Bakery
Artisan breads, flaky pastries, and custom cakes baked fresh each morning. Croissants, sourdough loaves, seasonal tarts, and celebration cakes — all from our kitchen.
Bakery & Grocery · Manitowoc, WI
Pull up a chair,
grab a fresh-baked
bite by the water.
Artisan breads, handcrafted pastries, and thoughtfully sourced groceries — all served with a warm welcome at 1 Maritime Dr on the Manitowoc waterfront.
Our Story
Rooted on the waterfront,
Rooted on the waterfront,
built for community.
The Upper Yard sits on the shores of Lake Michigan in the heart of Manitowoc — a place where the harbor meets the street and neighbors become familiar faces. We opened our doors with one simple conviction: great food and honest service belong in every corner of this city.
From our first oven to our current shelves, we've kept the focus where it belongs — on quality ingredients, craft techniques, and the people who walk through our door. Whether you're picking up a morning coffee, stocking your pantry, or planning a gathering, we treat every order like it matters.
100%
Locally sourced when possible
Daily
Fresh bread baked on-site
Waterfront
Serving Manitowoc's harbor
What We Offer
Everything you need,
Everything you need,
nothing you don't.
From the bakery case to the grocery aisle, every item is chosen with the same standard: would we serve it to our own family?
Grocery
Thoughtfully curated staples — specialty oils, pantry essentials, snacks, and local finds. We stock what our neighbors ask for and introduce them to what they haven't tried yet.
Catering
From boardroom meetings to wedding receptions, we build catering packages that fit the occasion. Fresh platters, dessert tables, and full-service options available.
Coffee & Café
Good coffee, properly pulled, in a space that feels like home. Grab a cup, settle in by the window, and watch the harbor go by.
Events & Gatherings
Private events, community meetups, and seasonal celebrations hosted in our space or catered off-site. We handle the food so you can handle the fun.
Gift Cards
The gift that keeps giving — for birthdays, holidays, or just because. Available in any amount, digital or printed, ready to hand over or mail.
From the Yard
A taste of what's waiting.
What People Say
Trusted by our neighbors.
The sourdough here is the best I've had anywhere in the area. I stop by every morning before work — the staff knows my order and the bread is always perfect.
We used The Upper Yard for our wedding catering and everything was flawless. The dessert table was stunning and every guest commented on how good everything tasted.
Finally, a grocery store that actually cares about quality. The selection is thoughtful, the prices are fair, and it's right on the waterfront — hard to beat that.
Visit Us Today
Your table is waiting.
Whether it's a quick coffee, a full grocery run, or a custom order for your next gathering — we're here for it. Come say hello at the yard.
Get in Touch
We'd love to hear from you.
Have a question, want to place a custom order, or plan an event? Reach out and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- Address
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1 Maritime Dr
Manitowoc, WI 54220 - Phone
- (920) 883-9225
- Hours
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Mon – Fri: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sun: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
