This lounge is just OK, but much better than the Portal Lounge which serves inedible food. This lounge has none of the gimmicks that Portal Lounge has (no gaming computers, the bartender is a human [although when I went to Portal lounge the robotic bartender was broken...fail]), but the food is much better with a larger selection. Standard apples and bananas were the fruits offered, with cheese cubes and rolled up lunch meat and other charcuterie items behind the fruit bowls. The pita was standard off the shelf bread. There's a make-your-own salad bar with the usual toppings, along with premade sandwiches. Warm food included chicken noodle soup, butter chickpeas, spicy roasted potatoes, roasted BBQ chicken, and basmati rice. The potatoes were a bit raw and crunchy, but the chickpeas over rice was pretty flavorful. The chicken noodle was pretty standard. Sweets included scones and doughnuts. There was coffee, tea, and canned soft drinks. I didn't have much time so I didn't check out the bar. There was plentiful seating when I visited. One odd thing was that you have to exit the lounge for the washrooms. I merely walked in the entrance when getting back. I guess if you don't have luggage they assume you've already checked in and know where you're supposed to be? read more

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A decent priority pass lounge. At time of my visit, they were offering breakfast. This included choice of scrambled or hard boiled eggs, pastries, fruit, potatoes, and sausage. They had OJ, coke products, coffee, water, and bar service. The slim cans of coke were fun. At time of my visit there was plenty of seating. Bathroom situation was odd because it felt more like the employee bathroom vs guest bathroom. read more

Escape Lounges - Slim can of coke zero - Airport Lounges Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

The Escape Lounge is one of two Priority Pass lounges at MSP and it's actually one of the better ones I've frequented here in the U.S. There were plenty of options for seating and work spaces along with a full bar and buffet. I dropped in during breakfast and there was a good variety of items even for someone plant-based like myself. Most items are marked with allergens but be sure to ask someone in case something is left ambiguous. Now the food itself isn't going to blow you away but the sheer variety available is not something to ignore. Outlets were plentiful from where I was sitting near the back of the dining area, and it felt quite peaceful as well. Awkwardly, the restrooms are located just outside of the lounge but it feels like anyone could sneak in from that door since it isn't monitored... read more

Escape Lounges - Airport Lounges Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

Good food options, bar, plenty of seating. This lounge is a pretty solid choice at MSP. They are a bit limited in their variety of foods, but it's very good if you are craving a specific type of food. There aren't any showers, but that's expected for a lounge in a domestic terminal. They always have yummy soups! The staff is always extremely accommodating and friendly, that's the Midwest for you! :D read more

Escape Lounges - Airport Lounges Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

Surprisingly, there is no American Express Centurion lounge at the Minneapolis airport, so Amex card holders are routed to this Escape Lounge located on the 2nd floor of the main mezz in Terminal 1. The lounge is part of Priority Pass network, so my wife and I got in that way. There was no wait, though finding seats took a bit of time. There was two buffet areas, the main one holding salads and breads, with the side one holding 4 hot entrees. I tried all of them, and the food was OK, better than airplane food. The soup was potato leek, and it was good. Good choice of salads including a good tomato salad and decent tasting sandwiches. The bar attendants were nice, and I was able to get a local beer from the bar. Pretty sure they use the same food service company that the centurion lounges use, since both are serviced by the same company. The weather had gotten a lot warmer in Minneapolis, and the airport itself was warm. But even for a Saturday afternoon, the Escape lounge was full and the ventilation system wasn't fully powered up to use A/C, so it was uncomfortable in the lounge. Thus once we finished our food and drink, gave up our seats to waiting folks and went to the less crowded gate area to wait for our flight back to Los Angeles. read more

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Perhaps I'm catching it on a bad evening, but this place seriously lacks any inspiration. From the sulking, uninterested staff at the front desk and throughout, to the terribly musty wet dog smell that permeates the whole lounge, to the borderline disgusting array of buffet food that looks like it's been sitting under heat lamps all day, I'm having a hard time discerning how Escape Lounge has so many positive reviews. read more

