The Good Life Cafe Menu – Park Rapids, MN

Type : Restaurant

Location : Park Rapids, MN

Welcome to the Good Life Cafe, where you’re a stranger only once. Because eating out is about more than just food, we ask you to slow down, enjoy your surroundings, and allow us to show you Up North hospitality. Nestled in the heart of iconic downtown Park Rapids, Minnesota, you will find our food unique, comforting, and enjoyable. We offer appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, salads and one of a kind dinners. We also feature a full bar where the Bloody Mary is Queen and the craft beers run supreme. Contact us for your catering needs, too. We’ll do the work, you enjoy the party.

Cool, modern spot for inventive New American eats, craft draft beer & clever cocktails. Based on 929 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery

The Good Life Cafe 56470

Address:
220 Main Ave S, Park Rapids, MN 56470

Phone: (218) 237-4212

Website: https://www.thegoodlifecafepr.com/

Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed

Holiday hours
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9 PM
Sunday 11 AM–8 PM

Menu

Lunch & Dinner
Smørrebrød
Honey smoked salmon, goat cheese with caramelized onion spread & mixed greens – served open-face on rye with lemon (GFV upon request)
$17.50
Turkey Avocado Club
Smoked turkey, pepper bacon, guacamole, herbed cream cheese, roasted red peppers & lettuce on white, wheat or rye bread (GFV, VV, or Vegan upon request – sub mushrooms and olive tapenade)
$14.50
Southern-Style Rachel
Smoked turkey breast, swiss cheese, coleslaw & thousand island dressing on grilled rye bread (GFV upon request)
$15.25
Sweet Basil Chicken
Parmesan crusted grilled chicken breast, sliced almonds, sweet basil aioli, lettuce & tomato on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
$14.75
Pulled Pork & Apple
Whiskey-BBQ pulled pork, warm apple chutney & swiss cheese on ciabatta roll (GFV upon request)
$14.00
Wild Bison Philly
Wild rice and bison meatballs, with sautéed peppers, onions & mushrooms, topped with smoked gouda cheese sauce on a french roll
$15.75
Reuben
Corned beef roasted in house, swiss cheese, sauerkraut & thousand island dressing on grilled rye bread (GFV upon request)
$14.75
B.L.T
Thick cut pepper bacon, lettuce, tomatoes & mayo on ciabatta roll (GFV upon request)
$13.50
Walleye B.L.T
Summit beer-battered walleye, peppered bacon, lettuce, tomato & homemade tartar on a ciabatta roll
$16.25
Artichoke Bacon
1/3 lb beef patty, artichoke dip, roasted red peppers, pepper bacon & lettuce on a parmesan crusted brioche bun (GFV upon request)
$15.25
Beer Cheese Pretzel
1/3 lb beef patty, Summit beer cheese, bacon-jalapeno crumble & maple aioli on a pretzel bun
$15.25
Cheesy Californian
1/3 lb beef patty, cheddar jack, caramelized onion aioli, lettuce, & tomato on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
$14.00
Thai PB Burger
1/3 lb beef patty, spicy thai peanut butter, basil aioli, refrigerator pickles & malted red cabbage on a brioche bun
$15.00
Turkey Burger Melt
Turkey burger, swiss cheese, caramelized onions & truffle aioli on grilled wheat bread (GFV upon request)
$15.00
Crispy Chicken
Crispy fried chicken breast, coleslaw, refrigerator pickles & spicy aioli on a pretzel bun
$15.00
Falafel Pita
Sweet potato falafel, hummus, tomato, cucumber, red onion and yogurt sauce in a pita – served with a side salad & cranberry balsamic vinaigrette (Vegetarian)
$16.00
Wild Rice Hotdish
Carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms & wild rice in a parmesan cream sauce with toasted almonds – served with a side salad, cranberry balsamic vinaigrette & bread (Vegetarian, GFV upon request)
$16.75
Gouda Bacon Mac & Cheese
Pepper bacon, herbs and pasta shells in a smoked gouda sauce topped with parmesan – served with a side salad, cranberry balsamic vinaigrette & bread (VV upon request)
$16.50
Walleye Tacos
Summit beer battered walleye, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime sour cream, malted red cabbage, cheddar jack, and lettuce in two flour tortillas – served with tortilla chips and salsa
$16.25
Soft Pretzels & Gouda
Five hand-rolled pretzel rounds with smoked gouda cheese dip (Vegetarian)
$13.50
Flatbread
Crispy flatbread loaded with gourmet toppings – Ask us for today’s selection
$13.25
Chicken Wings
Choose from buffalo, whiskey BBQ, sweet chili, thai peanut butter or dry rub – served with ranch or bleu cheese, carrots & celery
$14.75
Famous Fry Basket
Battered French fries with fry sauce or sweet potato fries with maple aioli (Vegetarian)
$8.00
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Spicy jalapenos, bell peppers & three cheeses with a hint of brown sugar served with tortilla chips (Vegetarian, GFV upon request)
$13.25
Chips & Dips
