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    Sandy's Tavern

    4.0 (209 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs, Burgers, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Juke Box

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    Two cheeseburgers
    Tim B.

    Good burgers and onion rings are good. Prices can get a little out of hand for the joint. Service seemed pretty good. It definitely is a small hole in the wall but has a lot of Rich history.

    Chili cheese dog and fries
    Kate M.

    This place was exactly what I wanted it to be. Unfussy, old school dive, chaotic decor, friendly staff, attentive service. I met some girlfriends for rounds of beers and some food on a Friday around 7. No issues getting a seat. Beers came in heavy glass which I always appreciate. The jalapeno poppers were very good. I also got a chili cheese dog and some fries. The chili cheese dog was not a sexy menu item, but was exactly what I ordered. The dog was big and the bun was toasted. Will absolutely come back.

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    Jason K.

    My wife and I were out on our Saturday new restaurant jaunt and we were denied lunch at three places, so I have always wanted to try Sandy's. We entered and it is a very old school dive in deep Richfield Minnesota. Our server was nice and I ordered a Size 7 IPA and my wife got a Diet Pepsi. No Diet Coke, Boo. Solid IPA from St. Louis Park. I don't drink hard liquor, but I only saw beer and wine here and none at the bar, so not sure. I ordered the Richfield cheesesteak. It wasn't cut in half, weird, but the meat was piled on high and lots of caramelized onions and green peppers and the bun was perfect. Really juicy meat and moist veggies. The ambience is very 1960 Richfield. I would probably usually give it a 3, but since there is no 3 1/2, for what it is, I will give it a 4.

    Northern hot dog
    Gerald L.

    Another northern Gem! The Northern Hot Dog was a unique menu item that I had to try. Wild rice ON a hot dog!? Absolutely loved every bite and can't wait to try and make it at home. The bun was perfect to keep all the tastiness locked in!

    Jalapeno Bites 5/5
    David M.

    Second time here. I live in Bloomington and this is one of the few places open later for food. Service has always been attentive and correct. It's a dive bar with good food. Some of the best jalapeño poppers I ever had - full of cream cheese! Waitress is always very friendly.

    New draft beers! Nord east and Zombie!
    Ariel L.

    A definite place for beer and burgers! Great staff and it's no longer cash only. You can pay via an app when you're at the restaurant. Casual and relaxing, a good place to have a beer and bar food with friends or just on your own at the bar!

    Cali burger + tater tots
    Kristofer M.

    How this place has existed for ~90 yrs and had never shown up on my radar despite growing up nearby is beyond me... Absolutely classic dive bar - trivia days, movie watching nights, excellent burgers and tater tots, and Minnesota nice bar/wait staff - as far as dive bars go, this is a 5/5

    Horrible.
    Phil R.

    0/10. These were the worst fries I have ever had. They must have been heated under a burner Plus $5.50 for a small tap of Hamms. This place has gone down hill

    Fried Cheese Curds
    Matt C.

    Forget seeking out the Juicy Lucy, this was so much better! The ambience is what I have always pictured a true midwestern dive bar to be. Old school, nothing fancy. Started off with a cold Hamm's beer and fried cheese curds....delicious! I then had their play on a Big Mac with onion rings on the side.....the burger was perfectly cooked with some pink in the middle. I devoured it! It was heavenly! To top off the night, they had a bingo game taking place...I ended up winning $65! I used public transit to get here, Blue Line Train to Mall of America and then hop on the 515 bus....easy as can be.

    Sandy's 'Big Mac' Daddy Single
    Eva D.

    Crazy affordable and great burgers! Looking for a burger that is not dripping in grease yet not dry, this is a great option. Lovely outdoor patio. If you come for lunch, there are plenty of parking spots. As it was quiet when we went there, service was friendly, prompt and helpful. Great, affordable dive.

    Seating area.
    Marquie J.

    Small menu, done right. You come and stay for the burgers. This tavern was filled with families, elderly couples who know they've been making burgers right for decades, and "good old boys" of all ages sitting at the bar. The bartender was extremely engaging with some small town style stories. There's a star wars pinball machine as well as some fun pop culture memorabilia throughout. ATM and vending machine pull tabs available. Burger was delicious, fries were great after I added a little salt- and spicy ketchup! Classic sodas (root beer on tap!), beer,and wine (mead too!) available. I will definitely be back. My favorite classic style burger in the cities. FYI It is an old house with old AC. It isn't a very cold reprieve on a hot day. Vegan/Vegetarian note: I was told the fries are vegan with their own fryer, but their impossible burgers are made on the same griddle as beef patties.

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    The food was horrible and super greasy. The service was bad too. It took forever to get our food.

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    Just a quick update they do NOT have a pool table anymore. Still fun local smaller bar with very good burgers.

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    Liza is wrong the bacon cheeseburger is delicious. The flying cloud drink tastes like grape soda.

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