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    Unleashed Hounds and Hops

    4.3 (75 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Dog Parks, American
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    Chris G.

    We stopped into Unleashed Hound & Hop for a beer on a sweaty Sunday morning for some respite from shopping at the Minneapolis Farmers' Market (see pictures). Unleashed Hound & Hop is dog-free during the hours of the Farmers' Market (service dogs only). All other business times they have indoor/outdoor areas for dogs to play and run. Dogs must have their people supervising. Most customers were enjoying the patio, but we found our way inside and enjoyed the air conditioning. The facility is dog and beer themed, including the hand washing area. The tall walls were decorated with beer signs and paintings of dogs. The bathrooms are inclusive for all humans like the hound areas are for hounds. They have a great beer selection, and I tried two ales. Glitter Crash, a blond ale, was light and fruity with tropical notes--a good summer drink. And the golden ale Banshee Cutter is a coffee beer which is rare for an ale rather than a dark, but the beer taste was well balanced with the coffee and went down nice. We left when they opened for regular business hours but plan to return to try their menu, which appeared to be standard bar fare but with a few vegan selections including a burger and loaded tots. If you're looking for a place for doggy playdates and to spend time with family and friends, or make new friends, this is the place for you. Unleashed Hound & Hop also host a dog-themed annual event called Lolla-Paw-Looza on the first Saturday in October so mark your calendar and take your four-legged best friend to the fête.

    Alex P.

    What a PAW-SOME place to bring your pup! If you have a dog that loves other dogs, this is your place. For $9 you get a 90 minute play session. I was very nervous as a first-timer knowing it is completely off leash. Please ensure your dog has been trained/socialized prior to trying this out. I went on a Saturday and there were 30ish dogs all in the play area. All sizes and breeds! There is a separate area for food and drink. I was preoccupied and didn't get to try this out. Next time! Huge shoutout to the staff here!! They are very friendly and helpful. In the play area they have several staff members on alert for any rough play, cleaning, ect. Overall, would highly recommend checking this spot out with your pup!

    Cindy D.

    All the staff were super friendly and attentive! I noticed they were quick to break up any tiffs between dogs and constantly cleaning the play areas. Unfortunately, we visited during a heat advisory so the back patio was closed but we're excited to come back again! I liked that there was a good mix of small and large dogs. There's a specific small dog area as well as small dog events. We came on a breed night but there was still a variety of breeds there which was nice.

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    Jenny G.

    My dog and I LOVE going to unleashed! It's fun for both dogs and their human friends. I have a 1 year old goldendoodle who has an endless amount of energy. Unleashed is the perfect place to grab a beer with another dog parent and let the pups play! They have a good selection of beers on tap, and sandwiches and appetizers too. Watch out for doggy counter surfers though- one ended up snatching a corn dog off my plate! He was super cute though so I wasn't mad. In the summer they open up their beautiful fenced in patio. They do have a parking lot which is super convenient since it's Downtown. 5 stars for calming my crazy pup down and letting mom have a drink with friends!

    Anna (loved staff member) and our doggy Bruce
    Tess H.

    We can't say enough good things about unleashed. We went here nearly 10 months ago to socialize our rescue dog Bart (a cattle dog husky mix) and he was not confident at all and so scared. Now he is a whole new dog and we can truly only thank Unleashed for that - the staff, atmosphere, space and more all allowed him to open up, explore, and socialize. It doesn't hurt that us dog parents can grab a bite to eat or drink. The employees are FABULOUS! Literally not one I don't trust fully! Anna is always so sweet and gentle with my pups I don't know names but so many more we adore and trust supervising our pups while they explore. 10/10 for dog experience, 10/10 for food and drinks and 10/10 overall. Must try!

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    David N.

    This place just opened and it's a bit difficult to review as it's both an indoor off-leash dog park and a counter service restaurant. I'll tackle each separately. I'll start with the dog park. This was really nice, with numerous employees on hand and plenty of space. It was $7 per dog, and there are packages that bring that price down. Our corgi had a lot of fun, and there are ample standing tables where owners can put their stuff, eat, and drink while watching their pooches. On the restaurant side the main thing they serve are hot dogs. I had a "Good Dog" which was balsamic, goat cheese, and arugula while my partner had a Chicago dog. Both were tasty, with a toasty bun. My only qualm was the price - these are 6" hot dogs sold a la carte for $6-8 apiece. Fries or tots will set you back another $2.50. A basket of cheese curds is over $10. Portions are not very big. A meal here is going to be hot dogs and fries and will set you back $15 without even considering a drink, and that's after effectively paying a cover to get in. They had nine beers and one cider on tap, and $5-7 will get you about 10oz. I would be happy to come back to let my dog play, but the food, while good, is way too pricey for what you get. It almost feels like a movie theater - you've paid for your ticket, they know they've got you for an hour or so and can charge whatever they want.

