love at first sight! the ambiance here is so wonderfully woody, and folky and crafty! our oat milk, maple lattes were perfect. so good! the staff were all very delightfully personable. can't wait to try the food, and the brews from their local beer taps! read more

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Had to get another iced chai to go because the first one was phenomenal! Food is great, big portions on the quiche. Great place!

This is the new must go to spot now for our Duluth trips. The morning menu has something for everyone in our group. Lots of plant based and vegan options that all tasted amazing. We did the chia cup and vegan scones with our drinks. Everyone and everything about this place makes you want to sign a short term lease and forget about the outside world. read more

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Great atmosphere, food and coffee. We are so glad we found this place. There are many nice shops, microbreweries and cafes on the street. It's a great alternative to the very busy Canal Street area. Give it a try. read more

Service was very approachable, kind, and friendly. We had the famous quiche- one meat and one veggie. It came with a large side of lettuce making it a filling breakfast before playing golf. Highly recommend Dovetail Cafe to those visiting looking for a local coffee house cafe feel. read more

Love a local coffee house! Almanac coffe which appears to be roasted in house is super bold with a great strong taste. I had the quiche. The eggs where perfect and the crust was flakey. Looking at the food menu, it's good sized with lots of options. Few enough you know your foods fresh and hasn't been sitting all day. Large Vegan/GF selection. The menu does state that cross contamination may happen. The atmosphere here is amazing. Buzzing with activities and people laughing. Very noticeable the workers are having a good time. Lot's of local gifts to buy and Liila Boutique upstairs until they move to thier permanent home in 2020 read more

Vegetarian ban mi sandwich was amazing. Nice industrial upscale interior. Free WiFi. Baked goods. Eclectic menu. Across from Duluth pack clone, frost river trading. Nice to see that this area of town is experiencing a revival! read more

I was looking for a place to study and came across this cute cafe. The vibe is nice and the cashier was very friendly. I was hungry and decided to order the Thai peanut salad (a cold salad). The noodles were hard and the sauce was not very good. I'm not sure if I would come back for the food but a place to chat and have coffee yes. read more

Dovetail Cafe - Cold Salad: Thai Peanut Salad - Cafes Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

We stopped by because every restaurant in town had a long wait. Loved the food, the coffee the people and the crafts. Absolutely recommend for a light breakfast or a delicious fresh cup of coffee. read more

I never write reviews but I'll make an exception. The space, the vibes, and the food (especially the breakfast burrito with sausage and the granola) were all excellent. Great job. read more

Outstanding. Some of the best breakfast items I've (ever?) had. Hands down it was the best muffin/egg/bacon/cheese sandwich ever. Other than the bacon, i don't really know what made it so great, it just was . Then we had two fresh-baked items (don't remember what they were called) but they were absolutely to die for. The space is cool, the employees were super friendly and the food was fantastic. read more

Such a cute environment to sit and chill and drink a coffee or work in! Got the PB&J w/ chips and the Tater Topper dip and it was exactly what I was craving. A friend got the Black Bean & Quinoa breakfast bowl and it was delish. Also great coffee!! Big fan. read more

Lovely cafe with great coffee and vegan food options. Such a cool, inclusive atmosphere with people who clearly care about important social issues. Felt very comfortable there and would hang there every day if I lived in Duluth read more

Dovetail Cafe is THE place to be and be seen in Duluth! Love the Cobb Salad with House made dressings. Excellent coffee and friendly yet professional service. What a great addition to the craft district. read more

This place is very homey and comfortable. Had a really good cold press and chocolate chip cookie. Would be a great spot to spend a rainy afternoon. read more

Great location and friendly staff. Awesome atmosphere. Well lit with some cozy corners. The coffee and pastries are my favorites. Soup can be tasty. Everything is homemade. The restaurant is inside of the Duluth Folk School, which makes it interesting. (I have happened onto some easy folk music.) I didn't give it five stars, because I reserve that for places like Scenic Cafe, where there is more on the menu, and all is fabulous. read more

