Hands-down the best burger I've ever tried! Even better than Matt's Juicy Lucy and that is very hard to beat. Three types of meat, oozy cheese, buttery crispy bun - yep it's heaven. Awesome cocktails and ambiance too :-) read more

Parlour - Best burger! - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Service is subpar only because it's such a popular place and always packed. Self seating makes the table availability hit or miss but the ambiance is perfect for a chic evening of socializing. Be sure to come hungry because the burger will change your life. By far, the best in town. I also liked the cauliflower and the drinks here are great too. read more

We went to Parlour for cocktails before our dinner reservation at a nearby restaurant. The cocktails we had were excellent. I had a dill cocktail that had a wonderful summer feel to it (which was welcome in mid September during the last breaths of summer weather), and my friend had a fruity cocktail, I'm sorry I can't remember which one, which was tasty without being overly sweet. The atmosphere was perfect: trendy, great interior design, warm, and sexy. I highly recommend Parlour. We felt comfortable wearing dressy-casual, but I would also visit if we were wearing even dressier attire. read more

Over the last year or so my friend and I have been going all over the Twin Cities trying out what are supposed to be the best burgers. Read the Twin Cities best of lists, you name it, we tried it. The Parlour burger, we both agree, is tied for #1 with one other place. So much flavor out of such a simple type of burger. The music they play is also very good. They clearly put thought into every part of the experience. This is now the burger I judge all other burgers against. read more

Crafty cocktails and a list of libations so vast you need readers to see them. Check it out early for good seating - there are some plush pillows and couches and great conversation spots for groups. Try the popcorn and by all means, order the burger and fries. Thin and crispy (like Freddy's) and arguably the twin city's best burger. It should be on your absolutely go there list if you're in town or living nearby. read more

The 11-12 dollar hamburger is worth it. It comes with nothing. It's still worth it. It's worth the awkward seating, the snotty/apathetic wait staff, and all the sneering young upwardly mobile twenty somethings paying top dollar for rail drinks. Prepare to be there at least two hours, start to finish, for a 10 minute hamburger. Would I go again? No, but it was worth every goddamn second. read more

Parlour is a sweet nook downstairs from Borough, dark and cozy spaces to nestle in, and a fun cocktail menu. Their customer service has been consistently friendly and servers are informative about their drinks. Good job on training :) Sufficient food menu and quality offerings. My only complaint is that the music is MUCH too loud so it actually makes talking with friends a chore and striking up conversations with your neighbors is almost impossible. In that regard, it doesn't create a sense of community. Worth a trip because even if you don't enjoy Parlour, you can just head back upstairs to Borough! read more

Five stars for best burgers. Taking off 1 star overall because they're prices have skyrocketed and because they're pandemic options for pickup aren't great (you have to go inside/no curbside). read more

I so badly want to leave a great review. The burgers at Parlour have a reputation all their own, and for good reason. A desire for a great burger is all the excuse you need to visit Parlour. However, the service was lacking. We waited over half an hour for our drink order to be taken and then did not see our server again until she brought the bill. The drink that I ordered was not what I expected, so I didn't end up drinking it. I never expect a restaurant to replace something that I ordered - I am not mad at Parlour because I ordered something I didn't like. It would have been nice if the server had come back sooner so I could have ordered something else before the rest of my party was ready to leave. I'm going to give Parlour the benefit of the doubt and say that my experience was one server having a bad day. Bad days happen to all of us. I will be back to give Parlour another go. read more

I understand you have a top burger in the Twin Cities, but offer a Gluten Free bun & expand your reach.

I loved this burger and I even thought it was one of the best burgers I ever had. Recently they have been so salty. Fix my favorite burger please! read more

I've previously been to this speakeasy a couple of times mainly for the cocktails and great ambience. And then I tried their burger last night. If, like me, you've been on a lifelong quest to find the best burger in the twin cities, your search should end at Parlour. read more

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Best burger I have had in 3 years, and I try the burger most new places that I visit. Great atmosphere and good service. Highly recommend a visit. read more

My favorite burger in MSP. It gets a little crowded so it can be hard to find a seat. The wait is worth it!

one of the few high end cocktail bars in the cities. On par, but different than Marvel. Definitely worth a try.

Yes please! I stopped in with my wife and another couple on a Thursday night. We were greeted promptly and took a table in the back section. The atmosphere is very cozy and dark. Loud but not enough where you couldn't have a conversation. Our server was in training but really on top of his game. He was present enough if we needed something but not hovering. The drinks we're really good. I appreciate that the menu tells you the ingredients of the drink (I'm looking at your Marvel Bar). The chicken sandwich is more like a hyper chicken patty. Really tasty. Fries were really good. No need for ketchup. Burger was delicious. It has this crunchy, salty exterior. No need for ketchup. Popcorn was a refreshing treat (pineapple and bacon). I love everything about this place and can't wait to get back again. read more

Enough has been written in all the other amazing reviews about the burger and I agree that this is one of the best burgers in town. I wanted to say that the beet purée was also wonderful. Vibrant colors and fresh flavors with bites of goat cheese and thinly sliced veggies with crostini offset the salty burger. Top it off with some fries and special cocktail and you have one fantastic dinner. Five stars for food. 5 stars for atmosphere. 3 stars for price. read more

Parlour - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Eek, don't walk in without a reservation! The hostess will be less than helpful, and not even bother to state that they can't accommodate non-reservations. Totally understand that COVID times are difficult, but the attitude made me never want to return. read more

They truly serve a great burger. A must have. Only downside was the noise level. Bring the music down a notch or two.

