The Prickly Pine Cafe is a welcoming coffee shop and café in Houghton, Michigan, where quality, comfort, and genuine hospitality come together to create a place people are glad to return to.
Conveniently located at 524 Shelden Ave, this locally appreciated destination has built a strong reputation with a 4.70 out of 5 rating from 67 customer reviews, a reflection of the consistent care and reliability guests experience with every visit.
Whether you are beginning your morning with a fresh cup, pausing for a midday recharge, or settling in for a relaxed meal, the café offers a warm, inviting setting that turns everyday routines into something a little more memorable.
Guests are drawn in by the great coffee and excellent tea selection, but The Prickly Pine Cafe offers much more than a well-made drink. Its menu includes breakfast, brunch, coffee, and quick bite options, making it a versatile choice for nearly any part of the day.
From solo diners looking for a peaceful meal to professionals seeking a comfortable place to work, the café provides an atmosphere that feels casual, cozy, and current without ever losing its sense of ease.
With Wi‑Fi, a restroom, and a setting that is good for working on a laptop, it is well suited to longer visits as well as quick stops. Whether you prefer on-site service, takeaway, dine-in, or delivery, the café makes it simple to enjoy quality food and drinks in the way that fits your day best.
What also sets The Prickly Pine Cafe apart is its thoughtful attention to convenience and accessibility. A wheelchair-accessible car park helps make the café more welcoming to a wider range of guests, while accepted payment options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments add ease at checkout.
Reservations are also accepted, which makes planning ahead easier for group outings or busy mornings. More than just a place to grab coffee, The Prickly Pine Cafe is a dependable neighborhood favorite that combines great taste, friendly service, and practical convenience in one inviting stop. To learn more or place an order, call +1 906-523-5577.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Prickly Pine Cafe
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Espresso with foamy milk.
A double espresso with a dollop of steamed milk foam on top.
(Non-traditional; layered espresso over caramel, vanilla, and milk)
Espresso shots over water.
Two espresso shots equal with two shots of milk.
Our take on a Traditional Cortado. Two espresso shots, vanilla, two shots of oat milk, on ice, topped with sweet foam. Comes in a 8.5 ounce iced cup for a more concentrated coffee drink!
Latte with honey and cinnamon.
Latte with pure maple syrup, hickory smoke, and a cinnamon- sugar topping.
Latte with vanilla, blackberry, mocha, and a mocha drizzle.
Latte with brown sugar syrup, cinnamon- sugar, and a caramel drizzle.
Latte with white mocha, hazelnut, cinnamon, and a white mocha drizzle.
Latte with toasted marshmallow syrup, mocha, graham cracker toppings, and a mocha drizzle.
Latte with vanilla, cardamom, and white mocha drizzle.
Latte with mocha, caramel, hazelnut, and coconut. Topped with mocha drizzle, caramel drizzle, and coconut flakes.
Latte with almond, vanilla, and nutmeg.
Latte with vanilla, raspberry, mocha, and a mocha drizzle.
Choose from English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Green, Chamomile, Herbal Mint, and a Peach and Ginger.
Strawberries, lemonade, and fresh mint. Choose to get it caffeinated with a lemon-lime Bubblr.
Blueberries, blueberry syrup, coconut milk, and club soda. Choose to get it caffeinated with a triple berry Bubblr.
Lavender syrup, lemonade, and fresh mint. Choose to get it caffeinated with a lemon-lime Bubblr.
Cranberries, ginger beer, cranberry juice, and a rosemary sprig. Choose to get it caffeinated with a pomegranate- açaí Bubblr.
Pineapples, lemonade, coconut syrup, and mango syrup. Choose to get it caffeinated with a tropical Bubblr.
Our take on an Italian soda. Comes with half and half, club soda, whipped cream, and a flavor of your choosing. We recommend vanilla, coconut, strawberry, or mango!
Ask what Bubblr's we have available in the fridge and grab one to-go!
