We got the original for 17.50. The roast beef that made them "famous" has the same consistency as chewing on a dry towel. It's salty but not much flavor other than that. I don't really have much more to say on this except do not get their roast beef if you'd ever eaten beef that's quality is better than McDonald's. If you're just getting drinks, it can be fun, but there's way better bars just steps away. 6.50 for a hamms? In northeast Minneapolis? Go to knightcap across the street. Or literally anywhere else read more

Save yourself time and money and just go to Knightcap. The food is overpriced and below average.

Love Mayslack's! Food here is great. My favorite place to get wings on Wednesday. 75 cents a wing! My favorites are the jalapeno buffalo and seasoned. They oftentimes seem a little understaffed, so service can be slow - but everyone is lovely! read more

For a hole-in-the-wall spot, this place is always fun to kick it at! Straight to the point with basic drinks, beer, sports, and bar food. I've always liked the look of this place as it's just simple and street. If you're looking for fun in NE mpls, make it a stop. - Anthony read more

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We shared this, and it was huge. It's 2 "small" versions of the original. Comes with onions and yellow peppers. Be sure to come when you're hungry! read more

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We were in town for the weekend and thought we would try something different. It was a good choice. Food had good flavors and the the portions were very generous. The o rings were a tad over done, but still were tasty. Service was good, made suggestions, and the inside had plenty of seating. Price was appropriate for area and portions. read more

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Still love this place! Service provided by Dez today was perfect. She was the right combination of funny, real and efficient. Food nummy and fresh and drinks chilly just like we needed. Bloody's and tap beers. Mayslack's...don't EVER go away! read more

Mayslack's - Classic pair of originals on rye buns with hot crispy onion rings and seasoned sauce. Yaaah! - Bars Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

After living off of smoothies for two weeks (wisdom tooth), I was craving some hearty greasy bar food! We stopped in here on a Sunday during art-a-whirl. It's seat yourself and has A LOT of space, so finding a seat wasn't a problem. We've lived in the area for quite a while and there is a high probability I've already been here, but probably not to eat LOL *cheers*. I ordered a beer, cheese curds, and their original roast beef. Cheese curds: cheesy with crispy onions beneath. Beer: carbonated. The roast BEAST: 10/10 salty soft and delicious! Portion sizes: BIG! Will definitely be returning when I get that bar food craving. This review might be biased because I was VERY hungry after a liquid diet, but I guess you'll just have to try it for yourself! Easy street parking. I didn't notice if they had a small lot anywhere. Other bars within walking distance. read more

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Mayslack's is literally a neighborhood institution and can be proud of being called a Dive Bar. You would expect to see a row of Harley-Davidson's outside, but it's not a biker bar. Just an old-timey NordEast kind of place. I started coming here back in the early 80's when it was owned by Stan Mayslack and there were lines of people waiting for the Sunday-only (as I remember) roast beef sandwich. He pinched the thumbs of every women in line with his serving tongs (I can't explain why) and the garlic in the sauce satisfied the most fervent garlic-lover. It was a fantastic sandwich and worth the wait in line. Fast forward to circa 2000 and Stan has sold his place to a new owner. The only décor change is that the new owner doesn't leave the Christmas lights up all year, but other than that, it's true to its origins. I still make it to Mayslack's several times a year. The lines are gone and the menu has changed. I STILL really like the HUGE roast beef sandwiches, but I miss the original sandwiches, from the Stan days. I know that the recipe was part of the deal when the new owner bought the place, but unfortunately the quality of the roast beef is not nearly as good. It's not at all bad, but it's tougher and somehow more dried out than back in the Stan days. The garlic is there, but is much smaller quantities. It's one of those cases, where shortcuts have been made, a little here, and a little there, and eventually it's just not the same. Fortunately, it's still worth the visit. By the way, the onion rings are the best I have ever had. The batter is like tempura and it is beyond crisp. If you are going to order a side, this is a true winner. I'm still giving it four stars because the roast beef is still tasty and the quantity ensure you will have at least one more meal out of the leftovers. I do love the juice on the buns (don't even think about trying to pick it up), the onions, and the beefiness of the meat. I do like the dive-bar authenticity. Overall, it's worth a visit, either for lunch or dinner. The service, when not too busy, is friendly and thoughtful. Take a look at my photos. read more

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Thursday 2-6-2025, at 6 PM, got the last two seats at the bar. Bartender was warm and attentive and answered our menu questions. I got The Original Roast Beef sandwich, which was a PILE of thin-sliced delicious beef, which was flavorful and seasoned just right; the quality beef spoke for itself. Came with au jus. Generous serving of cole slaw was cold, creamy, delicious and fresh. Husband got the Clubhouse, also delicious. Love the waffle fries! Great service. We plan to stop at Mayslack's whenever we're in the area. read more

