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ULTIMATE SANDWICH CO. // For a stacked, succulent sammie, try the Cubano, or the BLFT (the F is for Fried!). The Nashville Hot Chicken gets rave reviews. Look for specials like the Ultimate Grilled Cheese with Havarti, bacon, apple, arugula, dijon, drizzled with house-made red pepper honey. Fresh, homemade chips and slaw, too.

FISH EXPRESS // Fresh Lake Superior Whitefish, however you like it: grilled, seared, or fried. Have it in tacos, a burger, sammie, or with chips. Lake Trout, Salmon and cod available, too, along with a grilled chicken and vegetarian (portobello) sammie as well. The hush puppies alone might make it worth the visit.

THE COURTYARDS // Enjoy excellent (and interesting) craft cocktails with Michigan and U.P. spirits at this courtyard cocktail bar. Then peruse the selection from the Second Line T Boys and Tapas Food Truck parked inside. Cajun specialties, Whitefish, and T Boys (Jr. Po Boys) like the Muffeletta, Philly Beef, Chicago Style, or Nola. Try the blackened shrimp tacos and some Quebec Poutine (fries w/ chopped fresh cheese curds, debris and gravy.)

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THE VIERLING // Enjoy historic ambience on the waterfront in Marquette’s first brewpub. Whitefish is a specialty: Smoked whitefish dip, whitefish chowder, whitefish piccata, and more, but there are plenty of other options. Lunch specials, seasonal cocktails, and 10 of their craft beers on tap. Try the Michigan Blueberry, with actual berries bouncing in the suds. Not a beer drinker? A Blueberry Cosmo just might hit the spot.

CASA CALABRIA // Superbly cooked steaks, chicken, pork and veal. Specialty pizzas with hand-tossed or crispy crust (gluten-free crust available!), and hearty pasta dishes from oven-baked specialties like lasagne and stuffed shells, to ravioli and linguine. Not to mention, exceptional garlic bread. Order extra to swipe up the last of the marinara.

SOL AZTECA // Authentic Mexican food with a view! Extensive menu with everything from nachos your way to design your own combo with tacos (soft or hard shell), tamales, enchiladas, rellenos, chalupas, burritos, quesadillas, and more. Fresh made chunky guac, and crispy chips, and salsa with just the right amount of kick! Enjoy with a raspberry marg with a sugar rim. Refreshing.

DIGS MARQUETTE // With an everchanging food and cocktail menu, you never know what you might find at Digs, but you can be assured it will be creative, tasty, and served with flair! Amazing dogz, wings, and eclectic shareables like kimchi rice balls, and killer mac rolls (so good, they have their own fan club.) Try the Kimcheese, with three cheeses (sharp cheddar, swiss and smoked gouda) and their homemade kimchi, on Texas Toast. Stacked Super Bloodies (trust us!) and creative cocktails will have you planning your Sunday here. PORTSIDE INN // This quaint, nautical-themed pub has been serving UP delicious comfort food for so long (nearly 40 years!) it’s become a hub in Marquette. Dive into perfect Whitefish cakes, hearty French Onion soup, crispy Beer Battered onion rings, and their Famous Breadsticks, served with garlic cheese spread and marinara. Pub pizzas, nachos, salads, and seasonal chilis round out the menu. In warmer weather, enjoy outside on their dog-friendly deck.

STUCKO'S PUB & GRILL // Take one bite of their thick, juicy half-pound burgers and you’ll see why crowds gather here on weekends and game days. Lots of choices at this homey, family-owned pub. Several kinds of Poutine, cod bites with homemade tartar, housemade bourbon BBQ on their pulled pork sammie. Try the Cherry Brussel Sprout Salad, with dried Michigan cherries, fried sprouts, shaved parmesan, pecans, and honey dijon. Friday night fish frys with five ways to have your catch.

FROM COZY ROASTS TO REFRESHING BREWS, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED WITH DOZENS OF HANDCRAFTED BEVERAGES FOR EVERY SEASON.

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VELODROME COFFEE COMPANY // Fast, simple, fresh is the motto at this bike-themed coffee shop (or coffeethemed bike shop!). But that doesn’t mean boring! Interesting flavors (cardamom thyme iced latte, anyone?), delish dark roast, and quality, fair-trade beans from family farms in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Columbia, and Papua New Guinea, served up swiftly in a light, airy, minimalist space. THE CRIB // Settle into an oversized stuffed chair in this homey restored 1890 Victorian Lady and sit back and sip a cup. Serving Crappie Coffee Roasters, baked goodies, Cafe Bodega soups. Not in the mood for coffee? No worries, they have a full bar, plus local craft beers on tap, so order up a cocktail or cold brew and relax.

DEAD RIVER COFFEE ROASTERS // Perfectly roasted beans make a perfect cup of coffee. Strong espresso shots, traditional macchiatos, fresh local baked goods. Stop in for a cup, a game of cribbage, and a bag of beans to go. If you like a little something extra with your cuppa Joe, add a shot of their housemade vanilla. Simply sweet perfection.

CONTRAST COFFEE CO. // Serving their own freshly roasted beans in lovely lattes, perfect pour-overs, plus refreshing teas, chais and matchas. Plump muffins, comforting oatmeal, mouthwatering crepes, crispy paninis and more in a cozy space. Try an Iced Honey Lav on a hot day. Cool and refreshing. Or an Espresso Spritzer, for that extra kick! SUPERIOR CULTURE // Small batch, fresh-pressed, fermented beverages, from kombuchas, to nano-beers, ciders, meads, craft seltzers and more. Coffee, teas, alcoholic and non-alcoholic brews. For a truly unique experience, sample a flight from their evolving menu. New flavors are always being conjured up so stop in and see what's on tap. You never know what curious combination you might find.