Where has this place been in my life!? Someone in my group was in the mood for roasted chicken, so we did a search for places nearby that had it and this place popped up. Never been there so why not try it!? Well, SO glad we did! The food was outstanding, the service was beyond! (THANK YOU HANNA!!!) And the best part is they just started slowly integrating a full bar! The vibes are impeccable and the food is even better! read more

Groveland Tap - Grilled cheese - American Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

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I've been a foodie and a food writer for many years now, and I've got to say that Groveland Tap is as good as it gets. I've yet to try a bad menu item, meet a cranky staff person or sit in a bad spot in the restaurant. Whether you're inside or outside on the patio (summer or winter), you're bound to find the best seat in the house. The staff is incredible, from the front host's that seat you quickly, often asking how your day is going, to the servers who are quick to remember a familiar face. They are kind about offering suggestions, quick to help each other out, and they genuinely know and appreciate the menu. Now for the food. Since I am a diehard burger gal, I immediately went for the All Tapped Up Burger. It is a very unique twist on a BBQ bacon cheeseburger, as the bourbon bacon jam is a sticky, smoky delight that that perfectly compliments the salty creaminess of the cheddar, the juiciness of the burger, and the crispness of the iceberg. The truffle aioli is a lovely touch that perfectly rounds out this wonderful masterpiece, served on a warm, tender brioche bun. I love this burger so much, it was all I ordered my first five visits there. When I finally ventured off, I started simply by asking different staff members what their favorites menu items were. Here's my journey so far: Chips & Queso- This is amazing, and not nearly as simple as it sounds. At home for most people, that's a bag of Tostito's and a loaf of Velveeta. At Groveland Tap, the gorgeous Tajin tortilla chips are served with a spicy cheese sauce that is LOADED with chorizo sausage. It comes with pico de gallo, guac, and salsa macha. Enough for two people, easily! Pierogies- These are as delicious as pierogies get. They are soft, delicate, and stuffed with potato-cheddar. They serve it with a horseradish cream that is supposed to be delectable, but next time I might see if they have a small cup of sauerkraut back in the kitchen. Blue Plate Wings- I tried the bone-in wings with the lemon-garlic parmesan, and they were crispy, yet tender, and the sauce was magnificent. If you love wings, you will not be disappointed. Nashville (MN Hot) Chicken Handheld- Fried chicken breast on a brioche bun. You can have it with or without the Nashville sauce (I highly recommend getting it on the side) and features sweety drop peppers, tomato, lettuce, dill pickles and scallion aioli. The combination here of the hot, crispy, crunchy, soft, creamy, sweet, sour, is out of this world. The scallion aioli is one I started ordering as a side for dipping chips into on future visits. Incredible! Pulled Pork Stacker- They smoke their own meat in-house, so right off the bat, I was looking forward to this one. Brioche bun topped with smoked pork, aged cheddar, BBQ sauce, dill pickles, and cole slaw. You'll need a ton of napkins and it's so worth it!! Juicy, smoky and perfect. Mozzarella Melt- Now this one... it's currently listed as the first item on the Appetizers Menu, and my eyes passed over it 100 times. Without actually READING what it was, I guess I made assumptions. Then I read what it was. It's cheese bread, of sorts. It's garlic ciabatta topped with aged mozzarella and basil pesto... all which sounded good. It also comes with marinara, which initially didn't call out to me, as I get a little picky about Italian food. And I love Groveland Tap so much, I didn't want to have a bad marinara ruin a really good relationship. Throwing caution to the wind, I ordered it, and oh my goodness. The ciabatta was ooey, gooey crispy, the pesto was cool and delicious, and the marinara? I wanted to pick up the plate and lick it clean. It was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and just spicy enough to complement the toasty bread. It's my new favorite! Midwest Mac & Cheese- A special shout out to both John (who recommended this) and Hannah (who recommended we added bacon to it) I can honestly say I have never considered ordering macaroni and cheese at a restaurant. I'll leave that there. But after a manager said it was a favorite of his, I had to take a look. Also, because he and I are both Polish and this Mac & Cheese dish comes topped with grilled kielbasa, how bad could it be, right? IT WAS HEAVEN! The cheese sauce is made in house, and gently covers the most perfect al dente rigatone. It's served with steamed broccoli and a slice of garlic bread. Delicious. New York Cheesecake- Delicious, creamy... as good as it gets. served with strawberry sauce They have a wonderful selection of IPA beer, my faves being the Steel Toe Size 7, and the No. 8 IPA. I wish they'd carry a low carb IPA, but that's like ordering 5,000 calories of food and wanting a Diet Pepsi. Side notes: Try all the aiolis! They are fabulous and so good to dunk anything and everything in. The house made pub chips are good, but the upgrades, whether they be fries, onion rings, sweet potato fries, are worth the $ and calories. So good! One of these days I MIGHT try a salad. read more