Went on Saturday evening of art-a-whirl. I know, crazy. Was packed. Lucked into a table rather quickly by scoping tables in payment process and standing guard next to it without hovering (fine line). Anyway, cold beers, tasty bar pizza and a huge garlicky and succulent roast beef sandwich later, we were stuffed and sated. IYKYK. And at that point needed to escape the din. Considering the crowd, service was good. read more

Visited Mayslack's Saturday, 5/18/24 after attending Art-a-Whirl with my bestie. The photos on Yelp of the onion rings is what caught our eyes. Walked in, found a table, and sat down. So, its seat yourself. It's your neighborhood dive bar which honestly, I'd think staff would be super friendly-- not the case in our experience. It was dinner-ish time, but it was about 10-15 minutes before we were acknowledged. Our waitress asked us what we wanted to drink, we both asked for waters. She literally pointed to a large picnic style jug of water and said there you go, and walked away. I appreciate the water being available at our fingertips, but the way it was delivered to us was just rude. Waited another few minutes, she brought us menus and walked away. About another 15 minutes later, she came back and asked us if we wanted to order? Put in an order of onion rings with spicy ranch. Onion rings were good. I don't know that I'd come back here, definitely wouldn't go out of my way to visit. The service just wasn't good and the onion rings weren't the best I've had. We felt like an inconvenience to our waitress Megan. Poor service just leaves you with a bad taste in your mouth about the place. Side note, parking around the area is not the greatest- pay attention to the street signs around parking. read more

Mayslack's - Onion rings with spicy ranch - Bars Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

TERRIBLE SERVICE. I walked in and right away the lady sitting at the lottery table stand was super sweet. Told me to ask the bartender a question so I walked up. The bartender made direct eye contact with me, then continued to go up and help 3 other people and wouldn't even say something to us. Even nodded at me, but would NOT help us. Was standing in there for 10 minutes and the bartender didn't say a single word to us while we were actively standing at the bar with no one in front of us. Not worth the food. read more

best roast beef sandwich in mn as Stan used to say no one beats myslacks meat.I have been coming here since 1979 it s a classic nordeast bar.stan myslack used to serv all the beef sandwiches in a buffet style line that would back up outside the front door and back 100feet outside, everybody came over to mayslacks bar to get lunch down town bussiness people regular guys and gals,people who lived nere and farr the bar was as clean as could as could be. He used to say to bussiness people to put both hands under the sandwich,some times theyed still dropped on the floor,because he made the sandwich and than put the plate in your hans pretty hard.It was a good laugh At too! It a little older by the ambiance and great roast beef are still going strong. read more

Sat at booth on a Wednesday for 45 minutes with out a single ounce of service. Waitresses helped every table around us and even made eye contact several times but blew right by. Even after making it obvious we were trying to order. I get there was only two servers for the entire place but yall can do better read more

Second time ive been here, and each time they have been so wonderful. i had questions regarding being gluten free, since they don't have any allergies on the menu. The owner is usually there and he was just great, he went and got the seasonings in the back and showed me the label himself, lowkey made me tear up because it didn't seem it bothered him. he was willing to go out his way, to my experience good and comfortable. 100% recommend. read more

I visited this place with a friend for the first time at noon on a Friday. It wasn't busy, and Mayslack's totally has an old-school tavern feel. My buddy and I both had "The Original," which contains Roast Beef, Onions, Peppers, and a side of Horseradish, Mustard, Cole Slaw, Au Jus. After eating that absolute mountain of beef, a roast of medium-rare perfection, ya better believe our appetites were TOAST But before satiation, we also shared Mayslack's Fries with Bacon, Cheese, and Sour Cream. I've never had food like this. Ridiculously insanely amazing. The sandwich is made for meat lovers. Beef as good as it gets, and there's enough so you won't ever forget the flavor. But the fries... they tasted like cheese curds, I kid you not, even without the loaded toppings! Something about the crispy exterior and the soft interior made them different from any fry I've tried. Despite the name, Mayslack's is certainly not slacking by any means. Drop your diets at the door and delight in the consumption of your foodie dreams :) read more

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Would try today again. Not going to. Only make me sad. Terrible nasty beef last couple years. Yuk Why would anyone eat this. Yuk Stan Mayslack died along time ago. Roast beef comes out of bags and is nasty. Very old and dry. Dean Jacltich is a liar. read more

Roast beef was really disappointing. Very dry and tough. Service was pretty good. The music that was playing was not good at all, unrecognizable. Place is not what it used to be, I'll never be back. read more

