The chili dogs are decent. Wish they used better cheese like they used to. Good prices and the fries are good. Old school bar. I recommend. read more

Gopher Bar - Friendly service. 8/10. - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Local neighborhood dive bar that totally delivers on the experience you expect walking into one of these. The food is fantastic and the menu actually has a lot of options (ramen, egg rolls, etc). We stuck with pretty typical bar fare though and ordered burgers and apps. Coney sauce was delicious! (Basically a chili but without the beans). Fried pickles were very crispy, but still good. Quick service. Cash only! ATM is onsite. read more

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The Gopher is a no nonsense kinda place with decent prices and a good coney. Server was friendly and quick, large selection of alcohol and decent beer choices. The caramel apple Jell-O shot was a bonus Cash only (they have an ATM), one tab per table. read more

Best coney in Saint Paul. Still trying to get the Ramen but it's always out when I go.

A personal favorite of mine. This is one of the last of the true St Paul blue collar dive bars. They have been in business since the 1920's and in this particular location since the 1950's. Check your ego at the door, this is very much a "What you see is what you get" kind of place that has clearly been here for many decades and plans to be around for many more. They have a good selection of bar food and while I have tried their gyros before and found them good, they are famous for their Coney Dogs. They are the best anywhere, with a perfect snap when you bite into them. Portions are big- a regular order of French Fries is big enough to be shared by two people. Definitely try a Coney if you go there. Prices are very reasonable too. They have a good selection of beer, and you can eat at the bar or at a table. The servers are sassy in a fun kind of way. If it's your first time there, plan on getting picked on, again in a fun way. As I said, check your ego at the door. They are in an easy to find location and parking isn't bad at all in the evenings. If I had one complaint, it would be that it's cash only, or as their sign says "F*cking cash only", although they do have an ATM on site. But again, this is the way they have always done it and they aren't about to change for you, me or anyone else. Deal with it. read more

best dogs in the city since i was 21 in 2001 and could first go. the onion rings have always been a favorite too.

Clean!! Table and glassware was spotless! Service was prompt and pleasant. Dave had a beer before we could flip the menus over. Coney dog was made the way it should be! Just like down by Lake Ontario! Yes!!! And they're Greek! So it has to be good! May become my go to place for comfort food. Cash only. Walking distance and quiet on a weekday lunch. Will have to come for a game ! read more

Everything is good for at least for many years . Love this place . Just can't be thin skinned or take stuff personal. BEST CONEYS IVE EVER HAD. read more

67 years old, been going there with my Dad and his friends since I was a little kid. Coney's are great, they also have a menu to choose from; service is good, efficient and pleasant. You may occasionally hear an F bomb dropped, by a customer, maybe a bartender. The place has cleaned up a bit since George passed, as far as decor goes. It's an old school bar, a tich rough around the edges.....go on, get in there, get a Coney, try the Ramen or the daily special... read more

Let me just start out by saying I knew this was a dive bar going in, so expectations were already really low... and I still managed to be surprised by several things about this place. The only reason I'm giving it two stars instead of one is because our server was really nice, attentive, and funny. That said... The place was FREEZING. I wore my double thermal jacket the entire time I was in there and I was still super cold. The heat for sure wasn't on and I'm convinced they had a door open. It was incredibly uncomfortable. The men's bathroom is very, very tight. The two urinals are literally almost touching and you can't walk behind someone to get to the stall if they're at a urinal. I found it really weird to non-ironically hang your establishment's entire personality on being rude, crass, and "not politically correct." All the swear words and rude signs on the wall just set a really negative vibe for the whole place. I also didn't love all the support for the Vulcan Krewe because they have a less-than-ideal reputation... Finally, we didn't find out until the end of the night that there could only be one tab for the entire group. This wasn't a huge issue, but we'd been sitting there for hours ordering drinks and food and it was a total headache to sort out at the end of the night since no one was keeping super close track of what they ordered (because we assumed our server would be doing that). It's also cash only, but that's not a problem if you know beforehand. They also have an ATM onsite! All those minor complaints aside, there were two major things I wanted to specifically call out: 1. Someone was smoking in the kitchen. Several times. It was repulsive on many levels and I can't believe it's tolerated by others on the staff. How disgusting (and illegal). 2. Another server literally fought with a patron over getting a glass for their pop. Literally yelled at the customer. I don't believe the customer is always right, but it was such a weird reaction to asking for a glass after they were given a can of pop without being given/offered a glass. Thankfully our nice server relieved this guy from his serving responsibilities and took care of the older couple. There were two redeeming qualities of this place (other than our server): TouchTunes and the egg rolls! Get the egg rolls. There are many dive bars in the metro area. You're probably better off at any other one. read more

