Was staying the night in Duluth just passing through.. wanted to give another DDD spot a try so we did some take out. I had super high hopes based on the menu. Super creative burger options! The 4 of us each got a burger and by the time we got it back to the camper we were starving after a long day of travel! We dug in to find the patties mostly flavorless, the bacon could have been confused with beef jerkey and the buns were pretty dry. I wish I could blame the 10 minute drive for these issues, but this was beyond that.. especially the bacon. May give this place another try as I'm hoping our experience was a one-off.. read more

I had heard some rumors regarding this little divey joint in the twin ports slingin' some serious burger action of epic proportions with a meager price tag. On our way back from a family vacation with my wife we wanted to stay a day in Duluth and hit up some breweries and of course some major food finds to sop up all those craft brews. It's not far to cross the bridge and hit up this fun spot. The bar itself is a cesspool of charm; cozy, inviting, and lined with nautical artifacts. It's the type of dive that you blink and you find another treasure on the wall, and with no room to spare. The menu is burgers with numerous combos and hand cut fries. I was feeling classic so I acted on it. What I ordered: Double Cheeseburger ~ two 1/3lb patties, American cheese, pickles, and onion on a bakery bun. **firstly these burgers are huge and they cook them very nicely, keeping them juicy with some pink. Secondly, I don't know how they get away with such a bargain, but I'm not complaining. This beast clocked in at about $7 and I'd gladly pay double that for it.** If you're Livin' for a delicious deal and happen to be in Superior, WI then this is your jam. read more

Anchor Bar - Double Cheeseburger - Bars Near Me - Superior, Wisconsin

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Anchor Bar is a must visit spot when you are in the Duluth/Superior area. The place is seat yourself on a first come first serve basis. The menu has traditional options and interesting combinations. The burgers have that seasoned grill taste and the fries perfectly fried. This is a cash only place. We brought our kids. The environment was lively, but not over bearing with noise. It is a small space, so get used to being very close to those seated around you. When it is very busy, people who lurk by your table waiting for you to get up. The food is worth the wait and the drinks are cold and served up quick. read more

Anchor Bar - A must when you're in Superior. - Bars Near Me - Superior, Wisconsin

I called Anchor Bar for confirmation of gluten-free options that I had read online as we are a celiac family. The person (female) that answered the phone was so incredibly rude - laughed and said, "Ugh, no!". Then she corrected herself, saying that a burger without a bun. I inquired about the fries as I had read online that they were called gluten-free. Her response? "I don't know, I don't work back there." OK.... I inquired if there was someone else I could possibly speak with that may know the GF options. She hung up on me. This was 3:30pm, they may have been busy, but I was trying to call at a less stressful time, I was kind, polite, and just trying to find a burger and fries for my celiac kids. Disappointed - as I have heard the food is good, wish I could've eaten there but a rude hostess doesn't make for a pleasant dining experience. read more

Burger was outstanding. The bottom pour on the beer was neat to see. Usually busy, but the wait does go quick.

Dude! It's THE Anchor Bar! Lose the pretentious attitude at the door and order a burger!

Came as recommendation of a friend, boy were they right! Don't let the outside fool you, the inside is filled with character and some of the hardest working individuals on the planet, who will serve you some of the most delicious, fresh burgers & fries you have sank your teeth into, and leaves cash in your pocket. Speaking of cash, make sure to bring enough. No hidden fees allowed here, love it, just have to be prepared. Can't wait to bring friends back. read more

This was great fun, and I can see why it's a tradition for our local union to visit when we have conventions in Duluth. A true dive bar except the bathrooms are actually rather nice. The tap beer selection is not huge but very good. The burgers and fries are excellent. I would put them in the top ten of what I've had. A kind of cool thing is they have beer glasses that they can fill from the bottom! Maybe I don't get out drinking much, but i'd never seen that before! It was crowded, but we managed to find seats at the bar. Service wasn't super fast, but quick enough considering how busy they were. Very economical prices too, but as everyone else says- bring cash! read more

Anchor Bar - Bars Near Me - Superior, Wisconsin

Great dive bar burgers! If you want more than that, you're out of luck. But really, what else do you need? Smallish bar close to the port terminal on the Superior side of things. Maybe eight or ten tables total. But I sat at the bar that holds about 15. Service was right on point. Had the Reuben burger. Really liked the 1000 on the side. Had some leftover for dipping fries in. Oh yeah, get fries or forever regret it. The fries are a skin on hand cut variety. I call them state fair fries. If you're MN you know. Burger was plenty meaty. Fried onion addition was awesome. Cheese was melty and gooey. Only subtracting a point for their cash only policy. Come on, who has cash? read more

