KEWEENAW PASTY TRAIL

The Pasty is a cultural point of pride in the Keweenaw. They’re considered sacred among many life-long residents of the Upper Peninsula. Debates range far and wide on which pasty reigns supreme. Each summer, the Copper Country’s prime pasty pros go head to head during Pasty Fest to determine a champion.

Now, you can immerse yourself in a treasure trove of portable yumminess by doing your own pasty pilgrimage. So grab a bib and pick a side (ketchup or gravy) and travel along the Keweenaw’s Pasty Trail!

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:

Snap a picture of yourself outside each of our 12 Pasty Shops (see list below) and try a pasty. Seriously, they’re tasty.
Post the pictures to your Instagram account using the hashtag #KeweenawPastyTrail. You can take your sweet time or do them all in a day. Just practice safe pasty consumption.
After posting all 12 pics, send us a message on Instagram, or by email to info@visitkeweenaw.com, letting us know you’re claiming KPT Legendary Status and your mailing address.
We’ll verify and send you some Keweenaw swag.

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

12 KEWEENAW PASTY SHOP DESTINATIONS

Here’s the list of our 12 Keweenaw shops.

Mohawk Superette – 158 Stanton Ave, Mohawk, MI 49950
Toni’s Country Kitchen – 79 3rd St, Laurium, MI 49913
Amy J’s Pasty & Bake Shop – 1000 N Lincoln Dr, Hancock, MI 49930
Roy’s Pasties & Bakery – 305 W Lakeshore Dr, Houghton, MI 49931
Jen's Kitchen - 56901 S. Sixth St, Calumet, MI 49913
Krupp’s Mini Mart – 32260 M-26, Toivola, MI 49965
Pasty Central (The Hut) – 58540 Wolverine St #41, Calumet, MI 49913
Slim's Cafe & Bakery - 38 Mohawk Street, Mohawk Michigan 49950
Suomi’s Home Restaurant & Bakery – 54 Huron St, Houghton, MI 49931
Keweenaw Co-Op Market & Deli – 1035 Ethel Ave, Hancock, MI 49930
Griffin Family Cafe & Catering – 200 Michigan St #313, Hancock, MI 49930
East Fork Pasty Company at Ramona's Kitchen – 501 Elm St, Calumet, MI 49913