They are only open until 2PM today. One of the few places open in downtown Escanaba. The chicken salad sandwich sounded so good. Cozy interior. I really like the tin roofs at many places in the UP. read more

Out of business. Owners were remodeling and ran out of money. Closed permanently. : ( read more

Applewood Eatery & Espresso Bar - Pretty cozy, looks like 3-4 employees working hard to ensure you enjoy your visit. Has farm-to-table feel. - New American Near Me - Escanaba, Michigan

See all

Cute little breakfast and lunch place in downtown Escanaba. The mediterranean bowl was huge and fresh and delicious. read more

Applewood Eatery & Espresso Bar - Mediterranean bowl with chicken - New American Near Me - Escanaba, Michigan

The food was delicious and large portions where you can take half home with you. Staff wonderful.

I travel for work but this trip I'm on vacation at Historic Fayette State Park and took a trip to nearby Escanaba. On our way through town I saw this place. Couldn't have picked a better place to eat than here. I had the Applewood salad in a spinach wrap, and it was a sheer delight...paired with an Arnold Palmer (made with raspberry lemonade and iced tea) it couldn't be beat. read more

This was a TERRIBLE experience. On our way to Marquette, we stopped at this restaurant. My husband has full blown Celiacs and ordered a sandwich, specifically requesting gf bread. Another couple we were dining with heard this request. The bread he received was not gf and he had eaten several bites when he realized this. The waitress was extremely rude and dismissive when questioned, stating that he did not request gf despite the fact that 3 other people heard him. She never apologized and was very arrogant. Husband was very sick as a result. This woman should not be a waitress, esp. at a establishment that claims it has gf options. AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE! read more

If you want REAL food, go to Applewood! I love their Santa Fe Bowl, but have never been disappointed with anything there.

Great spot. Friendly, efficient and a nice selection of very fresh items. I had a yummy wrap so big half came home; my husband had a delicious salad. (See photo).We were pleased to find this cafe. We will definitely be back when nearby and highly recommend! read more

Applewood Eatery & Espresso Bar - a burrito and chips - New American Near Me - Escanaba, Michigan

Great food, service, and such a chic and cute eatery! I ordered the Wet Beef Burrito Bowl - delicious! Don't sleep on the specials here!

Cute, friendly place for breakfast or lunch! I stopped in for lunch after a chilly walk exploring the area. I ordered a cup of the brew of the day - chocolate caramel and it hit the spot. I ordered the grilled cheese with pesto on sourdough - hold the tomato and add chicken. The sandwich was great and served with a side of homemade veggie chips. Service was great. The only thing keeping it from five stars is the constant ding of the microwave. read more

Applewood Eatery & Espresso Bar - Grilled cheese hold the tomato, add chicken - New American Near Me - Escanaba, Michigan

You have gotta try this gem! The coffee was delicious- especially if you like specialty drinks. The cafe mocha & caramel macchiato were super yummy! Lunch soups, sandwiches, and salads were all tasty. The potato soup was fabulous and the chicken salad was tasty, too. They also serve wine and beer. It's a great gathering spot! read more

Applewood Eatery & Espresso Bar - Caramel Macchiato- mmmmm-good! - New American Near Me - Escanaba, Michigan

Had a wonderful evening at the after hours event at the Applewood Eatery! It was a full house with happy vibes. The staff were awesome with a cool calm and collected attitude and always a smiling. The food was really good too. I wish I could have gotten a picture of the amazing dessert but my friends made ninja quick moves on it! This is always a great place to go. The food has never once been anything but awesome, the atmosphere is trendy and the owner and her family are true gems. Easily my most favorite place to eat in the area. read more

Applewood Eatery & Espresso Bar - Meat and cheese slate - New American Near Me - Escanaba, Michigan

The husband and I discovered this cafe driving through downtown. The food, drinks, customer service was exceptional! The Pomodoro sandwich was the best I've ever had. Omelets are all fresh ingredients. Husband loved it. Their Peach Bellini and Bloody Mary's are top notch. Cafe very clean and quaint. So happy we stopped in. They have coffees too! read more

Applewood Eatery & Espresso Bar - Bloody Mary and Peach Bellini - New American Near Me - Escanaba, Michigan

See all

As my husband said, wide-eyed, "This is a freaking good sandwich." We were visiting Escanaba for the weekend and happened upon this place. We ordered a dirty chai, which was excellent & came out fairly fast. My husband ordered the Monte Melt, which he loved. He said the cranberry chutney reminded him of Thanksgiving. I ordered the chicken cordon bleu sandwich. The baguette was a little hard to eat, but that's just because I have a ridiculously small mouth. Both sandwiches were served with chips and a pickle. Everything tasted extremely fresh. We will definitely go back next time we are in town. Free WiFi is a bonus + local fair trade MI coffee beans. read more

