Pure Michigan Eats: Local Favorites You’ll Love

If an out-of-stater comes to Michigan, what would you feed them that is 'Pure Michigan '? Here are the items locals suggested.

Pure Michigan

Michigan is known for many things by people from other states, such as its automotive industry in Detroit, its stunning natural landscapes, including the Great Lakes and the Upper Peninsula, and iconic spots like the Mackinac Bridge and Pictured Rocks.

Michigan is known for the lighthouses along the Great Lakes, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and is famous for its cherries in the Traverse City Area. Michigan is also known for its influence on music from Motown, Bob Seger, Alice Cooper, Ted Nugent, the MC5, Kid Rock, Eminem, and many more.

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What foods is Michigan known for? Let's find out what Michiganders suggest.

Foods That Scream 'Pure Michigan' According to Locals

Recently, on the Grand Rapids Reddit page, someone asked what food you would recommend that is Pure Michigan for someone who doesn't live in the state? Below are the food suggestions made by Michiganders.

I thought of everything on this person's list except for the pickled ring bologna.

Every time I cross the Mackinac Bridge, I get a pastie on the way to my friend Curt's house. On my way back, I get another, and a few more, that are frozen to relive my visit to the Upper Peninsula.

I am not a fan of olives, but I have many Michigan friends who swear by the olive burger.

Now we are talking 'Pure Michigan' with a coney dog, a bag of Better Made potato chips, and an ice-cold Faygo.

This person who posted on the Reddit thread made a great suggestion with the Dutch pig in the blanket. She included a link to buy them and cook at home.

You gotta serve some Detroit-style pizza to an out-of-stater when visiting Michigan.

I forgot all about Towne Club Cherry Soda, and that is some good stuff right there.

Let's not forget about Michigan asparagus either.

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There are more suggestions on foods that are Pure Michigan on the Reddit thread but most were repeats of what we have listed above. But feel free to add anything to the thread you think is missing.

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