Holy Moly! How did I not know about this place? If you like…read moreyour cocktails a little unusual but delicious and reasonably priced, you need to visit. It looks closed but it's hopping, even at 5 on a Monday. It's divy in an unassuming way, and cool as heck. No pretention just great drinks and delicious hotdogs. I had a vegetarian one with pineapple and some sort of spicy peanut sauce. Just get it, OK?!

Wow the cocktails here were incredible! It's such a cute, small hidden place but they offer super…read moreunique and delicious craft cocktails at the same price of basic bar cocktails many other places! They use unique spirits and combine flavor profiles creatively to make cocktails that are different than anything I've tried before. It's hard to tell what the drinks may taste like based off of the ingredients but don't be afraid to ask the friendly bartenders. They have a parking lot in the back, a patio attached, and you order at the bar. They change their menu a decent amount so I won't harp on about the cocktails we tried, but I will say they were all well garnished and delicious. I hope to be back here soon!

Grumpy's is exactly what a great neighborhood dive bar should be. It's got a very local, punk vibe…read moreand feels like the kind of place where regulars actually know each other. They host all kinds of community events, which gives it a lot more personality than your average bar. The bartenders are awesome once they know you're there for the right reasons -- this definitely isn't a party bus full of freshly-21 crowd kind of place (that doesn't stop them but alas), and honestly that's part of why I like it. They've also got a really nice patio that's perfect in the summer (and smokers all year round, lol). If you want a genuine Northeast Minneapolis bar experience, Grumpy's is hard to beat.

I went here with some friends and thought it was a perfect spot for a get together with the guys…read more It is has that dive-bar vibe which was perfect for what we were looking for. We ordered a pizza which was a Heggies which I think is solid. Had a couple beers and relaxed. We thought our server was fine yet not spectacular but he did seem to be working hard. Overall I would recommend to come here to hang out and relax.

Yes, I'm giving it 5 stars. Same as Young Joni. OK, it's a little different…read more.. When I have a mental image of my ideal dive bar, this is it. DROP CEILING, just like grampa's basement. NAUGAHYDE chairs. DARK AF. The darker the better ATMO, and this place is one of the darkest I've ever been in. I don't think there are windows??? The vibe is just perfect for drinking and hanging out with friends. I ordered a round of brewskis - I think it came to 13 bucks or something and the group audibly gasped (from LA, SF, Boston). So cheap and so good. Just come in and enjoy yourself - it's truly a gem of this neighborhood.

Real deal. The Old Style on tap is cold and wet. It's dark but friendly. Classic long curvy wooden…read morebar. Not too many sweet kiddie booze bottles.. you can get a bag of chips with your old style. Ok there are some TVs but they're small!

Delightful tropical oasis in downtown Minneapolis. Tiki…read moredrinks are well made, try the jungle bird! The popcorn machine is a a rare find :) and there's also a food menu. A variety of rums are available by the pour, including some interesting aged ones. I was greeted first by two regulars at the bar, then the bartender, who was happy to orient me to their menu.

Aloha! What's better than walking inside a bar where the theme is tiki! I cannot resist a good to…read morebar. Especially when living in Minnesota where sometimes you need to escape your troubles (cold weather) and head to a tropical paradise for a bit. We came in through the alley entrance but you can come through public domain to get to it...through the curtains. Both restaurants have shared bathrooms. Damian was our cruise director at the tiki bar for the evening. He provided great cocktail suggestions and it was nice to chat him up while we sat at the bar. I ordered Hot In The Shade but wish they would bring back the Chi Chi. Drinks can be pricey but well worth it considering the exotic cups and atmosphere. There's a great photo op in the back close to the restrooms that's a must do when visiting as well. Lots of TVs playing surfing or coastline views. Highly recommend this place!

Definitely an old time hangout, great spot out for some bar food fare and a few drinks. Colorfully…read moredecorated (let your eyes adjust to the dark before trying to look too closely!) and with your time to check it out. It was a slow day and service was pretty casual. Food took longer than I thought it would, but all is good. Great place for a recharge break, check it out!

