I flew up to the area to cool off. I borrowed a bike and rode here. I sat outside on their nice…read morepatio. I enjoyed the fish chowder with a side of cheese curds. Both were very tasty. The service is very good.

Our Airbnb host recommended the Farmhouse for lunch, as they source their meat directly from their…read moreown farm. The burgers, also available frozen in ground beef and lamb was tasty. We ordered a cheeseburger, and the fish soup. The burger that came with tortilla chips was flavorful. The fish soup, however, was disappointing--it was mostly potato with only a few small pieces of fish, making the ratio feel about 90% potato to 10% fish, which didn't justify the $6 price. We also shared a large order of fries, which were crisp and tasty, though it's hard to go wrong with fries. Service was quick, with just one person at the register (likely the owner, based on a newspaper feature I saw). The café has wifi, plenty of seating, and a steady stream of customers, which suggests their products move quickly and stay fresh. Overall, a good stop for a hearty burger, but I'd skip the fish soup next time.

Service was intentional: Hosts, bartenders, servers, and bussers, were all helpful. Belle was an…read moreawesome server! Environment was pretty fun: Small and cozy, yet didn't feel crowded. Food was fantastic: from the Wings, to the burgers and sides - everything's flavor was amazing and textures were perfect. Be careful - "spicy" is pretty hot!

Popped into Burger Paradox right at the tail end of dinner rush and we got a fresh table. Our…read moreserver (Taylor) was quick, knowledgeable, attentive, and gave great suggestions. We started off with KBBQ Spouts & Buffalo dill pickle fries and they both were excellent. After a bit of a wait our burgers and fries came out hot and ready to get smashed. We all ordered different burgers (Table of 4) and after the appetizers we knew we were in for a treat. All in Burger Paradox was stellar and I'm now I'm a food coma writing this review. Damn. 5 Stars

The portions here are glorious! We had spent most of the day driving and had forgotten to grab food…read moreearlier in the day, so this was our first real meal (minus the snacks!). There were lots of contenders I wanted to go for (eg the teriyaki barbecue mushroom Swiss burger!), but I ended up deciding on the Chuck Norris + I definitely wasn't disappointed! (It is a lotttttt of food.) Aside from being a burger, it was also topped with ground beef and onion rings + we were able to choose different flavors of bbq sauce too! (My memory is failing me a little and I should've written this review sooner, but I believe there was their house bbq, apple, and blackberry!) Might have been blueberry? It was delicious + we def ended up having leftovers for the next day. We got fried mushrooms and cheese curds to split too! The decor here is fun + if you're looking for something other than a burger, they do serve breakfast all day + also have salads and sandwiches too! Service was friendly and pretty quick!

This place was a great stop for lunch, albeit the only option in the area for the most part. We…read morewere taken care of pretty quickly, and the food was good but the burger was just ok- pretty dry. The cheese curds were good, but the ranch was definitely homemade, and the fries were good too. Overall decent, but wouldn't say it's the best place to go on the north shore.

We are from out of town and after we rode the Duluth River train, we pulled up the gps map to look…read morefor some restaurants in the area. We drove by a few that didn't look as interesting as we thought they would, and then decided to try this one, even though it was way away from where we were it looked like a good menu. We were not disappointed. Service was great. Food was great. We are an older couple so we're happy to see that they had seniors menu with some smaller size burgers. Amazing flavor on the burgers and the best french fries that we have eaten in a long, long long time. We only get to Duluth about four times a year, but we decided that this is where we're eating every time from now on.

Accidentally found this place on maps. Tip: always zoom in and out in an area when looking for food…read moreas the buttons seem to pop at different "elevations". SO glad I stopped. I had the special, a simple cheeseburger and fries. Simple it was not. This will now be my go-to place for a burger whenever I'm in town. The burger is never frozen, the fries are real and fresh cut (but they do it right and soak them in water). OMG, I was expecting a typical flat little burger and a half a dozen bites of fries...oh no, bring your appetite my friend! The burger was juicy and thick but also fully cooked. The fries were divine! They were golden brown with a perfect crisp, skin on for flavor, and not too skinny nor thick AND didn't leave me wanting more. I ALWAYS want more fries. I made the mistake of saying "no" to tomato and lettuce and onion. They are usually a little limp leaf of nearly white lettuce and a paper thin slice of lacy flavorless wet tomato. Nope, not here. I saw them preparing other baskets as I was sitting at the counter awaiting my order...the fixings were thick, bright, and crunchy! Don't skip it. I'm also super excited to try their other dinner selections like meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy. I have a hunch the potatoes won't be instant. I'm curious about breakfast too, although I'm never in town that early. They have a small selection of desserts as well. They also serve my favorite root beer, 1919, along with 1919 cream soda which I didn't even know they had! Just like the quality and quantity of food, the service is what I remember it used to be. I was greeted with a genuine warm and welcome smile. I wad given an appropriate amount of time to decide before being pestered multiple times. My questions were answered without a look of annoyance and I wasn't made to feel like a bother. The small talk was personable and appropriate. Service sets the tone and I felt comfortable and belonging. The ONLY reason I didn't give it 5 stars was it kinda yucked me out nobody wore gloves at any point. Grabbing fistful of potatoes out of a bucket of water would require a type of dishwashing glove, and I get that they are fried in hot oil so that didn't bother me as much. It was more the handling the raw fixings without gloves and noting that the lettuce (as beautiful as it was), and I'm assuming the other vegetables, we're not washed prior. I don't think many restaurants do for the reason of preparation speed and ingredient longevity. That part bothers me everywhere because all I can think of is pesticides and germs. I don't typically end on a less than positive note but, I knew this one was going to be lengthy and people's attention spans short. I lied, I will say this...I left very happy and satisfied and NOT smelling of grease! In summary, GO!

