5 Cafes in Downtown, Duluth MN That Serve Alcohol
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 cafes in Downtown, Duluth MN considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list gathers five cafes and casual restaurants in and around Downtown Duluth that serve alcohol alongside coffee and food. They are ranked by Google rating, weighted by the number of reviews, so places with a long track record rise ahead of those with only a few. It suits anyone who wants a brunch cocktail, a beer with lunch or a relaxed evening drink. Details come from each listing's hours, address and features and from what reviewers mention.
#1
Duluth Grill
★ 4.7 (7,211 Google reviews)Brunch restaurant$20–30 per person
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Duluth Grill is a brunch restaurant at 118 S 27th Ave W, open daily from 8 am to 3 pm. It serves beer, cocktails and coffee along with comfort food, organic dishes and healthy options, and has a fireplace and outdoor seating. Reviewers describe a colorful, lively room, unusual dishes and attentive bar service, and regulars point out that arriving early helps avoid the lines.
Best for: Brunch with a cocktail
- Address
- 118 S 27th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55806, United States
- Hours
- daily 8 am–3 pm
#2
Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace
★ 4.7 (592 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace at 1917 W Superior St is open from 8 am, closing at 3 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays and 8 pm the rest of the week. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, beer and coffee, with live music on the listing. Reviewers mention a cozy small-town feel a little away from Canal Park, made-to-order food and bowls such as the Chester Bowl. It is also listed as good for working on a laptop.
Best for: Coffee, beer and live music
- Address
- 1917 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55806, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–8 pm; Mon 8 am–3 pm; Sat 8 am–8 pm; Sun 8 am–8 pm; Thu 8 am–8 pm; Tue 8 am–3 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
#3
Zeitgeist Restaurant & Bar
★ 4.6 (428 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–50 per person
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Zeitgeist Restaurant & Bar at 222 E Superior St opens at 4 pm Tuesday through Friday, from 10 am on Saturdays and 10 am to 3 pm on Sundays, and is closed Monday. It is listed for its beer selection, cocktails, wine list and happy hour. Reviewers mention tempura cauliflower, Lake Superior whitefish, wild rice soup and generous portions, and several say the bar seats are a good option without a reservation.
Best for: Happy hour and dinner at the bar
- Address
- 222 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–11 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–11 pm; Sun 10 am–3 pm; Thu 4–10 pm; Tue 4–10 pm; Wed 4–10 pm
#4
At Sara's Table Chester Creek Cafe
★ 4.5 (2,946 Google reviews)American restaurant$20–30 per person
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At Sara's Table Chester Creek Cafe at 1902 E 8th St is open from 8 am to 9 pm most days and until 8 pm on Sundays. It identifies as women-owned and LGBTQ+ owned, and lists a fireplace, live music, cocktails, beer and wine. Reviewers mention vegan breakfast scrambles, a menu drawing on many cuisines, and a light-filled room with plants and books, though one wishes for more vegetarian choices.
Best for: All-day meals with vegan options
- Address
- 1902 E 8th St, Duluth, MN 55812, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–9 pm; Mon 8 am–9 pm; Sat 8 am–9 pm; Sun 8 am–8 pm; Thu 8 am–9 pm; Tue 8 am–9 pm; Wed 8 am–9 pm
#5
Lyric Kitchen · Bar
★ 4.1 (805 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Lyric Kitchen · Bar at 205 W Superior St opens at 7 am, closing at 9 or 10 pm most days and at noon on Sundays; it is closed Monday. It lists cocktails, a beer selection and a wine list with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reviewers describe an upscale, mellow room and fresh food, and suggest reserving on weekend nights. One reviewer reports a slow welcome at the host stand.
Best for: Upscale dinner with drinks
- Address
- 205 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 7 am–10 pm; Sun 7 am–12 pm; Thu 7 am–9 pm; Tue 7 am–9 pm; Wed 7 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 cafes in Downtown, Duluth MN with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Alcohol”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Zeitgeist Restaurant & Bar, At Sara's Table Chester Creek Cafe and Lyric Kitchen · Bar take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Lyric Kitchen · Bar opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Duluth Grill ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 7,211 reviews. Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace is second at 4.7 from 592 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Duluth MN are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Zeitgeist Restaurant & Bar, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Duluth Grill $20–30; Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace $10–20; Zeitgeist Restaurant & Bar $20–50; At Sara's Table Chester Creek Cafe $20–30; Lyric Kitchen · Bar $20–30.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Duluth Grill, Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace, Zeitgeist Restaurant & Bar, At Sara's Table Chester Creek Cafe and Lyric Kitchen · Bar.
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