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Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik

Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik

Scandinavian Restaurant$$$$
Sister Bay
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    Brad W.
    "Come see goats on grass roof & best Swedish pancakes ever!"(21 Tips)
    Alicia B.
    "Swedish meatballs are a must!"(8 Tips)
    Stacy B.
    "Swedish breakfast with goats on the grass roof."(2 Tips)
    Richard N.
    "Swedish breakfast (pancakes, meatballs, and eggs) is..."(2 Tips)
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  • Keith M.heart icon on user image
    Keith McClellanMay 8, 2017
    You can't go to Door County without visiting Al Johnson's. The meatballs were better seasoned and more dense than in times past. Swedish pancakes are delicious!
  • Heidi S.heart icon on user image
    Heidi SchultSeptember 8, 2013
    We got the best seat in the house. Right in the corner so my husband could people watch. Love the uniforms the waitresses have to wear. Makes it very authentic. :)
  • Amy R.heart icon on user image
    Amy RobertsonMay 26, 2019
    With as touristy as it is, you’d expect mediocre food, but it really is tasty. Swedish pancakes and pickled herring are great. Sewing meatballs are just okay. Lingonberry lemonade is a must try
  • Linda H.heart icon on user image
    Linda HorbeckAugust 1, 2016
    Love it! Friendly bartenders drink prices reasonable and love being outside! They have different games to play also!
  • Stacy B.heart icon on user image
    Stacy Bo BacySeptember 7, 2023
    Swedish breakfast with goats on the grass roof. Sadly didn’t eat here as it had a 3-hour wait, but thoroughly enjoyed the butik (boutique) next door.
  • Richard N.heart icon on user image
    Richard NelsonAugust 18, 2014
    Swedish breakfast (pancakes, meatballs, and eggs) is delicious and filling enough to get home to Chicago without stopping for lunch if you time it right!
  • JASON F.heart icon on user image
    JASON FOWLERJuly 19, 2019
    Everything!
  • Antonia M.heart icon on user image
    Antonia MaycunichSeptember 15, 2019
    20-25 minute wait for us, but shortly after was over an hour-popular place. Put your name on the list and they announce it over speaker. Swedish pancakes and lingonberries were fantastic.
  • Jenna K.heart icon on user image
    Jenna KastSeptember 7, 2015
    Swedish comfort food at its best. Get the meatballs at least once. Great place to stop for a warm meal during winter.
  • J R.heart icon on user image
    J RussellOctober 18, 2017
    Pickled Herring is fantastic. They pickle it on site. Very good portions good service and an excellent place to eat
  • Noah A.heart icon on user image
    Noah AdamsMay 30, 2017
    Goats hang out on the sod roof! Great food and a cool little shop too!
  • Susan K.
    Susan KuskeMarch 31, 2014
    Been here many times & never disappointed. Swedish pancakes & meatballs are my favorite. Must arrive before 8:00 am during busy seasons to avoid long wait.
  • Nicole C.
    Nicole C.August 17, 2014
    Swedish pancakes with lingonberries! Swedish meatballs! Well worth the wait.
  • Michelle A.
    Michelle AndersonMarch 26, 2013
    We went during the off season and it was full of locals but no wait time. You can tell the staff loves their regulars and our waiter could not have been nicer.
  • Alexander E.heart icon on user image
    Alexander EnglerOctober 19, 2015
    Unique dining experience. Missed seeing the goats on the sod roof. Incredible swedish pancakes and meatballs.
  • Eric L.heart icon on user image
    Eric LangstonAugust 9, 2015
    The "goats on the roof" place. Wonderful breakfast, get there early or it will be at least an hour wait.
  • Dave S.heart icon on user image
    Dave SwansonSeptember 19, 2016
    Very authentic, good food, a little pricey for breakfast but not out of line with others in a resort community.
  • Kathryn R.
    Kathryn ReinardyJune 26, 2016
    Swedish meatball sandwich and lingonberry lemonade!
  • Markheart icon on user image
    MarkOctober 3, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Awesome Swedish pancakes and visiting the shop afterwards is pretty cool.
  • Derek D.heart icon on user image
    Derek D.September 20, 2022
    Swedish pancakes are good, but get there early, this place is super popular and busy
  • John S.heart icon on user image
    John SmithSeptember 20, 2014
    Great wholesome Swedish favorites. The meatballs are amazing.
  • Tana B.heart icon on user image
    Tana BabcockApril 21, 2021
    You have to get the Swedish pancakes!
  • Gretchen G.
    Gretchen GenrichAugust 10, 2012
    Must must muuussttt get the Swedish pancakes, and if you don't put lingonberries on top, don't even bother eating here
  • Michael H.heart icon on user image
    Michael HouserMay 10, 2015
    Awesome Swedish pancakes. Great atmosphere
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    TV Food MapsSeptember 2, 2014
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  • Stephen I.
    Stephen ImigSeptember 5, 2011
    Find your inner Scandinavian here! Definitely have to have the Swedish meatballs for Fruktos! Pose for pictures with the goats!
  • Suzy M.heart icon on user image
    Swedish Meatballs are yummy! Must eat eat the Lingonberries!
  • Deb R.heart icon on user image
    Deb RusyJuly 30, 2023
    Been here 100+ times
    Awesome Breakfast!!!
  • Alicia B.
    Alicia BusseAugust 22, 2011
    Swedish meatballs are a must! Their breakfast sausage was also very delicious!
  • Nancy A.heart icon on user image
    Nancy ArgentJune 30, 2017
    Yummy breakfast, great service!!
  • Eric R.
    Eric RobertsAugust 16, 2011
    You have to get the swedish meatballs, swedish pancakes, and the cheese tray!!!
  • Carol L.
    Carol Larsen PayneJune 29, 2011
    My fave is the Monte Cristo but ya gotta stop and see the goats on the roof. Great food!!!!
  • Haven M.heart icon on user image
    Haven MooreJuly 14, 2022
    Been here 10+ times
    Swedish Pancakes w/ Cherries and Ice CreamDo It
  • Nicole C.
    Nicole C.August 17, 2014
    Goat on the roof!
  • Lora L.
    Lora LebreckAugust 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    They have gluten free bread as an alternative. :)
  • Jeremy A.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy AshleyAugust 24, 2015
    Swedish Pancakes are amazing!
  • Lynn S.
    Be sure to try the lingonberries on your pancakes!
  • Victoria S.
    Victoria SparksOctober 13, 2012
    Get here before 8 for stacks on stacks on stacks
  • Markheart icon on user image
    MarkOctober 3, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Swedish pancakes and chalm torte.
  • Bear C.
    Bear CorneliusMay 24, 2013
    My wife makes me drive 100 miles to get the pancakes.
  • Linda D.
    Linda DravesOctober 15, 2014
    Swedish pancake special w/ Swedish meatballs.
  • P D.
    P DiggityJune 2, 2012
    Fresh goat served daily.
  • Paul G.heart icon on user image
    Paul GrimyserSeptember 5, 2023
    Brunch with Mom
  • Eric B.
    Eric BalkmanJuly 7, 2013
    Check out the clogs in the butik.
  • Bea H.heart icon on user image
    Bea HermanAugust 18, 2018
    Drinks awesome
  • Jennifer
    JenniferJuly 9, 2010
    Swedish pancakes/meatballs and the cheese platter. The goat cheese was divine.
  • Lindsey K.
    Lindsey KoehlerJune 2, 2012
    All the girls have to wear silly outfits, but the boys get to dress normal.
  • Tammy M.
    Tammy MisenheimerDecember 14, 2023
    Christmas shopping
  • Gay C.
    Gay CurtissMarch 30, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Swedish Pancakes are a must. Ya!
  • Brad W.
    Brad WOctober 22, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Come see goats on grass roof & best Swedish pancakes ever!
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