Bearaboo Coffee Escape

This young man worker Isaiah was so helpful and very much a sandwich artist. I would come back just…read moreto watch him work his magic, and must I say both him and the sandwich were delicious...anyways everyone should come here it is such a wonderful environment and very calm and peaceful.

I usually love Erberts and Gerberts. Not this time. They messed up my order the first time, so I…read morewent back and reordered (no refund) and then they messed it up again. unacceptable. I will not be back.

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Heather’s Cafe

4.8(19 reviews)

1.1 mi

Tasty food, Great service, reasonable prices, generous portions. We will definitely be back when we…read moreare in Cloquet!

Very good breakfast can't go wrong and it is what a cafe should be. Best Butt Bread around! (Inside…read morejoke but ask Kari Ann) Seriously good!

Counter area inside

Outside

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My favorite, sausage gravy biscuit with eggs over easy. You will be full if you eat it all.

Magnolia Cafe

4.5(19 reviews)

3.1 mi

Sweet little coffee shop where I enjoyed a delicious latte and blueberry milkshake. It was my first…read morestop after 3 days roughing it on the North Shore. Really friendly service and easy to find a seat. It was cozy in the back area, but people were friendly about making space as more customers showed up. Definitely a nice way to ease back into reality.

I think I like this place. I can't tell you anything about the interior as there is only outside…read moreordering through a window and dining to go. There are some table set up outside and around the building. The big feature is the build your own sandwich and that includes any wraps. The food is fresh and there is a nice variety of the more than just a coffee shop items. Service is friendly, at least the one person I saw. Carlton is a pleasant small town next to Jay Cooke, and dining outside is noisy being on a state highway with a massive parade of trucks.. but hey that's commerce moving so no complaints.

Local artisan items for sale

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Front counter with daily special boards

Streetcar Kitchen & Pub

4.4(129 reviews)

3.1 mi

Decent burger and ambience in a small Mn town 30 minutes from Duluth. Service was fine, and…read morefriendly. I had the Voyager which added some wild rice to their burger mix, tasty and not overpowering. Fries were crispy and tasty, and added $3 to the tab.

This place is absolutely amazing!! The staff is great. The food is awesome and the drinks are above…read moreand beyond.

Bar area

Ideal burger with onion rings

Streetcar Kitchen & Pub - 30+ yard driveway pour with a conveyor. slope away from the house on the edges, flat spot inbetween house and garage for building on.

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30+ yard driveway pour with a conveyor. slope away from the house on the edges, flat spot inbetween house and garage for building on.

Gordy's Hi Hat Drive-Inn

4.3(270 reviews)

2.1 mi

We went honeyberry picking in the area and one of our fellow pickers mentioned the honeyberry…read moreshakes served at Gordy's Hi Hat Drive-Inn. According to them it was a limited time flavor only during the season. Of course we instantly added it into our plans and the next morning we made the 30 minute drive from Duluth to give them a try! Driving into the parking lot, we were surprised seeing the almost Disney-fied, amusement park nature of this establishment. It's essentially an entire complex of buildings, including two food shops (one the main restaurant, one more like a cafe), a picnic shelter, completely separate bathroom building, playground, and even a dog walk park. This place seems like a destination type place, almost like Wall Drug in South Dakota or Bronner's in Michigan. We arrived just 15 minutes after opening and there were already a ton of people milling about. Luckily the main restaurant didn't have too much of a line and soon we had our milkshake in hand. Large Honeyberry Shake ($7.29) - Having eaten fresh honeyberries just the previous day, we knew that the flavor profile would be similar to blueberry, but more tangy and with some varieties having a somewhat of a tannic quality. This one tastes a little different, possibly transformed from being frozen and then blended with ice cream. It's pleasantly tart which is great on top of the sweetness from the ice cream. It's balanced and not too sweet. There are a lot of blended honeyberry pieces in the syrup that settle on the bottom of the cup. The overall texture is smooth and thick, tough to suck up the straw at first but softens later on for fuller sips. (5/5) Gordy's Hi Hat seems like one of those classic America, must visit attractions, on every road trip through Minnesota. From the one milkshake I ordered, I can see how they built up their reputation. I'd certainly revisit if I happen to be in the area again in the future! Bathrooms - An entire separate bathroom building Food: [5/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 5/5

I had an amazing experience with a group of friend at Gordy's!…read more This is such a fun small-town feeling place with friendly staff and great food. For what it is pricing feels pretty reasonable, and it's good to support local businesses. Seriously, this is such a cool, unique, and memorable place. I was really impressed with the BlackBerry shake specifically. I know they're known for it, and for good reason. Very creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness and fruity-ness. Also a good consistency where it is drink-able through a straw, but also enjoyable with a spoon. The burger was also very juicy, had a nice bun, and paired well with their fries and cheese curds. I would definitely recommend stopping at Gordy's if you're up north!

Honeyberry Shake Sign

Double bacon cheeseburger

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Cheeseburger and onion rings

Subway

2.0(6 reviews)

0.3 mi

Foods fine for fast food however the worker Landen A is a DICK i asked for italian and he grabbed…read morethe wrong bread which is fine but when i corrected it he was snide and said "you should've asked for that one then" and when i called him out for being RUDE he said "do you think i want to work at subway" and was also very rude and impolite to my friend the other worker Peyton was amazing. Landen said so himself he doesn't want to work there so fix that. lettuce is brown

Very disappointing. Ordered online only to find out once I…read moregot home that they didn't put extra meat on my footlong sandwich. I complained and received a text from the GM, Kyle Jones. He stated he would like to sent me a coupon to replace the sandwich. Over two weeks now, no coupon, no reply to emails. And this is an ongoing problem!! NOT RECOMMENDED UPDATE: just received an email from Kyle... Apologizing & coupon going out on Monday.

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TequilaTown

4.2(5 reviews)

4.3 mi

First and last time I'll eat here! Took 30 minutes to get a menu and drinks and another 20 minutes…read moreto order. Food came out after an hour and a half! Food was not authentic Mexican like other reviews claim definitely not worth waiting almost 3 hours.

The Service was excellent! The Food was beyond expectations. Having been born and raised in this…read moresmall town I never envisioned a restaurant would exist that was of this caliber. I now live in the southwest where good Mexican restaurants are a dime a dozen, this place can compete with the best.

Wall decor

Fresh chips and salsa first thing!!

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Nice wall decor

Seven Fires Steakhouse

3.3(46 reviews)

3.0 mi

What a great restaurant! Our hats off to the chef and cook!!! The food was absolutely amazing and…read moreso delicious. The service was great and the ambiance very nice and pleasant. We had a great dinner and were absolutely pleasantly surprised. So, thank you for that and highly recommended.

Food was excellent Service was very good…read more Ambiance makes it a special night. Give it a try!

The food was so good. I had to take it home with me.

Chocolate lava cake

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Relaxing booth overlooking the restaurant.

Carmen's Bar & Restaurant

4.1(46 reviews)

1.5 mi

Diamond in the rough! Honestly, their prime rib dinner special was one of the best steaks I've…read morehad. Cheap and generous pours for all the drinks we enjoyed. I can't wait to come back here. Service was excellent! Not only was our server polite, efficient and attentive, but she anticipated all of our needs better than a 5-star restaurant server's expectations. Ambiance is the only downfall here, but is on par with any other family restaurant up north. I would happily deal with the outdated backwoods decor and slightly dusty window shades if they can keep their prices this low! Get the prime rib steak dinner if you can! My steak was perfectly prepared medium rare as ordered, and it had a nice crispy char on both sides. I highly recommend the side salad because it had the best croutons with a light and buttery crispy crunch like a baked croissant. I opted for a loaded baked potato for a dollar upcharge and was very happy with the amount of bacon, sour cream and butter that was added to my baked potato.