    Emily W.

    Living in MN can be brutal in the winter when you're a dog owner.....especially with a breed that hates the cold! I absolutely love that we can bring our Boston Terrier, Archie, here to burn off some pent up energy. They have an awesome drink selection, the food looks incredible (I haven't tried it yet) and there are so many doggies of all shapes and sizes running around having fun. I wouldn't bring my human children just because they'd probably be bored. But I will absolutely be back here with my fur baby. I also heard that they have a small breed night which we will definitely be back to check out!

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    This place is an easy way to escape the cold with your pup while enjoying some food and drinks as well.

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    My pup loved it!! Will definitely return. Super nice and helpful staff. Pup slept rest of day after am play.

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    The staff here does a great job handling the dogs and are smart judges of dog behavior. They are calm and don't overreact. And good beer!

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    4.2(85 reviews)
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    This is a huge park that has a little of everything. This park has a fine mix of modern amenities…read moreand rustic appeal. It is a little piece of calm just outside the busy city. It spans 34 acres and is named after Charles Loring, an American businessman, miller and publicist who was the first Minneapolis Park Board and considered the "Father of the Park System" in Minneapolis. The park has an astounding flower garden. It was very pretty. You will also find a very nice lake/wetland here. It has seating and is very soothing. The lake is home to many animals. Fishing is welcome at the lake. They even have a fishing pier. The park has a full basketball court and a half-court basketball court that are in great shape. The park's horseshoe pits could use some TLC, though. The park is home to about 10 pits. If you are a pickleball player, then the park has a couple of nice courts to play on. Other park amenities include tennis courts, shuffleboard, and two playground areas on wood-chip beds. One area is fenced in and is for smaller children. This area has a bank of swings, a saucer swing, slides, a modern merry-go-round, a bebble bridge, and a jungle gym. The other playground area, for older kids, has a climbing net, balance beam, slides, pebble bridge, and rock climbing wall. This area is not fenced in. I have seen a lot of parks, and this is a nice one. They host events such as movie screenings, ice skating, and lunchtime concerts. You can easily spend half a day here. I really enjoyed my time here and am sure that you will too.

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    This is our favorite dog park in EP. Sometimes I go to the smaller park on Flying Cloud because it…read morehas a separate little-dog area, but I've never had any trouble at Staring with either my mini dachshund or chihuahua. This is a great park for dogs who love to run fast, like our corgi, or dogs who just like to sniff, pee on every blade of grass, and wander along. I love that the park is a fully fenced 4-acre hilly woodland place and even if a dog runs away, they can't get out and will find you eventually. There's no open or standing water, so your pooch won't get wet and stinky for your ride home. Spring and fall are my favorite times here because these woods get buggy in summer; that's when I switch to the park on Flying Cloud. It's smaller, just over an acre, but more open (wear sunscreen!) and there is agility equipment for both the large dog side and the little dog side. It's hilarious to watch my doxie "leap" over the 4" hurdle!

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    Victory Prairie Off-Leash Recreation Area - My dog at one of her favorite places. The Victory Prairie Dog Park!

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    4.1(11 reviews)
    4.3 miNorth

    Driving up to this park, I was a little concerned because I couldn't see all of it. Once we got in…read morethere, it was so big! When we went there weren't many dogs there but a few came after we were there for a bit. Lots of space for dogs to roam. I wish there was some equipment for them to play on or something though.

    I was very excited when I saw there was a new dog park located within miles of my home!…read more Today was our first visit to this dog park - and I am impressed. It is much nicer & much bigger than I was expecting. You have to keep in mind that this dog park is located right in the middle of the city. The area surrounding the park is mixed residential/industrial with train tracks running along the back part of the park. The park itself is really nice! Unlike most dog parks, this one has a lot of grass! It feels like a big open prairie! My dogs really seemed to love how wide open it is + every surface wasn't piled high with wood chips (which seem to hurt their paws a bit). There are tons of water dishes around to use & like most dog parks, it's best to bring water for your own dog/s + some to share. There were balls available (although none of my dogs play fetch). Benches + chairs to sit in. The fence was high enough to keep my rather large Foxhound inside (he's quite an escape artist - so good/high fences are important to me). Poop bags are supplied + there is a garbage can located inside the park... I just really liked this park...and I will definitely be going back here with my pups...

