My son and I were visiting Duluth this past weekend and had breakfast at Duluth Grill, Sunday,…read more5/31. We had checked reviews and saw there were some reviews indicating this restaurant was not as good as it used to be. We decided to see for ourselves as the menu, other positive reviews sounded like it was an incredibly good place to go. It is. It was. It was busy, being a Sunday morning especially, but the staff was handling it all well from our perspective . I used to manage restaurants a long time ago and was impressed with the flow. Our waitress, Natalie, was delightful, knew the menu well to describe and answer questions, and we were not wanting for anything. She checked on us, always grinning and managing the iace well. I had the banana bread pancakes. A perfect choice ! They came and looked like a picture stacked up and flowing down with Carmel, maple bourbon syrup, marzcapone cream and nuts. So delicious. I took half home and enjoyed the rest later. Heated up perfectly with a 20 second zap in micro. My son had the corn beef hash skillet and said his was just as good as mine. We both agreed that we had no idea why reviews were negative, especially going on a busy morning. We will be going back every time we visit. I recommend you do too.

We love the Duluth Grill. I still miss the old, bigger menu…read more My husband always orders a more traditional breakfast and he really liked it. Today I went for the Blueberry Yum Yum which is a chicken sandwich with blueberry compote and jalapenos. They make their own compote and are almost out so hurry while you can to try this item. Very good and very messy but the combo worked surprisingly well. Don't miss the hashbrowns as they are truly excellent. And the Local tea is always a favorite with honey and lemon. Free parking. Cynthia S. did a great job serving us today.

Not sure how I overlooked this place. I will say move over Duluth Grill, I have a new favorite…read morebreakfast place in Duluth! We went to the Lake Ave. location in Canal Park since it was walking distance. Walking into the establishment you are greeted with the aromas breakfasts being made and a hostess who was friendly. We opted to eat outside under the covered patio to enjoy the day. The menu has plenty of options to suit one's fancy - pancakes, waffles, pecan/cinnamon rolls for those with a sweet-tooth, and of course any number of savory plates for the rest of us. Making an eating decision can prove difficult. the Huevos Rancheros looked appealing as did the breakfast sandwich, and the brisket eggs Benedict. I opted for what was behind door number four and picked the country fried steak and eggs. Much to my delight, instead of the usually Sysco food distributor breaded chopped steak topped with a gravy from an institutional food can - They actually used a rib-eye for the steak, and homemade gravy. I also had the option of toast or a pancake. I always love me some decent rye toast, but today was a day to mix it up, and the pancake was nice, and not too big. I also liked that there was an option for blueberry syrup, or Maple syrup. The other item ordered was the Greek Omelet, my wife truly enjoyed it, and they also cooked her hash-browns to order which she appreciated (she likes them really, really crispy). I this will definitely be a must have place to eat every time we are in Duluth. I highly recommend this place.

We were in Duluth for a weekend and wanted an upgrade over the free hotel breakfast. We came here…read moreright when they opened and it was families and small kids. I think the boozy brunch crowd comes in late morning. We were seated quickly and ordered breakfast. We got the usual pancakes, French toast, etc. Everything was good. Best ever? No, but pretty solid and the portions were generous. The kids ate it, which is most important. The service was good, too. It was a bit hectic for the staff because they sat like 8 parties of 4 all at once - all with kids, so it was a lot for them to manage, but they pulled through and we were well taken care of. I heard it gets packed by mid-late morning, so if you can, get there early!

This is truly one of my favorite coffee shops that I always make sure to visit when in Duluth. The…read morespace is bright and open with local artwork and crafts displayed. The highlight is their lattes, especially the almond latte. They use high quality organic syrups and it makes such a big difference in the flavor.

Still my favorite spot in Duluth. I will always stop in for a coffee and pastry come check them…read moreout!!

This is the cutest little spot. The space is large and has a back room filled with used books you…read morecan purchase, which I loved. All the food was so fresh and delicious. I wanted an omelette, but they only offered two options, but the server let me kind of build my own. It was so fluffy and amazing! The real star was the potatoes, which I normally do not eat. These were addicting! The toast was so perfect too with homemade jam. I will always visit Sara's when up in Duluth.

Wonderful restaurant in Duluth. I love the food, ambience, and setting. I try to visit here every…read moretime I'm in town and it feels like my home away from home. Highly recommend any of their delicious menu items.

I had the most amazing pulled chicken sandwich at Zeitgeist. Here are the rest of the ingredients:…read morehavarti cheese, pickles, cabbage & carrot slaw, pickled jalapeño, grilled pineapple, kaiser bun, lime wedge. Along with their amazing food, they also do some very good cocktails.

Happy we stopped by this lovely community restaurant in Downtown Duluth! The menu is simple but…read morethoughtfully crafted with local ingredients, and we happened to visit on a Tuesday when they had live music -- such a nice touch. I started with the Tempura Fried Cauliflower appetizer, which ended up being my favorite dish of the night! You can choose between sambal aioli or crabapple BBQ sauce -- I had the aioli drizzled on top and the crabapple sauce on the side, and it was amazing. I'm not usually into autumn spice flavors, but the crabapple sauce was subtle, slightly smoky, and paired beautifully with the crispy cauliflower. For my entrée, I had the Coconut Curry Bowl. It was flavorful and hearty, though a bit strong and salty for my personal taste. They also offer a kids' menu with generous portions (I've included a photo for reference -- grilled chicken, fries, and veggies). Overall, great vibes, friendly service, and a wonderful cause. We loved supporting a non-profit restaurant dedicated to the arts and community development!

