Thank you for being a part of the community! There isn't much in this area unless you want to drive…read moreto Grand Marais, so having a nearby option for basic staples is really handy. The service here is top notch - each time I've been in, the store staff member has been very helpful in finding things. This last time, when the firestarters were out of stock, they gave us extra paper bags and old newspaper. Selection is a bit limited, but that's to be expected for a general store. They have a decent variety for grocery, and some other home essentials. The last few times I've been in, they've been out of firestarters - which is one of the only things I come here for! Besides that, this is a great spot to go if you forgot something or need to pick up a few things during your North Shore stay.

The cashier was so very nice. I am thankful for the location - this was the only option for miles!…read moreSeveral food choices. Locally ran so SUPPORT LOCAL!

It was like walking into a liquor store during or after a zombie outbreak or mini-apocalypse; the…read moremany racks and shelves were bare. That said, it could be entirely possible that the crew we encountered at the outdoor hot tub the night prior could have been responsible for wiping out most of their inventory; those guys were out to party hard. There is a good selection of beers in the fridge, especially from local breweries down round Duluth. The place smelled like the dude was just finishing a cigarette, which repelled me. But he gave me a portable corkscrew so it was all good.

Our 100% go to place when we stay at our north shore cottage. Love the people, the locals. Very…read morefriendly and welcoming. We'll be there when it opens at 10:00 AM.

Out here on the North Shore, the center of town life is often the municipal bar + liquor store…read more This is a canonical example of that Minnesota tradition. One very overworked female bartender, frozen bar pizza plus apps from the deep fryer (frozen pickles nom), cold beer on draft, and a pull tabs machine in the corner. This particular one gets props in a couple respects. First, great drafts -- I haven't seen Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter in a long long time. Second, they actually have their own house whiskey -- a California bourbon barrel selection from Savage & Cooke. And it's quite good! Third, the locals are pretty welcoming of a city slicker. I did get quizzed fairly extensively about my religious and political beliefs by one very close talking local, but at no point was she inappropriate or jerky, and when I said "hey, I need to pay attention to my kid", she chilled out and let me drink and play cards with my daughter. I can't say as I'm going to be up this way a lot (pretty much did what we wanted to do at the state parks), but if I were, I'd hit this lounge again, it's the best and most reliable food and drink option in a 5 mile radius. (Their competitors in Beaver Bay are also pretty great, so it's a hard call to make.)

This place is great. They have everything you need. A liquor store, vintage shop, U-Haul rental and…read morecamping supplies. The staff is super friendly and really helpful.

When your hours are until 6p on Sundays, don't close at 5:55p. And especially don't close, then…read morestand inside the closed doors when a customer knocks on them with a dumb look on your face. And even more so, don't move to the back of the store with your coworker when that customer knocks on the door again. Thank goodness I don't live in a one horse town.

Lots of choices! We thought it was even better than some of the liquor stores in Minneapolis.read more

This is located on the Gunflint Trial near Grand Marai in MN. The food is amazing, the ambiance and…read moreatmosphere are incredible. They have a full bar and menu items. I had the veggie flatbread which is phenomenal whit visit it. It is open different times throughout the year. Check their website. We stay at Bearskin Lodge and it is a short drive but also drivable from Grand Marai. Worth visiting.

Best spot on the gunflint trail for a more classy experience. Delicious food, kind service and…read morebeautiful restaurant overlooking Poplar Lake. Ordered the fried pickles, duck wings, smash burger and caprese sandwich. Everything was delicious. Call ahead for a reservation the morning of- it gets crowded if you don't have one.

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 !

July 22, 2025 We…read morewere confident we would find a place to eat north of Grand Marais on the way up to Canada, but never thought it would be this wonderful! Lisa made SUPER fresh ham and cheese sandwiches for us! She has the freshest produce that is kept in chilled containers so the lettuce and tomatoes were the best and no flies to molest! Her homemade cinnamon and caramel rolls were fabulous We told her we'd return on way back from Canada in a few hours for pie, ice cream and coffee. More homemade goodies were had again and we bought the whole pie to take home! I feel this should be advertised more as a deli and grocery instead of liquor but thats me- this little oasis has it all! Great meeting Lisa and visiting with her - she's great company. Great coffee! God bless her and all who read this Dave and Diane Sullivan

Classic Minnesota bar. Draft beer, some other beers in cans/ bottles, and a basic selection of…read morerail liquor. Lots of wood paneling, pictures of fish, pull tabs behind the bar BUT, this specific classic Minnesota bar has a focus on local beer, so you can actually get a damn good IPA on tap, and you won't find Bud or Coors on draft. Given that our state makes fine drinking liquids, the North shore needs more places like this. Also, they are pretty welcoming to kiddos, which is important when the kids are hungry and literally the only option after 7pm is to seek out bar pizza. It's Giovanni, not Heggie, still solid.

Great employees. Very friendly. Local patrons were very nice and we enjoyed our time there…read more Best frozen pizzas, Giovanni's. We will always stop in when in the area. A hidden gem on the North Shore.

WOW! My cousins…read morehave always raved about this liquor store near their north woods cabin and now that I have shopped it myself, I can see why. I was totally blown away by the large variety of wines, bourbon, craft beers and mixers. Oh, I can't forget the cigars. It may be a small town booze store, but the variety and selection, definitely are big city. Eric the owner, not only knows bourbon, he can also advise you on the perfect wine for your upcoming dinner party. Best of all, his staff also gives exceptional customer service. One of the coolest things I've seen in a while and it was very creative. Instead of traditional shopping carts, Ely Liquor had little red wagons to pull through the store as you shopped for your adult beverages.

What a selection, epic! Never expected a liquor warehouse in Ely. The chilled "Reserve Room" has…read moremany great options. The glass sliding doors on the walk-in Beer Cave is great, and close to the main door for fast in and out. Worth the stop.

We hadn't actually been looking for a liquor store but we've learned from experience that when…read moreyou're in a rural area, it makes sense to stock up on anything that you might need when a store presents itself! For a small shop, we find that it had a good selection of the basic items that you'd find in a liquor store -- beers (including local brews), wine, liquors, sodas and other mixers. We ended up buying a Leroux Blackberry Brandy (750 ml, $11.99) and a Captain Morgan Rum (750 ml, $18.99). Staff was efficient and friendly. There's a small but sufficiently-sized parking lot off 7th Avenue.

Closed an hour early. We said "it's 9pm, not 10." The lady working, checked her watch and goes "it…read morelooks like 10 pm to me" and walked away. Utter disrespect. Once a loyal customer. We will never return.