The wings are worth the hype! Very crunchy, fresh chicken and the buffalo sauce is the best I've had! Yummy salad too and housemade ranch! Smaller bar with a very casual vibe. Cool decor, friendly staff, plenty of street and off street parking, and a patio! Would come back! Oh and very affordable. read more

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How many places have a full-sized caboose inside? We stopped in the week before Christmas and everything looked festive. We ordered chicken wings and a burger, both of which were solid. The staff was friendly and attentive and the prices were reasonable. read more

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Excellent service. King size prime rib is definitely king sized. Ample portion sizes all around. Love the ambiance with the caboose and getting to watch the trains snake by while eating. read more

The wings here are incredible. I don't know their secret but these are seriously addictive. The server said that they are marinated, then fried. The recipe has been passed down through three owners of the bar. They come with blue cheese and ranch dips. Lots of beers on tap, and great service too. read more

Choo Choo Restaurant & Bar - Inside - Seafood Near Me - Loretto, Minnesota

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This is such a fun spot! We were headed out of the cities for a cabin weekend and stopped in for lunch. We sat ourselves and were served right away. I got the shrimp basket, a pretty basic but tasty shrimp basket that oddly enough came with some plain toast as most things on the menu do. My friends got a burger and wings. However, when my friend ordered the wings she thought she was ordering the house special/dry rub but they were actually completely plain wings. She said while they were good, they obviously needed seasoning or sauce. So the menu was not completely clear on what she was ordering. Overall a fun spot with a caboose you can sit in! read more

Choo Choo Restaurant & Bar - Breaded Butterflied Shrimp Basket - Seafood Near Me - Loretto, Minnesota

Cool bar with a caboose inside! Service was good and we enjoyed the food. The Thai peanut wings were delicious and the choo choo wings were good (but quite salty). read more

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The broastd chicken, salad and loaded baked potatoe is my go to. Judy's (bartendress) service was excellent. The bar area has an actual caboose in it. read more

Absolute classic! I've been going to this place for years well before the the town started to attract nicer restaurants. Burgers are solid, pull tabs are great, great place to take the kids after hockey in one of the train cars. Food is standard bar food, but it's just such a great old-school classic... Try the wings they're delicious. read more

The dishes were spotless I was in absolute shock at how clean the plate and silverware were. I no joke saw my reflection shining back at me on that plate it truly warmed my heart realizing how hard these young kids work to make sure choo choo is a clean environment when I comes to the dishes. I asked about the dish washer and I was told Mia Thering was on the job during while I was there. I want to give choo choo five stars because of how much hard work this young radiating woman has shown!! I truly mean everything I said choo choo is a wonderful restaurant and bar that I recommend to all ages. read more

Excellent food and service. Ribs and wing combo was delicious. I had side salad with the BEST blue cheese dressing instead of fries. Highly recommend. read more

The caboose inside was pretty cool, but of course it was occupied, so we couldn't eat inside. The food was horrible. My potatoes were so cold, they wouldn't melt the butter, and the fish tasted off. I was afraid of getting sick so I sent it back, but they wouldn't take it off my bill. She didn't even come back with a menu, so I could order something else. After paying for food I couldn't eat, I left and ran through a drive through somewhere else. :( read more

Returned for the Ribeye & Wings and took pictures as promised, really a fun place with quality food and reasonably priced for today's market, will make the trip back soon! read more

Choo Choo Restaurant & Bar - Mark's Legendary Choo Choo Wings - Seafood Near Me - Loretto, Minnesota

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great place to eat and drink. i have been going there for over 40 years. try there choo choo wings.

Great service, great food all at great prices! Low key no pressure bar where everybody knows your name.

Very solid menu. Excellent drinks. Nothing fancy, but always great. Staff is great, fun and friendly. Broasted chicken is always on point. Soups always top notch. I really like the Thai flat bread. Every drink I have ever had is perfectly poured and excellent. The bar team is incredibly consistent, again nothing fancy and on the dicey side, but food is great! read more

We went here for breakfast on Sunday. The food was great and also well priced. The Bloody Mary's are big! Our server was friendly and attentive. The train car inside adds a neat feel to the environment. We definitely will be back! read more

Choo Choo Restaurant & Bar - 2 Egg Breakfast Plate. Really good! - Seafood Near Me - Loretto, Minnesota

