Love the food and service. We will be back. The happy hour has great items and great drink…read moreselections.

Visited over lunch on a Friday. The parking lot was packed but we were seated right away. They let…read moreus know the menu had recently changed and shared their recommendations. I opted for the Caribbean Fried Chicken Sandwich which was the perfect balance of sweet and heat. Sometimes I don't love pineapple on sandwiches because they can be overpowering, but this was a welcome addition. The chicken was hot, juicy, and had a nice crunch. The fries were meaty and crispy. I love their list of unique sauce options! We tried their homemade ranch and sriracha honey lime. Both went great with our fries. I'll definitely be returning because of the quality and there are at least a few more items I want to try!

First time here. Enjoyed the food, service and the atmosphere. We tried the brisket wontons and…read morefish and chips. Both were very tasty. Amber chummed it up pretty good with hubby. All of the staff we encountered were friendly. We will be back. Thanks.

Tried this place for the first time. We did takeout. I ordered the broasted chicken with fries and…read morecoleslaw. The chucked was very good. I did not like the fries at all and the coleslaw was strictly vinegar, very bad. My fiance had the steak bites. They were tough and it was mostly mushrooms and onions which were greasy. It came with some wilted lettuce. The truffle fries were ok at best. To be fair, we determined that the food may not travel well and maybe better in the restaurant. So we will try it again. When I picked up the food, there were a lot of people there. So it has to be something

We have eaten here several times now. Doing both take out and dine in and would say it's a great…read moreplace for bar food and some drinks. We have found the service staff to be friendly and good and late night it does seem to be a younger crowd and the bar area gets a bit louder but it's a good energy. Also for take out they have a dedicated spot where you just walk in and pickup your food and leave. So very convenient.

Food was great. Went on St Patrick's Day. Excellent corned beef and cabbage. Loved the sauce…read moreserved with the corned beef. It was the special and so glad my friends picked this restaurant. It was pretty noisy. We did go right at noon so next time after the lunch rush would be a bit quieter. Nice portion of food. I'll appreciate my left overs tomorrow. The staff was excellent. Friendly host and very attentive waitress. She was very busy and did a fantastic job. She never ignored us and kept close tabs on beverages and anything we needed. I only wish I'd of taken a picture of our lovely dinner to share!

We went to get pizza and have some brews because we wanted to try the pizza of the month for…read moreJanuary called Roll with it; it was an egg roll pizza. It was delicious and I wish it would still be available. We also got the Spicy burrata pizza and the spinach dip cheese bread. My dad got a beer flight and I enjoyed the raspberry lemonade seltzer and the apricot mango peach smoothie sour. We went on a weekend so we were also there when you could get coffee and breakfast til 2 so I also got a coffee to enjoy that was also delicious. It was an iced cookie butter latte with vanilla cold foam. It was quite busy inside but we got our food pretty fast and didn't have to wait very long. We did get the last table also available for 4 people and it was nice to be able to have room to sit and enjoy our pizza and drinks. They also have outdoor seating and it's heated in the winter.

Their specialty pizzas are amazingggg. So fun that they have a coffee menu now too! Plenty of…read moreseating inside or outside under their tent. Cute spaces to rent. Friendly and quick staff! Oh, and great beer! One of my favorite local lights.

Stopped at Sunshine Factory on the way to Emagine Willow Creek and this ended up being a really…read moregood find. The place was already busy right when they opened at 11, which is usually a good sign--and it definitely felt like a well-liked local spot. The atmosphere is very classic bar and grill with lots of seating, TVs, and a comfortable, casual feel. I ordered the chicken parmesan and French Onion Soup, and both were really good. The French Onion Soup had a rich, well-developed flavor, and the cheese on top had a slight sharp "funk" to it that actually worked really well. It added a little extra depth instead of just being heavy. The Chicken Parmesan tasted fresh and satisfying, with a good balance of sauce and breading. It had that comforting, homemade Italian-style feel rather than something overly processed. Overall, I would come back. It's not fancy, but it's a solid, reliable stop with good portions and flavors--especially if you're in the area or heading to a movie nearby.

