Opened In 1946, Lawry’s Pasty Shop Is A Longtime Icon In Small Town Ishpeming, Michigan
By Emily Tieman|Published January 04, 2023
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Emily Tieman is a lifelong Michigander and has a love for locally owned small businesses. She is a freelance writer for Only In Your State and has her own vintage content creator business.
When many people think of the Mitten State, we usually think of the mitten portion of the state. But the Upper Peninsula is a beautiful forest region that everyone should explore. There are plenty of quaint small towns in the UP with delicious local restaurants. One of these tasty stops is Lawry’s Pasty Shop in Ishpeming, Michigan. If you haven’t tried a pasty yet, you have to!
The small town of Ishpeming was settled in 1854 in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and has just over 6,000 residents.
Lawry’s Pasty Shop was first opened in 1946 by Madelyne and Jim Lawry and has been in the family ever since. The humble shop serves savory pasties which are meat pies typically made with meat, potatoes, and onions.
Locals and tourists swear by Lawry’s pasties which have made it a popular stop in the Upper Peninsula. You’ll love the housemade comfort food that’s offered at this unassuming eatery. Lawry’s still uses the original 1940s oven to bake their pasties.
The perfect to-go food is a tasty pasty that you can get in classic beef, mini, and garden medley. You can also order a family pack which is very convenient if you’re taking your family hiking on the 47-Mile Iron Ore Heritage Trail In Michigan.
There is also a wide variety of sandwiches to choose from such as Italian beef, hammy sammy, BBQ pork, and cheese steak. The sandwich selection alone is sure to get your mouth watering!
Pizza is another popular menu item that has rave reviews from customers and is a must-try. Once you’ve filled up with pasties, sandwiches, and pizza you’ll want to end your meal with a delectable dessert. Lawry’s also sells ginormous cinnamon rolls and mouthwatering cookies to finish off your lunch.
If you’re visiting the nearby city of Marquette you can eat at the second Lawry’s location which is located on US Hwy 41. No matter which location you visit, you’ll absolutely love eating at these traditional Michigan pasty shops.
To see hours of operation or to order pasties online, visit the Lawry’s Pasty Shop Website. Have you tried a U.P. pasty before? Let us know your thoughts! While you’re in Ishpeming make sure to visit this impressive 3-story antique mall on Main Street.
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