Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

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Rank 1.
Gordy's Hi-Hat
american · dog-park · Cloquet
gordy's does the casual fast-food thing right—solid chicken, coffee, ice cream all in one spot without pretense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
44 min · $ · ClosedToday · 10:00 — 20:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(4.6k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Bearaboo Coffee Escape
cafe · coffee-shop · Cloquet
bearaboo's a legit cafe that doesn't try too hard; good coffee and actual food at a reasonable price.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
42 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 06:30 — 15:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(493)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Gordy's Warming House
coffee-shop · dog-park · Cloquet
gordy's second location keeps the formula working—desserts and sandwiches done simply and well.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
44 min · $ · Open nowToday · 06:30 — 20:30G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(901)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Little Mermaid Cafe
american · Askov
little mermaid's a no-fuss american spot that executes basics competently without charging you for the name.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
74 min · $ · Open nowToday · 07:30 — 14:30G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(185)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Streetcar Kitchen & Pub
fine-dining · beer-garden · Carlton
streetcar bridges casual and slightly upscale—beer, pizza, and sandwiches that justify the step up in price.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
41 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(1.2k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Figueroa's Cafe
family · breakfast · Willow River
casualneighborhoodcozy
figueroa's is the neighborhood breakfast spot that actually delivers—reliable, good portions, no surprises.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
51 min · $ · Open nowToday · 06:00 — 19:00G4.6TY4.8MS
Google4.6(492)Yelp4.8(16)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
The Elmwood Inn
bar-and-grill · bar · Carlton
elmwood's a dive bar-and-grill that knows what it is and doesn't apologize for it.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Cheap but Cheerful
22 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 23:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(232)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Family Tradition Restaurant
family · breakfast · Cloquet
familycasualcozy
family tradition delivers generous portions and reliable breakfast in a genuinely cozy setting.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Cheap but Cheerful
Hype radar · moderate
44 min · $ · Open nowToday · 06:00 — 15:00G4.6T4.3Y4.0MS
Google4.6(983)Yelp4.0(47)Tripadvisor4.3(84)
Warninghype risk is moderate—it's solid but not a sleeper discovery.
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Rank 9.
Parker's Sandbar
american · pizza · Sturgeon Lake
parker's has the ratings spread that suggests google's being generous; burgers and pizza are decent enough.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
39 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 01:00G4.6T3.0Y4.0MS
Google4.6(246)Yelp4.0(11)Tripadvisor3.0(3)
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
Warningservice is rough—go in with patience or skip it.
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Rank 10.
Village Pump Saloon
bar-and-grill · bar · Tamarack
village pump's a bar-and-grill that exists; it's fine if you're already there.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
54 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 07:00 — 01:00G4.6TY3.0MS
Google4.6(194)Yelp3.0(12)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
Warninggoogle loves it way more than yelp does—trust the lower score.
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Gordy's Hi-Hat

Bearaboo Coffee Escape

Gordy's Warming House

Little Mermaid Cafe

Streetcar Kitchen & Pub

Figueroa's Cafe

The Elmwood Inn

Family Tradition Restaurant

Parker's Sandbar

Village Pump Saloon