Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik

Al Johnson's is unique, a step back in time to great food and fast service. Enjoy dining in the warmth of a Scandinavian log building with, yes, a sod roof.

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Address

10698 N Bay Shore Dr Sister Bay , WI 54234 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Breakfast, Lunch
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Swedish pancakes goat grass roof good for groups authentic family-friendly lively great value Monte Cristo sandwiches casual french fries lingonberries good for a quick meal pickles eggs lunch good for special occasions parking crowded herring
Keith McClellan

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 Schult

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 Robertson

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 Horbeck

Love it! Friendly bartenders drink prices reasonable and love being outside! They have different games to play also!

Stacy Bo Bacy

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 Nelson

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 FOWLER

Everything!

Antonia Maycunich

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 Kast

Swedish comfort food at its best. Get the meatballs at least once. Great place to stop for a warm meal during winter.

J Russell

Pickled Herring is fantastic. They pickle it on site. Very good portions good service and an excellent place to eat

Noah Adams

Goats hang out on the sod roof ! Great food and a cool little shop too!

Susan Kuske

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.

Swedish pancakes with lingonberries ! Swedish meatballs ! Well worth the wait.

Michelle Anderson

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 Engler

Unique dining experience. Missed seeing the goats on the sod roof . Incredible swedish pancakes and meatballs .

Eric Langston

The "goats on the roof" place. Wonderful breakfast , get there early or it will be at least an hour wait.

Dave Swanson

Very authentic , good food, a little pricey for breakfast but not out of line with others in a resort community.

Kathryn Reinardy

Swedish meatball sandwich and lingonberry lemonade !

Mark

Awesome Swedish pancakes and visiting the shop afterwards is pretty cool.

Derek D.

Swedish pancakes are good, but get there early, this place is super popular and busy

John Smith

Great wholesome Swedish favorites. The meatballs are amazing.

Tana Babcock

You have to get the Swedish pancakes !

Gretchen Genrich

Must must muuussttt get the Swedish pancakes , and if you don't put lingonberries on top, don't even bother eating here

Michael Houser

Awesome Swedish pancakes . Great atmosphere

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Stephen Imig

Find your inner Scandinavian here! Definitely have to have the Swedish meatballs for Fruktos! Pose for pictures with the goats !

Suzy McConkey Smalley

Swedish Meatballs are yummy! Must eat eat the Lingonberries !

Deb Rusy

Awesome Breakfast !!!

Alicia Busse

Swedish meatballs are a must! Their breakfast sausage was also very delicious!

Nancy Argent

Yummy breakfast , great service!!

Eric Roberts

You have to get the swedish meatballs , swedish pancakes , and the cheese tray!!!

Carol Larsen Payne

My fave is the Monte Cristo but ya gotta stop and see the goats on the roof. Great food!!!!

Haven Moore

Swedish Pancakes w/ Cherries and Ice CreamDo It

Nicole C.

Goat on the roof!

Lora Lebreck

They have gluten free bread as an alternative. :)

Jeremy Ashley

Swedish Pancakes are amazing!

Lynn Schmutzler Rotter

Be sure to try the lingonberries on your pancakes !

Victoria Sparks

Get here before 8 for stacks on stacks on stacks

Mark

Swedish pancakes and chalm torte .

Bear Cornelius

My wife makes me drive 100 miles to get the pancakes .

Linda Draves

Swedish pancake special w/ Swedish meatballs .

P Diggity

Fresh goat served daily.

Paul Grimyser

Brunch with Mom

Eric Balkman

Check out the clogs in the butik.

Bea Herman

Drinks awesome

Jennifer

Swedish pancakes/meatballs and the cheese platter . The goat cheese was divine.

Lindsey Koehler

All the girls have to wear silly outfits, but the boys get to dress normal.

Tammy Misenheimer

Christmas shopping

Gay Curtiss

Swedish Pancakes are a must. Ya!

Brad W

Come see goats on grass roof & best Swedish pancakes ever!

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