trips between MN and MI. Each time we're greeted by super friendly staff, the food is consistently good, prices affordable and bathrooms clean. Definitely recommend if you're looking for an easy-going place to get a sit down meal while on the road.
Beth Bergmans — Google review
6770 US-2, Manistique, MI 49854, USA(906) 341-3463
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Sandwich shop
The Upper Crust Cafe Bakery and Deli is a great place to grab a sandwich while out exploring the UP. They have a wide selection of soups, salads, wraps, and breakfast items, and their staff is always willing to make substitutions. The sandwiches are expensive but worth it for the quality ingredients. The coffee isn't great but the location is beautiful and the staff is friendly.
Awesome....impressed. With decor, big menu selection, and the girls working and waiting on us were super nice and efficient.. Check the times because they're only open till 2 p.m. The food was just fabulous... I had the Mediterranean sandwich, fresh coffee.... husband had the Paul Bunyan ..and others had blt.. Choices of bread, sourdough, pumpernickel, rye, wheat, white.. Soups, coffee ..hot or iced...variety of soda or fruity beverages..the restaurant is right beside the canal in Manistique... Great water view.. Restrooms were beautiful..and big.. Such a great stop..great lunch.. And gift shop in another store right by it too..
Mabel — Google review
Great Sandwiches (and other stuff) - Delicious food - Fast & friendly service - Sweet environment Photo: Paul Bunyan sandwich on pumpernickel (our favorite)
Susie Milo — Google review
Ok so we didn't know what to expect and all seven of us were blown away! Excellent food! Very nice decor and dining on the river was very cool! I highly recommend. There is also a gift shop there.
Ryan Klenk — Google review
We stopped by this cafe for breakfast, the whole place was very clean and cute. There were lots of breakfast and lunch items to choose from and the prices were reasonable. They got two of our orders wrong, our waitress fixed one but we let the other one go. The French toast was really good but the egg croissant sandwich didn’t have much flavor.
Anna Bergan — Google review
Cute little deli! First time Herr and tried the haywire sandwich on wheat, it was pretty good. Great spot for lunch and you can sit outside and enjoy the lake view.
Andrea K — Google review
Beautiful and airy inside and out. Clean with a gorgeous view! Pricy but it is the upper crust.
Tori Austin Kenney — Google review
Very cute restaurant! Excellent service and friendly staff. We sat outside where they allowed us to have our dogs with us. Good food and lots of menu options.
bmille88 — Google review
Delicious healthy food, service is very fast and efficient, many options ( vegan, toasts, wraps, salads, soup, sandwiches, desserts. ....) and perfect set up for a lunch break by the water. 100% recommend this hidden gem, too bad it closes so early!
Aurélie Vilmer — Google review
The woman who helped us was so kind. We ended up getting their version of a Philly cheese steak which was very far from an actual Philly cheese but was still delicious. Plenty of cheese but also bell peppers and mushrooms 🤌. Def recommend the Wisconsin cheese soup too!
Lee Applewhite — Google review
This is another gem in the UP I was pleasantly surprised by how expansive their menu was and how willing their staff was to make substitutions. They have many soups, salads, and sandwiches and they even offer poke if you're looking for something a bit more exotic.
Rudolph Nartker — Google review
This place is expensive, like many others in the UP. I guess they need to make $ off summer traffic. We ate bacon cheese croissant & apple crepes. Good. Coffee was not good. Nice staff. Nice location. Nice ambiance.
Travelsalot1988 — Google review
I got the Granny Smith and it was amazing the apples added some really good flavor to the sandwich Service was good as well I would recommend and I would also come back again
W Canipe — Google review
375 Traders Point Dr, Manistique, MI 49854, USAhttp://uppercrustdeli.com/(906) 341-2253Upper Crust Cafe Bakery & Deli reservations

4Clyde's Drive-In

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Fast food restaurant
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The family restaurant Clyde's Drive-In is a great place to go if you're looking for a pleasant atmosphere and good food. The staff is friendly and efficient, and the menu has everything from salad to steak to perch baskets. Prices are great, too.
