Great local bar and restaurant. Stopped in for takeout meal. Great experience. Friendly staff and lots of choices. Over 30 beers on tap; lots of local brews. Nice variety to menu; ordered sandwiches to go. Service was fast and accurate. Took home a bison burger, a bacon blue burger and a Reuben sandwich. All the sandwiches were delicious. Would recommend this stop if you want some fast stick to the ribs bar food. Would be great for family or group, lots of space. read more

Buster's on 28th - 36 beers on tap - Gastropubs Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This neighborhood joint was cute and the food was great actually better than I expected. I knocked 1 star off because parking can be a nightmare. read more

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I love to stop into Buster's whenever we land at the airport in the afternoon. The menu is nicely varied and includes a lot more options than the typical pub or beer bar (though it includes some of that standard fare also). The beer list is one of the best in the Twin Cities, and the selections rotate quite frequently. The bartender is always attentive and food comes out promptly. Parking can be a bit of a challenge at times, with cars lined up for hundreds of yards down both sides of the street. I've learned to drop off my "date" and have her place an order for me so that it arrives when I do! read more

Wow. About 5 years ago I left a glowing review for this neighborhood gem. I went to pick up a dinner order today and I take back my last review. I called on Memorial Day and placed a phone order because the online ordering system on the Buster's website was down. No problem, the order was done over the phone, and pick up would be ready in 15 minutes. I live 5 minutes away, so no problem. 8 minutes later I show up to pick up the food. This place was dead, which just 3 people at the bar. This place is usually packed for happy hour at 4:00pm. At least my food was ready when I arrived. I paid, left a good tip, and went back home. When I opened the food at home, I was disappointed. I ordered the homemade vinegar chips to find just plain chips. What? This was one of the standouts when Triple D aired for this joint. I double checked their website, and sure enough, just plain chips now. Dang. Well that was in me. What wasn't on me was the horrible pale looking limp fries. I literally live 5 minutes away, but the fries were cold and limp. Even putting them in the air fryer didn't help. The chicken sandwich I got for the kid was dry, and also came with the sad limp fries. The wife's CCC burger looked pretty good though, but we had to throw the fries away. My dry rub wings were the only saving Grace of the entire meal. Sad. Won't be eating here again. read more

The beer selection at busters on 28th is top notch. I love the tap takeovers that they do. The variety and rarer selection is greatly appreciated. read more

We have been here soo many times. To see Kelly and the crew. The food has always been top notch, always. Good classic breakfast with very attentive service. The food is hot, fresh and prompt. But that is Kelly:) For me, a standard breakfast, for Doll, a scrambled with extra veggies with it. And if you ask, they will fry up a couple of onions rings for you!! On the side! read more

We typically come here about once a year and we're never disappointed. Tonight we both had a craft tap beer and they were cold and tasty. Very nice tap selection. I had the walleye Rachel with house made chips and their delicious onion dip. Hubby had the Ruben with onion rings. Both were exceptional. As was the service. Highly recommend! read more

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Burgers: AMAZING Ambiance: OK Service: I don't always feel my business is appreciated read more

One of these days, I will hit this place up in the afternoon/evening. I've always been here for brunch, and I am always walking away happy with a full belly. Firstly, they have a pretty good tap selection for anyone's palate. Sours?, Stouts? Lagers? IPAs? they've got something to please you. They even have wine if that's your thing. Overall, I love the food. The burgers are plenty solid. Juicy, and well made, and more importantly, they are not overcooked. We have had their hash, eggs benedict, and their sausage and gravy. They are all phenomenal...that may be the beer talking, but who knows? if you are on the south side, get here, get beer, and enjoy. read more

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Heard about this place while watching Double Ds on tv. We knew we had to try it! Being local, I was surprised I never had heard of this awesome spot. The inside is super cozy, a true pub like ambiance and lots of different brews on tap. Our waitress was super nice, very helpful with the menu and what's popular. Service was just top notch. I decided on the Brie Burger and subbed it with a Bison patty - which was AMAZING. I devoured my meal so fast, and I am very picky when it comes to burgers. This place is fantastic, so many awesome menu options and I loved how the fries were crispy and not over seasoned or dripping with oil. Everything was done perfectly, definitely was high end pub food. I also was surprised with how fast we got our meals after ordering. Literally was less than 10 minutes. If you haven't tried it here, I recommend it. We will be back to try more menu options in the near future!! read more

