KEWEENAW PASTY TRAIL

he pasty is a cultural point of pride in the Keweenaw. Sacred to many life-long Upper Peninsula residents, debates rage far and wide over which pasty reigns supreme. Each summer, the Copper Country’s top pasty pros face off at Pasty Fest to crown a champion.

Now, you can embark on your own pasty pilgrimage with the Keweenaw Pasty Trail. Whether you prefer ketchup or gravy, there’s a trail waiting for you—and this year it’s easier than ever to explore with our Digital Passport, which includes two new stops you won’t want to miss. Don’t worry—if you’ve got a physical map, you can still use it.

Visit Keweenaw Digital Passports

Unlock adventure in the Keweenaw! Explore, collect rewards, and plan your next trip with the Digital Passport.

WHAT IS A PASTY?

Pronounced “past-ee”, this cuisine is a folded pastry case with a savory filling, typically of seasoned meat and vegetables. The travel-ready meal came to the Keweenaw by way of Cornish miners who migrated to the area to work in the region’s booming copper mines during the 19th century.

COMPLETE THE KEWEENAW PASTY TRAIL CHALLENGE

Do you have what it takes to become a Keweenaw Pasty Trail (KPT) Legend? If you’ve got the guts (literally and figuratively), complete the following to achieve unprecedented fame and score some sweet Keweenaw swag:

Grab a Digital Passport or a paper Keweenaw Pasty Trail Map at the Visit Keweenaw Visitor Center in Calumet or Houghton, or at participating pasty shops.
Get your map or digital pass stamped at each shop by purchasing a pasty. The digital pass automatically tracks your stops and includes two new locations as of 2026.
Return your completed map to a Visit Keweenaw Visitor Center or claim your Digital Passport prize package virtually. We’ll verify your quest and send you some Keweenaw swag.
1. Visit Keweenaw Houghton Location: 418 Ste. B, Houghton, MI, 49931
2. Visit Keweenaw Calumet Location: 56638 Calumet Avenue, Calumet, MI, 49913
Optional: Want to take a victory lap? Use this link to upload photos and videos of your pasty proof, pasty stops, your map stamped in full, and any other highlights from along the trail!

Laurie O' Brien-Clark poses with Pasty Trail swag.

Laurie O'Brien-Clark poses with swag after claiming Keweenaw Pasty Trail Legendary Status. | Photo courtesy of Laurie O'Brien-Clark

KEWEENAW PASTY SHOP DESTINATIONS

Here’s the list of our Keweenaw shops. Be sure to try them all—especially the two new shops added this year via the Digital Passport:

Slim's Cafe & Bakery - 38 Mohawk Street, Mohawk Michigan 49950 (serves pasties on Thursdays only)
Bear Belly Pit Stop/Jules Place - 11627 Superior St, Mohawk, MI 49950 (May 24th through Oct 12. Served Daily)
Mohawk Superette – 158 Stanton Ave, Mohawk, MI 49950
Pasty Central (The Hut) – 58540 Wolverine St #41, Calumet, MI 49913
Toni’s Country Kitchen – 79 3rd St, Laurium, MI 49913
Jen's Kitchen - 56901 S. Sixth St, Calumet, MI 49913
East Fork Pasty Company at Ramona's Kitchen – 501 Elm St, Calumet, MI 49913 (Sundays and Mondays only)
Amy J’s Pasty & Bake Shop – 1000 N Lincoln Dr, Hancock, MI 49930
Griffin Family Cafe & Catering – 200 Michigan St #313, Hancock, MI 49930
Roy’s Pasties & Bakery – 305 W Lakeshore Dr, Houghton, MI 49931
Suomi’s Home Restaurant & Bakery – 54 Huron St, Houghton, MI 49931 (Closed Wednesdays)
Krupp’s Mini Mart – 32260 M-26, Toivola, MI 49965
Uncle's Local Diner – 234 Quincy St, Hancock, MI 49930