If it weren't for one thing, this would be your average 3-star pub that does everything decently but nothing great. That one thing is their wings! They are nearly perfect for a traditional buffalo wing - the right amount of heat, vinegar, and sauciness. These alone are worth making the visit. There is a decent beer selection to pair with it, but the rest of the food menu is mediocre. Like I said though, the wings are worth the trip! read more

Not late night. Food stops at 10pm. Waitressing was rude when we just asked if they were still serving at 9:45.

[If you look at my profile, I'm the self proclaimed Buffalo Wings King. I've probably ordered buffalo wings at no joke 500 - 1,000 places in my life and made them myself 100s of times and helped my bro design the buffalo wings at his restaurant in brooklyn. Been to all the greats in Buffalo plus across NYS] WOW... just wow. I never thought I would find TWO good buffalo wings spots in Minneapolis. Runyon's is the real deal boys. They know true buffalo wings. We went through like 60 or 70 wings at our table, and about half of them were exceptional and crunchy while still being juicy. This is actually a pretty high rate of success. (As I always state, wings are one of the hardest items to do consistently because of the size differences.) I will need to go back another 3 or 4 times to really determine the consistency of the cook, but I can tell you the sauce is A+, maybe even A++. They only have one sauce on the menu and respectfully I would never have asked for a spicier one. I can do ultra spicy, but these seemed right on for what spiciness they should be. Well, I didn't eat 70 wings alone and one of my friends asked if they had a spicier sauce. THEY DID! They had a secret extra spicy buffalo sauce that was ALSO delicious. Still very authentic and a bit buttery but with a bit of extra kick. It's hard to do this right without messing up the flavor and you can't just use Franks. Summary: GO HERE read more

Don't sleep on this place!!! Great food, cold beer and worth every penny! I'll definitely be back when I'm in the Mpls. area!

Love Runyon's. Wings are some of the best in the downtown-North Loop area. Good people work there too. Nice classic bar feel.

The servers give some of the best head in the whole city, super great spot great food and great "service".

Well played, Runyon's. You win. On the advice of Minneapolis Yelpers, I was directed to Runyon's to sample the best wings in the Twin Cities. I was not disappointed in the wings, though I was disappointed in my performance (not the first time that has happened, but I'll save the story of my last date for another time). Arriving here via the #4 bus early on a Saturday evening, I was graciously welcomed by the kind bartender who set me up with a nice Fulton's IPA, some seltzer, a small order of wings and a half order of fries. Historically, I have been able to consume similar portions of food with no problem. But at Runyon's, I was beaten by the orange-hued wings of fire. And that's a good thing. First off, the half order of fries was enormous. They were delicious but I barely made a dent in them. Maybe a quarter order should be an option! Secondly, the beer I had on the the barkeep's recommendation was great. Lastly, let's get to the wings. Those little bastards were delicious...the problem was a small order has at least a dozen wings in it! And they're huge!!! Did those chickens come from Chernobyl? I've never seen such meaty wings. The spiciness was the kicker. After the first wing I thought "Oh, these aren't too spicy". After the second wing, I thought "Okay, these do have a little kick". By the eighth wing, my eyes were watering and my nose was running. I love it when the spice eases up on you rather than bluntly hitting you over the head like a Belgian purse-snatcher. I tried to eat all the wings but I just couldn't. They were so good but I was so full. Maybe because I had the combo platter at Kramarczuk's earlier in the day I was off my game and a little over-stuffed, but I'm going to man up and refuse to use that as an excuse. If you like wings, you must make a pilgrimage here. I wish you more success than me in conquering those mighty wings. read more