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Went for Fish Fry and was excited to be back after an absence. And then let down. Fish was undercooked and the shitty waitress hated her job and let you know it. The waitress should be a stay-at-home mom. Won't be back. read more

We've had Buster's around 8-10 times over the past year and we love it. Everything we've tried here has been delicious. We've dined in a couple times (both indoors and out) and had takeout several times. Don't expect anything fancy! It is your typical bar/grill inside--no frills. But it doesn't need any frills when the food tastes that good. Some of our favorites here are the bison burger, the birdie melt, the bbq melt burger, the grilled corn salad with steak and the FRIES. I've been too eager to eat the food to remember to take pictures Service has always been friendly and fast. read more

Great Service! Solid food the burgers are fantastic, and the appetizers were good as well. Ambiance is okay for a dive bar, but for the price it was at. Food was amazing read more

The food is delicious at Buster's! It was my first time there and my colleagues and I stopped in for a work lunch. My favorite is the Chicken Tortilla Soup, more specifically, the tortilla chips. Onion rings were great too. It's a great hole in the wall spot with great service. read more

Buster's on 28th - Buster Burger with onion rings - Gastropubs Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This place is always a classic go to for menu is pretty straightforward with something for everyone's taste. They have a good variety of wine and beer including a great happy hour.The service is always consistent as well as approved. One thing I would highly recommend here is the muscles *(although I was heartbroken that they were out of them today but I will come back again just to have those) that's always my go to when I come here. It has the feeling of a mid-level restaurant / dive bar feel to it yeah it's extremely welcoming. If you want to sit at the bar You can do that and watch TV if you want to set up four top during happy hour you can do that or if you want to sit in a booth up front and enjoy people watching you can do that or you can put in the way back and have an intimate date night... This place is for everyone!! read more

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WOW Atmosphere: Nice little bar, high back booths and large bar area to sit at. Eclectic decor. Clean bathrooms. Food: HOT DIGGITY. Some of the best onion rings I've ever had. I HATE ketchup, but I would eat there's every day and smother it on anything fried. The Rueben was so tender and mouthwatering. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed every bite of food at the table. Drinks: The bloody mary was sooooo good, loads of flavor and really unique. Service: Super friendly and fast. They all just had a good vibe and the energy in here was so positive. I can't wait to come back here, I'm literally drooling as I write this review..making at least one more trip to the twin cities this year because I can't make it until next year to come back. read more

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Buster's is a great neighborhood pub with good food, as long as you don't bring your kids. We have been here 4-5 times and the vast difference in how we are treated sans kids is a bummer. Anytime we bring our kiddos it's like we are personally inconveniencing the staff. If you are 21 and up go! Have fun! Get the fried green beans. But I gotta say, if you have children I would pass on this place. They just don't seem to want you there. read more

Love the interior- great space and very simply done. Booths, tables and a bar. Staff was extremely friendly. Service overall was fast. I had the Brie Burger and it was fabulous! Hit the spot and was very pleased with the flavors. Should note this is a beer and wine only place. Plenty of street parking. Hard to pay $16.50 for a burger but seems that is the going rate these days. Not sure I'd go out of my way to come back but was very happy to have eaten there! read more

Buster's on 28th is one of those cool Twin Cities spots that tries hard not to be *too cool*. Is it a bar with restaurant ambitions? Or a restaurant trying to look like an old-school bar? The beer list is great and the menu has plenty to choose from, so I don't really care what you call it as long as you don't call it "full" when I'm hungry for a burger! I'd be happy to eat at Buster's again but might skip the nachos which came out only half-covered with tasty toppings. read more