First time here. On our camping trip at Baker Park Reserve and didn't want cook on this hot night so we opt for a burger since we didn't grilled any burgers yet. We were greeted in a timely manner and was told that all seating area are open and to seat ourselves. This is definitely a small town dive bar and grill. Our server came to check on us and took our drink requests and then she came back a few minutes later to ask if we wanted any appetizers since we weren't ready and our good came out pretty quick. We had the Thai Peanut and Thai Chicken flat bread which came out like a medium size pizza. It could have been a meal all by itself. The flavor was good and has a little kick at the end but too much peanut sauce that it was overwhelming and too salty. Love the cheese on the flat bread though. We ordered the kid's linguine with marinara sauce for our girls to share and that came with a pre-packaged snack size Oreos cookies and a piece of garlic toast. We also ordered a mushroom Swiss burger to share between my husband and I. The burger was done well and it was good. We upgraded the chips to onion rings. The onion rings were good but it was too crispy that it made it hard to eat without cutting your gum or check. I had to save room for dessert when I saw that they had bread pudding on the menu. The bread pudding could feed a group of four. It was rich with the caramel sauce and I would have like to have a little whip cream. There was little taste of the raspberry in the bread pudding but it was more in the raspberry sauce that was on drizzle on the plate. We did not finish the bread pudding or three flat bread. It was cool that they have seating available in all areas of the train car so you can see the different seat options when it was in motion. In the bar area, there's a couple arcade games and a pull tabs area plus a popcorn cart for free popcorn. They have a dinner buffet set up in the bar area. They also have a patio that looks well groomed. Parking is on street or I think they might have a lot in the back. They have an extensive menu. read more

I like the Choo Choo, great place, excellent service, good bar. I eat here regularly. 5 stars Two food items which need improvement, in my opinion, are ; Rueben and Burgers / 2.5-3 stars. The Burger is a processed patty with little to no flavor, nothing to talk about 2 stars The Rueben ( I love Ruebens and have them alot)was ok but it had WAY to much cheese, like my mozzarella / Swiss melted mix, I ate the corned beef and Croat with a fork and left the cheese plastered to the bread. Other than that it was ok. These items are not typical of this place, most food items are great! read more

Choo Choo Restaurant & Bar - Rueben w waffle fries - Seafood Near Me - Loretto, Minnesota

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We can't say enough good things about this place! Seating was easy to grab in the bar on a weekend for dinner & the service was great! The side salad that comes with the specialty entrees is a big portion, so your date will definitely be able to snag a few bites if they're so inclined! The chicken sandwich / royal style is a consistent go-to that won't disappoint. And the Canadian walleye is cooked to perfection - the perfect crisp and juiciness. Not dried out at all! Get the garlic mashed, too. So good! read more

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We had a large family group,that stopped for breakfast. The staff could not been more accommodating and helpful. Our family members came from different locations and different times the staff served the group promptly , the food was excellent and the kids really enjoyed being in a rail car . Highly recommend this place . read more

We were not there when it was busy. There was only one server but the service was great and so was the food. I'm not one to hang out in bars and it is 25 miles away but I would stop in again for a meal if I happened to be in the area. I thought the salmon sandwich I had was great. I've never seen that anywhere else before. My wife loved her Sicilian steak sandwich. I'm guessing that any of the sandwiches are good. The sourdough roll they were on was especially good. The wings are marinated in soy sauce. For us they seemed very salty but they seem to be working with most of the customers so if I were you I would give them a try. read more

What a Super Surprise Prime rib 3" thick massive potato with all the trimmings for $21.99 And salad fantastic Kids meal Awesome Better than any out there! Judy our waitress was amazing! Can't wait to go back!!! read more

When the server brought back the wrong order and I pointed it out she corrected me and told me that I was wrong. "That's not what you ordered" I know what I ordered. She got it wrong and then got bitchy about it. I won't be coming back. read more

Okay wings are pretty great - that's it. we went there to dine in for the last time. I've given this place quite a few chances as you can tell from previous reviews but I'm officially done. I've given it the benefit of the doubt in the past but their service is awful. The staff is not just inattentive but borderline rude. And the restaurant itself is dirty. Just dirty, the only way I can describe. read more

I am typically not one to write and review places but feel that it is appropriate here. I worked here for 11 yrs as the weekend bartender. The owners are two of the best bosses one could ask for. It shows they care about thier employees when they tear up while saying goodbye as long term staff members move on. The "Choo" as locals call it, has a laid back welcoming atmosphere. I had the privilege to meet so many wonderful people in my time there. You never know who you may run into, there are a mix of blue collar to millionaires who call this thier bar. The reason I stayed so long was the mixture of the owners and patrons which made this place fun! As far as Amy W's review, I will try to play nice and not be "rude" One simply has to read her review on the Sunshine Factory to know she is arrogant. After all, anyone who says "they have sooo much money to spend" really doesn't. My experience has shown they just want attention. I have been called many things but slow and lazy is a new one. Funny thing is I had already retired from bartending when you came in Amy, so nope was not me. Might want to get your facts straight before you rant, makes me wonder how many other things you said were wrong. But if you are lucky I might grace you with my presence some night as I have been asked to fill in from time to time! read more

Here's an example of a restaurant that is not living up to it's potential. Despite the charming setting the food and service has much to be desired. Had to wait for service. Waiter forgot about our drinks. We ordered a hamburger that was disappointing at best. Unappealing presentation and over cooked burger. read more

Great staff and quick service. Thai Peanut chicken wings are a must when you stop in!

