Dining

Restaurants, bars and cafés with great food & drinks in the Munising area

Munising offers a variety of eating options for everyone’s taste buds. With Lake Superior in our backyard, many area restaurants offer fresh Lake Superior fish including salmon, trout and whitefish. Want to try a pasty (the ‘a’ pronounced as in ‘cat’)? You’re in luck, most Munising restaurants offer homemade pasties on their menus. There are also great breakfast and lunch options in the area to help you make it through the day. After a day of sightseeing why relax at one of our cafés or saloons for a tasty beverage. Many places offer live music throughout the year!

The Dream Bean

The Dream Bean is a 1966 VW coffee bus located in Grand Marais, MI specializing in organic, fair-trade espresso and coffee; smoothies, tea lattes, and baked goods — including a variety of vegan and gluten-free options.

Parked at their new retail building across from Woodland Park Campground all summer, the bus now offers seating, shopping, and reliable WiFi — perfect for remote work! The Dream Bean Crew strives to not only serve you the highest quality products but a vivacious and genuine experience as well. Fuel up and shop at The Dream Bean while adventuring in the UP; you’ll be so glad you did

Quality organic espresso
Decaf espresso and teas

Pet friendly (outdoors only please)
Official Moana polarized bamboo sunglasses retailer

On the North Country Trail
Near Sable Falls, Log Slide, Agate Beach

Buckhorn Resort

Located just South of Munising, all trails lead to the Buckhorn Resort! Along with great lodging in a Northwoods setting, the Buckhorn offers a full-service restaurant and lounge. You will find yourself overlooking beautiful Hovey Lake while enjoying a great meal in a casual and comfortable setting. We are known for our burger selection, broasted chicken, fish & steaks.

Open 11:00am, 7 Days a Week
Broasted Chicken
Wraps

Sandwiches and Appetizers
Steaks and Seafood
Pizza

Craft Beers
Lodging
Gasoline

Muldoon's Pasties & Gifts

A trip to Muldoons for their award winning pasty (pronounced pass-tee) is a must if you are visiting Munising. Voted #1 in the Upper Peninsula, Muldoons offers traditional and vegetarian pasties that are sure to provide a hot and delicious meal anytime of day.

Pasties originated as a meal for the miners of Cornwall, England, and later Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. A pasty is a pie that is made without the benefit of a pan to shape it. Muldoons pasties are Cornish meat pasties made with potato, ground beef, onion, rutabaga, and carrot, baked in a piecrust. Vegetarian and apple pasties are also available.

Award-winning pasties
Fresh, made daily pasties
Handmade fudge

Beef, Veggie or Apple available
Indoor & outdoor seating

Frozen pasties available
Large selection of U.P. gifts

The Duck Pond Eatery & Beer Garden

Our newly renovated building features an outdoor beer garden where you can marvel at the night sky while enjoying a Michigan wine or craft brew. Live music will feature local musicians, so bring your dancing sandals. The Duck Pond is the perfect place to stop by for lunch or dinner as you explore the great outdoors. We offer a variety of sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and our Lake Superior whitefish tacos can’t be beat. Bring the whole family!
We are within walking distance of Lake Superior and the Paddler’s Village.

Beer Garden
Friday Fish Fry
Pizza

Michigan craft beers & wine
Outside fire pit
Open 7 days a week

Grand Island sunset cruise

Mama Cow's Ice Cream Shop

~ Closed for the Season ~

Mama Cow’s Ice Cream shop serves premium ‘The Chocolate Shoppe’ hand dipped ice cream, as well as soft serve, shakes, malts, and tail twisters. Hot dogs and quick burgers are also on the menu. M-94 is a popular route for waterfall enthusiasts, and a scenic route no matter the season. Take a minute to sit and relax at our picnic tables while enjoying your treats.

The Chocolate Shoppe hand dipped ice cream
Complete soft serve menu

Close to ATV trails
On waterfalls route

Picnic tables
Friendly staff waiting to serve you

Grand Island Cruises

Grand Island Cruises located 3 miles west of Munising on M28. Experience lighthouses, sandstone cliffs, wildlife and Grand Island’s history aboard . Grand Island stretches 8 miles from its southern point at Williams Landing in Munising Bay to the north end at North Point. Enjoy lunch or dinner at the Duck Pond Restaurant and Beer Garden’s dock before departing from our Paddler’s Village Dock.

Lunch Cruise: 11am – 3pm
Dinner Cruise 4:15 – 9pm

Reservations available online
Private charters available

Catamarans – certified for beach landings
Catering available

Falling Rock Cafe & Bookstore

We are a local veteran owned coffee shop and café in downtown Munising. We offer free wireless internet, homemade food (vegan and gluten-free options available), custom roasted coffee, and delightful Jilbert’s Dairy Ice Cream. Beyond our cozy ambiance, delicious food, and great coffee, we showcase local art, live music, and a vast collection of hand-selected books. Come visit and stay a while!

Specialty coffee
Breakfast
Lunch

Jilbert’s Ice Cream
Local Art
Used, New and Rare Books

Play area for kids
Alternate diet options
Inviting atmosphere

Miner's Pasties & Ice Cream

Located in downtown Munising, we have two convenient locations to serve you! We offer a variety of traditional-style pasties as well as specialty pasties on a limited basis. Beyond pasties, we also have daily specials featuring soups, sandwiches, and sides. Our hand-dipped Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream is a must-have when you’re craving a cool treat. We hope to see you soon!

Freshly-made pasties
Specialty pasties

Hand-dipped Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream
Daily Specials

Two locations to serve you
Gift shop

Midway General Store

Located on scenic Highway 13, we are local favorite for everyday convenience items throughout the seasons. Whether you need grocery supplies, sporting goods or a tasty ice cream cone, we have it all. Need a bite? Our kitchen features smash burgers, pizzas, pasties, plus we have indoor and outdoor seating.

We’re also located just off the snowmobile/ORV trail and carry premium gas! Stop in for a pitstop for your toy and yourself!

Gas (including ethanol-free)
Grocery items
Sporting goods

Beer, wine & liquor
Hand-dipped ice cream
Apparel

Smash burgers, pizza, fries & more
Free wireless Internet

Northwoods Outpost

Whether you’re relaxing at the nearby Au Train beach or just exploring the area, we are a central stop when you’re looking for food and drinks. From homemade pizza and ice cream, to coffee, beer and wine, we can refuel you while out adventuring!

Homemade pizza
18 flavors of premium ice cream

Local coffee

Muffins

AuTrain Grocery & Motel

Located in Au Train, 15 minutes west of Munising and off M28, Au Train grocery is a local liquor/convenience store. Locally known for their pasties. Recognized by the Pasty Guy as “every bite has some flavor and live wrapped into it.”

Liquor/beer
Grocery
In-store deli

Supplies
LP fill

Clean & affordable rooms
On snowmobile/ATV trail

Munising Moose Lodge #1386

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