A great classic dive in downtown Minneapolis. It can get busy on the weekends, but they have a great big outdoor space for overflow. I love the dollar bills all over the wall to add character. Cheap beers with a great selection too. read more

My favorite and least favorite bar all rolled into one. When it's packed and you don't have a seat, you can feel like a sardine inside. I love the dive bar feel and reading everyone's dollars on the wall and looking for ones me and my friends have contributed. I am a proud owner of their merch, which I found reasonably priced and very cute. During summer, you can usually find the friend group occupying a table on the patio. I appreciate even on a busy evening there are still servers going around and you don't have to fight your way up to the bar to order something. I've never actually ordered food at Cuzzy's before, but I've heard good things about it. An order of wings that went to folks sitting near us looked good. read more

Cuzzy's is a dive bar with vibes for days, from the money pinned all over the ceiling to the disco ball to the Tito's bottle light fixture. Absolutely loved this place! The service was extremely friendly. We grabbed a table in the back and ordered a round of drinks. If you're looking for a true Minnesota experience, stop in at Cuzzy's! read more

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I went to Cuzzy's with a group of friends this weekend and my wallet was stolen out of my purse. All my valuables were stolen, including credit cards, cash and photo ID. The wallet was left behind at the bar. My purse was hanging on my chair behind me for most of the night. At one point a pair of men came up to us and asked us to sign a dollar and might have been creating a distraction to steal from our group. When I returned to the bar in the morning to collect my wallet the bartender was extremely rude and yelled at me to "get my sh*t together" which felt very inappropriate considering my wallet was stolen at their establishment. I'm wondering if the workers are in on it too. I filed a police report, but be really careful with your belongings here. read more

Super small dive bar. They do have a patio out back. The night we went (which was a Saturday night) half of the patio was closed off for a private party. I'm in my early 30's and I'd say the crowd was a bit younger/college age. Some of them were a bit impatient with bar situation. It did take awhile to get drinks and most groups would just send one person to order multiple drinks because there's not much space to stand at the bar or anywhere honestly. I ordered some slushy drinks for me and a few others. They had a cherry cola flavor and strawberry daiquiri flavor. They were cheap/reasonably prices and okay tasting. Not sure this is a place I'd go back to because of the younger crowd and overall vibes. read more

Cuzzy's Bar & Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This bar has a lot of personality. It is the definition of a dive bar. I do not know if it is located by a college but it has a high population of the younger crowd. They have bar seating at the full bar, dinning room seating and a decent outdoor patio. The dining area and bar have television placed around that is usually playing sports. They are not the most high-def TVs, but you can get the picture. The place is decorate with a bunch of dollar bills all over the walls and a neat chandelier made from bottles. There is metered street parking available within a reasonable walking distance and they check those IDs pretty tight at the door. Whether you are 22 or 62, you are getting carded. This bar stays open later than the other nearby ones, so it starts to get crowded later in the evening. Seating becomes a premium then. The bar also gets very loud. The staff there was very friendly and courteous. the servers brought their A-game. They have you typical bar food like burgers, sandwiches, salads and nachos. They have an extensive selection of burgers and beers. I ended up getting a South of the Border (SOB) Burger with fries. It took about 10 minutes for me to get my food. The burger and fries came out hot and fresh. It was not the best burger I have had, but it was good. Your typical bar burger. This is a nice bar to pass some time. It is nice that they have some food options to go along with their drinks. This is an old school bar, so they do not have any signature cocktails. They just have a full bar. I was teetering between a 3 and 4 star rating and 3.5 would be more appropriate. However, that is not possible so, it is closer to a 4 than a 3 so there it is. read more

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I loved the atmosphere. The bartenders weren't as attending but the food was good. I only had tater tots.

