Donckers

Donckers has been a Marquette landmark since 1896, making it one of the oldest continuously operating businesses in the Upper Peninsula. This beloved downtown spot combines an old-fashioned soda fountain with a full-service restaurant and gift shop. Known for hand-dipped chocolates, ice cream sundaes, and comfort food classics, Donckers delivers a slice of genuine UP nostalgia. The vintage soda fountain counter and candy cases alone are worth the visit. Stop in for a malted milk and you’ll understand why generations of UP families have been coming here for over a century.