
L’Anse
| CANTEEN
BAR & GRILL (906) 524-6211 Here you can sit at the bar, eat an excellent burger, and look out at Keweenaw Bay, thanks to a horizontal window behind the bar at this well-run, well-ventilated bar-restaurant. Its extensive menu includes babyback ribs, good Mexican, salads, homemade soups, chili, and 1/3-pound burgers. No credit cards. On the L'Anse waterfront at 9 Front Street, a block north of downtown. Kitchen open Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun noon to 6 p.m. Wheelchair-accessible. Family-friendly with highchairs, but bar atmosphere keeps some local families away. Full bar. |
| HILLTOP
RESTAURANT (906) 524-7858On U.S. 41 a mile south of L'Anse. From mid May thru mid Nov open daily 7 a.m.-8 For years this big, spiffy place on U.S. 41 has been a favorite stopping place for motorists en route to the Keweenaw because of its glazed donuts, famous cinnamon rolls (to us they looked more like one-pound loaves of bread), and large portions of homestyle fare. A hot beef sandwich and hamburger on a visit in 2004 confirmed what many local people say: when it comes to the food, Hilltop is more expensive but in our opinion no better than Shabee's downtown. And the people-watching isn't as good. We found Hilltop's potatoes and gravy second-rate. Still, it's a busy spot in a convenient location with a full menu, including weekend breakfast buffets and an extensive dinner menu with a big salad bar, alcoholic beverages, and one area that's really smoke free. On U.S. 41 a mile south of L'Anse. From mid May thru mid Nov open daily 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Otherwise open daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wheelchair-accessible. Family-friendly. Full bar. |