Very mixed bag. Had the cava-colada drink, which was really good! Ordered the fresh pasta at the…read moreserver's recommendation and it was so bland and mushy I sent it back. I have never done that before, but this was inedible. It was replaced with a burger, which was fine. Not mind-blowing. Good fries, but unevenly seasoned. I was so excited to celebrate my birthday here and it was disappointing. My nephew had the mac & cheese and thought it needed more cheese sauce - but the hot dog he added to it was excellent. My mom's strawberry salad had no strawberries on it. When we asked the server, she said that it was a strawberry vinaigrette. When we double checked the menu, it looked like strawberries were one of the ingredients, and it was topped with a poppyseed vinaigrette. My dad had the white fish and was very happy with it. My sister had a pork chop and said it was good. Our server was really nice and gave no pushback on replacing the entrée.

we were up here for our annual anniversary getaway. This place is located a stones throw away from…read morethe lift bridge in the Dewitt Seitz building. Our experience started off on a bit of a sour note. We were a walk-up (no reservation), so we were put on the waiting list, which was fine. We said, 'That's cool, we will just have a cocktail at the bar.' The hostess stated, 'We can't.' We went over to the Mexican bar and waited. One thing I noticed was that there were three empty tables. We waited and came back, and lo and behold, the same tables were still empty, and remained so for basically the entire duration of our dinner. The food was fine, nothing really stood out per se. The steak was a bit under-seasoned, and the salad my wife had was ok. I would say that the cocktails were well-prepared. I completely understand that one is paying for the location, but I honestly would think one would get something a little better than what we were served.

This store is located on a Main Street with curbside parking. The people were helpful and friendly…read more They have a nice selection of croissants and baked goods. I had a strawberry and cheese danish which was delicious and a ham and cheese croissant. The bread here is also amazing. Sooooo good food. I really appreciate the simplicity and love they inject into clearly their passion. Great work!!

Was hunting for any open coffee shop (hopeful for pastry too) on New Year's day and stumbled upon…read morethis bakery. They had a huge variety of pastries and breads and I went with a Caramel Pecan Roll and a Ham & Cheese Croissant, both very yummy tho the roll could've easily been shared by one or two more people. I also got a Caramel Latte which I didn't have high hopes for because this place looked like primarily a bakery but I was pleasantly surprised, it was decently good. I will certainly stop here again if I am ever in need of a baked good in Duluth but there were a couple "We can refuse service to anyone" signs that gave a slightly weird vibe to an otherwise warm and friendly looking place.

All locally sourced food. I ordered mischief items, eggs, beacons and potatoes. My friend ordered…read moresandwiches. I decided to go there because of the breakfast fried rice but they changed the menu every summer/season. Coffee is really good. I wished they have fried rice for breakfast items. Good service and friendly. Small and intimate space. Connect to the coffee shop next door

This place is situated down town Duluth with curbside parking. It is a nice updated building with…read morebar and table seating. We sat at the bar and the service was phenomenal. The coffee was amazing and the food even better. Delicious flavors in the breakfast burrito.

This is my favorite place to eat in Duluth. HANDS DOWN. It's casual, cozy, affordable and the vibes…read moreare great! The staff is helpful and the food is awesome. They also have a great beer selection. I've had almost everything on the menu and I can't find anything to complain about. The English onion soup is a stand out for me, don't miss it! This is a great spot for a cozy lunch or enjoy pub vibes with live music at night. We go every time we're in town.

Order at the counter, get a number and find a seat. The pretzel and drinks were delicious. The…read moreEnglish dip was rather bland ( like a lot of English food), the Sir Pesto was delish! The band was LOUD. the desserts were different and tasty. The French silk pie had a bit of salt to elevate the chocolate and the bread pudding had apples! Great Brandy Old Fashioned and Long Island Iced Tea.

Excellent service, amazing food. Pork belly starter, sea bass, rack of lamb, and raspberry rhubarb…read morepie with Love Creamery lemon curd raspberry ice cream. Everything on point. Great way to start a weekend.

First off, the food was superb. Like, even the WATER was delicious! We had the lobster roll…read more(amazing-better than we had in Boston!), burger (really good), tuna sashimi tacos (delicious), and burrata (very good). Also, the ambiance was lovely. Everything was presented beautifully. The prices are quite high and the menu is very Scandinavian. If you're not a seafood fan, the choices are limited. The service was the biggest challenge. We had a reservation for 6 at 7:45. When we arrived, the host told us the party before us was still at the table an hour after getting their bill. We wound up waiting 25 minutes to be seated. No concessions were offered for the wait. We ordered drinks (a soda and a lemonade) and it took another 20 minutes to get them. When the drinks arrived at 8:35, we ordered. It took almost 40 minutes for the food to arrive. Again - we ordered four sandwiches and two appetizers. Because we were seated so late, the restaurant was clearing out - I can't imagine how long the wait is when it's busy. Our server was an infrequent guest at our party. I might come back just to have that lobster roll again, but nothing else was so outstanding that it would be worth the trip.