Gopher Bar - Chicken tender basket - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Gopher Bar is a CASH ONLY dive bar located in Lowertown St Paul that is know for its conservative political views and famous Coney Dogs. Despite what you may think or may have heard, the Gopher Bar is a great little spot to hang out and have cheap, cold beer and one delicious hot dog! The service is always great and the regulars are generally friendly. Along side the Coney Dogs, you will find some typical bar fare such as chicken tenders, French fries, mozzarella sticks, etc. Do keep in mind that this is CASH ONLY bar and there is an ATM inside if you need. read more

Gopher Bar - Coney Dog - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This is definitely my favorite bar now...Because they have "RAMEN". Yes that's right "Ramen" not those dinky instant ramen. But one serious contender of "Ramen". This review if mainly about the Ramen. Although the Bar itself is amazing, always friendly, very fairly priced and just unique. But the Ramen... It is Shoyu Based with Yuzu tone. Very smokey probably from the charred bone that makes the broth. The white pepper flavor really round things up here. But also the Crispy pork on top is very smokey and just salty greatness. The noodle itself has nice texture, perfect al-dente-ness. Last but not least the soft boiled egg. This ramen is one of the best in town. It is not always in menu, you have to ask for it. The chef has experience in Japanese cooking and he has been very successful in creating his own version of Ramen! if you're not into Ramen, they also serves "coney dog", Reuben Eggroll. My recommendation get a group of friend and order whole menu and lots of drinks...cheers! PS: cash only! Bring yo dollah read more

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It has had changes and the atmosphere is more welcoming. Prior it was not always glad to serve GLBT community. I found it uncomfortable even though my straight friends were regulars. The new family members and staff are very friendly and welcoming. The food is good read more

Please take Minnesota's mascot's name off this awful place of business. Even a rodent doesn't deserve to be involuntarily associated with this place. I hadn't been in The Gopher Bar for years, went there for the memories. The coneys are ok, but not as good as they use to be. The raw onions overpowered any coney flavor. It is also dirtier and more unkept than I remember and the floor was kind of sticky. I see some reviewers calling this place quaint, a dive or old school; sorry but just because a business has filthy language and what many would call hate speech as decor, does not make it quaint or a dive. People should call it what it is and not hide behind words like quaint to disguise intolerance. It doesn't appear that management has any worries about offending the customers. The Gopher Bar's decor slaps you in the face with politics. Its obvious that the someone at this joint is stuck in the pre-civil rights years or even the pre-civil war era and is not trying to be quaint. There is even a advertisement stuck to a cooler for the League of the South that includes the confederate flag. The League of the South is a southern organization that today, still actively promotes the confederacy ideals and southern nationalism. Search the League of the South and you'll be surprised what you find. I would speculate this is not a bar for most Americans who have real American Values and a good moral compass. When you consider Minnesota's history in the Civil War, it's a shame there is a business in Saint Paul, Minnesota that disrespects the memory of Minnesota soldiers who gave their lives to fight against what the confederate flag stood/stands for. Just a quick reminder to management, Minnesota was the first to volunteer when President Lincoln called for soldiers to fight the southern traitors' to the United States of America. The very traitors who flew the confederate flag, the flag you seem to welcome in your business. In addition, Minnesota had on a per capital basis, the most causalities of any other state in the Union. In addition to the intolerance decor, the f word is part of their decor. Really probably not a good place for parents to bring their children to a have a coney. If I accidentally walked in with kids, I would immediately leave. If a person of color walked into this place, I'd speculate they'd feel unwelcome, insulted and maybe even threatened. I can't but wonder what kind of reception the current mayor of St. Paul would receive at this place. There will be some who say this review is suppose to be about food, the reviews are also about service, ambiance, cleanliness and your overall experience. It's an atmosphere of intolerance, vulgar postings of the F word and in my opinion, a disgusting atmosphere. As far as food I'll repeat what I started with, I hadn't been in The Gopher Bar for years, coneys are ok, but not as good as they use to be. The raw onions overpowered any coney flavor. My biggest regret is I didn't notice the garbage decor until after I ordered my food. In hindsight, I wish I had the guts to walked out after I ordered, something I've never done. read more

