Love penne lake roast beef! Better than the competition down the street. The owner is amazing and deserves all our support.

Food is great. Philly cheesesteak was well worth the money, and the hostess was very friendly and helpful. Highly suggest the Philly cheesesteak or anything roast beef read more

Omg, this place is so old school it's like eating at your grandma's house . It's perfection, I has fresh roast beef likes it's since the 1970, and is a must have. Kevin and his spouse are so welcoming read more

Spent way too much money on nothing, literally. Sure, the lady up front was fun and she got my order right but the food was less than satisfactory. I paid $28 for a sandwich. Side of mashed potatoes and shake when I asked for a malt. Oh and a root beer. read more

It was a good roast beef sandwich. Fast and friendly service and reasonable prices. It was real roast beef, not the lunch meat they serve at Arby's. read more

Just ate there. Was tasty. Will be back in the future. Don't understand the Asian vibe though.

Love this place. Super friendly staff. I got the French dip with Swiss. Horseradish sauce was great. -The cheese soup was weirdly sweet and a little too "gloopy" for me so would skip next time. -Fries were crinkle cut, hot, crisp, perfect! -Husband got Philly cheesesteak- he said there were too many onions but otherwise was very good. -mashed potatoes with gravy 10/10 read more

We just flew into Minneapolis and went straight to penn lake roast beef and we were told the sandwiches were good. We went in and the service was sooooo friendly and welcoming that it literally made our whole day! They gave us Michelin star service! Not even exaggerating! It made everything taste so good that it was truly a blissful dining experience. This place is the absolute besttt! read more

Penn Lake Roast Beef - We love Fennie and Kevan !!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Excellent food and service. Onion rings were crispy and perfectly cooked. Roast beef sandwich (#2) was great as was The French Dip (#3). Additional sauces are on the tables (ketchup, barbecue and horseradish). read more

If I were to tell someone not familiar with this place it would not be impressive at first. Suburban strip mall, American menu with an Asian appearance. Then to describe the variety of menu and the slow cooked 'overnight' roast beef on a soft chewy bun their mouth would be watering. Take out ordering is easy from the large wall menu, there is also indoor dining. Prices were very reasonable and indeed the Roast Beef sandwich is large, ok not piled as high as a Chicago style deli pastrami but not sixteen bucks for a wich either. There's more than sandwiches including cod, turkey and meat loaf. So much more to try at this otherwise relatively hidden mom n popper. read more

Penn Lake Roast Beef - Slow roasted, - Sandwiches Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Our family has had many roast beef sandwiches over the years but Kevan's Penn Roast Beef was exceptional. Right from the first bite, we were thrilled with the flavor. Friendly staff made this a overall great experience. Thank you! read more

Best roast beef sandwich of my life. Perfect amount of spice, the onions were golden brown, the au jus was rich and flavorful, and the whole sandwich was a messy blend of flavors that worked perfectly together. The owners are very nice people as well, food always comes out quick. read more

WOW delicious! Portion is huge! Cute little restaurant. Excellent service. Very quick read more

Penn Lake Roast Beef - Philly beef - Sandwiches Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Came here for a late afternoon lunch on a Friday. It is a cute little hole in the wall in a suburban strip-mall that looks underrated. The place has the decor of a former Asian restaurant but the big push is roast beef sandwiches! The board up front spells it all out and if you don't read quick enough the quick tongued staff member at the cashier station will tell it to you. She was quick with an upsell and hard to resist. French dips, fries, O. Rings and two colas later we sat and exclaimed ... "it sure beats Arby's." We could have shared a sandwich with two sides to fill it out but we took some home to enjoy later. Roast beef on your mind? Give this place a try and don't be shy if you need something just ask... they probably can accommodate you. Yummmm. read more

The food was incredible and fast! It was a wonderful experience and the owner is so hospitable. Would definitely come back!

Very good food and excellent customer service! The staff is super friendly, the restaurant is clean and the staff are top notch!