Anchor Bar - Reuben burger - Bars Near Me - Superior, Wisconsin

I was skeptical about this place but it is AMAZING! I got the grilled ham and cheese and it was perfect and exactly what I was looking for. Staff was extremely busy trying to keep up but they made sure that if you needed anything that you didn't have to wait. There are nick-nacks everywhere and you see something new each time you look. Highly recommend stopping for a bite or drink if you are in the area. Bring cash, they don't take cards but you definitely cannot beat the price. read more

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Ate lunch with the family on a day trip up to Duluth from the cities, cash only so be prepared or expect to use their atm. Super small place lots of character and super quick service. They keep customers rotating in and out very quickly. The whole family enjoyed the burgers a lot. Great selection, we will for sure keep it in mind for future trips up north! read more

Anchor Bar - a hand holding a hamburger with an egg and cheese - Bars Near Me - Superior, Wisconsin

This was our first and last time at Anchor. We went there with high expectations based on recommendations and reviews, sure wish we didn't. The burgers were dry and flavorless. The fry's although looked great were just warm (not hot) and not much flavor. A QP with cheese at McDonalds tastes better! Two stars because the service was fine and it's a cool looking place, just don't go there for the food. Cheap prices, yes for today's world, but I guess you get what you pay for. read more

Ordered ahead, arrived and saw order within reach of where I stood at the bar. Waited 15 minutes for someone to acknowledge my existence. Waved at the gals (3 of them behind bar), showed them $, said excuse me. They all ignored me and another guy trying to pick up his food for just as long. They weren't very busy either. One gal even had time to give me a dirty look for saying "excuse me miss" in an attempt to engage. We all walked put. read more

I can see why this place is packed at noon on a Monday. The food is cheap, fast and great. Burgers are huge for the price. Fun place with fun and interesting decor. Our servers was fast and friendly. Definitely a place to check out. read more

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We came in during an NFL game so every seat was taken. The eclectic, quirky interior gives you plenty to look at while you wait. By the time I walked the length of the restaurant a table opened up in the front. The poor waitress was stretched thin, but she still managed to get out table cleaned and grab our order. Don't expect a burger fast. They are all made to order and they are worth the wait. I didn't have room for the 1 Pound Galleybuster, so I settled on the 2/3 Pound Anchor Burger with fries. This burger isn't just good, it's "I will eat until every morsel is gone from my plate good". Every bite is as good as the one before it. I was eating fries trying not to split a seam in my overloaded stomach. Bring cash as they don't accept plastic, it'll be worth the ATM fee. The Anchor should be on your burger bucket list, it is that good! read more

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Great Dive Bar in gritty Superior, WI. Excellent burgers and great service as well. Our group walked over from the nearby Best Western (they recommended) and were not disappointed. Everyone had a different burger with hand cut fries and they were all top notch. The bun was really fresh and unique and the ground beef was delicious and cooked correctly. We ended up doing shots and having a great time after we ate. This is a cash only bar with real drinks and great food. Leave the kids at home. You do not want to miss this place when anywhere near the Twin Harbors. Highly Recommended! read more

Anchor Bar - Best Western within walking distance. - Bars Near Me - Superior, Wisconsin

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Olive burger was amazing & the prices are unmatched. Spotted Cow on tap :-) First time eating here (finally) & truly enjoyed it!

Food and prices are great. Love this place for a burger when I'm in town. I go as much as I can. It is cash only though.

What's not to love. It's a dive bar, expect that. It's not pretentious. It was featured on Diners Driveins and Dives several years ago. Simple menu. Great burgers, some local beer ion tap. Outdoor seating. Kitschy decor inside. The food prices are low. Cash only. The French fries are real French fries. With skin. It was an actual potato just minutes before being on your plate. Our waitress was great, we sat outside. No issues with service. Late August was windy, but nice. read more

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Perfect hope I'm the wall place - great Burgers and they make their own fries! Oh and it's a great price! Burgers are like 6$ read more

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There is not 1 part of my experience that says I'd like to go back there... The burgers are cooked/steamed and smushed to death! The buns are stale and tasteless...everyone has attitude and the bartenders/waitresses act like it kills them to serve you. I saw at least 5 tables have to go to the bar to pay their bill and the energy felt like they were being scolded for doing so. Yes Thursday May 26th 2022 at 6pm read more

I really wanted to give a great review, because this place is iconic. But I've been here twice lately and it's just been ok. I got the cashew burger, which was highly recommended, Burger itself was a bit dry and my cheese wasn't melted, so all my cashews kept falling off. It was considerably better once I added pickles and mayo. The "Swiss" is Swiss like white Kraft singles, sadly. I mean, that's ok on a standard cheeseburger. And our burgers took a loooonnngg time. Like 35+ minutes. Service was minimal. My advice, look at the menu ahead and know what you want and order right away and ask for everything you might want then. read more

Burgers were CHEAP but so, so. Fries were awesome. We sat at the bar early on New Year's Eve. The waitress was an absolute BITCH...and I would not say that lightly. Cool place though. I can see where it would get crowded. We will try it again and see if things change. Certainly an "institution" though. read more

Found a spot at the bar on a busy night. Great burgers. Wildly inexpensive for what you get. Need a greasy fix? Do it.