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We came here at a pretty busy time, but the server was very apologetic and quick with everything! The FIFA games were on with plenty of room to watch multiple games. I had the All Tapped Up burger which was even better than the server described! One call out I saw was an old lady had fallen on the street. Multiple people were trying to help her get up, but it was one strapping lad from the restaurant staff that came out and lifted her up, literally. He just helped her then went right back to work! I was very impressed by him. If anyone does read this and know who he was, give him all the props! read more

Groveland Tap - All Tapped Up burger - American Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

Diverse menu; nice beer list; limited ciders on tap; plenty of parking & seating mid-afternoon (went at 3 pm); have to say fish & chips were crispy but NOT fresh (hardly Luke warm!) so breading did not stick. Fries were also barely warm. Small tartar sauce & NO ketchup for fries. Testing full bar; has been beer & wine only. Services was spotty but welcoming. Cool ambiance w/ old pulls. read more

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I hate to say this because Groveland Tap has always had a special place in my heart, but unfortunately the food has become pretty mediocre. I've gone a couple of times recently to try some of the newer menu items, and it's just hasn't been worth it in my opinion. The space itself is cute and cozy, and the service is always great but sadly, the food just isn't where it used to be. read more

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Fun, laid back atmosphere. Friendly staff. Good food, and tons of great beer choices! The remodel is looking great!! read more

Groveland Tap - Updated interior. - American Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

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Always hoppin @grovelandtap in St.Paul, for good reason. Great food. They have done some updates over the last year or so and have a year round patio out back. The menu has done some recent changes but classics are still there, just make sure to peep the daily specials to see what days some things are available if you're hankering for something specific. With some updates I asked the server their favorite item and went with the suggestion and wow... this burger was top notch. Tapped Burger (it was so tasty and a perfect mix of some sweet in with the salty. Bourbon bacon jam, truffle aioli, white cheddar and iceberg lettuce on a brioche bun big yum factor) Pickle Fries and Homemade Ranch (these are the good good ones. Cut the long way, crunchy batter and really good ranch yes please. NOTE: only there on Thursdays) Sweet Potato Fries and their Chipotle Peanut Aioli (I enjoy sweet potato fries but everyone does them differently so I usually let someone else get them and take a mental note. Went for it and so glad I did. These were PERFECT. Tasted like a real sweet potato was cut and lightly fried to make soft but solid fries, the dip is pretty awesome too, you just gotta get them) Also pictured is their cheeseburger with an extra patty - all of their burgers and sauces are delish. Seriously. not pictured but a classic here is their Chicken Tender Melt (available on Wednesdays) If you haven't been, you gotta. If it's been a while, check out the menu updates. If you already love Groveland, we can be friends. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram! read more

Groveland Tap - American Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

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Great food and service. Best place to get pierogis in my experience. Also they are part of the dumping passport with St. Paul. It's worth checking on if you're around the area. Tavern vibes in terms of the ambiance. read more

