I wanted a burger and a dive bar. We got both. Olive burger and Sandy's signature burger were amazing. Love their onion rings. Everyone was so friendly. The bartender was fun. Patrons at the bar were making friends with each other. Lots of jokes flying around. Great music. We loved the atmosphere. Not fussy but great food. read more

Sandy's Tavern's is a classic dive bar! Reasonable prices, plenty of beers, and some classic American fried foods! I was a first-time diner, and was clearly surrounded by regulars on a Friday night! Heads up - the parking lot was full and so was the restaurant! That being said, I think taking a street parking spot was well worth the extra walk. My sister and I ordered a cheeseburger, 'shroom cheesesteak, fries, and cheese curds. The cheese curds were awesome and worth coming back for! There was a family friendly vibe to Sandy's as well. There were some coin games getting use by some kids - 90s nostalgia! read more

Sandy's Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

First timer. I was really excited to try this place as I've heard great things, specifically about their burgers. I love a good burger but sadly, my burger and tots just weren't good. I ate half of the burger for lunch and took the rest home. I couldn't eat the tots after the first one as they were soaked in grease that tasted old so I threw those away. I'm giving 3 stars simply because I don't want to completely bash a long-standing, community-loved, neighborhood joint. Cute vibe inside and everyone was polite to me. I unfortunately won't go back myself though. read more

Neighborhood tradition. If you live within 2 miles of Sandy's and haven't visited, what's wrong with you? The place is comfy and warm, the staff is surly but considerate, and the burgers are nothing fancy but still delightful. Love a place with Hamms on tap! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Sandy's Tavern - Chili cheese dog and fries - Pubs Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

We discovered this little gem during a late-night burger craving, and I'm so glad we did! We grabbed seats at the bar to catch the basketball game, which was perfectly visible to everyone without being overly loud or chaotic. The bartender on duty was an absolute joy--upbeat, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. I ordered the California burger with American cheese and mayo, along with a side of fries and a glass of their red wine. Everything was delicious! The burger was cooked to perfection and seasoned beautifully. We had a fantastic experience and can't wait to come back for many more. 5/5 stars! read more

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. read more

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Sandy's is the very definition of a greasy spoon. You can expect a cold beer and welcoming folks taking care of you. But don't expect any frills or fancy things. The vibe is dark bar, homey, with lots of fried foods. Their specialty is a burger with sour cream and green olives. Not being from the Midwest, I found this a bit strange. I like olives and sour cream but I just didn't find this burger super great. It is apparently quite popular in the community though! I'm not sure you come to Sandy's for the food. I think you come for the attitude. read more

Yum! First time visiting this classic establishment, which has been around since 1933. Joined my husband and 8 year old for lunch and were very satisfied with an indulgent lunch of burgers, onion rings and fries! Waitress was friendly and quick! The joint definitely is vintage but the bathroom was incredibly clean. We LOVED the quarter gambling machine game. Burgers were really good but the bun was a little dry and too much bread to burger/sauce ratio in my opinion. Onion rings were phenomenal. Maybe my favorite! Fries could have been a little toastier as they were whiter than I prefer. All in all a great experience and will definitely visit again when I'm having a classic burger craving! read more

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! read more

Sandy's Tavern - Northern hot dog - Pubs Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

Affordable delicious and amazing customer service beautiful interior and design the staff with really funny and unique personalities and very welcoming would definitely go again 10/10 read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Sandy's Tavern - New draft beers! Nord east and Zombie! - Pubs Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

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 read more

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Friendly dive bar. Sandwiches and burgers good. Bacon a little too greasy but good. I wouldn't go out of my way but if you're nearby it's a good choice for a quick bite. read more

Stopped in (for the first time) for lunch with a couple of buddies after having driven by a few dozen times. Sandy's is a smaller place (that's been around since the 1930's) with a couple of outdoor tables out front and high tops and 6-8(?) booths inside. Much of the inside space is taken up by the bar which was manned by our server who was a busy but polite and attentive guy. The place boasts great burgers so I went with the Mushroom Swiss (@ $8.75) and tots. It didn't disappoint...delivered quickly, hot and of good size. A couple of beers were also reasonably priced so our lunch stretched a little later than originally planned. It was worth it. Sandy's isn't for everyone but definitely worth a try if you're looking for a quiet, non-chain place to escape. By the way, the restroom is worth a visit just to check out a smaller than airplane size facility. It's definitely a "one patron at a time" experience so plan your visit with care! Give it a try, fellow Yelpers. Consider Trivia night, bingo or even the meat raffle or karaoke. I think you'll enjoy it. After all, it's been there since 1933! read more

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 read more

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The bartender who was working on Saturday in the afternoon was so rude to us as we walked in. She yelled "it's going to be at least 10 minutes before I can get to you". Confused as the place was empty so we took a seat at the bar. After looking at the beers we knew what we all wanted. She comes back behind the bar and starts shoving menus at us and we say we are only having drinks and then she yells again " it doesn't matter, you're still going to have to wait until I finish putting the fire out!" Um what fire? There was one other person sitting at the bar, not sure if she worked there or not but we looked at each other and said we are out of here. There were 4 of us and we all were like WTF just happened?! I had heard it's a casual spot to watch FB but after the way she was acting, I wouldn't ever consider going back! This woman has no place working with the public! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Awesome neighborhood dive bar with awesome food and prices! Totally my jam. I've been to Sandy's a few times. Always a great option for late night menu. This visit I enjoyed 1/2 fried chicken sandwich, cheese curds, and jalapeño poppers. Everything was tasty and served hot. Note, if you ask for extra of something, you will receive extra of everything. Example- extra pickles and you will get extra mayo as well (I warned you!). I was very surprised how yummy the fried chicken sandwich was, so good. 1/2 was also a perfect amount. I also learned you can get all sandwiches 1/2... it's an option on the menu which is amazing. I don't want leftovers most of the time. The jalapeño poppers were great- so much yummy cream cheese. I just wish there was a little spice. Can never go wrong with cheese curds- so yummy as well. Our waitress was so busy and she did a wonderful job handling the chaos. Food came out quickly, hot, and yummy. Always a good option if you're in the mood for good inexpensive dive bar food and in the area. I'm sure I'll be back.... I saw mini-donuts were on the menu. read more

