I hadn't been since they moved to the new location and have definitely been missing out. We were…read morethere right at open during the farmers market and there was an initial rush that died down after 15 or so minutes. The bartender was extremely friendly, helpful, and knowledgable about the products; answering some questions I had about proofing. It's in a great spot downtown right next to the farmers market with plenty of street parking. There are a few sidewalk tables but a nice open space inside. The inside doesn't allow dogs, however, due to their kitchen. Speaking of... The pizza was pretty good! I feel the most important part of any pizza is the crust and that was the best bit of theirs. The fresh ground flour adds a ton of flavor and they got a decent char on the bottom and rim. The prices weren't terrible and 1 pizza with some booze fed both of us. My only gripe is that they go heavy on the cheese so the (excellent) crust can't hold up to the weight and wetness. That's made a bit worse by they fact that they use a high-moisture mozzarella so there's a lot of grease that can soup the whole deal up. All in all they make fantastic spirits, service is great, and now have good pizza at a decent price. I think this may be my go to spot for meeting friends when I'm in Northfield.

This is a very interesting spot to visit. We were hungry for pizza and chose Loon Liquors as it was…read morethe closest to us. We are glad we did as the pizza is fantastic Neapolitan style pizza with high quality toppings on delicious dough. We loved "white" sausage pie and the pepperoni honey pies, both perfect versions of these classic pizzas. The bonus was the in-house liquor! We bought several bottles of gin and vodka that we look forward to sharing with friends! The team at Loon are eager to please and do nice and helpful. We can't wait to visit again!

Best described as a local town dive bar, but don't let that discourage you from the fact this place…read morehas some of the best wraps and burgers in town and drinks to match. Also has indoor and outdoor seating, staff is great and friendly, will definitely be coming back here again.

This has become a favorite place for any meal! Great service always, really great food! Doesn't…read morematter if it's a slow time or a busy Friday Bingo night. They do take-out really fast too! Best pancakes in town! Their new Buffalo chips are amazing!

My favorite dinner spot in Northfield. A place to celebrate with friends and family. Good service…read moreand good food.

The Parmesan fries and chocolate mousse cake are the 2 best items on the menu. We came in after…read moreJesse James didn't rob the bank. My husband thought the wings were average. The last time I was here I had an excellent burger cooked to order. They didn't have the same burger this time and the one I received was medium-well instead of medium-rare. I hadn't eaten in almost 24 hours so I ate half of it and gave up. Service was slow even though it was over half empty. It took a while for our check and no refills.

Very relaxed place for a beer right on the river in Northfield. Great patio in the summer and…read moregreat view year round. No food options but good music. Overall, good hang out.

I went to the Contented Cow on a Friday evening after visiting a nearby apple orchard. This place…read morewas a great hidden local spot. It was not too busy and we all ordered drinks from the bar. All our drinks were tasty and well made. In addition to the tasty drinks all the bartenders were speedy and professional. The contented cow offered indoor and outdoor seating, a pool table, and a dart board. We chose to play a couple games of pool and had a great time. I love when restaurants provide some entertainment!

Fun spot that my coworker took me to! The speakeasy vibes and fun twists on drinks. The food…read moreselection is small. I had the BBQ Korean chicken sandwiches and they come with 2 small sliders. They are flavorful. Staff was friendly.

He Said: My review is probably incomplete because I only had…read morethe food; I did not order anything to drink. Let's start with the standout aspects of this gas station/speakeasy-- how cool is it that there is a speakeasy cocktail bar in suburbia?! The vibe of the place is great. The people working at the speakeasy are knowledgeable about their craft and they are friendly. The food was okay. Personally, I think they could shrink their menu to concentrate on making a few dishes very well. Not like the food is bad... it's okay. Pros: - Great ambiance - Gray staff Cons: - For the price, the food was okay

100/10 experience here, food and drink are both amazing! The staff is so friendly and…read moreknowledgeable! Don't be afraid to ask questions about the menu! They have an amazing cocktail menu along with a cocktail and martini of the day! Very exciting to see the creative freedom from the team! The mussels are to die for! You can tell the menu is very well thought out, I will be back to try more! The entire place is just a great vibe! Truly a gem worth trying and will leave you wanting to come back for more!! Thank you for the amazing experience to everyone there!

I have truly never been disappointed by the drinks or the food at Emerald Lounge! The vibes are…read moreawesome - perfect for catching up with friends or a more intimate hang out and the food is delicious. LOVED the chips and dip and I don't think I have had anything I don't like. 10/10 recommend this stop if you're looking to try somewhere new in st paul! Vibes, food, and service are all top tier.

While I would find the hidden entrance of this bar tiresome in a big city, I understand the hip…read moreeffect in a city the size of Rochester. I had to push a bookcase to find the hidden door. That's a risk, given that the Mayo Clinic is the primary reason anyone is in Rochester, Minnesota. With all the ailments on display in the city, a visitor pushing that bookcase could drop dead on the spot, and the lawsuit would put Bitter and Pour out of business. I almost broke the damn thing pushing and pulling. Bitter and Pour has all top-shelf liquor, and their cocktail list sounds fascinating. The mixologists are well-trained. Our bartenders on a Wednesday afternoon in September were professional, but they lacked the warmth I encountered everywhere else in this city. Our drinks were great, though, and B & P must be the best cocktail lounge in Rochester. I wish they served some small bites, but that's not their thing.

