Everything You Need Nearby for a Comfortable Stay
The Cook, Tower and Lake Vermilion area offers a surprisingly wide variety of dining, grocery, convenience and visitor services — from Northwoods bakeries and pizza favorites to grocery stores, laundromats and banking.
Much of the information below is adapted from our detailed guest guide.
Breakfast, Coffee & Casual Favorites
Rose Cottage Bakery
A favorite local stop for breakfast or lunch takeout, Rose Cottage Bakery is known for:
- fresh baked goods
- sandwiches
- coffee drinks
- soups and specials
Their reuben sandwich is especially popular with returning guests.
Mel's Bistro
Looking for a casual lunch or dinner in Cook? Newcomer Mel's Bistro serves sandwiches, wraps, salads, pasta dishes and several varieties of mac & cheese with the Prime Rib Sandwich earning praise from early visitors. Cheesecake and other specialty offerings add to the appeal.
Tower Café
Tower Cafe is a cozy local favorite known for hearty breakfasts and its popular weekend all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet.
The Vermilion Club
A Lake Vermilion institution, The Vermilion Club is famous for its legendary Bamboozler pizza and classic Northwoods supper club atmosphere.
Other local favorites include:
- South Switch Bar & Grill
- Good Ol' Days Bar & Grill
- Moosebirds (ice cream)
- The Comet coffee shop
- The Village Inn (Virginia)
- Sammy's Pizza (Hibbing)
Groceries, Supplies & Everyday Essentials
Zup’s Grocery Store
Zup's Food Market is the primary grocery store in Cook and offers:
- groceries
- deli items
- fresh meats
- beverages
- grab-and-go meals
- daily lunch specials
Additional local essentials include:
- Dollar General
- Country Store convenience store
- Lucky Seven
- Frank’s Pharmacy
- Northwoods True Value hardware
- Homestead Mills
Laundry, Banking & Services
The Wash House
The Wash House provides self-service laundry facilities with larger-capacity washers and dryers, free WiFi and wash-and-fold services.
Banking & ATMs
Guests can find banking and ATM access in Cook through:
- Park State Bank
- North Star Credit Union
- First National Bank
- multiple ATM locations throughout town
Additional Services
The area also offers:
- pharmacy services
- medical clinics
- pet veterinary care
- auto repair
- marine repair
- printing and library services
Lake Vermilion Convenience & Recreation
The lake itself offers many unique conveniences and experiences, including:
- on-lake fuel stops
- shore lunch sites
- floating food vendors
- boat-access dining
- bait shops accessible by boat
We are also happy to help guests locate:
- fishing guides
- boat rentals
- golf recommendations
- hiking trails
- biking routes
- family activities
- rainy-day attractions
Please feel free to ask while planning your Lake Vermilion getaway.