Our monthly happy hour hang out brought us to Volstead House this month to check out the snacks and…read moresips! Plenty of parking available in the shared lot out front! Enter through the Burger spot and look for the Coca Cola machine! Once you enter Volstead House, you can't help but be transported into what feels like a Spirit Library. A huge accent wall lined from floor to ceiling with spirit bottles is the perfect back drop to this cozy hang out. Perfect for a date night, friend catch-up, or solo Whiskey adventure, Volstead House is a vibe! Pair the atmosphere with top notch, educated bartenders and mixologists...you know you'll be taken care of! We started with the A La Louisiane, a spirit-forward, whiskey cocktail with some funk from Peychauds and Absinthe. It was delicious and well balanced. We also shared the Glazed Carrots and the Parm Fries. The carrots didn't hit for me, as the glaze and sauce lacked a punch of flavor but the fries were crispy and delicious. If you have a spirit enthusiast or someone that likes to explore the world of cocktails, I think this is the perfect vibe!

Finally crossed off Volstead House from my A-Z restaurant list, and honestly this one was more…read moreabout the experience than the food for me. First off, going through the hidden Coke machine entrance is actually really fun and makes the whole place feel like a little adventure. The decor and speakeasy atmosphere are definitely the standout. Very cool space. VERY loud though. Like "lean across the table and say WHAT?" loud at times. The waitress was super nice and recommended a mocktail for me that called Ass in the Sand. It ended up being really good. It tasted like an elevated lemonade and was probably one of my favorite parts of the meal. Started with the rolls and whipped honey butter which were delicious. Very soft, warm, and honestly dangerous because I could've just kept eating bread all night. For the main meal, I did the Wagyu Burger with Parmesan fries. The burger itself was okay but surprisingly didn't have a ton of flavor outside of the grilled/charred taste. The Parmesan fries were actually the standout for me -- hand cut fries and parmesan fries are just hard to mess up. My partner tried the Mushroom Soup en Croute and wasn't a fan because the mushrooms were blended and he said it lacked flavor. He also had a Steak Taco special using their medallion steak and said even with lime it still needed more flavor. Finished with Crème Brûlée which is always a classic favorite for me and this one was good. Overall: fun experience, cool hidden entrance, great decor, good mocktail and bread, but the actual food menu is pretty limited and the flavors didn't totally wow me for the price. Glad I went and finally crossed it off my list, but probably a one-and-done visit for me.

Burn has been my go to for a few years when it comes to cigars. James has been great with helping…read moreme out when I have questions. I am still new to the cigar scene and don't smoke them a lot. The shop is very welcoming they have comfortable chairs and a few tv to watch. They always have a good selection of newer blends.

Excellent Cigar Shop. Friendly staff. Good selection. Ample seating worth the drive down to…read moreBurnsville. They have a Lancero only section.

Great shop, everyone is friendly and welcoming. The humidor is well maintained and has a decent…read moreselection. The prices are commensurate with the area. The real reason to come here is the atmosphere and the people.

Great cigar lounge and selection of sticks! Love the atmosphere and people. The owner is a very…read morenice guy. I always feel welcome. Definitely a must go to cigar lounge if you are in town or on vacation. Lots of seating and tvs.

Great selection of cigars. Staff was very friendly and knowledgable. The lounge is nice and I was…read moreable to work in the afternoon from their space with baseball spring training on the TV. Prices per cigar were slightly high, however I thought they were in line with any other cigar lounge I have been to. Will return!

It was a decent shop. Good selection. Lounge area is big and has a lot of seating. It's a bit…read moreshabby and the seating is broken down but it has bug windows to watch the human menagerie of downtown Minneapolis.

