This is a great little spot. Food is always good, prices are great, and service has always been great as well. Good environment and vibe there also. I give it 5 stars! Try it. read more

'Sometimes you want to go....where everybody knows your naaame. And their always glad you caaame....ect" One of, if not my favorite place to be. It has a GREAT, friendly and welcoming staff. They all seem like they love working there. Everything on the menu I've ever tried is at least good - I've never had a bad meal there. And let me tell you about the Kareoke vibes and Sunday and Wednesday nights: You'd be hard pressed to find a better DJ than DJ Blasta when it comes to fun and variety. I'm a regular there for a reason They have a patio and additional parking down the street. My ONLY COMPLAINT is that there's not a lot of seats available somedays (place fills up pretty fast). But even thats not too bad of a thing - the more cherry pitters, the better. The place has a mature older vibe, but the crowds I see there are diverse - from young adults to the elderly. Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, Samoan, I think I even saw an actual alien in there once. He had on a trench coat, sunglasses and was doing the moonwalk to "Karma Chameleon"..... Anyway, check out this spot, especially if you're outgoing, down to earth and you like people (and aliens maybe) from all walks of life read more

The Cherry Pit - Remix Rob at the Cherry Pit - Bars Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I recently checked out Cherry Pit on the east side of St. Paul after hearing rave reviews about their wings. I stopped by on a Saturday evening and was pleasantly surprised to find a fun atmosphere with Vikings staff hosting raffles and giveaways--it definitely added to the vibe. I came primarily for the food, though, and ordered the walleye sandwich, six-piece wings, and a Caesar salad. The walleye sandwich was flavorful and easily my favorite part of the meal. The Caesar salad was decent, but the wings didn't live up to the hype for me. They came out extremely burnt, to the point where I had to ask the bartender to have them redone. She mentioned I should request 'less done' wings next time, which I found odd since I didn't think they'd come fried hard by default. The customer service was decent, though I didn't appreciate being pressured to close out my bill before finishing my meal--it felt rushed, especially if I'd wanted to address any issues with the food. On the pricier side for what I got, but the overall atmosphere was decent, with a laid-back, hole-in-the-wall bar vibe. Parking-wise, they do have a small free lot, though it can fill up quickly depending on how busy they are. All in all, while I appreciated the walleye and the lively environment, I probably wouldn't return specifically for the wings. read more

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Food is good. There's sandwiches, burgers, and salads to choose from. We love the club sandwich and burgers. Go for the waffle fry upgrade with sour cream. Service can be a bit slow around here. It's usually pretty busy here too especially on game days. They do have great drink specials on game day. read more

The Cherry Pit - Club sandwich and waffle fries - Bars Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Above average pub food, which considering the sketchy reputation the place has is pretty amazing. I'm not sure why the place gets such a bad reputation. It's clean and full of boomers who all seem to know each other. Maybe the place transforms into something else after dark. The staff is friendly and the service is good. My mister was critical of the change that was made to the wings. Apparently they started breading them and to my husband this was a problem. As the only person that doesn't like chicken wings, I can't comment. I can say the Ruben was very cheese forward and I would have liked more kraut. The fries were excellent. read more

I ordered takeout and everything was packaged well and stayed hot. Would definitely order from here again! The BLT was really tasty! I added 4 strips of bacon and definitely didn't need to. The sandwich already had a good amount of bacon but I could've gone with the extra 2 strips instead. It was served on a thick bread which helped it all stay together. There wasn't much for tomatoes but the lettuce and tomato seemed fresh. The cheddar broccoli bites are my FAVORITE and I can never find them anywhere!! They were delicious as always. The ranch was perfect for dipping and the broccoli bites were crispy and had lots of filling inside. Absolutely coming back just for these. read more

Really great service and food. I wanna give a special shout out to J. O. who was our server, and working diligently to serve tables despite limited staffing. they had outdoor seating at the time and the ambiance was great! read more

Definitely a neighborhood spot. Came here on a Saturday night. Drinks were affordable and I thoroughly enjoyed my wings. Come here for the good music and food but don't expect five star service. read more

The Cherry Pit - the menu on the table - Bars Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We celebrated my fiancés 30th birthday at the Cherry Pit. The food was excellent, the service was fantastic, we won the meat raffle, played pull tabs, darts, and the pin ball machine! The party was roughly 20 people and everyone raved about the food flavor and the friendly staff and the music! read more