I journeyed the half mile from my house to this place to start a little Friday afternoon pub crawl up 4th St. It was a great jumping off point. The place is bigger, brighter, and prettier than I would expect a dive bar to be. It's a light dive and is not very sad to be in. The booths are really tight and intimate. Probably the best booth experience I've had in a long, long time. The Grain Belt Premium was cold and crisp and relatively cheap. PERFECT! I also had a roast beef "sandwich" -- I think the "original" or something like that. It comes with coleslaw only, no subbing!!!! I knew this going in. Let's talk about that first. It is probably Sysco brand. I like it. Call me crazy. Now for the beef (Le Beuf) sandwich. It was more of a pile of meat than a sandwich, which again, I'm into. I'm used to like razor thin, STILL PINK, cold roast beef. This is thicker, more cooked (i.e. drier, darker), and slightly tougher than what I'm used to, but it was still tasty AF. Lil cup of Au Jus to drizzle on top, yesssssssssssss. The bread was a rye???? I think rye, and it soaked up the Jus like a sponge. So good. A couple of people from my group ordered a reuben. I might do that the next time I'm in. read more

Excellent bloody Mary's & of course the "meat" is excellent too!! Stop in for breakfast to go with that bloody! read more

Great food for a great price. Was recommended by a local and I am grateful for that. Must come and check out read more

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What could I possibly add to the roller coaster reviews here. It's all true. A landmark. Dingy. Friendly staff. Dark. Full of personal history (names scrawled all over the booths). Gargantuan roast beef sandwich at a very reasonable price. Beef was somewhat dry, tough. Delicious cold slaw. Au jus spot on. Best fountain Coke anywhere -- more base syrup and less carbonated water than most. Pull tabs to keep your hopes alive on a winter afternoon. Not the quality of Stan's old time sandwich but Stan passed long ago and it's time to get over it (I was a customer 43 years ago -- I know, it hurts!). Couldn't finish the huge sandwich so took remainder home with the left over au jus and made myself a pretend birria taco the next day. Still debating whether to go back. You can't go home again. But maybe. read more

Overall: 3.5 stars Great dive bar, with top happy hour specials! Ambience: 4 stars Dark n divey, lowly lit even when it's light outside. Food & drink: 3.5 stars Roast beef sandwiches: sometimes 4stars sometimes 3 stars. Tasty, but advise to come when it is busier for freshest batch. This last time, came on a Monday night & felt the chewy meat was either leftovers from prior night or sitting for some time. Whenever I've been in Thu-Sun the meat has been tender. Or maybe just sinewy batch of beef? Better value at Portillos for the money- I'd opt there on a Mon night, but come back here closer to weekend. Not a big fan of the rye buns served with the traditional sandwich. I always opt for the French bread. Fries: 4 stars many varieties- have tried the Slax fries & shoestring- both good. Also have Steak fries, tater tots, or onion ring as an option. Beer: 4.5 stars Excellent happy hour specials-$3.50 pints of real beer like Surly or Lagunita's. I need to come here more often. Service: 4.5 stars Always have great service here! Very attentive, but not hovering! Bathrooms: 3 stars Good enough to do the job, a bit small, but expected! read more

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This is your typical dive bar! Cheap drinks and the best waffle fries I found around the cities.

This combination dive and sports bar is nestled in the heart of Northeast and has been an institution for years. Frequented by locals, the service is friendly but no frills. Food is good and served in ample portions. Drinks are strong and cheap. Dining room is dark and plays up their classic decor. read more

UPDATE (visited 13OCT2018): Visited as a part of another bar crawl, got to check out the lunch menu this time! The Smokin' Hubster ordered a Slacks Mac burger with shoestring fries while I enjoyed a spicy beef sandwich with tater tots. As always, you can't beat the meats! The portions were more than generous and so tasty. You never have to twist our arms to meet you at Mayslack's! We visit annually as part of a 'Neighborhood Walk' that includes a number of bars. Starting at Mayslack's, Aly got us off to a good start. Try the Bloody Mary, and make sure that you're hungry if you order the huevos Rancheros. Mayslack's is known for their meats, so you can't go wrong if you order that. Enjoy the patio and the local vibe! read more

If you come here don't plan on spending money on TouchTunes credits! I spent over $20 on credits and the volume on the songs was so low we couldn't hear them! I asked the staff to turn it up multiple times and they refused. Had to get TouchTunes to refund me read more

The waitress was nice, but the food is almost uneatable. I will never return to this place.

