Everything was perfect as it has been every time I have patronize On The Crunchy Side. The food is not only delicious it is fresh. Did you know the hamburger buns are made from scratch? Plus, it is the only restaurant that I have visited that includes a selection of delicious bite size chocolate candy with the bill. I don't eat desserts, so getting bite size chocolate candy is the perfect treat. I love the bar atmosphere and the way it is decorated. It is clean, classy, and comfortable. The service is fitting for a bar. I love that the owner comes out and talks to his guest. Last night it was to confirm how Tony wanted his raw burger done. Another time he came out to answer my endless questions. It was the perfect Christmas outing. read more

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sat for 15 minutes waitress acknowledged us and never gave menus or took a drink order. served a table who came in after us.

Had dinner here after the antique mall last night. It was amazing! Probably one of the best cheeseburgers I've ever had. The shoestring fries were great as well. Skipped getting a drink because of my long drive back home but the bar looked to have a great selection available and the ambiance of the place was so fun. Lisa my waitress was the best and very attentive to the customers. Chef's kiss to the grill master! I wish I would have snapped a pic but I guess you'll just have to stop in and see for your self instead. read more

This was our first time here. We love to support local businesses. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional! The owners are friendly and went out of their way to ensure we were well taken care of. The bread, pizza crust, and sauces are all homemade! We will definitely be back. read more

If you are not going to be open on a Saturday at 1pm, then update your hours on Yelp! Drove an hour specifically to come here. 2nd time trying! read more

Yummy homemade food! I recommend the special of the day. Lots of interesting beers on tap, super clean ladies' bathroom, kind service, candies served with receipt, fun atmosphere with pool, darts, jukebox, gambling, 8 TVs, cute back deck for smoking and easy parking. Thank you, we'll be back! read more

I have waited over a month to post my review. The food is good but the owner was very unprofessional and I would not recommend this place to anyone. We were a large group of 12. This place is NOT good for groups. I wish we would have known we were not welcome before we sat down, ordered, ate, and got our bills. They were not that busy when we arrived and we easily found three or four tables next to each other so we could all sit together. I ordered a tuna sandwich which was supposed to come with cheese for $9.25. Chips are included but if you want fries there is an additional $2 charge. If you want your sandwich grilled it is an additional $.50. Since the tuna sandwich came with cheese I ordered it grilled. When I got my food, there was no cheese. Since there was no cheese I simply asked the waitress not to charge me for grilling the sandwich. She agreed. When the bill came I was charged $9.75. Others in our party were charged a nickel for a lemon slice in their water. And as another YELP reviewer pointed out, if you use a bank card then there is a charge for that as well. So we asked for the $.50 to be deducted from our bill and that's when the owner got mad and started yelling and swearing at my boyfriend in front of all the other customers! The owner couldn't believe we would have the nerve to ask for a fifty-cent adjustment to our bill "after bringing all these people in here without a reservation and causing all this chaos on the kitchen!" Our bill was $28-something and we had given $40 cash. The owner stood at the cash register with his back to us and refused to give us ANY change. Finally the waitress intervened and gave us our change, apologizing profusely. As we left the restaurant and began walking down the street, the owner came out and yelled some more at my boyfriend and then hollered to me "Sorry lady! I hope he doesn't take you home and beat the crap out of you." Judging by the comments we overheard in the restaurant from some of the locals, this is not unusual behavior for the owner. There are reviews on other sites that state the same. And on YELP if you look at the non-recommended reviews there is this review by Mary G. of Minneapolis: "If you like Good Burgers Go Here, But then again if you want Bad Customer Service By the Owner, Then Don't. In all my years of eating out we have never been treated the way this Guy treated us anywhere. Would never recommend this place to anyone." I agree Mary G. of Minneapolis. read more

We love this place, delicious mixed drinks and delicious dinners with nice presentation and quality. The atmosphere is warm inviting and the staff is great. We are back for the second time and hope to come back again many more times. read more