First time stopping in here after some friends told us about it. One of the best burger joints in the UP. Definitely well portioned servings, you won't leave hungry! Everything was great from the Fries with Gravy, to the cheese curds, to the made in front of you burgers (if you dine in). Staff is incredibly friendly and takes care of customers quickly and efficiently. We will return again!
John Weimer — Google review
Best drive in that I've been to in a long time. Walleye fish was awesome The kids meals were over the top awesome served in old timer vehicles. The grilled cheese sandwich was too gooey and too cheesy.
Ben Spader — Google review
Great place to stop, loves the outdoor seating to hang with the dog and enjoy the great weather! The burgers were huge and very good! I really love old school places like this!
C A — Google review
One of the best burgers ever. I am glad this is over an hour and a half away because eating a Big C more regularly would ensure I no longer fit in my clothes. Great, tasty burgers coupled with friendly service, and it's not expensive. What's not to love?
Kyle Anonymous — Google review
I reluctantly went here not expecting much. I have to say pleasantly surprised. The staff was super friendly. Very pleasant atmosphere. I had a big meal planned for later so I only ordered deep fried mushrooms but they where excellent. My brother ordered a hot dog and fried cheese curds. I was able to watch the hot dog being made and the care I seen taken u would have thought they were preparing a filet mignon. He said the dog was very good and I tried the cheese curds they where great. They have a very broad menu with everything from salad to steak to perch baskets and the prices where great also. Can't recommend enough.
selina simila — Google review
First time. The cheeseburgers were very good and good size. The hot dog is split and grilled and was fine. The fries were simply bad, do not order them. The inside is a shambles but the picnic tables outside have umbrellas and is the place to sit.
Lloyd Collins — Google review
Tucked away from the drive by US 2 traffic , there is a hidden delightful surprise in Manistique-" Clyde's Drive- In". Establishment has a fairly expansive menu to choose from ; an affordable, tasty and good size American food ( beat Hardee's on all counts, hands down). You can even see a cook preparing it for you. Kind and friendly crew. While clean and well ventilated, the drive-in interior and exterior for summer could be spiffed up a tad. One of the must to eat places.,👍
Jolanta UAH — Google review
Stop here for the quintessential burger, fries, and shake! You won’t be disappointed! Try the “Big C” burger…if you dare! Old school car hops will bring your food out to you, or grab a stool inside and chat with the friendly staff while waiting on your meal. Picnic tables are super nice in the summer months!
Julie Barr — Google review
Great food at great prices with great service. Always ensure I stop when in the area. Love the big C burger with lots of olives. 😀
MaynardHood — Google review
Great hamburger place, only the French fries were not so great! It was our first time there, planing on going back in our next travel to the UP for the hamburger.
Luci Davis — Google review
Pretty decent little diner. It was fun being able to watch the guys make the food. A little bummed they were out of pasties, but the cheeseburger was great.
Joelle Rogina — Google review
Such a great local "dive" - I don't use that word lightly. 😀 Service was great, old-school ambiance and menu made it worth the stop. The cherry milkshake is AWESOME!
Angie Lind — Google review
This place is a throwback from yesteryear. Your typical greasy spoon diner. You don't find many old school places to eat anymore. Cheeseburger was terrific! Fries were perfect! Chocolate milkshake was terrible. The staff, even though busy was friendly, excellent service. Plenty of parking and plenty of outdoor seating, plus counter seating inside too. Even though the milkshake was a dud, the food was great!
V — Google review
Small drive- in with delicious food in Manistique, there's also one just before Mac Bridge on US-2.Never disappointed with either one, just be ready to wait 'cuz they are both usually busy at lunch & dinner during tourist season...I had the fresh walleye basket. So good!
Laura — Google review
I had several people recommend this place, and I had to check it out. The restaurant is very small, but the food was great. The servers helping us were very friendly. I was staying at a local Air BnB and this was a nice treat. I had a burger and fries and they both were great. I will be back and will have to check this out again.
Tim Woolery — Google review
Clyde’s was well promoted before we tried it and it did not disappoint. Both of my 17-year-old sons tried the famous cheeseburger and agrees it was the best in the UP! Our celiac guess was able to order GF chicken finger and fires because they have a dedicated fryer - all in all, a great choice!
