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    Dovetail Cafe

    4.7 (66 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Quiche & maple latte
    Jenna C.

    What a unique place! Being part of the Duluth Folk School meant there's also a "market" inside with handmade goods in addition to the cafe food and beverages. I definitely felt like it had a cool, community-based vibe with all kinds of people there and all kinds of seating. The way it works is to order up at the counter and they call out your name when your drink is ready. For food, you get a number to put on your table and they deliver it to you. I got the quiche and a maple latte, both of which I enjoyed very much. They had some other unique menu options that sounded like they're updated/rotated regularly. Prices were a little higher than I was expecting but I think the cafe helps provide income for the school so if that's true then at least it's to a good cause.

    Latte with maple and vanilla.
    Morgan W.

    The most delicious coffee and breakfast! I stopped in on a Friday morning and ordered the quiche of the day and a latte with their homemade maple and vanilla syrup. Everything was so flavorful and delicious. The staff were super friendly and it did not take long at all for our food and drink to come out. The inside of the Cafe was super cute and even had a little shop inside where you could buy handcrafted items. Definitely recommend visiting!

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    Lindsay R.

    Lovely atmosphere, a lot of seating, great coffee and food options. It's probably one of the largest coffee shops I've been to. It had different areas with different vibes but overall is very open and well designed. The coffee options seem to be of high quality and the food health conscious. My only complaint is their patio customer service. I had to ask two times for a glass to fill up my own water and each time they pointed out that all their glasses were dirty and needed washing. The second time they questioned if I was really thirsty and needed water right away. I said I was thirsty so they reluctantly gave me a plastic to go cup. I understand they are probably trying to avoid using plastic but I waited quite a while and was truly thirsty. Their attitudes just seemed a bit snobbish and like they didn't want to be bothered. Other than that the food was good but not cheap and the late I got was pretty good. I'd give them another try because it's such a unique place.

    Con Panna with bonus sparkling water for palate cleanse.
    Kevin L.

    Excellent espresso drinks, great service. Nice little blend of shops, plus Almanac Coffee beans.

    Angel S.

    Love the atmosphere here! Highly recommend the chia seed pudding which is phenomenal!! The iced coffee was great also!

    Chandler E.

    Best mac and cheese of my entire life. I will be dreaming of this creamy, dreamy concoction everyday for, well, forever probably. It was that good. Pasta was kinda mushy but that's how I like it. The sauce was velvety. The mixed green side salad and it's tangy vinaigrette were the perfect accompaniment. The register is adorned on either side with fresh baked goods: cookies, brownies, rice krispie treats, etc. How could I say no to such tempting baked goods? So obviously I had to buy three: a breakfast cookie, a ginger cookie, and a browned butter chocolate chip cookie. I am saving them for the 11 hour drive back to Missouri tomorrow and that makes the idea more bearable. They also offered alcohol, cafe style drinks, and a beautiful sounding quiche of the day. Wish I could visit more often!

    Vanilla Latte
    Lindsay J.

    Dovetail Cafe never fails to make my mornings. I love going there to get a hot drink and one of their many baked goods. One of my favorite things to order is the Chai Tea Latte and their Pumpkin Bread. The atmosphere of Dovetail is also why it keeps me coming back. They provide a rustic and friendly atmosphere. They provide free books to read and free games to play. Along with crafts and artwork that is available to buy. One of my favorite things at Dovetail is the large windows. I love the natural light and the warmth that comes from the windows. The service is also wonderful. The workers create a welcoming environment and ordering is clear and easy.

    Salmon Salad
    Andrew S.

    As someone just traveling through Duluth, this was restaurant was amazingly friendly and open. The food was good, and the staff was incredibly friendly. I had the salmon salad, which tasted very fresh and delicious. The shop inside offered fun little trinkets as well, although I didn't end up getting anything.

    Mocha and Latte

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    Food was sub par and overpriced. Would not dine again. Possible the worst breakfast place in town. :(

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    Coffee and ambience was top notch! I went everyday on our vacation to Duluth. Highly recommend!!

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    Lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff! This place is perfect for grabbing a drink and a sandwich and sitting down to get some work done.

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    Cute up-north style coffee place. Coffee was good! Didn't love the food menu but has some local trinkets for shopping.

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    Fantastic food, fantastic coffee, fantastic creative space! I am here multiple times per month and consistently have a positive experience.

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    Stopped in for a beverage while walking around the Lincoln Park area with a friend over the…read moreweekend. I've had coffee from here a few times before and have always loved my drink - their seasonal items are Always fun. It was pretty full on a Friday morning but the line was short and moved quickly. I ended up mixing it up and getting a matcha latte which was flavored perfectly and not overly sweet. The space itself is so bright and open and in the coolest building with multiple other shops. You can enjoy your order at a table inside, walk around the various stores, or take it to go and hop around the area as so many new spots have opened up.

    Had a great take out experience here. Excellent coffee (they love whole milk which is a huge plus)…read moreand if that's even possible, even better pastries. They have a good selection of chilled canned drinks as well plus some food items like yogurt. The space is wonderfully diverse in terms of seating. They had the front window open to the street where you can sit. Inside is an area where people can sit with their kids. The service was very friendly and helpful. The vibe is warm and very welcoming. Know that their baked goods come from Duluth Best Bread which does not always deliver like after a holiday. Parking in a small lot behind the building or on the street.

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    Cold Cascara drink, made from the dried skins of the coffee fruit, similar Taste to hibiscus tea. Delicious and refreshing
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    We love Va Bene. The enclosed solarium is perfect with a beautiful view of Lake Superior…read more Try the Peach Bellini, it is a delight. I confess, I almost always order the Gnocchi with Gorgonzola cream sauce. I add shrimp and mushrooms. Little pillows of heaven. Awesome. Next time I am going to order another dish as my husband's choices have been stellar too. And don't skip dessert. The cannelloni is delicious and the gelato amazing too. You can even pick 2 flavors. Service is friendly and fun.

    What we ordered - Prosciutto crostini…read more Shrimp Alfredo Gorgonzola peperoncino* Pomodoro E Polpette Di Carne Arrabiata Al Padre Ricardo* NA sage gimlet Mm everything was delicious, freshly made pasta and everything jam packed with flavor** both of our dishes had a good portion of spice and Tony's Gorgonzola pasta was creamy slightly sweet from the peppers with a little spice in the sauce and from the sausage and the perfect amount of crunch from the almonds on top. I loved the prosciutto topped with Gorgonzola and fig - it's the best combination. Ian was our server he was awesome, thankfully we were able to get a table today, the last time we went on a whim they were slammed so I highly recommend you make reservations. Our reservation was at 4:30 around 5 they dimmed the lights - setting the vibes, I love that. Great experience!

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    Beautiful view of the lake and city down to the lift bridge.
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