Frankly, I'm shocked that this is my first review of Sunshine Factory because I've been here…read moreliterally dozens of times over the last 20 plus years, and that doesn't even include when they used to be in New Hope. I have always thought very highly of Sunshine Factory; it's packed every night, so do a lot of other people. (If you don't have a reservation and you come in after 4:45 pm on evening, be prepared for a wait.) The food had always been consistently excellent, and the service always had been (and is) fantastic. They must do a great job of finding and training wait staff because the are always friendly and efficient, and fill your drinks when they are even half full. Unfortunately, they have really shortened their menu offerings and I feel quality has slipped. It's true that this location seemed to be more casual than the old location, but the menu was comparable up until late in 2025, when they revamped and shortened the menu considerably. It now seems more bar-food oriented and more like Applebees or Chili's than what it used to be. I feel like Sunshine Factory has switched its business model from high-end diner to middle of the road food, because of a lack of choices and food quality that suffers in comparison to even a year ago. For example, I ordered the special that night, which was meatloaf. The plate came with corn and pieces of red bell pepper, a couple of slabs of meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy. The taste of the meatloaf was meh because it was overcooked and dry. The corn looked great, but had the taste of canned corn (not even frozen corn). The mashed potatoes and gravy were excellent; I just wish the other items on the plate were as good. (I've noticed this decline over my last few visits and no longer feel this is a one-off situation). I have no idea, but I feel that Sunshine Factory has consciously decided to downgrade its selection (the menu is probably a third of the old offerings) and quality, although service remains high. Although it is consistently crowded with returning guests, they run the risk of other people coming to the same conclusion, which will eventually erode the success they have had for decades. I know that the restaurant business is competitive and difficult, but you can't ride on your prior success long-term. I would love nothing more than to see them return to the variety and quality that they are (or were) known for.

Here for a little holiday cheer. Fantastic bartender with Eric. Knows his bourbons and beers! Had…read morea barrel Aged manhattan followed lupulin barrel god cuvée stout Superb. Had to pair this with a blue burger and a bacon bean soup. I wanted to like the soup more but just met the test. Ok. Blue burger didn't disappoint

We wanted to try Rock Elm Revival with the new management, menu and overall vibe. It was good!…read more Service was great! Saturday night, we were sat at a high top in the bar area which was actually perfect for what we prefer. Drinks: I got a Moscow Mule which was nice and crisp! Husband got an Old Fashioned which he said was good. Appetizers: Ahi Tuna Crisps....my fav! So good. Food: I got the short rib tacos, they were good. I will try something different next time. Husband go the Turkey Club which he said was good and looked yummy. Only thing we saw opportunity to improve was the fry game. Nothing special about the french fries.

harvest salad was wonderful and very fresh wholesome ingredients! i could tell everything was high…read morequality and the chicken was very juicy. would come back :) very friendly service as well.

Finally checked this place out as I have been downtown Robbinsdale many times. Overall I was…read moreimpressed. We had an old fashioned and an Espresso martini and they were both good. Plus I will say the price was cheaper than many places charge. The bartender was busy but did take extra time to check on us. The vibe of the place was a little different. Kind of a mix of a dive bar but trying to be a little classier than that. Seemed like many people were regulars at the bar but people sitting at the tables seemed to be on dates and mostly first timers. Overall solid place to go for a solid drink at a good price. We did not try the food but will be back to try it at another time.

I came with a group of friends on a Friday night. We've all come together a few times and have to…read morelaugh that we cannot get a read on any of the wait staff. It always seems like they're upset with us, but I don't think they actually are? I like the vibe of the place, and I love anywhere with a claw machine, kids seem to enjoy it too. The food is decent, pretty much what you would expect. I ordered the guac and roll burger, which was good but could use a little more flavor. Nothing to complain about though, just not as seasoned or spicy as I would've preferred. Overall, still a good experience, just a bit odd.

I came to Maple Tavern in Maple Grove for an early birthday dinner with my aunt, who treated me to…read morea cocktail and a meal. Unfortunately, what was meant to be a celebratory evening turned uncomfortable. Our first bartender was dismissive and unfriendly from the start. The energy felt cold and unwelcoming. Later, a different bartender stepped in and completely shifted the tone as she was warm, attentive, and actually seemed happy we were there. I genuinely appreciated her professionalism. During our visit, a patron seated near us loudly glorified his sexual experiences with Black women. While that may not be the restaurant's fault directly, it created an uncomfortable atmosphere and added to the overall feeling that the space wasn't being thoughtfully managed. To make matters worse, after finishing most of our sliders (which were ordered through the first bartender), I found hair at the bottom of the basket. Finding hair in your food is never acceptable and completely disrupted what was supposed to be a special evening. We quickly paid and left. I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, but the combination of dismissive service, an uncomfortable environment, and a food sanitation issue made this experience disappointing especially for a celebration. I hope management takes feedback like this seriously, because no one should leave a celebratory dinner feeling unsettled instead of appreciated.