Wow! Went there for Vingo on Tuesday and good eats and got exactly that! We ordered the wonton chicken tocos and the loaded nachos for our appetizer; came out fresh and timely. Later shared the walleye basket. The fish was cooked perfectly and tasted fresh! Services was great and friendly, made sure we had everything we needed! Definitely would recommend if you're looking for a fun night out! read more

Sergio was great. Steak tips were well seasoned. A little loud but tolerable. Great little neighborhood bar with happy hour cocktails.

came here on Father's Day with mom son and wife got carded it was 9 30 we came just to sit and eat not drink security was rude he said we can order food and leave very unwelcoming I'm 37 with grey hairs I'm not a kid who's gonna sneak drink I don't even drink we was gonna order any drinks he said he will have to play bad guy after asking bar staff if we can stay to eat cause they told him it's up to him very unprofessional a patron at the bar used a profanity against my group as we was leaving the bar I stood up for us but yet the security wouldn't play bad guy to her very unprofessional place to eat or have drinks at security is very tacky and immature don't waste your money and time at a bias ridiculous bar and restaurant the worst service I experienced ever. read more

My sister ran across an Instagram post for The Cherry Pit and wanted to check it out. We decided to go during lunch on a Friday. The did offer a few lunch special options for $6.50, which is a great price. I did not order off the lunch menu and ended up trying a Buffalo wrap with crispy chicken and fries and my sister ordered a plan ole hamburger with nothing on it. lol. My buffalo wrap was good, sauced well and filling. My sister said her burger was really good & seasoned good. I'd usually start my weekend with a nice drink (which they seemed to have decently price/cheap drinks) but I decided against it-- this one time. The bartender was also our waitress, she was very nice and checked on us several times to make sure we had everything we needed while we were there. She was great! They have a parking lot which is nice, because parking in this area can be a pain. I would go back to try more things on the menu. read more

The Cherry Pit - Buffalo wrap w/ Crispy Chicken - Bars Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The food was AMAZING! My burger was SUPER fresh and came with wings on it!!! My husband's walleye burger was delish. Our waitress Diana was super personable, gave out great recommendations and answered all of our questions. She deserves some free food! The meat comes fresh from Big Steer Meats across the street from them. They also have meat raffles on Fridays for the meat from there. The decor was done up with great Halloween decorations and the bathrooms were nice and clean. The patio area was well lit. Highly recommend if you want to try somewhere new! read more

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Sunday fun day with lil yang was at the Cherry Pit today. Lil yang for the Sweet Barbecue Burger with toys. I got the Bacon Double Cheese Burger with fries. The sweet barbecue burger comes with a cherry pit secret sauce. Which seemed to be a sriracha mayo, not bad. I like sriracha mayo so that was nice. Lil yang said her burger was good but nothing fancy or overly special about it. I liked the Bacon cheese burger but I would have to agree it wasn't anything special. I normally really like fries but the fries were too salty and that is crazy if I say t because I usually add salt to my food. But definitely didn't here. It was a nice place, lots of Tvs and they play music. They have a nice outside patio. I'd probably come here again. Overall seems like a nice hang out spot. Just wish I had more friends to make myself a regular. Haha read more

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My spouse & I were visiting St. Paul for work & decided to check this place out. We got chicken wings, the double bacon cheese burger, the Mac and cheese burger, and some cheese curds. The blue cheese was 60% water 20% mush. The cheese curds & ranch were sour. The food was unseasoned. The bacon burger toppings were so soggy they disinergated as my spouse picked up his burger. The mac and cheese burger was flavorless & the cheese was so liqufied it leaked through the tinfoil. The wings were bone dry as well. read more

I can't listen to music of my choice on the juke box being over charged for margaritas that's average 10 dollars for 15 with mostly ice, lemonade and sprite not worth 15 at all nor a tip and to mention every female worler is rude with a disgusting tone and attitude I DO NOT RECOMMEND ‼ read more

The Cherry Pit - Over charged for margaritas - Bars Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Great food quick and funny staff and it's just bussin. Get the spicy house sauce for cheese curds fosho

Wow, what a great little spot to order delivery from! I ordered a house salad and the Buffalo chicken wrap for lunch through door dash and it did not disappoint! The wrap was really tasty and well put together. All of the ingredients in the salad were fresh and crispy, and the portion was large. My order arrived very fast. This just might become one of my go-to places for delivery! read more

