Fantastic venue! It's a nice, cozy and inviting spot. I was there for a private event, so I can't…read morespeak to the normal atmosphere. But I thought it was for sure a vibe! The servers and bartenders were so attentive and efficient with the food and drinks. The Nashville chicken bites were a big hit for appetizers. The staff noticed and eventually came out with a huge tray of chicken! I would highly recommend checking out this place! I will definitely be back for a standard night out.

Went here to grab drinks for my friend's birthday. She had been here before but it was my first…read morevisit. She made reservations but it was nice out so we decided to sit on the patio which was fairly empty. The drinks were definitely interesting and fun! We all got different drinks the first round. My friends shared a few apps. Overall it was a nice time. The server gave us some bday shots (my bday was right before my friends) so that was really nice. The space inside is smaller so I definitely recommend making reservations! Plenty of street parking.

Honestly kinda bummed, the drink I got was recommended, then the server was changed out and I was…read morenever checked on. I had to ask 2 people for a bill (for one drink.) Also there was another patron who was really loud and kinda taking over the calm ambience. The older gentleman was my initial server and was lovely, easy to converse with and very friendly. The two younger women seemed annoyed to be working so not sure why they were left on shift...

The bartender Greg took amazing care of us. He put together what he called a French Mountainside…read moreand it was one of the best cocktails I've ever had. Well worth a visit even if you aren't staying at the Lofton.

Francis Burger Joint is a fully plant-based (vegan) restaurant which also has plenty of gluten free…read moreoptions! It is a casual spot with ample seating. They have QR codes on each table so you can order on your phone, and they have WiFi available. Alternatively, someone can take your order if you'd prefer! For the burgers, you can choose between the impossible patty or the black bean patty. For the chicken sandwiches, you can choose grilled or fried vegan chicken. For beverages, they have cocktails, mocktails, wine, beer, THC drinks, milkshakes, pop, lemonade, and more! There are so many options which is great! The fries are crispy! One of my friends went with the ranch fries which were good, but in my opinion it was not worth the $2 upcharge for the amount of seasoning that comes on them. I would recommend sticking with the regular fries and ordering a side of ranch as a dipping sauce instead! This is the only place that I'm aware of where you can get a vegan juicy lucy! It is very cheesy, and it's fun that there's a meatless version of a MN classic! It was messy to eat though so make sure to have a napkin nearby! I really enjoyed the atmosphere, and would go back! I think it's be a great place for hanging out with friends, especially if there are any vegans or vegetarians in the group!

I have never actually eaten in person at Francis, but I love to get takeout from here!…read more They have a good variety of burger toppings to get. However, my go to is the Rodeo Burger. I love a burger with a little crunch and the fake bacon definitely fulfills that wish for me. The BBQ aioli and jalapeños go together so well! Their fries are good too. A nice little shoestring :) Orders are always ready quickly and food is still warm when you get it home, which is awesome!

Came here and got bottomless mimosas! First thing I entered the guy who created me was so so…read morefriendly and explained that the paintings on the wall were Luna and Bear the owner's dogs, so cute!! $17 for bottomless is pretty worth it and our server was attentive and kept filling our glass even before we finished. I got the farmers hash and expected to need to add some salt and pepper but was flavorful enough without! The patio is also a great vibe for Minnesota summers. I'll definitely be back!

Went for an early dinner here before a show downtown with a group of 5 ladies. We had reservations…read morefor 4:15 and arrived on time and thought it was an adorable little place. It seemed a little loud though, even though the restaurant wasn't close to Full. There was some confusion with us originally getting the wrong menu but after it was all sorted out, seemed like a good selection! A couple of us got there a little earlier than the others and ordered cocktails - right from the beginning the service seemed a little slow. Our cocktails took a minute, and then it took even longer for them to take the orders for the other gals. We got a couple of shareable that were all great and ordered our meal . But again, everything seemed very slow. It took forever for us to get our food - we were nervous. We were going to be late for our show that was just a few minutes down the road because our main courses took so long. I had the Luna burger and it was decent a little dry, but it had good toppings on it. Everyone seemed pretty pleased with their food overall it's just a shame that the dinner experience took so long. I also found the prices were a little high for the quality of food you were actually getting. I wouldn't tell somebody to never go there, but I would tell them to prepare for a wait jic it was always like that.

