Bravo!! Enger Lofts is all the hype! I hesitate to even write this review as I want to keep this…read moregem secret. Regardless, my #1 reason for selecting this space was because it is dog friendly. For a small additional fee, yes, your furry friends can attend. Reservations and basic communication are simple and there is no front desk staff like a traditional hotel aiding to the uniqueness of this spot. There is a digital lockbox where your welcome email will include instructions for obtaining your key fob. A designated parking lot across the street allows for easy accessibility in and out and every single store below the lofts (including the coffee shop) is dog friendly which is a major score! The entire building is ADA accessible from the walk up ramp to elevators (which was lovely bc my dog is a tripod and cannot accommodate stairs). To my surprise, a loft on the 3rd floor had 2 bedrooms which allowed each of us to have private areas with our dogs along with the common spaces to share the living room, kitchen and bathroom. The vaulted ceilings allowed for natural light to enter and the entire building recently had a makeover making our stay a complete success. Some tips and fun facts we discovered were hidden dog bowls under the sink including neutral disinfectant for accidents/ basic cleaning along with paper towels, sound machines for white noises located in the closets along with extra blankets, record player on-site with varying record options, and full kitchen with a stove. All amenities include but not limited towards: bar cart with bottle opener, shaker, etc., coffee cups, wine cups, bowls, silverware and cookware. The basement level has a really cool dog wash station which can also be used for bicycles, a smaller gym, a few restrooms and a conference room. Enger lofts is the perfect get-away and is a spot one can enjoy without driving around town as everything is within walking distance. Bonus: Bent Paddle Brewery is directly across the street in walking distance and is dog friendly on the heated patio as well as an on-site food truck. Enjoy!

190 degree coffee and tea is a great place. Calm atmosphere and great service. Much better than the…read moretypical chain coffee shops. A little out of the way from tourist stops, but this place is worth it!! When in Duluth, we will stop here every time!!!

A really cool coffee shop, if not just for the pretty old ceiling and amazing old coffee shop signs…read morehanging off it. This appears to be affiliated with a Christian church, but the coffee is really good as are the baked goods. I really enjoyed their unique list of specialty coffee drinks - I got a cinnamon roll late. Very good! Also kind and helpful baristas. This is a cute place! Honestly nothing beats those cool old signs - great decor choice.

What a cool place, we drove up from Duluth as it is advertised as having a large play area for…read moretoddlers (we have a 19 moth old!) as our daycare is closed today. Man is this place great for young kids! Lots of toys and stuff for the kids to do... The lady that was working was super nice and helpful, I had a hot cup of decaf which she left room for cream and sugar! So that means she listened! We all had breakfast sandwiches and they were very tasty and made well! Service was good and fast and the place is VERY clean. My only complaint is in the back where the kid area is there are some steps leading down and no way to block it off so a toddler may well tumble down and that would be bad. But that being said as a parent you should be watching your kids! All in all we will be back!

I always have a great experience, in these unique shops, a little higher priced but I always find a…read morelittle something.

Great service and merchandise! Locally owned so be sure to support! I get all my work clothing here…read moreincluding shoes and boots!

