Coffee
Nothing starts the day like a good cup of coffee, and St. Ignace has plenty of options for you to choose from. While many hotels offer complimentary coffee, you may want something more specialized or atmospheric. This page may not include every coffee option in St. Ignace
At Boardwalk Coffee & General Store, settle into one of the cozy booths or couches to enjoy your coffee with a book or conversation near the fireplace. Their extensive menu includes specialty lattes like the Dirty Mac, which features masala chai, maple spice, sea salt, and cinnamon sprinkle, and classic coffee options like the macchiato, an espresso with a dash of steamed milk. For those who haven’t developed the taste for coffee or don’t want the caffeine, the menu also includes hot chocolate — white or dark, Italian sodas, and tea. If coffee on an empty stomach sounds off-putting, no worries! The Boardwalk also has a selection of pastries, waffles, bagels, breakfast burritos, croissant sandwiches, soups, and grilled sandwiches.
At Salty Mac Brewing Company, brewing doesn’t just refer to the extensive collection of brews on tap. Their coffee house includes seasonal drinks, house-made flavored syrups, and classic coffee and tea options. Their selection of baked goods includes bagels, muffins, and cookies to help soak up the caffeine.
Biggby Coffee is the newest addition to the St. Ignace coffee scene. The Michigan-based coffee chain is located on US-2 behind the Zodiac Party store and offers all the delicious Biggby drinks you may already be familiar with. Operating as a drive-through only with no indoor service, this option is fast and efficient, especially if you are looking for something to keep you awake as you head out on the road for the next leg of your journey. A walk-up window to pick up online orders is an added convenience.
Fudge and Sweet Treats
Visitors to the area are often called “fudgies” because when they vacation here, they usually buy fudge. Mackinac Island, known far and wide for its world-famous fudge, is perhaps the largest purveyor of fudge in the entire state. However, several fudge shops in downtown St. Ignace make and sell the sweet concoction. Fudge shops also offer caramel corn, saltwater taffy, caramels, and Michigan-made ice cream. It’s guaranteed that your sweet tooth will be satisfied!
Murdick’s Fudge operates two stores on Mackinac Island, but has a year-round shop in downtown St. Ignace. Keep an eye out for special seasonal selections throughout the year and stop in for a sample. This is a great option for anyone who wants to buy authentic Mackinac Island fudge but can’t make it off the mainland.
On a hot summer day, you might be more inclined to ice cream instead of fudge (but we fully support getting both!). Get your scoops at the Mackinac Double Decker Ice Cream for a unique setting, or head to Molly Moo’s on the other end of town for a classic ice cream parlor experience. Both locations offer lakeside views, so enjoy your ice cream outside on the patio or take it with you as you walk through town on a nice day.
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