Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium

Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium Gator's is an Ely, Minnesota cafe focusing on grilled cheese, mac & cheese, and a friendly atmospher Casual comfort food restaurant.
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Homemade breakfast and lunch, salads, pizza, and baked goods.

The lovely Miss Gemma traveled all the way from Michigan to dine on our star-studded dog-friendly deck. (I think she's h...
08/09/2026

The lovely Miss Gemma traveled all the way from Michigan to dine on our star-studded dog-friendly deck. (I think she's hoping to get discovered, so please give her a like to tell her she has the "it" factor.)

The pawdels from the other day brought a friend. (Iah, Osito, and Sandy.) Gator's is where the elite meet. Pass it on!
08/07/2026

The pawdels from the other day brought a friend. (Iah, Osito, and Sandy.) Gator's is where the elite meet. Pass it on!

If you'd had lunch with us yesterday then you could have met Monch. You could have bragged in the comments that you had ...
08/02/2026

If you'd had lunch with us yesterday then you could have met Monch. You could have bragged in the comments that you had a great meal and witnessed a dazzling smile.

Normally, you'd have to go to the fashion runways of New Bark or Pawris to see looks like this, but this summer you onl...
07/30/2026

Normally, you'd have to go to the fashion runways of New Bark or Pawris to see looks like this, but this summer you only need to dine on the Gator's deck. (Thank you to Iah and Osito for the glam!)

You all should have breakfast with us tomorrow!!! We'll do the cooking!
07/23/2026

You all should have breakfast with us tomorrow!!! We'll do the cooking!

I think we all agree with Luna, Aurora, and Decoy that this summer has taken a few surprising turns! However, Gator's is...
07/18/2026

I think we all agree with Luna, Aurora, and Decoy that this summer has taken a few surprising turns! However, Gator's is still open 8am to 3pm every day but Wednesdays and Thursdays and we'd love to see you!

Do you think Cupcake got her name because she's so sweet? I'm obsessed with her little face!
07/10/2026

Do you think Cupcake got her name because she's so sweet? I'm obsessed with her little face!

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! We'll be closing at 12:30 so everyone can enjoy the day.

Tango pondering how it takes two to tango, but Tango is clearly one of a kind. (Don't let the 3 pictures fool you. Still...
06/29/2026

Tango pondering how it takes two to tango, but Tango is clearly one of a kind. (Don't let the 3 pictures fool you. Still only 1 Tango.)

(Gator's going forward will be closed both Wednesdays and Thursdays.)

06/24/2026

Gator's will be closed tomorrow/Wednesday the 24th, as well as our traditional Thursday. Thank you and sorry about any inconvenience.

Address

955 E Sheridan Street
Ely, MN
55731

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+12183657348

Website

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