OMG if you ever want to go back in time and enjoy a home cooked meal made from people that enjoy…read morelife, this is the spot. Stop in for lunch/ late breakfast and found this little gem. The food was amazing, super affordable and the people were so friendly. It is 3 hrs from home but I think I might have to make it back sooner than later. Can stop thinking about that place. Had the patty melt with fry's and the wife had the omelette. Sat at the front counter with all the photos of the past.

Shining Light Cafe is such a fitting name for this eatery…read more Truly home cooked food made with love and passion. You can truly feel like you are home when eating here as this place feels like your favorite aunts house on the holidays. The menu is well rounded, the food is super fresh and made in house and it is cooked to order and to taste. This is a spot I miss from this area, without a doubt a true Shining Light.

Great breakfast and lunch, inexpensive and delicious. Food is always cooked perfectly and the wait…read morestaff is friendly and on point. Best stuffed hash brown in the Midwest hands down! Coffee isn't for the bold strong brewed taste buds but it's 50 cents! Cinnamon buns are warm, homemade and delicious. Perfect compliment to the other breakfast items. Oh and their PIE! My niece loves their milk shakes and they never fry a bad egg in this place! Love the merchandise for sale as well. Being an out of towner we love stopping in for breakfast on our way in and out for our annual family fishing trip. Lunch items match up as well. Good salads and burgers to boot! Love this small family restaurant, don't ever change.

We stopped in for breakfast this morning. This was a rustic old cafe, that was northern Minnesota…read moreat its best. There were several local people eating, and everybody was friendly. We had the stuffed hash browns, ham and cheese omelette, eggs and bacon breakfast, cake donut, and a sweet roll. The food was very good and lots of it. Today was the best breakfast we have had the whole week that we were visiting the area. Our server was Sarah, and she was great. This place is/was worth a stop. It was good food and not fast food. If you're in the area give this place a chance for breakfast. Also they had an envelope that was marked for buying a veteran breakfast on their pin-up board, so don't forget about them.

Cheerful family atmosphere, friendly service, and the food was great. Very clean restroomsread more

Excellent ultimate stuffed hash-browns. Pancake was great. My husband and I split this and still…read morehad enough to bring home for breakfast the next day. All the staff was fast and friendly. If your driving by this is a must stop

Lovely little cafe. Exquisitely decorated with antiques and photos. Good food. Great service. Yummy…read moreice cream. Closing for winter. Try it you'll like it!

The Pine Cone is a very cute breakfast, lunch and ice cream cafe in a small town in Marcell…read moreMinnesota. About 220 miles north of Minneapolis. They serve quite a few of what I call a fisherman's breakfast. Just filling and delicious. All the servers and owners enjoy talking to the locals and the fishermen that come in. Very efficient and polite servers. A really nice small town atmosphere. I was impressed at how clean and tidy everything was and so many cute antiques on the walls and shelf. Oh and the ice cream is just wow! You won't be able to finish it! Lol Weather you're just passing through or stopping over to do a little fishing you just have to give the Pine Cone a try. Very reasonably priced with good hearty menu items. A very enjoyable experience.

Delicious lunch menu. It's so nice to have a cafe in Chisholm with fresh and healthy options. Best…read morecoffee on The Range. Their fruit fritters are my favorite pastry they make. Freshly fried, plenty of fruit filling, and HUGE. You could easily split or third one up, or save half for the next day. Finally, I have never met an employee there who hasn't been super friendly. If they have time, they'll even chat with you. If you live anywhere on The Range, make your way there for some lunch. You won't regret it.

Great baked goods, plus, critically, coffee from a competent roaster drawn by a competent barista…read more Surprising Range find!

Friendly waitstaff, cute interior that looks very north woods and cozy, and a comfort foods menu!…read moreThis place is everything you want and need when heading up north or back home from cabin and lake days:) we had the chicken fried steak (which was perfectly slathered in gravy, and not chewy!!), and the homemade corn beef hash! The hash was really good, it was served with eggs and toast to make it very filling! The chicken fried steak satisfied my desire to get some red meat and the hash browns that came with it were cooked to perfection (they are the best when they are crispy!)! We paired this with raspberry iced tea to get a comfortable homey meal. We'll definitely be back for a burger and walleye sandwich sometime!

We came here for breakfast and it was divine. Both the breakfast sandwich (amazing ciabatta bread)…read moreand the country fried steak were perfect. I'm coming back for that steak!! Friendly staff. Super fun atmosphere based on Bigfoot. 100% recommend if you are in Remer, MN.

This place was the only place around the area that served breakfast and it is excellent…read more The first day my husband had the corned beef hash and I the small stuffed hashbrown. So glad was small because if was a huge and delicious side switch of cheese, ham, and onions. My husband truly enjoyed the ash. The homemade strawberry was delectable, so good I could not get enough The second day, knowing the servings were big we shared an omelet, which was also delicious and I asked for the jam. The servers were very friendly and helpful This place is fantastic for breakfast and we highly recommend it.

A real place with real food and people! We came to see the park and found this place for an early…read moredinner. The menu is simple but it was delicious! The people were so nice too. We're already talking about a trip back and it will for sure include food and drinks here!

Brewed Awakenings is a solid comfort spot to stop in and enjoy when in GR. The food/beverages are…read morefresh and overall pretty good. They have ample seating and some game you can play while visiting. My only issues - parking can be a pain and the cost is a little high if you are a family stopping in. Otherwise, great spot!

Been coming here for years -- not that often; maybe 6 visits total -- and am sorry not to have…read morereviewed it earlier. It's really good! Baristas, although shockingly young, appear to have had great training: espresso drinks are all properly drawn. (Source: coffee snob) Pastries and light bites have never disappointed. And it has a sweet, Retro Diner feel. Very clean and well-kempt. A must-visit if you're nearby!

Sat at the counter for breakfast after being told we could pick anywhere. The place wasn't as busy…read moreas we thought based on the full parking lot outside. Our server Jenny was great! She was extremely communicative. Tons of food options and all well-priced. Food came out very fast. I got the veggie omelet. The veggies could have been cooked through a little more, but it was still very tasty! Cute train decor everywhere. Bathrooms were a little dirty.

A true staple in Park Rapids. The moment you walk in, you can tell they've got coffee and service…read moredown to a science. Regulars joke with the waitstaff, and you'll often hear a cheerful "Coming through!" as they navigate the busy floor. It's my favorite spot for a nostalgic, no-frills breakfast. The food is always comforting, the coffee strong, and the atmosphere warm. The parking lot is usually packed--but trust me, it's worth the wait.

Young lady cashier didn't know the questions of the lady in front of us…read more We also had questions about the menu. She had no knowledge of, didn't ask anyone, just said, I don't know? Lots of options for lunch with Boars Head lunch meat, salads, burgers. There is a gift shop, produce, bakery, kitchen. A tourist stop kind of place. Husband liked his Bridge Builder burger. My Herb Roasted Chicken Salad had about .03 ounces of chicken. I had avocado added. Salad dressings are bottle dressings.

Lunch here today for four. Everyone loved it! They have a…read morewonderful selection of wraps, salads, burgers. Portions are generous and everything is made from scratch. I had the mango chicken salad with poppy seed dressing. It was absolutely excellent, but the mangoes were dried. I get this is Virginia, fresh mangoes are hard to come by. Had the peach custard for desert. The taste was as excellent, but the graham cracker crust was really hard to cut. Everyone else had a wrap - they are big enough that unless you are really starving I'd order a half. This is our new go-to place every time we pass through!