As far as lunges go, this one is pretty standard. Typical continental breakfast fare (eggs, sausage, potato) but not too tasty. Coffee was pretty good. Latte maker was getting refilled and cleaned at 830am (bad time for a cleaning imo). Staff is friendly and laid back. Cleanliness is a bit iffy. People were working, but there was hair on every chair (I think the chair attracts them). And a cleaning lady started to help with refilling coffee beans but continued using the gloves she was wearing while cleaning. read more

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Decent cozy lounge for the frequent travel card holder like priority pass. It's a smaller than Chase Sapphire and Capital One Lounges but still a good place to stop and grab some grub and drinks. They're complimentary or at a fee to enter if you don't have a travel card membership. Food choice were a bit limited but decent enough to eat. If you have good allergies like gluten you may have to request for specific allergens in the food as they are not indicated in the food labels. Compared to other airport lounges, it lacks additional amenities such as a wellness room, nursing room, to go area for the traveler in a rush, additional food options j closing food allergen labels, maintained furniture as some of the furniture showed wear and tear. Overall decent as having a lounge to have a separate place to chill before a flight. read more

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The lounge is MEH. Appetizers of cubed cheese, crackers. Rolled ham and turkey, tasteless hummus and a prepared salad. The lunch was shredded bbq meat to make a bun sandwich, some home fries and some corn on the cob quarters. This is one of the poorer lounges I've visited. The staff was chatting while guests waited for service at the bar. read more

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Decent lounge option at MSP. I went there twice- on the way out and return, as my layover was there. It was easy to find. It was in the mezzanine level so you can take the stairwell or the elevator if you have luggage. The best thing about this place (or the airport as a whole) is it's not crowded. There was no wait to get into the lounge both times. I had such a heavy backpack with me so it was nice to sit down and take a break from it. The food selection for both breakfast and lunch was good. Hot food and cold food including fruits and salad. They also had desserts. I was able to relax after a long haul flight. I'll definitely return! read more

Escape Lounges - Airport Lounges Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

A bit crowded with tables and sofas very close to each other. A few items on the menu are worth the visit - chicken and mushroom in rosemary sauce, wild rice pilaf, fall harvest salad and broccoli cheese soup. Sandwiches were piled on top of each other so that some of them are open. Would be nice to serve them on a board. Overall decent read more

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This is not an airline specific lounge but I was told that it was once a Centurion lounge. You can bring at least one guest. It is a great place to "lounge" while waiting for your flight. It offers your regular caffeinated drinks like coffee and tea. There is a bar but since I am not a drinker I can't really comment, there is a few people ordering their adult libations. The food selection has a variety from protein to vegetarian flair. The wait staff is efficient as they clean the table efficiently after each guest so that the next group can take a seat. read more

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Very quick and efficient check in process. Priority pass worked seamlessly and i was into the lounge in less than 60 seconds. The lounge was well kept and overall very clean. Lots of different seating styles/options to choose from. Food selection and options were very average. Only a few hot items and the simple 'charcuterie-like items' cheeses, meat, etc were picked over and almost gone. In my 15 minutes at the lounge (quick stay du to tight layover) the food was never refreshed or stocked back up. read more

Didn't have great options in lounges at the airport but saw priority pass offered this lounge. This lounge overall is decent, has a bar, coffee station, pastry station, and the basic hot and cold stations. Food is okay, typically average lounge food. Lots of seating and place to charge York electronics and work. My only complaint is that they ask you to not fill your own water bottle inside. read more

Solid overall, a bit forgettable as far as lounges go but nice to have. I was just coming from KC where the airport is new and the lounge is even newer. It was a five star experience, so naturally the next one won't hit quite the same. When I was here midday, it was busy but not crowded, and I was able to find a nice enough seat and.... lounge for a bit, getting some work done. The food wasn't really all that appealing, so I got a black coffee that was fine. The confusing part to me is most of these have a restroom but the one here was through some doors. Are you out of the lounge if you use it? That's the great mystery. I was done either way so I headed to my gate. I enjoy the quieter reprieve and WiFi, but honestly this wasn't that different than just getting a decent seat by my gate. read more

Escape Lounges - Airport Lounges Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

