Fabulous internet cafe in Ely. I spent time here one morning while my female cousins were getting…read moremassages at Pebble Spa and again later in the week when we all were doing laundry at Ely Speed Wash across the street. My first visit I enjoyed a house baked scone and the second visit I tried one of their breakfast burritos. Both were good choices, but if I had to repeat, I'd go with another scone. On their menu, they also offer quiche, muffins and a variety of danish. The coffee is self-serve once you order and they give you two regular and one decaf to choose from. If you add sugar to your coffee, they had the real thing, plus raw sugar and a rainbow of artificial sugars to choose from. I got a grin that the ice cream they offer was a small town company back home in Illinois. They serve, Prairie Farms. Which is based in, Carlinville, Illinois. It was nice to see that they support a farmer owned company. Front Porch does have a fabulous porch that almost wraps around the entire building. It is great for relaxing on a beautiful day. Pets are welcome with well behaved owners. Only thing that disappointed me was, I did not visit them on a Monday. Monday is the day, Seniors get a 10% discount and we all like to save. Staff was what you'd expect from a small town coffee shop, it was extremely friendly. Everyone knew each other, yet they made out-of-town folks feel welcomed as well.

Good coffee and tea, a nice selection of house-made baked goods and lunch options. Gets busy in…read morethe summer at about 8.

This was the perfect stop on the way back to Duluth from black beach. Kids got rainbow sherbet and…read moretheir excitement over the generous proportion for a single scoop was priceless! The caramel chocolate espresso scoop was also very good!

This place is a bright light at the end of the hiking tunnel. As you may know, there are numerous…read morehiking and biking opportunities on the north shore. We discovered this place on our covid19 vacation to the North Shore. We biked the Gitchi gami bike trail and hiked the falls. We noticed that this place served Bridgeman Ice Cream. Something I have NOT had for at least 20 years! I had the Peppermint Bon Bon which was outstanding. I learned that Bridgeman's was a local family business. Unfortunately MOST have closed including the one in Rochester and Winona. Best ice cream and burgers!

fun for everyone! ceda crest ice cream, dole whip, open 11-8 daily! Very bright and colorful…read moreatmospher!

The ice cream was AMAZING. The owners were nice and they're kids even nicer. I've lived in tower…read morefor 9yrs and even though it's really small it looks like as if someone renovated there house. The owner is also Christian so Sunday-Saturday he's not there. I would recommend the Chocolate Chip Cookie dough. If you have a apple or Samsung Phone they do indeed Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

My sisters and I stopped for lunch. Great sandwich on this yummy cranberry & wild rice bread…read more Wonderful small cake desserts.

This place is a hidden gem. The food the desserts the atmosphere. We were coding from the cities…read moreand we were absolutely blown away. The ice cream and desserts are homemade and super tasty. We had the pina colada cupcake and banana pudding ice cream. It was some of the best ice cream we've had. Dare I say better than Baby Zitos.

No atmosphere. Waitress was unclean. Used bare fingers to get ice cream on to the cone. Too bad for…read moreHibbing.

Cozy Seating area :) It's so cute and comfy in here! The coffee is yummy and the espresso is to…read moredie for!! There's also cupcakes from a local baker that are the best i've ever had! Definitely would give them a try :)

Came to treat my birthday girl & grab one of my favorite sandwiches. Had plans for 5:00. Ordered a…read moresandwich to go at 4:15 pm and at 4:53 it wasn't even started!! Missed her 5:00 birthday surprise and not eating my favorite sandwich. The girl working was flustered and busy and I understood it wasn't her fault, but she went on to tell me the pizzas take precedence over sandwiches. Horrible service. No apology, Very disappointed. Do better, please. Update; we ended up getting a Dave's sub, long time local business, 10 minutes later we were on our way with a gracious smile from the staff. (still missed her surprise though, money spent & lost..) Also, I still haven't seen a credit to my credit card we used, and also received a gift card with a ZERO dollar balance.from the employee..‍ Finally my girlfriend sent an email to the manager (owner?) explaining the problem, only to get a snarky response with passive/aggressive comments like "thank you for trying to shop small when you can though" & "happy birthday to you though". And, when addressing the credit card refund, we were told "it takes 7 to 10 days call the bank" Thank you Erin, you've made this birthday one to remember, unfortunately not good memories.

I have been wanting the opportunity to try this place when I came home! I see so many locals post…read moresuch amazing things about it and I have to say it was amazing. The ambiance of the bakery coffee shop is cozy and charming, with comfortable seating and a relaxing atmosphere. The staff members are friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about their craft. They are more than happy to guide you through their menu and help you find your new favorite treat. The service is prompt and attentive, making you feel like a welcomed guest. In terms of value, this bakery coffee shop offers high-quality goodies at reasonable prices. The portion sizes are generous, and the attention to detail in every bite is evident. If you're a cupcake and cinnamon roll lover like me, this local bakery coffee shop is an absolute must-visit. The combination of their heavenly cupcakes, mouthwatering cinnamon rolls, and expertly brewed coffee will transport you to a sugary paradise. Don't miss out on this delightful experience--you won't be disappointed!

Orr, MN population: 249 Grocery stores: 1 - this one…read more What you can find in this grocery store: - Fast food corner (pizza looks like it's been under the heat lamp for days...better avoid!) - DVD and VHS rental (yes, they still have VHS tapes...) - Anything prepackaged and unhealthy (chips and dips of all sorts) - Bait and tackle (with 10 lakes in the radius of 20 miles around this store, this is a must! maybe they should reconsider having the live worm tank right next to the ice cream freezer box...just saying) Be prepared to spend about 20 minutes at the cash register getting updated on all the town's gossip. Examples of previous conversation included, but were not limited to the following: -so and so's grandpa got the hemorrhoids again because he spent 10 hours straight sitting on a frozen log calling for moose -the other cashier's son just came back injured from Iraq only to find his wife knocked up in her 8th month (he was gone 9 months without visits, but he's not very good at math, so he hasn't figured it out yet) This store contributed to me gaining about 5 pounds in 3 months, hence only 3 stars. Get some veggies!

Orr general store was a nice gift shop with a coffee corner that served ice cream and homemade…read morefudge. Always nice service. Wide variety of gift. Would be 5 stars but was not open last time I passed through town.

Whether you're one of the towns 423 residents or in the area say for camping, S.O.S -- Soudans Only…read moreStore -- is the store for you. - 14 ice ice cream flavors (with choices of 1-2 scoops, sugar cone, waffle cone, or milkshake for near infinite variations) - all you need in terms of foodstuffs, essentials, gasoline - The cashier lady that runs the store has a heart of gold - in winter, this northern outpost is "as one warm spark in the heart of an arctic crystal" - A cute interior, especially the rustic back room (see photos from other reviewers). A decidedly warm and dry place to eat frozen pizza (cooked to perfection in their pizza oven® on a rainy day

SOS is an adorable little store. A 1.5 mile walk from the campsite nearby. It's filled with things…read moreone might need for the weekend. There's an offering of ice cream and pizza. The pizza takes about 10 minutes in the pizza oven, there's a homey dinning area in the back corner filled with historical photos and artifacts about the area. The lady that runs the store is super sweet- she accommodated us by giving our change back in quarters for the showers at the campsite. Pro-tip: there is a bookshelf in the back for you to take, enjoy and forward on. How kind is that?!?