After seeing a piece on television about City Girl Coffee Company, she had my ear because I am a…read morediehard coffee drinker. But, I drink coffee like my adult drinks--what I like, I buy. Nothing to do with reputation, popularity or price, but strictly driven on taste and preference. Now, that I have my own job and my own check (20 years as a home maker), I have a little more disposable cash to endulge my personal hobbies. Coffee is one. So much so, I really considered opening a small independent coffee shop. Therefore, it goes without saying, I know about coffee--from soil to hot cup with cream. So when women entrepeneurs were showcased that morning, City Girl Coffee got my attention. Especially when she said beans are roasted and ground the same day. And she talked about the history of the parent company Alakef Coffee; a company started by her father because he wanted a good cup of coffee. Since I was running out of coffee and taking a trip to the Costco for my coffee takes planning and a 20 minute drive, I decided to give a go to Alakef. The worst that would happen is that the coffee was okay and I would freeze it as my emergency stash. The best, I would have a great cup of coffee. So I ordered a bag of French Roast (I like strong, dark coffee) and waited for its arrival. My coffee arrive the next week and I ordered ground because the convienence. When I sipped that first cup, I knew. Fresh roast, smooth taste, no bitter notes and great taste. Gentle but good coffee. Nothing harsh. My subscription for French Roast and Brazil ordered. My husband stopped drinking coffee about 3 years ago joined me in a cup--he takes his black. He vowed to get up in the morning and join me for coffee. Take aways: 1. If you like coffee and want the convience of home delivery give it a try. Subscription would cost you less than take out coffee anyday. 2. Smooth and not bitter coffee. The dark roast is not like Starbucks bold-gentle smooth taste without the harshness. 3. French Presh will yield the best flavor. Good luck and enjoy the coffee. To Alakef, thanks for making me happy in the morning. https://alakef.com/

If you like a darker espresso roast then this will suit you well. I'm not a second or third crack…read moreguy:)

High end brands. Wide selection of clothing, footwear, and outdoor equipage. Lots of stuff for…read morefemales ! I stop by whenever I'm in Duluth.

Kudos to human kindness. Recently purchased an item at trail fitters (an insect shield head net)…read morethat fell out of its package when I walked back to my car. Went and retraced step to no avail. Shared my experience w staff at trailfitters and they replaced my item for no charge. What great customer service and human kindness!

This is always a MUST DO when we're in Duluth. It's the cutest distillery I've ever been to and…read moreyou know how much they love what they do when they painstakingly take the time to craft the most beautiful menu (each menu has a cool theme) and of course the most beautiful cocktails. The theme of the menu this past time was board games. The drink I had on my most recent trip was Princess Lolly and an Espresso Martini. My previous trip was mini cocktails. Mac was my most recent server, and she was not only friendly but very helpful on selecting a beverage. Drinks were divine! I also love their lounge with comfy chairs and fun games. On the previous visit, they even had live music.

Super drink options both alcoholic & NA during happy hour... also nice apps like lefse chips & top…read morethe tator as a dip, so delicious! Staff super helpful in planning a in the future large event on site. Games available to play were fun and so hilarious that partner and I laughed so hard we cried. Overall space design was festive & party like.

Best hot vanilla latte around!!! The ice cream is great also and the staff is friendly.read more

The 4 stars are not for the stereotypical souvenir outpost that fronts Tom's Logging Camp. That's…read moreonly where you need to go to pay for a ticket to enter Tom's Logging Camp, the 4-star attraction here. Tom's Logging Camp ($5 per person) is a self guided walk on a trail behind the souvenir shop. It's a peek into what an actual logging camp was like, something I assure you I'd never once in my life thought of before visiting here. It's kind of a fun little stroll. You peer into or walk through cabins that have handwritten explanations of what you're seeing. The signs explain everything from the equipment the loggers used to the food they ate, to the jobs of the cooks and the blacksmiths. It was here that I learned that the Finnish workers, when they arrived on Duluth's North Shore, were the hardest workers but they'd work only in camps with saunas. Tom's Logging Camp erected a sauna, naturally, because Tom wanted Finnish workers. I also learned that loggers were filthy and drank heavily: * In the bunkhouse, a top bunk was in demand as the bugs crawling on you would fall downward, preying instead on the inhabitant of the lower bunk; and * A special cabin has been erected here to let visitors emulate the experience of being a drunk logger. Everything leading to and inside that cabin is askew and somehow, it had me chuckling exactly as I'd imagine a drunk logger might. Boy, did I learn a lot of useless interesting stuff here! As you walk the trail you can purchase food to feed trout then goats and finally, llamas. So come to Tom's Logging Camp to have the fun experience of a llama eating out of your hand, being a faux-drunk, and learning a bit about life in a Minnesota logging camp.

The service was fantastic. The owner was funny and nice. The selection was many different things at…read morethe store. The value was reasonable.