Applewood Eatery & Espresso Bar - New American Near Me - Escanaba, Michigan

Delightful menu of salads, wraps and sandwiches. Surprisingly inexpensive gourmet coffees and desserts. Mediterranean turkey wrap, chicken salad are lovely. read more

Applewood Eatery & Espresso Bar - a sandwich and chips - New American Near Me - Escanaba, Michigan

Great food and even better service. The staff was welcoming and personable. I had the caramel macchiato and my husband had a dirty chai both were delicious. We split a sandwich and it was clear the ingredients were fresh. I would happily return. read more

Applewood Eatery & Espresso Bar - Caramel macchiato and dirty chai - New American Near Me - Escanaba, Michigan

Pretty good. Had the pulled pork sandwich which came with bacon and cheddar cheese. It was juicy, tender, and not too saucy. The star of my plate though was the crispy veggie chips that came with the sandwich. Yum! I gotta know where they get those! *hint hint* If the owner reads this on here, please send me a message regarding this. :) read more

Applewood Eatery & Espresso Bar - BBQ pulled pork - New American Near Me - Escanaba, Michigan

We tried the new tapa's menu at the evening service. This was so very intimate and romantic. Candle's lite the tables and a smile met us at the door. The service was very nice. We had ordered three of the tapa's which were the Satay Chicken with Tai peanut dipping sauce, The trio of soup shooters, and the Asian Sticky Ribs. We also ordered the Banana Foster bread pudding. To be fair we order the Cheese Plate to go the night before, although the cheese plate was divine this could not compare to the ambiance of this beautiful establishment so we decided to try it out in person tonight. The tapa's were pretty big portions and we love the fact that you can have the soup shooters which allows you to sample the soups they have. The soups we got (and it could change per night, not sure) were the tomato, and pumpkin, and twin potato, these were all delicious, with the pumpkin being are favorite for its texture and taste. The Chicken Satay was my favorite tapa by far. It was cooked to perfection, moisten and seasoned just right but the sauce made this dish outstanding. The Sticky Ribs was my husbands favorite, lots of meat and sticky goodness. Lastly the Bread pudding reminded me of Ohana's bread pudding at the Poly in DW. It was yummy, gooey, goodness, with lots of warm banana's and raisins and sauce and it left us feeling full but not overly full. I would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting a nice upscale feel, without the upscale prices. Very intimate and romantic. We have dined in many places and this will be our new night out for sure, in our own home town. read more

See all

I arrived in Escanaba today from Virginia Beach. After a day of traveling, I was starving. Unfortunately I have a gluten allergy and restaurants are difficult to come by. Applewood Eatery to the rescue! They offer an incredible variety of gourmet sandwiches with an option of gluten free bread! In addition, they have other menu items including german-style potato salad, soups, speciality coffee brews, and wine. The staff was kind and professional. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained. I will definitely be back prior to leaving Michigan! Thank you, Applewood. read more

I can't say enough great things about Applewood! The food is delicious, they have vegetarian options, flavored coffee, and AMAZING service. I've never had a bad experience at Applewood! It was a weekly lunch spot for me and the girls until the pandemic. The owners are taking things very seriously and want what is best for the community and the customers. read more

Great restaurant! My dad and I were driving through this town on our road trip and stopped in for lunch. Immediately greeted with smiles and friendly staff who were all so kind and treated us like family. I am vegan and ordered the garden veggie sandwich and my dad ordered the carved turkey with bacon which were both delicious! We would definitely come back here all the time if we lived in the neighborhood. read more

Applewood Eatery has the best coffee and espresso drinks in town. Better than Starbucks even. The sandwiches are excellent and you can tell are very fresh. I've only had a couple of soups, however, when I have had them, they also are excellent. The staff are friendly and personable, and you can tell the really put their hearts into their jobs. The prices are very fair for the quality of food that you get. Go in for lunch, get a cup of coffee, or if you prefer espresso drinks, get a sandwich, and relax. I highly recommend this place. read more

We hosted my now sister-in-law's bridal shower at Applewood Eatery. The owner was not only polite and professional, but also an AMAZING cook. We ordered brunch food which included quiche, salad, and french toast. Everything we ate was spectacular and the atmosphere inside is absolutely adorable. What a gem. Would recommend highly for breakfast/lunch. read more

Stopped in on our way back to Chicago from pictures rocks. This place is great. Food was delicious. 6 people in our group and everyone enjoyed their sandwiches and omelettes. They have gluten free bread too! read more

Wow! A real gem in downtown Escanaba. The grilled cheese sandwich was crisp and with the pesto, spinach and tomato made it delicious. Good soup and quiche too. The vanilla latte was just sweet enough and very creamy. A great spot just off highway 2. read more