We stopped by Groveland Tap for lunch after a birthday sauna session at Awaken for Wellness. I'd been here years ago, but this was the first visit for my husband and daughter. We went on a Monday around lunchtime. It was busy when we arrived and got even busier closer to 1 p.m., but we were seated immediately in one of their cozy high-walled booths. My kiddo especially appreciated how private the booth felt. We ordered queso and chips and boneless wings in lemon garlic and Creole dry rub as appetizers, then the patio burger, cheeseburger, and chicken bacon ranch wrap, all with fries. Drinks were root beer and fountain sodas. The boneless wings were our favorite. They tasted like they were fried twice, super crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Both the cheeseburger and patio burger were excellent and very flavorful. We were honestly relieved, since we've been to other places lately where the beef felt totally unseasoned, but that was not the case here. Our server was awesome, attentive, accommodating, and genuinely kind. My daughter has a peanut allergy, and our waitress made a point to notify the kitchen to prevent cross-contamination, which we really appreciated. The fries were just okay for us. They're crinkle-cut, which can be hard to get truly crispy without burning. The root beer also tasted a bit flat, which was a small disappointment. That said, overall we kept commenting on how good the food was, and my family is already talking about coming back for burgers and milkshakes next time. We were just too stuffed for dessert on this visit. We'll definitely be back. read more

Came here every time i visited and now that i live here i often forget how fun this place is. Great beer list on tap and sodas for the non beer drinkers this old school bar has amazing jucy lucy's with crinkle cut fries and some killer cheese curds and fried pickles. They have remodeled and added parking its a great lunch or dinner when in St Paul! read more

Groveland Tap - American Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

Came on a Friday night because it wasn't too busy and got a veggie burger! This was my first time trying a non meat burger and it wasn't bad! I really like their appetizers, especially the buffalo cauliflower wings. If you're looking for some decent bar food and a chill vibe, check this place out! read more

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I have been a fan of the blue plate restaurants around town, and I was excited to check another one off my list. This location is a different vibe from their other businesses - more relaxed and small town bar and grill feel. I found the inside to be very eclectic, with old pull tabs on the wall and arcade games located throughout. The service was great, as always with blue plate locations. The food was slightly less sophisticated as compared to my other blue plate favorites, like Longfellow and Highland. The turkey burger was still fantastic, as always. Wonderful location in Groveland neighborhood - street parking is best. read more

Groveland Tap - American Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

Legit neighborhood pub. Great cheese curds, great queso fundido! Strong burgers, just nothing wrong with this joint. Classic vibe with beer tab on all walls. Service was prompt and timely. read more

Groveland Tap - Queso Fundido & great cheese curds! - American Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

Food was good, but menu didn't have a lot of variety, Good fit for the neighborhood - comfortable and friendly spot to hand out with friends and get a drink. Decor and furnishings are a little dated, but service is attentive. Ordered a NA wine, a milkshake, nachos, a burger, and the daily special. Wine frizzante was served chilled in a wine glass. The black cherry milkshake was sweet and creamy but was cherry syrup mixed in soft serve vs cherry ice cream. The chicken nachos were very good - nachos were crisp, chicken was tender and flavorful, pico and sour cream were cold. The daily special that day was pot roast special was a large portion of pot roast served with baby carrots, a biscuit, and mashed potatoes with a well of gravy. The beef was fork-tender and had a tasty rich flavor. The Ellsworth Lucy burger was well-cooked, well-seasoned, and flavored well. We had sweet potato tots on the side which came with a chipotle sauce. The tots had great texture - soft inside with crisp exterior, and the chipotle sauce was creamy with a nice kick. read more

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Nice place for a family dinner, especially on the covered patio that's very kids friendly. The burgers were tasty and the service was snappy. We had a party of five and seating was quick. Fun place for a family gathering and parking is convenient. read more

I don't have any pictures as I just joined this app and don't usually shoot pics of my food until I did. That being said I discovered this place on a work lunch. Have come back numerous times on my own with family and friends. The fish fry is one of the best I've had. The burgers are dynamite. Onion rings and cheese curds way above average. And to top it all off, every single waiter/waitress I've had has been awesome. Quickly has become one of my favorite places to go. read more

