It’s not possible to ride around Lake Superior without a stop at one of the many bakeries and donut shops. The enticing aroma of old-fashioned donuts and pastries permeates the air with the freshly baked scent of cinnamon, sugar, and deep-fried deliciousness. Pair your delectable with freshly brewed coffee, often using locally roasted beans. There are many bakeries and donut shops around Lake Superior to choose from. We narrowed it down to some rider-friendly stops listed below. But don’t stop your adventurous spirit by visiting other stops on the route.
Minnesota
Betty’s Pies
This is a renowned spot for pies on Lake Superior. With a history starting in 1956 as a fish shack, today, Betty’s Pies has served delicious food and homemade pies to customers for decades. Bring your appetite for breakfast or lunch and save room for world-famous pie! Nearly 20 kinds of pies are on the menu including classics like Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, and Coconut Cream Pie. Try one of Betty’s “Crunch Pies”, named for the crunchy oatmeal and brown sugar topping. The Great Lakes Crunch Pie is filled with 5 fruits signifying the 5 Great Lakes: apple, blueberry, strawberry, and raspberry.
World’s Best Donuts
A must-stop on Lake Superior when in Grand Marais. World’s Best Donuts has been lovingly making fresh donuts since 1969 every summer. Originally mixed by hand in a plastic bowl by Merieta, this family-owned and operated business continues to bring donut joy to its customers. Enjoy a variety of tasty donuts from chocolate-dipped to coconut-topped with white dipping. Try a cinnamon sugar cake donut, or a Skizzle, a sweet, yeast dough stretched out and deep fried. Pair your donut with a fresh cup of coffee or another hot beverage. Pick up a souvenir like a World’s Best Donuts mug, sew-on patch, or a beanie.
Michigan
The Jampot
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Having sold its first jar of Poorrock Abbey preserves in 1986 from local berries found near the shop, today, The Jampot has added fruitcakes, tasty muffins and cookies, candies, and chocolates all handmade, mixes, and coffees to their menu. Using locally sourced natural ingredients to create all their products is an important step to their delicious offerings. The shop is seasonal and is located near Jacob’s Falls near Eagle River, Michigan. This is an incredible place to visit when touring the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Oh Crepe and Coffee
Is there a better way to start the day than with a crepe and a coffee? Oh Crepe and Coffee are located in downtown Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. This is a Twin Soos favourite. Enjoy a freshly made crepe in the atmosphere of a bright, sunny dining area with beautiful views of the Soo Locks. You may even see a freighter locking through this historic waterway. Choose from a sweet-flavoured crepe such as Cheesecake or S’More, or try a breakfast crepe with eggs, bacon and hashbrowns. Savoury crepes include Buffalo Chicken, and you can order Veggie Crepes too. Pair any with your favourite hot or cold caffeinated beverages, tea cooler or lemonade.
Roy’s Pasties & Bakery
Another great bakery in the Keweenaw Peninsula, Roy’s Pasties and Bakery makes homemade pasties, baked goods, soups and sandwiches. This bakery makes for a good lunch stop while riding around Lake Superior. Popular with locals and visitors, the bakery overlooks the Houghton Waterfront. A great lunch stop, we recommend a Traditional pasty and a coffee. Sweet treats we think you should take to go are a fun Cronut (croissant meets a donut), a Danish pastry, or a bar from the day’s selection. Dine indoors or outdoors on the patio to take in the view.
Ontario
Metropolitan Moose Beanery & Cafe
This bakery is the perfect stop when visiting the Niagara Falls of the North: Kakabeka Falls. The Metropolitan Moose Beanery & Cafe has some tasty treats and is worth the stop for a drink and pastry. Located in a log house, the full-service bakery has delectables like butter tarts, scones, cookies and pies, basically anything that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Make this your lunchtime place with a hot soup and sandwich, a Coney dog or pizza.
