Diamond in the rough! Honestly, their prime rib dinner special was one of the best steaks I've…read morehad. Cheap and generous pours for all the drinks we enjoyed. I can't wait to come back here. Service was excellent! Not only was our server polite, efficient and attentive, but she anticipated all of our needs better than a 5-star restaurant server's expectations. Ambiance is the only downfall here, but is on par with any other family restaurant up north. I would happily deal with the outdated backwoods decor and slightly dusty window shades if they can keep their prices this low! Get the prime rib steak dinner if you can! My steak was perfectly prepared medium rare as ordered, and it had a nice crispy char on both sides. I highly recommend the side salad because it had the best croutons with a light and buttery crispy crunch like a baked croissant. I opted for a loaded baked potato for a dollar upcharge and was very happy with the amount of bacon, sour cream and butter that was added to my baked potato.

Food is always great. Service is usually pretty horrible. Servers avoid eye contact so they dont…read morehave to serve you. Last time we were there we didn't even know who our server was. Never saw a waitress the whole time.

The best food for college students, went there all the time when I lived in the area. All servers…read moreare nice and the cooks legit make food that could make god cry.

We stopped in for dinner on a Sunday night and were able to be seated immediately. The staff were…read morevery fast to bring out our food! The free chips and salsa were great too. Fun and clean environment. The parking lot is a bit tricky to park in and quite small but ample street parking is available. Located in quaint downtown Cloquet.

We went honeyberry picking in the area and one of our fellow pickers mentioned the honeyberry…read moreshakes served at Gordy's Hi Hat Drive-Inn. According to them it was a limited time flavor only during the season. Of course we instantly added it into our plans and the next morning we made the 30 minute drive from Duluth to give them a try! Driving into the parking lot, we were surprised seeing the almost Disney-fied, amusement park nature of this establishment. It's essentially an entire complex of buildings, including two food shops (one the main restaurant, one more like a cafe), a picnic shelter, completely separate bathroom building, playground, and even a dog walk park. This place seems like a destination type place, almost like Wall Drug in South Dakota or Bronner's in Michigan. We arrived just 15 minutes after opening and there were already a ton of people milling about. Luckily the main restaurant didn't have too much of a line and soon we had our milkshake in hand. Large Honeyberry Shake ($7.29) - Having eaten fresh honeyberries just the previous day, we knew that the flavor profile would be similar to blueberry, but more tangy and with some varieties having a somewhat of a tannic quality. This one tastes a little different, possibly transformed from being frozen and then blended with ice cream. It's pleasantly tart which is great on top of the sweetness from the ice cream. It's balanced and not too sweet. There are a lot of blended honeyberry pieces in the syrup that settle on the bottom of the cup. The overall texture is smooth and thick, tough to suck up the straw at first but softens later on for fuller sips. (5/5) Gordy's Hi Hat seems like one of those classic America, must visit attractions, on every road trip through Minnesota. From the one milkshake I ordered, I can see how they built up their reputation. I'd certainly revisit if I happen to be in the area again in the future! Bathrooms - An entire separate bathroom building Food: [5/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 5/5

I had an amazing experience with a group of friend at Gordy's!…read more This is such a fun small-town feeling place with friendly staff and great food. For what it is pricing feels pretty reasonable, and it's good to support local businesses. Seriously, this is such a cool, unique, and memorable place. I was really impressed with the BlackBerry shake specifically. I know they're known for it, and for good reason. Very creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness and fruity-ness. Also a good consistency where it is drink-able through a straw, but also enjoyable with a spoon. The burger was also very juicy, had a nice bun, and paired well with their fries and cheese curds. I would definitely recommend stopping at Gordy's if you're up north!

Delicious local farm to table food and friendly service. We each tried something different and…read moreloved what we got. Gotta try the Triple B bowl and Korean Brussels Sprouts. Amazing!

Even though we arrived 30 minutes before closing - the staff couldn't have been more gracious…read more Albert, I think was the name of the young man who seated us - he was gregarious and our server, Natalie was outstanding! Very personable and professional. Our food was delicious and arrived in what seemed no time at all. The accommodation to alter the "hot" or "spicy" on the menu was greatly appreciated. The restaurant is clean, as were the bathrooms. Local art hangs for sale throughout the facility - a beautiful way to highlight their work. Would definitely recommend.

