This page will serve as a resource for area updates, business operations changes, and other information during the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes and updates will be made as quickly as I can make them. I may not always be aware that a change has occurred, so please plan to call ahead to all establishments to confirm if they are open and any changes in their hours of operation. Starting May 24th I will no longer be putting in days/hours of operations. Instead, you will see the business name, details of their open status, and then their Facebook and Website links so you can find their hours that way. Things are changing so much, it’s hard to keep up!
I will be updating this page for Cook County (Grand Marais, Lutsen, Schroeder, Tofte, Gunflint Trail, Grand Portage) only.
DIAL BACK MINNESOTA UPDATE: As of November 20 at 11:59 PM more restrictions will take effect in Minnesota per the order made by Governor Walz on November 18. Indoor and outdoor dining will need to close. Restaurants can continue take-out and delivery. Also, any scheduled indoor events or live music will also be canceled. At this time, retail stores may remain open with the number of shoppers limited to 50% normal capacity.
MASKS RECOMMENDED FOR ALL IN-STORE SHOPPING! Masks REQUIRED in many North Shore businesses. Please be respectful. This is a statewide mandate.
Here is the current, known list of restaurants, bars, and shops offering services at this time. Updated November 19, 2020.
GRAND MARAIS GROCERY STORE DETAILS
For the most part, grocery shopping has returned to normal along the North Shore. With some restrictions in place regarding limited group sizes and shortened hours. We will not list hours here as they can change frequently.
Cook County Wholefoods Co-op
Call In Your Order: 218-387-2503
Email Your Order: customerservice@cookcounty.coop
Parking Lot Pick-Up Hours: Daily, 10 am to 6 pm
In Store Shopping: Yes, One Member Per Household at a Time
Gene’s IGA Foods
Call In Your Order: 218-387-1212
Email Your Order: genesfoods@gmail.com
Parking Lot Pick-Up Hours: Varies, Contact Gene’s For Pick-Up Hours
In Store Shopping: Yes
Johnson’s Foods
Order Online: Click Here to Order Online
Call In Your Order: 218-387-2480 or 218-387-2819
Email Your Order: orders@johnsonsfoods.com
Parking Lot Pick-Up Hours: Varies, Contact Johnson’s For Pick-Up Hours
In Store Shopping: Yes
Trail Center – TEMPORARILY CLOSED!
Call In Your Order: 218-388-2214
Email Your Order: Please Call
Parking Lot Pick-Up Hours: Monday through Saturday 11 am to 3 pm
Delivery Days: Upon Request For Gunflint Trail Residents
In Store Shopping: No
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 | CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Beth’s Fudge and Gifts | Gift Shop and Fudge | Grand Marais | In-Store Shopping | 218-370-1283 or bethsfudgeandgifts@gmail.com | Facebook
Birch Terrace | Restaurant | Grant Marais | Curbside and Take-Out| 218-387-2215 | Menu | Facebook
Blue Moose | Garden and Gifts | Grand Marais | CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Blue Water | Restaurant | Grand Marais | Curbside and Take-Out | 218-387-1597 | Menu
Bluefin Grille | Restaurant | Tofte | Curbside and Take-Out | 218-663-6200 or bfgrilletogo@bluefinbay.com | Menu
Bucks | Gas Station, Hardware Store | Grand Marais | In-Store Shopping and Curbside | 218-387-2280 | Facebook
Cascade Lodge and Restaurant | Restaurant | Lutsen | Curbside and Take-Out | 218-387-1112 | Menu | 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 | 5323 Highway 61 | 218-663-7478
Coho Cafe | Restaurant | Tofte | Take-Out | 218-663-8032 or CohoToGo@BluefinBay.com | Menu
Cook County Market | Farmer/Craft Market | Grand Marais | CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Creaking Tree Farm | Food Service | Lutsen | Delivering Local Organic Produce to the Cook County Co-Op Weekly | 218-370-8275 | Website | Facebook
Crosby Bakery | Bakery | Grand Marais | Delivery Fresh Baked Goods to the Co-Op, Special Orders | 218-370-1417 | Facebook
Dairy Queen | Restaurant | Grand Marais | Take-Out with Heated Tent | 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 | CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
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, Take-Out at Restaurant | Website | Restaurant Menus | Facebook
Grandma Ray’s | Restaraunt | Grand Marais | PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Gunflint Lodge – Justine’s | Restaurant | Gunflint Trail | Take-Out | 218-388-9483 | Website | Facebook
Gunflint Mercantile | Candy and Fudge Store | Grand Marais | Outdoor Window Ordering or Order Online for Window Pick-Up | 218-387-9228 | Website | Facebook
Gunflint Tavern | Restaurant | Order Online for Take-Out | 218-387-1563 | Website | Facebook
Harbor House Grille | Restaurant | Grand Marais | CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Hungry Hippie Tacos | Restaurant | Grand Marais | TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL DECEMBER 30th | 218-387-3382 | Website | Facebook
Isak Hansen’s Home & Hardware | Hardware Store | Lutsen | In-Store Shopping and Curbside | 218-663-7201 | Facebook
Java Moose | Coffee Shop | Grand Marais | Call Ahead and Limited In-Person Ordering Allowed, Outdoor Location Is Closed for the Season | 218-387-9400 | Website | Facebook
Joy & Co | Arts Supplies, Gifts, Antiques, and More | Grand Marais | In-Store Shopping | 218-387-1004 | Website | Facebook
Joynes Ben Franklin | Department Store | Grand Marais | In-Store Shopping | 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 | RESTAURANT CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Lutsen Liquor Store | Liquor Store | Lutsen | In-Store Shopping | 218-663-7370 | Facebook
Lutsen Resort – The Strand | Restaurant | Lutsen | Indoor Dining Available | 888-887-5502 | Menu | Website | Facebook
Moguls Grille & Tap Room | Restaurant | Lutsen | Curbside and Take-Out | 218-663-3020 | Order Online | Website | Facebook
My Sister’s Place | Restaurant | Grand Marais | Order Online for Curbside and Take-Out | 218-387-1915 | Menu | Website | Facebook
Oddz and Endz | Thrift Store | Grand Marais | In-Store Shopping | 218-370-0615 | Facebook
Papa Charlie’s Tavern | Restaurant | Lutsen | Take-Out | 218-663-7800 | Website | Facebook
Poplar Haus | Liquor Store, Restaurant | Gunflint Trail | Liquor Store In-Store Shopping, RESTAURANT CLOSED UNTIL DECEMBER 30th | 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 | 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 | 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 | CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
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 | TEMPORARILY CLOSED | Website | Facebook
Voyageur Brewing Company | Brewery, Restaurant | Grand Marais | Take-Out | 218-387-3163 | Beer Menu | Facebook
World’s Best Donuts | Donut Shop | Grand Marais | CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Wunderbar Eatery and Glampground | Restaurant | Grand Marais | PERMANENTLY CLOSED
If you will be open in any form during the closure please contact us with the information and I will add you to the l
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