When in Canada, we…read more.. This place is awesome! Great service "for sure!" Great food "for sure!" Great atmosphere "for sure!" Everything was delicious. I had the Lucy Finn pancakes with some eggs and stole a few potatoes from my friend. They also have peanut butter on the table. Thanks!!!

Love the persians - great dough and icing. Nice atmosphere too. Highly recommend a visit!read more

I can't believe that this spot hasn't been hyped up more! Fresh sandwiches and crepes made right in…read morefront of your eyes. Cute & spacious outdoor patio. Pre-made refrigerated dishes & they carry some other local Thunderbay pantry goodies. I tried their FINNISH PANCAKE CREPE (4/5) and their SPICY RUBEN SANDWICH (4/5). I like that Finnish 'pancakes' are just a thicker eggy type crepe that's soft & chewy. They topped it off with fresh whipped cream & berry compote. The sandwich was interesting & overall good too. I liked the spicy kick from the kimchi. Definitely get the sandwich toasted with garlic butter. I love that you can also customize your sandwich or choose from the menu of sandwiches with predetermined fixings! I would check em out for a yummy & cute patio lunch/brunch spot.

Had the pleasure of enjoying some delicious sandwiches and salads from here as a gift to our…read moredepartment at work. I must say the sandwiches were slightly above average however the salads were quite tasty and packed with some very nutritious ingredients!

We came here for Sunday brunch with friends and ordered the Timberjack Special (all day breakfast…read moremeal) and Mojakka Meal (homemade menu). My husband and I wanted to try the Finnish staples. Overall, the food was good. The breakfast was standard and as expected. I liked the Finnish pancakes because they were soft, buttery, and the right amount of eggy. I just wished the dish was a bit more filling. My husband enjoyed his Mojakka stew -- it was hearty and comforting. The beef was tender. It wasn't the most flavourful stew, but I think the point of this stew is to be hearty and classic rather than unique / bursting with spices. Again, my only criticism would be the portion size being on the smaller side. The service was prompt and friendly.

Nova's is probably the most efficient restaurant I've ever eaten at, while still managing to be…read morefriendly. There was a bit of a line when we got there, but we were seated within five minutes. The hostess brought our coffee right away. The server was there in a couple minutes to take our order and the food was out in five minutes. It was amazing how quickly they moved people through there without seeming like they were trying to push them out the door. And, by the way, the food was excellent. You'll want to try the Finnish pancakes.

We went there to try the Finnish pancakes. We almost didn't find it! But it is a nice place. The…read moreFinnish pancakes are good.

When I went to Thunder Bay, all the articles mentioned that it was important to try the finnish…read morepancakes, given that there is such a large Finnish population in the area, and I knew I had to give it a shot as well. I ended up getting a combo that came with 2 pancakes, sausage, and potatoes and butter toast an this was pretty yummy. The pancakes were thing and sweet but not too sweet. I was not a big fan of the sausage but really enjoyed the toast which was nice and buttery and ofc the potatoes. This place is very reasonably priced, and for the price the portion is really big, which is awesome!

friendly service probably the best place to have breakfast in thunder Bay. Great food good portions.read more

Food was delish. Coffee strong,which is how we like it. Service fantastic!!!! Very attentive…read more Lots of seating, clean. Walk out the door to the shore for a view of Lake Superior. .

Good and atmosphere were decent, but the service was pretty bad…read more Came here on a whim after coming off of the Gunflint. We were mildly greeted and sat when we walked in. There was 4 of us. We told him there was 4 of us. He pointed at a table and walked away and we sat down. He came back with 3 waters. Never brought another water. Refilled the ones we had, but never brought a 4th. We did not have other drinks. Then my friend and I decided to split an entree. 3 times he said he would bring an extra plate. The extra plate never came. We will probably be back because its an easy place to go, but it wasn't the greatest experience.

