I was a bit disappointed in the coffee and the matcha tee. The mocha I got had grounds in it and…read moresome other sandy textures. The staff was friendly thiugh and I can appreciate the vibe of a small town business.

Now that they moved locations, Dream Cloud got even better!…read more This is the cutest coffee shop ever. Even better on a nice day, give yourself some time to sit and enjoy their garden where they have lots of tables and chairs, and bird feeders! The owners are incredibly kind people and passionate about coffee. Definitely plan to take some top-tier freshly roasted beans home with you. We happily stopped on each way of our last north shore trip, it's a wonderful place. Thank you Charlie and Emily!

Recently we stopped by Bearaboo Coffee on the way from the Twin Cities to Ely and a week later on…read moreour return. I notice that reviews for Bearaboo are mostly pretty old so a new one is needed. We were very pleased with everything - food service and ambiance. First Bearaboo is independently owned - it's not Starbucks - which is refreshing in many ways. The decor is homey. You order at the front, seat yourself and they bring your order to the table. Everyone on the staff seems happy and cheerful and you feel that your business is appreciated. The staff in many corporate establishments such as Starbucks etc appear to not care whether you are there or not. Food was good and I recommend the chicken salad sandwich on cranberry bread.

Cozy stop for coffee and sweets! Fast and friendly baristas, super cute logo and merch. Fun…read moreseasonal flavors and great classic menu options. Both the cafe au lait and the iced campfire mocha were great.

Love the egg bake. It was so fluffy. The masala chai was delicious as was my husband's turtle…read moremocha. Service was quick. We have a muffin and scone which were nice as well. The only draw back was that the menu board had no prices on it. They were blacked out.

Plenty of parking in the strip mall this coffee spot is located in. Was a little difficult to find…read morewithout using my phone as we saw the big sign from the road, but the shop was further away. Found it once I searched for it on my phone map. Got a large Vietnamese Iced Coffee and large Vanilla Coffee and it was $15. Seemed high priced for what we got. Coffee was ok, but nothing amazing. Service was a little slow. Seemed like a nice place to hang out or study. Would recommend lowering prices if possible. I like to support small businesses but with those prices I wouldn't go back.

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:)

Back Alley is one of the best local coffee finds. They use beans from Underwood Coffee, a local…read moreroaster, and the quality really shows in every drink. The cortado was one of the best I've had in a long time, and their house-made syrups are all super flavorful and unique. The space is fantastic, comfy seating, a great patio setup, and surf store with local products for sale. It's the kind of place you can hang out for hours. Jared is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, which makes every visit even better. A true neighborhood gem. Parking is literally in the back alley and there are lots of spots.

Excellent coffee and chai with a smooth, robust flavor. The cozy atmosphere makes it an ideal…read moreplace to connect with others or get some work done!

Stopped here on our way from Lusten ski hill to Duluth to get some coffee…read more I'll he sign says White Pine Market and Gold Eagle Coffee co. I had Havana and fiancée had Traverse specialty drink. Traverse cherry drink was the best of the 2. Very good. The store/market part is little vendor spaces. Cute place but you could tell they were short a worker as there was no one at retail stuff check out area. Have to check out for them in different are than ordering coffee. Also have coffee drive-thru.

Very cute spot! Has a drive thru for coffee and food. Tried the Boston iced coffee which was goodread more

Sweet little coffee shop where I enjoyed a delicious latte and blueberry milkshake. It was my first…read morestop after 3 days roughing it on the North Shore. Really friendly service and easy to find a seat. It was cozy in the back area, but people were friendly about making space as more customers showed up. Definitely a nice way to ease back into reality.

I think I like this place. I can't tell you anything about the interior as there is only outside…read moreordering through a window and dining to go. There are some table set up outside and around the building. The big feature is the build your own sandwich and that includes any wraps. The food is fresh and there is a nice variety of the more than just a coffee shop items. Service is friendly, at least the one person I saw. Carlton is a pleasant small town next to Jay Cooke, and dining outside is noisy being on a state highway with a massive parade of trucks.. but hey that's commerce moving so no complaints.

Really good pastries and coffee, and they had a wide selection of different role-playing game…read morecards, as well as a very nice space upstairs to go and play whatever game you want to.

Parking can be tricky in this area, but this shop is worth any effort. The dude working was super…read morefriendly. My husband got a coffee and browsed the Magic: the Gathering cards, and ended up buying some. I enjoyed looking at the gaming books, plushies, and stickers. This feels like a geeky safe space.