This page will serve as a resource for area updates, business operations changes, and other information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
At this time, all retail businesses have re-opened for indoor shopping so I will no longer note that on the list. Most restaurants also offer indoor dining but not all. I will continue to note that.
I will be updating this page for Cook County (Grand Marais, Lutsen, Schroeder, Tofte, Gunflint Trail, Grand Portage) only.
MASKS RECOMMENDED FOR ALL IN-STORE SHOPPING! Masks REQUIRED in many North Shore businesses. Please be respectful. This is a statewide mandate. The statewide mandate will end on July 1st at the latest. At this time, some stores may still require masks to be worn while others will not. We will not be keeping track of this, please refer to the Facebook page or website of the stores you are visiting to know what their policies will be going forward.
Here is the current, known list of restaurants, bars, and shops offering services at this time. Updated May 13, 2021.
COOK COUNTY (Grand Marais, Lutsen, Tofte, Schroeder, Gunflint Trail, Grand Portage) RESTAURANTS AND STORES:
1st and 2nd Thrift Store | Thrift Store | Grand Marais | In-Store Shopping | 218-387-1826 | Facebook
Angry Trout Cafe | Restaurant | Grand Marais | Indoor and Outdoor Dining Available | 218-387-1265 | Website | Facebook
Beth’s Fudge and Gifts | Gift Shop and Fudge | Grand Marais | 218-370-1283 or bethsfudgeandgifts@gmail.com | Facebook
Birch Terrace | Restaurant | Grant Marais | Indoor and Outdoor Dining Available | Facebook
Blue Moose | Garden and Gifts | Grand Marais | 218-387-9303 | Website | Facebook
Blue Water | Restaurant | Grand Marais | Carry Out, Order Online or Call, Indoor Dining Available | 218-387-1597 | Menu
Bluefin Grille | Restaurant | Tofte | Curbside, Take-Out, Delivery May Be Available, Indoor Dining Available | 218-663-6200 | Winter Menu | Order Online
Bucks | Gas Station, Hardware Store | Grand Marais | 218-387-2280 | Facebook
Cascade Lodge and Restaurant | Restaurant | Lutsen | Curbside and Take-Out, Indoor Dining May Be Available | 218-387-1112 | Order Online
Chicago Bay Marketplace | Convenience Store | Hovland | 218-475-2253 | Website
Clearview General Store | Gas Station, Convenience Store | Lutsen | In-Store Shopping, Curbside May Be Available | 218-663-7478
Coho Cafe | Restaurant | Tofte | Take-Out, Indoor and Outdoor Dining Available | 218-663-8032 or CohoToGo@BluefinBay.com | Menu | Order Online
Cook County Market | Farmer/Craft Market | Grand Marais | RETURNING SOON | Facebook
Creaking Tree Farm | Food Service | Lutsen | Delivering Local Organic Produce to the Cook County Co-Op Weekly | 218-370-8275 | Website | Facebook
Crooked Spoon | Food Truck | Grand Marais | Food Truck Opening More in the Summer, See Facebook For Hours | Facebook
Crosby Bakery | Bakery | Grand Marais | Delivery Fresh Baked Goods to the Co-Op, Special Orders on Facebook | 218-370-1417 | Facebook
Dairy Queen | Restaurant | Grand Marais | Take-Out, Order Inside | 218-387-9809 | Menu
Drury Lane Books | Book Store | Grand Marais | In-Store Shopping or Order Online | 218-387-3370 | Website | Facebook
Fisherman’s Daughter at Dockside | Restaurant | Grand Marais |Indoor and Outdoor Dining Available | 218-387-2906 | Website | Facebook
Grand Marais Municipal Liquor Store | Liquor Store | Grand Marais | In-Store Shopping | 218-387-1630
Grand Portage Lodge and Casino | Casino & Restaurant | Grand Portage | Slot Machines Open, Black Jack is Temporarily Closed, Indoor Dining at Restaurant | Website | Restaurant Menus | Facebook
Grandma Ray’s | Restaraunt | Grand Marais | PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Gunflint Lodge – Justine’s | Restaurant | Gunflint Trail | Take-Out, Indoor Dining Available | 218-388-9483 | Website | Facebook
Gunflint Mercantile | Candy and Fudge Store | Grand Marais | 218-387-9228 | Website | Facebook
Gunflint Tavern | Restaurant | Order Online for Take-Out, Indoor Dining Available | 218-387-1563 | Order Online | Website | Facebook
Harbor House Grille | Restaurant | Grand Marais | PERMANENTLY CLOSED
NEW! Harbor Light Bar and Grill (former Wunderbar location) | Restaurant | Grand Marais | TEMPORARILY CLOSED | Indoor Dining Available | 218-877-7685 | Menu | Facebook
