Food & Drink
LC Culinary School is a unique culinary school and seasonal restaurant where aspiring chefs gain hands-on experience while serving locally sourced, farm-to-table cuisine in a memorable waterfront setting.
Curbside Cravings is a popular food truck out of Pickford, MI, serving up gourmet comfort food like specialty burgers, creative hot dogs, and loaded chips.
Les Cheneaux Distillers is a locally owned micro-distillery, craft brewery, and restaurant serving handcrafted spirits, house-brewed beers, creative cuisine, and handcrafted cocktails in downtown Cedarville.
Dusty's Dogz is a locally owned restaurant serving gourmet hot dogs, smash burgers, street tacos, and Michigan-made favorites while supporting local animal shelters and community causes.
Griffin Beverage is a family-owned beverage distribution company delivering beer, wine, soft drinks, and more across five Michigan locations owned by Bob & Nancy Griffin for over 50 years.
Hilltop Drive-Thru is a local favorite drive-thru in Cedarville serving soft serve, sundaes, and slushies alongside hot dogs and brats from Plath's Meats — owned by Laurel Jellison for over 10 years.
Islander Bar is a casual waterfront bar and restaurant in Hessel serving burgers, sandwiches, and cocktails with scenic views — owned by Greg Bohn for 26 years.
Les Cheneaux Coffee Roasters offers small-batch coffee roasting and tea shop in Cedarville, born from a garage and a leap of faith. Owned by Jen and David Gough for over 10 years.
Little Bouy Bakery is a hometown bakery in Cedarville known for its signature Buoy Buns and an ever-changing daily menu — owned by Dana Reid.
Marchetti Distributing has been a local family-owned beer and wine distributor in Sault Ste. Marie since 1948, led by John C. Jorgensen Sr. and his children for over 78 years.
NibbleLungen is both a convenience store and small restaurant in Hessel serving American and Mediterranean fare, fresh baked goods, and everyday essentials.
Raber Bay Bar & Restaurant is a nearly 100-year-old family restaurant on Raber Bay serving fresh Lake Superior fish and American comfort food with a view of the St. Mary’s River.
The Ice Cream Shoppe is a charming ice cream shop in Cedarville with seasonal flavors, dairy-free options, and nut-allergy accommodations — owned by Jill McLeod.
Up in Smoke BBQ is a mobile BBQ food truck serving slow-smoked, made-from-scratch comfort food across the Eastern UP — owned by Dustin and Dawn Wilcox for over 20 years.
Wanderbean Coffee is a mobile coffee and soda truck serving the Eastern UP with handcrafted espresso drinks and custom sodas — owned by Teagan Jensen, known for pop-up events.