A Neighborly Place

Classic cars outside the Manypenny Bistro

I ate at the ManyPenny Bistro three times during our four day stay in Bayfield.

 

The first night we ordered carry-out pizza.  The following two mornings, I was there for breakfast.

 

From our hotel to the Manypenny was a three block walk.  It would have taken longer to drive.

 

I got there early, paid for the pizza, then waited for the order.  The pizza was very good and filling after a long-day of driving and taking in the sights.

 

For breakfast I was looking for something simple, filling, and reasonably priced.  In a quick online search of the places around town open at 7 am, the Manypenny was the place to go.

 

My order, oatmeal and buttered toast, hit the spot.  The ambience of this cafe/bar carry-out or eat in restaurant was the perfect.

 

If there were other tourists there at the early hour, they were folks who made spending time in Bayfield a habit.  The banter between guests and servers was free and easy.  

 

A group of people gathered at a large table, they were either friends with a shared for Ford Model A cars.  During our stay we frequently saw four Model A's driving in the country or parked outside local restaurants.

 

ManyPenny has a relaxed atmosphere.  Guests can read the latest news on their phone or catch up with their neighbor.  I enjoyed it.  It was relaxed and authentic, a perfect example of what city leaders are trying to preserve by keeping the shops locally owned and managed.   For me, that is the great taste of Bayfield.

Photo by David Mossner, September 20, 2022