Hungry Hippie Tacos | Restaurant | Grand Marais | Order at Counter for Take-Out and Dining In | 218-387-3382 | Website | Facebook
Isak Hansen’s Home & Hardware | Hardware Store | Lutsen | 218-663-7201 | Facebook
Java Moose | Coffee Shop | Grand Marais | Limited In-Person Ordering Allowed, No Indoor Dining At This Time | 218-387-9400 | Menu | Website | Facebook
Joy & Co | Arts Supplies, Gifts, Antiques, and More | Grand Marais | 218-387-1004 | Website | Facebook
Joynes Ben Franklin | Department Store | Grand Marais | Call to Order 218-387-2233 | Facebook
Lake Superior Trading Post | Department Store | Grand Marais | In-Store Shopping | 218-387-2020 | Website | Facebook
Lockport Marketplace & Grill | Gas Station, Convenience Store, Restaurant | Lutsen | In-Store Shopping and Take-Out | 218-663-7548 | Facebook
Loon Lake Lodge | Restaurant | Gunflint Trail | RE-OPENING JUNE 1! | Indoor Dining for Breakfast and Lunch | 218-388-2232 | Website | Facebook
Lutsen Liquor Store | Liquor Store | Lutsen | 218-663-7370 | Facebook
Lutsen Resort – The Strand | Restaurant | Lutsen | Take-Out, Indoor Dining Available | 888-887-5502 | Menu | Website | Facebook
Lutsen Resort – Poplar River Pub | Restaurant | Lutsen | Take Out, Indoor Dining Available | Website
Moguls Grille & Tap Room | Restaurant | Lutsen | Curbside and Take-Out, Indoor Dining Available | 218-663-3020 | Order Online | Website | Facebook
My Sister’s Place | Restaurant | Grand Marais | Call or Order Online for Take-Out, Indoor and Outdoor Dining Available | 218-387-1915 | Order Online | Menu | Website | Facebook
Oddz and Endz | Thrift Store | Grand Marais | 218-370-0615 | Facebook
Papa Charlie’s Tavern | Restaurant | Lutsen | Take-Out, Indoor Dining Available | 218-663-7800 | Order Online | Website | Facebook
Poplar Haus | Liquor Store, Restaurant | Gunflint Trail | Liquor Store In-Store Shopping, Indoor and Outdoor Dining Available | 218-388-2222 | Liquor Store Website | Restaurant Website | Facebook
Rebel Girl’s Community-Minded – The Bad Seed Food Stand | Weekly Pre-Order Meals Available, See Facebook for Weekly Menus and Information. FOOD STAND CLOSED FOR THE SEASON | 218-387-4998 | Menu on Facebook
Schroeder Baking Company | Restaurant | Schroeder | Curbside and Take-Out Available | 218-663-7331 | Website | Facebook
Sivertson Gallery | Art Gallery | Grand Marais | In-Store Shopping | 218-387-2491 | Website | Facebook
South of the Border | Restaurant | Grand Marais | Take-Out, Indoor Dining Available | 218-387-1505 | Menu on Facebook
Subway | Restaurant | Grand Marais | Order Online Take-Out | 218-387-9279 | Order Online
Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply | Outdoor Gear | Grand Marais | In-Store Shopping | 218-387-3136 | Online Store & Ebay Store
Sven and Ole’s Pizza | Restaurant | Grand Marais | To-Go, Take-Out, and Limited Delivery | 218-387-1713 | Menu on Facebook
Sydney’s Frozen Custard & Wood-Fired Pizza | Restaurant | Grand Marais | 218-387-2632 | Facebook
Temperance Liquor Store | Liquor Store | Schroeder | In-Store Shopping and Curbside | 218-663-0111 | Facebook
The Big Lake | Gift Shop | Grand Marais | In-Store Shopping and Online Ordering | 218-370-8745 | Order Online | Facebook
The Market | Gift Shop | Grand Marais | In-Store Shopping | 218-387-2118 | Website | Facebook
Tofte General Store & Bottle Shop | Liquor Store, Convenience Store | Tofte | In-Store Shopping and Curbside | 218-663-7288 | Facebook
Trail Center | Grocery Store, Restaurant | Gunflint Trail | Online Menu, Take-Out, Indoor and Outdoor Dining Available | Website | Facebook
Upstate MN | Gift Shop | Grand Marais | Website | Facebook
Voyageur Brewing Company | Brewery, Restaurant | Grand Marais | Take-Out, Indoor and Outdoor Dining Available | 218-387-3163 | Food Menu | Beer Menu | Facebook
World’s Best Donuts | Donut Shop | Grand Marais | OPENING IN MAY | 218-387-1345 | Website | Facebook
Wunderbar Eatery and Glampground | Restaurant | Grand Marais | PERMANENTLY CLOSED – Re-opened as Harbor Light Bar and Grill (see above)
If you will be open in any form during the closure please contact us with the information and I will add you to the lTE
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