We were in recently with a large group for a birthday dinner. We had a variety of appetizers and…read morethey were enjoyable! For dinner I had a turkey sandwich on cranberry bread which was good, not great. My husband had a burger the Crazy George. I had the Vikings Margarita which was called that because it was purple and it was delicious! Our server did a nice job of it a large group across two tables.

Excellent all around. Good, service and ambience. Good selection on lunch menu. I had chicken…read moretenders with their homemade ranch, hubby had beef sandwich. Both came with fries and great prices!

Cute place set back off a dirt driveway lined with large lollipops and blowpops. The candy store…read morehad a large variety at good prices. We found saltwater taffy, soda pop and violet crumble. Great stop for our road trip.

Discovered this candy store on Facebook this past September. They were sponsors for a hot air…read moreballoon festival. A drive to Carlton was an easy up and back from the TC. And this candy store was an easy find off the freeway exit. I followed the lollipops along the east side of a gas station. It was hidden behind the gas station. Lining the drive to the parking lot were pretty, tall pine trees. Doesn't look like much from the outside, but walking up to the door were family-friendly activities. A photo booth and wooden tables to play games, like checkers and jenga. Inside is clean and organized aisles of bulk candy. We came to look but did leave with a couple bottles of root beer and cans of Northern Soda company pop. The cashier wasn't too amused that I work in the same city that is manufactured in. I had also just gotten back from a trip to Wyoming and Montana and was on a Huckleberry high. I did find some Huckleberry flavored things there as well.

This place is awesome. We grabbed two seats at the bar and had every single one of their beers. The…read morebartender even gave us a taste of the root beer! Of course after all those beers I had to have pizza. I wanted cheese but I also wanted the whipped ricotta on there. She made it happen!!!! The place is enormous. Lots of inside searing. Outside seating. And covered outside seating. You can walk by the kitchen if you wanna see them work. They have a huge shop with merchandise. They have some enclosed area for kids to play too. Bathrooms are clean. They have their own parking lot. They have a cooler full of beers that you can mix and match and take to go! This place was poppin. People coming through for take away beers all day long. Wow. I love that. We had so many favorites. I grabbed few from the case and took half my pizza to go. This is the best brewery in Duluth.

Ursa Minor was another great stop on our pub crawl through Duluth. Even with the rainy weather, we…read morewere able to enjoy their covered patio while listening to live music, which made for a really relaxing atmosphere. The staff took the time to recommend beers based on what I was looking for, and every suggestion was spot on. Between the great service, live entertainment, and welcoming environment, it quickly became one of the highlights of the day. I'd definitely recommend making this a stop if you're exploring the local brewery scene.

Great service and amazing food with a comfortable setting. Thank you for a great experience…read moreEverytime.

Come for the breakfast and leave with some baked goods, delicious all around and friendly staff.read more

One of my favorite bbq spots in Minnesota. Great service with friendly staff. The inside is busy…read morewith a great energetic vibe. You can call ahead to get your name in the line for seating to save your wait time. The complimentary chicharron bowl was a great way to start the meal. Use the bbq sauces as dip. Order: Half rack ribs. Not the best texture on this rack. Just a little too soft for me. Salt level was aggressive. I would not recommend the portion we were served today. I think they just had an off day. Brisket. Tender and juicy. Perfectly smoked. This was a delicious bite. Bbq style Cuban sandwich. This was a memorable bite of food. Great spin on a classic. Sides: Mac and cheese. Creamy, saucy and flavorful. Highly recommended. Fresh cut fries. Definitely worth the upgrade. The dill lemon aioli is highly recommended. Cheesy grits. Yummy. The star of the show was the thinly sliced pickled jalapeño on top. Added that sweet vinegar crunch. Poblano corn. Good flavor. Just ok. Baked beans. Good bite but nothing special or memorable. I would skip. Collar greens. Tender and flavorful. Highly recommended.

Sat on the big patio with the dogs. They even offered a water bowl and gave them dog treats!…read more Great smiley service! Tasty food.