Aubrey's Guidebook
Food scene
Brittons Cafe has a classic, cozy diner/cafe vibe, and great food. Come hungry, as the portions are large! My favorite are the stuffed hash browns, homemade bread, and warm caramel rolls. Best yet, it’s just a block from your front door!
Cash or check only.
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Britton's Café Inc.
5 E Chapman StBrittons Cafe has a classic, cozy diner/cafe vibe, and great food. Come hungry, as the portions are large! My favorite are the stuffed hash browns, homemade bread, and warm caramel rolls. Best yet, it’s just a block from your front door!
Cash or check only.
Northern Grounds is a fabulous coffee and high-end cocktail shop just a block away from the cottage. The interior decor is beautiful and it is a great place to relax with a delicious coffee, hand-crafted cocktail, or tap beer. They also have small plates and bakery goods. A must-see!
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Northern Grounds
2 W Sheridan StNorthern Grounds is a fabulous coffee and high-end cocktail shop just a block away from the cottage. The interior decor is beautiful and it is a great place to relax with a delicious coffee, hand-crafted cocktail, or tap beer. They also have small plates and bakery goods. A must-see!
The Boathouse is another of my favorites in Ely. Great atmosphere, better food, and unbeatable blueberry blonde beer. Three blocks from the cottage.
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Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant
47 E Sheridan StThe Boathouse is another of my favorites in Ely. Great atmosphere, better food, and unbeatable blueberry blonde beer. Three blocks from the cottage.
Ely Steak House
216 E Sheridan StGreat food! Often have live music and karaoke.
Amazing views of Shagawa lake, great good and atmosphere. Located inside the Grand Ely Lodge and next door to Antlers Lounge.
Evergreen Restaurant
400 N Pioneer RdAmazing views of Shagawa lake, great good and atmosphere. Located inside the Grand Ely Lodge and next door to Antlers Lounge.
Insula is my personal favorite restaurant in town. They have amazing, unique food, and it’s a perfect place to gather with friends for a nice meal.
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Insula Restaurant
145 E Sheridan StInsula is my personal favorite restaurant in town. They have amazing, unique food, and it’s a perfect place to gather with friends for a nice meal.
Organic Roots
141 E Chapman StOriental Orchid
506 E Sheridan StSIR G's
520 E Sheridan StBurntside Lodge
2755 Burntside Lodge RdFine dining
Recreation
Whiteside Park
There’s always something great happening down at the park!
Just a 13 minute drive up the Echo Trail from the cottage.
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Bass Lake Trail
1548 Echo TrailJust a 13 minute drive up the Echo Trail from the cottage.
This is a great place to go for a quick hike. Just a six mile drive from the cottage. Great views all year round.
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Kawishiwi Falls Trail
444 Fernberg RdThis is a great place to go for a quick hike. Just a six mile drive from the cottage. Great views all year round.
I-Centre Yezithethe ZaseMzantsi
1396 MN-169North American Bear Center
1926 Minnesota 169Dorothy Molter Museum
2002 E Sheridan StSilver Rapids Lodge
459 Kawishiwi TrailA great lounge to stop into while exploring the area.
Kwazy Wabbit
11 N Central AveJust across the street. Great place to stop in for a drink, darts, and music.
Semer's Beach Park
476 W Shagawa RdGreat place to bring the kids for swimming, hiking, or just playing at the park.
Sightseeing
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Shopping
Evergreen Cottages
146 E Chapman StPremier spa with great organic grocery store and gift shop. Just two blocks away.
Prarie Fire Tobacco & Chapman Street Books
139 E Chapman StMealey's Gift & Sauna Shop
124 N Central AvePiragis Northwoods Company
105 N Central AveEly Surplus & Outdoor
129 N Central AveLegacy Toys
5 N Central AveWintergreen Northern Wear LLC
205 E Sheridan StPebble Spa Company
229 E Sheridan StRelaxation
Pebble Spa Company
229 E Sheridan StGrocery
Zup's Food Market
1500 East Sheridan StreetEly Northland Market
1230 E Sheridan StEvergreen Cottages
146 E Chapman StWhole Foods grocery