Fabulous internet cafe in Ely. I spent time here one morning while my female cousins were getting massages at Pebble Spa and again later in the week when we all were doing laundry at Ely Speed Wash across the street. My first visit I enjoyed a house baked scone and the second visit I tried one of their breakfast burritos. Both were good choices, but if I had to repeat, I'd go with another scone. On their menu, they also offer quiche, muffins and a variety of danish. The coffee is self-serve once you order and they give you two regular and one decaf to choose from. If you add sugar to your coffee, they had the real thing, plus raw sugar and a rainbow of artificial sugars to choose from. I got a grin that the ice cream they offer was a small town company back home in Illinois. They serve, Prairie Farms. Which is based in, Carlinville, Illinois. It was nice to see that they support a farmer owned company. Front Porch does have a fabulous porch that almost wraps around the entire building. It is great for relaxing on a beautiful day. Pets are welcome with well behaved owners. Only thing that disappointed me was, I did not visit them on a Monday. Monday is the day, Seniors get a 10% discount and we all like to save. Staff was what you'd expect from a small town coffee shop, it was extremely friendly. Everyone knew each other, yet they made out-of-town folks feel welcomed as well. read more

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Good coffee and tea, a nice selection of house-made baked goods and lunch options. Gets busy in the summer at about 8.

This is a busy, touristy coffee shop on the main drag in Ely. Headed for the BWCA the crew I come up with has been stopping here for years. Small-ish shop with a big wraparound porch there's usually plenty of seating. The coffee here is good; fair trade organic variety. I've not had anything foofie, just plain coffee and a real good blueberry muffin. Visiting Ely? Definitely worth a stop. read more

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Best place to get a cup of coffee or depth charge in Ely! Every time i am in town I stop here. I grab a depth charge and monster cookie. They have a large area to sit, kid friendly with tea sets for kids to play with or draw in the play area. They showcase local are and gifts. Have a great small menu of healthy coffee shop food. The coffee is great, hot and not bitter at all. For locals they hand individual mugs on the wall for re use. You need to experience it yourself but this is an original community meeting place with the right atmosphere and offering. read more

Cute environment, snowy views, GREAT quiche and bakery items, good, hot coffee, and great staff. My husband and I loved honeymooning in Ely and having breakfast here! read more

Sheridan Street Delicatessen - little shop area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ely, Minnesota

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In town visiting my moms summer place. This one of her favorite places to get a cup of Joe sit and visit and try one of there home made desserts. They also had ice cream and gluten free options for cookies and baked burritos. read more

AMAZING mushroom wild rice Quiche! Cute coffee shop with good vibe and yummy coffee and tea. Super friendly staff. Would definitely come back here when visit the BWCA!! read more

Other than the loud of noxious tourists on their face time while the rest of us are having coffee the food was great. Do you have the natural oatmeal and I had a spinach quiche. Both were delicious I sure wish Doug would say something to these people because it's really annoying read more

In town for a few days for hiking. I always love to try the small town coffee places. This one did not disappoint. Much busier the second day I stopped in but still efficient making a wonderful mocha. They had lavender syrup which I'm obsessed with. Love the large wrap around porch seating. It's a very calm and homey feeling place. Definitely a great place to come to have a cup with some friends. read more

Breakfast burritos and quiche to go. Great service. Good fuel before a four day paddle. Went two years ago before our trip and had the exact same thing. Talk about consistency. Good service too. read more

Every trip to Ely requires a stop at the front porch. fabtastic coffee, scratch baked goods and service wth a smile. The cozy shop feels like you're having coffee at a friends house. However the true reason i always stop is a fantastic collection of bulk teas for purchase. That way i can take some of the north woods home with me to sip on for those nights back in the city when i long for the call of the loon. read more

Such a cute coffee house, we stop in everytime we are in town. Good coffee and sweets. There are other foods as well. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great people! This last trip I had the double chocolate brownie, it was huge we had to share. I'd totally go back! read more

Ely is charming and The Front Porch exceeded expectations. Everything you could want in a cafe. Fair Trade coffee in real mugs! And I had one of the quiche options. Very good. There are other hot options, wraps I think, and pastries and beautiful cakes. Also tea, gifts and cards, nice tables and the awesome front porch. They were even open before the posted time of 7 am. Did I mention the real mugs. There is also a wall where the regulars keep their mugs. Cool crowd and people watching for this out of towner. read more

Good food, good mocha, great porch seating. A very friendly staff and comfortable environment all around. I typically judge a coffee shop by their mocha. This one is great. Good blend between the chocolate and the espresso. While the inside was a bit noisy, it's because there was a healthy bit of traffic going through. The porch seating was perfect. Little tables with seating for two. Was wonderful to just listen to the traffic pass by as I sipped my drink and enjoyed my breakfast. read more

Stopped by for breakfast and had some great scones and muffins. The goodies are far better than what you get at most coffee shops: light, crumbly and not overly sweet. Also the quiche I had was pretty good, very eggy but nicely cooked and flavored, and they have a pretty big selection of teas. BF was happy with his espresso and that doesn't usually happen other than at Starbucks and in Italy. Service is good, wi-fi is free and the place is comfy. They have a $5 minimum charge for credit cards. read more

Best in class for independent coffee places Up North...have spent time chilling here each time I've been to Ely-and it's so nice to just chill and get away for an hour or two with a book and the awesome porch. Love the chicken wild rice soup and iced coffee...lots of desserts to choose from as well. They sell pb and J roll-ups or cheese melts for the kids-which was great to grab on the go. This place just makes me feel like I'm on vacay. read more