Yummy yummy yummy, chicken wings in my tummy. That's really all this review should say... it's the best thing about the Choo Choo Bar.. the chicken wings.. they are freaking tasty as hell... I grew up in this general area of Minnesota.. so my family has frequented this place since I was a little kid. I had not been there in about 20 years.. until recently.. and the wings were everything that I remembered them to be. Salty, crispy, and amazing. They are marinated in gin & soy sauce.. so yeah, of course they are good.. Other than the wings.. the place is a-okay.. it's a bar.. it's in Loretto. It's what you'd expect... Go here. Put yummy wings in your tummy. read more

This is a family favorite spot when Ed visit MN. Everyone enjoys the time eating here!

Food is only so-so and too expensive for what you get. I remember it being better. I was temped to give it only one star. Service was good except for the potato screw-up. We used to live nearby and would go often. Local hangout, nice atmosphere. Went there last night with the family. My boy chose it for his birthday because they had fun in the past in the caboose. The caboose had a private party, but they used just one table. We had to sit in the dining room. I got the prime rib special, choose of potato, au gratin. The prime rib was not warm and they charged extra for the au gratin, but didn't mention that when given the option. Beer $8.50 for a big cold mug. The wife got sirloin steak sandwich on grilled garlic baguette, yeh right, it was a hot dog bun. The boys go kids meals of mini corn dogs and chicken strips, fries. The fries were not hot and fresh. read more

Not a bad place at all. Came here over the weekend for some food and libations. Nice patio with a fire pit outside to take away the nip in the air. From the outside, the place looks pretty big, but as you step inside, one realizes it's much smaller. The main reason is they have a Caboose inside. Seriously, an honest to goodness caboose. Quaint seating within and adds a nice touch of nostalgia, as my grandfather was an engineer for the Milwaukee Railroad. The bar is chock full of locals on the weekend, which makes for a lively bunch. The service was great, but then again, we ordered before the rush of swillers. I had the bacon cheeseburger...it was tasty, but nothing special. Pretty good house chips and comes with a handful of dill pickle slices which are God's gift. The lady had the half rack of ribs. Those were pretty good as well. Garlic mashed potatoes were a nice accompaniment. Decent sized tap list, but I stayed with the trusted friend in a Nordeast. The lady is a lightweight and when she ordered the strawberry daiquiri, they might as well have served it in a pitcher. It was a good thing that I was driving. On the off chance I return to Loretto, I'd consider stopping in again. read more

I gave 4 stars only for the chicken wings.. Haven't tried anything else. It's some of the best wings I've ever had. I usually get the buffalo and choo choo flavor. The choo choo flavor is a dry rub and is popular. Service is hit or miss. I've had it where the waitress did her job perfectly. I've had it where the waitress was so busy talking to me that she WASNT doing her job. And I've had it where the waitress did the bare minimum and seemed a little crabby. Either way I'll return time after time because the wings are that good. read more

If you are looking for an old school hole in the wall with the best grilled prime rib sandwich and wings around congrats you found it! Service is a bit slow but if your not in a hurry its a great spot. read more

Great place to eat. The prices were very reasonable and the food was great. I forgot what flavor wings I ordered they were said to have a secret recipe, they were one of the best wing I ever eaten. Great job Choo Choo staff. read more

Been here a handful of times as we are new to the area, and are looking for a nice place to give our business to. Have had pretty good experience until last night when it took over 25 minutes just to get our beverages and the bartender was a COMPLETE JERK to us. We ordered 4 filet mignons, 3 cooked completely wrong and nobody seemed to care. The bartender laughed at us on our way out and we may never be back because of him. He should be ashamed at how slow and lazy he is on a busy Friday night. Tom I believe is his name. Owners beware- he does NOT represent your establishment well at all!!!! read more

We picked up our food. We live in Maple Plain. All the food was really good and still warm. I ordered the steak, garlic mashes, and soup. The steak arrived med/rare, perfect. Everything was great. Burgers, fries, all great. read more

Large 1/2 pound hamburgers and good service was our experience. However the cleanliness of the place would discourage us from returning. My wife took a trip to the restroom and she said it was a disaster. Carpets were very dirty and worn-out. If you like dives, this place is for you. We value cleanliness and would not be inclined to go back. read more

The food was delicious really good! I had a Thai Chicken pizza and my husband had wings and ribs. We will definitely be back. We discovered they also have a broasted chicken buffet on Sundays as well. It looked amazing. We are going to try that next time we are there on a Sunday. Creme Brûlée was light and creamy with just the right amount of crunch on the top! Oh la la!! read more

Holy Prime Rib This place is always delicious and consistent. Their prices are very fair as well. Last night we had the prime rib and ordered med/rare. Usually I end up with a grey slab of shoe leather anywhere else. This was not the case here. It was a nice pinky red and packed full of juicy tender flavor. The wings are meaty and saucy. I honestly have yet to order anything here and not like it. Be sure to grab a Bloody Mary too. Thank you for being consistent and a good value. I will point my car in that direction any time I can. read more

Amazing food! We get takeout from here all of the time! The gentleman bartending is very friendly and good customer service.