Welcome to The Vanilla Bean Restaurant!
Wake up your taste buds today with a home cooked meal at the Vanilla Bean Restaurant in Two Harbors! Whether you choose our signature Oven-Baked Omelets, Swedish Pancakes with Lingonberries, Bacon Wrapped Mini Doughnut Bloody Mary, or Award-Winning Soups and Sandwiches you’ll find great flavor, value, and service!
Open Daily!
Monday-Friday 7AM–2PM
Saturday-Sunday 7AM–3PM
Indoor Dining & Curbside Pickup
Join Us for a Smelt Fry!
Our famous annual Smelt Fry will be available for dine-in or curbside pickup at Vanilla Bean Duluth starting Wednesday, April 28.
SMELT FRY
$12 per Order
Includes a basket of fried smelt, french fries & cole slaw
Available at Vanilla Bean Duluth only, while supplies last
Let The Vanilla Bean Cater Your Next Event
Our Menu
Menu
* – Vanilla Bean Original | (V) – Vegetarian | (GF) – Gluten Free | (GFR) – Gluten Free upon Request
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness
Brunch Starters
Sweet Rolls
Cinnamon Sugar Mini Doughnuts
All Day Brunch
*Wild Rice Porridge (V)
Granola Bowl (V) (GF)
Pancakes (V)
*Grandma Bergman’s Swedish Pancakes (V)
Norwegian Crepes (V)
*Scandinavian Breakfast
North Shore Huevos Rancheros (V) (GFR)
Harvest Hash (V) (GFR)
formaggio cheese, and bruschetta topped with two eggs any style and cilantro creme and your choice of toast or English muffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13
Castle Danger Hash
Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs
Breakfast Burrito (V)
Southwest black beans, and corn salsa wrapped in a flour tortilla
served with fresh fruit • Add bacon, ham, or sausage - $2 extra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13
Northwood’s Classic Breakfast (GFR)
Harbor Breakfast (GFR)
Biscuits & Gravy
Eggs Benedict
All served with your choice of home fried potatoes, sweet potatoes (gf), or hash browns (gf)
*Pesto Eggs Benedict
patties and English muffin topped
with pesto hollandaise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
Traditional Benedict
muffin topped with hollandaise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14
Walleye Cake Benedict
Florentine Benedict (V)
bruschetta, and arugula topped
with hollandaise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
– Add 100% Pure Minnesota Maple Syrup $2 –
Our Famous Oven Baked Omelets
Plate-sized omelets served with toast or English muffin • Add hash browns (gf), home fried potatoes, or sweet potatoes (gf) – $3 extra
Denver (GF)
Cheddar Jack cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14
*Grand Portage(V)
onions and formaggio cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14
*Popeye
and smoked Gouda cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14
*Happy Camper
American cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
Afternoon Starters
Cinnamon Sugar Mini Doughnuts
caramel sauce - $2 extra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6/dozen
Walleye Cakes
walleye, red onion, carrot,
celery and panko topped with
house made tartar sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12
Border Battle Cheese Curds (V)
cheese curds fried golden
brown and served with ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9
Soup & Salads
*Award-Winning Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Soup & Half Sandwich Combo
Sheree's Fiesta Chicken Salad
peppers dressed with our house made ranch and tortilla crisps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14
Caprese Salad (V) (GF)
Burgers, Sandwiches, & Wraps
All burgers and sandwiches are served with your choice of French fries or house made chips • Substitute sweet potato fries or small house salad – $2 extra • Substitute Gluten-Free bread and buns for all sandwiches and burgers – $1 extra (GF)
Half-Pounder (GFR)
with lettuce, tomato and onion • Add cheese: formaggio, cheddar, American,
Swiss, smoked gouda - $1 extra • Add bacon, fried egg, or guacamole - $1 extra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14
*Our Famous Cranberry Club (GFR)
Walleye Sandwich
Fiesta Chicken Wrap
Beer Braised Reuben
* – Vanilla Bean Original | (V) – Vegetarian | (GF) – Gluten Free | (GFR) – Gluten Free upon Request
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness
Allergy Disclaimer: If you have a food allergy, please alert your server when ordering. Not every ingredient is listed for each menu description. Thank you!
