My wife and I have been here twice now. This place is in that category of you do not want to give a…read morereview for them because then there will be more of a wait the next time we go, which will be soon. We were there for breakfast two different times. First time, I had the lobster eggs Benedict and it was fantastic. The second time I had a short rib, Benedict which was equally amazing. My wife and I fell in love with the staff here. They were great, and Sarah, Mike the GM, Lyndsey and her sister Liv, were just great people to get to know more. The ambience is fantastic and we will claim a certain booth that we've now had twice. It's called the Better Half because they are the wives of another business nearby but I will say, having experienced both, the Better Half is better.

Yum, yum, yum. Gosh, these guys are good…read more We went with a group of five for Sunday brunch/lunch, and everyone liked their food and drinks. My wife and I have been here many times, and there's a reason we keep coming back. That said, not everything is perfect. The food here is consistently great. I could go into more detail, but we've had so many different dishes over the years that it's hard to list them all. For my own notes, I had the Short Rib Melt this time and absolutely loved it. I wanted more! The Burrata Bruschetta was amazing too. It was way too expensive for only four small slices of toast, but it was delicious. We've also really enjoyed their French Toast in the past, along with several other menu items. The cheesy hashbrowns are usually amazing, but there were something off about ours this time. Maybe we just got a bad batch...? Their coffee drinks are also very good. A few people at our table ordered lattes and said they were much better than an average latte. They were also very large. One thing that's both good and bad is that they change and rotate their menu fairly often. On the plus side, you can visit and try something new that you may not have seen there before. On the downside, some of our favorite dishes are no longer on the menu, which can be disappointing. The same thing seems to happen with their specials and deals. They used to have a Smashburger special, one day of the week, but I don't think that's offered anymore. I also remember several other specials they used to run that are no longer available. There have been a few times when that has kept us from visiting. Their hours are also weird at times, so I strongly recommend checking the hours on their website before making plans. They may not be open when you expect them to be. For example, we've wanted to go there for dinner several times on a Monday or Tuesday, but they aren't open. Kitchen closes early several other days. It was extremely busy when we arrived around 10:50 to 11:00 a.m. on a Sunday. We were honestly surprised by how packed it was, and there was a wait for a table. Just an FYI if you're planning to visit during a busy brunch time. Also, in case the owner is reading this, using AI-generated images on your website and inside the restaurant is a massive turnoff. I don't want to see AI-generated artwork on a restaurant's website or hanging inside the restaurant itself. That is an easy star deduction for me. The design and style of the restaurant are really nice. It has more of an open concept setup, so it can get a little loud, but for some reason it never seems to get as loud as you might expect. If you go during a slower time, it can be very relaxing. Overall, I really like the look and feel of the restaurant. I feel like I say this in 95% of my Yelp reviews at this point, but I'm going to keep saying it. The prices aren't great, especially compared with the portion sizes. I won't spend too much time on this, but if you're looking for a budget-friendly restaurant, this probably isn't the place. The service was mostly great. They were clearly very busy, but our waiter never refilled my water, and he didn't come back often enough for me to ask. He also didn't know what soups they had for the day, and instead of offering to go check, he just said he "didn't know" and my friend ordered something else for their side. Not a huge deal, but maybe a coachable moment. Since the restaurant was so packed, it also took quite a while to get our food and drinks. That was understandable considering how busy they were, but it's worth knowing if you're in a hurry. Overall, we really love The Better Half. The food is great, the coffee drinks are better than average, the restaurant has a nice and relaxing atmosphere, the staff is friendly, and there's usually something new to try. The higher prices, weird hours, rotating menu, discontinued specials, AI-generated artwork, and occasional slow service keep it from being perfect, but the great food and overall experience will keep us coming back, just not as often as some other places.

We haven't been here in awhile and I'm not sure why because we love it. They have a nice outdoor…read moreseating area but we took first available inside. The place was quite busy on a Thursday night. I went with the street pork tacos and a glass of milk stout. So good. Love their chips which are crispy and thin. Service was great. Parking was a bit of an adventure but with two lots next door, we found a spot. Great experience.