On the hunt for an authentic Juicy Lucy led us to Groveland Tap on a hot summer day in the Twin Cities. The ambiance is that of a pretty standard sports bar anywhere in America, but maybe on the slightly nicer side - this is no dive. It's clean and welcoming inside, and on a hot day it was very chilly indoors so since their patio was shaded we took our meal out back, which was actually lovely. Three of us ordered burgers and I got the poutine. Something I love about travelling further north in the Midwest is you're treated to more cheese curds and the influence of Canadian fare, such as poutine. Why this hasn't caught on as much as far south as KC is strange to me, I mean, who doesn't love french fries, cheese curds, and gravy? Seems like a no brainer. At any rate, aside from our entrees we all decided to share an appetizer of fried cheese curds, and sample some local brews. The highlight of this meal to me were the cheese curds and the local blueberry beer I sampled. All of the other food was good, but not remarkable, in my opinion. The cheese curds though, those were damn good. Lightly battered and fried they were light and chewy, just as they should be. I feel like especially when you don't live up north it's much easier to find sub par cheese curds, and I don't know if this is just the quality to expect in MN, but they were insanely good. If I lived here I don't know if this place would be in my usual rotation for dinner or lunch, but it would certainly be a good contender for a happy hour as I think the stars here are really the appetizers and selection of local beers. read more

Groveland Tap - poutine - American Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

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We have been loyal Blue Plate Restaurant Group patrons for about a decade, but just discovered Groveland Tap in 2025, and have been visiting once or twice a month. Today, we were seated in a booth, as we always do (due to back issues), and were informed that the happy hour menu was not available in those seats. We asked to be re-seated, just to receive a happy hour menu that no longer had wings on it, which was the whole reason we came across town, in sub-zero temperatures. If this is "hospitality," you can keep it. We were so frustrated by the experience, we will no longer visit any of the Blue Plate Restaurants. read more

Great neighborhood bar and grill. Super beer selection. Menu has something for everyone and a few surprises. Service is good and love their back patio. One of our favorite places to eat read more

Please ignore my initial review. Everything has changed on the menu and I am sad to say that it is not for the better. Every food item that I mentioned is no longer available. Why they changed a menu so drastically is beyond me. This is a bar! People want a menu that represents bar food. Do it well (which they always have) and the patrons will be happy. Sorry, trying to make the menu items seem more upscale is not working. Poor execution, and again, this change was not needed. The surrounding neighborhood has always supported Groveland Tap and I'm afraid that may not be the case in the future. Please do not do this to the other Blue Plate restaurants! read more

The employees are amazing. The management is the worst! They don't respect the neighbors at all! They instruct their delivery drivers to deliver and park in the alley and on the apartment next door private property. Neighbors can't get into their garages or out of their parking spaces! Of course, they have to keep their parking lot and spaces open so they can maximize profits! And they've had the police called many times for noise complaints, as they have companies use loud pressure washers to clean differnt things, usually between 10-2am. Of course, it can't be during a time they are making their $$. The tiny sign on the front door that says respect our neighbors is a total joke. This is no longer the kind, hole in the wall it use to be. Just another cookie cutter please to have a beer and a basic $20 burger and fries. Tens years went from 5/5 to 1/5. It's sad honestly. read more

Groveland Tap - They love to disrespect their neighbors by having their deliveries block parking spaces, the alley and garages. (Which is illegal btw) - American Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

The food was great! Cheeseburger for the hubby and I got the pierogi's. They were delicious! Parking at this place is a bear, even though the do have their own lot and street parking. By the time we left there were quite a few people waiting to get in. It was good, but I probably wouldn't wait for a table. Bartender was friendly. read more

Groveland Tap - Pierogi's - American Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

Meh, salad was all wilted, soaked in dressing, just really unappetizing. Service also just meh. Waited forever to get acknowledged.