Dive bar with some nostalgia. The Service and drink prices were excellent . Would definitely return when in town

Sometimes you want the perfect intersection of a dive bar and sports bar, with great food and a sampling of absolutely everyone. That like be Cuzzy's. Bartenders were all super nice. Crowd was truly a total mix of every type you could imagine. This place does get super bro'y and loud but it didn't feel unapproachable or obnoxious. read more

It's classic American burger joint. You're not there for the ambience. The space is unremarkable or interesting, a classic blue collar bar vibe, and it's a menu played out so many thousands of times across this country. But... Everything iswell-made. You are going to get exactly what you expect. It's not going to be fancy - not one chef-y food item on the menu. Solidly decent and reasonably priced in a neighborhood full of trendy and, in some cases, overpriced options. And the folks that work there are competent and efficient. You will get good service always. read more

Great bar food if looking for something to grab and go and you're not familiar with the area. This is something to eat to play it safe. read more

Cuzzy's Bar & Grill - The classic Hamburger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Late night bad meal decisions brought me here on a Wednesday. Small scale watering hole with some nice seating outside during better weather. Got a stool at the bar and was given the menu to order. Decided on the "Cuzzy's Tots" ($11) to go along with a draft beer ($6). The tots are essentially totchos - layers of jalapenos, cheese, bacon, and onions. Total bomb in the stomach but very good flavor. Unfortunately, paired this with the Indeed Pistachio Cream Ale that didn't go well together at all (that's on me). Spot itself played some sports games on the TV's behind the bar, as well as having some music going. Solid watering hole for after work or to catch a game. read more

Cuzzy's Bar & Grill - Cuzzy's Tots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Always such a good experience here!! Quinn made our night all that much better, he deserves a raise. It felt like such a welcoming experience and I'm so glad we came here on thursday because it was the best experience I have had there so far!! Thank you so much 10/10 reccomend read more

Ventured over to Cuzzy's for some late night food and a drink. It was packed but we found two barstools. Service was pretty quick for how busy it was. For bar food, quite tasty and satisfying. Nothing fancy but always a good time, nice people and a good time! Perfect place to visit while having a night out in Minneapolis! read more

Cuzzy's Bar & Grill - Chips and queso - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Honestly, this place is a hole in the wall..... if you want cheap shit come here... food was bland. (Nachos/prime rib Philly) had to poor salt on everything. Bathroom was disgusting. If it wasn't for me being so hungry I would have just left. Walls are covered in dollar bills taped to the wall? Not sure of the significance.... Of all the places in MN I would NEVER come here again. Fries were ok. read more

My girl Lyn was the shittttt . Super fun and cool, very mom vibe like wanted to make sure we were being safe which is super cool. Spot was fun with dollars everywhere! They provide the markers and let you sign your own and hang them yourself read more

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Another stop on the Nordeast Walking Tour with Patrick, Susan and Mike (well, not exactly Nordeast, but part of the same drinking adventure): Dranks only, visited primarily because of the great article that I found in The Growler. Link: https://growlermag.com/ghosts-of-maurers-saloon-the-surprising-history-of-cuzzys-mpls/ It's funny that we've lived nearby for 25+ years and it was our first visit. The place feels like an old soul, as if everyone is a regular from the moment you walk in the door. The gal behind the bar could not have been friendlier nor any more attentive. Though it was hoppin' with the late lunch crowd, she checked with us a few times to make sure we were having a good time. read more

I love this bar, food is great and service too. Gets super busy at night. Be sure to check the specials.

I go here quite often as I live fairly close, the staff are always so incredibly nice and attentive. I LOVE the food and the prices, I will always stop by cuzzys, it's a new reg spot for me :) read more

Busy but brilliant. Bar tenders are awesome! Food is great. Toilets are clean. Patio is a vibe!