This is a solid restaurant in Mellen, WI. There are not a ton of dining options, so we were a…read morecaptive audience. They have a fish fry on Friday nights which was delicious. My husband had pizza, which was good as well. The servers were very attentive and checked on us often. I would definitely come back if I were in the area.

Food was excellent, service was amazing. complimentary chips and homemade salsa. Will be back!read more

Right from when you walk in the door you know you belong here! Super friendly staff and other…read morecustomers! I can't remember laughing so hard at the tales being told. It was great and so warm! I had the hunter's chicken sandwich and it was very tasty! Absolutely returning and highly recommend!

Best burger in the North Fun atmosphere with great local…read moreflare. Can't wait to get there for lunch with the guys

Spent the day in Hayward and was looking for a good lunch spot, and I'm so glad we stopped here!…read moreThey have both indoor and outdoor seating, and the whole place was very clean. Even the restrooms were super clean and modern. I happened to be waiting for the restroom while we waited for our food, and an employee came out after washing his hands, so cleanliness is definitely a 10/10! We only waited maybe 6 minutes for our food, which was surprisingly fast, and it was amazing. Everything tasted fresh, and the flavors were so good and creative. Definitely a great lunch spot and somewhere we'd come back to!

Great spot - friendly service. I had poutine and a beer, my husband had a fantastic beef sammie…read more The fries are great. Will definitely go again next time we are in area.

Neatly decorated dive bar style interior with vintage signs and license plates…read more The staff were friendly, and the customers seemed to mostly be locals. The food was delicious! I tried poutine for the first time and was impressed. It was a large serving. I would get it again if I was there. The burger was also pretty good. It wasn't life changing, but I wasn't disappointed. Maybe I'll try a different style next time. If I was in the area, I'd come back. If anyone was in the area looking for a burger or a good pizza I'd send them there.

Good service by Gabriel! Good timing and friendly. Rustic Bar Restaurant with NorthWoods Vibe…read more Burger pics attached. The buns were fresh and the burgers are good! Fries hot and generous. You can't be hungry after these. Everyone liked their food. Had Fomo on the calzone. It looked fab and was told it was. Meat lovers Filled with cheese and meats. Party of six very happy.

Hot wing night is 10/10 . Service was very prompt & friendly. Ambiance is true northwoodsread more

Whitman's is a longtime local bar and grill in Hazelhurst. I've been driving by since we purchased…read moreour local property in town 35 years ago. For a variety of reasons, last night was the first time we stopped in for a burger and beer. I'm sure it won't be the last. Orders for food and drinks are placed at the bar. You can eat at the bar or one of several tables just off to the side. Food and drinks are cash only and the kitchen doesn't have the capacity to serve groups larger than six to eight. They have a small but decent selection of tap beer and of course a full bar. The burger I ordered was as good as any I've had at a local bar and grill -- thick, juicy, topped with cheese, onions, mushrooms, and a tasty (though generic) BBQ sauce. An ample amount of fries (skin on) completed the basket. They offer a number of set combinations or you can "build your own" with any of the ingredients they stock in the kitchen. I might not be a regular--I only occasionally indulge in burgers like these--but I'll come back for another, hopefully sooner than 35 years from now.

Always has the best tasting drinks for a good price and the girls always greet you with a happy…read moreface!

Great coffee -- I get the same drink every single time and it never disappoints. You can tell they…read moretake pride in what they're making. The only downside is that they're pretty slow. There's almost always a line (which honestly says a lot about how good the coffee is), but it definitely doesn't move quickly. If there are only a few cars in line though, it's an absolute must-stop. Also... their bagel sandwiches are SO good. Highly recommend grabbing one while you're there.