EDIT as of Jan 2nd: if this doesn't say something about the character of the people working and running Duluth Grill, I don't know what would. The owner reached out to us, apologized, and explained that our order wasn't put into their ordering queue properly, and that our situation will be used as a training exercise. I'd think that's about as good as it could get in that situation, but they've also been kind enough to make it right with a gift card. So, chalk it up to poor circumstances and genuine mistakes. A hearty thank-you to the people who work here and run this place. It's a tough job, and your hard work is greatly appreciated.

This first paragraph was written Jan 1, 2025. The lower paragraphs were written about a year or so ago, winter of 2023.

.... So, I understand places get busy. Things get delayed. When that happens, it would sure be nice to be made aware of the delay, as courtesy at least. We've loved this place before, and... I'm frustrated. When three other tables have walked in, ordered their food, gotten it, and LEFT for other people to have their orders taken - and ARRIVE - at those same tables before you hear anything about your food and you've waited for almost an hour without getting it? That leaves a bad taste in your mouth, particularly when the wait has only once before gone over, like, 20 minutes (and we were told about delays in getting our food then). When you have to plan out a trip to Duluth Grill far in advance, wait an hour in your car on top of the 50 minute wait at your table just to walk in the door, and see people who you watched walk in that said they weren't on the list, still sat at a booth, got served, ate and paid for their food and left?

I don't think I'll eat here for a while. This was my favorite place in the Duluth metro to eat and... I have no desire to anymore. Maybe after some time.

(Written earlier, winter 2023) There are few meals that I can genuinely say almost made me cry, and Duluth Grill numbers that list. It IS a place that you need to plan to eat at with it being incredibly popular- their browser-based scheduling system works well to avoid stress - and expect the parking lot to be annoying... but it will give you a spiritual experience if you enjoy breakfast foods, all of which are locally-produced in some way. The people working here are absurdly talented, and deserve every penny they're paid if not more (while also being kind while serving). I've not been to the bar or ordered any alcohol from it, but the seats are always packed when we go there and I haven't overheard any complaints.

I'd highly recommend the Red-Flannel Hash, the Leeky Waffle, any of their toast, the PANCAKES and their SYRUP... I don't know if there's a bad item on their menu. You will not regret going here, and if you live within 60 miles of Duluth, you owe it to yourself to eat here