Brianna L.

Soooo yummy. Cozy spot downtown Ely that is filled with homemade pastry's and handmade items by local artisans. I visited twice & the service was fast each time. I ordered an iced lavender latte & their monthly special, a blueberry lavender Arnold Palmer, and they were both amazing! Their lavender syrup was really good and tasted homemade to me. - street parking, but plenty - indoor seating - small outdoor sidewalk patio - homemade pastries - handmade pottery & other merch

Lucy N.

What's not to love? Their coffee is the best. I got an iced vanilla latte (of course) and it was one of the best I've ever had. Perfectly crafted. Perfect ratios. The cinnamon twist was delicious and my brother got a breakfast sandwich -- I had to take a bite once I saw the beautiful melted cheese. It was FANTASTIC. The interior is the cutest. I love the booths, perfect for meeting a friend, and the bar area is just as perfect. This place keeps busy and you can see why.

Josh F.

Food made with so much love. Be sure to try the protein bowls for an amazing treat. A great staff that will get to know you as you come back for so many amazing treats.

Steven B.

This is my kinda coffee shop. It only satisfies my craving for caffeine, but it also takes care of my cocktail cravings, too. When you enter, Northern Grounds, it appears to be your typical upscale coffee shop. You'll see barista's busy serving cups of coffee, latte's and baked good. To the left you'll have a small area of merchandise for retail sales. Then as you step deeper into the shop, you'll see the bar. It may not be a full-service bar, but what they offer is top quality. NG offers a large variety of wine, a good selection of local craft beers and an impressive collection of classic cocktails on tap. Cocktails on tap? Yep, and they are impressively good. The cocktails are made and kegged in house. We enjoyed two different cocktails on tap and both of them tasted as if they were hand made. The Juniper Martini and Orange Old Fashioned, both get a thumbs up from my group. The service was friendly and they offer free Wi-Fi. So I recommend you give them a try. Stop by and enjoy a cup of java or a refreshing adult beverage.

Great atmosphere! Coffee and Tea in the front, party in the back with tap beers and spirits. Complete with bakery items and sandwiches. The staff is very pleasant! This is a must stop!!

Sarah B.

A super cute spot to have coffee or drinks at. We came in the evening during thanksgiving weekend and they had live music as well. We felt like we could hang out here forever with the music and the winter drink menu. The white winter was our favorite along with the massive beer and wine selections. Definitely recommend this adorable spot for any time of the day! Staff is super friendly too!

Amy Y.

Northern Grounds is such a great coffeeshop. Located right in the heart of Ely, Northern Grounds is a perfect place to work, get catering, or have a wine tasting. Staff are friendly, wifi is strong, and the space is open and outdoor-themed. I most recently got catering from Northern Grounds for a few work events, and they did a wonderful jobs. I particularly love their sandwiches (both breakfast and lunch), cakes, and coffee drinks. Also - upstairs is a great co-working space called Society Hall Workspace. You get a lovely view of town and it's a great place to work for the day.

Kimberly W.

I only wish I lived closer! The almond milk dirty chai made my day after a week long, glorious, Boundary Waters adventure! The staff were awesome and even helped us covertly pay for and smuggle out a Unicorn Bar (trust me on THAT insane deliciousness!) to surprise the friend who offered to drive the 4 hours back to the airport for the group. Thank goodness we found this place to caffeinate up for that drive! Fabulous beverages & snacks all around!

Amanda F.

Great coffee shop. Opens early! We stopped by and they were decently busy. The gal at the register let me try a sip of the light and medium roast. I went with the light roast after all. Seemed like the medium roast had a bit of a burned essence to it, which i dislike. They also have a dark roast, which i passed on. If you buy a large coffee, they let you have one free refill. There is a condiment station nearby, with everything you need. The bakery items looked delicious and fresh, so i opted for the white chocolate blueberry scone. It was very tasty. I'm not sure if they could warm it up if you asked? I perused the store a bit and saw they have a cooler and pantry area where you can pick up items and build your own charcuterie board. How fun! They also have a bar area, with beer and craft cocktails on tap! There were a ton of wine bottles decorating the store. Apparently they have flights and tastings etc. The back of the store has two unisex restrooms and a bulletin board with all the happenings of the town. There is a stairwell up to the second floor where you can sit quietly and work. The bathrooms are clean and well stocked. They sell bags of their coffee - ethiopian, columbian and brazilian, in 4, 12 and 16 ounce bags. Unfortunately, these tend to sell, so they don't always have all three varieties in all the sizes. I opted for the brazilian 12, but i wanted a brazilian 4 and a columbian 4. oh well. Seating is pretty spread out. There are plenty of booths available. There are also a few tables up front by the window. Service is friendly and fast. I would recommend this cute coffee shop. i hear they have live music sometimes. parking is on the street.

Arren S.

Thanks to owners of both "A Stay Inn" and "Northern Grounds", Jasper Company treated my wife and I to a complimentary muffin and coffee. As you walk in your immediately welcomed with a rustic charm. The bar next to the coffee area is so elegant and love the addition of bar stools that have different backs on them. From homemade bread, honey, jams and jelly's to home made beers and cocktails, this place is exactly what screams Ely. The staff here are so pleasant and knew we were coming right from the Inn. It's a wonderful feeling to feel so welcomed back in the city. We love coming to Ely and can't say enough how we can't wait to come back. I hope anyone visiting the area will stop in and enjoy a hot fresh cup of coffee like my wife and I. Looking forward to our next visit! #schroyerfamilydaily #arrenschroyer #coffee #muffin #coffeeshop #cafe #local

Molly Z.

Delicious coffee. Kind people. Tasty cookies. Beautiful decor. Oh! And an adorable beer and wine bar too! Cheers! I wish them many, many years of success. So happy to have an establishment like this in Ely.

Angie O.

Sadly, we weren't huge fans. I will say they did have a nice beer selection. We ordered a vegetable plate, veggies were old we also did not get very many. Pictures I've seen online made this place look wonderful, was a little disappointed.

Frank B.

Great little coffee shop with tons of delicious food items made in house as well as baked good from a bakery up the road. We had a really good pistachio muffin and I had one of their house coffees from the beans they've roasted. Plenty of seating, lots of snacks, and friendly staff. Also a full bar! Would have partaken if I didn't have to run marathon tomorrow but will stop back after!