My wife was looking for her espresso fix while we were up north on a day trip and she found this…read morelittle place just off the highway. They pack a lot of stuff inside a little shop. Gifts, coffee, and food. We decided to try their breakfast sandwiches and an iced latte. The sandwich was topped with their signature biscuit waffle which was very good, think texture of a waffle but the hardiness and taste of a biscuit. Held everything together nicely. Espresso was full flavored and punched through the milk and flavorings just like it should. Nice stop for breakfast!

A nice coffee shop on our way to cross lake. Think of this place as your cabin style neighborhood…read morecoffee shop. Ordered espresso (hot and cold) and a sweet and a savory items for breakfast. It is satisfying. Love the ambiance and decor as well.

A cute little place! We used the drive thru and you have to be careful you don't block the…read moreroad/traffic. There was a lot to choose from on the menu, we only got iced coffee but it was good! Recommend taking your time and not feeling rushed when you get to the window, as the menu on the side of the building is a little confusing and doesn't show any special drinks.

Stopped here on our way back from a fishing trip, it's cute- a house turned coffee shop! There is…read moreplenty of space to work, the barista was friendly, the service was fast, and the coffee was pretty good! I ordered a cold-press with dark chocolate, almond, and half&half, the almond/chocolate flavors were strong and good, but not too sweet. I felt like the coffee flavor wasn't as strong as I usually like a cold-press to be in a drink, but that could be simply because the half&half splash was generous. Overall I'd recommend this cute lil spot! Notes, the street parking has a two hour time limit, they have a drive-thru, and a sign said there was more parking avail around the house/building.

Has what I like in a small town cafe: hoards of locals, good food, and a simple, not pretentious…read moreatmosphere. Had the Stuff Hashbrowns while I was there. Definitely worth stopping for breakfast or lunch on your way to the lakes.

The place is great. You couldn't find better food. The price are great. The best part. You're…read moresupporting a great family run business.

Good solid breakfast…read more Super friendly staff. Ambiance is okay - it felt dark when I walked in but my eyes adjusted. Fair prices. Free parking along the street outside. Cute area in downtown Buffalo.

This is a great place! My dad and I stopped on our way out of town after a recommendation from a…read morefriend. We shared the hashbrown omelet and the French toast special, everything was delicious and I got a side of bacon which was perfectly cooked. There was a little bit of a wait but they have a pager system and we got seated fairly quickly. Service was quick and food came out fresh. Parking can be tricky because it is a small downtown but we lucked out with a spot right out front.

Finding restaurant food in northern MN on Mondays and Tuesdays can be tough as many are closed, but…read moreCedarwood is one open all week. We stopped in for breakfast and it was delicious. They have all the regular options and I chose the two piece French toast with bacon. Their bacon was so good. Cooked perfectly, it was a bit thicker but not so thick that it so chewy. Pieces bit off cleanly and it had a rich flavor. French toast was equally delicious. I could taste a hint of egg in the bread, which was thicker than normal bread. So good. Staff was great. The other cool thing is they went all out on Halloween. Decorations galore. They had a skeleton family eating at a table. They had a hall or terror going to the restroom. They also had a miniature Halloween village where people added rocks with memorials of their loved ones as tombstones throughout the village. Very cool.

Great spot to stop in and have a meal! Food was so delicious and service was excellent! We had a…read moregreat meal and they accommodated for our party of 8 + a baby so quickly! Such a family feel inside, we will be back :)

Don't pass up this amazing spot where the food is hot and the service is rooted in genuine good…read morenature. The place has an authentic vibe and energetic environment one would expect from a small Minnesota town.

B R E A K F A S T !…read more What a wonderful Restaurant up north! Stopped in for breakfast, and had the best corned beef hash ever. It was hard to choose something because it all looked amazing. The whole restaurant even smelled like heaven! Cute decor, clean, extremely friendly servers that worked like a team, and all around pleasant experience. STOP HERE TO EAT

I love the crew members in there! I would advise NOT ordering online. Twice in a row my order was…read moreincorrect. A few weeks ago I ordered a salad and got a protein bowl and my next order (today) I ordered and sandwich and was fairly disappointed. No pickles and a TON of onions (not pictured since I picked most off and gave to my boyfriend). I understand that mistakes happen, but I did leave a message with the Subway manager about my first issue in hopes of training staff to be more attentive. Lovely store, maybe reconsider ordering online. Use your reward points in store!

I get food here quite often. If I order online, it is ready on time and on the shelf so I can grab…read moreit and go. If I order in person, everyone is very nice and makes the food well. My only complaint about the in person ordering is that the ovens and things are pretty loud which makes hearing each other a little difficult sometimes. I'm sure they can't really do much about that. They frequently have coupons. They recently remodeled and everything looks very clean and modern.

I stopped for a quick late breakfast, noticing the sign on the door said they would be closing by…read more11:00 am (since it is Christmas Eve). It was 10:20am, and the place was PACKED. Merlins is a family restaurant with breakfast all day plus lots of other options. I was seated within minutes. Knowing I would have to be quick, I ordered the Bennie Skillet, which is a layer of hash browns topped with English muffin, your choice of ham, bacon, or sausage, plus 2 eggs over easy, and your choice of cheese sauce or hollandaise. I chose bacon and hollandaise (duh!). I didn't wait more than 5 minutes and the food was delivered, piping hot. It was tasty and my waitress was quite lovely and attentive. I only subtracted one star because the bacon and hash browns could have cooked a bit longer (bacon was chewy in a couple of bites and no color at all to the hash browns). I highly recommend this restaurant, the people are fantastic, and it's an obvious beloved place due to how many patrons there were. I also got a caramel roll to go (it was the last one available) since they were going to be closed for Christmas, and I didn't want the bakery items going to waste. The waitress scraped every bit of extra caramel out of the pan for my to go roll, so I gave her an extra tip on the tip. Go support Merlins when you are in the area, and even if you are not in the area, it is well worth the drive.

First timer! We had family visiting from out of town and…read more decided to grab breakfast together. There was a wait with about five parties ahead of us, but I was honestly impressed with how quickly they moved through the list. We were seated in less than 10 minutes on a busy Saturday. I tried one of the featured breakfast sandwiches, the Breakfast Denver Sandwich. It was $13 and honestly delicious. For the price, though, a side of hashbrowns or fruit would have been appreciated. The biggest reason I'm leaving 3 stars....service. I genuinely felt bad for the wait staff. They were trying, but were so clearly understaffed, especially considering they advertise they recently renovated their space to add more tables. It took over 10 minutes for us to be greeted, or offered a drink. Once our order was in, our waiter tried to be attentive, but simply couldn't keep up. Would I give Merlin's another chance? Sure. We thought the food was great. But, I wouldn't go out of my way, or rush back.

Check your order we were missing chicken strips and bacon on a burger. I brought in burger to add…read morebacon and dude tossed in garbage. I would've just kept it and slipped the bacon had I known. The strips cane but they were the size of large French fries. Bummed me out.

zero stars i use to work there the sanattion is a joke the areas food is preped at is descusting…read moreyou care about your health dont eat there

We came here for dinner on a Monday and it was burger special night. Buy one, get one (sort of)…read more You buy one burger and get the second free but pay for your toppings. I had fried onions. The odd part is you buy the burger but don't get any sides. Long story to say the 2fer got us two dollars off the total. HA! Anyway, the burgers were delicious. Love the ciabatta bread. Nice and juicy burger. We got tots as our side and they were nice and crispy. Yummm Staff was great. Appreciate that the restaurant was open on Monday night as that tends to be when they all are closed. They have a nice spot next to the water and if it wasn't 45 degrees, it would be a great place to dine and have a beer. Lots of beers on tap as well. Free popcorn. Good stop.

Nice view. Good food. One of the places we enjoy eating at on the big pond when the outdoor patio…read moreis open.