About a 2-2.5: We stopped by the Escape Lounge at MSP, and this was when they were transitioning from breakfast to lunch. Checking in was a breeze, and no reservations were required - note, however, that if you are not a member of the network, there is a different in cost between those who made advanced reservations compared to those who are walk-ins. The food was limited, and although they did refill often, they were just not piping hot and almost on the cold end - the bean dip was super cold, and the chicken marsala and the mac and cheese were just not heated at all. I stuck to the cheeses and the brussels sprouts. The bartenders are friendly, and there were plenty of La Colombe tea options and canned soda. Staff were friendly, but could do a better job in clearing plates from tables. The place has a good amount of seating, but does get filled up quickly and become busy at certain hours. +cold/lukewarm food +located at MSP read more

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The lounge was incredibly busy when I was there. There were a few seats left, but it was very cramped. There's some decent food options like soup, cheese and crackers, and a few sandwiches. I was getting claustrophobic since it was loud and packed and ended up going to the gate early rather than staying in the lounge. read more

The variety of items on the buffet line is pretty good! If you have a group of four, they save tables for bigger groups with reserved signs. It's a huge help! They are trying to keep the flow of traffic better so that the wait isn't long. We enjoyed the complimentary drinks and snacks while we waited on a flight that was delayed for three hours. The bathrooms are clean and the lounge has so many windows it feels very open and not too cramped. If you have time and have a priority pass, swing by it's worth it! read more

Escape Lounges - The cookies are perfect, skip the donut - Airport Lounges Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

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So I came through this airport last evening around 8 o'clock in the evening. Came into the escape lounge and took a look at the food, which appeared to have been there all day and not refreshed at all. There was only one meat option. All the sandwiches were vegetable based. Ordered myself a cocktail which tasted water down. So today I returned to the airport at 5:50 PM and the same exact food they were serving the night before was out beam served today. Gross is all I can say. So this time I decided to order myself a vodka straight. Just to see if it was actually liquor. And my guess is from the night before were accurate. The vodka did not taste like vodka tasted like water. Whoever's running this lounge is stealing money underneath the table or your bartenders and kitchen help are. read more

Escape Lounges - Last night's food! - Airport Lounges Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

Mediocre lounge experience. Poorly-maintained space, cramped seating, poor food selection, okay drinks. Better than waiting by the departure gates, but still mediocre... read more

Escape Lounges - Wobbly table "fix".... - Airport Lounges Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

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A great way to escape the hectic, stressful environment at the airport. However, to make it fair, I need to compare this lounge to others that I've been. With that being said, in contrast to SFO, this lounge was lacking both the cuisine, the space, and the interior aesthetic. Although some dishes are good i.e. rice and mac n cheese. Drinks were also nice to have, noticing that the bartender are always nice and pleasant. Perhaps if there are revamps/renovation, with more food variety to offer, then it could be more worthwhile. read more

Honestly I feel like this is one of the better lounges in terms of food that I've had in the US. I came the Monday of President's Day weekend and I was genuinely very surprised that the place was packed. It was interesting because the lounge size of this was around the same as the lounge size of PGH next door but there was a lot more people here. I'm so glad I'm an Amex cardholder because we would've had to wait 20+ minutes otherwise. The food here was honestly quite good. I appreciate that they had a list of options available so you knew what you were getting. Shoutout to the sundried tomatoes chicken rice as well as the parmesan broccoli. Although both was a bit salty, I feel like eating those definitely felt like a full dinner to me which was great. They also always were refilling the food once it was running low which I appreciated. I will say the one part that was a bit weird was the fact that you needed to physically leave the lounge to get to the bathrooms as it was this back hallway situation. Otherwise, I think this is a great lounge and especially if you haven't eaten yet, you can definitely count this place towards one of your meals. I also really appreciate that the keep the lounge clean, always coming around to grab plates and bowls. read more

Escape Lounges - Dinner - Airport Lounges Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

This is a Priority Pass lounge, so you can expect a large crowd, and that is definitely what was here. Thankfully, my wife and I were able to get right in without a wait. The space is laid out in a wide rectangle, with the window seats completely filled. They look right out on the terminal and runway with a great view. Since it was pretty packed, we grabbed a few seats in the center of the area. A bit wonky as they are spaced out to maximize amount of seating, but not conducive for people with more than 1 in their party. There were a few warm food options, which were tasty. Several salad and cold snacks available. Appreciate the sodas and there was a full bar too. Restroom is basic, so don't expect a shower. Staff is constantly picking up dishes and cups, so that helps to open up seating and keeps the place clean. My only annoyance was with other people in the lounge talking so loudly on their phones with the speaker on. There is no auditory privacy in the space so everyone can hear what everyone else is doing and saying, especially if you have the volume turned up on your phone speaker. Overall, I appreciated having a spot to grab some food and relax before my flight. read more

