Northern Minnesota
You'll find excellent soups and sandwiches, the town's best burgers, and an array of heartier evening meals, such as steaks and walleye, at this central…
Must-see restaurants in Northern Minnesota
Northern Minnesota
The 'OMC' stands for 'Oink, Moo, Cluck,' but we'll give them a pass because of the outstanding quality of the smoked meats, as well as inventive menu…
Northern Minnesota
This slick downtown restaurant/brewery offers inventive starters, like sliders and pulled-pork nachos, very good sandwiches and grilled steaks and fish,…
Northern Minnesota
Executive chef Daniel Vollom has injected a dose of fine dining in Ely, though the mood is light and the setting casual. The menu is a mix of burgers and…
Northern Minnesota
This lively, informal deli in the Lincoln Park Craft District is hands-down the best lunch option around. Grab a table or sit at the bar, and choose from…
Northern Minnesota
Foodies travel from far and near to New Scenic Cafe, 8 miles beyond Duluth on Old Hwy 61. There, in a humble wood-paneled room, they fork into rustic…
Northern Minnesota
Ideal spot for breakfast or lunch, offering creative turns on classic sandwich and salad combos, such as a 'wild rice sandwich' or a ham and cheese served…
Northern Minnesota
Combination ice cream parlor and gift shop in downtown Ely. Try to choose from among the many flavors in the freezer case and then go for a homemade…
Northern Minnesota
Delicious, homemade ice cream, including lots of unusual flavors, and vegan and gluten-free offerings. Located in the Lincoln Park Craft District.
Northern Minnesota
The garden in the parking lot is the tip-off that the Duluth Grill is a sustainable, hippie-vibed place. The dineresque menu ranges from eggy breakfast…
Northern Minnesota
What better place than Bemidji, purported birthplace of Paul Bunyan, to fork into a lumberjack breakfast (eggs, hash-brown casserole, sausage and pancakes…
Northern Minnesota
This smallish cafe includes a restaurant and food store, focusing on locally sourced, organic ingredients. The menu changes daily, though expect a range…
Northern Minnesota
The boat heads out in the morning, and by noon the freshly caught herring has been fried into fish and chips at the deli counter. Seven tables are…
Northern Minnesota
Racks of pie are Betty’s claim to fame, though there’s a lengthy menu of sandwiches, burgers and omelets, too. Try a fruit-filled, crunch-topping slice.
Northern Minnesota
This little spot inside the DeWitt-Seitz building within the Canal Park district smokes sustainably harvested salmon and whitefish. It's primo for picnics.
Northern Minnesota
It's a classic for sandwiches and pizza, plus beer at the attached Pickled Herring Pub. Go ahead: ask about the lutefisk pizza.
Northern Minnesota
Family-owned Palmer's has been feeding the folks of Hibbing for four generations. Burgers are the big draw on the small menu, which also includes chicken…
Northern Minnesota
Order at the counter of this informal sandwich shop and ice cream parlor, and then wedge yourself into a table beside the exposed brick walls. There's a…
Northern Minnesota
Try this big, slick brewpub in the main visitor hub of Canal Park for a predictable list of sandwiches, burgers and nachos. It does have a couple of…
Northern Minnesota
Dig into walleye sandwiches, fish tacos in fry bread (deep-fried flat bread that's popular in Native American cuisine), wild rice casserole and other…
Northern Minnesota
Sink your teeth into a beer-battered walleye sandwich or the Boathouse version of poutine (French fries topped with beef brisket, bacon, cheese curds and…
Northern Minnesota
This woodsy little joint in the middle of nowhere is a welcome respite, whipping up stuffed hash browns (as in stuffed with gooey cheese) and killer pies…
Northern Minnesota
A delightfully old-timey malt shop conveniently located just east of downtown. Order at the window and munch your cone or slurp your root-beer float while…
Northern Minnesota
This homey coffee shop and bakery is a decent all-rounder for breakfast burritos and lunch sandwiches as well as coffee, cake and cookies, including a…
Northern Minnesota
Head here for great brunches and gourmet pizzas (vegan and gluten-free versions too). It's also plugged into the local music scene and hosts bands. Fully…
Northern Minnesota
Ideal for a quick meal, this popular diner serves an all-day breakfast special ($10) as well as the usual suspects of burgers, BLTs and grilled-cheese…
Northern Minnesota
Mmm, doughnuts. Staff nobly arrive at 3am each morning to fry and glaze. Try the elephant ear–like skizzle.
