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    Acadia

    3.7 (130 reviews)
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    Closed • 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Loud
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    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Fries and a Surly beer
    Darren L.

    Acadia is open again! First time visiting since they had to remodel after a bus crashed through the front of the cafe. (Whatever happened with that, btw?) I'm glad they were able to remodel and open back up! The walls were freshly painted all black and very empty. In the past, they had a lot of writing and drawings on those walls, so I'm guessing those walls will fill back up soon enough. This was my first time back in a long while, but I used to come here often during my undergrad at the U. Always good, relatively low-prices for bar food, good beers on tap, and live music and other performances (like stand up comedy). It was pretty quiet when I went around 7pm, and the service was really quick. I got a side of fries and a surly beer for about $12. So, a nice place to stop by for a quick bite! I would go again and this time really try the food menu. I have heard good things about the chicken sandwiches. Will be back!

    Bar area, table seating, inside
    Magna R.

    We stopped in the other night with my friend and her puppy looking to grab a drink on a patio. Security went above and beyond to show us out to the patio, get us in safely, and welcome us to the bar. The crowd was cool, not overly crowded at all despite their being a good DJ playing. Drinks were reasonably priced for a slightly better than dive bar type of place. No need to get a double, the difference between our single and double pour drinks weren't very noticeable. Bartender was efficient and friendly without being fake or over the top. Bar seating and tables available inside. Outside on the patio there was a few small tables with chairs, super cute but probably not well fit for big groups. Bartender went the extra mile to bring out a water bowl for the dog. We'll be back!

    Inside
    karina k.

    Nice corner of the block bar and fun food place...live music. Down to earth and cozy. Fun for friends to hang out and relax over drinks and finger foods. And it was open late til 12am even on a Sunday night. Thank goodness bc I was hungry and didn't have dinner and didn't feel like cooking. Cheese curds were great! Crispy on the outside and cheese was melted inside and came out hot. I wasn't that into the ranch like dressing tho. Curds were good without any sauce anyway. I also ordered cauliflower buffalo wings w margarita chili sauce and I wasn't liking the mounds of chili sauce that was salty and oily bc it was deep fried and got mushy real fast as it was on a bed of wet cole slaw with pickled peppers. If it weren't so wet and it was on the side I would have liked it more. I will stick w the cheese curds next time. Late night they have the "temp" menu which is fair bc barely any places are open so late so thank you Acadia! Overall a nice place to chill and the waitress was so sweet.

    Amber A.

    Acadia was not my first choice. When walking by the establishment, it looked dingy. Some of the U of M students told me it was a cool, dive pub but I thought it looked like it should be shut down. My friends walked right in, so like the rats did with the Pied Piper, I followed. Awwwwwww.... okkkkkk... now I get it. There is construction going on next door and the prep and mess from the construction is what made it look like a dilapidated, vacated place. Inside was the cool, dive pub the students promised. Grabbed a menu, ordered at the bar and sat ourselves. Lots of great beer options as well as mixed drinks. At our table we ordered burgers, spinach salads, grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches and chili. No complaints. Tasty and delicious. We visited during lunch. They piped-in eclectic music but I saw they had a stage towards the back for live entertainment. 4 stars out of 5 because the waitress was upset about something and when we needed her assistance to clean the tables, she took a soaked rag, wiped it down and left us with puddles of water. We took napkins to wipe and dry the table as well as set it up and put everything back in place. I could mention a few other disappointing things but I'm gonna forego the negative vibes and stress the overall pleasant atmosphere and lunch.

    Bob A.

    Once in a while I end up here for some reason, and no matter how long it is between visits, I never really think about it. But I'm generally pleased enough to be here when I am here. Usually when I'm having a good time at Acadia it's because there's some interesting music being performed on their cute little stage. If you like the idea of a bit of live music, you should definitely pop in here some evening when they have that going on. This particular visit was a bit of a time-killer when there wasn't any music going on. I got some pretty mediocre fish and chips. Pleasant service; FWIW you order your food from the bar. There is character to the main dining room area; kind of like a "indie campus hangout trying to fit a lot of stuff in a small space" atmosphere. They actually do have some outdoor seating that would be a nice place to hang out. I just wish the food were more of a reason to come here.

    Chicken bacon sandwich with fries, chicken nachos, classic burger
    Chloé S.

    This place has a very cool vibe. The staff are very nice and quirky. The place is pretty small but has a cool atmosphere, very tall ceilings, and live music every night. It's definitely a hangout place. The food is delicious. I was thoroughly impressed by the tasty dishes. All sandwiches and burgers but one of the best chicken-bacon sandwiches I've ever had!!! The french fries are also very crispy and the meat in the burgers and sandwiches are very very fresh. The food also came out really quick which was the cherry on top. Il there is a backyard patio in the alley where you can eat during warmer weather. It looks really cute.

    Acadia's charming little alley patio.
    Stephanie O.

    Ohhh, the Acadia...I've loved you since I was an undergrad at the U of M going to see free shows, and that love has only grown since I started coming for the awesome happy hour specials (pitcher specials on their huge selection of tap beer and half off apps? YES PLEASE). In grad school, I've taken some awful (AWFUL) night classes and sometimes a pre-class lubrication and hummus platter are necessary. Other good food: I adore the house-made black bean burgers which come with guacamole (and cheese but I get it without). Their side salads are good, but be sure to ask for *NO CHEESE* if you're a vegan or lactose intolerant...I once ordered the Vegan Veggie sandwich with the side salad and didn't think to ask for the salad without cheese...felt like a dope so I sucked it up and just ate around the cheese as best I could. Speaking of the Vegan Veggie, it's pretty tasty...lots of fresh veggies + hummus AND guacamole. However, I once got this while on a date and was SO self-conscious of my onion/garlic breath the rest of the night. In retrospect, it was a good move on my part. I eat onions and garlic on the daily so it's better to be up front about that ;) In addition to live shows on their teeny tiny stage, this place has a charming little alley-patio. It doesn't get a ton of sun but it's fun for a shady outdoor meal/drink session. This place gets packed inside in the evening, but I seldom have trouble finding a spot on the patio. If you've never been, check out what you're missing. Or don't, because come wintertime I get scrappy trying to snag a booth!

    Hether S.

    I love beer. I love live music. I love places that offer local brews and feature local musicians. Acadia has both. .. and for these 2 reasons alone... Acadia Cafe is a magical place for me. I have been here a few times & each time I was able to try a new local beer. Other reasons to love Acadia Cafe.. the guys at the bar are nice, their beer selection is vast, and the space itself is quite intimate (it does get a little loud when a band is playing), and local bands play regularly (no cover charge)... On my last visit I tried the Harriet Wodan Weizen (local brew).. and a local band was playin' some tunes.. I was happy & content... and because of this.. I will be back to visit Acadia anytime I find myself over in the Cedar/Riverside/West Bank area...

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    Got a grilled cheese and it was just a burnt hamburger bun with cheese inside. Service was good but wouldn't recommend the food lol

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