Overall, an adequate lounge. The food options seemed good and more substantial than what I've seen at other lounges. There seemed to maybe be not enough staff for the size of lounge and the fact that the bathrooms are downstairs (ie the public restrooms in the airport) were not my favorite. read more

Ok food. Strong drinks. There were four hot food options; the best was the meatballs in red sauce. There was a small salad bar; the chickpea salad was decent. There was a dessert bar with kind of crunchy cookies and small donuts. It was almost out when we got there but they refilled it. The drinks at the bar are strong, even stronger if you tip. Someone comes around occasionally, maybe a few times an hour, to bus the tables. They officially had no seating at about 6pm on a Sunday, but we scooted 3 seats together. At that point there was also a line to get in, and I think soon afterwards they stopped letting people in for a bit. It got emptier and emptier through the evening; by 7pm there was much more space. read more

Chris the manager is an absolute asshat and treats the ladies in the ground like they are 2nd class citizens. Loud and screaming at them in front of the customers. He needs to learn how to be respectful of the employees and respectful of the customers. I would eat there just because of him. 7/23/26 6:30 pm read more

This is a solid mid-range lounge. We came here because I have a Priority Pass membership, and weirdly enough is right by another lounge (this one is better, though!) I'd say this lounge is a bit more simple but was nice and clean during our visit. The seating is set up to add a bit more privacy, which I really appreciated. You can also get a nice view of the outside of the airport while you relax. We came around breakfast time and it was a pretty decent selection of food. There's also a fridge where you can grab soft drinks/water, along with a bar and coffee machine. I'll definitely be back at Escape Lounge the next time I'm at MSP! read more

I've recently been disappointed with my visits. The lounge is much busier than it used to be, largely due to allowing Priority Pass holders to enter instead of just American Express card holders. The front desk has also started to just continue letting in guests even after all of the seats are taken in the lounge. The amount of people they let in makes it difficult to get work done or take a call. There was a contractor visiting and taking measurements, but it seems to have just been for a mural, rather than making more space. A lot of the seats are showing significant signs of age, wear, and disrepair, which makes the space less inviting. The bar service has become very poor. Bartenders are slow, both to take your order and to serve you, and they will cut you off after 2 drinks, even if over 2 hours. This is the only lounge I've ever been in where that's been the case. The food has been okay and ample, and the espresso machine works most of the time. I would skip this lounge and stick to the Delta SkyClub's if I was you. They have much better service and much better space. read more

Having a Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card gets you access to Priority Pass, which in turn gets you access to some airport lounges. This is a really nice perk that we've taken advantage of on some longer layovers, including at MSP. Nate and I weren't able to get into this Escape Lounge last time we flew through MSP, but they recently opened it up to Priority Pass holders so that was a nice surprise. They scanned my digital Priority Pass card and we were able to get in right away (sometimes they have a wait if they're at capacity). The front desk employee was super friendly and patient. The food offerings were interesting and varied - chicken and rice, mac and cheese, roasted broccoli, charcuterie, mini sandwiches, fruit, etc. I really liked the roasted broccoli and was happy to get some veggies in while traveling (not always the easiest)! They offer free drinks from the bar, but we just stuck with canned pop since it was Dry January. They were great about clearing our empty plates from our table quickly. There is no private bathroom for this lounge; you have to go outside into an exterior hallway and it wasn't the nicest but pretty clean. The layout of the lounge is a bit cramped but we were able to get a table for two and had access to an outlet to charge our phones. Overall it's a decent lounge, definitely not the best but also not the worst we've experienced. If you have a long layover and can get free access, I'd say give it a try. read more

Tirhas is wonderful. Very friendly and caring. Very strange to encounter at an airport lounge. Basic lounge with all you need before your flight. Well appointed and big enough to accommodate the rush. read more