This restaurant is one of our favorite spots for delicious food, hamburgers, and great beer. I will argue that the best burger in Minneapolis is here. The Bison Burger is cooked to medium rare! This location only has off-street parking. I provided a picture. Most of the time, parking is easy to find. On occasion, we have had to circle around a few times to wait until a spot opens up. When you walk up to the front door, you will see a patio on the right-hand side. When you walk in, you'll see it is much bigger than it looks from the outside. You'll find the hostess desk as soon as you open the front door. They don't take reservations, so grab a drink at the bar if you need to wait a few minutes. Upon arrival, we were seated immediately. We were seated on a booth on the left-hand side. Which I prefer. The booths can handle larger sized men. My wife ordered the Sweetland Vina Cider, and I ordered the Czechvar Pilsner. I tasted her cider, and it is delicious! The cider has been kissed by grapes, so I highly recommend it. It is 8.5% ABV, so be careful. My Pilsner was perfect a 90-degree day. For food, she ordered the Busters Burger with fries, and I ordered the Bisen Burger (medium rare) with onion rings. The Bison Burger changed my life years ago. You'll understand in a few seconds. The food came out in about 15 minutes. Amazing. The burgers are so juicy, so I will share a secret. Once you have condiments on the burger, immediately cut in half and turn it meat side up. I provided a picture to demonstrate the technique. This will allow the bun to soak in all of the juice. Now, if you enjoy juice running down your hands, just dig in. Now here's where the fun begins. I took my first bite of my burger, and I started dancing in my seat. My wife said, "Are you dancing?" You bet I was! I didn't talk for 10 minutes. I don't remember anything for those 10 minutes. I was in food heaven. Then I finally took a bite of the onion ring. Can it get any better? It can. It was a crisp bite. The batter is not sweet. Which I prefer. You can tell the chef cares about the smallest details. This accidentally became all about me... My wife says the Buster burger is her favorite in the Twin Cities. She loves the fries, too. I have one more tip, don't forget to take a bite of the pickle. Incredible. I hope you love this place as much as we do. In regard to the bathrooms, they are very clean. You are going to need to use the bathroom because no amount of napkins will wipe the hamburger juices from your hands. read more

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I love the food at Buster's, but the service from some of the waitresses is awful. They make you feel like it's a real bother that you're there and seem to really hate their job. I've been in the service industry for years and would never treat people like they do. read more

I ordered the dry wings...They came with a nice red color as if they were spicy or very well seasoned..which is absolutely not the case!! The dry rub wings were disgusting! Not a drop Of seasoning or flavor for 14/15$! I i had 5 people try the wings and it was a negative all around! The ranch/blue cheese possibly was bogus..And don't let me get on the dark taste tasting ketchup.. read more

came with my grandparents after stopping at minnehaha falls, great little bar & restaurant. service was alright and the food tatsed very good. to our surprise it was happy hour! so i got the $7 buffalo chicken ceasar wrap. nice chill spot read more

Good simple hot food. Cold beer. Friendly staff with some Christmas lights/decorations. Everything you can ask for in a simple bar read more

Buster's on 28th - Burger fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Buster's on 28th is a great burger restaurant! I almost always get their Buster Burger with a gluten free bun. They have really good gluten free buns and I stick with coleslaw because their fries are in a shared fryer. It's not the biggest restaurant so there may be a wait on the weekends or a Friday night. The servers are always very friendly and quick to bring out drinks and food. They have a lot of ciders and beer to choose from! Parking for Buster's is street parking so plan a little time for that. I definitely recommend Buster's if you're looking for a good burger. read more

Buster's on 28th - Buster 's Burger - Gastropubs Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Food is good. Service is friendly but slow on occasion. Take out is always fresh and packaged well.

Buster's on 28th would be my go-to, cozy neighborhood bar if I lived nearby. I do suspect everyone knows your name here. (As always, three stars is not a bad review in my book) They offer two labeled vegan options: a burger and a banh mi. The vegan banh mi ($10) is more like a fried tofu sandwich on ciabatta bread, but it tastes good and has a spicy peanut sauce. I wish the tofu patties were thicker, but they fry them nicely. The vegan burger ($13) has no description or information about it anywhere online, but it's just a Beyond patty, also on ciabatta. Burgers have suddenly become really expensive in Minneapolis, so this one is actually on the cheaper side, and fine enough, but not worth going out of your way for. The hand cut russet fries that come with the burger tasted good and I also got onion rings (+$2 with any sandwich) which were fine. I'd love to see a vegan dessert (maybe a chocolate pudding?) and another vegan sandwich option (maybe a tofu breakfast sandwich or a seitan philly?). I'll definitely stop by Buster's again regardless. read more

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Great beer selection, delicious elevated bar food, good service even when they're busy.

