We were in town for a ski race: I had a quick breakfast one morning and cocktail/bar snacks later…read more Breakfast--The restaurant was serving a very limited menu. My eggs were way over cooked. My son's pancakes were good. The coffee was below average. Tip to the service...heavy cream and half-and-half are not the same thing. Breakfast alone earns two stars. My Bloody Mary w/Tito's later in the day was great. The boneless wings and cheese curds were fine...nothing special.

We spent the weekend at Giants Ridge and ate three times. First of all the service was very good…read more Everyone was friendly and quick to bring drinks and food. The food was OK at the lodge restaurant. Although the chicken wings were a 5 the rest of the food was like an average run of the mill family dining. The bar and grill at the ski chalet was better food. Again the service was fast and friendly. We had the veggie pizza per the waitress recommendation and it was very good. Both bars have a good selection of craft beers on tap. Overall I'm giving it a 4 because service, beer selection, and the pizza. It would get a 3 if I only had eaten at the lodge.

So the only thing that takes away the star is the blandness of the food. Coffee was flavorless and…read morefood just needed some seasoning. Staff was EXCELLENT, i'd go 5 stars for them alone. Just add a dash of salt and pepper to your food and skip the coffee and you're good.

I need to review two parts of this establishment. The food and the service. The food is 5/5. It's…read morealways fresh, delicious and filling even tho the prices have gone up, but who's hasn't? Now for the service. I believe her name is Jessie? She is a server there with dark hair, usually wears a bandana or beanie with hair in side ponies. She is so rude! I am always a nice person and she has visibly rolled her eyes, pursed her lips and made my interactions with her very uncomfortable and unprofessional. I do not know how the owner has kept her on all these years. I cannot be the only one who has thought of her as being very rude. She is rude in resteraunt and when I pick up orders as well!

LOVE this place. Great atmosphere, great food, good staff. It's a perfect place to pop in or hang…read moreout and work.

Coffee maker broken. Cinnamon twist was raw dough w combining and sugar…read more SURLY barista. This place must make most of its $ as a coffee shop during the day (like some places I have performed), and a bar a night (which must be great considering the ratings because the coffee and attendant service is horrible. Usually you have to go to another country to feel this unwelcome. Makes me want to leave out of sawbill next year instead of coming to Ely.

Not to sure how to feel about this place food was good price was threw the room atmosphere was goodread more

Sandwich from their deli rocked my socks. Super clean and lots of different options! My wife loves…read moretheir essential oils and soaps.

The best coffee!!! It's kind of hidden but really close to the main road. We only found it because…read morewe were looking for coffee shops on Google Maps. The inside is so cozy and there's a bike shop attached. They make their own syrups and they are delicious!! I got an iced caramel latte and it was my favorite of all the coffee shops we tried in the area. They have a lot of seating and the staff were all really friendly. We'll definitely be back!

There is no way to say this and not sound petty…read more I love specialty coffee. I love the taste, I love the smell, I love the experience. And for me, part of the experience is slowing down to enjoy the moment. No small part of that enjoyment comes from drinking my coffee in a proper vessel. It could be a ceramic coffee cup, or a bowl, or a heavy glass, or a demitasse cup on a saucer. Different shops can have their own style, but if you refuse to serve a well crafted drink in something other than paper, that's an issue for me. Especially when the proper cups are right there! I see them. And I get that washing dishes can be a pain in the neck, but coffee shops can charge what they charge for beans and water because they are providing an experience. Sorry. Thanks for hearing me out. Beyond that, this place is lovely. The people are friendly, which should not be a surprise in Minnesota. The cortado was good, but hard to fully appreciate or evaluate in its sad little paper cup. My family was happy with their drinks. And the outdoor space is simply magical. This is a tucked away little modern coffee oasis in a remote part of Minnesota and I'm very glad it exists and can provide me and others the energy boost needed after hours of nature walks in the area.

Always have had great food. Large variety plus coffees, smoothies, service is great ! Large…read moreselection of gift shop items especially in the fall and holidays. Cozy atmosphere .

Placed an order for a cake on a Saturday to be made for that following Wednesday at 10:00am. When…read moregoing to pick it up, we were told they never got the order.

Fabulous internet cafe in Ely. I spent time here one morning while my female cousins were getting…read moremassages 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.

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

Our group of seven stayed in Ely for three days. This great coffee shop was right next to our…read moremotel. The coffee was very good and the service was excellent. Would recommend this little coffee shop to everyone.

Log Cabin Coffee offers a cute rustic Northwood coffee experience. The building truly looks like a…read morelog cabin. It is also the only drive-thru to get your caffeine fix. In addition to the delicious hot and cold specialty drinks, LCC offers a variety of pastries for you to grab and go. My experience was a black drip coffee and a blueberry scone. Both were so good, I stopped by on my way out of Ely, for one more fix. With everyone in our group being from IL and one being a graduate of U of I, we were impressed that the owner was a graduate of U of I, too.

We were traveling through the city looking for a small local place to have a light lunch! We hit…read morethe jackpot- it was the smell wafting through the air that lured us in. I had the porketta sandwich with a cup of soup! It was great food and great conversation with the 93 year old local that goes there everyday!

'Cake for breakfast' was on a sign when we entered and that is pretty much what we did. They have…read morehomemade apple turnovers, one of my favs so I had to get that. So flaky and good. I also could not resist the purple flower cookie so I had to get one of those too. Yep, that and a cup of coffee was my breakfast. They have a couple of tables and counter seating inside. A couple of sidewalk tables outside are also available but it was raining so we bellied up to the counter. People in there were so nice. Cake IS for breakfast.

With empty bellies we were looking for a good food spot before we tackled our next state park. Yelp…read morelead us right to Sulu's Cafe and I am so happy it did. First we were greeted by, what I assume, is one of the daughters of the owners. She was such a gem and so polite! I work with kids around her age, and she had manners that would make any teacher weep with joy. We had some custom made sandwiches put together. Nothing you couldn't throw together yourself at home, but it is nice to have someone do all the work for you once in a while. They also had really nice options for the sandwiches. Everything tasted fresh and it came in good portions. We also ordered some of their baked goods. If you don't get their baked goods you are crazy. We started with a cookie, which we quickly ate. That turned into ordering a scone, then a second scone. I'm a fan of quality home made baked goods in bakeries. You can tell that this is made there by them. The two scones had slightly different textures and flavor profiles, but were delicious. It is really simple well made food, which is perfect when you want to picnic or enjoy a quiet day. 56/100

A friendly hometown cafe. The salad was large and packed with fresh produce. They made special…read morecroissants with jelly and butter for my picky boys and they loved them. Also have the option of a build your own deli sandwich or grilled cheese or Italian paninis. Coffee was tasty and we enjoyed a cookie as well. They also had a gluten free pastry option. Cute cafe with about 7 small tables inside and also an outside patio. We took our food down the street to the train park where my kids played while we enjoyed our meal. Great lunch and coffee spot!