Lelu Cafe

On my way up to the lighthouse, I decided to stop and give Lelu a try based on the modern looking sign in front. I was kind of sick of regular hamburger type establishments in Northern Michigan, so this was a welcome choice in restaurants.

The interior was very well decorated, very modern but still warm and it had a large piece of cloth running along the ceiling that was reminiscent of a ships mast. What I'm trying to say is that the decor fit the area, but more chic.

The prices were a bit high, so I just ordered a turkey sandwich with a pickle. The ingredients were from local farms. It was kind of spicy and the bread was good. It was a solid meal. They have local wines and other beverages too, but I didn't order any because I wanted to save room for dessert. I had a cherry pie, which Lelu orders from another locally owned bakery. And it was delicious.

I would definitely recommend this place if you want a nicer meal, and are sick of eating some of the less than fresh or bland meals at other restaurants in Northern Michigan. The only thing I would change about this place is that when I walked in I wasn't greeted and I had no idea where to sit. A sign or something would've helped.

Great food, great prices and music too - can't be beat!

An amazing addition to an amazing town. I'd have to agree with all the positive reviews on here. I was a little skeptical after the one star review but trust me, don't let one bad review stop you from attending this gem. Bryon is an amazing chef and I second the BEST sausage gravy ever. I love that they support local farms, businesses, musicians, breweries etc. Lelu cares about sourcing locally and it shows in their execution, menu creation and business model as a whole. Lelu is a must try if near the peninsula.