Al Johnson S Swedish Restaurant In Wisconsin Is Known For One Item

If you asked the goats what to order at Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant, they undoubtedly would recommend the grass that’s growing up on the roof. This iconic Door County establishment is well known for the rooftop goats that graze leisurely as tourists below grab photos. But there’s much more to this restaurants than grazing goats. It has a great menu that’s anchored by a single item that’s wowed generations of hungry vacationers: the Swedish pancakes.

Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant has been a fixture in the heart of Door County for a very long time. It was founded by Al Johnson back in 1949.

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The restaurant was an immediate hit, and in 1973 Al renovated it by importing wooden logs from a building in Norway and adding a sod roof.

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His friend, Wink Larson, a nearby apple grower, gave Al a goat named Oscar as a joke and placed the goat up on the roof. It caught the attention of pedestrians, and Al decided to use goats as a marketing gimmick.

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While the goats get the attention of visitors, the restaurant’s menu keeps people coming back. It features a number of traditional Swedish favorites, like Swedish meatballs and pickled herring.

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But the Swedish pancakes are the big hit on the menu. They are delicious! Order them with lingonberries, strawberries, or maple syrup. Go traditional and also ask for some powdered sugar.

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The restaurant hasn’t changed much over the years, which is a big part of it’s charm. Sit down, relax and enjoy a meal of Al Johnson’s pancakes!

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The restaurant is open year round and it includes Al’s Butik, a store that offers traditional men’s and women’s Swedish clogs, Scandinavian gifts and more. Learn more about the shop and restaurant on the business’s website. While Sister Bay is a small town, there are a ton of things to do – here’s some inspiration for your next trip.