Gustaf’s Eatery
Where History and Wholesome Food Find Good Company
Gustaf’s Eatery (also called Gustaf’s on Main) welcomes you to Lindström for a deliciously healthy breakfast, brunch, or lunch in an historic red-brick house that beckons you to come in.
The Eatery’s bright and cozy atmosphere feels good – and our food tastes good, too! As you look out our dining room windows, notice our town’s Swedish coffee pot water tower, then delight in our savory and sweet menu options. Share a meal with a friend or enjoy a piece of homemade apple pie in our warm and cheery spaces. Feel good as you get on with your day, knowing you’ve dined on locally sourced fresh food that truly satisfies.
Gustaf’s strives to find the highest quality ingredients and, whenever available, ingredients that are sustainably raised, grown, and harvested. We have high standards – you betcha’! We serve premium ice cream and homemade desserts (including seasonal Scandinavian delights), and every meal is prepared to order. Gustaf’s kitchen is open daily, year-round. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and special events (such as Spring/Fall Teas and Sweetheart Dinners).
Check out the full menu and ask about our gluten-free options. All menu items can be prepared for take-out; call-ahead for pick-up. And if you need a family meal, order one of our homemade and tasty chicken pot pies, ready to bake at home (each pie serves four adults; call ahead to ensure availability).
As you journey on U.S. Hwy. 8 through Chisago City, Lindström, and the Lakes area, stop by Gustaf’s Eatery. Order a snack or a meal and depart knowing you’ve been where history and wholesome food find good company.
Learn more of the Gustaf’s Eatery story in this video.
Gustaf’s Eatery Hours & Events
Open Year Round
Monday thru Wednesday – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday thru Sunday – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Check our Google listing for any variations on hours. Call to reserve a space for larger groups, but otherwise walk right in!
Meeting & Event Spaces
Gustaf’s Eatery spaces, both the main floor and upper room, can be reserved for private groups or corporate events and meetings during daytime or evening hours. Inquire by phone or email and let us know your needs; group size is limited and costs vary.
Special Winter Dinners
Minnesota Dinners – Thursday evenings, Jan. 11 thru Feb. 8, featuring special Minnesota “comfort foods.” A different menu served each Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Contact us to see what’s cooking!
Sweetheart Dinner – Feb. 15, 2024. Reservations required.
Daddy-Daughter Dinner – Feb. 17, 2024. Reservations required
Special Events
The Eatery hosts several special events throughout the year! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date. Special events are by reservation only due to limited space.
Special Event Reservation Policy
All special events, including tea parties, require a credit card to hold the reservation. There are no cancellations once the reservation is set, but reservations are transferable. Gustaf’s reserves the right to cancel due to inclement weather. No-shows will be charged for the full price of the event. Please see event details for additional limitations.
Contact us by phone or email for any special event.
Gustaf’s Tea Parties
The Eatery hosts festive tea parties multiple times during the fall, winter, and spring. These special events include traditional tea party fare. Tea party spaces fill quickly; watch our Instagram and Facebook pages for the latest details, and get your tickets early.
We also offer special tea parties for your group on early Saturday mornings or after hours, with custom menus available. Call us to make arrangements.
Spring Tea Schedule
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on each Sunday. $45 per person, including tax and gratuity. For ages 10 and above. Reservations required. Spaces fill quickly so call soon.