This is the go to place in Two Harbor's by far! Stopped in for breakfast, and was warmly greeted. Ordered a breafast sandwich, which was so good, I had to order it again. The coffee was of good quality (Duluth Coffee Company methinks) and refilled before empty. Upon seein the gnomes, I said, "Oh, no it must be getting near the end of gnome season," but the friendly gentlemen remarked happily, "it's always gnome season." Haha, hard to disagree! Some extremely cool homemade crafts were in abundance within Louise's Place, including gnomes, various knitted pieces, and greeting cards, which I ended up getting, along with some tableclothes (since gifted out, no picture available of those). For the quality of the food, the value was great! read more

Louise's Place - Two homemade greeting cards (there were probably at least 100 more, equally cool). - Cafes Near Me - Two Harbors, Minnesota

Quaint little tops right nestled in the sleepy little town of Two Harbors, MN where you can find a great homemade breakfast for a cheap price We followed the Yelp reviews to Louise's Place to grab a bite to eat before a winter hike. My Husband ordered the meatloaf sandwich and Ingot the two egg omelette with a side of crisply fried bacon and the most amazing cranberry rye bread and butter. The food is delicious and super cheap!The have a wide variety of coffee beverages and a cooler of soft drinks. Just order at the counter and take a number. It's a short wait for your food and you can sip on your caffeine beverage of your choice while you do a little shopping. They have a wide variety of handmade gifts like purses, art, quilts, knit mittens, etc. read more

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Iced coffee was perfect for a warm day in town! Service was excellent and friendly, would definitely come back!

Food was good, personally could have made the same meal however was good for on the go. Service was quick and gal behind the counter was very friendly. Bummed there was nowhere to sit in the restaurant. read more

We stopped here on a whim driving home from the North Shore. The breakfast sandwiches and burritos were great, but the Carmel roll is one of the best I've ever had! It's take out only. read more

The most homemade food in town! The homemade Swedish rye is to die for! Looking for something sweet; homemade bars and cookies. They have Take 'n Bakes of wonderful comfort foods. Hand made consignment items and a small market place add to the variety. Highly recommend Louise's Place! read more

What a great vacation find! We like to hike before it gets too hot so to discover a place that is open early was great! It is all take out so we took our burritos and coffee to a table by the lake. Perfect ambience The breakfast burritos are excellent! read more

Amazing breakfast sandwich! We also loved the cinnamon rolls, which are gigantic. Go take your food down to the train station. Great small business that I can't wait to come back and order from again. read more

Louise's pasties are amazing. Made fresh every Thursday. The best I've ever had. Brenda M. read more

We went for a quick lunch on a Friday. The restaurant refuses indoor seating and uses the former dining area to display merchandise for sale. They had plexiglass galore, masks, and sanitizer and yet no restroom for customers. We were basically told to use a port-a-potty quite a walking distance away. And, they give customers a bucket of dirty pens to sign the receipt. The concern is not for the customer apparently as there are also a few tables outside in the hot sun with no evidence of being sanitized and chairs and tables are very close together. Not the 6' distance they post for you to keep. We ordered the special which was not priced on the board. It came to about $12 and included a small hamburger bun with traces of pulled chicken and a lot of coleslaw filler. No drinks only a small sandwich and chips. Poor value and poor customer care. read more

Louise's Place is a gem! Great food and owners. Food is homemade and extremely tasty!

The sandwiches and burritos were fine. Better than Subway or some such place. My (Ruffles?) chips were slightly stale, though my companion's Tostitos were not. The place is jam-packed with arts and crafts and self-published books for sale (even the bathroom). The dining area has old carpet. read more

Warm and inviting. Simple menu all freshly made pastries, breakfast, sandwiches, wraps, soup, and specialty coffees including cold selections. Calm and relaxing. A peaceful stop in Two Harbors off the beaten track. Go and enjoy. read more

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What a cute place that the locals seem to really like. Stopping here for lunch before hitting the brewery down the street. Nice display of trains just outside and the bay. Great friendly service and good proportions. So glad we stopped here. read more

Louise's Place - The neat trains close to this establishment. - Cafes Near Me - Two Harbors, Minnesota

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I probably spent most of my tourist dollars in Louise's place. Several times we bought a late lunch to take to Castle Danger Brewing. They also have great Minnesota products to buy and take home as souvenirs. And they have local crafted products; I bought two pairs of hand knitted and thermal lined mittens. They also make an awesome breakfast sandwich. When we return to Minnesota next year we will go back to Louises place. read more

