Heading up to the cabin, we stopped in Motley at Brick's Cafe. I had the best open-faced beef…read moresandwich I've ever had. They had a big menu, so I probably would have found something else fantastic. All their prices were great. My wife's patty melt came with really good seasoned fries. Great find, and a must-stop next time I'm through Motley. I was going to take a picture of my beef sandwich but I cleared the plate too quickly.

Had breakfast here at this local "truck stop", I ordered the 1-1-1 (egg, sausage and toast), all…read moreare good, pair with good coffee. This is Motley version of "Dennys". I enjoyed it very much. Service is good.

My wife and I were in Alexandria and we decided to get some meat to grill up at the lake cabin…read more This place is really big and actually had a sandwich shop in the back and I saw a plaque on the wall that said they had the best sandwiches in the area. I decided to get a pastrami and a pulled pork sandwich to go. The kid behind the counter actually heated up the two meats in a pan, I thought that was a nice touch. The lady was very nice and served it to me with a smile. I got 4 elk burgers to grill and I have had two. They are kind of gamey in a nice way and super lean. I will add some salt and pepper to it when I grill it up tonight. I might even add a slice of pepper jack to add a little fat to the meal. It went well with a nice side salad and some zucchini sticks. This place was a great small town meat market and there was a vegetable stand in the parking lot and I got some great cherry tomatoes.

What a gem of a meat shop! These types of places used to be on the corner of every country mile…read morewhen I was a child growing up in PA. Unfortunately many of those have gone away. This was like a blast from the past. Fantastic variety and quality walk hand in hand with perfect customer service at this establishment. I get to the area only once a year. I can guarantee that I'll be walking through those doors again in August of 2024.

Service is fast and friendly and their triple berry smoothie is absolutely incredible! Love the…read morereading nooking and the cozy feel of the place. We will be back, often!

The coffee is fine, a bit weak but I hear others are a big fan of their frappes and flavored…read moredrinks. They have excellent breakfast sandwiches! Not a bad stop if you are going through Pillager. This is a cozy and fun shop. Plus a the service is always done with a smile!

Ordered ahead for takeout, gal on the phone was extremely rude. Ordered buffalo blue chicken…read moresandwich with onion rings. She VERY rudely says "we don't have that, that was like 2 or 3 years ago ". OK, menu says you can swap out burger for chicken, i explained. Again, she says we don't have that. So I asked do you have chicken sandwich? Yes, she says... OK, I'll have that, grilled chicken, add buffalo sauce, add blue cheese. What for a side, she asks? Onion rings I said. Seriously, know your menu and how to get to the end result without being a complete B on the phone. Picked up food, gal who took the order saw us and ignored us, we paid and left. Sandwich was dry and unremarkable. Definitely not worth what I paid for , $22.94 for sandwich and onion rings, no tip because she was so rude. Complete rip off. Avoid.

Not as great as all the reviews made it sound. I'm not sure if it used to be amazing and then they…read morefound a new food distributor or started cutting costs? They didn't have tots!!! I was super sad about this. We ordered food to go and most of it tasted like it was pre made and double cooked. The best thing was the cheese curds! They came with a prepackaged container of marinara. Entrees- Fish basket and chicken tenders baskets. I wouldn't get either again. The fish was super over cooked and almost looked like it was pre fried and froze before they refried. Overall, not impressed. I would possibly eat at the restaurant/ bar as it looked clean and maintained inside. Maybe this would be a better outcome? They did have a full bar and local brews.

I really enjoyed visiting this place. You can pick your order up through a drive thru window or…read moreorder at the kiosk inside. The place is very clean. The service was great. The southwest salad is delicious. My son got the kids avocado blt and I was surprised to see they used little bacon bits instead of strips. It was also a bit salty. I would totally visit again!

Fast service with kiosk for ordering and easy to pick up at the to go window. Just off Highway 371…read morein Jenkins near the Speedy Gas station. Wonderful cocktails & lots of choices.

Great subs so big you can barely finish them ! Tell corporate shows up very small portions and…read morewatching every move. Putting to much pressure on employees to weight everything condiments smaller than normal! But they have great subs a-little pricy but worth the money!

The store was really clean and smelled like yummy sandwiches! The staff was friendly and explained…read morethe menu to us as we hadn't been here before. A guy walked up to us and asked us how how our food was, which was really good. I liked my Chicken Philly and the bread was soft with a good chew. Thanks for a great dine in experience! They were working hard and we left impressed.

Loooove Mickeys! I…read moremainly go for the subs and have never been disappointed! The cheese bread and Mariana is delicious! Great cheese pull and fantastic price! This place is classic! If you are in town I highly recommend!

Mickey's has a great old-school diner atmosphere that gives it a nostalgic, welcoming feel. It was…read moredifficult to choose from all the sandwich options, but I decided on the beef pot roast sandwich. The staff member who helped me was very friendly and offered helpful suggestions for toppings, which made the decision even easier. Overall, it was a great experience!

Food was great. Walleye sandwich was good but the Cinnabon burger was to die for!! The view was…read moregorgeous on the lake. Staff was awesome!

The very first thing I HAVE to say is they offer dippin dots.... But they are in a bag? Instead of…read morea cup? Other than that, this is a lovely spot! Being right on the lake, the view is AMAZING. The food is a bit expensive, but definitely fits with the vibe. They have a really nice inside and outside for seating. We had a large group, and they dont take reservations... but only took around 30 mins to get sat. In that time we were able to enjoy the outdoor bar and live music. It seems like a fun time to spend a few hours enjoying a brew or driving your boat up to it too!

Hungry? Not sure where to get good food? If that's the case,…read morethen take it from me, a guy like yourself who searched with despair through the limited dive bar and tavern food options in these north woods for anything that would possibly surprise my tastebuds with the sensation of enjoyment. Good? Okay? Mediocre... my search became desperate and the bar even lower the further out I looked from my location until I came across Chick N Rice. What's that? Pictures of food that look appetizing? It must be too good to be true. It must be AI generated. But I am out of options, so I took the long drive... First came the Lemon Coconut Soup. With one bite, years of bad food experiences that created Up North food PTSD came crashing down... next came the Hot Chicken sandwich. Friends. With delight I would like to inform you, Chick N Rice does not disappoint. They do not settle. Made fresh to order. And with decades old family Recipes made the way they did back in Thailand. My only regret is that I don't live in Brainerd, and to enjoy this delish food requires additional trips back. But I kid you not, if the lakes weren't enough, this food makes it worth the consideration! Enjoy!!

We were looking for comfort food after a long day, and ordered delivery…read more The delivery took about as long as we expected - given high tide on a Saturday night. My friend had 1/4 chicken & 2 sides. The fries would have been good, but the package wasn't sealed and so the fries were cold. I ordered Chick N Rice, and was surprised to get instead 1/2 chicken. It was delicious chicken. I give them that. Wouldn't have minded receiving the white chicken promised on the menu. The food is good. Perhaps better in person?

German nachos were amazing!! Service was also great!! Beer was super cold! Pull tabs were a big…read morehit! Pricing was also pretty reasonable!

The food was delicious! I never would have pegged this small town saloon for a place to grab a bite…read moreto eat but it did not disappoint. Super yummy! The service was good but not the friendliest or most welcoming. All in all, good experience and definitely a way to capture the essence of small town Pillager.