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I had them many years ago and they were great! Let's fast forward to today...worst I've ever had!!! First the guy didn't get the order right, then the hotdogs were so hard i could hardly bite through them. I'm really bummed because I've been craving them for six months and finally went. read more

Ha! This place is a visual bewilderment of the senses that serves an amazing Coney. Obviously the Instagramers haven't made it here yet as of this review writing because so many of the pics (John O & Noell R : ) are kinda blurry. I will give a caveat to Noell though that my blurry head shot (which I just realized is there) could be blamed on Kara D due to a Yelp Event at a Saints game earlier in the evening. So the place does cash only. There is a cash machine and the surcharge is nominal. While they offer a menu of various deep fried items, you are here for the Coney. You can get it plain, with onions, or with cheese, or all the above. When these tasty dogs are cooked, they are sitting under a hamburger press. The buns? Mmmmm. The buns. Lightly toasted giving it a nice crunch against the chili and snap of the dog. They get served up in a boat and set down on a piece of wax paper that is your place mat. No frills but do you want frills? No you do not. You want your Coney. If you haven't been, go. If you wanna go, just let me know. read more

One doesn't go to the Gopher Bar for sushi, or an upscale atmosphere, or trendy cocktails. It's an old downtown St. Paul bar known for its Coney Dogs and that's how I'm rating this. Last night was my first time there, and I had the original Coney Dog (excellent) and the Stuffed Green Pepper Egg Roll (mediocre - it would have been better with a creamy horseradish sauce rather than the marinara). All 6 of us had a great time, and tried to get dollar bills to pin to the ceiling - only 3 of us succeeded. As to those who are offended by the decor, they can have their reactions, no problem. I could have chosen to be offended by all the sports memorabilia as I am not a professional sports fan, but it didn't bother me. It's part of the territory and I was fine with it. Go for a Coney Dog and a Hamms and be happy. read more

Gopher Bar - Currency on the ceiling! - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Limited menu but very nice. Coneys served In a Texas Toast hot dog bun with chili and cheese if you like. Very tasty. There are other items, but the Coneys seems to be a leader and are worth a try. This is a cash bar. Money talks, bs walks. That said there is an ATM on site where the unprepared can procure money for a reasonable premium. read more

Will likely become me go-to when I need something comforting. I have a bit of a wait when I eat here but only because everything is cooked fresh. Love that! The coney's are great but don't miss the chicken tenders! read more

This place stands the test of time.... Bad attitudes that you can't help but love em. Coneys are awesome. The entertainment is the atmosphere. Good times!! read more

Gopher Bar - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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If you are not easily offended this place is awesome. Five star dive bar! They have an excellent selection of fried food. I tried the philly egg roll, mozzarella sticks, and their famous coney dog. They claim their coney is the best around, and since I have nothing to compare it to I'll give it to them. I loved the philly egg roll, it even came with au jus for dipping. Super laid back atmosphere. Cash only. Other reviews are saying there was a confederate flag, and some really racist stuff. I didn't see any of that when I was there, just some dumb bumper stickers and stuff. read more

Famous Coney Island Comes with mustard, meat sauce and onions Original - $3.50 Wit Cheese - $4.00 How to order? Sit Down. Shut Up & Wait Your Turn! The way to order (above) is true in every sense you can make out of this joint. In rustic downtown St. Paul, MN, you'll find this dive packing it in with blue-collar laborers, as well as the city's finest government workers and attorney's. This place is old and dingy and reminiscent of the typical "beer and a shot" joint. While the fare here is full of greasy, crunchy bar food, Gopher's staple is their Famous Coney Island. Was it good? While I've had plenty of the real deal in NYC, I feel this joint is sub-par. However, I suppose you can say they live up to their tagline "Best Fuckin' Coney Island In Town". read more

Gopher Bar - Famous Coney Island Comes with mustard, meat sauce and onions Original - $3.50 Wit Cheese - $4.00 - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Awesome food awesome vibes. Staff was kind and we truly had a nice time. Fun to find this kind of place in downtown.

