Trenary Toast Cafe — Restaurant in Marquette

The place: Trenary Toast Cafe is a long place with bar style seats lining the windows that look out onto the sidewalk and a bench seat along the outer wall that’s one half of the table seating. Order at the counter where the menu is clear and pretty extensive! There’s also a shop near the back so you can stock up on merch or Trenary Toast to bring home.

The location: The cafe is on the corner in what I always consider “downtown Marquette.” It’s kitty corner from where the farmers market is held over the summer. Most of the street parking is easily accessible but timed or paid parking.

The food/drink: The winter seasonal drinks included a vanilla peppermint matcha that I got iced with oat milk, and it confirmed my suspicion that I love my matcha iced. A light drink that was beautiful as well as delicious. Vanilla and peppermint are an intuitive pairing for matcha. The menu looks like it has generous vegan and vegetarian options (refreshing from a place that serves lighter fare like sandwiches!). I got the blackberry and Brie smørrbrød which was a beautiful mix of sweet and savory. My partner got the lovely lox which was indeed lovely.

The service: Delightful. We ordered at the counter and the human who rung us up was efficient and kind. We weren’t sure if there was a bus tray so we ran away before anyone could see us leave our dishes on the table.

Next time: I’m going to get a proper sandwich. There were a couple vegetarian sandwiches I’ll have a hard time...

We were checking out the historical dough mixer they have in the front window and was greeted by a friendly young woman who gave us a very detailed history. We got into a huge conversation about the history of tenetary toast and found it to be quite fascinating as I am a history buff, we were than led to a table and she sat and talked with us some more and found out she and her husband were actually the owners! We felt like we had made an instant friendship and she waited on us herself, we talked about the menu items and I went for the b.l.t and my girlfriend tried the avocado toast. Nothing disappointing at all, fresh food, warm atmosphere and friendly owner who made us feel at home. Most smaller restaurants in the u.p. you get the "troll" treatment and the locals aren't so warm, It felt like southern hospitality in there. We try and make it up at least once a year to rock hunt in the kewinaw and will definitely stop here every visit we make! It was nice to do a little shopping after lunch in the beautifull little town of Marquette! She( the owner) also suggested a nearby beach to explore where we found a pleathera of colored beach glass and lake...

This is 906 country. 906 encompasses the upper peninsula of Michigan and is the land born of the rugged people who have hunted, worked the mines, and lumbered in the forests for over a century. This legacy is captured uniquely in the food of the land of 906 and especially with Trenary Toast.

Trenary Toast is a blend of thick Melba toast and Panera cinnamon crunch bagel, only better. For generations of 906 children, Trenary Toast was served at breakfast on a plate with warmed milk creating a simple and satisfying meal. Now everyone can enjoy this treat in downtown Marquette at the Trenary Toast Cafe. The cafe also a treasure trove of 906 eats. For starters, grab bag of toast and a coffee or cappuccino, and dunk to your hearts content. The bread soaks up all the goodness of the coffee and adds a touch of sweetness that is almost heaven. But don’t stop there, you have got to try the sandwiches. My wife and I each shared a BLT and the Lovely Lox and agreed they were both outstanding. Choose you own favorite from the menu and you will not be...