Sorta divey joint with average bar food. They have their own parking lot, that's a bonus. You walk into a dark open space with the bar to the right, tables that are mix matched in sizes along the left. Dollar bills with little messages are taped and tacked everywhere. I found it a bit off putting. I'm trying to eat but these bills are in my face with the words bitch, penis, virginity, and varies other inappropriate verbiage. Don't get me wrong, I spew my fair share of profanities, I just don't want to see it when I'm eating. Felt dirty. I tried their "cuzzy dip," roast beef with au jus, comes with chips. Nothing great here, but the chips were nice and crunchy. They may have been house made. I also had a mushroom soup that was decent. The server was nice, a little slow, but she did her job. The beer was cold. I'm not rushing back, but it's an alright spot. read more

Cuzzy's Bar & Grill - Wall art. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cuzzy's is not only a fantastic dive bar, but it also pushes out a shocking amount of quality food. And yes, I do use the word "quality" loosely. From tater tots, to burger meat clearly prepared from prepacked meat tubes, you'd expect the food to be bad but for whatever reason, it's not! The burgers are DELICIOUS and perfectly cooked to order, and the service is welcoming and friendly even if you're not a regular. Cuzzy's has been pushing out quality drinks and food for a long time, and I hope they are around forever. For whatever it's worth, for what they are pushing out, it's perfect. Great drinks, and great food at a reasonable price. One star just for the dollar bill encrusted walls and atmosphere. read more

Cuzzy's Bar & Grill - Glorious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is still a great locally-owned dive bar with good divey food but...NO MORE FRIED PICKLES! We are so sad

Cuzzys is a classic with a really neat history! The building, now, is relatively small on the inside. During the summer it draws more people as the patio opens up. read more

All good nights end at Cuzzy's This place is a fantastic place to start or end a night out on the town. It's a great dive bar! read more

One of our favorite dive bars! Who wants a stiff drink for cheap? Almost everyone. Who wants a laid back environment? Most people. You can wear your sweats or wear your favorite heels and it won't matter. The whole point of this review was to rave about their signature( the don't actually call it this) roast beef sammie. Out of all the years we've gone to this place, why did we never eat anything else other than tots?! This sammie was through their dolla bill roof! But more specifically the horseradish was BOMB. I swore I wouldn't share this Bc sometimes it ruins it for everyone when something becomes a thing. But we asked the waitress for extra to take home Bc we are horseradish snobs. You can't expect more from a dive bar than great fried food-- thank you for filling my soul with fried goodness until the state fair comes around and a stiff drink to wash down the gooodies. PS: Cuzzys if you're reading this, will you had the horseradish or we'll come back with a jar to fill and pay for. Or add dollas to the walls/ceilings. read more

The kind of place that is just darn good. So darn good that every North Loop local calls this "their bar". But if it is everyone's personal bar, doesn't that make it nobody's personal bar? Just saying. Get the burger. And the tots. Expect a cocktail that will put hairs on your chest and knock the socks off your feet. And expect to Uber home. Time isn't the same in this superb establishment. read more

An ode to Cuzzys: Okay, I'm here more than I should reasonably admit. Like twice a month a lot. Like my fiancée just ran the numbers and we've spent 2k since January here a lot. Anyway, I digress. The reason I come here so much is because this place is sneaky amazing. The waitstaff recognizes me, so I feel like I'm in Cheers. On Tuesdays, you can get tacos for two dollars, which is amazing. Breakfast here is great (get the pancake) and if you're not feeling breakfast at breakfast, you can get a burger if you want-- seriously my friend ordered this once at 7 am on a weekday. Just ask and Cuzzys will try to accommodate you. The beers are expensive given the Twins crowd that frequents the place, so the value choice is rail booze + mixer. The fajitas and burgers are solid, chili is above average. Cuzzys tots are phenomenal, and if you're a vegetarian, you can get te bacon on the side and still enjoy. Basically I've found you can't go wrong here. TL;DR: come to Cuzzys... it's a totally amazing dive bar. Just don't take the back table. That's mine. read more

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Great for a dive bar in urban Minneapolis, pretty cheap drinks, and fine service. Expect it to be busy and of course loud during the typical weekend times. Love the back patio for an after or before dinner drink and conversation on a summer night. read more

