When I'm in the Duluth area, I usually try to snag a treat from 3rd Street Bakery. I normally go…read morefor either their blueberry or raspberry bar but their cookies are a good choice too. My kids (and my wife and I, let's be honest) really love the S'mores cookie but that Thunder cookie is pretty darn good too. You can build a pack of cookies with that day's flavors, 6 cookies will run you $12.50. Cookies are crisp and chewy, a good mixture of soft and crisp. If cookies are not in your diet, there is an assortment of savory breads and breakfast pastries as well. Back to those fruit bars, their blueberry bar is great. Full of fresh fruit with a touch of vanilla, so good!

Positively Third street is just that, positive. The staff are all kind and helpful, the baked goods…read moreare to die for (especially the flourless chocolate cake and anything that they make with laminated pastry), and they are never afraid to put up political signs and stand up for what's right. I don't want to oversell it, but I don't think I can.

This cozy shop had truly awesome pastries. We went carb crazy to load up for our day of…read moreexploration, getting a pecan roll, cinnamon roll, almond croissant, and chocolate almond croissant. Their frangipane was perfection. My husband had a drip coffee, too, and really enjoyed it. This place really lived up to the hype.

Was hunting for any open coffee shop (hopeful for pastry too) on New Year's day and stumbled upon…read morethis bakery. They had a huge variety of pastries and breads and I went with a Caramel Pecan Roll and a Ham & Cheese Croissant, both very yummy tho the roll could've easily been shared by one or two more people. I also got a Caramel Latte which I didn't have high hopes for because this place looked like primarily a bakery but I was pleasantly surprised, it was decently good. I will certainly stop here again if I am ever in need of a baked good in Duluth but there were a couple "We can refuse service to anyone" signs that gave a slightly weird vibe to an otherwise warm and friendly looking place.

It has probably the best deli selection of any grocery store in Duluth and offers lunch meat and…read morecheeses that the others don't. They also have fresh delicious Sushi made on site available which they discount closer to the end of the night. It also has a Caribou coffee built and a nice sit down area if you want to pick up something from the deli and eat it there. There prices are reasonable and allow you to drive up to pick up your groceries from the store instead of having to carry it to your car. They have a nice selection of grocery products and carry some products that both Cub Foods and Super One foods do not. The wait staff is also very friendly and helpful.

This market is located at the top of the hill near the university campus. I visited for one reason,…read morecheese, and I found four new ones for my stash. They had a strong selection of import and domestic cheeses, plus many accompaniments.

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!

This is a funny little bakery that has quick and simple sandwiches. Stopped in for breakfast on a…read moreSaturday and got the Abby Panini, it was out in less than 10 minutes and warm and tasty. Nothing fancy, exactly as advertised. In and out in under 30 minutes, arrived hungry and left satisfied.

Best bread I've ever had! The fresh dough smells hit you when you walk in. Great coffee too!…read moreThe service is always so great and everyone is so polite, especially Meagan and Quinn. Will definitely go back.