Monday Night Soul: The Unfiltered Rhythm of Bogey's If the…read morenearby Lucky 13 is a study in suburban polish, Bogey's Bar--located just down the street--is its soulful, unvarnished counterpoint. It is the kind of local joint that doesn't bother with the "bartender's handshake"; you won't find a bottle of Fernet behind this bar. Instead, Bogey's offers something far more visceral: a room that breathes with the collective energy of a great local crowd and the heavy, rhythmic pulse of live music on a Monday night 6-11pm when most of the world is quiet. To find live music on a Monday is a rarity; to find it played with such bluesy, evocative conviction is a genuine gift. The fact that this high-caliber entertainment is provided free of charge is perhaps the establishment's greatest virtue. The music transforms the space, lifting it from a standard neighborhood taproom into a temporary sanctuary for the weary and the soulful. The culinary philosophy here is refreshingly utilitarian, leaning into the nostalgia of the American Midwest. On Mondays, the kitchen turns out a Sloppy Joe and potato salad special that serves as the ultimate comfort-food anchor. It is a messy, honest, and deeply satisfying meal that pairs perfectly with the low-stakes drama of the games playing on the televisions scattered throughout the room. For those seeking a breath of fresh air, the outdoor patio provides a prime vantage point during the warmer months, allowing the music to drift out into the Mendota Heights evening. It is a space designed for conversation and community, lacking any of the pretension found in more curated venues. Bogey's is a testament to the power of the "local joint." It doesn't need the secret handshakes or the herbal elixirs of the old world. It wins on the strength of its bluesy tunes, its Monday night specials, and a crowd that knows exactly where to find the heart of the neighborhood. If this dispatch from the Mendota Heights bar scene offered a helpful roadmap for your next Monday night, please leave a like or comment below so I can continue writing these reviews for your education and enjoyment.

We ended up here after our 40th Sibley High School reunion, and it was so fun! It's been about…read morethat long since, and I'd been there only once I believe. My high school friend would rave about this bar that was "split level." Nothing seems to have changed there, and it's conveniently located next to Chet's Liquors. That's cool they have the local popular frozen pizza. The staff was kind to let our group leave late at our leisure closing the joint.

I stopped here for just a quick pack of smokes and I loved it. The staff is very friendly and…read moreattentive. Also they do have a large supply of inventory for just about everything you would need. The prices were very fair. I will come by again soon.

Overall good selection and prices are normal considering. Only issues I've had is with leaky…read moredisposables, but it's about a 1/10 you get a bad one anywhere you go, so. Young adult staff but very nice and talkative and helpful once you open up and get to know them! Would recommend, even just to see what's up!

Nice ship in an old house in St. Paul. Staff was friendly,…read morehumidor has a decent selection.

First of all, they are always helpful. You tell them what kind of flavor you are looking for,…read moreoccasion, mouthfeel and they make the perfect suggestion This week they didn't fail me AGAIN!!! Great selection of cigars, knowledgeable staff and very decent pricing

Great prices, great service with very friendly people with more hours than competitors.read more

Newest Shop in Eagan. Premium Cigars Humidor room is amazing. Also they got the best Vapes and…read morePipes in town.

Great service, well stocked, reasonable prices. I like stopping by when I'm in Eagan getting some…read moreVapes or premium cigars or whatever in the mood for

If I could rate 0 I would. The owner of this place is the rudest a hole I have ever met in my life…read more Poor communication skills and sells shitty products that don't work.

Big store with lots of options but the guy behind the counter could care less about the customers…read more Made the experience suck. Felt very rushed and pressured to purchase things. Relax my guy.

Absolute horrible service. I came in for my weekly vape and decided to return it because the…read morepackaging looked off and there was salt in the nicotine which I had not had in the same one I previously bought. He said they changed their packaging and they add salt to everything. Which is not true. I've shopped here before and gotten this same exact flavor. Something was off about this guy. He was forcefully trying to tell me not to buy these vapes anywhere else which was also very suspect. Even as I told him no thank you, he kept telling me that he was right. Even still trying to argue with me as I was walking out the door. I use to come here all the time, this will be my LAST.