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    Friendly service, delicious food, and a cute patio to eat out on. Definitely going back

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    Cute and cozy little coffee shop that serves gluten free baked goods. Pretty barista makes you feel welcome.

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    Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - Deviled eggs at the Christmas Julbord Smorgasbord

    Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik

    3.9(772 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    If you're visiting Door County, you simply HAVE to experience Al Johnson's! This Sister Bay icon…read morehas been part of my Door County trips since I was in high school, and all these years later, I still love coming back. Yes, you're probably going to wait for a table -- just expect it and enjoy the experience! Once you're seated and place your order, though, the food comes out amazingly fast. You can't go wrong with the authentic Swedish pancakes and lingonberries, and I think you get a great meal for the price. I also tried the Swedish Sangria made with Brut, Swedish Glogg & Fruit this time, and it was tasty! And then there are the famous goats on the grass-covered roof! Unfortunately, we arrived a little too late in the day and apparently the goats had already called it quits. We even walked around back looking for them! No goats, but we did get to see their little staircase leading up to the roof. Next time, we'll have to get there earlier! Whatever you do, don't leave without visiting the gift shop aka Butik! Give yourself some time because there is SO much to look at -- Door County souvenirs, clothing, ornaments, home decor, gifts and plenty of Al Johnson's goodies to take home. We loaded up on Swedish pancake mix, cinnamon sugar, Door County cherry jam and gifts for family and friends. I think I spent almost 45 minutes in there! After coming here for more years than I'm going to admit, Al Johnson's is still one of those quintessential Door County experiences. Come for the Swedish pancakes, look for the goats, browse the gift shop and enjoy a little piece of Door County tradition.

    The food is good to average. The atmosphere is mixed: fun Swedish decor, but a very rushed,…read morefast-paced environment. This will not be a sit down and enjoy your meal experience. This is a We're-the-big-shots-in-town--aren't-you-so-lucky-you-get-to-dine-here?-Now-hurry-up experience. The service was rushed and the manner of the hostesses where you come in and where you pay is abysmal. No, really. I've never felt more like cattle in my life. The sour, amazingly unfriendly hostesses act annoyed you're even there the moment you walk in. No smile. No greeting. Only "What do you want? Stand there. Come this way." My wife apparently stepped too far past the host station and instead of, "I can take care of you there," the woman--without speaking a word and with a very annoyed expression on her face--walked in my wife's path and virtually pushed her in the direction she needed to be. After being rushed through our average meal, the person taking our money (all Al Johnson's wants) asked nothing about our meal, said no friendly word, made no eye contact, said no "enjoy your day" or "thanks for stopping in," only silently took the receipt and acted like it was an unwelcome interruption that I dared to even be standing there. I've been coming here since the mid-90s and wow has it changed. This place made their name with the Swedish pancakes and goats on the roof. They don't care anymore and they don't need to. You are a dollar sign and they will continue to be packed regardless. Do yourself a favor and go anywhere else. If you want a Door County classic, go to Julie's Cafe in Fish Creek. They're super friendly there and they aren't too big for their britches. Al Johnson's is a washed up, sub-par tourist attraction, one we will never be going back to nor recommending to anyone.

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    Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - Christmas Julbord Smorgasbord

    Christmas Julbord Smorgasbord

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    2 egg breakfast $9.50

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    LURE - Spicy Tuna roll

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    3.8(226 reviews)
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    Top to bottom, this place was wonderful. There's a small parking lot on front. Entrance was on the…read moreside. Beautiful garden outdoor seating. I chose to sit inside and was lucky enough to gave a seat at the window looking into the beautiful garden. There was an early bird special with $5 cocktail, and $35 three course meal! So I arrived at 5:25 to take advantage of this deal. The old fashioned was enormous and strong. A bit sweet and heavily iced. The appetizer salad was beautifully constructed with crunchy, wonderfully fresh veggies. And a ranch that was delicious (I don't usually love ranch). My entree was the chicken katsu which was huge and so crispy with a a sweet lovely sauce drizzled over it. And the cherry pie for dessert was the perfect ending. Even though I was stuffed, it was the perfect slice of cherry pie. A buttery, flaky crust balanced with the tart cherries.

    This was 9ne of the best dinners I have enjoyed in a long time. We started with the edamame which…read morewere sautéed in a teriyaki Sriracha sauce that was a little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, but all around extremely flavorful. My entree was the parmesan crusted whitefish. The fish was locally caught, fresh, flaky and perfectly cooked. The parmesan crust was tasty and did not overpower the delicate flavor of the fish. We enjoyed excellent service, great cocktails and a nice atmosphere. This was a highlight of our vacation.

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    LURE - Spicy tuna roll, good quality fish

    Spicy tuna roll, good quality fish

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    Door County Creamery - Turkey brie

    Door County Creamery

    4.7(216 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Found this place highly reviewed and after about 10 seconds of seeing photos of cheesy, stacked…read moresandwiches and creamy gelato, we had to stop by. Packed into this little restaurant is an artisan storefront, a gelato window, a bakery, and a sandwich place. Wanting to try a little bit of everything, we got their cheese charcuterie and an Italian grinder sandwich to share for 2. Stellar, all of it. There was a great variety of cheeses on the board, including a truffle cheese and some kind of herbed goat cheese (which were my favorites), plus a mini brie and a blue cheese (boy's favorites). The board came with a bag of fresh baked focaccia slices on the side to spread the cheese/jams on and it was soooo good. The sandwich had toasty, melted cheese on the roll plus a seasoned tomato/lettuce situation that tied together all the meats so well. Definitely a napkin-heavy meal. They have a water station inside to grab cups, and carry-out bags/containers by request. Theres seating outside only that wraps around the building. Half of it was shaded. We actually left to walk around and came back for the gelato. They were actively putting out new flavors as we watched, so if you are waiting for one in particular just ask! You can split any size between two flavors, so i did chocolate and strawberry sorbet, boy did chocolate and cherry. I loved his cherry, it was so fresh and tart. The chocolate was rich and fit super well with the fruit flavors. They let you taste beforehand too, and the cranberry was also a hit for me! I both wish this was open closer to me and grateful that it's far away. Id be spending a lot more money here if it was nearby. DEFINITELY give them a try!!!

    Stopped at Door County Creamery on our way out of Door County. Expect a long wait if you go around…read morelunch time. Also expect to spend an arm and a leg for a sandwich..... All that to say, the sandwiches are yummy. Both David and I liked the Hot Honey sandwich most. It was incredibly flavorful with some nice heat to it. The goat cheese was delicious and added a nice creaminess to the sandwich. The Turkey Brie was fine but would skip next time. I wasn't a big fan of the flavor of the turkey and David didn't like the jam on it. The sandwiches were very filling and loaded perfectly with ingredients.

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