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Decent drink selection. Good atmosphere and I've heard the food is good by the locals. The owner was a little weird and heard some stories from the locals about the place before going in. We walked in and he was yelling "Who in the h*l* played this Sh**?!" As he ran to the Touch tunes with a remote to change the song. He yelled a few other obscenities before he went back behind the bar and started serving. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer, this is very out of the ordinary and alarming at any establishment, and you typically follow the word of the locals when traveling. Take the review for what it's worth. But I doubt I'll ever go back next time I'm in town. read more

Stopped in a few weeks ago and was surprised how rude the bartender was. A simple question to the bartender...is the kitchen open or not... took 20 minutes to answer since the bartender was busy bullshitting with her friends and of course by that time the answer she gave us was "The kitchen is closed" Been here before but will not return because of the attitude of this bartender. The owner can do better if he got his employee under control. read more

Considering this town has the largest Amish population (says Wikipedia), this spot was a delightful surprise. We only stopped off for a few beers and a snack. In brief: - Decent selection of beer. New Belgium Hop Tart was pretty good. - buffalo wings have a surprising delayed kick of spice. My mouth was on . - waitstaff: pleasant lady. I think she was Amish. For a more comprehensive review, please read Bob's review in the photos. I wanna meet that man. read more

On the Crunchy Side - Beers on draft. - Bars Near Me - Harmony, Minnesota

Miles and his staff go above and beyond to ensure good food and a good time. Anytime I am in Harmony I make sure to eat here read more

On the Crunchy Side - Bars Near Me - Harmony, Minnesota

On the Crunchy Side is head and shoulders above anything nearby, and it could compete in any large city. This little gem is a must stop for sophisticated diners who find themselves in rural SE Minnesota. Every time I eat here, I am reminded of the care that goes into the food, decor, service, and pricing. Today's omelet came with fresh bell peppers and meaty dark mushrooms, plus sausage that was not from a Sysco truck (perhaps nothing does, and that's probably the difference). Homemade bread for the toast. Jam NOT from a little plastic box, and thin, crispy delicious hash browns. With coffee and tax (and friendly service) my bill was $12.40. Don't pass this place by! read more

On vacation with the college buddies and we decided to stop by here for supper. Not being from Minnesota, who knew about not being able to buy beer on a Sunday? So we decided we would eat here. Imagine our sadness when we found that the kitchen was closed for the evening (ok it was 9pm - but hey - it's vacation.) We were so taken with the charming personality of the bar and the owner/cook/bartender, we decided to head back on Monday! Decor: Old building with high ceilings that has been redone to be as impressive as it would have been back in 1900. Bathrooms very nice and also very clean. Kitchen was open, so you could watch the cook (Tex) working his magic. Drink Menu: Since this is a bar and restaurant, I want to give a shout out to the drinks. Wide range of craft beers and other favorites on tap. Lots more in bottles as well. I was really impressed when the owner came in with a bunch of fresh mint from the garden and made a mojito. Who knew that in a small town of 1200 that anyone would know what a mojito is, let alone how to make it correctly! (Bonus points for finding out the owner moved here from the Twin Cities) Food: Smaller menu with a wide variety of items. I had a burger, my companions had a salad and chicken strips. The burger was great and the to order cook was right on the money. The taco salad had real meat on it, not a ground meat seasoned with Old El Paso. It was tender and flavorful. Would like to have another opportunity to eat here just to sample some of the other items. Service: Friendly and efficient. Server/bartender stopped by to keep glasses full. The cook checked over the half wall to make sure the food was good. The owner was very personable and was enjoyable to converse with. Several things to note: This establishment seemed a little out of place for the town of Harmony. I would have expected a corner bar serving Old Style and a microwave burrito or pizza. This is like finding a pearl in your oyster! Harmony...you better appreciate that you are being given great food, great drink and at a very fair price! Cleanliness: Amazing. It was slow on a late Monday afternoon and obviously the cook has been taught the "Time to lean is time to clean". He was cleaning in the kitchen and even pulling appliances out to sweep and wipe down. Thank you for keeping it clean and sanitary! It was great and I hope to be back in the area again so that I can stop back! read more