Horrible Experience We went to Parlour for dinner on Saturday night. It was not the pleasant dining experience I was hoping for. There were numerous issues. 1. Our table was breezy. The curtains behind us were billowing. We had to sit with our coats on. 2. The lighting was so dim we could not read the menus. 3. The music was so loud that conversation was almost impossible. All of things combined to make for an unpleasant atmosphere. The final straw was when we got the check. I was charged for each refill of my ice tea glass. So, I was charged $9 for ice tea. What the heck? I would expect better. read more

Wow, just wow. Some of the best cocktails I have had in the Cities and it has one of the best vibes of any cocktail bar that I have been to. My husband and I hit practically every cocktail bar in Boston before we moved to Minneapolis and Parlour is at the top of the list. What makes this place so awesome? Let me list the ways. 1. The atmosphere and vibe of this place is fantastic. Low lighting and a good mix of bar seating and table seating. We went on a Sunday, the day before the MLK holiday, and it was pretty busy but we never had to wait long. Great music, too. It FEELS like a place you want to hang out. 2. The drinks were great. The cocktail menu was clear with the descriptions and the bartender we had was very helpful. We decided to order shots later in the evening and he made us his own version of a water moccasin and it was definitely a step above the majority! 3. We haven't tried the food but everything sounded great. It's nice that they have a mix of small finger foods up to a pretty cheap burger. We are definitely excited to go back and order off the food menu. My husband and I checked out Parlour after being at Marvel and it doesn't even feel comparable, at least to us. Parlour had similarly priced drinks but the menu was accessible, the staff was helpful, and it was a place we wanted to hang out at since we didn't feel like the entire bar was full of people judging each other's drink selections. read more

Parlor in Minneapolis is a cool speakeasy type bar below Borough that has a limited but great menu. It's not the biggest space so it's hard to get a spot, but if you do, you must get the Parlour Burger. I consistently heard that this burger was one of the best in the cities. I was skeptical but kept an open mind and I'm glad I did because it's so good. It's a no frills, perfectly seasoned double pattie with white cheddar cheese on a grilled bun. Just perfect. read more

This place is a winner. A hidden away but not too hard to find location makes this place discreet but locatable. There is plenty of seating but I'm sure it becomes much more crowded on weekends and nights (I came on a Wednesday after work). The drink menu is full of craft cocktail variations ranging from $9 to $12. The same would go for $13-17 in DC. I had a Manhattan and it was very good. The combination of Cocchi Americano, Dolin, and Knob Creek bourbon gave my favorite drink a new, drier profile. I'm not huge on vodka drinks, but a sip of the "Whole Thing Has Gone Pear Shaped" was damn good too. My group also ordered fries for $5. The portion was pretty big for the price but the flavor was average. It was nothing special, but a nice snack to soak up the booze. read more

Parlour definitely has one of the best burgers in Minnesota! The fries were so crispy and delicious also. I will definitely come back on a weekend with some friends. read more

Great burger & cocktails. Juicy two patties separated by a slice of cheese. Had Weapon of Mass Seduction & Blood of the Wizard. Finished off with Apple pie and almond ice cream. Yum! read more

Yesssssssss! Get the Parlour Burger or the Fried Chicken Sandwich!!!!!! I rest my case....

Parlour was really great last night. We tried three different cocktails and ate dinner. The ambiance is very cool and relaxed even when its still light outside. I had the For Megan cocktail, which had a great presentation and was more like an adult soda than a cocktail per se. I usually don't drink sweet drinks but wanted something light and this hit the spot. My boyfriend had another two and the one that was very memorable was like an iced mexican coffee. It was creamy and delicious. The star of our dinner was the Lefse - a Skandi open faced wrap. Give it a try! It had lots of bright vegetables, smokey salty cod and the cool but light horseradish sauce all served on top of a tender potato based quasi tortilla. We also heard the burger was great and naturally paired that with fries. Either the cheese was over powering or the burger was under seasoned; the meat just wasn't meeting expectations. That being said it was served on a really high quality bun and the thin patties had a delicious crust on them. Fries were huge and more than enough for two people. read more

Truly one of my happiest places in the Twin Cities. First: the burger is life changing. Second: the Parlour Old Fashioned is spectacular (on the boozy side, if that's not your deal). Third: the staff are great, friendly and will help you pick something to drink that'll fit your fancy. Fourth: Typically (see below) the drinks are creative, unusual, and quite varied and half the reason to come. Why 4 stars? The most recent drink list (which changes a couple times a year, and I appreciate) is not my favorite. Mostly Rum based and very sweet, even the spicy ones. Very Psycho Suzi's esque (with more thought), tiki cups and all. Really changes the feel of the place and makes a bit less of a place I'll take out of town guests (which pains me). The past three drink menus were half of the attraction. Props for trying something new, but it just doesn't work for me this time. I was going just about weekly, because I loved most of the drinks, but now just the Old Fashioned. read more

