Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant
A Swedish restaurant on Sister Bay's main street with goats grazing on its grass roof, Door County's most famous social media spot.
Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant is on Main Street in Sister Bay. Built in 1949, the log building follows the traditional Norwegian practice of laying turf roofs. From late spring through fall, goats graze on the roof during the day, and passersby stop to take photos. The restaurant's signature dishes include Swedish pancakes with lingonberry sauce, Swedish meatballs, and pickled herring. Breakfast often has a long line, and a Nordic gift shop sits next door. Sister Bay itself has a lakefront park and a harbor, making it a pleasant place for an evening stroll and a sunset from the dock.
Opening hours
07:00-15:00 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Ephraim
- Peninsula State Park
- The Ridges Sanctuary
- Eagle Bluff Lighthouse
- Cana Island Lighthouse
- Newport State Park
- Fish Creek
- Cave Point County Park