Kathleen LaTosch — Google review
Everything was awesome! Down to the service and food. We always stop when we come thur town!
Ruthie Yoder — Google review
What a great find! Driving through from a family vacation and needed a quick dinner. Great burger. Raspberry shake is awesome. Coleslaw was wonderful. We will definitely come back if we come through again. Thank you so much!
Lisa Speidel — Google review
Great place with classic and quality diner/fast food! Can’t miss the curly fries. The chicken tenders were nice and crispy, and my friends enjoyed the cheeseburger and sirloin burgers! We also really enjoyed the onion rings. The pickles spears were also good but could go without them.
Alexandra Feldner — Google review
201 Chippewa Ave, Manistique, MI 49854, USAhttps://www.facebook.com/clydesdriveinmanistique(906) 341-6021

5Dairy Kream

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Ice cream shop
Dairy Kream is a delightful establishment that offers an array of delectable treats. Their menu includes mouthwatering hot dogs, tantalizing ice cream with eye-catching blue swirls, and the ever-popular Mackinac Island Fudge Peanut Butter flavor. Customers appreciate the exceptional service provided by the friendly staff, even when arriving just minutes before closing time. The prices are fair and the location conveniently operates until late hours.
Place is not open currently, due to winter and all. I have eaten the ice cream but never a hot dog or nachos. I have never been inside the place, this is due to the fact that you are not allowed in there. Very mysterious ❤️. I ce cream good and very closed during the winter. But I do not mind the wait! Have a good time there next summer friend👍😚🤩😍😜🤯
Destructicon Chaos Bringer — Google review
Fair prices for good portions! A lot of good options and friendly service. The brand of ice cream is smooth, but it wasn't quite to our personal taste. It's hard to pinpoint what exactly it was flavor wise that was off for us.. but overall, it was pretty decent! *pic is a 2 scoop Elephant Tracks in a chocolate dipped waffle cone.
Elexus H — Google review
Good drive up service. Creamy soft serve ice cream.
Michael Hoogerland — Google review
I had a butterfinger flurry and my husband had a s'mores Sunday. Both were delicious. A great treat!
Kate Sanderson — Google review
On our trip the the upper peninsula, we came across this ice cream stand..... It must be well received locally because it was busy... Worth the wait , will stop back next time we are in the area... thank you
Dale Phillips — Google review
I was 4 th in line at the drive through. It took a total of 35 minutes to get a flurry. Finally as I arrived to the window. I placed my order .As I waited and waited as many people went up to the window to order had come and gone. They all were served BEFORE the line of cars that had already waiting ..Very Unorganized in the way you serve, When someone orders at the drive through, You should NOT put that on the Back burner because someone walked up to your window...Make them as you TAKE the order...Just Ridiculous.....
MARY HARKLEROAD — Google review
Amazing service, hot dogs, ice cream blue ok swirls, and Mackinac Island Fudge Peanut Butter was on point with any other I have had anywhere else. Super happy that the lovely girl helped us with food ten minutes before closing thank you so much. We are super grateful for your service. Thank you for the delicious food, good prices, and serving us so close to closing. We will be back, the blue goo recommended to us was so delicious. The service was so amazing as well to not :).
Alicia Adzima-Clossick — Google review
Traveling back to Wisconsin from a trip down the west coast of michigan. Stopped in for an ice cream after eating at Wheatey's Pub. We had a small and a large hot fudge sundae. Lot of nuts and a lot of hot fudge. Great service! Oh boy was it good!!
Bruce Wilk — Google review
The ice cream is delicious and the price is comparable to other places. The staff is very friendly but the only drawback is the drive through is very slow.
Terry Jones — Google review
Love our local dairy cream.
Patricia — Google review
Reasonably priced for a decent amount of ice cream! The girls at the windows are polite and helpful when need be. Will definitely stop again when we are in the area!
Samantha Trepczyk — Google review
182 River St, Manistique, MI 49854, USAhttp://facebook.com/Dairy-Kream-219341762343775(906) 341-5921
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