Finally I made it here and what a treat to meet the owner, Kevan and his sister, Fanny. Kevan had survived a pretty traumatic robbery incident at this restaurant and when I met him he was just full of energy and pride for the business he has established with lots of sweat and tears. He was super welcoming when he found out I am from Malaysia and he himself was also an immigrant like me from the same part of the world. This is a very unassuming place for roast beef but it's legit! It's not often that you find traditional American comfort food plate fused with Chinese food plate offerings on the menu. Don't let that turn you off. Try it before you beat it. This review is not for the Chinese food however because I did not order them this time. I came here specifically for the roast beef and it delivered. So comforting and the meat was well seasoned and definitely tender! I also enjoyed the corn and mashed potatoes with gravy sides very much. Price was super reasonable. There is a parking lot. #supportlocalbusiness read more

Penn Lake Roast Beef - Chatted with the Superman owner, Kevan. If you know what this man went through, support this business and give him handshake! - Sandwiches Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Great food for the price!!! Get that french dip, son, and slap some swiss on there. Absolutely bizarre ambiance...but who cares.

Newly moved to Minnesota, and this spot is becoming a favorite. Their beef Au jus sauce is one of the most flavorful things Ive eaten so far in the city. Get the egg roll, its my favorite. read more

I just had the Jumbo Roast Beef sandwich and it was AMAZING!!! The Beef is so tender it melts in your mouth and those sandwich buns, so soft and wonderful. I have mine with BBQ Sauce, Onions and Pickles and every time I have one I think, WHY DIDN'T I GET 2!!! Keep rocking it Kevan and all you!! read more

Great location Great staff! Great food! And a mashed potatoes are awesome Great value for your money... I always a pleasant atmosphere read more

I have been intending to eat at Penn Lake Roast Beef for some time but it is next door to my favorite Vietnamese restaurant so I am never able to resist the call of spring rolls and pho. Today was Monday and CoTu was closed and I was in the area and hungry so I dropped in to Penn Lake Roast Beef for lunch. When you walk in if you didn't know better you would think you were in an Asian restaurant. The star and decor is Asian (Chinese I think) but the menu is American. Roast beef obviously but also turkey, burgers, meat loaf, etc. I had the meat loaf sandwich combo which was a slice of meat loaf on a bun plus crinkle fries. The meat loaf was a little dry for my taste but the fries were hot and crispy. You order and pay at the front and seat yourself and someone quickly brings your order. You also bus your dishes. The staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. I will definitely return and probably try the roast beef next. read more

I had the roast beef sandwich which was very good the aus juice was not. My wife had the turkey and mashed potatoes. The potatoes were good the turkey and the corn were not. Staff were very friendly. Can't really recommend though with all the choices nearby. read more

Great service, staff is friendly and very welcoming. Nice small spot with good food, value is on point as well

Staff was fast and friendly. Clean and spacious area. Did a take out order. Tried the bbq roast beef sandwich. The bun was placed in a separate bag warm and toasted. The roast beef was place on a separate container. I liked it separate so it won't be soggy by the time I get back to the office. Had a small potato salad on the side. The meat was moist and bun toasty. Not too bad. read more

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Hole in the wall that did not disappoint on true Northern America comfort food ! Roast beef , gravy , mashed potatoes and corn .... Yummy ! Even my husband (Mexican from Texas) was seriously impressed ! Take a trip out here for lunch . We are already planning on our next lunch there !! read more

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The roast beef sandwich was really good. The fries were fresh and hot. The service was outstanding - my food was served with a big smile.

This is a unique place. Chinese atmosphere with American food staples: meatloaf, turkey, roast beef and burgers. I stopped in for the turkey dinner and was greeted with friendly service. My ordered came out really fast, perfect for lunch hour. There was a boat load of potatoes, gravy and turkey. Enough for a dinner for sure. It was very tasty. Old school dinner atmosphere that is very clean. The negative I had was my meal was on the salty side. I'll try a sandwich next time. read more

Penn Lake Roast Beef - Turkey sandwich. Great value 7/10. - Sandwiches Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

The best roast beef ever. Highly recommended by family and friends and it did not disappoint!

MN Nice customer service skills, quick service, and delicious food! It was below zero on a February evening. All the kids were in the car. I called Penn Lake Roast Beef to submit a to go order and then told her that I will be waiting in my car and to let me know when the order is ready and I'll run in and pay. She said the food would be ready in 10 minutes. We all waited patiently in the car. I was not expecting this but The lady came out after 5 minutes with the food. I gave her my credit card. She ran the card and came out. I did not have to leave my car! If you have kids, you know it takes 10 minutes to cajole the kids In and out of the car. The entire transaction was seamless and quick. The food was so good too. We ordered a few roast beef sandwiches with onion rings and fries. The onion rings were awesome! Bravo to Penn Lake Roast Beef! read more

Like Wallys but better! They are the same company but Penn Lake has the best service ever! Kevin the owner is the boss man and interacts with everyone that walks into the door. Beefs are larger then Wallys and they are open on Sunday's where Wallys is not. Decor is completely different then you would expect but don't let that foul you, this is the real deal! Foot is brought to your table, at that point I goto the condiment bar and get sliced pickles and spicy horseradish sauce! There is BBQ on the table (openpit) which is a favorite of mine from growing up in Chicago. Go to Penn and leave with a smile and a bunch of new friends! read more

Always great... Food... And I recently had... the grilled cheese sandwich with bacon..and a side of mashed potatoes and gravy....and it was delicious read more

Super fast and friendly. Kevan knows his stuff from working at the famed Wally's for years. Try the wings.