Get any of our refresher's substituted with Bubblr energy for a fruity wake up call.
Bubblr of your choice with a fruit of your choice blended into a freeze.
Add any flavor or fruit to a lemonade.
A classic Arnold Palmer, our tea with lemonade.
Baked daily from Copper Island Bagel Company.
Baked daily from Copper Island Bagel Company.
Baked daily from Copper Island Bagel Company.
Baked daily from Copper Island Bagel Company.
Ham, cheese, and cream cheese on a toasted bagel.
Sausage, egg, cheese, and cream cheese on a toasted bagel.
Bacon, egg, cheese, and cream cheese on a toasted bagel.
Egg, cheese, and cream cheese on a toasted bagel.
Egg and cheese mixture cooked into a mini puff pastry cup.
Sausage, egg, and cheese mixture cooked into a mini puff pastry cup.
Egg and cheese mixture with rotational toppings, cooked into a mini puff pastry cup.
Hear from our valued guests
Super cool latte flavors and very friendly staff. Love that the owners are staying true to the area keeping the atmosphere cozy and natural!
No hours posted yet but delicious drinks(very flavorful) and the people making the drinks were super kind to customize my order!
I love getting the squachtado here, it has a very cozy atmosphere and you can find stuffed animal porcupines everywhere, they even have some board games you can play while you chit chat with company.
Good drinks, yummy food, and the couple who owns the business are great. Definitely recommend!
Fair prices, friendly staff, wonderful pastries and coffee. Drink selection is on point. The atmosphere will definitely be something special once the interior is finished :)
I love this place.They're creme brulee, coffee is the best. The atmosphere is warm and the owners are amazing. The baked goods amazing not store bought at all. When we go here every time we are in town. We love that they opened this little coffee shop.
I love when I get the chance to stop in here. The food is good, and they have gluten free bagel options! They have always been friendly and welcoming and even remembered me after only a stop or two. I wish I could go more!
We'd love this coffee shop. I don't drink coffee, but my wife raves about how good it is. I do love the baked goods they offer. I have never had a chocolate chip.Cookie taste like this one. If you are near this coffee shop, you should definitely stop in.It is worth the trip.
Even with a baby strapped to him, Rob made my drink super fast. Their refreshers are fantastic, and I’ve never had a seasonal drink I don’t like! Geni is a GENIus with the menus
Stopped in for a morning coffee and really enjoyed the experience. The staff are genuinely friendly and welcoming—they greet every customer with a smile and take the time to engage in real conversation, not just rush through service. The atmosphere is relaxed and pleasant, the kind of place where people actually talk to each other. What stood out most was how connected they are to the local community. There was even a thoughtful conversation happening about traffic through town versus local access and how rerouting could impact small businesses—an interesting and refreshing perspective you don’t hear everywhere. It’s clear this shop cares about more than just coffee. A great spot to slow down, support a local business, and start the day on a positive note.
Common questions about The Prickly Pine Cafe
The Prickly Pine Cafe is located at 524 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931, United States, Houghton, MI, United States.
You can reach The Prickly Pine Cafe by calling +1 906-523-5577.
The Prickly Pine Cafe has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 67 customer reviews.
The Prickly Pine Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park.
The Prickly Pine Cafe features the following service options: On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
The Prickly Pine Cafe features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great tea selection.
The Prickly Pine Cafe features the following popular for: Breakfast, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
The Prickly Pine Cafe features the following offerings: Coffee, Quick bite.
The Prickly Pine Cafe features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch.
The Prickly Pine Cafe features the following amenities: Restroom, Wi-Fi.
The Prickly Pine Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
The Prickly Pine Cafe features the following crowd: Tourists, University students.
The Prickly Pine Cafe features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Prickly Pine Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Prickly Pine Cafe features the following children: Kids' menu.
The Prickly Pine Cafe features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
The Prickly Pine Cafe features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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