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I had to scream!! I will never go there again. What happened to the original soda fountain that was…read morehere for 100 years? There are less than 150 original soda fountains left in the entire USA. The Minnesoda was a totally original historical gem to the Park Rapids area and no longer exists because of thoughtless shameful owners. This was no minor change as Trip Advisor and Yelp try to claim. Look at the old pictures from just 4 years ago. DESTROYED the original fountain. They could have opened a NEW shop anywhere else in town but the new owners and the city decided to delete the history of Park Rapids. How sad and heartbreaking. They should have taken pride in preservation. SHAMEFUL!!!

Candy store There are 3 candy stores in downtown Park Rapids. In my opinion this is the best as far…read moreas selections, there are lollypops, gummies, chocolates and fun candies for kids. They also offer ice and Italian soda. The cutest shop- it's clean, well organized and beautiful. Service is so friendly and very helpful. We had to visit twice in one weekend.

Such a cute little candy/ice cream/gift shop in downtown Park Rapids. Their gifts were holiday…read morethemed on our visit and they had some very nice home decor for the Christmas season. They have ice cream featuring their signature bubble waffle cones. Tons of candy choices including salt water taffy, chocolates, novelty candies, and bulk items. Bright and well organized store, this place is easy to love. Friendly staff as well

Love this place! Lots of goodies to choose from. Excellent olive oils and vinegars. I appreciate…read moreyou can sample them. Great popcorn options as well. And can't go wrong with homemade ice cream. The strawberry balsamic is SO delicious. Staff is kind and helpful.

Gourmet popcorn with 20 flavors! Aren't sure what to buy? Go to their sampling station where you…read morecan try any of the flavors. Really great popcorn, caramel corn, and all the different flavor variations. They also have specialty olive oils and balsamic vinegar. In addition to popcorn, they have an ice cream counter, so you will surely find a reason to visit. I recommend getting popcorn to go and ice cream for now! Really friendly service and a cute little shop that is attached to The Good Life Cafe (also highly recommended).

We've ordered their All Around the Kitchen pizza many times over the past few years and it was very…read moregood. We ordered tonight and it was horrible. Hardly any toppings, 12" pizza with 5 pieces of sausage and pepperoni, black olives on only half, few mushrooms. Pointed it out to the server and her comment was "don't make it very often" with no apologies or attempt to rectify. We won't be returning even though we're locals.

Stopped for ice cream a couple of times this summer '23. Very busy place but they keep up! Kemp's…read moreice cream! Very good. A bit expensive! Did not eat any food but the pizza looked very good at guests tables. Plan to try a pie next year!

Such a fun shop with a lot to offer. Ice cream, coffee, yummy drinks, desserts, candy, breakfast…read moreoptions, and lunch options. Not to mention all their cute novelty gift options. Drinks were ready quickly and very good. Can't wait for my next visit.

Fun fifties seating decor! It's got everything! Up north t-shirts, hats, magnets, candy, Carmel…read morerolls, ice cream, coffee. Friendly employee with a good memory for the details of my coffee order, clean bathrooms, music that's not too loud, flyers on local events. We'll done!

The service and food are spectacular. I have nothing but good things to say about Necce's…read more restaurant and its staff. I go to every wine tasting because it's a highlight of my month

We visited at the end of August, when town was rather quiet. We ate outside, which was nice due to…read morethe mild weather. The service was pretty good. Pros: probably one of the nicer places in town. Good ambience. Cons: we thought the food was ok, but not special. I had the beef tips and mushroom sauce, wife had chicken cacciatore. Overall a fine time.

We stopped here for ice cream after a long hike in Itaska. Not only was the ice cream delicious…read moreand the hosts friendly, but their clothing line and other merchandise was great, too. The perfect little road stop.

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Good Life Cafe is truly Park Rapids' best-kept secret! This incredible, modern spot has quickly…read morebecome my absolute go-to whenever I'm downtown. Whether you get their Crispy chicken, or Falafel pita, Chicken Wings or chips & dips ...YUM! If you appreciate quality food, genuinely great service, and amazing drinks that are made exactly the way they're supposed to taste, do yourself a favor and go here! Everything feels elevated, fresh, and thoughtfully done, while still having that welcoming small-town feel. Once you discover Good Life Cafe, you honestly won't want to go anywhere else in town. I call it my little slice of heaven in Park Rapids -- and it deserves so much more attention! An absolute must-visit.

Truly wonderful service from start to service. Hostess takes you to your table, delivers menus and…read morewater, and waiter handles the rest. Our waiter, Mitch, made sure we didn't want for anything the entire time. We started with the chips & dips. The smoked Gouda cheese dip and guac were memorable--the chips and salsa were not. The BLT with thick cut peppered bacon was scrumptious, but the chips were blegh. I had the beet and basil salad and all I can say is I was looking forward to the goat cheese but because the lettuce wasn't torn/cut enough, you tussled with it on top (and that was after hacking through the beets) while you eventually discovered they rubbed the goat cheese on the bottom of the plate like a dirty little secret. The music, booths/tables, and ambiance were great, so we'd probably give them another try.

We eat here every time we are in Park Rapids. It is just what you would expect for Minnesota…read moreMexican. There is not a lot of spice or seasoning involved and their hottest sauce is not quite as hot as Whataburger ketchup. The people here love it and it is always busy. They have a great showing at Taste of Dorset even though most of the offerings are right off the Sysco truck and into the fryer. Give it a try if you're near Dorset but bring your own hot sauce.

This place is such a mixed bag. They're doing the absolute least on the inside. It's wide open with…read morecard tables (or something like that) scattered around, and honestly the vibe is more bingo hall than restaurant. The patio is a completely different story. It's gorgeous! It actually feels like a completely different restaurant. I loved that it's screened in, with a smaller unscreened section too. The fans kept it nice and cool even in the summer heat, which made sitting out there a great choice. Free chips and salsa is always a win, but the salsa itself was pretty bland. The menu is huge, with plenty of the classics you'd expect along with a few adventurous options I hadn't seen before, which was fun. I ordered the tamale and chile relleno dinner. Both were wonderfully seasoned and smothered in sauce and cheese, and both tasted pretty good. The texture was a little mushy, but not enough to ruin it. The sides of refried beans and Spanish rice were pretty basic, but they worked well as fillers alongside the main dishes. Service was friendly, but our server stayed pretty distant once we ordered, which made the whole experience feel a little impersonal. Overall, I might come back for the patio and a couple of the dishes, but it's not the kind of place that wows you beyond that.