We took the North Shore Scenic railroad fall colors trip up to Two Harbors and had two hours to spend in Two Harbors. We decided to walk just across from the Depot to grab something to eat. Of the three options on the corner only Louise's was open... so that was what we tried. The place is VERY SMALL and cozy inside. Since there were a number of people in there and we had a pretty large group of 11, we decided to get it to go an eat outside. I tried the chicken salad sandwich on the cranberry wild rice bread. It was a pretty decent sandwich and bread was very good. The chili that I had was ok but nothing to write home about. All in all a pleasant meal from a simple lunch cafe. read more

Ma and pa lunch joint located just a shade off of the main path in Two Harbors. The gyro was $6.75 and delicious. Lots of Tzatziki sauce that makes a gyro so good. Ice cream cones were delicious too, just a little on the pricy side. Although part of me thinks we were overcharged by a newbie. Regardless, we got an extra scoop so were satisfied. :) Kinda feels like you're at grandma's house. Paper plates, fast service. Great lunch stop, especially if you're trying to avoid chain restaurants. Go local! read more

I reside in Boston, grew up in the South, but have parents who recently relocated to southern Canada, er I mean Northern Minnesota. After my third knee surgery it was decide that it was in my best interest-not my best mental interest, mind you-that I spend a portion of my summer with the 'rents in Duluth. After six weeks of being cooped up at home I ripped the car keys from my mom's hands the minute my surgeon cleared me for driving and I hit the open road. I immediately headed north. I've only had the pleasure of dining with Louise once, but I'd recommend, er drag, anyone to it who's in the Two Harbors area. I never heard of Swedish pancakes until spending time in northern MN. The idea of them intrigued me a great deal. After taking a look at various restaurants in the Two Harbors area I decided that Louise's Place was worth a look. I'm oh so happy that I stopped here. I spent all of $7 and I got three Swedish pancakes, two sausage patties, and a peach tart. All of these were homemade and were wake the entire area code up orgasm worthy. I almost ordered the meatloaf sandwich and I definitely will if it's available when I'm in these parts again. I truly don't believe you can go wrong in Louie's. As a buddy of mine said in reference to a Greek restaurant in Astoria Queens, NYC, you owe it to yourself to go to Louise's. read more

Quick lunch with a charming, at home feel. Louise's offers friendly service, affordable items and classic dining standards. Went there for a quick lunch on our way further up the shore and it felt like I was getting served by a neighbor or family member. I had Louise's club - awesome! The cranberry rye was the crowning finish. My traveling companion had corn beef and quite enjoyed it. Certainly worth a stop if you're looking for some friendly service, wholesome food and enjoy supporting local business. read more

If you like microwaved food, great! By all means, this is the place for you. We went here for breakfast, from what we saw, ate, and heard (beep beep beep!), the entire breakfast menu is microwaved. The treats in the case, were not. These were handmade and good. Buy those, not the breakfast offerings. read more

I wanted to like Louise, but the latte I ordered was a big bummer. I was hopeful when I saw all the syrup flavorings they had, that they'd hit the spot for my caffeine fix, and it would make for a lovely pick-me up to sip & enjoy on my drive back to the cities. But sadly, mine tasted like watered down gas station coffee :( It was confusing- I didn't watch her make it but it didn't taste like it had milk OR espresso in it?! I hate to admit it, because it makes me sound overly picky & wasteful, but I had to dump it out and stopped at another local coffee shop in Cloquet. The interior décor seemed to cater to an older crowd. Some quilts, crafts and dolls. That's all I'll say on that front. Their dessert case looked pretty yummy- they had 2 different peanut butter chocolate bars... a rice krispy variety & a corn flake variety. Always nice to check-out a local small town shop, but if you are going to be a café, you got to get those lattes down! read more

Nice, friendly place with good sandwiches. The other baked goods available looked great, too.

I love this place! New owners same old goodness! Convenient location downtown with ample parking. They are open for breakfast and lunch with daily specials. I love the comfort food-- sloppy joes, wild rice soup, hot dish, and I savor the create your own sandwich. I had roast beef and Swiss on cranberry wild rice and took a loaf of the cranberry rye home. I have yet to be there on Pasty Day, but look forward to it one of these visits. I have heard rave reviews. There is a large coffee and pastry menu. It's all delicious. The owners are young; you'll see them behind the counter, making and serving your food. Local artists and crafters sell their goods in the cafe. I just learned this last visit they also do catering! I saw there was a review for Louise's Seventh Heaven, it's just Louise's Place.. Though their food is Heavenly! read more

