★ 5

Wonderful short visit with the owner and a delightful breakfast sandwich. Will return.

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★ 5

Easily the best breakfast biscuit sandwich I've ever had in my life. Also, the music is great too.

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★ 5

Perfect sweet spot in the nook of Sister Bay, the most unique and delicious biscuits and gravy you'll ever have!! From the flavors themselves sing a symphony of love that this owner has for his business. Check it out!!

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★ 4

We were trying to find a breakfast place in sister bay but all were terribly crowded with a minimum wait of 45 mins.
This place popped up and we figured to give it a try.
Now this place is very small and the menu was limited but they provided a service other places could not do.
Keep in mind that there are only 4 tables inside so this is truly isnt a sit down restaurant.
The food was ok but hot.

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Terrible. Look, I get that so few people wish to leave an honest review if it isn't glowing, but we had an awful breakfast here. $8 for a biscuit that is smaller than 2" across, a single piece of Canadian bacon, one egg, and a slice of cheese? $3 coffee that is nothing better than free pot coffee at a super 8? The owner is running the whole one man show himself, which is admittedly admirable. But that doesn't make the food good or worthwhile. Go somewhere else for breakfast.

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★ 5

Cute little breakfast/lunch spot. Yummy bisquet's and soup. They even had a delicious gluten free option! All natural ingredients too

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★ 5

Really enjoyed the biscuits and gravy.

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★ 5

Great GF biscuits and gravy! They tasted like any other biscuits and gravy I've had.

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★ 5

The BISCUITS!!! Gluten free too…soo good!! Soup is all from scratch…salads homemade….it is all good…so good we ate here twice while in Sister Bay!! The owner is so pleasant…we highly recommend stopping here to eat!!

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★ 5

Amazing comfort food! Their daily fresh baked biscuits are perfect. Cooked golden and fluffy, not too moist but not too dry. Everything was fresh and made to order. The menu was varied and they had some great vegetarian options. The owner was extremely friendly and seemed to love his craft. The interior is very simple, a great place to grab a quick bite before hitting the lake.

I highly recommend Crain's to anyone looking for a simple but incredibly tasty comfort meal.

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★ 5

Fantastic! Biscuits with green chile was definitely the winner. Wonderful service as well, thank you!

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★ 5

This place is INCREDIBLE. Service and food top notch! The owner even gave us some homemade pozole to take home. We couldn't get enough!!! Cannot wait to return!

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★ 5

This hidden jewel was a treat to take my GF wife and boys to! The sweet potato biscuits were amazing and GF!

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★ 5

The gentleman that owns the establishment is incredibly kind and does a beautiful job making quality food. Some of the best biscuits I have ever had!

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Noodle salad was very salty and could only eat a few bites. GF Biscuits are really good. Food took a while to come out and when my wife’s order came out it was not GF. I would not go back.

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Well I got glutened. I am celiac so I was very excited to try this small place. Upon arriving it was clear this shop cannot handle more than one order at a time. I was asked if I was GF for my order of chili and biscuits (GF) and I said yes. I was super excited to try my food so I didn’t notice that the biscuits weren’t the sweet potato GF. After I asked for clarification if they were GF, he said loudly across the entire restaurant “are you ones of those people who is going to get sick now?”. It was incredibly embarrassing. He in no way suggested a refund but rather simply said “I have to get more careful about this stuff.” I regret choosing this restaurant and I would never recommend. You have been warned.

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Not only did it take close to 30 minutes for our food even though we were the only people in the “restaurant”. As well as I told the cashier I was gluten free and he proceeded to service a dish with buttermilk muffins which were not in fact gluten free. The cheery on top was the fact he didn’t even comp the meal and just repeatedly said “I need to be more careful.” Wouldn’t recommend especially if gluten free.

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★ 5

Absolutely amazing biscuits with fresh honey local jam. Small simple menu but everything was fresh and delicious.

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★ 5

If you are a fan of home-style biscuits, I highly recommend you check this place out. Biscuits are the central theme here. He makes old school traditional biscuits and gluten free sweet potato biscuits. Everything else spins out from there. We got the BBQ chicken biscuit sliders & the chicken pot-pie; both were excellent. For our sides we ordered the sichuan noodle salad and the kale apple salad; very refreshing. We will definitely be coming back to try out the breakfast menu.

