Ely Dining Guide

The Boathouse Ely’s only brewery also serves seasonal brews and tasty food in the family dining room or bar. Duck wings, steak bites, and many more appetizer choices. Burgers, walleye, Cuban sandwiches, and salads to satisfy big appetites. Beer in growlers and BW containers. Sports on big TVs. Full bar. 47 E Sheridan St., 365-4301 $11-17, C V #68

Brainstorm Bakery Did you have a crappy morning? If not yet, stop on in and add some healthy fiber to your diet with locally made granola, yogurt parfaits, smoothies, fair-trade coffee, and fresh-baked treats. Expanded seating for coffee with friends. Granola for gifts in pun-filled packaging, bumper stickers and T-shirts too. 402 E. Sheridan, 235-6161 $5-8 V #89

Ely Steak House Steaks, walleye, seafood, chicken, and French onion soup prepared to perfection. Prime rib Fri and Sat. Sr discounts 4-6 pm. More than 3/4 million Bucky Burgers have sold (and still counting)–the most popular burger in Ely. Generous servings. The lounge is a favorite night spot with games and specials.

216 E Sheridan, 365-7412 $12-40. C V #73

Evergreen Restaurant & Antlers Lounge at Grand Ely Lodge. Sunset view of Shagawa Lake on the deck for bar or dining. Extensive dinner menu, b’fast and lunch specials, light dinners and appetizers. Pasta specialties, salads, walleye, and steaks. Open 365 days a year.

400 N Pioneer Rd, 365-6875 for reservations and take-out. $10-31 C V #37

Gators Grilled Cheese

Emporium Comfort foods and healthy alternatives, full breakfast menu. Grilled sandwiches and burgers, homemade soups, and salads. Little Free Library outside. Very popular spot; come early or late for faster seating. Dog-friendly sunny deck, shady side lawn, or cozy fireplace.

955 E. Sheridan St, 365-7348 $7-18. C V #39

Insula This popular dining spot serves many locally-sourced and organic ingredients in the New American cuisine. Daily featured pasta special, market catch, and butcher’s cut. Expand your palate with fresh flavor blends, or choose old favorites. Casual-dining ambience. Specialty cocktails, beer, and wine. Open Tues-Sat.

145 E. Sheridan St, 365-4855 $9-32 C V #82

Northern Grounds Coffee and wine bar. Espresso, single-origin coffee roasted on site, tea, chai, and mocha. 50+ bythe-glass fine wines, craft beers, and specialty cocktails on tap. Charcuterie, fresh-baked breads and pastries, smoothies, soup and sandwiches. Upstairs Society Hall for co-working space or special events.

2 W. Sheridan St.. 365-6162 $5-810V #63

RockWood Enjoy a craft beer, glass of wine, or a signature cocktail on the spacious converted patio or in the outdoor beer garden. Smoked meats and simple eats, handhelds and items to share. Dogs allowed on the patio and in the beer garden. Open Wednesday through Sunday at 3 pm. See FB page for live music schedule.

302 E Sheridan, 365-7772 $8-20. C V #79

Britton’s Cafe Get a breakfast to fill you up all day. Omelets, stuffed hashbrowns, pancakes, waffles. Lunch specials, homemade soup. 5 E Chapman St, 365-3195 $9-17 C V

Chocolate Moose Dine inside or on the deck. Fine pastries every morning, lunch and Supper Club dinners Fri-Tues. Specialty cocktails.101 N. Central Ave, 504-5555. $10-50 C V

Domino’s Ely’s late-night option. Pizza and much more. Open 10am until late 7 days a week. Find coupons there and at Dominos.com. 32 E Sheridan St, 235-6262 $6-26 V

Mitska’s Market

Organic and specialty foods market with selection of bulk foods. Deli-style grab-and-go. Cold drinks. Vegan options. 141 E. Chapman St. 365-2799 $10–18 V

Oriental Orchid More than 100 Vietnamese and Chinese menu items. Weekday lunch specials and dinner combinations. 506 E. Sheridan St, 365-7502 $9-$19 V

Grab Something Quick

Dairy Queen - 1441 E. Sheridan

Ely State Theater - 238 E Sheridan

Log Cabin Coffee - 1340 E. Sheridan

Subway -1520 E Sheridan

Zup’s Deli - 1500 E. Sheridan

Find Your Own Food

Ely Folk School offers classes on mushrooming, wild rice harvesting, and foraging for other wild foods. ElyFolkSchool.org or stop by 209 E. Sheridan

Ely’s Bars

Peanuts, Pizza, & More

Catz Billiards - 29 E. Chapman

Dee’s Bar - 17 E. Sheridan

Ely Steak House - 216 E. Sheridan

Antlers Lounge- 400 N. Pioneer

Kwazy Wabbit - 11 N. Central

Samz Place - 1203 Old Winton Rd.

Silver Rapids - 450 Kawishiwi Tr.

Zaverl’s Bar - 509 E. Sheridan

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The Rusty Cup at Silver Rapids Lodge. Lakeside seasonal dining on the Tomahawk ATV trail. Full bar, specialty cocktails with lots of mules. 459 Kawishiwi Trail, 365-4877, $15-28, C V

Sir G’s Italian cuisine with hand-made pasta. Appetizers, pizza, salads, desserts. Wine and beer. Call ahead for faster take-out . 520 E Sheridan, 365-3688 $10-19 C V

Stony Ridge Ely’s biggest burger selection (50 kinds!) Walleye, stuffed hashbrowns, big servings. Full bar. Lovely patio overlooks Shagawa Lake. 60 N. Lakeview, 235-9441 $13-40. C

Thai Cuisine by Paan Food truck at Whiteside Park or nearby. Fresh, authentic Thai food. Cooking classes, too. See FB for up-to-date locations. 504-9430 $8-13.50 CV

Wilderness WoodFire Pizza Food truck. Specialty combos or create your own with variety of toppings. See FB for updates. Call for faster service. 235-8752 $6-27 V

Little Free Libraries of Ely

How many can you find?

The Little Free Library website lists 11 official LFLs in Babbitt and Ely. But the site misses several, so there are probably close to 20 in the area. No one should go without reading material around here! We used to include them on the maps, but there are now so many that they would block out the names of places you are trying to find, so you’ll just have to drive around looking for the cute, cleverly made boxes that house books, magazines, and occasionally small toys or other items people are ready to pass on. Stop and make a deposit or pick up a title that appeals to you.