Louise's Place - Roast beef and swiss on cranberry wild rice bread with lettuce and tomato.. So fresh so good!!!! - Cafes Near Me - Two Harbors, Minnesota

Simple, yet delicious. A well-apportioned ham n' cheese like grandma used to make (pickles and chips, too!). This is one of the first places that all three kids raved about - and they ate every bite of their food. There's must be some sort of wizardry going on for that to happen. Great malts, too - and the peanut butter and chocolate ice cream is done the correct way - chocolate ice cream surrounding slices of peanut butter. Yum! read more

Stumbled upon this cute little place by accident while driving the North Shore. Absolutely loved it! Amazing baked goods and coffee for a shockingly affordable price! Very quaint. Will make a point of returning next time we drive through! read more

Fun little lunch stop...much better option than all the crap fast food. Homemade egg salad on rye with chips and soup of the day (cheesy potato ham) for just over $6. Tiny place, good food! Nice service. read more

A delightful fusion of coffeehouse and Grandma's kitchen. We enjoyed delicious omlets with cranberry wild rice toast. Homey, relaxing atmosphere with great food at very affordable prices! read more

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Louise's Place has new owners, Dan and Marsha, who are keeping atmosphere and tweaking the menu a bit for the better. Dan is a chef and left working for corporate America to do this. Marsha has come home to our community. I run a fund raiser for Africa annually and Louise is always the most generous contributor. There is LOVE in this food. New owners are using more eco-friendly to go boxes. Staff attuned to health needs, i.e., low salt etc. Just ask, they want to make it a fun and HEALTHY dining experience. Thanks to Louise /fransen for all her years in providing a nice gathering place for older people downtown. HIDDEN GEM--Kitty Mayo works there at times and is the most knowledgeable person in town for tourists to talk two. Check out my CDs which are on sale there and Rusticn(my only two outlets in area--John Iversen They also deliver great meals and do catering. Hopefully dan and Marsha can improve the coffee drinks as right now the place for coffee is MOCHA MOOSE. read more

Amazing sandwiches and baked goods. The coffee is delicious. I can't say enough good things if you are in town give this place a try!

Delightful little spot for breakfast. Organic coffee and delicious baked goods (try the wild rice cranberry bread with your omelette or eggs). My husband thought the bacon was perfect. Very affordable with friendly service. read more

Back to my Swedish roots! The Swedish meatballs were wonderful, roast beef sandwich and bread delicious, and chicken salad wrap delightful. The white bean and kale soup rounded out a great meal of great value. read more

Excellent date bar (husband says best thing he has ever eaten) and an orange and blueberry scone that had terrific flavor. We also enjoyed a yummy turkey and Swiss on Swedish rye, too. Wonderful all around. read more

Take a right and go into Downtown Two Harbors to get to this little Gem! The very best in homemade pastries and treats anywhere! The Hot Fudge is made fresh by Louise herself. The atmosphere is quaint and inviting. Handmade quilts and purses, hats and aprons. do you miss Grandmas cooking? Get it here with daily specials and most everything made from scratch. Yummy read more

Cozy and welcoming spot near the lake in Two Harbors. Crafts for sale were fun to look at and sparked good conversation in our family of four. The kids had perfectly simple meat and cheese sandwiches, and the parents had tasty taco salads with good lettuce (not a shred of iceberg lettuce!) we topped it all off with peanut butter hot fudge bars- so great. As wholesome coffee shop sandwich places go, this is a gem. read more

Such a hip vibe with a menu that is lunch perfect! We actually got our food to-go and took it over to the brewery! The sandwiches were nice sized and fairly priced. Service was friendly too! read more

Awesome place! Small town service (so nice and helpful!) and the food was great at a low price! Highly recommended! Husband said the Louise's Club was like a blt on crack (yumm!) and the cranberry wild rice bread French toast was so so good! read more

Very relaxed local place. The homemade bread is yummy. Soup was very good. Hit the spot on a cold day.

How this place has 4 stars is a mystery to me. The food is sub-par and the coffee is dreadful. We had a cinnamon roll, a caramel roll, and egg sandwiches. The rolls were enormous and average in terms of quality - about what you'd get at any mediocre coffee shop. The egg sandwiches were gross - the eggs were flat and grayish. The place was crammed with locals and in the heart of downtown... This makes me think that the dining situation in Two Harbors is pretty dire in general. My advice is to get back in your car and drive to Duluth. read more

My family's new favorite sandwich shop on the North Shore! Good food at a good price! No pretense!

We were taking a peak at the Two Harbors harbor and stopped in for a thermos of coffee. It's a cute, friendly little place but the coffee was wretched, high priced and very weak. read more