Always in search of a nice speakeasy experience, we came across Anoka Hardware Store while in…read moreMinneapolis before heading off to visit friends. It was a bit of a trek through rush-hour traffic from our hotel but so completely worth the trip. Discretely located through a door marked only by a red light above it we were warmly greeted by gentleman behind the hardware counter. We were prepared to answer with the password to let us in but for some reason it wasn't asked. No big deal. You are then sent through a door into the beautifully dimly-lit space of the speakeasy. There is plenty of seating, with small tables and some booths. We were shown to our table and greeted by one of the great, friendly hostesses. Drinks are ordered directly at the bar with one of the attendants. You immediately pay for your order which will then be brought to your table. Different but really a nice idea. The music was also nicely unique, with a mix of oldies from the 50's and 60's. An old black and white James Cagney movie played silently on one wall. In terms of the cocktails I have to say these are some of the most delicious and finely crafted drinks I've enjoyed. I began with the Start Your Engine, a delicious gin-based drink. My wife had an absolutely fantastic smoked Old Fashioned, smoked in a large box for a minute or two. Wow! Probably the best we've ever tasted. My second drink was another gin cocktail, the Last Word, which I'd been wanting to try for some time. A fine gin supported by green Chartreuse and lime, this was simply sublime. Highly recommended. The bar and menu is quite varied and extensive, so you're sure to find something to your liking. The space has a great vibe and mellow ambiance. Sufficiently dark, cozy and very nicely and eclectically decorated. Service was outstanding and informative. Reservations are recommended. Like many such places you are "limited" to 90-minute timeframes, which sometimes seems like not enough but ultimately works quite well. The quality of the cocktails, space and service all make for a really enjoyable time. Well worth many visits.

This place is a hidden gem... literally. You go in a side door and the entryway just has a counter…read morewith a really old cash register, which I am guessing is the old checkout counter for the hardware store that used to be there. The guy that greets you asks for the password (yes they actually have a secret password!) then he takes you through a metal door into the bar. Love the decor and ambiance. Lots of nooks and places to sit where you are not smashed right up against another table. The food is really just snacks which is fine since this is more of a go there after dinner kind of place. The cocktail menu is extensive, almost overwhelmingly so. I typically go with my gut when it comes to cocktails but because of so many options I asked one of the cocktail servers for a recommendation and was not happy with the result. I honestly think since she was so young, she probably doesn't have much experience drinking craft cocktails yet so I can only blame myself. I did try my friends' drinks and they chose wisely. I am definitely looking forward to going back and trying something else.

Great atmosphere. Great service. Prices a little high but the experience made it worth it.read more

The drinks were the same cost as drinks at another local speakeasy but were very low quality…read more Ambiance in the main room was ok but too bright for a "speakeasy" vibe and they kept trying to seat people including us in a back room that had no real speakeasy feel to it. Drink service was slow, we ordered a chicken strip basket and it came out BEFORE the drinks. To sum it up... just don't bother. We left and went to Billy's.

Jackie and staff are so welcoming. But the food???? GET IN MY BELLY!…read moreSundays with karaoke outside, food, drinks, locals and friends, is the best way to end a week. See you Sunday.

2026 Dive Bar 3 of 40…read more Just off Main Street, you will find this corner bar not far from the river. Upon entering, you will notice a small bar with an adequately stocked bar, featuring about 8 taps and a number of canned and bottled beers for your liking. There are plenty of high-top tables and booths to accommodate a decent crowd. MaGillycuddy's Bar is one of those places that instantly makes you want to settle in and stay awhile. The atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between cozy and relaxed, thanks in no small part to the awesome tin ceiling-- it kind of gives this place a vintage charm you don't see often. The crowd is just what one would expect, just regular folks enjoying a libation and watching the Wild game. And they have pulltabs!! We settled in on a high-top table and ordered beers and our lunch. The Nashville Hot Shrimp is a must-try. just the right amount of heat, and packed with flavor. The Guinness cheeseburger is an open-faced burger topped with fries, Guinness cheese sauce, and, of course, bacon. That was a bit messy, and was enjoyable, but there are some other items I will want to try before going back to that entree. Between the solid food offerings, the friendly vibe, and the cool interior, MaGillycuddy's has all the makings of a local favorite. If you're anywhere near Aonka, do yourself a favor and stop in--you won't regret it.

Very cozy little bar in downtown Anoka! We stopped in for a mimosa flight and tried the waffles…read more Best stop for a quick breakfast, the service was quick and she was very friendly. Check this place out! Fun to start off your shopping trip in Anoka!

Frequented this spot on a Wednesday night w/a few girlfriends. They had great live music,…read moreappetizers and flights were half off until 6pm, festive décor and service was alright. Prices/ Food 4/5 The meatballs marinara sauce was very well made, nachos were packed with meat and cheese. I enjoyed this quaint intimate spot. arrive early for good seating, it fills up fast. We had a blast, would definitely visit again.

My family is a regular here. Where else can you get free cookies at the end of your meal? Margie's…read moreis a perfect mix of American and Latin cuisine. The yucca fries with a flight of dipping sauces is my absolute favorite. Plus, live music every Thursday. The service here is always customer focused, and they are passionate about every moment. Must visit.

Early dinner reservation. Seated right away. Mildly noisy in restaurant and bar area but. It…read moreannoying. Great server, don't have her name but she was very good. Started with beverages and ordered an appetizer, the Burrata Crostini which was exceptional!! I had the Manhattan and my wife had the Old Fashioned and both were very nicely done. My wife ordered the chicken parmigiana which was very good and a huge portion. I ordered the Compart Duroc Pork Chop which was prepared perfectly medium rare with a side of asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. Mmmm good. Creme brulee and one other dessert which were both very nicely prepared and very good! We will be back here again for dinner as well as beverages and apps.

I'm still convinced I'm Serum's biggest fan. I can't get enough of this place. The chicken wings…read more The rooftop. The drink specials during happy hour. The upstairs area with live music. The popcorn. The TATERTOTS. Extra ranch please. Try to get me to shut up about this place!

Stopped in after shooting an afternoon wedding. It was busy and we ended up sitting outside under…read moreand umbrella at a picnic table. Service took awhile to get to us, but was good once it started. We all ordered boneless wings and they were good. Plenty of food for the money. We did have an odd experience with a man that had been over served and he came out of the restaurant and to the table and seemed like he was going to grab our food. Our server saw it happen and when he went back inside the management told him he needed to leave. He and his fiancé came out and their friends stayed inside eating. The man sat at our table and was almost impossible to get him to go away, but he decided to move to the table next to us and sit with those folks. The woman with him said they were getting married in a month and that they normally go out later... that likely won't end well. Ultimately, it did add to the experience.

Having visited the other Pour location, this was my first time here. You will immediately see the…read moresimilarities in the atmosphere, but also the menu. This visit really stood out as I tried the bone-in pork chop and it absolutely blew me away! Flavorful, tender, just all around perfection. I would absolutely recommend - and this coming from someone who doesn't often order a pork chop as there are usually dishes that stand out much more. In this case, it would be a mistake not to spend $25 on a pork chop and get a $50 steak! Service was solid, good wine selection. Only real complaint is that one glass of bourbon was $25 when that same bourbon was on a flight for $30 with 2 others - sadly, I didn't know the individual price but it really made that seem egregious.

Met 2 girlfriends here tonight, it's been a few years since we ate here, Don't know why, I kind of…read moreforget about this place. Anyways traffic up 169 was absolutely terrible at 5:00!! Pour is in a little strip mall. They have added black curtains and some cozy seating areas from when we were here last. Nice updates. Our waitress was very accomdating until she got busy then we felt we were forgotten. We ordered the Drunken shrimp , bread with olive oil and the avocado toast to start with. The drunken shrimp is just as good as we remember the saffron sauce is sooooo good! but there were 3 of us sharing the apps and it only came with 2 crostini's we asked for a 3rd so we could each have one but little did we know that one very small skinny piece of bread had a $1.00 charge to it. The steak bites with their homemade blue cheese sauce was to die for melt in your mouth!! I even asked if we could buy some of the blue cheese sauce, she said no but that she would bring us another dish of it but she never did. My girlfriend ordered a cranberry mule drink, she was charged an extra $1.00 for the cranberry. We also ordered the goat cheese with sauces that were very delicious with an ample amount of crackers. We got the chocolate Ganache cake to share for dessert. But............ the waitress never took our empty dirty plates but showed up with the dessert with the mess on table, I asked for extra clean plates but she never brought them. Everything we ordered was very delicious, but as the night progressed our service got worse, we asked for the bill but she never came back to get our payment and we had questions my girlfriend walked it up to the bartender with our payments. 2 of us were paying cash and one a credit card and we were charged an extra fee of $5.18 for her using a credit card. That is when we saw the $1.00 charge for 1 piece 3/8" bread and the $1.00 for cranberry mule. Talk about nickel and diming. We would love to go back but unsure if I can get past some of these things. Also, now looking at the bill even closer, none of us had a mimosa and we were charged $8.95 for one.How did we miss that? All added up we paid $16.00 more than we should have. CRAZY!! Sadly, Don't know if I'll be back.

Monday fun day. Happy hour with a twist. Every cocktail or beer during that time you get a…read moreticket. If they call your ticket you get YOUR DRINK GOR ONLY A DOLLAR FOR THE REST OFVTHE WEEK. Not to mention the weekly specials listed above the bar. Yummmmm

Nice atmosphere, friendly people there. Good service. Super good wrap and burgers. They have a…read morebreakfast menu on Sundays only starting at 8:30am till 11:30am. Excellent breakfast and cheap, 11.00-14.00 range. Can't beat it.

**THIS IS A DIVE BAR** do not go into this place expecting more than what it is. Bottom line, the…read morefood is damn good and reasonably priced. I have been a few times and had very friendly and pleasant service. My favorite day to go is Tuesday to take advantage of their $2 burgers. They also offer other various specials M-F. I also strongly recommend the Wings and the Steak Bites which maybe the best I've ever had.

Came to Danno's on a whim to see what they offered. 2 dollar burgers on Tuesday? What a deal!…read moreAnyway, we didn't stay for them. It wasn't the staff, the selection, the price, or the building. It was simply how absolutely dirty the entire bar/restaurant was. We walked in and her immediate comment was, "wow, look at the dust." Honestly it was overwhelming. I grew up in small town bars in small country towns and this has been the most grimy bar I've ever been in. The staff was absolutely awesome. We received the delight of the dinobites, and then we left. Without a doubt they probably have amazing bar food. The dinobites were one of the best fried food dishes I've ever had as an appetizer. Our waitress was super friendly and fast. Based on food taste and staff, 4 solid stars. Based on building, 2. Based on cleanliness after 3 months of being closed -3 out of 5. If you're looking for a dirty bar though, this is the place!

Great experience on Father's Day. There was a brunch buffet until 2 pm which included prime rib and…read morehomemade caramel rolls. The staff was awesome and the atmosphere was quiet and easy to talk. So glad we stopped by when we did.

Food wasn't wonderful. Had a reuben but I have lot better ones…read more Service was good. Go there cause we love the patio and pull tabs!