My friends been asking me to go with her to a speakeasy for months and so knowing we'd both be in…read moreRochester for the weekend i immediately thought of bitter and pour. We walked down the staircase and were greeted with a bookcase... gotta love a mystery door! Upon entering there's an intimate bar area with the perfect dimly lit room to indulge in an elevated cocktail. They have an impressive menu of delicious combinations and if you want a combination of two drinks or a custom creation the bartender definitely knows what their doing and was more than happy to meet the request with their interpretation of a drink. I had you had me at hello. Whiskey and cherry liquor paired lovely together and apricot, lemon plus being milkwashed delivered a perfect sweet but not overpowering clean, smooth drink. My friends loved this place it was the first time for all three of them! Cant wait to come back again. The staff was super friendly and helpful too!

This was our first time eating here and we have been missing out! Everything was so flavorful! The…read moreserver was extremely attentive the entire time. The decor is rustic, simple and not over done. My 11 year old son raved his entire meal about how good everything was and that his steak was cooked perfectly. If you haven't visited yet you are missing out!

We had an outstanding experience at Redemption on Saturday night. The food was above and beyond…read moreexceptional including price, serving size, quality, appearance, and taste. We had 8 people and the service was awesome! We will definitely be back the next time we are in town. We also got to taste test a new dessert, blueberry bread pudding that was phenomenal and it should be added to menu.

My wife and I have been here twice now. This place is in that category of you do not want to give a…read morereview for them because then there will be more of a wait the next time we go, which will be soon. We were there for breakfast two different times. First time, I had the lobster eggs Benedict and it was fantastic. The second time I had a short rib, Benedict which was equally amazing. My wife and I fell in love with the staff here. They were great, and Sarah, Mike the GM, Lyndsey and her sister Liv, were just great people to get to know more. The ambience is fantastic and we will claim a certain booth that we've now had twice. It's called the Better Half because they are the wives of another business nearby but I will say, having experienced both, the Better Half is better.

Yum, yum, yum. Gosh, these guys are good…read more We went with a group of five for Sunday brunch/lunch, and everyone liked their food and drinks. My wife and I have been here many times, and there's a reason we keep coming back. That said, not everything is perfect. The food here is consistently great. I could go into more detail, but we've had so many different dishes over the years that it's hard to list them all. For my own notes, I had the Short Rib Melt this time and absolutely loved it. I wanted more! The Burrata Bruschetta was amazing too. It was way too expensive for only four small slices of toast, but it was delicious. We've also really enjoyed their French Toast in the past, along with several other menu items. The cheesy hashbrowns are usually amazing, but there were something off about ours this time. Maybe we just got a bad batch...? Their coffee drinks are also very good. A few people at our table ordered lattes and said they were much better than an average latte. They were also very large. One thing that's both good and bad is that they change and rotate their menu fairly often. On the plus side, you can visit and try something new that you may not have seen there before. On the downside, some of our favorite dishes are no longer on the menu, which can be disappointing. The same thing seems to happen with their specials and deals. They used to have a Smashburger special, one day of the week, but I don't think that's offered anymore. I also remember several other specials they used to run that are no longer available. There have been a few times when that has kept us from visiting. Their hours are also weird at times, so I strongly recommend checking the hours on their website before making plans. They may not be open when you expect them to be. For example, we've wanted to go there for dinner several times on a Monday or Tuesday, but they aren't open. Kitchen closes early several other days. It was extremely busy when we arrived around 10:50 to 11:00 a.m. on a Sunday. We were honestly surprised by how packed it was, and there was a wait for a table. Just an FYI if you're planning to visit during a busy brunch time. Also, in case the owner is reading this, using AI-generated images on your website and inside the restaurant is a massive turnoff. I don't want to see AI-generated artwork on a restaurant's website or hanging inside the restaurant itself. That is an easy star deduction for me. The design and style of the restaurant are really nice. It has more of an open concept setup, so it can get a little loud, but for some reason it never seems to get as loud as you might expect. If you go during a slower time, it can be very relaxing. Overall, I really like the look and feel of the restaurant. I feel like I say this in 95% of my Yelp reviews at this point, but I'm going to keep saying it. The prices aren't great, especially compared with the portion sizes. I won't spend too much time on this, but if you're looking for a budget-friendly restaurant, this probably isn't the place. The service was mostly great. They were clearly very busy, but our waiter never refilled my water, and he didn't come back often enough for me to ask. He also didn't know what soups they had for the day, and instead of offering to go check, he just said he "didn't know" and my friend ordered something else for their side. Not a huge deal, but maybe a coachable moment. Since the restaurant was so packed, it also took quite a while to get our food and drinks. That was understandable considering how busy they were, but it's worth knowing if you're in a hurry. Overall, we really love The Better Half. The food is great, the coffee drinks are better than average, the restaurant has a nice and relaxing atmosphere, the staff is friendly, and there's usually something new to try. The higher prices, weird hours, rotating menu, discontinued specials, AI-generated artwork, and occasional slow service keep it from being perfect, but the great food and overall experience will keep us coming back, just not as often as some other places.

Really great cider. Emily & Paige were really great. Thanks & Sarah, you're the best. Thanks for…read morehaving the Hideaway be such a great place to mingle & hang out. The blood orange & French toast bake was phenomenal. Thanks.

I love this cozy and charming restaurant in Northfield. You are instantly greeted with friendly…read moreservice at the counter. There is a decent sized menu with several delicious options and make sure to save room for a sweet treat! I enjoy the unique seating area inside that can accommodate any sized group and it's a joy in the summer to be able to sit outside.