Smoked gouda cheese dip, salsa & guacamole with tortilla chips (Vegetarian, GFV or Vegan upon request)
$11.00
Baked Artichoke Dip
Artichoke hearts, dill, garlic & three cheeses served with tortilla chips (Vegetarian, GFV upon request)
$14.25
Cheese Plate
Artisan cheese served with genoa salami, warm baguette & gourmet garnishes (GFV or VV upon request)
$16.00
Pickle Fries
Thin-cut & crunchy with spicy aioli (Vegetarian)
$11.00
Walnut Cranberry
Mixed greens, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries and bleu cheese crumbles & cranberry balsamic vinaigrette with bread
$15.50
Lemon Truffle Greek
Mixed Greens, feta, cucumbers, kalamata olives, tomatoes and red onion & lemon-truffle vinaigrette with bread
$15.50
Beet & Basil
Mixed greens, roasted beets, fried shallots, caramelized onion goat cheese & sweet basil dressing with bread
$14.00
Simply Green Salad
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots & choice of dressing with bread
$11.00
Tomato Basil Bisque
With fresh basil, garlic & cream (Vegetarian, GF)
$4.25
Soup Of The Day
Ask us for today’s selection
$4.75
Half-Sandwich & Soup
Choose half tuna salad or BLT on toasted white bread with a cup of soup (GFV upon request)
$11.00
Soup & Salad
Half Simply Green salad & a cup of soup (GFV upon request)
$10.75
Grilled Sirloin
8 ounce grilled sirloin steak, house steak sauce, fresh vegetables & roasted potatoes (GF, extended cooking time)
$26.75
Wild Bison Meatloaf
Wild rice & bison meatloaf, rosemary demi-glace, fresh vegetables & roasted potatoes (extended cooking time)
$22.25
Chicken Pappardelle
Chicken, prosciutto, brussels sprouts, shallots, garlic, caramelized onions & pappardelle noodles tossed in a white wine cream sauce with garlic bread
$22.25
Mushroom Kale Gnocchi
Gnocchi, mushrooms, kale & parmesan in a white wine sauce – served with garlic bread (Vegetarian)
$20.00
Walleye & Chips
Summit beer-battered walleye & french fries – served with homemade tartar, lemon & red cabbage coleslaw
$21.75
House Risotto
Creamy risotto, cheese & seasonal vegetables served with a side salad, cranberry balsamic vinaigrette & garlic bread – ask us for today’s selection (Vegetarian, GFV or Vegan upon request)
$20.00
Baked Walleye
Baked walleye, lemon-herd vinaigrette, spiced sweet potatoes & roasted vegetables (GF)
$24.00
Beer, Wine & Cocktails
Craft Taps
14 rotating taps featuring local breweries
Beer Bottles & Cans
Busch Light Pounder, Bud Light, Coors Light, Mich Golden Light, Mich Ultra, Miller Light, Blue Moon, Guinness
Seltzers & Ciders
Press Blackberry-Hibiscus or White Claw Mango Seltzer, Mpls Cider Co Raspberry or Orchard Blend, Blake’s Triple Berry Cider
Non-Alcoholic
Athletic Brewing: Hazy IPA, Lite, Golden or Porter, Busch N/A, O’douls Amber, Fever Tree Ginger Beer or Tonic
Pinot Noir
Meiomi, California
Cabernet Sauvignon
14 Hands, Washington
Merlot
Velvet Devil, Washington
Red Blend
7 Moons, California
Sauvignon Blanc
Oyster Bay, New Zealand
Chardonnay
Chateau Ste. Michelle, California
Pinot Grigio
Mezzacorona, Italy
Riesling
Columbia Crest, Washington
Moscato
Seven Daughters, Italy
Prosecco Rose
Ruffino, Washington
GLC Bloody Mary
Crop Harvest Earth Organic Vodka (Princeton, MN) infused with dill, garlic, peppercorns, pickle juice, and celery bitters with fresh bloody mary mix and olive/pickle garnish
Moscow Mule
Fever Tree ginger beer, Absolut, and lime in a copper mug
Sophisticated Lady
Crop Harvest Earth Organic Vodka (Princeton, MN) infused with fresh cucumber, cranberry juice, lime juice
Margarita Perfecta
Hornitos Reposado tequila, Grand Marnier, and hazelnuts in fresh margarita mix
Raspberry Sangria
Red blend, peach schnapps, raspberry puree, lemon-lime soda
Orange Sangria
Riesling, peach schnapps, raspberry puree, orange juice
Maple MNhattan
Panther MN 14 Male Whisky (Osakis, MN), sweet vermouth, bitters, maple syrup, aged with wood from Black Swam Cooperage (Park Rapids, MN)
Irish Coffee
Keeper’s Heart Irish American Whiskey (Mpls), brown sugar, heavy cream, and Parable Coffee (Sioux Falls, SD)
Old Fashioned
The classic cocktail made with MN spirits: Tattersall Rye whiskey & Sour Cherry, Panther Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and Dashfire Old Fashion Bitters
Negroni
An Italian aperitif made with Vikre Gin (Duluth, MN), Campari, sweet vermouth, bitters
Kids & Seniors
Meatball Marinara
Wild rice bison meatballs and shells in marinara with parmesan
$11.75
Cheese Pizza
Mozzarella & marinara on our flatbread crust
$8.50
BBQ Pork Sandwich
BBQ pulled pork on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
$10.25
Cheeseburger
1/3 lb beef patty and cheddar jack on a brioche bun (GFV upon request)
$11.25
Mac & Cheese
Shells in a smoked gouda sauce topped with parmesan
$10.00
Chicken Nuggets
Crispy breaded chicken
$9.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: thegoodlifecafepr.com