This place is always solid. It is the perfect neighborhood bar. Nothing pretty, full of regulars…read morechatting with their fellow bar mates drinking your basic bar fare. There is really not anything else I can say that hasn't already been said. There's a reason this place has been around so long; It is a place where regular folks come, leave your pretentions and ego at the door and embrace the awesomeness of this place.

AMAZING! I visited on a Thursday around 6pm and sat at the bar with my friend. We ordered the Chefs…read moreChoice cocktail to start with which I highly recommend! It's a jalapeño and basil infused gin with Aperol, Cucumber Oleo and lemon-so good we ordered two each! To eat we ordered the Baked Reginette Bolognese and the Smoked Brisket Sandwich. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The servicing sizes are pretty big so you are likely to have leftovers. The service was superb and we were never left waiting. Great place for happy hour or a bite to eat.

This is one of my go to spots in NE, primarily for their Beef Capriccio and the Old Fashioned. It…read moreis great every single time!! Always super friendly service and the art work gives you lots to look at. Love this cozy corner of NE Mpls

My best friend and I love coming here. Today there were a couple of group parties so it was extra…read moreloud and a little bit of annoying.. It was not the usual calm & collective North Loop vibe lol. It was too loud (not the music... the people were loud AF) so I had to leave because it was so extremely loud with some obnoxious loud groups of parties. I haven't tried the food here since we came here for after brunch drinks.

Could be the MN's best rooftop patio... but it's not!…read more I have to share my experience because I truly think management could use this feedback to help support and educate staff. Upon entry, there's no host stand or sign telling guests to seat themselves. Our group of 3 sat down at a dirty table and waited 15 minutes without anyone acknowledging us or clearing it off. I finally went to the bar to ask if we had a server, and the bartender pointed to a staff member on their phone behind the bar. Our waitress eventually came over to take our drink order, but she didn't bother to clear the table or introduce herself. After bringing our drinks, she then informed us dinner service had ended 30 minutes earlier. This information would've been nice to know upfront! The Rooftop Bar is so cute, great views, and has SO much potential because the space itself is great. I just hope management sees this as an opportunity to improve the guest experience because the service was honestly shocking, and not in a good way!

Working through breweries on the Pub Pass, we decided to stop in to Broken Clock…read more The space is huge, so you shouldn't have to worry about seating. It actually looks like an old elementary school building. Food is available next door and seems to have a rotating food truck, but the brewery itself doesn't appear to have food directly. Lots of brews to choose from and has coffee in the morning. I tried a mango wheat and hubs had a milk and cookies stout. I would have liked mine a bit better if it was toned back on the hoppy flavor, but it was still decent. This place is VERY kid/family-friendly. Not that that's a bad thing, just more for awareness that kids are readily running around, in case that does have an impact on your choice to go one way or another.

I love this place for dual and different purposes. It's a cafe, Curioso, and brewery, Broken Clock,…read moreall in one. Plus, there's a wine bar in the adjacent store. It's a big space for working remotely with lots of different tables and comfy nooks. Coffee was good enough and there are snacks, not meals, though they typically have a food truck parked out back. You could seamlessly transition from working remotely til 4 or 5pm to hanging out for a beer with a friend after. I've done both. I enjoyed the gingerbread latte while working and a friend met me after. I came another time after work when I enjoyed the salted caramel stout - highly recommend, esp if you find IPAs to be bitter as I do. It was good! Noticed they sell thc gummies and beverages and beer to go, plus lots of their own merch. There's 2 pool tables, pin ball machines, foosball, board games, and other games to play. They activate event nights often, like trivia, yoga, networking, etc., and even pet adoption events. It's very dog friendly, so expect to be among them. It's also family friendly and I noticed couples with their small kids, parents and grandparents, etc. Staff are friendly. Self ordering at the counter.