Gluten-Free Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that any items prepared without gluten products are made in a facility that handles many other wheat products. During normal kitchen operations, there is a possibility for food items to come into contact with wheat gluten/proteins. However unlikely, we are unable to guarantee that any menu item is completely gluten-free.
Gratuity: A 20% Service charge may be added to groups of 8 or more guests
Kids Menu
PANCAKE PLATE -$6-
One buttermilk pancake and a slice of bacon served with butter and maple syrup
BLUEBERRY PANCAKE PLATE -$7-
One blueberry pancake and a slice of bacon served with butter and maple syrup
KIDS COMBO -$6-
One egg prepared any style and a slice of bacon served with a slice of toast
HAMBURGER -$7-
A quarter pound grilled burger, with one side: fruit, french fries, or apple sauce
CHEESEBURGER -$8-
A quarter pound grilled cheeseburger, with one side: fruit, french fries, or apple sauce
CHICKEN FINGERS -$8-
Chicken fingers with one side: fruit, french fries, or apple sauce
MAC & CHEESE -$7-
Kid size portion of Kraft macaroni and cheese, with one side: fruit, french fries, or apple sauce
Drinks
Milk
1%, Chocolate, Soy, Almond
Juice
Apple, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Orange, Pineapple, Tomato
We proudly serve Coca-Cola Products:
Coke, Diet Coke, Pibb Xtra, Sprite, Mello Yellow
Fuze Ice Tea
Unsweetened, Raspberry, Pomegranate, Peach
Minute Maid Lemonade
Regular, Raspberry
Allergy Disclaimer: If you have a food allergy, please alert your server when ordering. Not every ingredient is listed for each menu description. Thank you!
Gluten-Free Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that any items prepared without gluten products are made in a facility that handles many other wheat products. During normal kitchen operations, there is a possibility for food items to come into contact with wheat gluten/proteins. However unlikely, we are unable to guarantee that any menu item is completely gluten-free.
Gratuity: A 20% Service charge may be added to groups of 8 or more guests
Coffee Drinks
Seasonal Coffee Drinks
Blueberry Muffin Latte
Fresh brewed espresso, steamed milk, brown butter syrup and blueberry syrup topped with whipped cream
Butter Nut Coffee
Fresh brewed espresso, steamed milk, brown butter syrup, and hazelnut syrup
Campfire S’mores Mocha
Fresh brewed espresso, steamed milk, toasted marshmallow syrup, and Ghirardelli dark chocolate sauce topped with chocolate drizzled whipped cream
Cinnamon Roll Latte
Fresh brewed espresso, steamed milk, caramel syrup, and cinnamon syrup topped with cinnamon dusted whipped cream
Salted Caramel Toffee Latte
Fresh brewed espresso, steamed milk, and sea salt caramel toffee sauce topped with caramel drizzled whipped cream
Specialty Coffee Drinks
Served hot or cold
Cappuccino
Espresso with frothed milk
Café Latté
Espresso with steamed milk
Add flavoring:
Almond, Maple, Caramel, Sugar-Free Caramel, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Sugar-Free Vanilla, Hazelnut, Peppermint, Raspberry, Salted Caramel
Berry White Mocha
Espresso, steamed milk, Ghirardelli white chocolate sauce, raspberry syrup and topped with whipped cream
Cinnamon Dolcè Latté
Espresso, steamed milk, caramel sauce, cinnamon syrup and topped with whipped cream and ground cinnamon
Mint Mocha
Espresso, steamed milk, Ghirardelli dark chocolate sauce, peppermint syrup and topped with whipped cream
Salted Caramel Latté
Espresso, steamed milk, caramel sauce, salted caramel syrup and topped with whipped cream
Northwoods Latté
Espresso, steamed milk, Minnesota maple syrup, almond syrup and cinnamon stick
Turtle Mocha
Espresso, steamed milk, Ghirardelli dark chocolate sauce, caramel syrup and topped with whipped cream
Spike your drink with an of these spirits for just $3!
Baileys Irish Cream, Rumchata, Cinnamon or Peppermint Schnapps.
Ask your server for recommendation!
