Best Restaurant for Lunch
Next up in the series of polls for the <PDD Awards Index>PDD Awards, we will determine the best lunch restaurant in the Duluth area. We’re taking nominations in the comments to this post, then a poll will follow, as usual.
For some of you, the ideal lunch is the place that kicks out the fastest, cheapest grub. Others might prefer a slow-pace escape from the daily grind. Either notion is fine, but the majority vote will decide what is best.
Once again, we define our territory: Any restaurant in Duluth or 10 miles of its border is eligible. So establishments in Superior, Hermantown, Proctor and the various bordering townships all qualify; Two Harbors, Cloquet and farther away municipalities are out of bounds.
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32 Comments
emmadogs
about 3 years agoNorthern Waters Smokehaus for the sandwiches and seating options, including the Lakewalk or beaches.
piker
about 3 years agoThirsty Pagan for a calzone is my vote. I'm also obsessed with beer. Girlfriend says Sir Benedict's.
Rae
about 3 years agoConey Island Deluxe Red Mug Gronks Keyport Lounge
Rae
about 3 years agoKosta's Gyros (for both their gyros and Mediterranean salad)
Bret
about 3 years agoZeitgeist Arts Cafe
duluth14
about 3 years agoBulldog Pizza Anchor Bar 7 West Taphouse
B-man
about 3 years agoChina King Buffet in Spirit Valley. Sammy's Pizza (Downtown) Coney Island (1st St.)
Emerickson
about 3 years agoOriental House II lunch buffet!! $7.95 and top quality fresh Thai and Chinese food. Downtown Duluth, 319 W. 1st St., next to Roscoes (previously Pioneer) Bar. The bar and restaurant, while separately owned, are connected and allow you to bring beer into the restaurant and food into the bar.
TimK
about 3 years agoBeaners for lunch is something I wish I could do more often.
K. Praslowicz
about 3 years agoHearthstone Cafe.
grizzly
about 3 years agoTaste of Saigon Zen House Zhong Hua
jsmith14
about 3 years agoHanabi India Palace
spy1
about 3 years agoPaul's house.
jessige
about 3 years agoConey Island on 1st Sir Ben's Bulldog Pizza
moosetracks
about 3 years agoHow Sweet It Is sandwiches Whole Foods Co-op
wildknits
about 3 years ago1)Pak's (every Tuesday for me) 2)Beaner's if I can manage the time to get there (only 30 minute break) 3)Northern Waters (if I get enough co-workers to join in they deliver)
Jadiaz
about 3 years ago1. The Kitchen 2. Kosta's 3. Sir Benedict's
beatstomper
about 3 years agoSammy's on Central Ave because their lunch buffet includes wings.
pinkos
about 3 years agoBig Daddy's
CLeTa
about 3 years agoI'm a cheapo so the Anchor Bar for lunch gets my vote!
gluvin
about 3 years agoPalace Diner from the HDC.
heysme
about 3 years agoI'm going to sit this one out. A breakfast and dinner poll is acceptable but lunch is too close to the dinner menu. At many restaurants it's the same menu or maybe the same menu with a boost in price for dinner. I will be the casual observer on this latest poll, thank you.
emmadogs
about 3 years agoHeysme, the differences are what makes the lunch special. Breakfast: if you're spending money out, it's for weekend greasy deliciousness, weekend Bloody Maryishness, ultra-relaxation, etc. Dinner: drawn out courses, indulgent tastes, much delicious alcoholic libations. Lunch: quick, lift of the day, more-expensive-than-leftovers-but-fast-on-the-mark and not-too-hard-on-the-wallet delight.
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about 3 years agoI think How Sweet It Is went up a dollar for sandwiches, the last time I was in, which meant that I went with plain bread instead of fancy -- the fancy bread is a must.
krlars2
about 3 years agoZ's Deli. There was such a void when they left. Now that they are back, I wish I worked downtown still.
Claire
about 3 years agoChester Creek Cafe is spendy, but I love the food and the ambiance. I usually meet people there for lunch, or else dine there solo when I want to work somewhere other than my home office. They always have excellent specials, as well as a good daily menu.
emmadogs
about 3 years agoI agree that Chester Creek Cafe's lunch menu (esp reuben sandwich) is great, but service can be SLOOOOOOOOW, so I think it's not a good option for people on a limited lunch hour.
Funkenschutz
about 3 years agoKinda surprised that Pizza Luce has not made it onto this list yet. It's not my first choice, but based on how busy it always is over lunch I thought it would get more love. Anyway, Luce is my nomination.
BadCat!
about 3 years agoAgreed, I loved Z's Deli for lunch. And Luce isn't good for lunch, because it will take you two hours to get out of there.
Rae
about 3 years agoPizza Luce's slice of pizza/salad combo is always a good choice, but I agree with the slow turnaround time. Why does it take an hour to get a slice of pre-made pizza and some lettuce?
piker
about 3 years agoSometimes when you're smoking herb in the freezer you forget on which side the door is.
Little Pirate
about 3 years agoWow, how have I never heard of Z's Deli before. I go by the Holiday Center all the time! And I thought Niko's was the best it got for mediterranean around here...