Grumpy's is exactly what a great neighborhood dive bar should be. It's got a very local, punk vibe…read moreand feels like the kind of place where regulars actually know each other. They host all kinds of community events, which gives it a lot more personality than your average bar. The bartenders are awesome once they know you're there for the right reasons -- this definitely isn't a party bus full of freshly-21 crowd kind of place (that doesn't stop them but alas), and honestly that's part of why I like it. They've also got a really nice patio that's perfect in the summer (and smokers all year round, lol). If you want a genuine Northeast Minneapolis bar experience, Grumpy's is hard to beat.

I went here with some friends and thought it was a perfect spot for a get together with the guys…read more It is has that dive-bar vibe which was perfect for what we were looking for. We ordered a pizza which was a Heggies which I think is solid. Had a couple beers and relaxed. We thought our server was fine yet not spectacular but he did seem to be working hard. Overall I would recommend to come here to hang out and relax.

Cuzzy's is a dive bar with vibes for days, from the money pinned all over the ceiling to the disco…read moreball to the Tito's bottle light fixture. Absolutely loved this place! The service was extremely friendly. We grabbed a table in the back and ordered a round of drinks. If you're looking for a true Minnesota experience, stop in at Cuzzy's!

Super small dive bar. They do have a patio out back. The night we went (which was a Saturday night)…read morehalf of the patio was closed off for a private party. I'm in my early 30's and I'd say the crowd was a bit younger/college age. Some of them were a bit impatient with bar situation. It did take awhile to get drinks and most groups would just send one person to order multiple drinks because there's not much space to stand at the bar or anywhere honestly. I ordered some slushy drinks for me and a few others. They had a cherry cola flavor and strawberry daiquiri flavor. They were cheap/reasonably prices and okay tasting. Not sure this is a place I'd go back to because of the younger crowd and overall vibes.

A very welcoming corner bar. They have a pinball machine as well as a pool table. The staff were…read morevery friendly and even did us a kind favor of charging one of our phones for us. The drinks were fair priced but delicious.

Love coming here - Atmosphere and vibe is always 100 - Also the pool and touch tunes is a plusread more

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!

First time there, with a group of 6. Had the Dago sandwich with the "works" and a scoop of potato…read moresalad. The sandwich was OK; not as flavorful as I'd hoped, and a little tougher than expected. Not at all bad, and it was nicely filling. The potato salad was quite good. What brings my review way down, however, was the service. Obviously, this is not complicated food to make, but it took well over a half hour from the time we placed our orders until the food arrived. The place was not that busy, so we don't know what was going on. For me, Dusty's was worth a try, but I have no need to go back, especially with so many good options in the area.

Super friendly staff and environment. Dago was on point, even though some red sauce on it would…read morehave made it outstanding. Had a black and tan - was very tasty. Was food to be back.

Great burger with lots of flavor, and you definitely need to get their Bina's sauce with their…read morefries. Fries are a bit unique as they're a blend between a potato wedge and a thick cut fry. Used the fry as a shovel for their sauce. Wonderful Christmas decor as well, Bina's is always a hit in NE Mpls.

I've been wanting to swing by this spot for a while now and decided to venture out in the snow to…read moremake it happen. Parking can be annoying in this area (old cobblestone streets), but there is a paid lot right across the street from the entrance if you can't find street parking. Upon walking in, the bar top itself was packed with regulars at an off hour on a Friday. We sat at a small table by the pull tabs. Fun & divey atmosphere with a pool table and plenty of photo ops. Decided on Bina's Burger (smash burger) with Fries, and a side of Mozzarella Sticks. Loved the classic cup the Coke came in, and I tried both of the Old Fashioned drinks on the menu. Bina's old fashioned is okay, and will do the trick if you're purely looking for effect. The Wisconsin old fashioned is very sweet with muddled cherries and orange. The mozzarella sticks were served with a tomato soup dip which was interesting, but makes sense (grilled cheese & tomato soup). Ultimately the smash burger is the star! Very salty and crispy and delicious! I could see this becoming a regular craving! Water and condiments are on a stand to the left of the pull tabs.

Definitely an old time hangout, great spot out for some bar food fare and a few drinks. Colorfully…read moredecorated (let your eyes adjust to the dark before trying to look too closely!) and with your time to check it out. It was a slow day and service was pretty casual. Food took longer than I thought it would, but all is good. Great place for a recharge break, check it out!

This place is always solid. It is the perfect neighborhood bar. Nothing pretty, full of regulars…read morechatting with their fellow bar mates drinking your basic bar fare. There is really not anything else I can say that hasn't already been said. There's a reason this place has been around so long; It is a place where regular folks come, leave your pretentions and ego at the door and embrace the awesomeness of this place.

Driven past this place a few times, finally went in and gave it a try. Was pretty good but the…read moreburger I got was underwhelming. The sauce (Thai peanut bacon burger) was good but the burger wasn't it. Was a little light on the fries which was already 3$ to upgrade. My GF got the fish special which she said was pretty good but heavily breaded and underwhelming. Got the meal for takeout. Food was ready when it was said to be ready. Parking lot is small but there's plenty of street parking. Maybe I need to give it another go.

When the family and I lived on the north side we enjoyed some very tasty burgers at Tooties. I'm…read morepartial to the Black and Bleu and the Blackjack burgers but honestly both could be more spicy to my taste. Pretty solid wings in a variety of flavors and some really good sandwiches, including a nice Reuben, as well. A genuine neighborhood gem that perhaps might be better known were it to be located elsewhere but seems to fit right in.