Pryes is hands down our favorite brewery in Minnesota! It's one of those places that works for just…read moreabout any occasion, whether you're meeting friends, spending time with family, or just looking for a fun and relaxed place to hang out. The patio is a huge highlight. It's spacious, well set up, and perfect for enjoying drinks outside, especially in the warmer months. There are games to play, plenty of seating, and a really fun, laid-back atmosphere that makes it easy to spend a few hours there without even realizing it. The food is also a standout, which isn't always the case at breweries. We especially love the pizza and the elote fries, both are consistently delicious and pair perfectly with their drinks. It's nice to have food options that go beyond the basics and actually feel like a reason to come back. The staff has always been super friendly and patient, even when it's busy, which we really appreciate. It makes the whole experience feel welcoming and easy. Inside, the space is just as great. There are two levels and games you can play, so there's plenty to do no matter the weather. Overall, this is one of our go-to spots and somewhere we find ourselves coming back to again and again.

Pryes is absolutely massive! There's so much seating both inside and outside, so it's a great spot…read morefor a larger group or when you just want plenty of room to spread out. We really enjoyed the beer flight. The seltzer we had, however, was absolutely terrible. Definitely would stick with the beer here. The pizza was super good and ended up being one of the highlights of the visit. Service was a little slow, and the lines got pretty long at times. It definitely felt like they could have used more staff, especially when things got busy. I did love that you don't have to worry about closing out your tab since they just take care of it for you. Overall, Pryes is a really fun brewery with tons of space, good beer, and surprisingly good pizza. The slower service keeps it from being a five star experience for me, but I'd definitely come back.

What a great experience! My wife and I visited on a Sunday night and there were a lot of places…read moreclosed on Sunday nights so I was happy to find the Bricksworth. They were open until 11 and had a great beer selection with an inside/outside option. My wife wanted to watch some of the Stanley Cup so we opted for inside. We arrived around 830 and were able to gain a seat at the bar. Bartender was amazing. Very friendly and personable. Based on his interactions we decided to get chicken tenders (Nashville) and fries and a few more beers. Overall this is a great, inviting environment. I can't recommend visiting here enough. Great food and great beer options. This is a stop you don't want to miss! Definitely worth 5 stars.

Bricksworth is consistently the place I recommend people that are in the north loop to go if…read morethey're craving food, or want a really good beer and a great time. Seriously, I've probably had everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. They have an extensive collection of beers that will please anybody, with some of the best Hazys and best Sours in town, and also cocktails that work for folks that don't want a beer. The patio is superb, and although you sometimes share it with a passing train, it's tucked away and is a nice separation from the business of the surrounding north loop. I'd argue the wings are easily top 3 in the whole state, they're always crispy, and the monthly specials are clearly thought over and iterated on by talented chefs that want to try new and unique things. The pizza is also probably the best Detroit style in the city, try the Elote and you'll see what I mean. Staff is a hoot, they're all super nice, great to talk to, and have honest opinions about their own menu. Seriously, if you're anywhere near the downtown area, go here.

Had the smoked jumbo wings here today for lunch. This is one of the things they they are known for…read moreand I can see why. They were extremely tasted. I opted for the standard buffalo toss and did not regret it. It's not cheap, but for the quality and quantity I think it's worth it. For me it was plenty for a lunch without any sort of side. I got a house ipa to wash it down and it was decent but not my fav. My friend had the smoked Rueben sandwhich and enjoyed it. Service was good, ambiance on the outdoor patio was nice, and overall had a very positive experience here.

We decided to eat at Northbound for dinner on a bustling Independence Day Eve at 7PM. Walking up to…read morethe restaurant, it seemed like there would be a small wait, but luckily for us, a table just opened up as we walked through the doors. Even with how busy the place was, I didn't find the service to be too slow. The food took about 10 minutes to come out. Cheese Curds ($12.50) - Interesting curds. They're covered and fried in a leavened waffle batter, which gives a more airy type of crisp on the outside. It's more robust than normal cheese curd batter, but has that lighter and softer waffle crunch. The texture inside is right in between being soft and gooey but has enough firmness for a slight squeaky behavior. I actually don't prefer this texture - I massively prefer one extreme or the other, either completely squeaky, or completely softened and melted. The curds are all separated with some mini batter nubs spread around for extra crunch. The curds comes with a ranch dip that has fresh herbs in buttermilk and for some reason reminds me of thousand island in taste. (4/5) 18-hr Porketta ($17.50) + Fries Upgrade (+$2.50) - This is a very simple sandwich with Northbound's famous 18 hour porketta, some Swiss cheese melted on top, and finally some softened sliced onion in a brioche bun. The porketta is essentially pulled pork and is lean with basically no fat. It's seasoned well with a good fennel and spiced aroma The flavors are quite pronounced and while the pork is relatively tender for the cut, some fat would do some major justice. The fries are mediocre. They are clearly hand cut and fried in house, but they are a little underfried since the interiors are firm rather than fluffy and they are floppy in texture. Meh. The porketta comes with a sauce that's fruity, tangy, and acidic. It's surprisingly great for the cheese curds since the curds are so heavy and fatty. (4/5) Overall I found the food at Northbound to be good enough but nothing particularly outstanding. I certainly don't think it was worth the 45 minute round trip drive. but I wouldn't mind eating there again if I happened to be in the area in the future. Food: [4/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 4/5 Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms

It's Oktoberfest season. There's a chill in the air. You want a beer and a sweet escape…read more That's Utepils. Get transported to Bavaria. Inside the taproom, outside in the beer garden, transported. It's a slice of somewhere far away, right here in town. That said, I love their taproom. It's spacious, perfectly lit, and has a theme. The staff is always super nice and helpful. I also LOVE sitting outside taking in a bit of nature. German style brews - think Pilsners, Altbier, Kolsch, Hefeweizen, and my absolute annual favorite - their festbier the receptional. So full of flavor. My year round favorite is the Czech pils if you want light, soft, and sweet. One more weekend of Oktoberfest (they did three this year) and I can't recommend enough!

