Delicious! Our group mostly got chai here, and it was delightfully spiced and flavored. Absolutely…read moreworth the visit if you're on the gunflint!!

I learned of the Loon while I was in Grand Marais. Is it worth the drive just for coffee? I lean…read moretowards, yes. I had the daily roast and it was quite good, and the breakfast sandwich was satisfying. Posted hours were different on two different web sources so when I got there they were closing in thirty minutes. Next time I'll get there as soon as they open so there's time to hang out. It is a great location. Trail Center Lodge is next door and there's a small food truck across the road.

A great spot to stop as you make your way up north!…read more It's right off highway 61, there is parking lot right next to the store and in case that one is full there is another one across the highway. There is a crosswalk but be careful, people drive quick! The space itself is small, no tables inside just a counter for ordering. It looked pretty busy when we got in but our food was ready in about 15 minutes. It was delicious and we will definitely make a stop next time we are in the area.

This was a lovely stop after we hiked tettegoche up on our way to grand marais!…read more We started with a small malt as an appetizer while we waited for our pizzas because we're on vacation ;) got the maple malt and it was a classic malt with a hint of maple flavor. Lovely. Then we split two pizzas- Hawaiian and bacon chicken ranch and sat on a table outside to enjoy them. Delicious and FAST! I was pleasantly surprised. Service was friendly and helpful. Would definitely return!

Essentially the best place to get ice cream in Duluth! We stopped to stretch your legs on our way…read moreup to Lutsen, Minnesota. They have a variety of flavors, including some unique options. I was able to eat a honey flavored ice cream that was impressively good. Note, you can also order an espresso beverage!

Amazing strawberry sorbet! Bright, strong strawberry flavor with nothing artificial. Their homemade…read morehot fudge sauce is an utter delight. Great staff. And they have frozen dog treats! Four paws up from our dogs; two thumbs up from the humans. Pistachio ice cream was excellent too. Cutest ice cream parlor I've seen in ages.

We stopped for cinnamon rolls and black coffee, and we're not disappointed! The rolls are pillowy…read moresoft with a generous topping of frosting. They were sooo good! And as we were leaving, they were putting fresh fruit pies in the case, so we snagged a raspberry pie. It looks so flaky and wonderful! It was carefully wrapped for our journey. The deli was full of wonderful and unexpected food! Lots of sparkling water, specialty cheeses and meats and grown up candy and nuts. We definitely will be back!

never thought we'd find such a wonderful oasis between Gramer and Canada. We were very hungry and…read moretreated to the most fresh ham and cheese sandwiches. Produce was kept cool! Lisa has a wonderful place here and is good company. We stopped by there on the way and on the way back from Canada that same afternoon. The ladder visit we had pie, ice cream and coffee. Everything is homemade here. A must stop if you're in the area !

We stop at this cafe every time we go through Grand Marais…read more We have never been disappointed. The owners are on sight, talk w the customers, the staff is great. Food is just the way you like it. If its not on the menu they make it happen anyway... Their BLT is actually filled with bacon, unlike other places where you get a two strip X of it in the sandwich. Their is bacon edge to edge! Omelets are good as well. Pancakes are good! And they stamp a little design on the top of them to add a special touch to your stack. Wish they were open for dinner! It is your typical cafe interior. Like its been there forever which adds to its charm. Its not a big place so getting there earlier is a plus, because it fills up fast. Worth the stop.

This place is nice, clean, and breakfast was delicious. Staff is friendly and attentive. The bacon…read morewas cooked to absolute crispy perfection. This is our new favorite breakfast place in Grand Marais!

The local grocery is very handy. I only needed sugar for my coffee that I get every day from…read moreWorld's Best Donuts. But I'm picky about sugar. They had raw but I didn't want that much' But for an extra buck I spotted Lars own Swedish Pearl Sugar in a 10 oz. bag. It's really all I needed for the trip so that over my cheapness won out. Large, white grounds like you've never seen. Well, hell if I didn't stop and pick up 3 bags for the trip home. I'm not gonna be without this stuff. I was able to help a guy fine some vanilla cause things kinda get buried in this aisle. I asked him if he wanted pure or the junk? He gave the right answer and was very grateful for the help.

Stopped here to pick up a few items after a night of camping at Grand Marais Rec Area before…read moreheading west. Store is convenient and small but has a wide variety of items. It has a local feel and staff was very friendly. Enjoyed the local and fresh herring as well as a bag salad when we arrived at our next camping destination.

