Northern Grounds

northern grounds takes roasting seriously, and in a town like ely that matters more than you might expect. this far into minnesota's arrowhead country, you're not exactly spoiled for options, so when a place on w sheridan st builds the kind of loyal following northern grounds has, it says something about consistency. the regulars here aren't casual about their coffee, and the shop doesn't treat them casually either. ely draws people who spend real time outdoors, who want something worth coming back to before a long day on the water or in the boundary waters canoe area wilderness. northern grounds fits that need without making a ceremony of it. start your morning with whatever's on the single origin rotation.