Location: Houghton
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Houghton Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Houghton
Houghton (/ˈhoʊtən/) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and largest city in the Copper Country on the Keweenaw Peninsula. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 7,708. It is the county seat of Houghton County. It has been listed as one of the "100 Best Small Towns in America."
Things to do in Houghton
1. Four Seasons Tea Room
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Chrissy L
Friendly staff, fantastic homemade meals, lovely sweets, super cute and quaint atmosphere, darling tea cups, Lacey naps, silver spoons and a fun gift shoppe! Oh yes! The tea choices were extensive and just super yummy! What a wonderful visit!
2. Keweenaw Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By Raintree_Thailand - Bangkok, Thailand
The place was crowded when my wife and I entered. For good reason, we discovered. The beer was excellent (with eight or more in-house beers on tap). Very good IPA. Atmosphere was very easy-going and friendly. Cheerful and attentive staff. Prices are excellent ($2.75 for a pint). They don't seem to offer any food, but customers can bring their own food in, or have pizza delivered from nearby pizza joint.
Would love to go back!
3. Peterson's Fish Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By Raintree_Thailand - Bangkok, Thailand
Good amount of fried whitefish with coleslaw and baked potato, for $13. Plain and simple style of restaurant with no frills. Place your order and pick up from counter when your number is called. Fish served on paper in basket, with plastic cutlery.
4. Roy's Pasties and Bakery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Roy's Pasties and Bakery offers 9 varieties of pasties, 19 kinds of breads per week, 18 sandwiches and wraps, two salads, 26 kinds of bakery, 9 varieties of coffee (three of which are custom roasted for us by Keweenaw Coffee Works!) Republic of Tea service, two soups daily, housemade chips and so many other offerings! Our showcases change daily so come in and see what type of deliciousness we have that day!
Reviewed By carolandson1 - Green Bay, Wisconsin
A must visit if you are anywhere near or visiting the area of Houghton, Michigan. Every year our family takes a trip to Houghton and Hancock to visit relatives and friends. Roy's is an absolute "must stop" before our return to Wisconsin. The pasties here are the closest in flavor and texture to what our grandmother and mother used to make! Yummy! Then there are the bakery items as well! Who can possibly leave Roy's establishment without any of these awesome, decadent treats? Certainly not me and I must bring some home for those left behind, if they make it there!!! Highly recommend this establishment!
5. Cyberia Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By schoolbus1313 - Chicago, Illinois
A nice place to come and work on business or homework or for a nice (unhurried) cup of joe. A very relaxed atmosphere. Not to much for pastries or snacks--but very good warming beverages.
6. Suomi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 290 reviews
Reviewed By Bostonfoody - Boston
Ok, you want a local amazing breakfast, you go to Suomi. Hands down. Also great pasties here. Best place in Houghton for local food.
7. Racers Burger Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By wolandy - Tampa, Florida
This is the #3 restaurant in Hancock, Michigan. Nice little burger joint that serves them anyway you want them. Got the quarter pounder and was not disappointed. You can tell they like what they are doing because they look over your order as they make it. My wife got a chicken sandwich and loved it. In a plaza off the main route. The place was busy and the locals were coming out to eat. Good spot.
8. Ambassador
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 383 reviews
Reviewed By Travellover1869 - Chicago, Illinois
You wouldn't expect much from the outside, but don't judge a book by its cover. The inside is very well-decorated with a vaulted ceiling and intricate woodwork. Simply put, the food is excellent. Of course they are known for their pizza. However, the garlic bread appetizer with the homemade ranch cannot be missed. Be adventurous and try one of their specialty pizzas, you will not be disappointed.
9. Kaleva Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 138 reviews
American with a Finnish influence. Also a bakery.
Reviewed By photoguywisconsin - Oshkosh, Wisconsin
They serve good quality comfort food. It's a nice hometown café. They also had some nice bakery goods. I had a chicken wrap and fires which were good. My wife had breakfast which was also good. Kaleva café is exactly what it's suppose to be. I'm sure it's a popular place. I would eat here again.
10. Gemignani's Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Locals best kept secret for dinner since 1982 - Downtown Hancock.
Reviewed By Robert D - Box Elder, South Dakota
Two couples ... four dishes and they were all excellent ... made with Italian hands with love of cooking ... plates were all garnished ... looked good tasted great ... you can buy their marinara sauce in dry packets to create your own.