Delicious, awesome, incredible coney dogs in a perfect dive bar. Life is good when dining and drinking at the Gopher. A true classic with the best dogs in these parts! I wish that I could have bought fake meat or tofu dogs......NOT! Heaven forbid. Snowflakes and woke fools would probably be triggered to weep in such a fine establishment. Normal folks? Nope, too busy enjoying the cold beer and great coneys! read more

So glad I could get Coney's. This place is a legend in my family and we love the classic coney's where the taste never fails. Thanks for managing through COVID with your adoring clients. read more

Gopher Bar - The classic with those sweet onions. Perfection! - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Called this place to see how late they were open. The guy said 10. We drove quite a ways and showed up at 9:20 and the guy who had answered the phone said grill closed at 9 He could have told me that when I called! read more

A great dive bar! Maybe the greatest! Probably not, but maybe! Lots of people say it is.... They're right!

A St Paul classic dive bar. Decent Coneys with a good cold beer, what else could you want??

The Gopher Bar covers both ends of the spectrum: GOOD Tasty coneys (especially dig the grilled buns) Cheap beer ($7.50 pitchers all the time) Not an ounce of pretense about the place BAD Conservative/Confederate propoganda everywhere (though everyone is entitled to their opinion) Erratic hours A number of customers that like to show off their ability to exercise their 2nd amendment rights The staff can fall on both sides of the spectrum - as long as you don't piss them off you'll generally be taken care of just fine. Update: Added a star - good bar at the right times. read more

Must be my Sconnie roots that always draw me to the dirtiest diviest bars. I just can't get enough. I love walking into a place where you know nothing has and nothing will EVER change. The classic layers of grime and endless array of uber right wing Americana paraphernalia are so endearing and homey. Hours later, I'm still smelling and tasting my experience. So, you get the coney dogs here. There's really not much else. You can get a coney dog with cheese or a coney dog without cheese. Since I bleed cheese, duh, I got two with cheese and onions. The buns are really good, all fried up on the griddle. The dogs themselves are a bit weird, but I had been forewarned about the odd red color they have. Just eat your food here, don't dissect it, you don't really want to know what it is made of. My group of three also split a basket of fries, darn good, and a basket of onion rights, alright. The soda is canned and served with a glass of ice. I liked that. We all got sodas, two coneys each, and the two baskets of sides for a total of $36. Not cheap, but you're not gettin robbed either. I did see the owner, "Mr. Asshole" himself, pay for some guys' lunch. When he tried to refuse and pay, owner yelled at him "If you try to pay again, you're never comin back in here!" As the fella headed out, the owner grumbled, "Well, what the f***, he got a coney without the dog, I can't charge him for that!" Uh huh, I think deep down Mr. Asshole is pretty nice and was just helpin a dude out with a free lunch. As we headed out, we got a "Good shit?" To which the only acceptable answer is "You bet." I wouldn't want to see what would happen if you responded in any other way. read more

Gopher Bar - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Your advertisement sucks. Found MULTIPLE stickers on my car windows and mirrors. All which DO NOT remove with ease. Business takes no ownership for the mess their stupid stickers leave behind. No interest in a coney - totally satisfied at home. Negative ZERO star rating - Yelp didn't allow that option. read more