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C O O L P L A C E We stepped in here to kill some time , and were totally blown away. Talk about a hip cool place! While this place seems to be rather OLD, it is pretty clean. It probably needs a deep cleaning, but don't all old buildings? The cluttered decor suits me, and is also amusing. We needed an appetizer, and choose the deep fried shrimp. What????? It was NOT, I repeat NOT breaded. What a treat to be served naked shrimp that were just tossed into the deep fryer long enough to get a slight crisp. Yum yum yum. They were accompanied by hot wing sauce and blue cheese dressing. There were 12, so we each got 6. Not huge shrimp, but really good. In my kitchen, I think I will finely chop bacon and mix it with the blue cheese for even tastier results. Another Holy Trinity: Shrimp Blue Cheese Bacon One of the smart things about this bar is that the menu is short and limited. Guess why? My guess is because the KITCHEN is small. There just plain isn't enough room to accommodate a large selection of different foodstuffs. So, do a few things and do them well. I am pretty sure they accomplished that. Having a terrific bartender closed the deal. S T O P I N H E R E !!! read more

Runyon's - Fun bar - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Best buffalo wings around--try them extra crispy. Not too saucy and not your typical buffalo sauce. They keep it simple and classic with the food but have an extensive drink menu. My only complaints are that some of the drinks are priced too high, even by North Loop standards, and the tap selection could be larger and a little more varied. read more

Last night I had a YEE at a dessert place, and recently I've been craving wings. I figured I would go somewhere close to the YEE and have dinner beforehand. To my extremely happy surprise, Runyon's was two blocks from the YEE location. I had bookmarked Runyon's prior, so I felt this was the universe's way of telling me I need to come here for their wings. MESSAGE RECEIVED UNIVERSE, and COMPLETED! I drove to Minneapolis, after work, and kind of drove around to find the best parking. I had the time for sure. I found a spot on the street, that was really close to Runyon's and close in relation to the YEE. All street parking is metered, which isn't a bother, but when doing the math on it, $3/HR-MAX 2HRs. I got there at 4:15-ish. My event wasn't till 7pm and lasted till 9pm. So mathematically 4-9(roughly 5 hours). $3 an hour. Is 15 dollars, and I would have had to come back to my car once or twice, to feed the meter again, so to speak. There is a lot that is Public Parking 24/7 $10 for the day. Unless there is an event happening downtown. Definitely worth it, and a better price. Plus, if you read the signs correctly, and don't get towed (personal experience), off street parking especially in Downtown Minneapolis, makes me worry less. I apologize for talking not about food so much at the beginning of the post. So.... ON TO THE FOOD EXPERIENCE! I got the wings, of course with Bleu Cheese. I wanted to get the Reuben, I inquired about it, but I didn't really budget for it, and I was there for the wings, so I ended up getting the wings. My order was of the regular size. I would have gotten the Double order for left overs, but the price seemed a little high. Ordered at 4:22pm and My Hot, Crispy, Mouth-Water, Wings, came out at 4:36pm. There were 10 wings in my order, and sadly I had no leftovers. They were nice and hot, and the sauce was nicely dripping all over the wings. The wings weren't drenched which can make a huge difference. The skin was nice and crispy, and each had a really great amount of meat on each. You didn't feel like you were getting ripped when it came to the amount of meat. I had some time to waste while I was in the restaurant, so I tried to eat my wings slowly. That didn't work at all. So thankfully, I sat at the bar, asked for their Wi-Fi password and watched things on my phone while sipping on my soda. The place was somewhat empty, and the bartender was chill and let me just hang. I didn't feel rushed which was nice, and sometimes hard to come by in a place. Overall, a soda and wings, plus tip, $21. Not crazy expensive, but not cheap either. I would come back here and I would recommend it to people, if they are in the mood for Warm, Crispy, Buffalo Wings, and looking for something to do downtown Minneapolis. If people are looking for the best wings in Twin Cities, I don't know if they are the best, they are really good. But not the best. I'd consider them to be great and since they don't offer variety when it comes to their wings they shouldn't be anything less than great classic wings. read more

Runyon's - Regular Wing order with bleu cheese. - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Holy. Cow. So I found this place based off of reviews and all of my friends raving about their wings, but seriously didn't believe the hype til I took my family there for my nephews birthday. The wings were seriously the best I've EVER had!! (& I'm a buffalo wing addict...) it was so tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection! Crispy with the perfect amount of sauce. Pair it with some beer, celery, blue cheese & fries? Can't beat it. read more

All of the rave reviews about the wings are correct- they are phenomenal! Must try place in the north loop!