It you stay away from Fridays apparently you're safer according to other yelp reviews. The location is less than ideal for parking but the food is pretty darn good. Had the chicken wonton tacos. They are their best seller and there's a reason why. It's a must order. The curd burger and aussie burger are equally amazing. The meat tasted fresh and is apparently bought from the local meat marker. The fries were unfortunately completely soaked through with grease and inedible. The menu says crispy, they definitely are far from that. The place was pretty packed for a weeknight but it's meat raffle Tuesday apparently. The waitress was friendly and comped $4 for the app since it came out significantly later than our meals. Our bill was also incorrect with other patrons drinks on it totalling $17 extra. Beers were forgotten about on 2/4 orders. Not a good average. Worth a try for a mean burger and apps. read more

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Bummed to see a huge patio and have them reject our dog, when no one else was there. Atmosphere shifts quickly thorough out the evening. Sweet potato fries were delicious, burger was average. Beer cold and served with a smile. read more

Excellent service and good food. We never had to wait for anything. It was pretty cold inside and we were far from door. A lot of people going out for a smoke I think. Music was pretty loud but overall we enjoyed our time at The Cherry Pit. read more

The Cherry Pit - Chicken Wonton Tacos - Bars Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The food was good, we sat outside on the patio. The service was a little slow at the beginning but they did give us free shots at the end. I would say it was overall a good experience read more

Good food. Great prices. Divey vibe. All things I look for in an easy go-to neighborhood bar. Cherry Pit is a standard in East St. Paul. They have an extensive burger menu and awesome salads. Their specials are amazing - $5 burger baskets, great happy hour, and drink specials. We got the Wonton Tacos, the Chicken Oriental Salad, and the BBQ Wing Burger. The burger came with two chicken wings on a skewer on top... the patty was delicious and it was perfectly cheesy. They often have bingo, meat raffles, and karaoke. Check out The Cherry Pit! read more

The Cherry Pit is a neighborhood bar in East St. Paul. There is an outdoor patio and darts inside for gaming. We celebrated our high school reunion in the private party room recently. The party room was the right size with tables, a separate bar, and a small dance floor. There was a jute box which was helpful as we needed music for entertainment. The bar staff was very friendly, attentive, and hospitable. During our event we discovered that the upstairs level had a DJ. We spent time going back and forth between our private room and upstairs. Our group had a great experience and we look forward to future events. read more

Great food, friendly staff! I sat in the patio which was nice. The only thing is if you go in the evening, the crowd can be a little rowdy but in a good way. People enjoying themselves talking, laughing and drinking. The restaurant is right on a busy intersection but the bar is gated off. There is a lot of noisy traffic in the evening. I would suggest that if you don't like lively people and noisy traffic go during the daytime. They also have karaoke on Weds nights. read more

Have been getting it delivered. The fried mushrooms with sour cream and onion are a meal in them self. Also the Philly Cheese steak is great. Fresh bread and great as left over warmed in the oven when I can't eat it all. read more

Their buffalo wing sauce is awesome. I'm a chicken wing fanatic and give this place 2 thumbs up.

Delivery order. Delicious, and exactly as described-no surprise condiments. I got The Curd burger, and it was really good. Crispy fries, no soggy bun, and the cheese curds were still gooey! Better than I expected for takeout. read more

Great food I had the Parmesan wings and burgers both great size and taste can't wait to try more food from here.

Perfect Sunday divvy setting diverse and friendly patrons extremely attentive bartender ran the whole place as efficiently as you would not expect fantastic Bloody Mary with a sausage expertly speared with a garden of delectable accompaniments fantastic wings will be back Cheers! read more

We ordered online for curbside pickup tonight and our meals were spectacular and the service was great! I would highly recommend this to everyone! The Cherry Pit website is so user friendly and we will definitely be doing this again soon! Thank you Cherry Pit for staying open at this difficult time and for the outstanding food and service! read more

Love love love !!! Staff is great & food so yummy !!! I want to give a thanks to our waitress/bartender Megan !!!!!!! read more

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Awesome spot. Safe. Damn good food. Carry out is easy. Great price. Easily a local favorite.