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Absolutely loved this place, and the biscuits are amazing! Have to try the biscuits and gravy!

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★ 5

Stumbled into Crains and couldn’t be happier. The hashbrowns were amazing and the owner was so nice!

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★ 5

Outstanding! You need to stop here. One-of-a-kind place, and incredible food.

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First time trying Crain’s Kitchen Door County. Biscuits are absolutely perfect, generous amount of jam given and the biscuits chicken pot pie is so comforting and delicious!

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The place is SMALL. Doesn’t look like much but YA’LL IS IT GOOD! I have been craving chicken pot pie and it hit, the, spot. Everything was so good. Even the 8yo said the biscuits and gravy were delicious! Everything is fresh and so good.

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★ 5

Great food! Delicious biscuits and stews

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★ 5

very friendly owner/chef, fantastic biscuits. The biscuits and gravy reminded me of my grandpas cooking. Would definitely return!

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Absolutely delicious food! Stopped in for lunch and this place is a 10/10. Great portion sizes for a fantastic price (especially in door county). Owner runs business himself and is incredibly friendly. I had the chicken pot pie on biscuits and my boyfriend had the BBQ chicken biscuit sandwiches and both were phenomenal. Only 9–12 dollars for sandwiches and salad/chips. Best southern comfort i’ve had in the north!

Check out his wife’s store in Baileys Harbor called House of Crain! Super cute fabric store with high quality fabrics from the middle east for great prices!

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★ 5

Amazing hidden gem in sister bay! Tucked on the corner of a street with shopping. We got the Caesar salad, tomato soup, chicken sandwich, and sichaun noodles for $28. All the food was amazing. Fresh made biscuits for the sandwiches. Favorite dish was the sichaun noodles.

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Really great food, everything we got was very good and very fresh. Highly recommend the noodle salad and the bbq chicken sandwich.

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★ 5

What a hidden gem! The owner was so kind and accommodating. We walked in with a party of 9, and he was efficient in our orders. The biscuits were fluffy and just delicious. We ordered the pot pie and the date and goat cheese salad. It disappeared before a picture could be taken. I will be back again. Must stop!!!

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★ 5

Crains kitchen is the cutest hidden gem in Door County! We stopped here for lunch while visiting sister bay and couldn’t be happier with our food and service. The owner was the one who made all of our food and served us, giving us recommendations about the menu. We decided on the BBQ chicken and chicken pot pie sandwiches with the date and goat cheese salad. That plus a bowl of soup and two drinks, our total was less than $30! It was a steal. Great value and great food. Highly recommend!

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★ 5

Was really looking forward to a smoking hot cup’ a Joe and a biscuit sandwich, but Crain decided he’d take a little vacation, treat himself. Hope it was worth it Crain, I had to settle for an inferior product!

Next year when I make my winter pilgrimage to Door County, you better be in operation.

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★ 5

We was visiting my nephew in Ellison Bay this past summer and while browsing through Sister Bay I seen this restaurant kind of tucked back and I said let’s go there because there was a breakfast sign out and we hadn’t ate breakfast yet well we went in and the owner had gluten-free biscuits and that’s what I needed was gluten-free. He had bacon egg and cheese biscuit sandwiches and they were delicious and we had my nephew with us and a few others and everyone was very pleased with what they ordered. I cannot wait to go back to door County and go to this restaurant I will eat there every morning that I am there visiting!

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My wife and I were there for lunch. We were convinced by the very high rating that the place was where we wanted to eat.

It was a cold winter day and the interior of the restaurant was very cold. We kept our winter coats on the whole time. The interior is cheap and the bathroom was dirty. Metal chairs and a cushioned but still uncomfortable bench for seating. Not well lit.

The owner was the only one working. Nice guy but very busy. We were the only ones there. We ordered and then waited and waited for our very easy to prepare food. He seemed to be busy doing everything else except for preparing our food.

The big thing at Crains is that they serve a lot of food with or on biscuits. I ordered bbq pork with Cole slaw on biscuits with chips and my wife ordered chicken with cream cheese and cucumber on biscuits with a small cucumber salad. We each were served 2 very small biscuit sandwiches. They were like sliders in size. Mine were okay. My wives were very bland. The cucumber salad was bland.

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Great soup and sandwich place with great chili and salads. Andy was a great host and cook. Can't wait to go back!