Excellent chips and dip! Fantastic burger as well as grilled cheese. Tons of beer on tap. No liquor. Only beer and wine. Loved it!, we will be back. read more

On a warm weekday Buster's was a great lunch spot. We sat outside and our server was attentive, and service was pretty fast. Every meal at the table looked delicious. I went with the 42nd St Tacos, and they were excellent. The plate included two corn tacos (doubled up to 4 total) with good sized pieces (palm-sized) of pan seared cod. The jalapeños on the tacos were quite potent, and made for a lip after-burn. The red onion, avocado, and lettuce paired nicely with the fish. The salsa roja, served on the side added another layer of flavor. I think my dish was a little light on French fry quantity, especially compared with my dining companions, but maybe I've come to expect too much in my French fry serving size. Some of my fellow diners went with the sweet potato fries and they were nicely seasoned, but there is an up-charge for them. I would likely make a return trip to try something else on the menu if I'm in the neighborhood. read more

horrible service and an extremely rude waitress. the food is also all frozen and fried. not much is fresh.

Little neighborhood place that has absolutely great food and a great beer list. M had the steak sandwich with hose cut French fries (a favorite of his) and I had the walleye Rachel with onion rings. Best fish sammie I think I've ever eaten. We started with fried green beans that were so lightly breaded and served with pickled (?) red and yellow peppers. Really yummy. Kind of sweet hot. Everything was fresh and made in house to include, I think, the ketchup and mustard sauce they served with the sandwiches. read more

Busters is the local go to when we can't decide what to eat! The restaurant itself is on the smaller size but is cozy. We ordered take out over the weekend and it was easy to grab from a table near the front and was quick (they offer an order online option that tells you the time to pick up once confirmed by the restaurant). I ordered the steak sandwich. It was a good portion size - the steak itself was perfect cooked, however we're cut into pretty large chunks so a lot of it fell out as you ate. While I'm no a blue cheese fan, it wasn't overwhelming and was a good addition to the steak. The potato chips were a nice surprise as well! The steak sandwich is definitely my new go to from Busters! We also ordered the cheese curds. The curds themselves were very good, however the sauce they gave wasn't my favorite - a berry mustard sauce, it was a bit odd to me. read more

The bison burger.. with the aoli sauce. It never disappoints. I'm a local in the area, and it's a favorite. read more

We only came here because Guy on the Travel channel was raving about the burgers. Well we walked out because the staff was rude. The hostess was taking us to our table threw the menus on the table and kept walking to the back. I asked for a booth where we sat for 15 mins before anyone came to offer us anything. We walked out F* you all. read more

Buster's on 28th - Gastropubs Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Been wanting to try this place for a long time. I loved the cheese curds with the cranberry mustard. Sounds like a weird combo, but goes together so well. The server suggested the braised beef sandwich and it was so good. Got it with a side salad. The reuben was also pretty tasty. read more

Buster's on 28th - Gastropubs Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Delicious food , after many many years we came back to this great place. Steak fajita tacos, bison burger, pork belly baguette, tortilla soup and cheese curds, everything was good, great job in the kitchen. read more

Buster's on 28th - Tortilla soup, Bison burger and pork belly baguette - Gastropubs Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great food all around at reasonable prices. Service was prompt and friendly. A comprehensive selection of craft beers and wine. A pub atmosphere, casual dining. We will be back!!! read more

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This time around the Bear Braised Beef Sandwich was available and dayum was it good! Added an order of the Homemade Chips again and they were warm and tasty! The Mrs wasn't too hungry and decided on a Chicken Fritters in BBQ Sauce and they were very good as well. read more

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Had to come back to update from 4 to 5 stars! Busters is always solid and almost always very delicious. I miss the bison burger. Hopefully they bring it back after the pandemic is passed. Some outdoor seating as well for those who still prefer to stay away from eating indoors. Lots of good options. Very friendly service. Lots of beer choices. I really like a lot of the sauces that they put on the burgers/sandwiches. read more