This is our second (annual) visit to Poncho's for lunch on our trip to the South Shore. We like…read morethis place very much. Clean and "modern" although decorated as a hunting lodge replete with taxidermied heads of deer and bear. Very friendly staff. The menu had changed substantially from October 2024. Husband had the bourbon bacon burger on ciabatta with onion rigns and he ate every last crumb. It looked delicious. I had the fish tacos, which they are evidently known for. However they were out of whitefish that day so substituted trout with my approval. They were OK, the fine breading was a little tough and there was way too much fish on each tortilla. I wasted over half of the fish. Three huge tacos was too many, I would in retrospect suggest a choice of one, two or three. The slaw was not pineapple slaw as listed but still tasty. The french fries were hot and crispy, I am a french fry lover. We'll be back next visit.

We came here pretty late after an all day kayak tour and some hikes, and the food/service were…read morefantastic! My husband tried the whitefish livers, and they were delicious! I had some onion rings (the best I've ever had!) and some fried whitefish (also delicious!). It was such a nice experience and it's family-owned too!

Nice small town bakery cafe with scratch made everything. Super friendly service. My sandwich was…read morevery good and I was happy happy until another guy walked past me with a breakfast sandwich that looked like an entire omelet stuffed in a biscuit. Jealousy is never good.

This was a cute place to stop before our day of hiking. It was pretty busy, and some of the staff…read morewho helped us (maybe someone new) seemed a bit frazzled. The pastries were good though!

Stopped by here on the way back from boundary waters and was not disappointed. Nice location and…read moreplenty of indoor and outdoor seatings. Staff was nice and lots of different sandwich choices. Parking lot right next to it which was convenient. I got the slamin Gordon and it was good. The greens were a strong would have liked more salmon but the flavoring was good.

Northern Waters Smokehaus is one of the most recommended restaurants in Duluth. Located…read moreconveniently in the center of Canal Park, we stopped by on a sunny Wednesday early afternoon, hoping to score some of the best sandwiches in town. Even though this was well past lunch time at 2PM, the outside patio was packed and there was a line of 10 people or so to contend with to order at the register. Due to how busy it was, our food took about 20 minutes to arrive. The Squealy Dan, Porketta ($16) - Unlike most other restaurants with Iron Range Porketta, Northern Waters slices their porketta thinly instead of pulling the pork apart. It has a pleasant spiced flavor and the texture feels as if it's cured rather than roasted. It's relatively tender, and while they give a decent amount of meat, it's completely overshadowed by the heavy spicy quality of the black pepper and the acidity and vegetalness of the crunchy pepperoncini. There's a bit of melted gooey provolone on top of the porketta. While nice, there's not enough to balance out the peppers. This is all on a crusty almost baguette-like hero roll, toasty and warm. The sandwich is served with a side dip that's essentially black pepper and pepperoncini water. Definitely not needed given how overwhelming those elements are in the sandwich. (3/5) Pastrami Mommy ($19) - I haven't had bison pastrami before. Now I know why it's not very common - it's way too lean and dry compared to beef pastrami. Still, it's nicely spiced and peppery, and there's not much of the bison gamey flavor since it's cooked out from the curing. There's a little bit of mayo underneath and some mustard on top, but it's not enough moisture or fat in my opinion to counteract the leanness of the bison. While there are some slices of provolone above the meat, they are served cold. I feel like melting it with the pastrami on the griddle would do wonders to help develop some more unctuousness. It's also served on cold rye - perhaps toasting with some butter would also help. Otherwise, the sandwich is just too dry and lean for my tastes. (3/5) I feel like I ordered the wrong items. I probably should have gone with some of the seafood sandwiches, but I found it strange they only serve Atlantic salmon rather than local lake fish. In the end, I appreciate that Northern Waters Smokehaus makes most of their meats in house, but after trying their food, I feel like it's more hype than substance. Bathrooms - Larger ones located upstairs, shared with the rest of the businesses in the mini mall. Note: Northern Waters Smokehaus charges a 3% credit card fee. This is disclosed on a sign at the front register. Food: [3/5] Service: [ ] Other: [+] Final Rating: 3/5

The service is wonderful. We had a shift change and both servers were friendly, efficient and…read moreresponsive. The food is great. I'm hooked on the fried sprouts. This was my second visit and I cannot wait to return. The decor is cool; artwork from local artists is very interesting.

