Cuyuna continues to add new places to dine, and there's more on the way. Historically a mining area of Minnesota, Cuyuna has experienced a vast transformation to become a top adventure vacation destination in the Midwest — it has world-class mountain biking and incredible crystal clear lakes for paddling. The food scene is also quite spectacular and offers breakfast fans and late-night options. Here's a helpful to-do list for eating through Cuyuna in a single day.
7 a.m. Donuts at MacDaddy's Donut Garage
MacDaddy's Donut Garage drive-through service is worth a stop in the morning stop. It offers homemade raised and cake donuts and cinnamon rolls. It opens at 6 a.m. most mornings. 221 4th Street Ironton, MN 56455
9 a.m. Coffee at Red Raven Bike & Coffee Shop
Cuyuna Lakes' local bike shop offers bike sales, service, rentals, and excellent coffee and espresso drinks. It opens at 8 a.m. most mornings. 2-3rd Ave W. Crosby, MN 56441
Noon Lunch at Burrito's California
Burrito's California offers freshly prepared traditional Mexican cooking. It has an extensive menu, but we can't help but continually order a chicken burrito. It opens at 11 a.m. 1 E Main St, Crosby, MN 56441
2 p.m. Ice Cream at Victual
Victual offers super-premium ice cream and specialty foods. It has an ever-changing roster of flavors and offers to-go containers in pints and quarts. It opens at 9 a.m. 124 W Main St, Crosby, MN 56441
5 p.m. Cocktails and appetizers at The Hudson
The Hudson is Ironton's unique eating experience with craft beverages and coffee. It opens at 8 a.m. (closed Wednesday) 208 Curtis Ave, Ironton, MN 56455
6:30 p.m. Dinner at Rafferty's Pizza
Enjoy great pizza, wings, and sandwiches. 30 W Main St
Crosby, MN 56441