OMG better than I had imagined!!!! Came here for my birthday lunch with a couple wild kiddos in tow. Had a yum yum cup of cream of cauliflower soup (I don't even like cauliflower but it was amazing!), a bacon apple panini, a cardamom sticky roll, and swilled down with a cold glass of blueberry kombucha fresh off the tap. Absolutely spoiled. The space in the folk school is simultaneously large and cozy with great lighting and a crowd that is welcoming, multigenerational, and a little funky. The upcoming classes were listed and I so wish I could do them all: snowshoe weaving, timberframe skillshop, a folk dance and music night...it's like everything you want in one place. Everything made from scratch in house. Sooo good. read more

This is such a great place to meet up with people. So much care and attention and creativity was put into each aspect of the place from the aesthetics, to the food, to the wide variety of area artisan's wares. They also have music many nights, and local art shows that rotate on a regular basis. And if you want to dig your hands into some creativity, the attached Duluth Folk School has so many many offerings. Have fun! read more

Dovetail is a great little cafe and coffee shop. It's warm and cozy and a very comfortable place to stay a while and get work done or chat with friends. I've tried the pesto, egg, and chèvre breakfast sandwich twice - messy but very tasty. I've also had the spicy black bean bowl once, which was very flavorful. Dovetail has a great selection gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. I also love that they have real maple syrup because that's my preferred sweetener for coffee. read more

It's amazing, best breakfast my family and I have ever had! That includes my 5 year old son! We got the granola and yogurt, quiche du hour, and the breakfast quinoa bowl. Thank you! read more

New favorite coffee and deli spot! Red lentil soup over steamed rice is amazing. The atmosphere is spacious, warm, and inviting.

Currently I am in that post-grad anxiety ridden furiously job-searching phase of life and Dovetail cafe has proven to be a haven to work on job applications and contemplate my next steps in life. They have AMAZING CHAI. Which doesn't happen that often when you prefer your chai on the spicy side like me. I have eaten here a few times and my favorite was a sandwich with bacon and apples which I loved because I'm all about that salty/sweet situation. Pictured here is their potato soup with ham which was also very yummy. I was also here when I found out I did not get a job that I really wanted and a staff person asked if I was doing okay when I had tears in my eyes. I greatly appreciated their kindness even though I am not sure now if they were asking about my feelings or if I just wanted a refill on my coffee ‍ Anyways it is the hot place to be in Duluth at the moment and is definitely worth checking out. read more

Dovetail Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Enjoyed a couple of hours here with a flight of local brews and a delicious sandwich. Everything is homemade and tasty. I couldn't resist the basil scone and a matcha latte for dessert. Relaxed atmosphere and great concept to promote arts and crafts. They even have a cute cabin built into the open space! read more

This is one of the best vegan spots in Duluth for vegan baked goods, vegan breakfast burrito and amazing coffee and lattes. The space is beautiful and the location is convenient to downtown Duluth. Dovetail's vegan options will impress any savvy vegan. read more

Their quiche is spectacular. The staff is fabulous and the atmosphere is very comfortable.

My husband and I stopped in on our drive through Duluth to get hot tea and coffee to go. We decided to get a chocolate chip cookie, which we were told baked fresh that morning, along with all the delicious baked goods in the case. I bake amazing chocolate chip cookies myself and this was hands down the best chocolate cookie I've ever had. Just the right combination of crunchy and chewy and sweet and salty. We will definitely be back for more food and drinks and cookies the next time we are in Duluth! Check it out. read more

Great service, great food and beer, and a great environment! By far my favorite coffee shop in Duluth (and I think there are several great coffee shops in duluth). Got a Hazy IPA and my wife got a Cranberry Sour, both were great! Our server was friendly and outgoing. Also a lot of great vegan options. read more