I attended a volunteer wrap up party here in one of the rentable spaces…read more I did check out the beer, it was a lighter raspberry one (forgot the name) but I enjoyed it. Generally the space is industrial and has plenty of tables and a beer garden out back. There was food truck serving tacos the day we were there, not sure if they always have food trucks or not but it was nice. Parking is a bit rough but doable.

Wild Mind Ales is such a gem in the Bloomington and Edina area. They always have great beer, and…read moreother drinks available. I enjoyed one THC Wild Water, and one new saison beer called Adventure Club. Both were beyond delicious We also enjoyed the La Choza food truck with sushi and tortilla chips. YUM! Dogs are welcome and there is a HUGE projector for watching sports games. This place is so fun and clean. The staff is friendly and more than happy to help you pick the perfect beverage for you. Cheers

I know Wild Minds Ales is closing so this is kind of a moot point of a review, but I didn't get the…read morehype of Wild Minds Ales. Parking was terrible - it's all street parking about a block away. The "dog" area leading into the brewery hadn't been clean in a long time. Leaving a very gross smell as your first impression. We sat inside with the garage doors wide open. It was nice, but the sun was blinding. More sun coverage or lowering the doors would have been nice. There was only two non alcoholic options on the menu, a THC drink or coca cola. I ended up ordering a sour and boy was it sour. I didn't end up eating at the food truck, but it seemed to be a different one than what was listed on the website. I feel bad they are closing. I never want to see a small business go under, but this was a lackluster experience for me.

This might be a unique need but I am often in need of a small bite in MLPS before I have to make a…read morelong commute home and this is becoming my top choice for that! Their happy hour prices are perfect, portion size is just what I am looking for, service is quick, friendly, there's lots of seating, and mostly importantly, the food is delicious!! Today I just got a HH slider ($5) and fries ($4) and it was delightful. The pulled pork is super well marinated, has just enough coleslaw on top to not overpower the meat, and the crispy fried onions add a nice crunch. Equally I was shocked by how much I liked the fries- shoestring with a perfect amount of salt and crunch to my likeness!! I'm sure the full size portions are good as well, but the happy hour prices can't be beat.

Hundreds of Hops - US Hop Passport Amazing Brewery Race Stop ??/??? for MN…read more Stopped in before an event to get a little something in our bellies and try this new to the Hop Passport stop. While MN has already been won, (thus the lazy count) we still love trying new spots & looking for our next new favorite! We opted for the sliders to split and all 3 varieties were good. I love that the chicken was schnitzel style. We also added the slaw for $5 cuz i needed some roughage & it was pretty good. The first beer chosen, in the usual for my hubby, ran out mid-pour. It was his favorite of the 3. I was partial to my hefe & he liked his IPA 2nd best. All 3 beers were good or better. The space large, likely to accommodate the Target Field crowds but it was mighty quiet when we got there, between lunch & dinner and service was very attentive. All in all, a very solid stop.

Surly is always a great spot to hang out. My favorite thing here is the pizza upstairs--I'm Your…read moreDaddy. It's their signature pizza, and for good reason. It has the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and both my friends and I absolutely loved it. The beer is great too, with plenty of options to choose from. One thing to know before you go: the upstairs pizza area and the downstairs restaurant are separate, so they have different service. If you're looking for full table service and a larger food menu, you can head downstairs. Either way, it's a fun place with great food and beer, and I'd definitely recommend checking it out.

Surly Brewing is a wonderful brewery! They have a solid menu with new dishes rotating in and out…read moreoften, so you are always able to find something new! They have an extensive beer menus and the staff are always willing to help you find the right beer for you. They also have incredible outdoor and upper deck seating with a pizza parlor! During the warmer months Surly often has live music, games, and other events going on. I highly recommend the beer tours, you get to learn about some of your favorite beers and the company's deep inspiring history! Surly is one of a kind and it is a staple in the Twin Cities community!

We got a beer and snacks after a Twins game. It was walking distance from Target Field which was…read moregreat. The beer was good and we had the best cheese curds any of us had ever eaten! They had a nice outdoor patio and the bartender was great. Will visit there again (especially to eat more cheese curds).

Always love stopping by Fulton for a brew. Their chorizo dip is delicious, got some dollar dogs…read more(special they were doing for the Phillies / Twins games in town) Great patio.

It was my turn to pick a spot for book club and I'm having I picked wooden hill brewing! This place…read moreis huge, when we were there on a Tuesday they had one space with a retirement party, one space with bingo, and one space hosting a painting lesson. The outside tables were readily available because it was a very hot and sunny day. They don't have table service so everyone has to line up to order and then they provide a buzzer to let you know when your food and drinks are ready. I enjoyed my flat bread that had sausage and ricotta on it; I really enjoy unique flavor combos on my pizza/flatbread, just wish they had hot honey! I also ordered a Moscow mule seltzer which exceeded my expectations! Usually seltzers taste off to me but this one tasted just like an actual mule!

This place was fun! We stopped in on a Friday evening and it hit the spot. There is a ton of…read morespace so do not let the cars deter you from going. The line was very quick as well. We are not frequent beer drinkers but breweries are the place to try new flavors! I went for the Big Bee Energy & my husband had the Gold Top Brussel sprouts were great! Salads also Great! Next time we will try the flatbread & burgers! Family friendly, dog friendly patio!