Love the persians - great dough and icing. Nice atmosphere too. Highly recommend a visit!read more

Yummy pancakes but the omelettes are a bit hit and miss and the coffee is only inexpensive diner…read morecoffee. The hollandaise sauce didn't seem to be real and was bland and full of starchy lumps.

I can't believe that this spot hasn't been hyped up more! Fresh sandwiches and crepes made right in…read morefront of your eyes. Cute & spacious outdoor patio. Pre-made refrigerated dishes & they carry some other local Thunderbay pantry goodies. I tried their FINNISH PANCAKE CREPE (4/5) and their SPICY RUBEN SANDWICH (4/5). I like that Finnish 'pancakes' are just a thicker eggy type crepe that's soft & chewy. They topped it off with fresh whipped cream & berry compote. The sandwich was interesting & overall good too. I liked the spicy kick from the kimchi. Definitely get the sandwich toasted with garlic butter. I love that you can also customize your sandwich or choose from the menu of sandwiches with predetermined fixings! I would check em out for a yummy & cute patio lunch/brunch spot.

Had the pleasure of enjoying some delicious sandwiches and salads from here as a gift to our…read moredepartment at work. I must say the sandwiches were slightly above average however the salads were quite tasty and packed with some very nutritious ingredients!

We came here for Sunday brunch with friends and ordered the Timberjack Special (all day breakfast…read moremeal) and Mojakka Meal (homemade menu). My husband and I wanted to try the Finnish staples. Overall, the food was good. The breakfast was standard and as expected. I liked the Finnish pancakes because they were soft, buttery, and the right amount of eggy. I just wished the dish was a bit more filling. My husband enjoyed his Mojakka stew -- it was hearty and comforting. The beef was tender. It wasn't the most flavourful stew, but I think the point of this stew is to be hearty and classic rather than unique / bursting with spices. Again, my only criticism would be the portion size being on the smaller side. The service was prompt and friendly.

BEST pancake restaurant ever! Went here as a kid and came back many times every time I visit. I…read morecould eat a million pancakes from here. Super friendly staff and service really! People are really nice here, usually families or old people. Parking is kinda tricky, some might find it cold inside by the fans/ ventilators but aside from that it's perfect!

We went there to try the Finnish pancakes. We almost didn't find it! But it is a nice place. The…read moreFinnish pancakes are good.

friendly service probably the best place to have breakfast in thunder Bay. Great food good portions.read more

When I went to Thunder Bay, all the articles mentioned that it was important to try the finnish…read morepancakes, given that there is such a large Finnish population in the area, and I knew I had to give it a shot as well. I ended up getting a combo that came with 2 pancakes, sausage, and potatoes and butter toast an this was pretty yummy. The pancakes were thing and sweet but not too sweet. I was not a big fan of the sausage but really enjoyed the toast which was nice and buttery and ofc the potatoes. This place is very reasonably priced, and for the price the portion is really big, which is awesome!

Good and atmosphere were decent, but the service was pretty bad…read more Came here on a whim after coming off of the Gunflint. We were mildly greeted and sat when we walked in. There was 4 of us. We told him there was 4 of us. He pointed at a table and walked away and we sat down. He came back with 3 waters. Never brought another water. Refilled the ones we had, but never brought a 4th. We did not have other drinks. Then my friend and I decided to split an entree. 3 times he said he would bring an extra plate. The extra plate never came. We will probably be back because its an easy place to go, but it wasn't the greatest experience.

We had breakfast here on a cold dreary morning. Friendly staff, quick service and huge portions!…read more You can't go wrong.

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!

While my friend and I were on our way to Grand Portage State Park, we found that this was literally…read morethe only dining option this far up the shore. So, we kind of had no other option to eat here before everything closed and we really had nothing to eat. But for what it's worth, it was good. We arrived around 7pm. The dining room still had seating available. All the side tables by the windows were taken, but we were offered a booth table. Our server was nice/friendly. Wait times for the food was decent. I opted to go for the chicken strips basket. I personally would not call this dish a "basket" because neither did it come in a basket nor did it have enough chicken strips to fit in a basket. But, it tasted good - crunchy on the outside and good meat on the inside. The coleslaw and the wild rice soup that was offered weren't top quality, but tasted okay. There honestly wasn't anything impressive about this place, but was able to enjoy a decent meal and a nice window view outside looking out towards Canada.

An affordable albeit the only option within miles for breakfast, lunch, and dinner…read more We enjoyed the pancake- $2.99 for a 12" humongous pancake is pretty unreal. The coffee was decent and the hospitality very friendly. They were patient with our kids, which is always a plus. For dinner, the salads were just okay (the Caesar salad lacked dressing), but the entrees were all food. Enjoyed the herring/catch of the day because it was only $9.99! The kids meals were a good deal, but a bit unhealthy if you ask me. The kid's cheese pizza was a solid chunk of cheese on so-so dough and the Mac and cheese bites were heavy on the processed cheese and light on the Mac.

Delicious food with beautiful views of the lake across the street. The restaurant atmosphere has a…read morenice rustic touch to it also. My husband and I stopped in to Cascade Restaurant 2 separate times during our weekend trip up to Lutsen. The restaurant was conveniently located 5 minutes from our lodging- Thomsonite Inn. When you first enter, you grab a menu, sit wherever is open, and order at the register which is a different set-up but worked well for them. Our 1st visit, I ordered the seafood chowder and fried chicken dinner which were both phenomenal. Every spoonful of the chowder was filled with clams and fish. The portion size of the extra crispy fried chicken fed me for 2 nights. I left there so satisfied! When we came back for breakfast, I had another delicious meal of the avocado toast with balsamic glaze. I would definitely come back here for the delicious food next time we road trip up North again.

This place was great! Great atmosphere-the place was bursting with life and people having a good…read moretime. We were told they were at full capacity with a 45 min wait but then our kind server moved around a few tables for us and got us in. Very considerate. The till style ordering works very well as it gives everyone a chance to order when they are ready, removing the frustration of eating for a server. (Wait was surprisingly short, pleasantly surprised.) Food was good! I had a house salad because I wasn't feeling like anything big, but it was a great salad. Side note- spent about an hour admiring this fish with my dad and heatedly debating what type of fish it is. Only to notice after all this time there was a title under it Came for the food, stayed for the fish

Do not overlook this spot! We stopped in after a long day of hiking and the food blew me away. The…read moreMalts are absolutely incredible. I truly don't think I've ever had a better Oreo malt in my life. We all ordered the portabella mushroom sandwich based on a recommendation from a friend and it didn't disappoint. It was flavorful, filling, and fresh. Everything we ate really hit the spot. We were seated immediately and had very kind and quick service. The interior is relaxed and cozy and perfectly embodies the up north, making it the perfect atmosphere for a laid back meal over some amazing food. I cannot wait to be back next time I'm up this far north!

Was a good time. It is a lot my standing tradition of the people I was with to fall all the time…read more Staff was nice food was good. And the place has so much to look at it can keep you busy. And entertaining