A Study in Patience and Poultry: The Unhurried Charm of Cedar Inn…read more Tucked away on Cedar Street just outside the bustling Minneapolis perimeter, the Cedar Inn operates on a frequency entirely its own. It is an unapologetic local haunt, a room thoroughly saturated with what one might politely call "character." To cross its threshold is to accept a fundamental renegotiation of time: one must abandon any sense of urgency, as the kitchen operates with a deliberate, unhurried pacing that turns a quick bite into an extended residency. Fortunately, the establishment provides ample diversion for the wait. The space is a veritable playground of local wagering, boasting an array of gambling options that keep the atmosphere charged and the patrons thoroughly entertained while the culinary gears slowly turn. When the food does arrive, the results are largely triumphant. An order of twelve wings, efficiently partitioned among a trio of diners, proved to be the exact mathematical ideal for a shared appetizer. More importantly, they were a genuine culinary delight--crisp, well-sauced, and deeply satisfying. The supporting cast of sides was equally formidable; both the onion rings and the French fries achieved a flawless, golden perfection that many loftier kitchens struggle to master. The experience is not without its rustic quirks, of course. The beverage program is staunchly utilitarian, dispensing sodas strictly by the aluminum can. And while the fryer was clearly working magic on the potatoes and onions, the fried mushrooms suffered a tragic loss of thermal momentum, arriving at the table regrettably cold. "A good local pub has much in common with a church, except that a pub is warmer, and there's more conversation." -- Bill Vaughan Despite the sluggish tempo and the minor misstep with the mushrooms, the Cedar Inn remains a fundamentally great local spot. It is an establishment that knows exactly what it is, requiring only that you adjust your watch to its rhythm. I will certainly be returning--if only to surrender to the pacing once more and investigate the promised draw of their Tuesday tacos. If this dispatch from the local tavern scene was useful to you, please leave a like or comment below so I can keep writing these reviews for your education, preparation, and enjoyment.

Best day ever! Best wings ever!…read moreBest batrendress ever!!! if you're a fan of wings, look no further. the "F'd Up" wings are absolutely amazing. Like... do not pass these up. Heidi is absolutely a kick! She has now made this place a "Visit weekly" spot. She is legitimately the "life of the party" Bartender! D&D look forward to coming back!

Great local bar and restaurant. Stopped in for takeout meal. Great experience. Friendly staff and…read morelots of choices. Over 30 beers on tap; lots of local brews. Nice variety to menu; ordered sandwiches to go. Service was fast and accurate. Took home a bison burger, a bacon blue burger and a Reuben sandwich. All the sandwiches were delicious. Would recommend this stop if you want some fast stick to the ribs bar food. Would be great for family or group, lots of space.

I love to stop into Buster's whenever we land at the airport in the afternoon. The menu is nicely…read morevaried and includes a lot more options than the typical pub or beer bar (though it includes some of that standard fare also). The beer list is one of the best in the Twin Cities, and the selections rotate quite frequently. The bartender is always attentive and food comes out promptly. Parking can be a bit of a challenge at times, with cars lined up for hundreds of yards down both sides of the street. I've learned to drop off my "date" and have her place an order for me so that it arrives when I do!

The Cobb salad was amazing! Huge portion, fresh ingredients, and adding grilled chicken for extra…read moreprotein was only $5.50 more. At $24 total with the chicken, it was a very fair price. The service was excellent -- fast, friendly, and efficient. The place was packed, but everything moved quickly and smoothly. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. The location is great too, right in the main hall of Terminal 1. Plenty of seating, TVs, and draft beers. What more can you ask for before a flight?

MSP location was great for breakfast!! The breakfast…read moremeatloaf was excellent! I'm going to try to duplicate at home! Friendly server named Jen who actually took my order in person instead of a QR process. Printed menus too. i paid with QR app but Jen made sure I did it correctly and confirmed. I would definitely stop again if I have enough time between flights!!

What I support for this establishment is less about its food but more about its message and the way…read moreit serves communities. Ever since 2020, the climate surrounding the George Floyd Square has changed dramatically, and this establishment has become an even stronger integral part of the community as the square itself had represented how the community thrives with its people. A lot of respect for the establishment from that perspective. In terms of food, I would say the soul food, which contained mostly sides, were the main highlight for me. The mac & cheese was salty enough. The fries were solid in a "you can't really go wrong with it" type of way. The candied yams had enough sweetness. The collard greens could taste better but standards must be lower when they're not homemade. I also enjoyed the catfish fillets as they were fried to preserve enough hotness and softness. A lot of what they served, they made on the spot, which was what may be causing longer wait for some. Meat-wise, a lot of items could use further improvement because they were too dry, such as the smoked wings and the beef brisket. The wings were dry to the point that they condensed and got extremely salty. The brisket relied a lot on the sauce and the existing fat on the meat for juiciness while the meat itself didn't have a lot of flavor or juice. As for the ribs, they had some seasoning, and tasted just fine, and weren't as dry. But I have had ribs in Texan barbeque places before and knew what "seasoned" ribs were like and therefore concluded that the ribs here were not spectacular. With all that said, however, I still will return here as often as I can because I love supporting this business. The person serving me was very hospitable and patient. I still got some pretty solid barbeque even if it's not Texas. Besides, outside just the barbeque food, the soul food was solid, like I had mentioned above.

Wanted to love this place for real, but the food for me was just average. Ribs and wings have the…read moresmokey flavor, the mac n cheese and the spaggetti was susprisingly spicy. The Brisket was a lil too tough for my liking, their bbq sauce was good, that saved my brisket.

The owners here were super nice. Will say that this is a place where you want to take it to go…read more Wings were delicious. I brought this to a friends potluck event and it was gone within the first hour. Will recommend calling them ahead of time to put in an order. Additionally, you will need to find street parking.

I had the house fried rice, chicken egg rolls and fried catfish. Maaan I'm telling you all three…read morevery good and the price is very reasonable and not high. The owners are very welcoming and this is a great food spot for your seafood to go highly recommended.

This is fresh on everything, the type of pizza dough that does not bog you down, but fresh and…read morecrisp... great ingredients and nice layout if you want to eat in too with a good, clean bar setting and tables for big groups, families, etc. The servers are professional, attentive and friendly. Definitely a go-to for fresh pizza and related items! Cheers!

We ordered pizza from here last night while we were staying at Great Wolf Lodge, and it was…read moredelivered in half the time that it said it would be delivered in--it was hot and fresh and delicious. The delivery driver was so friendly also! We got a large Triple Pepp, and this was hands-down the winner! So much pepperoni and so much mozzarella-- ooey and gooey! The red sauce was really good, too. We also got a large Bianco, and that one was also good, but it left a little to be desired. We wished there were more sliced tomatoes, but the olive oil garlic sauce with tasty.