A great spot with something for everyone! They have a large food menu, plus brunch, and plenty of…read moredrink options. We stopped in after heading back home from a trip and they were serving brunch. I got the French toast nuggets, huge portion and delicious, and the chips and queso. I also had a really good strawberry lemonade! Everyone else also enjoyed their food and they were able to accommodate my friend's dietary restriction. We sat outside and it was a really nice patio space but there was also a lot of seating inside. Plenty of street parking and also a parking lot. I would definitely come back if I were back in this area!

Ambiance 4.5 no light to read the tiny menu! Service 3.5…read morejust OK, nothing special, guy with Suspenders Food 2.5 Tops a gift # Drinks 3.5 OK Average Fry Cook food The kitchen is in the Store selling fries, fried chicken, to go etc! $245.00 for a party of 4 $40.00!Tip I'm not saying don't go there but , I'll only say the Marketing is FAR BETTER THAN THE PRODUCT! It's a not recommended experience unless you're looking for average food at exorbitant prices!

Well hello, Minnesotans are nice. So, let's be nice. Yelp will agree, especially in a new business,…read moreeven more so, a mom and pop style family business needs us. Here's comes the one... A lady just inside the door greeted me before I checked out. When I complimented her on the refreshing change at this location, Here's comes the two... She shared with me how really hard her family worked to make this new location nice. Come on, Farmers Grandson made the local news, plus a National Retailer Review(?) Oh Lord, here's to the three... "Hey, do you wanna clean my table?" That guy just spoke to is running around, keeping the place clean and opening the door for people as they walk in. . He liked my offer. Replied, "that's what I'm talking about." and to the four... Where is the bar(Grandpa's Cellar)? It is hidden, good idea! Oh my, good Lord, keep the complainers out. Gasoline and Groceries, the list goes on and on. We gonna do this thing again. It's all here. Nobody working here was bragging. In this family business everybody was at work. Your date wants a fun visit to a local place. Okay, lots and lots nice looking two, three to four coming in the door. Everybody here. Enjoy... Food great-service phenomenal. Come see...

I almost don't want to share my feedback as we had the most delicious dinner ever!!! Dont want…read morethis place to become even more well loved and populated. Went here last night to celebrate my own and my daughter's birthday. Our waiter was fantastic! The atmosphere as always is top notch too. We started with the most delicious pop overs, only complaint would be they should be priced in a group of 4 instead of charging $4.00 for one more. I had the parmesan walleye, OMG best walleye I have ever had, the waiter said it was also his favorite item on the menu. My fiancé had the minute chicken and it was enough to feed I think 3 people easily. My granddaughter ordered a burger from the kids menu and she even raved how nummy, I tasted and it must agree best burger ever. Since we were there for 2 birthdays we each got a birthday dessert and they were also plentiful and flavorful, I had bread pudding and my daughter had chocolate ganache. I am so excited to be moving to Lakeville next month so we can frequent this place more often, I want to try everything on the menu, we saw some pot pies get delivered to table next to us and they looked fabulous too!!! Good job Garys!

Back happily back! Yummy drinks food service is like times gone by professional super friendly…read morelovely people who truly care about your experience

Road my bike 10 miles one way to check out this coffee shop. As it was afternoon and super hot, I…read moreasked what they had that was cold on the menu. They offered a homemade lemonade. I thought that sounded delicious and refreshing and it was. A perfect combo of sweet and tart. While there was plenty of seating inside in the cool air, I opted for an outdoor setting. The patio was too sunny so I walked across the street and found a nice bench in the shade. Service was great. There was bike parking right outside of the shop. Great stop.

While I want to love Tapestry and am so glad to have any independent coffee shops around, there's a…read morefew reasons I can no longer give it five stars. They have awesome, unique drink options - especially seasonally. Some seasonal drinks and flavors nail it, but more often than not, I wouldn't know what the flavor was if I didn't order it as they just don't have enough of the flavor. My biggest complaint is cleanliness as it often looks like some deep cleaning is in order. They roast their own coffee which is awesome, though if you're a "coffee snob" like we are, we've noticed their beans are flat so we don't tend to buy them unfortunately. Service is always super friendly and I still prefer going here to a chain. They also often have tea drinks on their seasonal menu which I love that they cater to tea drinkers as well.