We came here for dinner before a Timberwolves. This place wasn't as packed and was able to get a table. By the time we were done with our dinner, the place was pretty full. We started off with some cheese curds. These were perfectly fried but nothing special. My wife ordered their BCO Lucy and I ordered their Cajun Lucy. Both were ok, but I didn't care for the cheese on top of the patty. While I love cheese, having double cheese might be a pit much. It takes away the flavor away from the beef on the first bite. In this case the Cajun spice that I was looking for. The cheese wasn't dripping out of these either. While the burger was still good and service was great, not sure if I'd return for a juicy. They do have an extensive beer selection, so I would probably come back for some beers and maybe a juicy. read more

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There broasted chicken used to be fantastic, but the last two times I've ordered it, the chicken was small and dried out. I would not recommend it. read more

I've been going to bars at this location since it was a 3.2 bar called The King and I. flash forward a decade or two and the Blueplate Group has turned it into a neighborhood institution. The food and the beer are a step above your average bar, but the vegetarian options are limited and vegan almost non existent. Earlier in their run, they had more creative vegetarian options but those have fallen away. The pierogies are tasty and meat free, but I wish they would be more creative like the did. How hard would it be to offer black bean or mushroom tacos as an option? I will go back and I will continue to mutter my cry for different food options. read more

Groveland Tap - American Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

The new menu is MUCH better than the last, tired selection of grossly over-priced food. We used to joke about how bad the food was and how expensive. We live in the neighborhood and go to the Tap for it's ambiance, good service, and convenience. The prices are sky high considering it's bar food. The beer selection is weak at best. Where are all of the local brews? Freehouse brand is NOT good. It seems like the customer gets gauged at the Groveland Tap. read more

I can't really find anything bad to say about this spot. I had run the Fargo Marathon earlier in the day and this was the location for my tradition post-marathon-burger. It did not miss! I sat at the bar, which was kind of dead, but it was 6pm. I had a couple of beers (the selection was fine) and the BCO Lucy. What's a Lucy, you ask? It's basically a burger with cheese cooked in the center. When it arrived, the bartender warned me about how hot the cheese would be and told me to use the toothpick to skewer the inside and let the molten lava (cheese) cool for a minute. I ate the sweet-potato tots while waiting (they were FABULOUS!), then went in for the burger. It was very good and the inner-cheese was still quite hot. Atmosphere was good, service was good, food was excellent, and price was appropriate. Bravo, Groveland Tap! read more

Seems very active and pleasant, with good food and excellent service. Their cheese curds are quite good.

Good bar food What stood out to me was the pretzel. It was sooo good and fulfilled my long awaited craving for a homemade pretzel with cheese sauce and you get 2! The cheesecurds were freshly made. I'm not a cheesecurd person unless they're made to order. They had a "light crispy batter" so you really tasted the salty cheese versus a heavy batter which over powers the cheese. Their homemade ranch was very good too! I'm a ranch snob. The fish fillets were VERY meaty and again I liked their batter. They had a variety of ice cream shakes. It was very busy when we got there but the service was excellent! There's a small parking lot but be prepared to park on the street depending on when you visit. read more

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Solid burger. Great bevs. Lovely server. Newly remodeled. Always busy, so be sure to get a reservation in the dinner hour. The area by the arcade games gets LOUD with shrieking kids so beware of noise level with tots. Amazing experience, so glad to have them back! read more

Groveland Tap - coors lite - American Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

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I'm always on the hunt for a great lunch spot, and Groveland Tap definitely makes the list. They have a considerable selection of beer and fabulous burgers/sandwiches. My party ordered the patty melt, stroganoff burger, and the daily lunch cheeseburger special. Clean plates all around. You can't go wrong here if you are looking for a local brew and burger. read more

We have the MSP Pub Pass and Groveland Tap was in it. The beer we got (blueberry) was pretty good!! The place is different then the other breweries we have been to as it's more of a pub/diner. It is pretty small so I'm sure it gets busy! Nice outdoor area in the front with picnic tables. The food looked good and would consider getting food from here if ever in the area again. If you're looking for a simple no fuss bar with pub food you would love this place!! read more