On a recent trip, we decided to give this place a try and boy are we glad we did!…read more Parking: Street parking but free Ambiance: SO COZY AND CUTE! This is not an overly large restaurant, so if you want to really get a great seat inside or out, going during non-peak hours! There is a wrap around pouch and this is dining right on the water! Everything was clean and they use pottery dishes that were made specially for them! Super cute! Service: Friendly and quick! This is a very LGBTQ+ friendly spot! Food: We started with an IPA that my boyfriend said was great! I got their house made maple cream soda. It was very light in flavor, so I wouldn't get that again. We started with the Trout chowder and holy yum!!! The flavor was so tasty! It had large pieces of fish and veggies! Definitely worth trying! We both got the fish and chips with coleslaw. It was super tasty! The fish was fresh and had a crunchy exterior! Their tartar sauce has a yummy dill flavor! I would buy a bottle if you could! To end we had the Kladdkaka! THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! It was rich and decadent! I really wish they served it with real whipped cream because it deserves it! If you are anywhere near this area, stop in!!

For our first meal on the North Shore and during our stay in Grand Marais, we decided to visit…read moreAngry Trout Cafe. It seemed like a completely chef driven restaurant with items on the menu displaying some creativity and with many of their ingredients locally sourced. We settled in on a Monday evening, right after a thunderstorm had passed the region. Since the outdoor dining area was closed, the wait was probably longer than normal. For our party of 2, we were quoted 35 minutes. Our wait ended up being 1 hour. Right when we were called up, a family of 4 was quoted a 1 hour wait, and this was 30 minutes before they closed! There's no way the staff aren't pissed off at having to stay hours after close due to management inefficiency. At some point, restaurants need to turn away guests. This is the first restaurant I've ever visited where 20% of the displayed menu price goes towards tips and isn't retained by the house. This is the reason the prices seem so high - no additional tips are expected. Herring Fritters (Complementary, normally $17.50) - We ordered the wild rice fritters but were brought these instead. I was confused about the texture and taste. The server confirmed our order had been incorrect. To their credit, they comped this dish, then brought out the correct fritters. These fried fish balls are interesting, almost similar in texture to a Chinese fishball, but less homogeneous and bouncy. Inside is a dense batter mix of thyme, peppers, onions, and small chunks of really tender fish. (4/5) Fried Wild Rice Fritters ($17.50) - These are totally different from the fish fritters. They are lighter inside, more like fried yeast dough donuts, chewier and studded with peas, shiitake mushroom, and some snappy broken wild rice. (5/5) Lake Trout Chowder, Bowl ($14.50) - This is a thinner chowder that isn't particularly creamy or rich. The flavor is nice, with plenty of herbal and umami elements. There are lots of potato, carrot and celery chunks, not to mention a huge number of fish chunks all around. It's all very fresh, so there are no sign of fishy off flavors that I've experienced with other fish chowders. The bowl is served with two pieces of baguette, sliced on a large bias. They have clearly been sitting around in a high humidity environment given how leathery they are. (4/5) Grilled Whitefish Dinner ($39) - Angry Trout prepares their fish perfectly - it's one of the best fillets I've ever eaten. And yet it's so simple - a couple of minutes spent grilling, giving a magnificent charred flavor, yet leaving the fish flawlessly tender and flaky. There's a depth of flavor here beyond just the typical salt, pepper, and butter. It's like they liberally apply an herbal glaze on top that saturates the fish. It comes with some simply grilled asparagus, a side salad, and then a scoopful of wild rice. I believe the rice is high quality, probably hand picked and parched. It isn't as curly as some of the cultivated varieties I've eaten, but still gives the pleasing bouncy and springy snap. The flavor is clean and I especially love the hazelnuts on top for an extra nutty crunch. (5/5) This fish at Angry Trout Cafe was easily one of the best meals I had on my entire trip. With that being said, there's something seriously wrong with this restaurant in service, management, and ethics. I already mentioned the issues with wait times above. In terms of service, every single table around me got at least one thing wrong. One table asked for hot water, the server brought over cold water. Another table asked for bowls of chowder for every person at the table, the server inexplicably brought over lentil soup for one person. The server then forgot the bread for the chowder for another table. The last table complained about the chowder not having anything in it - it was all broth! Once I received the check I was flabbergasted by the credit card fee tacked onto the bill. This is not noted anywhere on the menu or inside the restaurant. This seems to be against Minnesota law, in particular statute 325G.051. To add insult to injury, I was able to pay in cash to avoid the surprise fee, but then I got stiffed a nickel on the change. It's only a nickel, but it's really the culmination of all these things that really makes my blood boil. Due to the initial wait and the error prone and extremely slow service, we were here for a total of 2.5 hours. When we finally left, it was an hour after they closed. Angry Trout Cafe seems like it's run by a chef who knows how to prepare a great dish, and is a great cook/trainer of cooks, but is a complete disaster on the management and business side. I have no idea how a business can be operated like this. I'm honestly surprised this place has been open for two decades. It would have gone out of business quickly in my market. Bathrooms - Two all gender rooms Food: [4.5/5] Service: [--] Other: [--] Final Rating: 1/5

The ambience can't be beat! Fun little place to stop and have breakfast or lunch. There is also a…read moregood selection of essentials in the general store and some good touristy gift options. Everyone should stop at least once to experience it!

Always enjoyable. Filling breakfast and interesting atmosphere. This stops adds to the eclectic…read morevibe of the shore.