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:)

Best bagels I've ever had on the planet. Fresh and yummy along with everything else in Lake Wind…read more Recommend this place so much.

Great coffee & iced chai tea on our bike ride around Port Wing! We just missed the live music they…read moreoffer, but that was okay since we had a nice talk with Jenny. They also offer a Airbnb downstairs too. Great service to locals and not-so-local (like ourselves). We relaxed under the maple tree in their lawn chairs and rested after biking. Great atmosphere!

Stopped in on a Saturday around noon. They still had lots of options! The ham and cheese croissant…read moremust be popular/ there was only one left! I saw they have frozen pretzels- which is perfect because I didn't want to eat it right now. I got two of those to go. I also got a blueberry danish for my husband- he approved! And two loaves of bread- the cheese curd and the rosemary onion in the one pound option. (They have a two pound and it's huge!) We enjoyed the bread toasted with butter and for avocado toast during the week. They offered to slice the rosemary onion bread but not the cheese curd- there's something about the cheese curd that they said they don't slice it. I can't remember. But it's fine/ we sliced our own. The pecan rolls and the cinnamon rolls looked amazing but I'm more of a savory gal. The shop was super cute. They have a sourdough class coming up. They have coffees and couches. Bathrooms for customers. Some merchandise for sale. They even have a monthly club where you can pick up or have your items delivered to you! Wow! I wish I lived in the area just for this bakery. I enjoyed reading about the business on their website/ two brothers!

This cozy shop had truly awesome pastries. We went carb crazy to load up for our day of…read moreexploration, getting a pecan roll, cinnamon roll, almond croissant, and chocolate almond croissant. Their frangipane was perfection. My husband had a drip coffee, too, and really enjoyed it. This place really lived up to the hype.

Delicious coffee that they roast on site. Staff are…read morefriendly- the maple syrup is local. Cute shop but not a lot of seating. More grab and go.

Such a gem of a coffee shop tucked away in Lutsen Minnesota. A small Swedish style cozy shop with…read moredelicious coffee, espresso drinks and some baked goods with friendly welcoming staff. A must stop when on the North Shore.

YUMMEH, would rec Don't really like matcha, but this place…read moremade it real good! The vibe is really cozy and they have lots of options! Though the online photos of the menu are a bit outdated lol

Very friendly staff, super cute vibes, and really good coffee! I got the Tasha Bear Latte and was…read moreworried it would be too sweet so the worker was lovely and used less pumps. It was perfect!

This is one of the cutest coffee shops we've explored! The coffee was delicious and the service was…read moregreat. There was a sitting are for guests to enjoy their coffee and variety of food items. What was unique and so interesting about this coffee shop was the back area where different vendors had all sorts of merchandise for sale. There were everything from used goods to hand made arts and crafts. It was so fun walking through and seeing all the wonderful things! If you're driving through Moose Lake, make sure you stop by! It's a great spot!

It's ok. I definitely think it's missing the mark on everything I've tried…read more This space was a million times better as Ben Franklin then a coffee shop.

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.

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

We had a really good breakfast here today. My two companions had the classic eggs, toast, potatoes…read moreand bacon type breakfast. I had a vegetarian breakfast burrito. The burrito was very good. Generous filling, a salsa and aioli topping combo that was so tasty together. Plus feta cheese. It was really delicious. The sweet potatoes that were fried on the side of one of the other breakfasts were incredibly delicious!! The service was fast and very kind and pleasant. It was a relaxing breakfast Thank you!

I was first introduced to this restaurant in the spring of 2021 and have stopped to have their wild…read morerice porridge (to die for!!!) every time I've been within an hour of a half of it since. The food is out of this world, the service is always top notch, cleanliness has never even appeared on my radar (high standards here), and the prices are extremely reasonable. You absolutely cannot go wrong putting this restaurant at the top of your "must visit" list!

I was optimistic to explore this small town pizza place for the first time! I placed an online…read moreorder which was super seamless, they use the Square platform and took Apple Pay which I always appreciate. Unfortunately when I arrived there was no greeting from any of the numerous staff. The two front desk employees were very busy with their registers and the phone, and it was 5 minutes before I was able to speak to someone. The main lady was a bit short with me, (and I saw her be much shorter with other customers). They were really busy, so I can sympathize with the stress, but some more manners would have went a long way. Unfortunately my pickup time was 15 minutes later than the ETA I was given online. When it came to the pizza itself though, they really delivered! It's possibly the best BBQ Chicken pizza I've had, even though I was surprised by the inclusion of dill pickles. If you're a pizza fan visiting the north shore it's definitely worth considering this place!

Shit pizza, if you want cardboard in a box of cardboard this is the place. Ordered a cheese pizza…read moreand they mustered have misread the order as "12 slivers of cheese and 4 cups of shit canned sauce please" I'll stick to the real pizza shops in the northland... being hungry and waiting extra 25 mins leave the shore is worth the wait to get to Duluth.