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The U.P. offers a wide variety of food and beverage for any discerning palette. Enjoy unique treats like Finnish-style French toast or pannukakku (a custardy baked pancake) and American classics like omelets or biscuits and gravy. Fresh Lake Superior whitefish and the traditional pasty are both quintessential U.P. staples. Scroll down a bit to search out what local favorites you can plan to try on your travels through the Upper Peninsula.

Image of a pasty cut in half, a unique food traditionally found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, USA

Unique Dining Options

UP Food Traditions & Where to Get Them

Taste some of the unique flavors that have found their way up north. From traditional pasties to Southern food to Thai, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has a wide variety of places to try a new dish or dig into a favorite. These 10 dining locations are just a sliver of the available options.