Gopher Bar - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I will admit that I was a little bit apprehensive about going here after reading some of the reviews, but I was very happily surprised at the actual experience. First of all, the Coney's are terrific and I was surprised that it was the buttered, grilled bun that really made it fantastic! The dog was great, the cheese generous, and the Coney's sauce flavorful, but that soft, buttered, grilled bun....SO yummy!! Had a nice cold beer...OK I had two beers actually ($3 each) which just complimented it all beautifully. The fries were also terrific and although my husband said that he wasn't going to eat any, he certainly managed to clean out that basket quick enough. In terms of the political leanings, they do have signage and bumper stickers that some people may not agree with, and my husband and I tend to lean toward a moderate stand politically, but there was nothing insulting, or "in your face" in terms of the feeling of the place or our interactions with the people or bartender there. It was a divey sort of place...great for a beer and a dog (or any of the other tasty offerings they had on the menu), and we were comfortable there. We also are respectful of differing opinions, and that should be a part of the mentality if you want to enjoy your visit and you have passionate political beliefs. So...go for a fantastic Coney dog and beer, and just enjoy the atmosphere, and the opportunity to live a new experience. My husband and I will be back to try their numerous homemade eggrolls (taco, pulled pork, stuffed green pepper etc) and probably a Gyro burger which sounded delicious! Check it out and give yourself some time to just relax and enjoy a cold one. Oh...it's also bigger inside than I thought it would be. I had pictured just a bar/counter but they had a long bar and numerous tables as well. read more

As my friend said, "everyone needs a space to go to." If you find your political leanings to be in line with our current President and his views on the world, then this is the bar for you. If you aren't one of those people, please stay away and give your money to someone else. We've passed this bar so many times before. As we wandered around downtown St. Paul one night we finally decided to go in for a coney dog. I wish we had walked right back out after reading the bumper stickers they choose to display. We had some beer (standard options for a dive bar), cheese curds, and coney dogs. The cheese curds were awful. One was cold when I bit into it. This was the first time my mom had ever had a fried cheese curd, and I feel like I let her down. The only saving grace this place has is the coney dog. My husband loved it to the point that he almost wants to go back. It had good flavor, but I felt like it wasn't anything out of this world. 18/100 read more

If you are not overly turned off by the conservative propaganda and dive atmosphere, the Coneys are awesome and keep me coming back for more. It's pretty much all they do, and they do it well. I have been coming here for years and will continue to return. read more

Customer: "can I see a menu?" Bartender: "fuckin' Coneys" Gotta love it! This is the dive bar all other dive bars aspire to be. read more

Gopher Bar - No fucking credit cards - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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went to the Gopher Bar for the first time before the Saints game. tried to chit chat with the staff because it wasn't busy and they were VERY rude. the drinks were over priced for a hole in the wall dive bar, which normally I love and the service was the worst I've had in years! I would never go back and my recommendation is never go there! also, I never do yelp reviews but this shitty , rude staff inspired me. read more

I had to visit the Gopher Bar when I saw their claims to 'THE BEST F*^&KING CONEY ISLAND IN TOWN'. The bar is divey (which is fine) and I didn't care for the decor: the wall behind the bar is covered with conservative rhetoric, profanity, and a vintage nude photo. However, I came for their Coney -- and it didn't disappoint. Served on a griddle-crisped, soft/white hot dog bun, the coney dog included a generous dose of meat, onions and mustard sauce. Cheese is an additional .50 -- and didn't add much to the already-satisfying sandwich. Other sandwiches are available, but I don't think I'll come back to order anything else. Fries are available, along with some other sides. It's worth noting that The Gopher's staff is friendly -- even when the bar is packed during a weekday lunch rush. The Gopher Bar may, indeed, serve the best Coney... but since it's my first one since moving to St Paul, I'll have to keep an open mind... and keep eating. read more

Gopher Bar - If you have kids that are old enough to read, but young enough to avoid profane language, stay clear of the bar area. - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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The food is 5 stars hands down! (if you like bar food) I crave a coney once a week. We've always had good service at the bar.. the table service isn't the same. Go for the food and don't be in a hurry. Enjoy your time here! Can't beat the prices! read more

$3.50 coney dog with LOTS of onions. Delicious fries! It was a pretty tasty treat! Flat Earth Brews served here!! Parking is not fun. read more

Gopher Bar - Coney dog fries and beer - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Great Coneys. Typical local bar. Just a great hockey atmosphere. Been coming here for years and plan to continue. George's place will live forever. Keep up good work Cheri. read more