Best wings in the Twin Cities? No. It's hard to be considered "the best" when you only offer one flavor of wings: Buffalo. Also, it seems that buffalo sauce hardly differentiates itself wherever you order it. On the positive side, the wings themselves were cooked well and had a great crispy texture. I also appreciated the even coating of sauce. I hate when my wings are swimming in sauce. Overall they were good but overrated. The vibe is cool. There's a LARGE, maybe 65" TV, above the door right when you walk in. Any table facing the street is a good spot to sit if you're planning to watch a game. read more

Runyon's - Buffalo Wings (Party Size: 30 Wings) - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

good wings but the service has been lacking. ordered wings and fries. forgot to bring a beverage back after a refill and needed to remind them about the fries twice. like how?... read more

Who runs this place? Food is served until 10:00 PM and you show up at 9:50 PM and the Hostess says we quit talking orders at 9:45. wake up Runyon's management and state your actual hours. Find a new hostess who knows how to talk to people. read more

Wings were great! Chili cheese fries were excessive (in a good way). I'd like to go back and try a burger, the olive burger first read more

I have only had wings here, but they are awesome! The sauce has the perfect amount of tang and spiciness. The blue cheese that comes with is so creamy with big chunks of cheese. The perfect combo! read more

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Probably the best place to get Wings in the Twin Cities! I've been wanting to go to this place ever since I moved to the twin cities. It was a matter of getting people to go with me. So Runyon's is a bar downtown with the best buffalo wings in the city. Since it is downtown prepare to pay for parking if you are driving to Runyon's. Runyon's definitely gives a dive and causal feel. You get to seat yourself and the server will come with you. Usually there is a good amount of spots. They have drink specials depending when you come in. So what makes the wings so good here... first of the buffalo sauce is flavorful, so pack with flavor. The chicken is cooked amazingly where the meat is juicy yet the skin is crunchy. On the pricey end for wings but so worth as you are paying for the quality. Also I get a half basket of fries, fries are great crispy. If you love buffalo chicken wings, you should visit Runyon's! read more

Runyon's - Double order of wings with a half basket full of fries - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We live downtown and have been planning for a while to stop here to try the wings. We stopped by tonight and (for social distancing), sat outside. Their covid policies seemed solid and our server was polite and attentive. We had a nice time. That said .. .The wings? I wasn't crazy about them. The portion, sauce and quality of chicken was fine; I just like a wing with an outer crunch. I'm guessing these wings are baked, (not fried), and I found the sauce combined with the chicken skin to be a bit too slimy. I know that fried wings are not as good for you, but I prefer the texture of a fried wing. If you don't mind a lightly baked wing, then maybe this is your place. read more

Excellent wings- can choose the flats or drummies. More into dry rub, but the sauce was nice & tangy! Served with celery & blue cheese. Was so excited to try them that I forgot the before photo. But the empty plate has to tell you something! read more

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Wings is what you get here. It's pretty much all you can get here. However, if wings are your thing they better be real freakin good. These are very average wings. Slow service and the beer tastes like the lines probably don't get cleaned often enough. However, the blue cheese is the stand out piece of this place! read more

I mean, the chicken wings. You gotta try the Buffalo Wings and fries at least once. Are they the best wings in the world? No. Could they sometimes be crispier? Absolutely. Will you eat them all in one sitting? Of course. We love takeout wings from here. Perfect for a movie night or watching the Timberwolves from our couch. The staff at Runyon's are great with phone orders and are happy to do curbside pickup, which is great because they're super speedy and kind about it. Food comes neatly packaged with all the fixings - celery, dip, napkins/towelettes and the fries taste great even after the car ride home. Next time you're craving wings, try them from here. read more

As a Buffalo sauce and wing connoisseur, I can safely say these are some of the best wings I've ever had. Every time I go I tell myself I'm gonna try something new but every time I can't help myself and I cave and order the wings again. The sauce is perfectly buttery and the right amount of spice. read more

