Marquette's Gathering Place

Marquette Knows a Good Thing When It Finds One — And So Do We.

From sunrise espresso to sunset cocktails, The Courtyards is where Champion Street comes alive — a place crafted for the people who call this corner of the Upper Peninsula home.

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7 AM

Daily Coffee Service

10 PM

Weekend Bar Closes

100%

Locally Owned

1110

Champion Street

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The Courtyards warm interior with exposed brick and pendant lighting

Now Open Daily

Our Story

Born on Champion Street, Built for the Whole Peninsula

The Courtyards started with a simple conviction: Marquette deserved a place that felt as good as it looked — a spot where the coffee was as carefully pulled as the cocktails were shaken, and where every person who walked through the door was treated like a neighbor.

We're not a chain. We're not a trend. We're your neighbors, your regulars, and your host — all under one roof. By day, the espresso machine hums and the pastries arrive fresh. By night, the lights dim, the music softens, and the bar takes over. Same warmth. Different mood.

Coffee · Pastries · Brunch

Cocktails · Small Plates · Live Music

What We Serve

The Menu

Every item on our menu is chosen with intention — quality ingredients, local sources, and recipes that earn their place.

Coffee & Café

Served all day, every day

Espresso

Single or double shot

Cappuccino

Velvety microfoam, classic

Pour Over

Single-origin, rotating selection

Cold Brew

20-hour steep, smooth finish

Latte

Oat, almond, or dairy

Fresh Pastries

Local bakery, baked daily

Cocktails & Bar

After 4 PM · Weekends until close

The Courtyard Old Fashioned

Bourbon, house bitters, smoked orange

Espresso Martini

Vodka, fresh espresso, coffee liqueur

Penicilly

Scotch, lemon, honey, smoky peat

Seasonal Craft Beer

Rotating taps, UP Michigan breweries

Wine by the Glass

Red, white, and rosé — curated selection

Small Plates & Shares

Bruschetta, charcuterie, loaded fries

Full menu available in-house. Ask about our daily specials and seasonal rotations.

The Experience

More Than a Café. More Than a Bar.

The Courtyards is designed for the moments in between — the morning ritual, the after-work unwind, the Saturday night out with friends.

Morning coffee service at The Courtyards

The Morning Crowd

Start Your Day Right

Fresh-baked pastries, perfectly pulled espresso, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay a while. Wi-Fi is fast, the music is low, and the barista knows your order by Friday.

Evening cocktail service at The Courtyards

The Evening Shift

Unwind in Style

The lights drop, the playlist shifts, and the bar comes alive. Craft cocktails, local craft beer, and a menu of small plates designed for sharing. It's Marquette's living room after dark.

The Gathering

Celebrate Together

Birthday dinners, date nights, game-day gatherings, or a quiet corner with a good book. The Courtyards has space for every kind of moment — and we treat them all the same: with care.

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