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★ 5

Great food! Really nice guy. Just stopped by on day after Thanksgiving. Smelled awesome as we walked in. Goat cheese salad and green chili & biscuits!

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★ 5

Wonderful little gem in sister bay. We stumbled upon this place looking for a light lunch. We were greeted by the owner who explained his menu to us and gave a sample of his pozole. I ended up having that (pictured). My wife had the chicken pot pie biscuit. (Pictured)

Also ordered a side of gluten free sweet potato biscuits. Excellent.

Food is well done and reasonably priced. Highly recommend this place.

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★ 5

This little hidden gem was our favorite find in Door County! The biscuits are made from scratch daily and he offers a gluten-free sweet potato biscuit that is to die for. The soups are also made from scratch, including the stock - and the prices can't be beat. So much better than Al Johnsons, and without the wait.

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★ 5

Delightful, delicious, friendly, and fast. This little hole in the wall was never crowded and everything is hand made to order. Also affordable. Definitely a great breakfast stop.

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★ 5

INCREDIBLE food - get the Sichuan Noodle Salad to share (big portion) and the Chicken Pot Pie Biscuit Sandwich. So yummy. Love supporting a local business! Really friendly owner who makes everything from scratch!! Def would recommend!

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Very good CHICKEN soup!! Perfect for cold door county's weather!
Cooked and served by the owner himself. Very friendly and excited to satisfy customers. HIGHLY recommended.

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★ 5

Nice and casual.
Biscuits and gravy were amazing!
Great prices!!!

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I'm not sure how this place is so highly rated. We arrived when the place opened and it was clear the owner wasn't ready to start the day. The coffee maker spilled over and was leaking all over the floor. There were dirty dishes from what looked like the day before. It was self serve coffee, which sputted out grounds along with some bland coffee. One of the 2 biscuit sandwiches we ordered came out cracked on top and shoved together. The cheese shavings in the sandwiches never melted and it's still unclear if real eggs were used. The tater tots were soaking in what tasted like yesterday's grease. $24 later we threw out our food, taking the loss of money versus the loss of a vacation day spent in the toilet after questionable food.

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★ 5

An absolute hidden gem! Fantastic food and friendly owner.

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we had the breakfast biscuits with egg and canadian bacon and they were delicious! just the right size and great prices.

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A simple hole in the wall type establishment that keeps its business through fantastic food. Great find in a touristy area.

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Amazingly delicious and creative food all made fresh by Andy. The biscuits sandwiches are the best!

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Lovely little hidden gem with a lot of potential. The breakfast sandwich was good, the biscuits were fresh and light, and the food came quickly. I think there is opportunity for the place to be more popular. A few people came and went while we were there, not wanting to sit down, most likely because there was only one comfy/nice area to sit in and the atmosphere was not that welcoming. The tables and chairs were reminiscent of the 60's but were lost in the lack of theme and no emphasis on the home-cooked-meal-esque but modern vibe I think they're going for. The fluorescent lighting was harsh and uncomfortable. It felt almost like an at home BBQ × bakery with the metal coffee pots and cups with plastic cutlery. I think there is too much on the menu and it lacks organization. Midwesterners, as far as I know, like clear cut choices and a clear way to make them. The front counter is lovely and I really like how the kitchen is open and you can see the chef cooking. There is so much potential with this business to be more unique and cute and welcoming by making a few design tweaks here and there. But otherwise, it was delicious and fresh.

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★ 5

We stopped in on a whim and were so pleasantly surprised, we absolutely loved it! The specialty for breakfast is biscuits, with gluten free options. I got the chicken and dumplings biscuits, my husband got the green chili biscuits and our daughter had the egg sandwich biscuit. All of our plates were empty. The store is simple and cute and the staff who I assume is also the owner was so welcoming and wonderful. Highly recommend!!!

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★ 5

Crain's Kitchen is a small, charming, one-man business that is well worth visiting if you would like a light, quick, simple meal for great prices. I would gladly eat the biscuits for every meal of the day 😋

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★ 5

pure perfection 🥰

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★ 5

Some of the best food I had, everything is hand-made from scratch. The wait is worth it, the guy is welcoming and kind. I'm not one for biscuits, but wow they are terrific!!!