This was one of the more "meh" lounges I have visited in my travels. I arrived at the airport prior to a recent flight and wanted to relax a bit before heading to the gate. I had seen Escape listed as a lounge and decided to check it out. Located on the upper level of Terminal 1 near where concourses D, E, and F converge, it's a nice space with a view of the planes on the tarmac. Like many lounges, this one seems to be suffering from overcrowding. It was hard to find a place to sit once I was there, and I hesitated to leave it to grab some food. Speaking of food, most of it was bland-looking and lacked in flavor. Even the lemonade that I got tasted watered-down. While I appreciated having a place to wait that is a little less hectic than the rest of the airport, I'll add this lounge to my list of places not to visit next time. read more

Good place to hang between flights . Breakfast buffet one step above hotel food. Full bar came in handy for coffee and baileys. Only complaint, one server was very rude... otherwise a great airport lounge . read more

Escape Lounges - View from inside - Airport Lounges Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

This is located in the international airport in St Paul, Minnesota. It's a moderately sized lounge with seating inside. You can get a great view of the planes on the runway taking off or coming back. I went around breakfast time so that's all I can go off of. They have a bartender and other staff that walk around to clean and etc. It's well kept and they refill the refreshments and food when it goes low. There's something for everyone such as fruit, hot food, dairy, and cold foods. I'm glad that they open so early and that the staff was very hospitable in the am. read more

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Easy to find and up the stairs or elevator on mezzanine level. Strange one door entrance/exit which gets jammed if there's a line of people coming in/out one door. Check in moves quickly. It's spacious with plenty of seating areas. Staff were sparse but friendly. Visited on a Sunday about 10am. Scanned the menu on the table tents to learn more. Saw "meatless vegan sausage" available by request which was exciting since there were only two vegan options: breakfast potatoes and oatmeal. Asked the front desk staffer who went in back to check. He came out to tell me I was correct in that they offer it but that it wasn't ready yet. So I sat down for another twenty minutes and thought I'd ask again how to get it. He went back to check again and came out with a new story that the chef wasn't there today. Huh? Disappointed they suggest you can order this. They're frozen and take all of five minutes to cook. Heading back there next week and hoping for a different experience. read more

I came here since I had 1.5 hour before boarding. Located at Terminal 1, MSP Mall. Above the entrance to Concourse E (mezzanine level). Nice place to sit back relax and watch the planes take off and landing. Lots of seating area. Dedicated complimentary full bar and self service espresso - coffee area on the other end. Hot food selections were limited with 3-4 at most. No Togo container. Dine in option only. One dessert - carrot cake and several cookie selections were available. All in all, not too bad. Cheers! read more

Escape Lounges - Airport Lounges Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

Pretty terrible example of a modern airport lounge. Small, crowded, minimal services, and all served with a bad attitude from the staff. There aren't a load of lounge options except for Delta at this airport, but I'd still skip this one and go to one of the bars, restaurants, or coffee shops that are plentiful in this part of the airport. read more

This lounge allows Priority Pass, which I have through my Chase Reserve Credit Card. Nice central location at the MSP with pretty late hours. Large amount of seating areas for all travelers including families. Nice food options and drink options with multiple coffee and drink areas. Good WiFi and lots of table space. Nice view of the runway and fancy entry doors. Very friendly staff. Regular food options of some dishes, snacks, chips, fruit, and dessert. Pretty clean as well. read more

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1) you are not allowed to fill a water bottle from either the water station or the bar 2) breakfast food options were empty or almost empty 3) to use the restroom you have to exit the lounge and re-enter through the front desk 4) staff are standing around, chatting, and unwilling to assist. Aesthetically, this is a nice lounge, but the staff and 'rules' break it read more

We missed our connection and had 9 hours till our next flight. The lounge is convenient and has a great cocktail bar with several drink options. You can upgrade to more expensive liquor choices for a price. There's a good variety of food options too. read more

The food used to be incredible when it was for Amex platinum members but since it expanded to priority pass members it declined a bit. You can still order great cocktails here and there's plenty of seating. It's just not quite as nice as other lounges in other countries b it that's common within the US. They have water, coffee, orange juice, cookies, and change out e food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. read more

Escape Lounges - My 5am snack - Airport Lounges Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota