Best pies ever!!! Add ice cream and double the "best!" Good coffee, too. Friendliest staff…read more Accommodating business hours. We had warm cherry pie and chocolate walnut stout pie. Both with vanilla ice cream. This place is so good you will wish there was a Tilly's Pies in your hometown.

Excellent pie no matter what flavor you choose. The crust is fantastic! Friendly owner. Ice cream…read morecones a treat too!

What a fun find! I've been traveling to Hayward each July 4 for more than a decade -- I love…read morefinding new, fun places! Namekagon Cone is a small shop within the Lumberjack Village. It was ample outdoor seating (really it's only seating). And the flavors! Namekagon Cone features Cedar Crest Ice Cream, and I got its Jumping Jersey Cow, peanut butter flavored ice cream blended with chocolate coated caramel mini cups and swirled with chocolate fudge. It was delicious! The clerk was patient with us, despite walking in as she was closing. We will be back!

I was so happy to find this cozy cafe open early on a Sunday morning--when everything else in…read moreHayward was closed. There were plenty of regulars lined up at the counter, but the baristas took care of everyone quickly. I had a perfect cortado plus a brewed coffee to go. The staff was friendly and the coffee was delicious. Backroads is a real gem in the Northwoods.

I was excited to try this local spot but left extremely disheartened. We ordered iced lattes and…read morereceived them with large coffee grounds floating on top. When we asked to remake them, the employee complained about us to the other employees and the new drinks were not any better. TLDR; coffees were bad & the service was rude

I had an okay experience here. The selection of candy and chocolate is large, which is a positive…read more I had bad service at the store and the employees were not helping me even after I asked. They said they needed a minute and proceeded to give them a few minutes. No other customers were in the store so it was frustrating to be ignored.

Tremblay's remains a Hayward must-visit -- even more so now that they've expanded into the next…read moredoor shop space. The counter wraps all the way around, providing more room for making and buying candy and snatching some fudge samples. Some of my favorite items: the salt water taffy (don't come at me -- salt water taffy is delightful!), chocolate covered Oreos, candy bark, Jelly Belly's and so many types of fudge. You still have to use cash only -- no credit cards. Thankfully my husband on our most recent visit had some cash on hand. I'm also excited that my kids are getting old enough to get excited about visiting and picking out some select pieces for themselves. They also liked to watch the candy being made in front of them. Tremblay's is also great for food gifts to bring home. Hayward isn't Hayward without Tremblay's!

Formerly known for its breakfast drama due to its theatrical owner, the new team at Spider Lake…read moreCafe focuses on food and friendliness. When you combine great food with end of the earth locations, a synergy is created; you aren't expecting it when you do find it. Spider Lake Cafe would still be great if it was in downtown Hayward, but you have to know where you are going to get here which makes it that much better. The locals know about it but for us weekenders, it is a find and for my money the best breakfast around (Sorry Robin's Nest, they knocked you from your perch).

Service was great, Lainey was our waitress keeping our coffee and waters topped off with a smile…read more The food was good with large portions, especially the pancake and the potato pancakes. Bring your appetite

Nice venue with seating inside, or a screened-in outer area, or outside at picnic tables (with…read moreumbrellas and without). Outdoors they provide cornhole, hula hoops, footballs, etc. The outdoor area is dog friendly. Service was the main reason Tamarack Farms got four stars instead of five. We checked in for a table as soon as they opened, but it was a very long time after we were seated before we got water and could order. More minimal dings were for not providing BBQ sauces with the ribs, butter for the cornbread, or wet wipe packets. As someone who ate regularly at the original Famous Dave's that burned down, these things were the standard. Not extras. And now they don't provide them when other BBQ joints do.

I enthusiastically change my rating from three stars to five!…read more I visited Tamarack Farms with my family during our recent trip to Hayward and wow is this spot much improved from when I visited six years ago. Some things that stood out: * The farm pizza! This was delicious. We tried a couple including pepperoni and mac and cheese pizza. The crust was excellent as was the toppings. I was also impressed by how well the mac and cheese stayed on top of the pizza. The kids loved it too! * The brisket! My husband's aunt and uncle recommended this, and they weren't wrong. It was so tender. Just perfection! * The cornbread! If you ever had Famous Dave's cornbread, this is very similar, and for good reason. "Famous Dave" Dave Anderson owns Tamarack Farms. * The wine slushies! On a warm day, these hit the spot. It also feels like this restaurant has refined its approach. This includes the decor, the menu and how the restaurant is run. Where before we had to wait a while for our food, this time around everything seemed to run like a well oiled machine. Tamarack Farms also includes a fun selection of wine, so you could take some bottles home with you. The building is open and airy, with large garage doors. It's just a fun place all around. I hope it becomes a tradition that we come here whenever we're in the Northwoods.

Food is great, drinks are FANTASTIC, and the owners are amazing! Free wi-fi, couches, chairs and…read moreend tables draw complete the atmosphere. You'd never have guessed that this gem is here, but once you discover it, you will want to go back again and again! I recommend the frappes, they are delicious!

I really enjoyed the coffee, the delicious sandwich with its homemade bun, and the light filled…read moreNorthern Woods style interior of Cloud Nine Coffeehouse. It has been fun watching the owners bring this long empty building to life. This spacious coffee shop welcomes you with comfortable living room style sofas and chairs and has a second section with tables and chairs. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and presents a relaxed place to visit with friends or use the free Wi-Fi to work on your computer. There is also a new deck to use when you want to bring a cup of Cloud Nine Coffee outside to enjoy the beautifully wooded Hayward setting. Did I mention Cloud Nine Coffeehouse desserts? They are made from scratch and are amazingly delicious! Aptly named, you will be on Cloud Nine in this coffeehouse!

The health food store and organic market in Spooner. There is a huge bulk section, tons of organic…read moreand specialty foods you won't find in the regular grocery store here, a small deli with fresh meats, and ice cream shop section, various frozen foods, and a lot of canned/box goods. The produce section is sparse but what we got was excellent. Surprised we were the only car to pull up and enter the store, which makes me wonder if people don't know about this place. It's really quite good. We left with most of our shopping list plus some extra finds we didn't expect. Highly recommend this market.

I'm so glad to find this place! Great organic and local food at good prices and a wide variety of…read moregroceries. The owners are friendly and hardworking.