New (and improved) in the Area
FOOD AND DRINK
Trailside Tavern & Patio
Trailside Tavern & Patio opened in October of 2020. It is located on Main Street in downtown Crosby (in the former Crosby Bar building). This family-friendly tavern serves all-American cuisine and is well-known locally for its applesmoked wings and burger selection. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, as well as online ordering for take-out and curbside pickup.
Smokey Jake’s BBQ
A Marine Corps Veteran, owned-and-operated food truck. They offer fresh, scratch-made BBQ and catering while offering lunch at various locations around the Brainerd Lakes Area. They partner with local breweries to offer great BBQ while you can enjoy their great craft beer. Are you looking for an awesome BBQ for your next event? Large or small, Smokey Jake’s does it all!
The Cuyuna Lakes area is full of opportunity for growth. The following is a sneak peak of new places visitors will want to explore.
Cuyuna Brewing & Burritos California
Ironton American Legion
The Ironton American Legion was recently remodeled and updated with new paint and handcrafted tables. A large American Flag hangs above a hand-crafted bar-height table. The ceiling beams are painted to represent the American flag when looking up at them. The Legion offers a full-service bar, menu, meeting spaces, event hosting and more.
Guess what goes amazing with beer? BURRITOS! We are beyond excited to announce a partnership with an existing restaurant, Burritos California, as they recently opened their second location in our newly renovated space at the Cuyuan Brewery! If you’ve spent any time in Brainerd/Baxter you are probably familiar with Pedro Unzueta and the two outstanding restaurants he runs with his family, Burritos California and El Tequila. Pedro brings over 30 years of experience in the food industry and this is evident in the quality of his authentic Mexican cuisine and the efficient and friendly customer service his business offers. The Brewery and Burritos California share the same values that most family run businesses do—quality product and quality experience.
MacDaddy’s Donut Garage
Mac Daddy’s Donut Garage sells homemade donuts, pastries, cake donuts, and cinnamon rolls baked fresh daily. Each month they’ll offer a featured donut or new pastry, including the sweet favorites – long Johns, bismarks, cake donuts, cinnamon rolls, and caramel pecan rolls. Walk-in opening tentatively June of 2022, currently drive-thru only.
FIND OUR FOOD TRUCK!
Visit our website for our Events Calendar! We are offering lunch at various locations around Brainerd Lakes Area and we partner with local breweries to offer great BBQ while you enjoy their great craft beer.
CATERING
RESTAURANT, CATERING, AND FOOD TRUCK
Are you looking for awesome BBQ for your next event? Large or small, we do it all! Business lunch, holiday party, graduation party, wedding, cocktail reception, and more!
A Marine Corps veteran-owned and operated food truck offering fresh, scratch-made BBQ.
COMING SOON:
Smokey Jake’s BBQ Restaurant,
12 2nd St. NW, Aitkin, MN Follow us on our website and Facebook page for Opening Date! 6 | Cuyuna Lakes Visitor Guide 2022
smokeyjakesbbq.com
(760) 440-5475
Visit CuyunaLakes.com or call 218-546-8131