Holy Moly! How did I not know about this place? If you like…read moreyour cocktails a little unusual but delicious and reasonably priced, you need to visit. It looks closed but it's hopping, even at 5 on a Monday. It's divy in an unassuming way, and cool as heck. No pretention just great drinks and delicious hotdogs. I had a vegetarian one with pineapple and some sort of spicy peanut sauce. Just get it, OK?!

Wow the cocktails here were incredible! It's such a cute, small hidden place but they offer super…read moreunique and delicious craft cocktails at the same price of basic bar cocktails many other places! They use unique spirits and combine flavor profiles creatively to make cocktails that are different than anything I've tried before. It's hard to tell what the drinks may taste like based off of the ingredients but don't be afraid to ask the friendly bartenders. They have a parking lot in the back, a patio attached, and you order at the bar. They change their menu a decent amount so I won't harp on about the cocktails we tried, but I will say they were all well garnished and delicious. I hope to be back here soon!

What a fun and engaging Sunday morning. arrive at 11:00 am and get a…read moreMimosa. Pick a project and they had a sample of most. Then you get your kit with all supplies. The mimosa Is bottomless and they keep It coming. Then you drink your mimosa and do your project. So fun. They do not have food but you are welcome to bring food or order delivery for food. Really relaxed. Staff is so helpful. We will Be back. What a great day.

Came here for a work team-building event and had a wonderful time!…read more Paid street parking available on surrounding streets. There's probably parking garages as well! The space is fun and quirky: loosely circus-themed decor mixed with splattered paint and supplies leaves a feeling of organized chaos. After checking in, you are assigned a table, which you may share with others! Pick your project, order a drink, and get to work! Staff are very friendly and always around to help you out, if needed! The project options are varied, so everyone should find something that they enjoy! Minimal experience required and the instruction sheets are pretty good at explaining what to do! I had the Freakshow cocktail, which was their take on an espresso martini! Tasty, standard cocktail enjoyed while building my Stone Serving Board project.

You enter through a door in the back of the building where the parking is located. I had…read morepreviously been here for a birthday party outside but had never been inside. Upon entering we were greeted by a woman who was clearly wearing multiple hats as she seemed rushed, a bit off putting and quite frankly distracted. It was Juneteenth the middle of the afternoon and there were maybe 6 people at the bar and one other table besides ours with 2 diners. The person seating us was also our server and the bartender. Menu is small but the items we ordered were all fabulous! Every single one! The collard green dip with cornbread pita chips was absolutely delicious - Think spinach artichoke dip but soul food! The salmon croquettes with lemon herb aioli and arugula salad that accompanied were fresh and light! The catfish sandwich with fries was hot, crispy and well seasoned with fresh lettuce and tomato on a perfectly tender brioche bun. I want to return so bad for the food but it was clear this host, server, bartender and partial cook was pulled in too many directions and that severely compromised our service and gave us stand off energy as first time patrons. I looked it up and she is actually one of the owners. She came across as irritated especially once we didn't order any alcoholic drinks first and then very short and curt following. What took the cake was her telling us she was leaving for the day and needed to close our tab while we were eating. Didn't ask did we want to order anything else and there was another server taking her place and an empty restaurant! My partner had to put his sandwich down wipe his hands pull out his wallet while she stood there impatiently. Then proceeded to linger around hugging her regular bar patrons. It was clear this is a "regulars" spot and if you're not one you're rolling the dice on the service you may or may not get. We were patient and didn't complain because it was Juneteenth and our intention to support black restaurants all weekend. I have many previous years in the industry as a cook, host and GM and I was stunned to know that she was one of the owners when I looked it up. Had planned to return for live music but unfortunately the off putting energy and unwelcoming vibe may have squashed that possibility. I hope they improve service because the food is delicious and deserves attention from a larger and more sophisticated audience.

