Amazing service, friendly staff, and the food is amazing! I highly recommend giving this place a…read moreshot for that comfortable, local caffe hangout.

This is an order at the counter, they deliver to your table kind of place. The eating area is large…read morefor a cafe, and it's pretty. After choosing our items, my husband did the ordering, and I picked a table. We ordered La Firenze and La Venezia. They only had half of La Firenze left, so I got a cup of soup - Wild Rice. They have "help yourself" water, so I went and they were out. The counter was super busy, so I waited. I went again, it was still out, so I asked for some. The lady was helpful, but sarcastic (I'm SUPER sarcastic, and I've found it doesn't work well in a service environment. I have to just be straightforward and nice.) La Venezia was SO GOOD!! La Firenze was good, but nothing compared to La Venezia-it's flavors kind of explode in your mouth. The wild rice soup was okay, it had lots of wild rice, which was good, but the flavor was a little dull. The extra seating area is really nice - has lots of light, well decorated. We enjoyed our time in there.

Thank you for great service great coffee and great prices. Will definitely be back anytime we are…read morein the area.

Solid espresso beverages. Strong recommend. Bruh…read more Go for it! Again and again! And again!

We stayed ai the cabins in Itasca State Park with limited amenities. On our last day we were…read morelooking for a breakfast spot. Using Yelp I saw that the Great Northern was reviewed with favor. Our experience was terrific. The cafe has a small town hometown friendliness. The wait staff were low key friendly and we felt like we were being served by our neighbors. So comfortable. The food was really good. Great value. My grandson ordered a hotdog and no one batted an eye . Great Northen is a piece of Northern Minnesota Pie

$-$$ CASH ONLY My sister and I went to this establishment…read morefor breakfast on the last day of my visit to Park Rapids, Minnesota. This is definitely a locals place for breakfast. You have to be careful if you are visiting Park Rapids, as this breakfast place is 'cash only'. The ambience was wonderful with all kinds of nostalgic memorabilia regarding the Great Northern Railway and its history. The breakfast itself was not something to write home about, and our server was so busy that she forgot my sister's orange juice, leaning towards a "understaffed" situation that was apparent. I plan to visit my sister in Park Rapids multiple times in the future, but do not plan to revisit this breakfast place.

Great service and super soup & sandwich deal. Had the BLTA half sandwich and very veggie soup both…read morehitting the spot. Now nap time

Cute little specialty foods market in downtown Park Rapids. Right next door to Bella Caffe and has…read morethe same owners. Very friendly staff and very welcoming. They have a lot of different specialty food items such as tea, oils, snacks, and healthy additives like flax seed, etc. There were tables to sit at and more seating around the back corner, but I didn't take a look at the food/drinks/snacks that were available on our visit. We had just eaten next door at Bella Caffe, so we weren't looking for any more food at the time. I've heard the food is recommended and is very good, so I'll check that out next time, this time was just shopping.

Good selection good prices and great atmosphere. Will definitely be back next season.read more

Park Rapids really has some great candy shops in downtown. This is another one. They are making…read moretreats behind the counter and offer homemade fudge and chocolates. My absolute favorite was the Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Espresso Bark, yum!!! They also have a large candy selection, packaged and bulk. They have a little gift shop area in the back as well. Super friendly staff and a must stop when in the area

Such a fun shop with a lot to offer. Ice cream, coffee, yummy drinks, desserts, candy, breakfast…read moreoptions, and lunch options. Not to mention all their cute novelty gift options. Drinks were ready quickly and very good. Can't wait for my next visit.

Fun fifties seating decor! It's got everything! Up north t-shirts, hats, magnets, candy, Carmel…read morerolls, ice cream, coffee. Friendly employee with a good memory for the details of my coffee order, clean bathrooms, music that's not too loud, flyers on local events. We'll done!

Spare yourself the insult! Horrible tasting coffee made from…read morecheap beans with syrupy flavorings to cover the acrid taste of the brew itself. I ordered a small, triple shot latte and was handed a cup of coffee so acrid in flavor that I poured it out. This was our 2nd and last chance given to this corporate joke of a coffee franchise.; the prior visit was at least a cup with milk in it but also a rotten cup of brew that I poured out. I spoke to a twenty-something mgr the following weekday and she was a brat, told me "[I] don't ever have to come there again." I told her I want a refund and made those arrangements. If you enjoy a cup of good coffee, AVOID THIS PLACE! Yuck.

The peanut butter crunch was so good! I am thankful it is not in my town to get it more regularly…read moreas it is definitely an indulgence. Will be back again.

I bought a rib eye at the little market in Nevis MN tonight…read more It was significantly better than the two steaks I've had at Lindy's. I just go there and buy overpriced food.

Need better signage, as it's really not clear what is where. Overpriced for average quality, but I…read moreguess that's what's to be expected for a tourist town during tourist season. Vultures do that, while top-notch stores will be recommended on forums by locals for reasonable prices and/or amazing sales.

218 Ventures has been sold they are now Shorty's Sports Bar…read moreand Grill. Have the kimber burger and sweet potato waffle fries they were excellent. Great service and atmosphere as well.

The food was fresh and very good! The one disappointment was the limited sauce provided - all…read moresauces were either packaged or pre-portioned out. The patio is super cute and the service was quick. The Minnesota theme is perfect for the Dorset area. Overall it was a good lunch.

Took a long time to get food and it all was cold!!!!! This…read moreplace has gone down hill and crashed!!!

Just watched the manager pour a tiny bit of sweet tea into a cup, swig it down, shrug, fill the cup…read moreall the way, and give it to a customer in the front. I'm horrified.