My wife, 10 year old daughter and myself were looking for some good food and found this place just…read moreabout a mile and a half off 94. This place has a long bar with 3-4 large high tops(sits 6 each). They had an additional room for overflow but was not lite up at the time. Small bar. There was about 8 people there all sitting at the bar, one bar tender. As soon as we seated ourselves, we were greeted and got our drink order in and it came fast. Extremely friendly! This was very nice as we were feeling a little awkward to start. The menu was huge and it was mostly burgers with a large app selection with some specialty items like an enchilada type thing and chicken sandwiches. I got the chicken sandwich l, wife got the enchilada thing and my daughter got a plan cheeseburger and frys. The bartender was keeping g a close eye on us and we never felt a touch of neglect or slow service. I wondered how the bartender would manage our food order and the patrons. However, to my surprise she absolutely knocked it out the park and completely surprised! Our food came out quick and was absolutely perfect. I really expected my wife's enchiladas thing ( it was a quesadilla). Was the wrong thing to order, it turned out to be the best. Chicken was not dry at all. Service was perfect. We ate and got out of there and prices were great. If bringing a kid like we did, I would do it around 6 -7 as people were filing in around 7:30 for the evening drink and was time to leave with a kid. I would come back anytime!

Hot shots has delicious food, great drinks, a fun atmosphere and wonderful management!read more

This place is fantastic! There are a multitude of beers to choose from while they prepare your…read morefood. Food is excellent and very yummy! I highly suggest the ham and cheese balls with moonshine sauce as an appetizer. The fish sandwich is very well proportioned and filling! I really haven't had one bad item, ever! The burgers are fantastic and the Castle Cream Ale is very cold in washing down the last bite. The beef is from the local meat market so if you need some good cuts of meat for the lake house/campsite/etc. be sure to stop by Thielen's Meats one block north! The wraps kick butt! Spend a day on the lake, then head to Bootlegger's for a great meal and a cold brew. Don't forget to buy a t-shirt! They are great conversation starters when you leave the wilds of Minnesota and return to the grind of the real world!

Have had several burgers here and they were all amazing. Juicy and flavorful. The service was…read moregreat. It's a place I'd recommend to anyone in the area.

Being a huge fan of the formally known 'Earls', I had to check out the recently opened update…read more'Sudz". My mom and I stopped here one Friday night for a quick cocktail and we were both equally impressed. They had a large selection of brews (EVEN SHOCK TOP), spirits and munchies. The new renovation is great and still gives you that small town, classic bar vibe. I definitely would make this my one and only stop on the Melrose pub crawl. I can't wait to gather the fam and head back for round two!

Quiet place on a Monday (no surprise haha). We stopped on our way home from a mn road trip! Cool,…read moreindustrial space, well set up! 8 tables or so and bar seats. The FRIENDLIEST staff. And, SO MANY BEERS. Y'ALL, I'M TALKING 40+ ON TAP. And THEY'RE GOOD! Fun flavors like lemon bacon (???) and pickle! Traditional Amber's, ipas and cream ales for the purist. Seltzers and ciders too! They have a great pizza deal ($22/2 beers and 'za). Easy parking. I would be a regular, no doubt, if we were local. STOP HERE!!!

We came here after going to the Craft Fair. We are not from the area but we always try to go to…read morebreweries in the area when we are out of town. We definitely wish we lived closer to this one. There were quite a few interesting options and my husband started with a strawberry shandy which was light and refreshing. The bartender suggested trying the lemon bacon which had a great bacon flavor. There were so many kinds that looked interesting we decided to get a flight. My personal favorite was a carrot cake beer which I am still thinking about. It was so delicious. We really liked everything we tried. The bartender was helpful and knowledgeable. I loved the empty hop bags as decor on the ceiling. It was different. They had a nice clean inside area and a comfortable patio area. Stop by if you have a chanc

Great place to do drinks or lunch/dinner. Specials every day, pizza looked fabulous and…read moreneighboring table said it was super good. It is seat yourself, high tops and low tables and a few booths. Also full bar. We had burgers that were delicious, the Swampburger, Bacon Cheeseburger and Patty Melt - all were good size and perfectly done and came with side of tots, fries, wedges. We opted for seasoned sour cream for extra yummy experience. Good beer selection, cocktails were good and boozy. Parking easy and super kind staff. Service top notch and prices were reasonable. We recommend and will visit again!

My friend and I stopped in after car shopping in the area. Nice place, exceptionally clean. Not…read moreonly was the dining area super clean, the bathrooms were too. I had a patty melt with the waffle fries and seasoned sour cream. The patty melt was great and they dice the onions which makes it much cleaner to eat. The seasoned sour cream was a little bland, I don't think I'd order that again. My friend had the 1/4 white broasted chicken with french fries. They even gave him an extra wing! My friend said the chicken was bland, I thought it just needed a little salt. I really appreciate when cooks don't over-salt their food, this lets me get the seasoning right where I like it. Service was friendly and quick, the locals were friendly as well. And the prices were great. You can't go wrong here!

C U T E B A R Today…read morewas the day the Minnesota Vikings played in Dublin Ireland. At 9am our time. We lost. I had to drive home from Alexandria, so I watched kick off & most of the 1st half there. Quickly made my way home, to Isanti, but found this bar at half time! Wasn't real crowded, and they had a special breakfast menu. They usually open at 11am. 3 items, all 15.00. OK, cool. It was good . Friendly staff, clean, accommodating, and very tasty food. Very enjoyable! Small town bars are the best! Especially when they have giant tvs I. L O V E. T H I S. B A R

I can't say enough good things about this place literally everyone was SO nice, the drinks were…read moregreat and the chicken wrap was delicious! Our baby ran all around and had the best time. The owner was also so lovely, the signage was hilarious, bathrooms were so clean and accommodating. There were so many products you could use if you needed. Highly recommend!

We love stopping here on our way back to Alexandria. The food is so good. They have the best burger…read morebaskets. The service is always great, everyone that works there is so friendly, which is really nice for a small town bar when you're not locals. It's a cozy little place that just draws us in almost every time we're driving through Freeport.

This place is alright. Have had good days and ok days there. Like the atmosphere and general area…read moreis good for the area.

Small town family pub. Service was great and friendly. Double cheeseburger with crinkle fries was…read moreon point. The food was hot. Ambiance is perfect for the family. Tables large enough for 6-8. The specials come with a dessert bar with ice cream and brownies.

Old school local awesomeness. Some of the most welcoming staff I've ever encountered at a…read morerestaurant. Decent bar food, inexpensive, and a relaxing vibe capped off by some free cake. No wonder this place has been open and under same ownership since 1979.

Wow was this a great find! Had the Southwest wrap. Was very fresh tasting and it was huge. Also…read moremy group has their burger which was huge and homemade. This is not the typical greasy bar food. Going back again for sure. No one will leave hungry!

For awhile, I literally went to trappers weekly. I don't anymore- just because I am way too busy…read more Love everything I've tried but you can't beat the sour cream fries and the wings