We stop at this cafe every time we go through Grand Marais…read more We have never been disappointed. The owners are on sight, talk w the customers, the staff is great. Food is just the way you like it. If its not on the menu they make it happen anyway... Their BLT is actually filled with bacon, unlike other places where you get a two strip X of it in the sandwich. Their is bacon edge to edge! Omelets are good as well. Pancakes are good! And they stamp a little design on the top of them to add a special touch to your stack. Wish they were open for dinner! It is your typical cafe interior. Like its been there forever which adds to its charm. Its not a big place so getting there earlier is a plus, because it fills up fast. Worth the stop.

This place is nice, clean, and breakfast was delicious. Staff is friendly and attentive. The bacon…read morewas cooked to absolute crispy perfection. This is our new favorite breakfast place in Grand Marais!

We went there after visiting a local museum. The menu has plenty of choices. We thought we were…read moregetting a buffet but did not realize it's dinner only and we were there at 130. The dining room was nice also empty. The server set is the farthest for the nice window view. Also with trash under the table. We picked walleye nuggets and patty melt. The fries were good the slaw was good and fox was good a little greasy though and the patty melt good. The price we were charged did not match the menu. If we did not look at the bill we would have been over charged. They can sharpie out old price and update if they have changed. They did fix this for us. Another couple come in and was sat by the nice window with a beautiful view. Would go again when in the area. And try to go for the dinner specials.

The food is surprisingly good. We stayed at the lodge one night, had 2 meals at the dining room…read more Tried several appetizers, which were all tasty. Ordered the wild rice cheesy bread, the poutine and the chili shrimp. The bread had a great flavor and chew, the cheese was stringy and abundant. The poutine fries can feed 4 ppl. Loved the brown gravy and the crinkle fries had a lot of shredded cheese that gave a great sharp flavor. The shrimp remained crispy even with the spicy chili sauce drizzled on top. I gave this 4 stars bc the ambiance of the dining room was drab. No music, complete silence. No decor. The servers lacked any personality that made us feel like invited guests.

Delicious food with beautiful views of the lake across the street. The restaurant atmosphere has a…read morenice rustic touch to it also. My husband and I stopped in to Cascade Restaurant 2 separate times during our weekend trip up to Lutsen. The restaurant was conveniently located 5 minutes from our lodging- Thomsonite Inn. When you first enter, you grab a menu, sit wherever is open, and order at the register which is a different set-up but worked well for them. Our 1st visit, I ordered the seafood chowder and fried chicken dinner which were both phenomenal. Every spoonful of the chowder was filled with clams and fish. The portion size of the extra crispy fried chicken fed me for 2 nights. I left there so satisfied! When we came back for breakfast, I had another delicious meal of the avocado toast with balsamic glaze. I would definitely come back here for the delicious food next time we road trip up North again.

We started out the day here with breakfast before our long day exploring Lutsen. We chose this spot…read morebecause it's in a great location close to Cascade River State Park. When you first enter, you grab a menu and order at the register before grabbing a seat at a table. When we arrived, there was plenty of tables to choose from, which was super convenient for us. I personally chose VEGGIE OMELETTE with home fries/sourdough bread. The plate was decently sized. This is a good breakfast option. The omelette wasn't too fancy, but had all that it needed. The home fries were super crispy & well seasoned. I also loved that they had a sourdough bread option. Everything was well made/decently priced and is a great quick sit-down breakfast option in town.

The waitstaff is great. Food good and we just had Malts they are fantastic. We had a blueberry,…read morestrawberry, and maple. And an order of fries. Was nice after a long hard day of work. The fun stuff on the walls make for good conversation. We will be back. I just wish the cashier was not so off putting. But everything else is great. We ate the three times this week. And two of the times. Was a good cashier. So that was a nice experience

Do not overlook this spot! We stopped in after a long day of hiking and the food blew me away. The…read moreMalts are absolutely incredible. I truly don't think I've ever had a better Oreo malt in my life. We all ordered the portabella mushroom sandwich based on a recommendation from a friend and it didn't disappoint. It was flavorful, filling, and fresh. Everything we ate really hit the spot. We were seated immediately and had very kind and quick service. The interior is relaxed and cozy and perfectly embodies the up north, making it the perfect atmosphere for a laid back meal over some amazing food. I cannot wait to be back next time I'm up this far north!