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★ 5

We checked google maps in Sister Bay for a breakfast/lunch option after finding out that Al Johnson’s Scandinavian Restaurant had a 90 minute wait…and we found one of our FAVORITE HIDDEN GEMS of our trip to Door County… CRAIN’s KITCHEN ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️… The tiny space is tucked away and recessed between two other businesses halfway up the hill on N Bay Shore Drive, a creation of a guy named Andy (Crain)… who loves to make biscuits from scratch and top them with aromatic homemade creations like the Chicken Pot Pie Biscuit that I devoured with joy. The chicken pot pie filling was concocted of stock made from scratch, so lovely!

My dining partner had the Egg Sandwich Biscuit and which he described and “simple and cooked perfectly” and the biscuit was flaky and flavorful.

We enjoyed it so much that we ordered a Pulled Pork Biscuit Sandwich, which did not disappoint… the pulled pork nearly melted in our mouths and was accompanied by crunchy cabbage which added to the sensory experience of this delightful meal!

Go see this guy, Andy, at CRAIN’s Kitchen, and if he tells you there may be a short wait for fresh biscuits, stay there and wait! You will experience one of your favorite meals in Door County!

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It’s the best breakfast I’ve had in Door county. Everything is done from the scratch and is like home made food. The price is so reasonable for the food you get

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★ 5

Great food, chill ambience, very friendly service! Ordered thr Date N Goat salad, chili cheese tater Tots, pulled pork biscuit sandwich, and chicken pot pie. All so good!

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★ 5

fantastic food and ambiance

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Quiet niche at the edge of the chaos. Affordable and filling for breakfast. No line after being told a 2 hour wait elsewhere. Tricky to find but worth it.

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★ 5

Fantastic little restaurant that more people should visit. We went for breakfast one day and then lunch the next. The owner made our food both times. The biscuits and gravy were great. The veggie biscuit sandwich was fantastic and I loved the spicy Szechuan noodles. It's one of the most affordable food shops in town. The proprietor asked us about our food and genuinely cared. It doesn't look like much when you walk in but we had two very good experiences.

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★ 5

Enjoyed the breakfast and the atmosphere. The outdoor eating area is decorated with live plants and vegetables. The biscuits were fresh from the oven and the granola was still warm from being freshly prepared as well.

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The coffee was good but the biscuit sandwich was a joke. An extremely small piece of what appeared to be egg white and an equally small piece of Canadian bacon. Sell a quality product and people will return. Sad.

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This was a great find! We were driving through town, and my husband found this spot through Google reviews. The homemade biscuits were incredible!! The owner was super friendly as well. A great brunch spot with fresh, delicious food.

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★ 5

10/10 service, food, and atmosphere. Best biscuits I’ve ever had!

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Really nice little shop owned by a very nice guy!

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★ 5

Great options for vegetarians. Had the GF sweet potato biscuits and they were great.

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★ 5

Great food and staff! The egg biscuit breakfast sandwich was amazing! One of the staff said that they use the eggs from her chickens and source most of their ingredients locally. Just a great spot for breakfast!

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Overpriced and we were there for over an hour before getting all our food. Minimal seating, not well staffed and there are many better eating options within the block. Food was half decent though

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★ 5

We found a gem! Green Chili in Wisconsin, we were so excited being from Colorado we don’t see Green Chile often, it being delicious is even harder to find. For sure a must.

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★ 5

The owner is a really sweet and friendly guy. The biscuits are like magical unicorn dust. Perfect.

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Super friendly and genuine service. The flavor of the homemade chicken noodle soup is wonderful. Great spot to enjoy a light meal outside in Sister Bay.

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★ 5

Excellent small kitchen! The owner is wonderful and the food is out standing! The biscuits in the chicken pot pie are to die for. The chicken soup was exceptional. If I could give him a six I would.

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The combination of flavors in my salad and sandwich were masterful. The cornbread croutons were especially unique and amazing. Also, thank you Crane's Kitchen for spreading the delightful combination that is green chili and tater tots. It's hard to find outside of Colorado but so good! Keep up the great work!

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★ 5

We stopped for a late lunch. The biscuits are fresh and delicious, as was basically everything we had. The chili was delicious and the cucumber salad has a kick. Andy was so friendly. Go visit him!

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★ 5

This place is truly a hidden gem! Amazing biscuits and the frito chili was to die for! Amazing place we stumbled into on accident!

