Iron Works Cafe

About

Teaching cafe to increase employ-ability;support farm-to-table movement, pay it forward vouchers.

Story

Manistee Community Kitchen is establishing Iron Works Cafe to pursue its mission of providing access to healthy foods and teaching how to make healthy wholesome food choices. Our success with food rescue, community gardens and farmers markets has led to this opportunity.

The Iron Works Cafe is all about Community ~

creating a community gathering place
building a true community kitchen that can be used by local citizens
purchasing fresh and high quality food from local farmers
designing a comfortable homey atmosphere with touches of local history
offering an authentic, moderately priced dining experience
preparing old-fashioned comfort food served in a new-fashioned healthy way
preserving an historic landmark

Where does our name come from? The Cafe will be located in the Iron Works Building on the east end of River Street, Manistee's equivalent of the B.O.B. (Big Old Building). In 1907, this fabulous building was brand spanking new but finally shut its doors in 1981 when Ex-Cell-O, maker of small machine parts, stopped its operations in Manistee. Many of you will recognize the old photos that will be featured at the Cafe.

Mission

Our mission is to positively effect hunger and obesity in Manistee county.

Impressum

The café is owned and operated by the Non Profit known as the Manistee Community Kitchen. The café serves the community by offering healthy food, cooking instruction, and healthy catering. The community Kitchen serves many purposes in the community regarding community gardens, and food rescue services.

Products

We offer breakfast and lunch at the café. One of our signature items is the Butternut squash waffle! Served with real butter and Local Maple syrup! Scratch made food and daily specials!