The Cherry Pit is a good place to go if you are looking for a good burger and a cold beer. The menu is very extensive and the food is very good for being a small neighborhood bar. The patio is very large and really nice too. I know the Eastside has a bad reputation at times, but this place is pretty good and not hard to find. It gave me exactly what I was looking for and I was pretty surprised by their burgers. Not bad at all. read more

After reading about the crash into the building, I looked up this place. I saw the burger special. I decided I would give this place a try. I go in and sit down. It seemed kinda loud at first, but I got used to it quickly. I was not sure if I was noticed as a new customer for a few minutes. But the server/bartender brought an order out to a customer and quickly came to me. Very nice looking, nice smile. I asked about the burger special and was told it is a quarter pounder, couple pickles on the side. Extras are 50 cents each. I ordered my burger plain and a non alcoholic beverage. I also added an order of fries. She put in my order and brought out my beverage. Quick service. I am not sure if this was a busy time, but there were plenty of customers. After about 10 minutes, the cook comes out with a burger in a basket. I asked about the fries and the bartender/server immediately blurted out 'Sorry, forgot to tell him. Do you still want them?' Sure. The cook goes back to cook up my fries. Only about 2 minute wait. I had already dressed up my burger with mustard and sampled it. Decent burger. Nothing special really. But it was very decent considering the $2.00 price tag. You will not find a better burger in this town at this price point. The fries were spot on. Seemed to be fresh cut, skin on fries. Just the right crispiness on the outside and tender on the inside. They have outside seating with about 6 high top tables with umbrella. Perfect day for dining outside. Being my first visit, was not sure how everything worked. I would not expect to be noticed, since it seemed to be 1 cook and 1 bartender being the server also. Maybe next visit. I meant to ask if they get their burgers from across the street at Big Steer Meats but forgot. After I paid my tab(she didn't charge for the fries because of the minor error in forgetting). I went across the street to check out Big Steer. Seemed to be a nice place for quality meats. They have a few combo packs of burgers, steaks, chops and chicken that seemed to be reasonably priced. If I ever get enough room in my freezer, I will have to get one of the smaller packages. My visit here was very worth while. Service was quick, burger cooked as expected and cooked quickly. In other places with the volume of customers here today and 2 people working the bar and cooking, it could easily be a 45 minute wait or more. Kudos to Cherry Pit for doing this right. read more

I like this place. The neighborhood is a little sketchy, but they've done a good job adding parking and lighting. I love the diverse crowd. Very friendly bunch of people, and welcoming to us new-comers, even though it feels very much like a neighborhood gathering. The won-ton tacos were excellent, as were the burgers. Food and drink prices are very reasonable, and service is fast and friendly. Stop in and give them a chance! read more

My last experience at the Cherry Pit: I get up to go to the washroom. Bouncer stands in my way at the end of the hall to the washroom. He says, "you don't want to go back there." I say, "well, I just need to use the restroom." I see a man fly out of the restroom and land on his back. I say, "you're right, I don't want to go back there." I grab my friend and leave the establishment. In short, the place is not classy, but it does have it's moments. Drinks are cheap and karaoke is fun. If you aren't a regular, don't expected to be treated like one, but you can make new friends if you aren't shy. Late night bar food is pretty decent. For a rough and tumble individual, this place can be a good time. read more

I absolutely can't stand this place. The food blows, the drinks are sub-par, the service is "meh" at best and the patrons? Complete drunken jackasses. I'm not sure what it takes to get kicked out at this place but it must take quite a bit. Arguments and physical altercations seem to be commonplace. I don't know. Maybe this just isn't my bag of chips. Maybe I'm too old (and far too uninterested) to deal with slovenly, dumpy, drunken assholes raising up their shirts and calling one another out. Maybe this place just completely blows. I'm going to say it's the last one. read more

I went here for a pre-game Sunday and was pleasantly surprised. We were the first and only couple in the bar, but found the bartender excellent. The bloody mary's were great, garnished with an olive, pickle, and celery spear; also well crafted. We had great conversation with the bartender and some of the other patrons, as they made their way in. I am not sure about the other negative reviews listed, perhaps that sort of thing happens late at night on the weekends? Anyways, kudos to the bartender (Chris) and the establishment. It is more of a dive like bar, but fits right in as an establishment in East Saint Paul. The food... We had the buffalo wings which were pretty good at $6.50 per 12. We also tried the cheese curds, which I would recommend passing on. They resembled the"Culver's style" and not freshly battered. Feel free to try one of their burgers. We had a regular one with cheese and pickles. I thought it was one of the better burgers I have had at a bar, perfectly grilled patty and a nice toasty bun. All in all, fantastic neighborhood bar! The only downside I saw was the restrooms. I guess you can't expect pure perfection in a neighborhood bar though. We will return! read more