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Stumbled on this place after Peninsula State Park. Soup and biscuit sandwiches really hit the spot!

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★ 5

These sandwiches were amazing!!!!!! I can not express how good this food was.

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The gluten free sweet potato biscuits are to die for! Delicious sandwiches and chips. Highly recommend

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★ 5

This place is simply amazing! But nothing simple about the food! This guy really knows what he's doing... This is 2 biscuit sandwiches one with chicken and one with pork. Totally juicy and very tasty! The pasta salad was terrific!

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★ 5

Great homemade food! Had the pulled pork sandwich and hatch green Chile soup and it was delicious! Very friendly owner too! Would definitely recommend

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Unique and delicious biscuit sandwiches. Great variety of salads.

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We were in DC in the off season and were looking for a place to grab some dinner that wasn't a pub or bar. We were so happy to have found this little place! The food is fresh, delicious, and feels homey and familiar. There are offerings for people of many dietary persuasions and the owner was sure to ask if there were any allergies to be aware of since I ordered the sweet potato biscuits. The portions are just right and the prices are very reasonable. Mr. Crain was lovely and we had a great chat while we waited for and ate our food, even though we arrived close to closing time. I will definitely recommend Crain's Kitchen to my friends and family and will be coming back soon!

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★ 5

Outstanding bisquits, pork and chili.
The grill cheese sandwhich is delicious.
We will be back.

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Was definitely our best meal while in Door County. He was super friendly and welcoming. I was skeptical as I am more of a burger and brewery guy but I would go here over any other place for lunch. Both chicken sandwiches were excellent and the cucumber salad was amazing! Definitely putting this on our list for go tos every single time!

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★ 5

Best grilled cheese and tomato soup I've ever had, and I don't even like tomato soup. Cute, out of the way, cozy, and reasonably priced.

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★ 5

A perfect lunch spot. This may have been the best meal we had during our trip, and we ate at a few of the mainstays. I opted to wait a few minutes for the fresh buttermilk biscuits for my pork sandwiches and was not disappointed. The restaurant is tucked back and down off the road and can easily be missed. The owner needs a sign right off Bay Shore Drive so people do not miss out.

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Great biscuits.

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★ 5

The freshest food we have had while in Door County! Flavor was fantastic along with the owner/service. We would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for something healthy, quick and easy to eat without sacrificing flavor.

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Just had a delicious soup lunch while waking through Suster Bay! What a cute and perfect addition to the Door County food scene. We enjoyed pozole, tomato soup and the home made biscuits! (Tip: order an extra biscuit; ours were gone in a flash).

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★ 5

The biscuits are beyond compare. Their sandwiches and the salads paired with them were phenomenal. Can’t wait to go back.

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★ 5

Fantastic gluten free sweet potato biscuits! Great options for vegetarians and meat eater, fresh and delicious! Affordable compared to other places we go to. Love this place.

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The veggie sandwich was phenomenal and the perfect size. The ingredients were incredibly fresh and I will be telling all of my friends to stop here anytime they are in sister bay!

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★ 5

The chicken sandwich was awesome, super fresh side salads, and insanely good biscuits. Would definitely recommend trying the sweet potato biscuit. Everyone was very friendly as well!

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I honestly wasn't sure about the gluten free Sweet potato biscuit, but decided to give it a try. It was very light and I honestly didn't really taste the sweet potato. I have to be gluten free due to celiac and they did great with avoiding cross contamination. I really enjoyed the chicken sandwich (wasn't dry without the BBQ). I will definitely go here again next time I'm in the area! There is outdoor seating to bring your dog

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★ 5

Such good food for good prices in the area. Best pulled pork sandwich I’ve ever had and with the perfect portion size. Sweet staff and overall a good aesthetic to the place!

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★ 5

A must dine experience in Sister Bay! Delicious and unique food, friendly staff, and perfect spot right in the downtown area. We’ll definitely be back.

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★ 5

Yum! An absolute must when visiting Door County! The food was absolutely delicious! Everything was so fresh! I am so glad we came across this gem😊

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I love the soups from Crain’s Kitchen. Perfect blend of flavors and all homemade.

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The food was super flavorful and the staff was very friendly and personable, One of my favorite places I’ve been to in sister bay so far!

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Fresh and refreshing. Delicious homemade biscuits. Simple and satisfying flavors. Will definitely go back for more.

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