He Ssaid: Duluth is a wonderful place to visit. The…read morelandscape is beautiful and there are several good foods places to choose from. Corktown has a good selection of both meat and veggie dishes. I ordered the falafel plate and I enjoyed the plate, immensely. Our waitress was really kind, too. She asked if we were there to fish (we were). The waitress offered to share some good fishing spots. Awesome. Pros: - Nice spot that offers quality dishes. - Smoked meats are good Cons: - I would rank other Duluth restaurants over this place, but Corktown is still a solid choice.

This is the go to place in Two Harbor's by far!…read more 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!

Quaint little tops right nestled in the sleepy little town of Two Harbors, MN where you can find a…read moregreat 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.

Love, love, LOVE this place! So happy it's opened and been successful…read more It's a little on the pricey side, but not anything out of line, as everything on the island is usually at a premium. I've only ever been for breakfast, but everything is so fresh and fantastic. I make a point to have breakfast at least one of the mornings on every trip up!

Not open. It would be nice to have updated hours as we planned to start our day having breakfast…read morehere on a Saturday morning

Wife and I stopped in on our way through…read more Eclectic is putting the description mildly, but not in a bad way. I ordered the NOLA Italian grinder and my wife ordered the CBX turkey melt. We also shared a side of olives and Deviled egg potato salad. Everything came out promptly and was AMAZING. the staff was attentive and wanted to insure everything was to our liking. Now I just wish that I lived closer (although my waistline is thankful that we don't) as I would probably work my way through the whole menu.

The staff is passionate about ensuring they deliver fresh food and is skilled with delivering…read morequality to their patrons. The menu is unique, flavorful, and varied and the ambiance is welcoming.

I had the sweet potato salad and it was absolutely the best. Sauce is given on the side but I ended…read moreup using all of it and would recommend it. Other people I went with had the namesake salad which she loved, and a roast beef sandwich he said was also very good. They give you a heads up that service is slower (about 30mins) so plan accordingly. The place is cute and adorably decorated but seating is limited.

Flavors!!! Thank you Yelp for sending me here. Outstanding!…read moreHad the spring roll bowl with the Thai honey dressing. De-Lish!!! Husband had the roast beef sandwich and loved every bite. We loved the decor. Perfect for date night or a gal pal lunch! We sat outside at a little table and enjoyed the weather.

I don't usually leave reviews but i was just so disappointed in the food despite there being kind…read moreemployees and good drinks. Beautiful website that does not reflect either the ambiance or the meal. My husband enjoyed his old fashioneds, but the food was not good at all. Seemed to be previously frozen, lacked flavor, and just all around not thoughtful. They missed a good opportunity to leverage local items like wild rice and other local seasonal produce. Stop in for drinks and have your meal elsewhere!

Excellent food and service. Ate here on a family vacation. very pleasantly surprised by the place…read more Beautiful marina and lake views. We highly recommend!

The service was great, and it was just a cute place to stop for breakfast before our Kayak tour…read moreacross the street! They had local artwork on display too, which was so cool to see!

Honestly, I wasn't expecting too much from a small town coffee shop, but I was pleasantly impressed…read morewith Corny Coffee! They used locally roasted craft coffee beans from Full Keel Coffee Roasters in Washburn for their drip coffee and it was delicious. I also got their blueberry scone and cheddar and bacon quiche. Both had great flavor and consistency. The prices were really reasonable for what you get! The baristas/employees were kind and helpful and the shop itself has comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. Overall, was really glad I stopped in and would highly recommend to anyone passing through town!