Sandy's Tavern - Jalapeno poppers - Pubs Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

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

Ordered the MacDaddy, which is supposed to be double patties. Mine arrived as a single and when I mentioned I was charged for the double, waitress discounted me and said it was a double. So much for customer is always right. I won't be back again. read more

Sandy's is amazing! I lived in Richfield for two years and never went there. Now I travel from St. Paul to delight in the decadent burgers. It's a dive and no liquor, just beer and wine. Such a great neighborhood place! Kevin makes everyone feel like part of the family. They have many good burgers, the Sandy Signature is great, I sure love the Olive burger as well. But the granddaddy is the Mac Daddy, their version of the Big Mac. Really good potato bun and amazingly fresh ingredients.They do really karaoke and bingo as well. They also have a nice patio. Get it read more

Sandy's Tavern - Mac Daddy - Pubs Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

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

What's for dinner is a question that happens a lot in my household these days. A picky 5 years old that has ups and downs. Trying to feed this 5 years old is harder than finding a bad restaurant. I've been passing Sandy's quite a bit when going to get take out from Cadao Express or I was when shopping for maternity clothes in the same area. Also, one of my friend's parents came here all the way from Woodbury to try before the pandemic says something. This is my first time trying Sandy's and from our take out, it's a no frills kind of a burger and bar joint. I get the feeling is like The Frenchmen's. I had the Sizzler's which has jalepeno, spicy mayo and chipotle sauce. Pretty tasty burger as you can see I almost didn't get a photo from a bite in the burger. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The onion rings were cooked to ordered extra crispy on the outside and onions well done on the inside which makes each bite a little tart from the ketchup and sweet of the onion. My husband was pretty happy with his mushroom burger. Overall, a good chance to support a local bar and having a good burger. I would definitely want to check out after the pandemic for a dine in experience. read more

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Casual place yet has a slightly elevated vibe. Love the outdoor patio with a fire. Great cocktail and an amazing sandwich. It was huge though! I should have shared it. read more

Good solid fried food and burgers. Dive bar, but in all the good ways. Hugjy reicmmend as long as you know what it is. Prices beyond fair. read more

If you want a delicious, greasy, simple burger, this is the spot! Good prices, funny and helpful bartenders and servers, and a simple vibe. Everything is a la carte so no sides with the burgers but them and the sides are cheap enough that it doesn't matter. They always have good parking with a lot connected, outdoor seating when it's nice out, and plenty of indoor seating. The atmosphere is kind of old times, kind of no frills, usually with some eclectic or punk rock music playing depending on who is working. Awesome place for a quick lunch- food comes in about 7 minutes and is always fresh and hot. We got a double specialty burger, a single cheeseburger, a half order of onion rings, a half order of fries, a couple sides of sauces, and a soda and it was $38. Not bad at all for that much yummy food! read more

Sandy's Tavern - Hamburger - Single French Fries - Halfonion 1/2 Onion Rings - Pubs Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

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

Hole in the wall bar that serves very greasy fried food. Basically everything they serve is deep fried. Not a health conscious place. If you want a reasonably priced beer in a place that hasn't spent a penny on renovations in 20 years, this is your place. read more

Cute clean place , good service . I enjoyed my meal and will def be back . Appreciate the simplicity . read more

Sandy's Tavern - Chicken Sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

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Great burgers and classic A+ bar food appetizers nestled in this family owned building since 1933! When you step into Sandy's it's like a hug from your Midwest family who is ready to take care of you. I'm a sucker for a riff on a 'Big Mac' but will definitely be back to try their famous Olive Burger. Karaoke on Sunday's, Trivia on Monday's, and Bingo on Wednesday's. read more

Sandy's Tavern - Loaded potato kegs - Pubs Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

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A fun local spot for some simple, but good bar food! Great prices, friendly service, and very casual atmosphere. I tried the California burger, which was pretty good but thoroughly doused in Mayo. Next time I'll order it without, but that may just be a personal preference. read more

Sandy's Tavern - California Burger - Double - Pubs Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

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Looking for a dive bar vibe? GO! Sandys Tavern is such a fun spot. Nothing fancy, just a good old fashioned dive bar. The burgers are greasy and delicious. Drinks are cheap. Bartenders are fun. Trivia on Monday and Bingo on Wednesday. Go check it out! read more

Sandy's is a cute little dive with dimmed lighting and wooden benched seating. The atmosphere is laid back and everyone is super friendly. I decided to try their famous olive burger -- it was interesting. The salty olives complement a beer well. I might get it again, but I'll definitely try other burgers on their menu. The fries were good as well; everything was fresh and hot. read more

Sandy's Tavern - World Famous Sandy's Olive Burger - Single, French Fries - Half - Pubs Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

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Had the sizzling burger. It was great tasting and made so quick I actually got to enjoy my lunch. Great food for a very good price. read more

Sandy's Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Richfield, Minnesota

They have great burgers here. They always have a cool little special going on. The gentleman that always serves us is super friendly. Just like everywhere else in Minneapolis, I hate the canned drink, but I understand that's the nature of the area. Top burger for sure out of all the ones I've had in Minneapolis. read more