Cuzzy's is located directly north of Deja Vu in the Warehouse district. I haven't spent much time past First Ave, so I was a little scared that I was going to get lost. However, it is in plain view on Washington Ave N. You can't miss it! The place is small, but it feels comfortable. You immediately get the feeling that you've been there before and that you belong. The service is quick and everyone is smiling. The waitresses actually appear to enjoy their jobs. Yelp's Happy Hour was here, so I was able to spend a good amount of time with like-minded people. Our only complaint was that the AC was turned up a little too high. the only other "problem" was that at the time they were training a new waitress, so we sometimes ended up with double drinks. But as far as I can tell, the double rounds didn't show up on our bill. I will definitely return and bring friends if I find myself in need of a non-watered down, cheap drink and good company in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We went on a Tuesday, so I am not sure how this works, but Happy Hour ended at 6pm. I'd assume it starts at 4pm. The food is hit or miss. We found the chicken nachos to be OK. I thought my chili was excellent. read more

Cuzzy's Bar & Grill - Front - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Stopped in here for lunch and wasn't disappointed. This place can get packed but I had no issue being seated at lunchtime. Lots of history here and a very cool dive bar atmosphere. Tons of beer options, so many they don't even list them. Food is great too! I ordered the Big Cuz burger and destroyed it. The tots I got on the side were perfectly cooked as well. read more

Cuzzy's Bar & Grill - The Big Cuz - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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2nd time at this location and both have been phenomenal experiences. Was able to get right in and the bartender attended to our every need. Had the Philly with horse radish which was more that excellent. Wife hat the taco salad which is guaranteed to satisfy all pallets. Will come back every time we are in Minneapolis !!! Thank you Cuzzys for the hospitality!!! W read more

One of my favorite places in town! Whether it's happy hour or Friday night, this place never disappoints. The staff is always fun to chat with and keeps me coming in. Looking forward to check on their new drink menu when things open back up. read more

Great service. Friendly crowd. Food was good too. Will go often .. an institution. Old School. Welcoming . read more

Super crowded at basically all times of night but probably for a reason. There's a cool patio space during the war,we ,moths, and inside is dive bar esque but gets too crowded. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed it. Went here with a group of guys (8) before a Twins game, and we found a table immediately. The vibe here is exactly what we wanted: friendly staff, hopping atmosphere, and decorated $1 bills strewn all over the walls - a cool touch. We ordered up a couple appetizers - buffalo wings and onion rings. The wings had a nice zip to them and were doused in sauce. The onion rings were phenomenal. All 8 of us ordered up burgers, and no one walked away hungry (or discontented). I had the "House Burger", which was absolutely massive. All the burgers are 1/2 pound, so you don't get cheated here. Mine had fried onions, alfafa sprouts, lettuce and tomato, and their "special sauce", which was generously spread over the burger. So good. Only minor complaint was the Top 40 Hits being played on the speakers were so loud as to make conversation difficult. They have a cool patio in back as well - it was busy, but not packed. A happy medium. I want to go back to try some of the other items on the menu, because there is a lot of variety (sandwiches, salads, even daily specials). read more

Love the dive bar atmosphere. Cheese curds & chicken fingers with curly fries were really good.

Dined for lunch on the outdoor patio. Walked through the inside... Definitely a dive. I'm not typically a fan of dives, but I can appreciate. Was greeted with hellos and smiles by three staff on our way to the patio. The service was fast and friendly. Very, very good, actually. I ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger and added lettuce, tomato & onion. It was big, it was juicy, it was good and it hit the spot. BOTTOM LINE: If you're looking for a "gastronomical experience", move on. However, if you dig a dive, a good burger, friendly service, and a fun atmosphere at a fair price, this is it. read more

I'd always wanted to go to Cuzzy's. Not sure why it took me so long. This is your typical dive bar with dollar bills tacked all over the place as its signature character. I love that they have free parking in their lot! Strong drinky drinks, good selection of tap beer (thank you for not serving just mega brews and having unique selections), and good food. The burger plates with tots are good. I've had better burgers, but Cuzzy's serves a solid one at a good value. I had the SOB burger, which was spicy due to a nice hit of Jalapeño. There are two sister locations, one in Victoria, one in Chaska. read more

Dive bar is spot on, but I would say dive bar with slightly elevated food. Yeah, it's greasy, and you're not gonna want to know the calories, but if you're after a cozy hole in the wall, cold drinks, and a good meal on top of it, this is the place. read more