Bungalow On Waldo Guidebook
Food scene
The Delft Bistro
139 W Washington Stmovie theater vibe with indulgent food
family friendly, wholesome food, big menu - breakfast and lunch, candy shop and soda fountain
47 locals recommend
Donckers
137 W Washington Stfamily friendly, wholesome food, big menu - breakfast and lunch, candy shop and soda fountain
Steinhaus
102 W Washington Stgerman style, lots of beer and wine options
both in landmark hotel, piedmont offers a nice sit down, the pub puts out big plates of food
19 locals recommend
Landmark Inn
230 N Front Stboth in landmark hotel, piedmont offers a nice sit down, the pub puts out big plates of food
nola style cajun, large portions, best to order family style
30 locals recommend
Lagniappe Cajun Creole Eatery
145 Jackson Cut Alynola style cajun, large portions, best to order family style
DIGS Gastropub
154 W Washington Stgastro pub, fusion of so many styles, unique atmosphere
grocery/health food store with an excellent soup/salad/hot bar if you need something fast that isn't junk
40 locals recommend
Marquette Food Co-op
502 W Washington Stgrocery/health food store with an excellent soup/salad/hot bar if you need something fast that isn't junk
Coachlight Restaurant
423 W Washington Stclassic greasy spoon - breakfast and lunch
Portside Inn
239 W Washington Stbest pizza and burgers in town, expect a wait
Thai House
1031 N 3rd Stlocal favorite, consistently good thai, take out available
tons of sandwiches, deli salads, smoothies, drive through pick up
30 locals recommend
Third Street Bagel
429 N 3rd Sttons of sandwiches, deli salads, smoothies, drive through pick up
crepes, both savory and sweet, quick breakfast or late lunch, 3rd wave coffee shop
11 locals recommend
Contrast Coffee Co.
600 N 3rd Stcrepes, both savory and sweet, quick breakfast or late lunch, 3rd wave coffee shop
marquette’s original coffee roaster and longest running coffee shop, 2nd wave
15 locals recommend
Dead River Coffee Shop
119 W Baraga Avemarquette’s original coffee roaster and longest running coffee shop, 2nd wave
Café BODEGA
517 N 3rd Stlots of options, classics with small twists - breakfast thru dinner
delicious mexican-style menu, drive through pick up window, the food marquette ex-pats miss the most
20 locals recommend
Border Grill
800 N 3rd Stdelicious mexican-style menu, drive through pick up window, the food marquette ex-pats miss the most
Sightseeing
open year round, easy access to the outdoors and groomed trails while still in city limits
42 locals recommend
Presque Isle Park
Peter White Driveopen year round, easy access to the outdoors and groomed trails while still in city limits
a bit of a jaunt but worth the trip if visiting in the winter
24 locals recommend
Eben Ice Caves Trailhead
Frey Roada bit of a jaunt but worth the trip if visiting in the winter
this is a serious hike and the last climb is a big one, plan a few hours to complete with rest breaks, bring snacks, follow the trail markers up
20 locals recommend
Hogback Mountain
this is a serious hike and the last climb is a big one, plan a few hours to complete with rest breaks, bring snacks, follow the trail markers up
Traveler advice
Getting around
Links to trail maps for hiking, biking and waterfalls
BIKING:
https://noquetrails.org/north-trails/
http://ironoreheritage.com
https://www.rambatrails.com
https://marquettemountain.com/biking/
HIKING:
https://northcountrytrail.org/the-trail/trail-map-and-downloads/
www.marquettemi.gov/departments/community-services/parks-and-recreation/presque-isle-rentals/
WATERFALLS:
https://www.travelmarquette.com/outdoor-adventure/waterfalls/
Customs and culture
Respect Lake Superior and the shoreline cliffs
Please exercise caution when enjoying Lake Superior rock formations, cliffs and stormy shorelines. Too many lives have been lost testing the limits or simply trying to get a better picture.
Lake Superior behaves like an ocean at times. Six inches of moving water is enough to sweep an adult off their feet.
Sandstone cliffs are frequently eroded and undercut by the lake. What appears to be solid ground under your feet can crumble away in an instant.
Be wise, stay safe and enjoy your visit!
Customs and culture
Beaches
There are almost too many beaches in Marquette County to list!
For maximum enjoyment at any beach be sure to check the wind direction for the beach you plan to visit. To avoid biting flies, visit beaches with wind blowing in from the water (offshore).
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the following article on rip currents and how to escape them:
https://thenorthwindonline.com/3865131/news/3865131/