Reviews

Cody Thompson
Stopped in for dinner and really enjoyed the atmosphere and cleanliness of the restaurant. The chicken in one of our dishes was really chewy and undercooked, but the waitress took the $4 upcharge for the chicken off right away. She apologized multiple times and gave us some caramel corn for the road. Her service made up for any of the food issues.

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Sean Parvi
Good life is awesome! Get the chips and dips appetizer. Like the picture shows you get chips and 3 dips too. Love the cheese sauce and the guacamole is creamy and delicious. I love the burgers here too. The pretzel bun with cream sauce and bacon bits is probably my favorite. Cold drinks and great service every time.

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Amy Corron
What a wonderful place in downtown Park Rapids MN!! Would highly recommend. We had such a wonderful dinner here. We had a huge group of family and the service was top notch. The atmosphere is perfect and the food amazing. I ordered the walleye tacos and they were delicious. We were not hurried out. What a fun, memorable evening.

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John Elmer
This was a cute place with very good food. The sweet potato fries were great. My sub was very good. Locals love this place

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LadyKing Cole
Metropolitan elegance in a small town. Stopped for a weekend lunch, upon walking into the restaurant- the set up is impressive. Loved the booths with windows makes eating feel private yet spacious.

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Erin Willis
We stopped at The Good Life Cafe for lunch and dinner while visiting Park Rapids. We kept coming back because they had the most variety on their menu for common pub/bar foods but added alternative unique selections that were great. Their cocktail and beer/wine menu was also more diverse than what we experienced at other restaurants in the area

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Melissa Peterson
Loved the interior design and atmosphere. Food was fresh and unique. You can tell they care about your experience. Would recommend 10/10.

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Carl-Martin Nelson
My wife had the baked walleye and I had the chicken. Both were delicious, hot, and nicely plated. A solid collection of beers and great atmosphere. Thanks for a perfect night for her birthday.

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Rachel Cox
Diverse menu. Vegetarian options with good flavor. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Love this place!

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Trista P.
Burgers were very dry and overcooked, buns were dry, very light on the cheese and sauce. Long wait time for service, maybe short staffed. Positives: Fries were good and the place was clean and good atmosphere.

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