A more eclectic atmosphere, good music for ambiance. I had the Greek Goddess salad: fresh ingredients and a savory dressing. My dining experience in the UP has shown me that servers are eager to bring you the check and receive a good tip. No offense taken though! I understand that local economy may be rough and that the customer flow is very limited. I highly recommend this spot. read more

Wonderful food. Wonderful service. We were on vacation and needed a place that had vegan options, and meat options. Great selection for everyone and more importantly it was delicious. read more

Great service, great atmosphere, great coffee, great grilled cheese. Definitely a jewel of Escanaba. read more

Applewood Eatery & Espresso Bar - One of the best grilled cheeses I've ever had. - New American Near Me - Escanaba, Michigan

Atmosphere was good, service was great. We went hoping to catch breakfast, but they'd stopped serving about 10 minutes before we got in. We had lunch instead. Sandwiches were both unique and tasty though the bread was heavily buttered. Coffee of the day was ok, but not memorable. House blend was a good medium roast. We went back early the next day for breakfast. Different flavor of the day coffee wasn't good at all, and the house blend was different... Perhaps overlong on the burner? The highlight drink was the Chai... Very good and we had a second on the house. So the real reason for 2 stars was the waffles. $8 for a small Belgian waffle that tasted like it came out of the freezer (think Ego) . The apple topping was tasty but definitely does not justify the cost. They used genuine maple syrup though. We would go back for lunch and a Chai. read more

We just had the best meals and cocktails of our lives at Applewood After Dark! I highly recommend the Applewood salad, the chicken (Julia Child special with creamed leeks and red potatoes) and pork tenderloin special and the Old Fashioned. #yummy #gourmet read more

See all

Delicious food and delicious coffee; I had gluten free pulled pork, my wife had the TLC, my kids had the grilled cheese and chicken noodle soup... All were very tasty. We came in about 40 minutes before closing and had great service. Someone came in a few minutes before closing and they served him too. read more

We needed a lunch stop where we could sit with our dog, and Applewood permits and welcomes dogs outside at their cafe style tables. I had the hot pressed Monte Cristo sandwich, smacking good with turkey, applewood bacon and cranberry chutney. Hubby had quiche of the day. Waitstaff is very friendly and attentive. Like MacArthur, I SHALL return! read more

I was at an event where lunch was catered by Applewood Eatery. Very tasty soup served with a wrap on tomato flat bread. The setup was accomplished while the meeting was in process and I did not even notice they were there. No clanging of stuff like sometimes happens. Try them for catered lunch. I was impressed. read more

I am gluten-free and had the rice bowl with chicken. Very good portion and tasty. At the end, I asked if they ever did gluten-free baked goods (they don't), but they have gluten-free bread so you can order any sandwich gluten-free. read more

The food at Applewood is always fresh and tasty, and the service is spot-on. Their specials are creative - e.g. Veggie Philly "Steak" sandwich, Tuna Nicoise sandwich, Smoked Salmon BLT. They have a decent selection of vegetarian and gluten-free items, which is rare in these parts! It's on the pricey side for Escanaba, but the portions are far from skimpy. This place isn't too far off the highway, so skip the fast food and come here for lunch instead. read more

Had a gorgeous lunch on our way through the UP. Husband had the pulled pork sandwich which was great. I had the Monte with cranberry chutney, top notch. Also perfect espresso. read more

This place is absolutely fabulous! Was in town visiting family and decided to stop in for lunch. If I lived here, I would eat here all the time! Service was great and the food was awesome! read more

The first time I came in, I got breakfast and some coffee. The coffee was very good ( especially the white rabbit ) and the portions and prices were quite reasonable. The second time, I came in with a group of friends. The staff was very friendly, as they were the first time, and the grilled cheese I had was outstanding. I ordered chicken on it, and was pleasantly surprised at how much I got on it. I had another white rabbit ( white chocolate and hazelnut ) and a vanilla frappe. Both were very good, and the whole group enjoyed the visit. 3 of us plan to take our girlfriends at some point. The atmosphere is relaxing and it feels private, even though it is quite open. Definitely a new favorite of mine, they have earned a new regular customer. 9 months after , the staff is still friendly, food is still great and the atmosphere is still relaxing. Eat here! read more

Great breakfast choice, good espresso. Ate breakfast here on a Saturday and came back on Monday while working in the UP. Unfortunately they don't open until 8AM (not 6AM). Fortunately, though I was 30 minutes early, they opened the doors and fed me anyway. Very reasonably priced- 3 eggs, hash browns, GF toast, side of fruit and well-brewed coffee for less than 10 bucks. If I lived up here, this would be a regular haunt. read more

Outstanding in every aspect...from the decor to the food. Had a wonderful breve with our lunch consisting of a turkey club and a cup of chicken rice soup. Both wonderful....a must stop while in Escanaba!! read more