Can you think of anything more delicious than a melty, gooey grilled cheese sandwich? If you’re a cheese lover, probably not. Luckily, these sandwiches are pretty easy to come by – especially if you make one at home.

But sometimes, we all crave something beyond the typical American cheese and white bread combo. That’s when it’s time to plan a trip to Gator’s Grilled Cheese Emporium, an Ely, Minnesota, restaurant that puts the “cheese” in “grilled cheese.” Don’t believe us? Read on to learn all that you’ll discover at this cheesetastic restaurant.

Gator’s Grilled Cheese Emporium is a charming log cabin restaurant found in Ely, Minnesota. It’s a great place to stop on your way to and from the Boundary Waters.
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Step inside, and you’ll find a clean, sunny restaurant that is full of cozy charm. Take a seat in the dining area and get ready to get your cheese on!
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The menu is packed with options, all centered on cheese. The pizza menu has half a dozen specialty choices, with another dozen toppings to add as well. They're all topped with plenty of cheese!
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As for the sandwiches, you can't go wrong no matter what you get. For example, try the Turkey Bacon Avocado sandwich. Served on wild rice bread with a trio of cheeses melted over the main ingredients, this sandwich is full of flavor.
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Other sandwiches are more traditional grilled cheeses. This simple sandwich is made with your choice of cheese! Options include Swiss, provolone, American, pepperjack, havarti, gruyere, gouda, and cheddar.
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You don't only have your choice in cheese. There are also several breads to choose from. White or wheat are popular options, or choose the popular rye or wild rice options.
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There are even specialty grilled cheese choices. For example, try the bacon mac and cheese sandwich. This decadent sandwich is full of flavor.
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Of course, it wouldn't be grilled cheese without its famous sidekick! Gator's has great tomato soup and mac and cheese to accompany your sandwich. Yum!
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Gator’s Grilled Cheese Emporium is open Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information about this cheesy spot, take a look at their website and Facebook page. And if you can’t get enough cheese, check out our article about R.A. MacSammy’s Elbow Room, a mac and cheese themed restaurant in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium, 955 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731, USA