My hubby and I went there for lunch and as usual, the waitstaff is always friendly and helpful…read more The decor is warm and the booths are super nice because they are high and well padded. They also have a lovely patio area but it was 100 degrees out so we opted to eat inside. We were seated in the lower booth area by the windows by a very friendly hostess. The area itself was fairly quiet which was nice. Our waiter was friendly, personable, and prompt. When asked questions he was helpful. My husband had a Veggie burger with fries and I had Fish Tacos (GF). Food was served quickly and it was hot. Portions are good sizes for the price. The burger and fries were not too salty but seasoned well and my only recommendation I would give is to put a bit more "bang bang' on the shrimp taco otherwise, we had a very good and delicious lunch and we will be back because your service and food is pretty awesome!

Oh boy...where to start? I guess I will start with the pros…read more First, I always like to mention what day and time I visited a restaurant. I decided to get takeout for lunch on a Monday afternoon. I have been on a kick lately trying Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches, or in Barley and Vine's case, the Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich. That was the main reason I wanted to stop by for lunch. I placed a to-go order, but we have also dined inside several times before. Starting with the positives, the staff is always very friendly and welcoming. There is really no issue there. The staff is fantastic. The overall vibe and ambiance of the restaurant are incredibly nice as well. It leans toward a fancier, higher-end, upscale atmosphere. I honestly think that may be part of the reason several reviews are so positive and why people may perceive the food as being higher quality or better tasting. We have also had brunch here more than once. We are generally not brunch people, but we have really enjoyed the brunch items we have ordered in the past. I am hoping we can come back for brunch again, and maybe I can eventually write an updated review with a higher rating. So why only 3/5 stars? My most recent to-go visit left me incredibly disappointed. To start, the Tennessee "Hot" Chicken Sandwich is not hot at all. "Hot" is absolutely not the correct word to use. It should probably just be called a Tennessee Chicken Sandwich, and honestly, even using "Tennessee" or "Nashville" does not seem accurate. This seemed like a basic Fried Chicken Sandwich made from a frozen chicken filet with far more breading than actual chicken. It is not the most pleasant photo to look at, but I attached a picture of the partially eaten sandwich to this review. You can clearly see how little chicken meat there actually was. They put white BBQ sauce on the sandwich, but I do not really have anything particularly good or bad to say about it. It was just kind of there. It did not improve the sandwich, but it did not necessarily make it worse either. The fries were also just fine. They seemed to be lacking flavor and may have been slightly burnt. Speaking of overcooked, the chicken sandwich also tasted overcooked. Overall, the sandwich and fries were simply not very good. I would never order the sandwich again, and I would probably substitute the fries for a different side in the future. Another issue is the repeated delay with to-go orders. I have ordered takeout from Barley and Vine maybe three or four times, and every single time the order has been late. I usually arrive only one or two minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Sometimes I even wait in the parking lot because I do not want to arrive too early. Every single time, the order is not ready at the scheduled time. This time, I only had to wait about six minutes past the pickup time. However, during my previous to-go experience a few weeks earlier, I waited more than 15 minutes past the scheduled pickup time. This has also happened during other visits. Finally, everything usually comes down to whether the meal is worth the price. I paid $17.77 for the Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich with fries. That included a 48 cent credit card surcharge. They add a 3% surcharge to all credit card payments, which automatically leaves a bad taste in my mouth at any restaurant. It's not something they have to do, to support higher wages or whatever they want to tell you. It's something they CHOOSE to do. Other restaurants don't do, or they simply increase their menu prices 3%. Which I would rather have than yet another fee in this world. Regardless, the meal was simply not worth the price. The sandwich was not flavorful, was not spicy, did not contain enough chicken, and tasted overcooked. The fries also seemed overcooked and lacked flavor. It was not a good value. You could drive a little farther down the road to Dave's Hot Chicken and get a more flavorful meal, a larger portion, and a lower price. This review feels harsh, but I am hoping it comes across as constructive criticism if management happens to read it. Overall, I cannot recommend ordering takeout from Barley and Vine. I cannot recommend the Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich, and I do not particularly recommend the fries either. They were not absolutely terrible, but they were not great. I am still hoping to visit Barley and Vine again. I will likely avoid ordering takeout because it has consistently been a poor experience. However, I hope we have a better experience the next time we dine inside, and I will definitely be ordering something else.

Great service, delicious food options. You have to try the Rudytinie, $5 off on Tuesdays.read more

We went in on a weekend for brunch. The service was great and the food was OK, but really nothing…read morespecial from other buffets we have been at. We will be going back for dinner and drinks soon as the atmosphere is very inviting!