Was nice and homey little spot to go to. The food was fresh and good. read more

On the Crunchy Side - Cuban Panini Special - Bars Near Me - Harmony, Minnesota

Good atmosphere and nice servers. Ordered a Bloody Mary and a pizza both were super good! Would highly recommend

Great food. Good bartenders. Good tap beer selection. Never had a bad meal. Alot of live action late into the evening when the locals get hammered. Funnest bar in Harmony by a long shot. Keep up the excellent work! read more

Stopped for lunch based on reviews. Great little place. The waiter could not be more friendly with great service. Wrap with turkey roasted there. Two homemade soups where good. Bar & grill. Started with complementary pretzels with homemade dips. Even candy with the check! Definitely recommend! read more

We stopped for drinks on the way home from rochester and enjoyed everything about our visit here! The drinks were good, but after hearing the great options for dinner, we decided to order. We enjoyed the appetizers while we decided on our meals. My husband had a turkey wrap and gave it a thumbs up! I had a rib eye steak with a side of horseradish sauce, REAL mashed potatoes with butter and sour cream and snap peas with bacon flavored perfectly. The food was excellent! We enjoyed the owners. Very attentive and genuinely wanted us to enjoy our time at their establishment! Good job, looking forward to our leftovers. We will be seeing them again soon from our neighboring state. Thanks for the nice time! read more

Excellent place to eat. Very nice inside Good lunch and dinner food with lower than expected prices. The staff was friendly and wait times were short. If you go there for dinner, I would suggest the sirloin. read more

Wandering through the Minnesota landscape on Route 52, we happened upon the town of Harmony. Driving thru on Main Street we happened upon this great establishment . We're drawn in by he promise of selection of craft beers. We tasted before deciding , me the owner and his wife and may have had the best burger that I have ever eaten. A must visit! read more

Miles and Lisa, who own the joint, welcomed me and my friends with hot food, cold beer, and good laughs! Thanks to your staff as well for a grand ol' time! What a fun looking spot you've designed... :D read more

Excellent food, friendly service and a colorful interesting atmosphere!!! Everything you would want out of a small town bar and more.

Great food with most specials made from scratch. Excellent and uncommonly good beer selection for a small town restaurant/pub. The brunch is very underrated as well. Very friendly & personable staff. read more

Cute place. Good food. Way overpriced for the small town of harmony! They seem to nickel and dime you every chance they get. $6.00 beer, we are from a big city and do not pay that much. Can't believe it stays in business in such a small town with those prices. Take cash because they charge you a fee to use your card. It's 2017 people cash is on its way out read more

This place is awesome! We went to Harmony to do the Niagara Cave Tour and stoped for lunch afterwards. The service was friendly and welcoming, the food tasted wonderful (they make their own dressing--honey mustard with pretzels highly recommended and salsa as well!). Definitely a place to stop at again if we are ever in the area! read more

Stopped in here while on the road. It was a random kind of thing. Didn't look like a lot from the outside, decent looking on the inside. Staff was very friendly and helped the group of us figure out what to have. We were all very pleasantly surprised. Good food, good service, good time. I don't know if I'll ever be back in Harmony, but if I find myself there, I'll go back. read more

We stopped in on a weekday en route to Niagara Cave. It was quiet for a bar/grill (near the end of summer and about 1 pm, so take that for the time of day/week/year.) Andy was an entertaining and attentive one-man-band. The food was very good. We had a variety of lunch fare - burgers, chicken sandwich and personal pizza. It was all good, no complaints. Why not five stars? Keep Andy on his toes. Seriously, our experience was very good. I just hold out those five stars for places that really amaze me. read more

Very clean and a great atmosphere. Employees were very helpful and friendly. Very good value for the price.

If you like Good Burgers Go Here, But then again if you want Bad Customer Service By the Owner, Then Don't. In all my years of eating out we have never been treated the way this Guy treated us anywhere. Would never recommend this place to anyone. read more