All specialty drinks can be served caffeinated or decaffeinated • 1% milk is used in all drinks • Oat milk or almond milk available for an additional charge
Hot Drinks
Chai Tea
Big Train Chai Tea Mix and steamed milk
Hot Tea
Various Flavors
Mike & Jen’s Hot Cocoa
Add Mint or Salted Caramel for an additional charge
Hot Apple Cider or Caramel Apple Cider
Drip Coffee
House Blend [Medium Roast], Vanilla Blend [Light Roast], Decaf House Blend
Custom Roasted by Gene Hicks Gourmet Coffees in Ely, MN
Allergy Disclaimer: If you have a food allergy, please alert your server when ordering. Not every ingredient is listed for each menu description. Thank you!
Gluten-Free Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that any items prepared without gluten products are made in a facility that handles many other wheat products. During normal kitchen operations, there is a possibility for food items to come into contact with wheat gluten/proteins. However unlikely, we are unable to guarantee that any menu item is completely gluten-free.
Gratuity: A 20% Service charge may be added to groups of 8 or more guests
Drink Menu
Cold Drinks
Coke Products:
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and Barq’s Root Beer
Mexican Pop [Glass Bottle]
Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta Orange
*Pure Sugar Cane
San Pellegrino
Ask server for selection
Fuze Iced Tea
Unsweetened or Raspberry
Minute Maid Lemonade
Regular, Lavender, or Raspberry
Milk
[1%], Chocolate Milk [1%], Soy Milk, Almond Milk
Juice
Apple, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Orange, Pineapple, Tomato
Signature Cocktails
The Bacon Wrapped-Mini Donut Bloody Mary – $11
An extraordinary combination of savory and sweet. Smirnoff Vodka with Miss Mary’s Mix, a skewer of dill havarti cheese, beef stick, pickles, and olives. It’s not complete until we add in our Bacon-wrapped Mini Donut.
Classic Bloody Mary – $8
Smirnoff Vodka with Miss Mary’s Mix, a skewer of dill havarti cheese, beef stick, pickle, and olives.
Mount Royal Mimosa – $10
Mix up your brunch mimosa! Freixenet Brut, with your choice of orange, pineapple, grapefruit or cranberry juice.
Brunch Punch – $8
A Vanilla Bean Original and staff favorite! Our house-made pineapple infused vodka, Blood Orange San Pellegrino, and a dash of orange juice.
Keeper’s Irish Coffee – $9
Keeper’s Heart Irish + American Whiskey, pure MN maple syrup, fresh hot coffee, and topped with whipped cream.
Prairie Sustainable Seasons Mule – $9
Prairie Organic Grapefruit, Hibiscus and Chamomile Flavored Vodka with ginger beer and fresh lime wedge, served in a copper mule mug.
Blacklist CBD N/A Seltzer – $9
Blood Orange
Signature Cocktails
High Noon Vodka Cocktails
Lemon, Passionfruit, Peach, Grapefruit, or Pineapple
Joia Craft Cocktails
Sparkling Cosmopolitan, Greyhound, or Margarita
Locally Made Vikre Wine Based Cocktails
Frenchie (Juniper, Elderflower, Lemon), Briar (Blackberry Rhubarb), or VÉLO (Rhubarb Orange Hibiscus Spritz)
Beer List
On Tap
Castle Danger Brewery Cream Ale – $6/pint
[Two Harbors, MN]
Castle Danger Brewery Seasonal – $6/pint
[Two Harbors, MN]
Canned Beverages
Castle Danger Brewery Seasonal – $7
Duluth Cider Seasonal – $7
Wine List
Sparkling Wine
Freixenet Carta Nevada Brut Split – $9/glass
[Spain]
Allergy Disclaimer: If you have a food allergy, please alert your server when ordering. Not every ingredient is listed for each menu description. Thank you!
Gluten-Free Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that any items prepared without gluten products are made in a facility that handles many other wheat products. During normal kitchen operations, there is a possibility for food items to come into contact with wheat gluten/proteins. However unlikely, we are unable to guarantee that any menu item is completely gluten-free.
Gratuity: A 20% Service charge may be added to groups of 8 or more guests