Syl’s Cafe is a beloved, relaxed cafe and bakery situated in the heart of Ontonagon, Michigan. Renowned for its comforting, small-town hospitality, this cozy community staple serves up an extensive array of heartwarming breakfast classics, savory lunches, and hearty dinners. From pristine thin-crust pizzas to their legendary Upper Peninsula pasties and freshly baked goods, the diner offers a welcoming environment that makes both traveling tourists and lifelong locals feel instantly at home.
Casual, Cozy, Historic, Family-friendly, Group-friendly, Quiet and easy to talk
Amenities
Restroom, Free Wi-Fi
Children & Families
Good for kids, High chairs, Kids’ menu
Parking & Planning
Free parking lot, Free street parking, Accepts reservations
Payment Methods
Checks, Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Famous Homemade Pasties: Widely celebrated as some of the best pasties in the Upper Peninsula, these huge, traditional specialties feature a flaky crust packed with beef, pork, potato, onion, carrot, and rutabaga, served fresh, warm, or frozen to go.
Exceptional Scratch Bakery: A magnificent bakery counter greets guests upon entry, showcasing an array of light cinnamon rolls, fresh donuts, frosted danishes, cookies, and homemade pies like the highly praised peach crumble.
All-Day Breakfast Excellence: Guests can indulge in breakfast staples at any time of day, including massive garbage omelets, fresh blueberry pancakes with homemade syrup, and traditional Finnish Pannu Kakkua.
Flavorful Homemade Touches: From premium ingredients like wild rice cranberry bread to a variety of custom homemade sauces, the care put into crafting every burger, melt, and wrap truly stands out.
Warm and Caring Staff: The quality of service shines through an attentive, friendly, and deeply accommodating team that treats out-of-town travelers with the same heartfelt hospitality as local regulars.
Menu and Bakery Offerings
Breakfast Specialties
All pancakes, French toast, and omelets are prepared with premium, fresh ingredients. Omelets are served with a side of hash browns and toast.
Item Name
Description
Breakfast Platter
Two eggs, choice of meat, toast, and choice of hash browns or American fries
Biscuits & Gravy
Two baking powder biscuits smothered with savory sausage gravy
Farmers Omelet
Three eggs, ham, green pepper, onion, and American cheese wrapped around hash browns and toast
Meat Lovers Omelet
Three eggs, sausage, bacon, ham, American cheese, with a side of hash browns and toast
Western Omelet
Three eggs, ham, tomato, green pepper, onion, American cheese, with a side of hash browns and toast
Garbage Omelet
Three eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, green pepper, onion, tomato, mushroom, Swiss, and American cheese over hash browns and toast
Veggie Omelet
Three eggs, tomato, green pepper, onion, mushroom, and Swiss cheese, with hash browns and toast
Hollandaise Skillet / Eggs Benedict
Superb classic poached eggs over custom ingredients with an exceptionally generous serving of rich hollandaise sauce
Pot Roast Skillet
Hearty beef pot roast tossed with savory potatoes and eggs for a filling breakfast
Pannu Kakkua
An authentic Finnish baked pancake known for its unique texture and incredible flavor
Blueberry Pancakes
A light stack packed with fresh blueberries and served with specialized homemade blueberry syrup
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes chock full of chocolate chips and topped with whipped cream
Strawberry Pancakes
Short stack of three pancakes topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream
Superior Sampler
Two eggs, two small pancakes, two strips of bacon, and two sausage links
Cinnamon Swirl French Toast
Slices of sweet cinnamon swirl bread griddled to perfection
Strawberry French Toast
Three slices of traditional French toast topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream
Pasties
Our traditional Upper Peninsula specialty, handmade from scratch with a savory blend of beef, pork, potato, onion, carrot, and rutabaga in a beautifully flaky crust.
Item Name
Description
Pasty
Full-sized traditional scratch-made pasty
Pasty w/ Coleslaw
Traditional pasty paired with a generous side of classic creamy coleslaw
Mini-Pasty
A smaller version of our classic signature pasty
Mini-Pasty w/ Coleslaw
Mini-pasty served with a side of fresh creamy coleslaw
Cooler Full of Pasties
Sixteen frozen pasties packed securely in a Styrofoam cooler with ice packs for traveling
Burgers & Melts
Served with crisp French fries. Guests can substitute fries for onion rings, sour cream and onion wedges, curly fries, beer battered fries, or a side soup/salad.
Item Name
Description
Syl’s Burger
An all-beef patty with signature special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a classic bun
Roasted Garlic Kraut Burger
One-third pound burger topped with Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and garlic kraut
Jalapeno Burger
One-third pound burger topped with pepper jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, jalapenos, crispy jalapeno strips, and spicy mayo
Frisco Burger
Juicy burger served on grilled homemade sourdough with savory bacon, fresh tomato, and melted Swiss cheese
Patty Melt
Classic cheeseburger with sweet fried onions served on grilled homemade rye bread
BBQ Bacon Burger
One-third pound burger stacked with barbecue sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon, and a crispy onion ring
Wild Rice Cranberry Turkey Melt
Homemade grilled wild rice cranberry bread with Swiss cheese, turkey, lettuce, tomato, and cranberry aioli
Zesty Veggie Melt
Grilled avocado bread loaded with pepper jack cheese, grilled tomatoes, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and spicy mayo
Black Forest Melt
Tender beef, sliced turkey, fried onion, and Swiss cheese on grilled pumpernickel bread
Hammin’ Ham & Cheese
Grilled thick-sliced homemade white bread loaded with Gouda cheese, ham, and homemade bacon jam
Sourdough Melt
Homemade grilled sourdough bread with ham, pepperoni, Swiss cheese, fresh tomato, and Italian dressing
Sandwiches & Wraps
All selections are crafted using premium ingredients and served with a side of golden French fries.
Item Name
Description
Sourdough Chicken Club
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, American cheese, and ranch dressing on grilled homemade sourdough bread
Pretzel Chicken Sandwich
Breaded chicken fillet, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a premium pretzel bun
