So good!!! Homemade biscuit breakfast sandwich and pastries were exactly what the doctor ordered on…read morethis snowy morning. Super kind staff as well, played some tic tac toe - overall grateful to have popped in!

Decided to stop and this cute coffee shop on the way up the shore and it was a perfect pick me up…read moreto the morning! My boyfriend got 4 shots of espresso with whole milk and I got the butterscotch latte. Both were pretty good! The service here was WONDERFUL! So welcoming! There is space to drink your coffee here, but you are so close to Lake Superior, I'd recommend getting it to go so you can enjoy the amazing lake views!! Overall I would say this was worth the stop!

A grand Marais must-visit. Great variety of coffee and milk alternatives, and a STUNNER of a GF DF…read morecookie in their trail cookie. Their chai is just okay, but shines if you do a 'chider' instead - a chai/cider. Their new refresher drinks are incredible too. Punch card is worth grabbing if you're up a lot !! Always solid and friendly service.

Java moose is my go to coffee spot everytime I'm up in Grand Marais! Their specialty drinks are…read moreincredible and their breakfast sandwiches always hit the spot. They are always busy but get through the line very quick and get your food and drinks out to you extremely efficiently! Their menu has something for everyone and their indoor and outdoor seating make it the perfect spot to catch up with a friend over some amazing Lake Superior views.

Fika Coffee is an absolute must stop if you're traveling along the North Shore. Truly a gem…read more They roast their beans in house, and I highly recommend grabbing a bag to take home. The coffee is excellent, especially the lattes, which are incredibly smooth and rich in flavor. The maple latte is my go to and honestly perfection. The shop itself has such cozy, welcoming vibes. The staff is genuinely friendly to both visitors and regulars, which makes the experience feel warm and relaxed. Service is quick but never rushed. There isn't a ton of seating, but it's a fantastic place to grab a coffee before heading out on a scenic drive. They also sell artwork, apparel, stickers, coffee beans, and other fun local items, which adds to the charm. Overall, amazing coffee, kind people, and one of those places that makes a North Shore trip even better.

Delicious coffee that they roast on site. Staff are…read morefriendly- the maple syrup is local. Cute shop but not a lot of seating. More grab and go.

We would have eaten breakfast there but they had people working on their ovens. So we got coffee to…read morego. We sat outside at one of the picnic tables in the woods. First, the coffee was divine. I had an iced latte and the coffee flavor just punched through the milk. SO good. Second the shop was very cute inside and super nice counter staff. Plus the outside seating in a very woodsy little spot, complete with a creek bed nearby, was delightfully northern Minnesota! Highly recommend!

There is no way to say this and not sound petty…read more I love specialty coffee. I love the taste, I love the smell, I love the experience. And for me, part of the experience is slowing down to enjoy the moment. No small part of that enjoyment comes from drinking my coffee in a proper vessel. It could be a ceramic coffee cup, or a bowl, or a heavy glass, or a demitasse cup on a saucer. Different shops can have their own style, but if you refuse to serve a well crafted drink in something other than paper, that's an issue for me. Especially when the proper cups are right there! I see them. And I get that washing dishes can be a pain in the neck, but coffee shops can charge what they charge for beans and water because they are providing an experience. Sorry. Thanks for hearing me out. Beyond that, this place is lovely. The people are friendly, which should not be a surprise in Minnesota. The cortado was good, but hard to fully appreciate or evaluate in its sad little paper cup. My family was happy with their drinks. And the outdoor space is simply magical. This is a tucked away little modern coffee oasis in a remote part of Minnesota and I'm very glad it exists and can provide me and others the energy boost needed after hours of nature walks in the area.

LOVE this place. Great atmosphere, great food, good staff. It's a perfect place to pop in or hang…read moreout and work.

Really cute coffee shop. The staff were welcoming and friendly. They really do have something for…read moreeveryone. I don't think anyone didn't finish their drinks! From the mocha to the lemonades everything was spot on and reasonably priced. The baked goods looked amazing! Will for sure be going back to sample them before leaving Ely. 10/10!

A great spot to stop as you make your way up north!…read more It's right off highway 61, there is parking lot right next to the store and in case that one is full there is another one across the highway. There is a crosswalk but be careful, people drive quick! The space itself is small, no tables inside just a counter for ordering. It looked pretty busy when we got in but our food was ready in about 15 minutes. It was delicious and we will definitely make a stop next time we are in the area.

This was a lovely stop after we hiked tettegoche up on our way to grand marais!…read more We started with a small malt as an appetizer while we waited for our pizzas because we're on vacation ;) got the maple malt and it was a classic malt with a hint of maple flavor. Lovely. Then we split two pizzas- Hawaiian and bacon chicken ranch and sat on a table outside to enjoy them. Delicious and FAST! I was pleasantly surprised. Service was friendly and helpful. Would definitely return!

My son got The Club and it was SO GOOD!! Not a traditional Club sandwich. I got the grilled cheese…read moreand it was ok. Fast service, friendly staff

I loved their white chocolate raspberry cheesecake, it's got a dark chocolate cake base, cream…read morecheese filling, raspberry puree, and white chocolate topping and cream. It's such an amazing way to end a meal.

Log Cabin Coffee offers a cute rustic Northwood coffee experience. The building truly looks like a…read morelog cabin. It is also the only drive-thru to get your caffeine fix. In addition to the delicious hot and cold specialty drinks, LCC offers a variety of pastries for you to grab and go. My experience was a black drip coffee and a blueberry scone. Both were so good, I stopped by on my way out of Ely, for one more fix. With everyone in our group being from IL and one being a graduate of U of I, we were impressed that the owner was a graduate of U of I, too.

Best place in Ely!!! Their coffee is the best and they have the best service! I'd get coffee here…read moreeveryday if I could : ) highly recommend!

This was the perfect stop on the way back to Duluth from black beach. Kids got rainbow sherbet and…read moretheir excitement over the generous proportion for a single scoop was priceless! The caramel chocolate espresso scoop was also very good!

This place is a bright light at the end of the hiking tunnel. As you may know, there are numerous…read morehiking and biking opportunities on the north shore. We discovered this place on our covid19 vacation to the North Shore. We biked the Gitchi gami bike trail and hiked the falls. We noticed that this place served Bridgeman Ice Cream. Something I have NOT had for at least 20 years! I had the Peppermint Bon Bon which was outstanding. I learned that Bridgeman's was a local family business. Unfortunately MOST have closed including the one in Rochester and Winona. Best ice cream and burgers!

Stopped in to grab coffees before getting on the ferry to Madeline on a Saturday morning. It was…read morefairly busy but the line moved quick. We all ordered lattes with the various house made syrups (vanilla bean, caramel, maple) and we all collectively were like wow is this the best latte you've ever had?? We loved it so much we all went back later and bought beans. The decor inside is bright and vibrant with plants and ample seating. They have a variety of pastries that all looked delicious as well - I want to go back and try them all especially the peach scone!

Loved this place... went there twice in one day. The…read moreunderstand local treats and if you want a pastry, get it quick... as they sold out by the time i returned from my boat tour. Great decor and friendly people