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:

Procure a Keweenaw Pasty Trail Map at the Visit Keweenaw Visitor Center in Calumet, or at one of the 12 participating locations.
Get your Pasty Trail Map stamped at each listed shop by purchasing a delicious pasty.
Bring the completed Map to our Calumet Visitor Center at 56638 Calumet Avenue, Calumet, MI 49913 or mail it to us. 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

KEWEENAW PASTY SHOP DESTINATIONS

Here’s the list of our Keweenaw shops. Be sure to try them all!

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