Groveland Tap - a sign for a restaurant - American Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

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This afternoon I had the pleasure of sitting on the patio at a local favorite, Groveland Tap. The ambiance outside was very cute, with string lights and flowers scattered around the patio. It is enclosed so it felt private to just the restaurant. Our server was extremely attentive and helpful with questions. We tried a couple different drinks, all of which were refreshing and I ordered the western burger with sweet potato tots. The sweet potato tots are on the appetizer menu, and u would definitely come back to get the appetizer size! The western burger was cooked well and was very enjoyable with the crispy onions on top. I do recommend the sweet potato tots as they were a fan favorite among the group! read more

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Great local watering hole that recently (2023) finished renovations and expanding their footprint. One of the few neighborhood restaurants with a parking lot and now a newly added patio. The food is standard Americana but they do it well. A favorite of mine is their western burger with sassy BNQ sauce and thick bacon. They've also updated their side offerings with Cajun fries which are excellent. Plenty of TVs and a larger bar area so there's always a view of the game but there's enough booths and nooks where the game doesn't need to take priority. You can focus on the fam, date or significant other. read more

Groveland Tap - Western burger - American Near Me - St. Paul, Minnesota

Stopped by Groveland Tap with my husband for a date night. They had many private booths which was nice and quiet. Parking was tough because there was only a small parking lot next to the building. We parked on the street a block over which was fine. Very nice neighborhood. I've been trying Buffalo cauliflower everywhere and this was my 2nd favorite. They only serve wine and beer but had an expansive list of both. Our drinks were fine. I chose a wine that was $15 per glass. Little spendy but worth it. I had a Cajun Juicy Lucy and my husband had the Turkey burger. His meal won...by far!! Surprisingly even with jalapeños and pepper Jack cheese, my burger didn't have very much flavor. His turkey burger had curry seasoning and peanuts. It was delicious. He said it was the best turkey burger he's ever had. I agree. Our server was super attentive so service was impressive. I would like to try different menu items next time- think the hubby will stick with the turkey burger. Overall great date night spot. read more

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The Groveland Tap is a family favorite. I can't think of another restaurant where we go just for the apps as a family. They are delicious and it is such a chill environment to enjoy them in. When do fried pickles, cheese curds, and poutine, coupled with the Best Brown Ale in the Cities, not make you feel better about life? (I am aware Brown Ale is not considered a "sexy" beer, but Freehouse might change your mind.) Our waitress was friendly and fast and answered all our questions about their renovation satisfactorily. Having a rough day? Your answer is Groveland Tap. Feeling good about life? Head to Groveland Tap with some friends. You are just going to leave happier for the experience. It proves true every time. read more

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After a big remodel, I am so happy to announce Groveland Tap is back and ready for action! The remodel allows for more seating and a completely redone bar to allow guests to have separation from dining / the bar. All former games have been moved to the entry way maximizing space. The food is exactly as it was - you cannot go wrong with any burger and crinkle fries. I do not know any other Saint Paul Resturant that serves crinkle fries so every time I visit, this is a must. I cannot wait to come back. Excellent! read more

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I bought some pub passes and Groveland Tap was the first stop on our tour. We made reservations and were seated right on time. The pub passes get you one free beer under $7 which was pretty much all of their tap beers. I had a Summit Oatmeal Stout. We started with some cheese curds for an appetizer. I opted for a burger with tomato, lettuce, and fried onions. It comes in a basket with crinkly fries. Burger was hot, juicy, cooked perfectly. Fries were crunchy and salty. So good. Lots of running needed to wear off those calories but it was worth it. Inside we were socially distanced and all were masked. There were many blue picnic tables outside for a sunny, warm day. read more

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Great burgers and juicy Lucy's. Excellent beer selection. Friendly wait staff and bartenders. A staple of Mac groveland.