The Jampot
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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  • J222_psu
    Chicago, Illinois1,374 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bakery Run by Byzantine Monks!
    This is a must stop for anyone that is in the area that wants to indulge their sweet tooth. A bakery run and staffed by byzantine monks, everything is amazing. Pick up some extra cookies, pancake mix, and more. Around the corner is the abby as well. There is parking on site and usually a line. Try and get here early as its first come first serve.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 11, 2024
  • Lynn Van Hoose
    Toledo, Ohio208 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An even better experience than I expected
    I was so excited to go here. I had always read about this place and then started planning a trip after seeing Gordon Ramsey here. Well, these monks did not disappoint! They are so personable and friendly. I think they work here to bring in money for the monastery, but I think they generally like the people and the interactions with us. And then there is their food! OH wow! I am not one for most baked goods like this. However, I would be for the Jampot. This place lives up to it's reputation! It's a great stop. To get the goods, meet traveling people, walk just a little to the right and there is a waterfall, the other side of the road past the trees is Lake Superior. There was NOTHING about this stop that disappointed.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 16, 2024
  • Raintree_Thailand
    Bangkok, Thailand4,289 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Impossible to resist!
    Try as we might, we can't avoid making a stop at the Jampot anytime we visit the Keweenaw Peninsula! The place is piled high with delectable goodies. My wife's favorites are the fruit cakes, which keep for months in the fridge (if you can somehow resist eating them all immediately)!
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 30, 2024
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Benjamin R
Rexburg, ID619 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
This wonderful bakery, run by a monastic community called the Holy Transfiguration Skete, a Byzantine Catholic Monastery, makers of their Poorrock Abbey Jams, and wonderful baked goods. We visited during the end of the season, and were able to enjoy some excellent gooseberry jam, and superb ginger bread cookies. It is seasonal, so closed between the end of October and early May. I bought extra jars of jam to see us through the winter.
Written January 27, 2020
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johngA9767UJ
Newville, PA22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
Saw signs for this place for miles ahead. Expected to find "Granny" selling jams and jellies from her front porch.! WOW we surprised! There was a long line of people waiting to get in the rather small shop. From the doorway we could smell baking and coffee. When we finally entered, we saw shelves laden with glistening jars of jams and jellies , bread and cakes, and behind a long table covered with tempting cookies and muffins stood, not Granny, but a monk wearing a black cap, and a long black robe and a big grin above his long black beard.!

The "Jam Pot" ,is owned, and run by the monks of the Holy Transfiguration Skete, a Byzantine Catholic Monastery. They do all the jam and jelly making and baking themselves and all proceeds go to support their vision and works. They are devoted to the glorification of God through the arts and this shop is their only source of income.

We wanted to buy one of everything, but settled on a few jars of "thimbleberry" jam a large loaf of bread.
we could not wait......we sat in the car, still in the parking lot, and devoured every crumb of the bread slatered with sweet, berry jelly! Continuing on our journey, we looked back along the shore of Lake Superior and caught just a glimpse of the shining domes of the Abbey. This was a stop we will never forget and we look forward to receiving their newsletter and catalog that you can sign up to receive and order by mail.
Written January 8, 2020
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TBAMS
Cambridge, Wisconsin85 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Business
Be prepared for a line outside since the store is tiny. But inside it smells delicious and tons of fruit jelly and jams. Also had sugar free versions. Bakery items to die for… muffins the size of your head! Chocolate chip cookies … soft and melty.

A short walk nearby is Jacobs Falls. Pretty waterfall. A great view and up close even if mobility is an issue.

A short drive further in the Hwy are some beautiful lookout spots and beaches. Well worth the drive.
Written July 17, 2021
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Sharon G
Dade City, FL19 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Business
After hearing wonderful reviews of the Jam Pot, my husband and I drove 25 miles (one way) yesterday to see for ourselves and make purchases. Imagine our disappointment when we arrived on a Tuesday afternoon to see signage that indicated that THIS Tuesday, after being closed on Sun. and Mon., they would be closed for restocking. Also, they would close for the season in 4 more days. The sign indicated that if you had a pre-paid pickup, ring the bell and someone would come to the door to assist. Otherwise, please understand. I wonder if Jam Pot understands that we came on a scheduled OPEN day and we won’t be coming back!
Written October 14, 2020
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Jerry R
Metamora, MI159 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
Very good bakery that is run by Monks. You can find huge muffins to fruit cake to cookies to bread and jam there. We purchased a huge blueberry chocolate muffin that could be shared by 2-3 people; delicious cookies and delectably sweet jam that was the best. Cookies were great too. There is a very beautiful roadside waterfall right near Jampot that you could walk to. Anticipate a wait outdoors of around 15-20 minutes when you go. Definitely will be back for their homemade jam.
Written August 14, 2023
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Central asian s... A
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Couples
We decided to visit Jampot after seeing Chief Ramsey episode.Fruitcakes are wonderful.i did like Hawaiian black cake the best. caramel is fresh too. Highly recommend to visit if you like moist fruitcakes,sweets n jams
Written September 1, 2022
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Lynn Van Hoose
Toledo, OH208 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
I was so excited to go here. I had always read about this place and then started planning a trip after seeing Gordon Ramsey here.
Well, these monks did not disappoint!
They are so personable and friendly. I think they work here to bring in money for the monastery, but I think they generally like the people and the interactions with us.

And then there is their food! OH wow! I am not one for most baked goods like this. However, I would be for the Jampot. This place lives up to it's reputation!
It's a great stop. To get the goods, meet traveling people, walk just a little to the right and there is a waterfall, the other side of the road past the trees is Lake Superior.

There was NOTHING about this stop that disappointed.
Written May 16, 2024
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MstqMI
Manistique1,293 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
When my husband & I decided that we were going to take a trip around the Copper Country, everyone said to be sure to stop at The Jampot. Also, there are alot of good reviews on TA. We were there mid afternoon on a Tuesday, second week of September. There were no lines but also hardly any bakery. We were told that they had been busy earlier in the day so the only bakery left was gingerbread, some cookies and banana bread with walnuts and cranberries. So, I bought a loaf (it actually looked more like a huge muffin) of the banana bread. We didn't eat it until the next day. My husband bit into walnut shells in two different pieces- thankfully, he didn't break a tooth. They still had quite a selection of jams but they were expensive, especially the thimbleberry.
Written September 15, 2022
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Christy S
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
Extremely busy place, be prepared to stand in line to get in even at the time they open. I will say the brownies are amazing (the rum raisin especially), The Abbey cake is wow...soaked in whisky very strong I actually have had trouble finding people to tolerate it. If you like alcohol this is the place!!! The jams and jellies are amazing. I get different ones every time I go and I cannot say enough good about the Pear Butter, I think that is my new favorite. Be prepared to spend some money though. It was not cheap. And check out Jacob Falls not very far off from it, you can see it from the road but it's beautiful.
Written July 30, 2022
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cindy
Kissimmee, Florida159 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
We were out sightseeing and came upon this little gem. I figured with the long line outside it had to be good, we were not disappointed. Run by very friendly and helpful monks, they have delicious homemade jams, fruitcakes (not your typical) and a few other items. They are not cheap but worth a splurge!
Written August 4, 2020
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