If you have ten flavors then you don't have one. That's the way I look at it when people complain that Runyon's only has one flavor. They may only have one flavor but they do it to perfection. Whenever the topic "best wings in the city" comes up, I am always on the Runyons train, and thus find myself on the right side of history. Bonus fun: I was here when the Minneapolis Miracle took place and Diggs took it to the house as time expired. Wow. Great wings, great mems, friendly staff. What more could you want? Oh yeah how about a great beer selection? They have that too! read more

The Runyans Wings we're excellent. I am not usually a big buffalo wing guy but these were definitely worth a try! Some of the best wings in the whole state. This place can get busy and they seem to be short staffed at times but it's understandable. read more

A trendy little spot with a downtown vibe that is the perfect place to grab a late night snack. We only got a plate of wings and some drinks but the wings were awesome. There were good portion sizes and the dipping sauces tasted amazing. The servers were on top of it and knew what they were doing. The food came out pretty fast and was hot when we got it. I will definitely be back for more of this place in the future. Yummy! read more

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Runyon's is one of my favorite late night spots! The wings are amazing, the sweet potato fries are perfectly crunchy, and the reuban sandwich is one of a kind. Seriously - I like to consider myself a connoisseur of Reubans and Runyan's has one of the best in Minneapolis. Lots of TVs, very nice staff, and interesting wall decor. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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There's no doubt about the quality of the chicken in these wings. It's high. That being said, I wouldn't mind some variety: boneless and other flavor options besides buffalo. The fries extra crispy are dank too. The space is ok with a decent patio. read more

Great place to watch your favorite teams play! We were here on a Monday night and it was not crowded at all. There were tv screens all around the bar. It had a nice, laid-back atmosphere! I can't say enough good things about the wings. The wings were fried until they were extra crispy. I usually don't like blue cheese but it tasted amazing with the buffalo wings! We also got a salad to feel less guilty about all the fried wings that we ate and it was decent. read more

OMG, Runyon's... those wings Before coming here I was NOT a fan of bone-in wings, but after tasting their famous wings, how could you not be?? Perfectly crisp and saucy, not overly spicy but spicy enough to keep you eating for fear of tongue burning off Pretty great pub atmosphere--decor and general feel of the place are awesome (pretty racey pics on walls not kid friendly). The sweet potato fries are sooooo yummy--perfect soft to crisp ratio. I've heard their burgers are good, but the only reason to come here, in my opinion, are for the wings. Two saucy thumbs way up read more

Runyon's - Double order of wings and sweet potato fries--a little more than enough for 2 - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My wife and I recently moved from Chicago and were looking for some good wings. And man, Runyon's freaking cuts it. Good wings is an understatement. I asked for the extra hot, I was sweating, but practically crying tears of joy. They keep it simple. And they crush it. Great beer. Great wings. Great service. What else could you ask for? read more

Juicy, meaty and with a bite. That's how I like my wings, and that's how Runyon's makes 'em. Some very plump chickens sacrificed their lives to give us these wings. The place is dark and intimate. Just my style, now that we're nearing the cold and dark time of year. Our server was so friendly and kept our beers flowing. So, if it's so awesome, why only four stars? Well, I'm a condiment whore. I smother everything in spreads, dips, and dressings. So, with wings I need a lot of dipping sauce. Next time I go -- and I will definitely be back -- I'll be sure to ask for extra! read more

Runyon's - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Best wings in Minnesota!! Service is excellent, food is fantastic, and atmosphere is unbeatable. Runyons is the bar that you want to becime a regular at. Give this place a try! You wont regret it. read more

Runyon's - Wings - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great wings, burgers, and beer in a bar environment that lets you forget the rest of the world. Everyone seems to be having an awesome time in this all American eatery. The service is quick and great. read more

Runyon's - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My friend and I came here at about 9pm on a Tuesday night, and man, I'm glad we did because Runyons has some of the best Buffalo wings I have ever had. You know when a whole page of a menu is dedicated to an item, it's bound to be pretty good, and that was the case with the wings. We ordered the double order of wings, a half basket of fries (per the waitresses suggestion) and two beers. I really liked how straightforward the ordering process is. Most places with wings have so many choices, but they just have the one flavor. And that flavor is amazing. Seriously. These are some seriously juicy and flavorful wings. The side of bleu cheese that comes with it is pretty large and tastes homemade. The waitress said the cook accidentally made us a full order of fries, but she was only charging us for half...which is never a bad thing, especially since their fries are out of this world, too. Tip: Unless you're going with some seriously big eaters, order the single. We ordered the double (24) and still had 14 wings left over, and I can really put wings away. I can't wait to be back! read more