My wife had the ribs. They are the special on Thursdays apparently. I had the prime rib. The wife's…read moreribs were delish and had I known there were specials I would have had the ribs also. We had a brand spanking new server and no one doing any training. But he did good with the support he received. The prime rib was a ribeye that was grilled. Not what I expected. It tasted ok but was definitely tough and haphazardly seasoned. Overall the experience was just ok. Be careful going in and out. Lots of uneven surfaces.

Inside

Prime Rib Dinner

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The River Inn Bar & Grill

4.0(28 reviews)

1.6 mi

The wait time for food was ridiculous. All we ordered was 2 bowls of soup and one pretzel. 30…read moreminutes and still waiting.

Not only was the food amazing but our server was amazing. Lil does she know i had just moved into a…read morenew place, and it was my nieces first ever sleepover with me. I brought her out to lunch here trying to make it special and well she saw the egg game, i didnt have cash so i tried using the atm and my chip reader has been acting up horribly and now just doesnt work at all, and the server went out of her way to go into her tip bucket not once but twice and give my niece $2 each time to play the game (and yes i did give her a nice tip to make up for the $4 she gave my niece) and even proceeded out of her way to give my niece a candy bar. I definitely plan on making that our date spot every time i have her for a sleepover just because of you!

Dining area

River Inn sign

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View of St Louis River and area just off deck

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deontre r.

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2 years ago

I visited Bearaboo Coffee Shop in Cloquet, Minnesota, and I must say it was an absolutely delightful experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the warm and inviting aroma of freshly brewed coffee that instantly made me feel at home. One of the highlights of my visit was their cookies. They are simply to die for! Freshly baked, soft, and perfectly sweet, they pair wonderfully with any drink you choose. Speaking of drinks, my favorite is the caramel macchiato. It's a perfect blend of rich espresso, creamy milk, and sweet caramel that leaves you wanting more with every sip. The staff at Bearaboo Coffee Shop are incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure that every customer feels valued and satisfied. Their passion for coffee and dedication to providing a great experience really shines through in everything they do. Overall, Bearaboo Coffee Shop is a must-visit for anyone in the Cloquet area. The combination of delectable cookies, fantastic drinks, and a wonderful ambiance makes it a top-notch spot that I highly recommend. read more

Jessie V.

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7 years ago

An excellent coffee shop, with great baristas. The grilled cheese is perfect. (They do need ketchup for us ketchup lovers, but it does taste great without it) The cinnamon rolls, cookies and other treats are wonderful, better than that big bakery in Hinckley ( in my opinion) Did I mention the workers are wonderful!?!! read more

Erika O.

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14 years ago

Chai tea: hot, iced or blended with a white chocoate raspberry scone are my favorite breakfast items! For lunch or dinner they have delicious sandwiches, soups and desserts as well as great service! :] read more

Lily P.

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11 years ago

This place is not closed. ;) They relocated almost feet away from their last location. It's attached to a car wash next to Walmart! Love the coffee and the atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

Stansfields S.

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6 years ago

Amazing staff and services! Wonderful coffee and bars and sandwiches and so much more! And a car wash that will leave you vehicle and your pocket with a smile! :) read more

Beth S.

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11 years ago

The service here cannot be beat. Amazing coffee, goodies for every taste, convenient location.....thank goodness we have this place.

Jenna B.

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11 years ago

My husband and I made a pitstop here. The staff was friendly, my husband's blended coffee was amazing.

Carla B.

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4

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4 years ago

Best coffee shop in Cloquet. Love the drive thru. Always friendly. I stop here almost daily. Thanks

Benji I.

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3

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13 years ago

Very good coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and service at reasonable prices.

Florence R.

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11 years ago

Friendly employees serving standard fare for a cafe.

Jordyn S.

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14 years ago

Great coffee and great service!!!

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