I had lunch there a couple of weeks back. First time visiting and food was sample and great, service very friendly and fast. I will definitely be back. Thank you! read more

This is a great little place to stop for a quick bite to eat! It's very similar to Wallys roast beef and I can't decide which one is better, it's a tough call. Penn Lake Roast Beef has this old, run down Chinese restaurant feel with the classic wallpaper. I love it! You place your order at the counter. Their menu is on the wall and has pictures to help make your decision. Roast beef sandwich is my favorite next to the roast beef smothered in gravy with a side of mashed potatoes and corn. Nummyyyyy! The prices are great too and not overpriced. Service is always really fast and you can always take your food to go. read more

It looks like the cook at Wally's has started his own business in the strip mall across from the old Wallys. It's virtually identical to the old Wallys with the same food. There's some changes, they do breakfast starting at 7 but other than that it's the same. The beef seems to be cooked for longer and there seemed to be less meat in my sandwich than I'm used to. They've just opened and it's not the slick operation that Wally is. The cash register was playing up when I was there and the meatloaf sandwich took forever to arrive. Hopefully they can work out the snags since it's closer to work and less busy than the new Wallys. read more

Penn Lake Roast Beef - Sandwiches Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

I got roast beef here. Can you believe it? The menu is surprisingly large for a place that is known for their roast beef. The customer service here is amazing. The woman at the counter was extremely friendly. We placed our orders and sat down to wait for delicousness. I ordered their 2 for $5.95 roast beef sandwich deal (was temporary but I'm sure that sale will pop up again). Just the basics as I wanted to try the real deal before I take on additional condiments. My buddy told me to take a bite without any sauces or anything and the definite star of the show was the roast beef itself (you're flabbergasted, I know). The beef was fresh, cooked to perfection and tasty. I then tried a bit of the BBQ sauce and that just wasn't for me. It was too sweet for my liking and definitely needs to be kicked up a notch. The buns also weren't my favorite thing though I'm kind of a sandwich snob. I am a firm believer that the bread makes a sandwich. This theory applies to all restaurants, not just PLRB. When I began devouring the second sandwich, I tried some horseradish sauce. This is the recommended condiment if you're going the sauce route. It burned oh-so-good all the way up to my brain and just matched very well with the roast beef. Overall I do recommend PLRB as you'll definitely get the taste and the customer service you desire. Some quality concerns pale in comparison to the awesome that emanates from this strip-mall treat. I am excited to return to try some other menu items! read more

Not sure if Wally has passed on or not, but Penn Lake is definitive of the expression that he would be rolling in his grave. The roast beef is extremely similar to what Wally's uses and the BBQ sauce is identical. Beef is perfectly tender and has a nice doughy bun, they have a wonderful horsey sauce that compliments the beef. The smoked turkey is a 10 in my book. My girlfriend ordered it and is the first time that I've ever heard her say that it's something she will be craving next week. Looks plain but is so flavorful and juicy. French fries taste exactly like White Castle and you receive a plentiful amount with a basket meal. Very accurately priced and a basket meal is the perfect amount of food for me. Fairly large dining area but the strip mall atmosphere is a huge turnoff and take out is a good idea Now the dilemma is Gyropolis or Penn Lake when in the neighborhood. They are both outstanding and will be difficult to choose next time. read more

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Now open on Sunday. The beef sandwiches here are really good and quite affordable. Their smoked turkey sandwiches complete with bacon and cheese are only 3.29 and quite delicious. The fries here aren't great but a fellow patron informed me that they will make poutine for you even though it isn't on the menu. Fantastic value even though the decor could use a makeover. read more

Penn Lake Roast Beef - Smoked turkey - Sandwiches Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

This place is currently closed as the owner recovers from injuries suffered in a robbery. His recovery is reportedly going well and the last I heard the plan is to reopen in September. When they do reopen I recommend you try it. read more