Runyon's - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Wings, wings, wings! This is where I go when I'm craving wings, and you should too. I stopped by Ruynon's on a Tuesday around dinner time with Dustin G. before heading to Vincent on Nicollet. We split the smallest plate of wings. They were a little spicy but contrasted wonderfully with the chunky blue cheese sauce. We sat outside, they had 3 tables, and overheard some interesting and entertaining conversations from the neighboring tables. Please note that Ruynon's is located on the same block as Sex World and Sinners so I got to enjoy admiring some flashy cars parked on the street. I noticed only one tv screen inside and it seemed quiet at the time for when a Twins game is on. It's location is a little off the main path but worth the trip. read more

Runyon's - Their famous wings with delicious chunky blue cheese sauce. - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Still looking for that ultimate wing I thought I'd give Runyon's a go. Runyon's is in an old school tavern located on West Washington just as it starts out. They can claim both Haute Dish and SexWorld for neighbors so the area has its ups and downs. They serve a traditional Buffalo style wing here - done very nicely. No undercooked rubber wings here. The have that spicy pepper sauce coating. They come in groups of 10 with celery and a nice blue cheese ($11). An easy 4 star wing. The 5th star was for the Reuben we split. Wow, it was just so good. My wife picked it, I don't even like Reubens (or do i?). A tasty Fulton's IPA to wash it all down. A friendly server who brought the food fresh and hot. Although the wing quest continues, I'm happy I stopped here read more

Runyon's - Tasty Wings - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

If you knew wings like we know wings... My husband is ridiculously picky about buffalo wings. Grew up near Buffalo NY so he knows what they are SUPPOSE to taste like. Runyon's got it right. Crispy yet tender. Check. Straight-up hot sauce that's hot. Not too much, not too little. Check. And then there's the Blue Cheese...Holy Moly!! Chunky blue cheese homemade heaven!!! Check. Go Eat buffalo wings here!!!! Yay! read more

I mean this joint is aight! The server was on point and attentive and my pear cider was REALLY GOOD! Can't believe the liquor tax! On to the wings.... Huuuu the only good thing was the size. The flavor was decent but I can't believe I was charged .50 for an extra blue cheese. They should have automatically come with two. I mean they were pretty big and one sauce was not going to cover it. I like my hot wings a little crispy too. I don't think they fried them before they went in the sauce, cuz the breading was kind of woogly. Maybe they baked them which is healthier but I'm eating hot wings for goodness sakes... It's supposed to be fatty, greasy and saucy. Honestly my wings are better than theirs. The atmosphere is good and my cider was good. If I ever go back... If... Maybe I'll try a burger... Or a different place altogether.. There are so many other places downtown and uptown. read more

Runyon's - Yummy Pear Cider - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I've had this on my yelp bucket list sadly for a good two years. Always had excuses why I couldn't make it here but I finally got to try it. Wings are in my top 3 favorite foods....so in other words, I know my way around a damn good wing. Now this place was hyped like crazy which tends to be followed up with disappointment....at least when it comes to yelp reviews in the past. But o hot damn these were very very good wings. First of all....they were huge! So this whole gripe of its expensive is false. They're at least double the size of bdubs wings. They were crispy and fresh out of the fryer with steam coming off like crazy. The sauce was tangy with a slight kick, and had a savory butter flavor sitting subtly behind the vinegar. Sauce wise, the best version of medium heat Buffalo sauce I've ever had. The blue cheese dipping sauce is a show stopper. Service was great as well. This place met all my expectations. Based solely on their traditional buffalo wings and blue cheese dip this place is easily in my top three. I'll split the tie between here and another place in saint cloud. read more

Runyon's - Party Size - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota