After a particularly painful physical therapy session I decided to treat myself…read more I stopped here because I wanted to try a locally owned business; I'm new to the area. The place is clean and tidy, there was a line, but it went quickly. The team behind the counter seemed like they were working well together. The person who scooped my ice cream was friendly and offered me a cup and spoon in addition to my waffle cone. I really appreciate this since it was a hot day. The only other thing that could be better about this place is if they had one or two non-dairy ice cream options. Otherwise, great spot!

At King Of Creams, you get good service, smashburgers that are available in 1/4 lb 1/2 lb, 3/4 lb…read moreand 1 lb sizes, and wickedly good (and spicy) fried pickles. Definitely worth a stop if you're in Duluth.

Good lunch from Toasty's! We placed an order to go and at it by the lift bridge…read more I enjoyed my veggie sandwich. My husband got the steak salad which he enjoyed. my son got the burger and said it was 'okay' Paid parking out front. Friendly staff.

A quaint soup n sandwich place for a light linch/meal. Very reasonably priced. Good homemade bread…read more But you get what you pay for. I had a philly dilly. It was ok. Nothing like I would expect from a Philly sandwich. I certainly was not jumping up n down with the ooh n ahh like many others. But this is Duluth. May be it is as good as it gets in this town. Staff is very nice.

I had the grandma burger off the senior menu, Just the right size for me. It was cooked perfectly…read moreand they have homemade fries. Service was great.

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!

Best smoked food in the world. I get the northern bagel every time and it always hits the spot. I…read moremake it a habit of planning my trips up north around a stop for a bite here. The service is great (a bit busy but that speaks to the quality). It's a cute little shop under the building and feels cozy.

Northern Waters Smokehaus is one of the most recommended restaurants in Duluth. Located…read moreconveniently in the center of Canal Park, we stopped by on a sunny Wednesday early afternoon, hoping to score some of the best sandwiches in town. Even though this was well past lunch time at 2PM, the outside patio was packed and there was a line of 10 people or so to contend with to order at the register. Due to how busy it was, our food took about 20 minutes to arrive. The Squealy Dan, Porketta ($16) - Unlike most other restaurants with Iron Range Porketta, Northern Waters slices their porketta thinly instead of pulling the pork apart. It has a pleasant spiced flavor and the texture feels as if it's cured rather than roasted. It's relatively tender, and while they give a decent amount of meat, it's completely overshadowed by the heavy spicy quality of the black pepper and the acidity and vegetalness of the crunchy pepperoncini. There's a bit of melted gooey provolone on top of the porketta. While nice, there's not enough to balance out the peppers. This is all on a crusty almost baguette-like hero roll, toasty and warm. The sandwich is served with a side dip that's essentially black pepper and pepperoncini water. Definitely not needed given how overwhelming those elements are in the sandwich. (3/5) Pastrami Mommy ($19) - I haven't had bison pastrami before. Now I know why it's not very common - it's way too lean and dry compared to beef pastrami. Still, it's nicely spiced and peppery, and there's not much of the bison gamey flavor since it's cooked out from the curing. There's a little bit of mayo underneath and some mustard on top, but it's not enough moisture or fat in my opinion to counteract the leanness of the bison. While there are some slices of provolone above the meat, they are served cold. I feel like melting it with the pastrami on the griddle would do wonders to help develop some more unctuousness. It's also served on cold rye - perhaps toasting with some butter would also help. Otherwise, the sandwich is just too dry and lean for my tastes. (3/5) I feel like I ordered the wrong items. I probably should have gone with some of the seafood sandwiches, but I found it strange they only serve Atlantic salmon rather than local lake fish. In the end, I appreciate that Northern Waters Smokehaus makes most of their meats in house, but after trying their food, I feel like it's more hype than substance. Bathrooms - Larger ones located upstairs, shared with the rest of the businesses in the mini mall. Note: Northern Waters Smokehaus charges a 3% credit card fee. This is disclosed on a sign at the front register. Food: [3/5] Service: [ ] Other: [+] Final Rating: 3/5

We decided on Chicken and Whaaat for a quick lunch on our way up to Voyageurs National Park. This…read moreseemed like a locally owned fast food joint, obliging us to walk in a little after they opened to try out the food. I think we were the first customers inside but somehow we were order number 3 for the day! Ordering can be done either in person or on two convenient kiosks for the less social. Since this is fast food, the chicken isn't fried to order; instead, it's fried in batches, so the food is just assembled and handed out. Our order took only about 2 or 3 minutes to come out. Classic ($8) - As the name implies, this is a pretty classic fried chicken sandwich. First there's a sizable boneless thigh, battered and fried. It's a lighter crisp, more delicate than the typical breading and closer to tempura than traditional fried chicken. The dark meat still has a decent moisture level and the exterior fry tastes like the beef tallow it's fried in. There's crisp ripped iceberg lettuce leaves, some pickles, and a bunch of mayo on a slightly buttery and toasted bun. The bun still remains mostly soft to encapsulate the chicken and prevent anything from falling out. While the chicken itself isn't the most juicy, there's enough fattiness from the mayo to help things out. (4/5) Nashville Hot ($9) - This sandwich is the same format with slightly different ingredients. The fried boneless thigh is identical, but this time it's doused with hot chili oil and then topped with plenty of homemade ranch to help cool things down. The sandwich overall is slightly smoky and is only lightly spicy. I'd consider it on the very mild end of the things, giving only a slight warming of the mouth. There's so much sauce that it drips down the sandwich copiously, leaving a small puddle in the paper tray below. (4/5) I didn't find the fried chicken sandwiches here to be anything special, but neither do they really have any flaws. They're just normal enjoyable, and normal is more than good enough for a meal or two. Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms Food: [4/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 4/5

The dill pickle and hot honey sandwich were both soooo good! Coleslaw and mac N cheese were just…read morealright, but the fries, sandwiches and thick shake made up for it... highly recommend! Also, great and friendly service!

The service is wonderful. We had a shift change and both servers were friendly, efficient and…read moreresponsive. The food is great. I'm hooked on the fried sprouts. This was my second visit and I cannot wait to return. The decor is cool; artwork from local artists is very interesting.

He Ssaid: Duluth is a wonderful place to visit. The…read morelandscape is beautiful and there are several good foods places to choose from. Corktown has a good selection of both meat and veggie dishes. I ordered the falafel plate and I enjoyed the plate, immensely. Our waitress was really kind, too. She asked if we were there to fish (we were). The waitress offered to share some good fishing spots. Awesome. Pros: - Nice spot that offers quality dishes. - Smoked meats are good Cons: - I would rank other Duluth restaurants over this place, but Corktown is still a solid choice.

Such a fun place! We were passing through on our way home from a quick trip up north, and wanted…read moreMexican food for lunch. The vibes were fun, the service was quick and friendly, and the food was outstanding! We had Carnitas and chicken burritos, a birria torta, a ground beef and cheese quesadilla, and the small (which was huge for only $9.25!) walking taco. I'd highly recommend this place for a quick and delicious meal.

Awesome a little expensive though. Authentic tacos with carnitas and queso were extremely goodread more

Burrito Union is under new leadership and management and it is much improved! It is clean and…read moreambiance is great. We watched a World Cup match there and it was a lot of fun. Highly recommend!

This was an experience. First off, I wasn't sure when my friends would be there so I said I would…read morewait at the bar. A server came up to me asked me weird questions about what I already shared with the host. Weird energy. Our server looked like she just rolled out of bed. She was wearing some pajama looking shorts and a huge baggy sweatshirt. I don't normally judge anyone by what they wear but with this was unacceptable. Finally, I ordered the Fiesta Chimi and it was mediocre. My friend ordered the All American Burrito and this burrito was so disgusting. I am not sure what was in it but it was supposed to taste like a hamburger and French fries. This burrito was giving White Castle grey meat with raw fries. I'd actually eat a White Castle burger before I took another bite of that burrito. The menu needs work and I really hope the team is trying the food before they serve it.

With or without music, inside or out, it's a flavorful place. Menu is limited but always delicious…read more Perhaps the largest selection of craft beers in the Northland. Only 7 West competes there.

Nothing about this that I didn't love. The sandwich was great, the soup was great, they were busy…read morebut our food came out quick. If you're up in Duluth I would highly recommend