100 NE State Hwy 1 Street, Effie, MN 56639

Turn your entrepreneurial vision into reality with this versatile commercial property located at the northern gateway of the Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway. While the business is currently non-operational, this landmark location is completely equipped and primed for its next chapter—whether you choose to revive the beloved local diner or reinvent the space entirely.
Situated on a spacious 2.01-acre corner lot with high visibility at the intersection of Highway 1 and Hwy 5, the building offers 2,296 finished square feet of highly functional space. The interior layout features a charming front cafe with a traditional lunch counter, alongside a larger dining room capable of seating up to 48 guests.
• Designed for maximum efficiency, featuring a main-floor layout with grill, range, refrigerators, a freezer, and a convenient walk-in cooler.
• Solid Infrastructure: Built with a durable metal roof, stucco and wood exterior, efficient propane forced-air heating, and central air conditioning.
• Excellent Accessibility & Parking: Includes a wheelchair ramp for easy access and an expansive open parking area with 15+ spaces.
• Prime Recreation Location: Located in the heart of Minnesota’s premier hunting and fishing country, directly adjacent to popular snowmobile and ATV trail systems, ensuring a steady stream of seasonal and local traffic.
• Utilities: Connected to city sewer with an on-site well.