Summer is in full swing! The goats are on the roof! Come and visit us soon!
Summer is here and the warm summer days mean goats on the roof and many chances to get the perfect goat picture. Sometimes, it even seems they are posing for you! Our gift shops are open daily and full of many Scandinavian imports, eye-catching items and beautiful sweaters from Icelandic Design and Dale of Norway. Plus many items for summer as well. We have a large selection of gift items perfect for any occasion. We also have lots of fun goat items; goat soaps, stuffed animals, goat books, and cards. There's something for everyone. The restaurant is open daily as well. Come and join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The "Swedish" coffee pot is always on! Our full menu is available all day and can be viewed online. Swedish pancakes with lingonberries remain the favorite of young and old! We look forward to serving you soon!

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History of Al Johnson's
As you top the hill and head down the main street in Sister Bay, one can not help but get excited. For right in the middle of town, you will spot the goats on the roof at Al Johnson's! This grassy roof and those goats have drawn tourists and locals alike. Read about Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant's over 58 years of rich history in this town and county!

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A converstaion between Al Johnson and Norbert Blei
Good friends and Door County Icons Al Johnson and Norbert Blei cover allot of material in this almost hour-long discussion of Door County past and present. Among the topics: the “counter culture” at Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant, Emma Husby, Eddie Valentine, Wink Larson, Baldy Bridenhagen, Ingert Johnson and the Johnson family, condominiums and of course - goats on one’s roof. Barbara Luhring listens in to this fascinating and many times hilarious conversation. You should listen in too.

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"Al Johnson's" Signature Clothing
We have had "Al Johnson's" tops with printed pictures for adults and children for several years. Now an updated, goat silhouette along with our name has been added to the line of children's hoodies as well as adult tops. Please look too at the children's T-shirts, which sport a question most frequently asked by those coming to Door County for the first time. "Where's the place with the goats on the roof?" The reply will be found on the back. "Al Johnson's, Sister Bay, WI, Door County." On a windy, sunny or cool summer day here in the County, keep an official "Al Johnson's" baseball cap at hand.

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