Rode my bike here from Apple Valley. Located in downtown Farmington among several locale…read morebusinesses. Having ridden my bike , I was looking for something cool and refreshing. I chose lemonade with raspberry flavoring. It was a perfect refresher to sit outside on the patio and enjoy the beautiful afternoon. I also could not resist the salt caramel chip cookie. How counter productive to eat calories why I'm trying to reduce them by exercising but oooo was it good! Great service. Cozy inside. Great stop.

Recently placed an online order to bring to my in laws house when we were in her neck of the woods…read more Super easy and convenient! The order was ready on time and was super good! We got The Gambler which was a delicious butterscotch espresso drink. Just the right amount of sweetness. We also tried The Rancher which had a nice balance of pistachio and white chocolate. We also got the breakfast sandwich. It was a nice size and I loved how customizable it was. The place is smaller and doesn't look like much from the outside but it makes up for it in delicious drinks!

Everything here is great!…read more Can't wait to try it with the patio opening up as waits won't be as long...they used to have a bar called Sensers in Bloomington that catered to the sports crowd...this is like Sensers Jr in that it has TVS everywhere and great sports bar vibe but without douche bags and fights! Highly rec for a Sunday with the guys or a family night out !

We've been here before, but I guess we've been sleeping on this place because we had a great recent…read morevisit on a Saturday afternoon. I want to go back! The restaurant itself has a nice style, but it has more of an open concept vibe. It can get loud indoors, especially if there's a sporting event on. That isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's a Taphouse, after all, but it's something to keep in mind if you're looking for a quieter restaurant. The staff has always been very nice. We've never had any issues with the service. We were starving, so we ordered quite a bit of food. We started with the crispy fried pickles. These are pretty dang great, and my wife described them as the "best fried pickles" she's ever had. I thought they were good too, but maybe not the best. You get a decent amount, a little expensive at $12. We decided to splurge on a second appetizer and ordered the jumbo bacon cheddar chive tots. These are absolutely amazing. "Heavenly" is probably the best way to describe them. I feel like I could eat 30 of these in one sitting because they're that good. They have to be some of the best jumbo tots I've ever had at a restaurant, and the house aioli makes them even better. They're $13, and while they're still a little expensive, you do get a good portion. They're good enough that I'd call them an absolute must order. My wife got the Spicy Honey Salmon Bowl and really liked it. Since it's salmon, it's obviously going to be a little more expensive, but I was impressed with the portion size. She even had leftovers to take home, and she said they reheated really well. I've been searching for the best Nashville hot chicken sandwich in the area, so I decided to order theirs. It's also available in a "Minnesota Nice" spice level, but I ordered the regular spice version. Overall, it was pretty good, but it's not the best Nashville hot chicken sandwich I've had. That said, it's probably one of the better ones in the area and MUCH MUCH better than Barley & Vine's version. I do wish it had been a little hotter because it really isn't that spicy. There's a little heat, but not much. As for the flavor of the sauce, I thought it was good, but I've definitely had better and I've certainly had worse. Overall, it's a solid sandwich, and I'd order it again. I got it with their fries and have no complaints there either. We sat outside since the weather was nice and really enjoyed the patio. The bugs were a little annoying, but there's only so much the restaurant can do about that. The service wasn't slow, but it also wasn't particularly fast. Our waitress was kind. Altogether, we ended up spending over $80 after tax and tip. It felt a little pricey, but we did order two appetizers, and my wife had salmon. There are definitely more affordable options on the menu, and considering what most restaurants are charging these days, I can't complain too much. One thing I can and will complain about, and it's partially why I deducted a star, is the 3% credit card fee. They're passing part of their overhead operating/processing costs on to the customer, on top of the higher menu prices we've all seen over the past few years. That's disappointing to see. All that said, I recommend this restaurant, and we'll definitely be back. The credit card processing fee is incredibly annoying, and while the Nashville hot chicken sandwich wasn't amazing, it was still good. The jumbo bacon cheddar chive tots are an absolute must order, and the staff has always been friendly.

The food was very plentiful and delicious. Enjoyed the ribs and brisket with sides of garlic mashed…read morepotatoes and baked beans

This was one of the worst places that I've have eaten at. The food was bad and same with the…read moreservice.