Sydney's Frozen Custard - Grand Marais

Definitely one of our favorite stops we took along our North Shore trip. We almost didn't go because it was getting late, but I was glad we decided to make a quick stop! I didn't have the food so I can't speak to that, but the frozen custard was incredible. So creamy and delicious! We asked the cashier what a popular signature item is and she suggested the Coffee Toffee. The flavor is coffee mixed with Heath bar. The coffee flavor wasn't very pronounced which I didn't mind. Every bite of this was dreamy! I loved that each mouthful had a crunch from the Heath bar. We asked for a small. The servings are much smaller than other traditional frozen custard shops. This size felt more like a kids size for us (see photo for hand comparison . I was kind of sad because my husband and I split it and we ended up finishing it so fast while still wanting more. Haha! I guess next time we will have to each order our own. ;

Sydney 's gets my vote as a top notch Grand Marais casual eatery. I was blown away by the care, kindness and service we recently received here, which was on top of the delicious pizza with a nice crisp thin crust and scrumptious custard dessert. Tonight our artist 's group held a private party here and the place was stuffed with a hundred or so of us all jostling for a turn at pizza, custard, and drinks. Sydney 's team didn 't bat an eye, they just kept the hot pizzas coming with good cheer. When the owner noticed I wasn 't eating, he good naturedly asked if I were too shy. When I replied that I couldn 't eat gluten, he said, I can make you a gluten-free pizza! Can you eat dairy? No to that too. He said, Not a problem. I 'll make it dairy free too. Honestly, I was touched beyond belief at the care and kindness afforded to me without my even asking. My special pizza was wonderful and obviously made with care. The fact that someone took time to ask why I wasn 't eating in a restaurant completely FULL of hungry people...well, I could cry. That kind of concern just isn 't something you 'd expect to happen today. Bottom line: Sydney 's is a wonderful eatery led, managed and staffed by some amazingly great people. Thank YOU to Sydney 's 1000 times over.

We stopped by here on a rainy day to grab some pizzas. My husband and I got got a Pepperoni with mushroom and red onions and it was absolutely delicious. My 3 year old loved it even. The crust was flaky and the perfect thickness. I will recommend to anyone to pop by here for some pizza and a beautiful view of the water. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because one of the workers blocked the path inside talking to 2 people I'm guessing were friends and even though I said excuse me twice I ended up just having to go back outside. Pizza was well worth it though!

This was our first time to try Sydney's since it was just the two of us. We walked away last time when we came with our children cause it is pricey for a large family/group. If you want a good meal at a good price then try the Blue Water Cafe only a few blocks away. We did try the large wood fired pizza which was very good but too small for two people. The custard was good but also too pricey- $7 for only one dip. They have roof top seating providing great views of the lake and Artist Point. This was the best part of our experience eating our pizza while enjoying the fine Lake views on a beautiful day.

Legal highway robbery. Can they charge the prices they charge? Absolutely. Is the food remotely worth it based on flavor, quality or originality? Absolutely not. Choices for quick food are limited because of the remote nature of the area, but this is one place I've been to twice and remembered instantly why I said I wouldn't go back the first time. A single scoop sunday, a small chocolate shake that was mostly whip cream and a pepperoni pizza ran us $40. Grand Marais is littered with tourists so you can expect tourist pricing, but I suggest you spend your tourist money at any of the other eateries that are open. This one isn't worth it.