I love Mayslack's - for Nordeast dive bars it has always been one of my favorites. The food is great the service is ok - it you are at a dive bar so what do you expect? You do get real people that are down to earth and work hard. It's a great place for larger groups and they do have a nice patio. Overall great place - read more

Popular local place. I'm honestly not that big on the roast beef. It's a little tough for me. But I'll order The sliders on occasion. The bartenders are pretty friendly. Pulltabs will be open most the time. Prices may be a tad higher than the rest of the area but good. Have a lot of live music on the weekends. And they have their own parking lot! read more

Thirty-five years ago I lived in Minneapolis while working my first job after college, and my visit to Mayslack's made me nostalgic for the Minneapolis I remember from that period. 'Old school' and quirky in that particular way that 'dive bars' should be, Mayslack's is a throwback but with decent drinks, an excellent beer selection, and sandwiches piled so high with roast beef you'll think you're in a NYC deli...minus the sky-high prices. And as an added bonus, I found out that my wife's parents used to come down to Mayslack's as far back as the 1960s for polka nights! How cool is that? 5 stars for the beer; 5 stars for the nostalgia; and 5 stars for being able to enjoy the roast beef sandwich and then turn the remainder into a great stir-fry the next night. read more

Nobody Beats Mayslack's Meat! says the sign. Stan Mayslack's legacy lives on in his epyonomous restaurant, although the experience of having Stan demand that you hold the small paper plate with 2 hands before he piles on his garlic-soaked roast beef slices is no longer possible. Sadly, the cigar box cash register has been updated with Apple Pay. Thank goodness the "Ski Poland" poster is still there. You'll have to visit to understand. read more

Who doesn't love a good dive bar? This place has standard beers and stiff drinks with friendly service. Pizza was fantastic and the wings were quite hot. Portions are big, so don't be afraid to share! read more

Having been a fan of the original Mayslack's, and having been there only once shortly after his death when it changed hands (and being disappointed) I and a friend decided to check it out again and was disappointed at once again being disappointed. You do get a LOT of food for your money but what you get is mediocre. Gone are the days when Mayslack would pull the marinating beef out of a tray of a jus. The beef came dry with a small (and inadequate) cup of a jus on the side and the overpowering taste of garlic of yore just wasn't there, though on the plus side when I mentioned it to the waitress more was delivered. Then came the bill which was automatically printed with an additional charge for use of a credit card. I get it, restaurants pay a fee to the credit card company and some pass that on to the customer, and I'm cool with that, but I was paying cash. When I brought it to the waitresses attention she came back with a new bill with the same charge included. When I brought it to her attention again she said they had adjusted it. Rather than waste more time I found it more expedient to merely reduce her tip by the difference and then some. I don't know if this was the result of a mathematically challenged waitress or a subtle scam by the place (hope it was the former) but patrons should be on the alert for this. Sadly, the Mayslack's of yore is no more; that cow left the pasture along with Mayslack. You want a lot of food for your money go to Mayslack's; you want a really tasty roast beef sandwich, try Famous Dave's or the open faced roast beef sandwich at Maverick's in Roseville. read more

My husband loves this place. The roast beef is melt in your mouth amazing. We can't live without going here it is so beloved to us. The onion rings are fresh and made to order. I know for a fact that they are not from a box in the freezer. These onion rings have that crisp beer batter coating with the flavor that you crave when you love onion rings like we do. The bands really kick it too! What fun and good times we have watching and listening to music. If I had to use one word to describe this place it would be ... AWESOME!!!!!! 5 stars read more

Mayslack's is a Twin Cities icon - a dive bar with great sandwiches! It's actually been 20 years since I've been to Mayslack's. It's just as good as I remember. It was the first visit for my wife & daughter and they loved it. I really can't say anything that hasn't already be said. So I'll let my photos do the rest of the talking for me. FYI, I really love the old, original, heavy duty tin ceiling tiles. -Daddy Maxx Retro read more

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Fun place with a great waitress. Funky and gorgeous old tin ceiling. We enjoying ourselves. Sliced roast beef sandwiches for three of us, one had a burger. We all had a good meal and a good time. read more

DISCLAIMER: You have to like dive bars with cheap beers in order to like this place. If you want fancy drinks with a fancy ambiance, go somewhere else. I've seen a lot of people complain about the service but I have never had an issue. Ive also seen people complain about the roast beef, but I've had both the Classic and the Philly Cheesesteak and I thought both were delicious. I've eaten the wings here multiple times and they hit the spot every time (buffalo bourbon for the win). Probably my favorite part of Mayslack's is the take and bake pizza as there is nothing better than taking home a Mayslack's Original Pizza at 1:30am. It can get near impossible to hear anyone when they have live music, but you can easily fix this problem by pounding a few beers and hitting the dance floor. read more

There was a guy who dropped a big wad of cash on the floor one night while I was there. Being a good Samaritan, I tapped him on the shoulder and asked if it was his. I knew it was his because I saw him drop it. He was super appreciative and kept offering to ply me with drinks. Good old Mayslack's. Used to frequent this place quite a bit back in the day. It's old and worn, but still fun and was so much fun when Johnny P was bar tending and saving me from the persistent guy above. The good old days.... Great mix of people, inexpensive drinks and just a fun atmosphere. The staff really takes care of their customers and their regulars. Sadly, I have never eaten one of the famous sandwiches which will definitely prompt a return sometime soon so I can sink my teeth into some meat. read more