My favorite place probably to pick from in the world honestly. just the burgers are the best i've ever had from all over. the best servers, waiters, and cooks as well, some of the nicest people. and not to mention the ambiance and atmosphere is absolutely fantastic. my bf and i brought his little brother here as a goodbye dinner and my bf is going to the army in two weeks and google maps said they were open later then they actually were. instead of turning us away, the cook and waiter actually insisted we stayed and made us some bomb a** burgers. none the less, the food is spectacular, such an affordable price thank goodness, and amazing staff. so happy this gets to be one of my go to spots. read more

I called and was placed on hold, where I waited for 14 minutes while trying to order burgers to go. read more

Anchor Bar - Bars Near Me - Superior, Wisconsin

I did not know that I needed cashews on my burger until today. Unbelievable burger. So simply prepared, yet above par. The service was great, in between the orders coming in (sat at bar) she chatted with us. Jalapeño burger had fantastic taste and texture. Fries were piping hot. Great with mustard. Price was on point, in fact surprised it wasn't more expensive. We had some cocktails as well, served well. When in Superior, run to this place and grab a burger and beverage. You will not be disappointed. read more

Anchor Bar - Jalapeño Burger - Bars Near Me - Superior, Wisconsin

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Anchor Bar is some of the best food in the Duluth/Superior area. It's inexpensive, open late, and great if all you want is simple but awesome food. I've had like six of their burgers over the years and can't pick my favorite. read more

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Not even posting a picture of the food. You'll think it's like any other greasy burger joint you've ever been to. However, that's not the case. You'll never have a burger, a beer or service like you can get at Anchor. If you've never heard the name or the fame, travel, make the decision and go. With Walz's shutdown in Minnesota it's a great time to spend some money in 'Sconnie. Do it. Try the burger. I dare you. Count the globes while you're there and try to find the sharks in a j read more

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We love the anchor. Burgers & Fries are awesome and prices are still reasonable. Always a favorite!! read more

Anchor Bar - Bars Near Me - Superior, Wisconsin

Yum! Greasy bar food is this place's specialty. And they have several offerings of burgers that looked so good, but I was only going to have room for one. I went with the Reuben and I was satisfied. I almost went with the jalapeño cream cheese burger but my lunch mate ordered that and I'm a firm believer that ordering the same thing is sacrilege. I added fried (sautéed) onions to my burger at the suggestion of my mate and I'm glad I did. It's an especially divey joint, but the service was very friendly. Was this the absolute best burger I ever had? No. Were the fries crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside? No. Would I ever come back? Yes. But I'm going to give the jalapeño and cream cheese burger a try, regardless of whether my lunch mate orders it or not. Beware! It's a cash-only joint, so hit up an ATM beforehand! read more

Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday, super busy. We managed to get the last 2 seats at the bar. Lots of divey bar eye candy if you're into that. We did not know what to expect, but the Bloody Marys were tasty (I had 2!) and came with a spicy pickle and beef stick. I ordered the cream cheese jalapeno burger and while there was a lot of cream cheese it was still very tasty. My hubby got the mushroom and swiss and liked. The fries were amazing and super fresh- I could see them being cut in the kitchen!!! The best part, our tab was $30 (3 Bloody Mary's, 2 burgers, and 2 fries this includes tax and all). Beware, it's cash only but there's an ATM. read more

Best dive I've ever been to. Kitschy, cash only, cheap as hell. Best burger I've had in a year. Absolute perfection. read more

Everything was great as usual even the prices are still unbelievable these days, the most expensive burger is $8.00 or around there and if younwant fries it's only $1.50 more read more

Love the food and service, but always is packed to the brim and is cash only! Love the little sitting area near the front door, give a VIP vibe. read more

Amazing burger, fast and friendly. Had the jalapeño cream cheese burger/ fries and a vodka soda. Bill came out to $12. 10/10 recommend

Great character and definitely worth a stop. Only burgers on the menu, cheap prices, and decent burgers.

Good burgers for good prices. Usually get them to go because there's no place to sit because it's so busy. Also, they don't accept credit cards, so keep this in mind! read more

Atmosphere was probably the best thing about this place. Everywhere you look there is something neat or interesting. Loved that when you look back in the kitchen, you can see them using a machine to cut up the potatoes and stick them RIGHT IN the fryer. Talk about fresh. As far as burgers? Not the best I've had but still good. Unique selections but typical bar burger. Cash only FYI read more

Anchor Bar - Drink and decor. - Bars Near Me - Superior, Wisconsin

Burger was on point. Prices are reasonable. Make sure to bring cash. Great local spot if you want a burger and brew. Can totally see it on triple D. read more

Anchor Bar - Gally Buster with Bacon and Onions - Bars Near Me - Superior, Wisconsin