Worth a stop if nearby
Northern Grounds
Ely · Downtown Ely, United States
Why it’s on the route
Northern Grounds is a café in downtown Ely, the gateway town to the Boundary Waters, run by the Jasper Company hospitality group. Its coffee is roasted in small batches in the group's Roasting Room three doors down, and the café doubles as a co-working space and hosts occasional wine tastings.
At a glance
| Address | 2 W Sheridan St |
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| Google rating | ★ 4.6 (510 reviews) |
| Last checked | October 2026 |