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    Dino running with his group of dogs

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    Brew Park - Front desk and shop

    Brew Park

    4.2(21 reviews)
    8.8 mi

    Great experience! You can either go in with your dog or sit in a waiting area that serves coffee,…read morefood and alcohol! Such a fun idea. The place was well kept and the staff are super attentive. There are 2 staff in the room to break up any dogs that need it. They are redirecting dogs and picking up after them as well. We felt like our pup was being very well taken care of. They have a dog menu too! There are multiple nights with themes or specials on food. We'll be back for sure!

    How leadership handles customer complaints will tell you everything you need to know about a brand…read more After "certified" groomer Kait Carlson injured our dog in 2 areas, never communicated this to us at pick up, (as I was later informed she should have,) our labradoodle developed an infection that led to $700+ additional vet visits/meds/supplies...(not to mention, by the looks and smell of it, we questioned if he'd even been shampooed at all on groom day). This happened in July, and I have been trying since then to have them meet me at least halfway with the expenses. However, after multiple attempts to address this and sending them my invoices, the Brew Park manager assured me that her upper leadership was still looking into things, but that there had been a "death in the family." I can respect a family loss and was patient, but after subsequent follow ups, I was given the same excuse each time, and never heard a word from "leadership". I followed up again last week, and finally heard from Jake Henninger (Director of Business and Staff Development,) 6 months after the fact, and the excuses abounded.....yes sorry, actually we had 2 deaths in the family, and oh, sorry we never got your (multiple) messages from the manager and by the way she doesn't work here anymore (convenient), and finally, the groomer just contracts with us (therefore, not really our problem). I explained that the services of their 3rd party/contracted affiliates are under their brand, but he didn't seem to care. Last week he said he'd agree to pay for the first vet visit ($130,) and I said I would also at least like a full refund for the grooming services plus tip ($200)... In total, this would be $330. He agreed to get back to me on "Monday" this week, after speaking to their groomer. He did not. So I followed up today and was met with more excuses (was waiting to receive the invoices from the vet, because they weren't attachments I could open...even though he was reading the invoices to me last week). Then, he tells me they will refund me $250. I told him this is not we'd discussed last week and asked him several times if he'd even spoken to the groomer but he refused to answer me. This is not even 50% of my out-of-pocket costs. Actually, the grooming service with the vet costs would be $900+! I can assure you, if you look at this place, they are making hand over fist. I let them know from the beginning I'm not "trying to get rich," off of this, but am asking for reasonable reimbursement. Yet in spite of them causing the issue, neglecting to tell me about the injuries, ignoring me for 6 months and blaming everyone and everything else, I've declined their offer and will be pursuing this in small claims court. A lot of unnecessary time wasted. Am I the only one, or does it seem like "customer service" has taken a complete nosedive since Covid? So disappointing.

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    The Juicy Lucy from Francis Burger Joint is the BEST burger I've ever had! Hands down, it's even…read morebetter than the ones I've had when I used to eat meat. When I go to new cities, I typically seek out food that is specific to the region and thus a little more interesting to me. You can get a burger anywhere, and a cheese filled patty, aka a "Juicy Lucy", didn't sound like something I needed to try. But my husband kept talking about it and really seemed bent on having one so we decided to come here to try it out. We showed up during their happy hour, from 4-5pm, and they had $5 draft beers. Score! It's a cute place with ample seating, nice natural light from the large windows, and a relaxed atmosphere. I ordered the Juicy Lucy, a burger patty stuffed with cheese and topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and pub sauce. I chose the Impossible patty version, but you can also get it with their house made black bean burger. Hubby chose the Garlic Girl, a black bean cheeseburger topped with bacon (also made in-house), berbere aioli, lettuce, and pickled onion. Each burger came with fries. Both burgers were spectacular and delicious in their own way. The bacon on hubby's burger was incredible, and his burger was rich and satisfying. By my Juicy Lucy, oh my... Every bite was a flavor explosion and intensely delicious without being a gut bomb shockingly. To top it off, the fries were super crispy and just perfect. WOW is all I can say. Note that while the prices may seem a little higher than what you might expect, Francis Burger is a no tipping establishment, as stated on their menu. For the quality of the food and the great service, it was well worth the price! I'll be back if I'm ever in this area again.f

    Delicious vegan burgers, I usually just get the standard beyond beef ($15) with bacon ($3), hubby…read moregets juicy Lucy ($18) and kiddo gets their kids burger ($8). All come with fries and I love their sour cherry soda. It's never crazy busy and you can order with their waitstaff or with the QR code. Fries are perfectly seasoned and they pay their waitstaff a livable wage so prices reflect the total cost and no need to tip! Maybe that's why all the waitstaff seem so friendly. Have always had a great experience.

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    The Garlic Girl burger. Fabulous flavor!

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