Brie was absolutely amazing! We had a reservation set for 8:45, however we weren't sat until 9 or so.. she kept conversation with us & served us complimentary tasters once we were seated! So professional and kind 10/10 read more

My fiancé and I went here not long ago for a date night and we didn't regret it for a second. Parking was relatively easy considering it's in Minneapolis. It's a dimely lit bar/restaurant with exceptional service. We each ordered a drink (the scurvy dog and "chocolate milk") which was pricy but fine with us. The burger was absolutely OUTSTANDING and would order it a million times over again. The fries came with a swiss aoli which was super good, but when our check came, we saw we were charged $3 for that dipping sauce. We were never asked if we wanted it when our waitor took our order, but he gladly took it off our bill which was greatly appreciated. Overall, a fun date place and would be enjoyable with friends as well. Will be going back for that burger in the future. read more

Burger and fries were great. Service and drinks were exceptional. I let Sean know what I was in the mood for and he made wonderful cocktails that fit my expectations to a T! Wonderful full service bar with great food and atmosphere. Sometimes you luck into exceptional - this was one of those times. read more

Great cocktails and the best burger in the TC (hands down). If you think another place has a better burger, then ask yourself do you like it because of the burger or because of the all the dressings and other crap they put on it. I'm a burger purest, if you have to dress up your burger with sauces, slaws and the like, then you are automatically disqualified from being the best burger. Parlour burgers are served neat and stand on their own. read more

Good food! We never had a server. Had to ask the bus boy for our order and he did an excellent job. The guy should be running his own section. read more

This place is easy to miss as there is no sign on the street. It is in the lower part of building. There are a good variety of specialty cocktails. I had the GUAC IS EXTRA, which is st. george green chile vodka, pineapple, lime, agave, cucumber, avocado, and cilantro. The flavors were complex. The cucumber flavor stood out the most to me. I would order this again if I just stopped in for a cocktail. A beer would have been a better choice to accompany my burger. I had the burger with a side of carrots and fries. The burger is a double patty of ground sirloin, ribeye, brisket, and white american cheese. The burger seemed to be heavily seasoned with salt. The bun is toasted. I had a side of aioli which made the burger even better. The heirloom carrots were seared and tossed with dill, honey, and garlic. They were very tasty. The fries were hand-cut and sprinkled with a kosher type salt. Overall the meal was very good. However, between the burger and fries, I left feeling like my salt intake was greater than I am used to consuming. read more

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The parlour burgers are delicious....however the recent addition of "Swiss aïoli" as an accompaniment for the fries was sorely lacking. Aptly named, the Swiss aïoli is neutral in flavor. Imagine a béchamel with no seasoning and then you will begin to experience the gastronomic sigh that is the Swiss aïoli....do yourself a favor and stick with ketchup. Parlour would do well to consider the addition of garlic, or salt, or....flavor to this kindergartener's paste of an accompaniment. They do make a solid Negroni though... Also the togarashi in the popcorn is on point! read more

Went to a baseball game. To clarify, Did NOT get wasted at the game. Friends raved the burgers were better than a juicy Lucy. Needed to check it out. And that's where the good feelings stopped. Heinous blonde that works there told us we "stumbled down the steps" which is insane. We were having a blast, laughing as we went in. I guess she wasn't having that. Refused us service. My sister tried to push two tables together. It was dead in there yet no one wanted to help us with our group of 6. A candle votive slipped of the table and the woman went hysterical. Told us we were wasted and needed to leave. Then proceeded to yell at me and call ME the rude one for questioning her. Sorry we weren't hipster enough for you. Will never go back. Honestly. Couldn't beat a juicy Lucy if you tried anyway. read more

Awesome burger! It isn't cheap but it is well worth it. One of the best in the Twin Cities.

What a fun place. The cocktails are fantastic (I had Ciao Baby - num!) and the service great. It was really busy and loud, but I'm older than most of the crowd there - so it probably wasn't as loud as I thought. The sound system pumped out 90's hits and the french fries were great. I wish there were a few more choices for desserts other than a cheese plate. Don't get me wrong I love a good cheese plate, but I'm sure if I would have asked for something from Borough upstairs they would have accommodated me. Dimly lit, warehouse-y feel with pretty light fixtures and not so sleek and modern you weren't comfortable. read more

Staff is super nice and they know their drinks!!! The burger is one of the best basic burgers in the downtown area, simple and delicious. The decor is nice without making you feel un-fancy while downtown. The vibe is chill while and trendy at the same time, which is hard to do! This is a great lil' spot for drinks with friends! Enjoy! read more

Great little gem! Creative drink menu, super knowledgeable bartenders and great food. Their burger is a must have. Can't go wrong with a ground sirloin, ribeye and brisket burger. The fries are also really good and salty. If you're in the mood for some great drinks and music this is the place. And do yourself a favor and get the burger. read more

Parlour - Their must have burger! - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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