A great place for breakfast with quiches and breakfast burritos, pastries and excellent coffee from Equal Exchange, our favorite FairTrade coffee. Sit down tables inside & out when the weather is fair. You can tell this is where community gathers! read more

Sheridan Street Delicatessen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ely, Minnesota

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One word comes to mind. Adorable. But not adorable in that patronizing way that you tell your friends that their kids are the cuuuutest ever, but truly and totally adorable. Visited Front Porch Coffee and Tea on several occasions during our short visit to Ely and enjoyed myself each time. What's not to love about delicious baked goods, an array of coffees and teas, each one seemingly better than the next and cozy couches, nooks and crannies to enjoy said pastries and beverages in? Wished it were a little less chilly and rainy to enjoy a drink on the porch....Will definitely try it out next time! read more

A cappuccino from here was better than Starbucks - by far - and kept me going for a long drive home. Quick service. The ice cream selection was small - but I had no problem enjoying the delicious caramel cone. There appeared to be a lot of seating, but the arrangement (living room type, small tables) made it hard to find a place to sit. It's obviously popular! Thank you! We episode definitely swing by aga read more

This is a wonderfully quaint coffee and tea shop. In cold weather you can sit by a fireplace. My husband and I are visiting from out of town and this coffee shop is a gem. There is outdoor seating on the porch where we sat with our dogs. I am a Starbucks fan and the Front Porch Coffee & Tea's beverages and their food items far outshine Starbucks' items. The staff is always professional, pleasant and very helpful. Jen waited on us yesterday and today. She was professional, pleasant, and patient while my sister and I placed our order. She patiently talked through options, with the goal of making sure our order was exactly what we wanted. They have non-dairy milk options which is wonderful. I enjoyed a turtle mocha latte with almond milk and a spinach/ dried tomato quiche, other family members enjoyed peach/apricot smoothies, a frozen latte, a bacon burrito and cheese/ham quiche. It was all delicious! If you are looking for a nummy hot or cold beverage and/or a light meal, try this cute and delicious shop out. Thank you for your wonderful coffee and tea shop! read more

What a cozy place to hang out! Just what I expected after driving down the main drag in charming Ely. Homemade baked goods and friendly people. Latte's and quiche were good, although re-heated crusts are never the best the second time around. Still, a good choice to warm you up on a below zero day. Carrot cake was excellent with it's perfectly sweet cream cheese frosting. read more

DELICIOUS peach pear apricot smoothie. Very fast service. Ready to eat breakfast burrito was also quite delicious for the meat eater. Would like to see more vegan options :). Will be returning soon. read more

Comfortable place with wi-fi in Ely. I was running low on Verizon data so this was the perfect place to grab a late lunch. And it was Senior Day (10% discount on Monday's) and... Happy Hour (25% discount on baked goods from 3 - 5). Wraps were okay, chili was quite good, and monster cookies more than satisfied a craving for something sweet. Recommend. read more

My boyfriend and I came in and each got a vanilla latte. They are obviously very proud of their coffee because the total was $12. I added soy milk to mine and both of us liked our coffees, but they were way overpriced. We later shared a bagel; it was good but nothing special. The ambience was great though and I'd still recommend the place to someone for that reason. read more

Sheridan Street Delicatessen - Pricey latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ely, Minnesota

We love this place. Every time we are in Ely we spend time enjoying the coffee, breakfast burritos or the fantastic chili! The ambiance is great. Internet is available with a purchase. read more

This is neat little local place. The coffee and pastries are comparable to Starbucks, but the interior is really quaint and unique. However, I'm going to have to give a low rating here due to the fact that they require you to make a new purchase after every thirty minutes of free internet. Bottom line: if you're just here for a cup of coffee or a snack, then I'd recommend this place. But if you need to study or do anything that requires a connection to the internet, you'd be much better served going somewhere else. read more

Great coffee! Great Wraps! Great atmosphere! Plus they have wi-if so you can "reconnect" after your boundary water trip. I alway grab a fresh breakfast burrito the morning I go on trail. Quick and tasty. read more

I have been a long time customer. They have great service and and a nice variety of food and drinks. The atmosphere is warm and cozy. A great place to have a meeting, visit with friends (inside or out on the porch) or use the WiFi. read more

My absolute favorite breakfast spot in Ely - perfect for a morning before setting out in the Boundary Waters. Good coffee and a delightful selection of breakfast burritos that are served with salsa and smiles! The porch is a delightful, friendly place to enjoy the morning. read more

The coffee is good, the service is always friendly, and the selection of food is varied and delicious. The quinoa flakes with "the works" is a great breakfast choice, as is the quinoa cup. I have eaten more almond croissants here than I care to mention. read more

Good location, good coffee, friendly staff and tasty treats. It's nice and relaxing. If you're into the Tuesday Night Live music Ely offers, this is a great place to park your chair. Wi-Fi available with purchase. read more

Great service. They have an awesomely good bacon and wild rice quiche. Good coffee too. The front porch of the building is nice to sit at.

Chicken grande was a big disappoinment, I'll stick with coffee and forget the food based on what i got

My husband got a latte and I got a white mocha recently. Very smooth drinks!! Both drinks were well prepared and the staff was friendly and efficient. Enjoyed sitting on the front porch so we could enjoy the beautiful weather!! read more

I enjoyed a breakfast burrito and coffee. Both were tasty and service friendly. Cozy atmosphere with comfy chairs in a group as well as tables in a cafe area. Also kids play area. read more

great breakfast burrito, excellent coffee, cool place. fast WiFi as well.

The BEST white hot chocolate I've ever had!! We stopped here a couple times over our visit in the -20 weather! Very friendly staff!