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mile 12.6
Baked Goods
Beer & Wine
Fine Dining
Deli
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Drive along the North Shore of Lake Superior between Duluth and Two Harbors and you will come across a café. A cozy building nestled behind a gorgeous garden; filled with herbs, vegetables and fragrant flowers. The café looks humble but what awaits inside is anything but ordinary. Since opening in 1999, Scott Graden’s New Scenic Café has grown exponentially; continually amazing customers with its unique menus, serene atmosphere and impeccable service.
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5461 North Shore Drive | Duluth
218-525-6274
mile 17.5
Baked Goods
Coffee
Beer & Wine
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NEW! Specialty coffee shop with onsite roasted coffee beans, loose leaf teas, hot and cold beverages, rotating bakes, beer and wine, art. Indoor seating plusa wonderful garden. Emily and Charlie have created a space that cultivates love, joy, creativity and attention to the craft of service and experience for anyone who walks through the doors. Roasted and served with love, kindness and care. Coffee is seasonal and so are our offerings, always changing to bring you a true representation of harvest throughout the year.
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543 Scenic Drive | Two Harbors
218-393-1537
mile 17.6
Smoked Fish
Deli
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"We Smoke Our Own' ciscoes, lake trout, whitefish, herring, wild Alaskan silver and king salmon. Homemade beef jerky, sausage, and salmon spread. Our Specialty: sugar-cured trout and salmon. Eat 'em here or take 'em along! Cheese, wild rice, souvenirs.
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149 Scenic Drive | Knife River
218-834-5995
mile 18.2
Specialty
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We are 3rd & 4th generation candy makers following our family recipes from over 100 years of tradition. All our candy is handmade the old-fashioned way, cooked in copper kettles, hand stirred and made in small batches. Our candies are made with quality ingredients using lots of whipping cream, grade AA butter and fine chocolate. ​We hope you enjoy our candy!
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223 Scenic Drive | Knife River
218-834-2121
mile 20.3
Brewery/Bar/Winery
Family-friendly
Casual
Fine Dining
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Larsmont guests and locals alike flock to Ledge Rock Grille for its chef-inspired creations and impressive selection of fine wines and cocktails. Everyone in your group is bound to find a favorite dish, and you can always share! Reserve a table or order takeout online.
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Larsmont Cottages, 596 Larsmont Way | Two Harbors
866-687-5634
mile 20.4
Coffee
Beer & Wine
Family-friendly
Casual
Deli
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Bistro & Market
We are a small family owned business with something different to offer!
Our food menu is fresh hand prepared foods ranging from uniquely crafted cold sandwiches on artisan breads, tacos, coneys, super nachos, a small breakfast offering , espresso coffees, unique cheese boards with artisan cheeses and cured meats, wines, craft beers, and hand scooped ice cream and floats. We have indoor/outdoor seating available along with online ordering and pickup or curbside for your convenience.
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497 Scenic Drive | Two Harbors
218-510-0608
mile 23.7
Brewery/Bar/Winery
Family-friendly
Casual
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Serving lunch and dinner in a friendly atmosphere; appetizers, hamburgers, salads, sandwiches, kid's menu. Full bar, knotty pine motel rooms, too. Located 1 mile south of Two Harbors.
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933 Stanley Rd | Two Harbors
218-834-3847
mile 25.1
Coffee
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Espresso, bakery items and specialty drinks. On-site roasted coffee beans... YUM!
Showcasing shop with hand-selected homemade items from many vendors.
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1081 Minnesota 61 | Two Harbors
218-834-5968
mile 25.6
Brewery/Bar/Winery
Family-friendly
Casual
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Home of the Big McQuade burger! From burgers, wraps, and sandwiches to steaks, fish, and pasta plus handcrafted cocktails, and locally brewed beers. Lots of specials, too.
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602 1st Ave | Two Harbors
218-834-2030
mile 25.6 + 0.3 miles
Baked Goods
Coffee
Beer & Wine
Family-friendly
Casual
Deli
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Serving coffee, tea, hot chocolate, smoothies, beer and wine, breakfast offerings, salads, snacks, cold and hot sandwiches, flatbreads and a kids menu. Located at Spokengear Cyclery & Outdoor.
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1130 11th Street | Two Harbors
218-510-0160
mile 25.9
Baked Goods
Coffee
Beer & Wine
Family-friendly
Casual
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Wake up your taste buds today with a home cooked meal at the Vanilla Bean Restaurant! Whether you choose our signature Oven-Baked Omelets, Swedish Pancakes with Lingonberries, Bacon Wrapped Mini Doughnut Bloody Mary, or Award-Winning Soups and Sandwiches you’ll find great flavor, value, and service!
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812 7th Avenue | Two Harbors
218-834-3714
mile 25.9
Family-friendly
Casual
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Offering a variety of delicious Asian meals for take out. Including appetizers, soups, Pho, Pad Thai, multiple entrees, lo mein, chow mein, fried rice, curry, sweet & sour, soda, tea, bubble tea and Vietnamese Coffee.
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826 7th Ave | Two Harbors
218-834-4373
mile 25.9
Baked Goods
Beer & Wine
Family-friendly
Casual
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We make our dough and sauce from scratch and also offer Gluten Free pizza's, ice cream and cookies. We feature a full espresso bar, bakery items and over 16 flavors of Bridgeman's ice cream. Dine-in, take-out and delivery [within 8 miles] available. We have a handy drive-thru window for easy pick up!
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802 7th Avenue | Two Harbors
218-834-1234
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