Great Saturday Brunch with friends! The ambiance was dimly lit and welcoming. There are a few…read moreseating options. Which was nice. We were greeted right away. The food and menu choices were sooooo good. It was hard to decide. Two of us finally chose the chicken and waffles. The wings were well seasoned and the waffles were cooked to perfection. The side fruit was yummy too. Our other brunch buddy chose the chicken biscuit sandwich! It was soooo good that one of us ordered the chicken biscuit sandwich to go. The drink choices were also very inviting!

Relaxed but nice cocktail lounge; it was a little hard to find at first because it doesn't have a…read moresign, but it's below street level with a window sign that says "cocktails." The service was appropriately lowkey and prompt. Their food might seem a bit expensive, but their portions are generous. The fries were reminiscent of McDonald's fries in the best way, just fresher and crispier! We tried the Parlour burger and the chicken sandwich, both of which were simple but delicious.

The Parlour burger used to be thicker double patties but have gotten way thinner over time. Each…read morebeef patty is much thinner now than it used to be so the outter edge crisp is somewhat all throughout the patty being that thin. This makes the burger really chewy and you really can't taste the beef anymore like you used to when it was thicker. I would take this as it's not as good as it used to be. It is not as good as the original hype from the beginning. In conclusion, I do not think it's worth the $19. I rather get a cheesesteak for $16 at Tono's which comes with fresh not burnt fries rather than come back here and get a burger here. It's highly unlikely I will be back here. I honestly feel like the burgers have gone way WAY downhill. The fries here have gotten terrible so I stopped getting the fries a long time ago. They are not soft crisp like they used to be. They are too golden brown color, almost like burnt hard fries. I never like to eat down here. I normally would order the Parlour burger upstairs. The basement part which is Parlour has a weird smell like a locker room smell so that's why I don't like to eat down here.

This is such a fun vibe. Especially if you can get a seat at the booth. There's usually live music…read morewhich adds to the ambience as well

Such a cool and fun experience! We were in the area for dinner and on a whim decided to check out…read morethe "speakeasy" in the area. We had no idea where to go, but heard to go down an alleyway behind up-down and then saw a random door that we had no idea was the entrance until another group came over! We knocked and they slid the door hole open to speak, it was so fun! Felt like a real speakeasy. Once we were in, we were seated in the back. There was an hour and 1/2 limit, but that was plenty of time for us to have a drink. I ordered the Me Espresso and my husband ordered the special of the day, which was a scotch with a special twist. Both were delicious! Definitely a little pricier, but the atmosphere made up for the cost. Overall I would definitely recommend! Next time we may wait for a booth to be served out of a window in the wall, did not know about that until we got there! Such a fun touch.

Stopped here to grab drinks prior to our dinner reservations at Nolo's. It's a smaller space but…read moredefinitely a nice vibe. They had a DJ but was playing some pretty unique music that didn't really match the vibes of the crowd in my opinion. The drinks were good. If you're able to grab a table they have waitstaff who will take your order. You can also order food which is a scaled down menu from Nolo's. We tried the whipped feta which was good. Overall had a good time and great views.

Recently visited the rooftop bar, as a group celebrating birthday. Love a rooftop vibe!! We went on…read morea Monday night and we basically had the place to ourselves. Quick heads up the menu and bar options do differ slightly as they don't offer everything up top. (Smaller bar and few less food options/no French fries) The group enjoyed our foods!! Pizza was good sized, burgers/sandwiches had nice flavors. We had a quick little issue with the bill but it was handled fairly quickly. Enjoyed our summer night in the roof top. Added the review to NOLOs as well.