It's an Ace Hardware and steroids. It's the biggest ace I've ever seen. They have ton of cool…read morestuff, household supplies, and products and had a couple different like areas and levels. A huge lumberyard. The staff was fantastic. They had everything you need.

Love the owners. love the staff. love the products! It's rare to leave a store happy even when you…read moredidn't get what you wanted. But that's how these people roll. And the free donuts and croissants in the back are genius! (I wish!!! )

The staff was very helpful in helping me find what I needed. The staff was polite and the store was…read moreclean.

Mostly nice folks but unfortunately I keep getting the one REALLY crabby guy who works there. He…read moremust really hate his job. Yikes!

The Ben Franklin and Joyner Department stores will not disappoint you. They carry Pendleton…read moreclothing for all ages, shoes, unique coffee blends and household everything. There is so much to see there in all of their merchandise and hard to find items for the home, etc.

If you need it, Joynes will most likely have it. If they don't have it, you most likely don't…read morereally need it. This store blew my mind. It was a shopping experience that took me back to the old fashioned Ben Franklin I grew up with a mix of modern day boutique. I don't think there are many stores where you can buy craft supplies, children's unique toys, running shoes, maple syrup and Pendleton sweaters and blankets. I will agree with some of the other reviewers and say that the prices are on the high side. Being from the Mid-West I thought all prices in Minnesota were higher. However, I understand much of the areas I was visiting were tourist towns, or remote areas and that alone explains the price increases. Being a small town and a tourist town, the staff was attentive and friendly. They made shopping a fun and pleasant experience. If you're in Grand Marais, you've got to at least walk through this store and be amazed with the variety of merchandise.

I had dismissed this as merely a hardware store. I was wrong…read more I had visited the nearby Zup's grocery store for mouse traps (among other things). I didn't like the selection, and decided to try Julie's. I had also visited Zup's Dollars for stationery and a pen, but the selection was poor. Julie's True Value met both my needs. The mouse trap selection was diverse. As for the pens, I was overwhelmed by the options. If that wasn't enough, they have yarn, and embroidery floss. I could tell from a glance that they had the normal hardware stuff, but it is also a craft shop. I was impressed. I know where to go for such materials the next time I'm in the area!

Don't EVER ask them to fix your small engine. I dropped my lawnmower off 2 years ago. They gave me…read morethe 'we're really busy' line....while staff sits around. I finally decided to take it to someone else but when I go back......it's not there. The manager then tells me I never dropped it off - even though I was the one who pushed it into their workshop area. Basically.....it's MY fault and they never took it in. Oh - and then tells me it was really old and rusty anyway (which it wasn't!)....all it needed was a tune up. My fault for not getting a receipt saying I dropped it off, but someone stole it and I will NEVER use their store unless it's an emergency....but I'd rather drive to Two Harbors or Lutsen and give them my business.

Renting E-bikes from Electric Trails is a must-do activity on your next trip to the North Shore!…read moreThe rental process is quick and easy, and the staff gets you fitted with a helmet and a quick tutorial on how to use the bike. The bikes are very user-friendly without a ton of buttons/controls, which makes them easy to use and operate. The check-in and rental process only takes about 15 minutes and then you can be on the road! The staff will give you tips on recommended trails and loops to take on your ride. The paths are well-marked and bikes can go off-road as well if you want to add a little more adventure to your ride! We had so much fun riding bikes around the North Shore. It's a great way to see more of the area without a ton of strenuous effort. By the end of our ride, we were asking how much it would cost to buy the bikes! Super fun activity for families, friends, and couples.

We showed up w/o reservation and initially thought it was over, but magically they had two left…read more Heavy duty bikes, bombproof. Wonderful ride route up to and past Tofte. Wildflowers were fantastic (July 2024, lots of rain in spring). Simple controls - this was our first ever e-bike ride. Five minutes of instruction and off.

I received outstanding support from SpokeNGear after my online purchase. I Highly Recommend them!read more

Top notch independent bike shop. Great service, excellent staff people. Awesome selection of…read morebikes and accessories. This is THE place to gy o north of Duluth