Place has a super sexy vibe and low lighting. The perfect darkness level…read more Music the majority of the evening was a ghetto rap- should have been something cool and jazzy. A real mismatch for me but popular with the locals. Acoustics not great- not enough insulation to absorb the noise. Cocktails delicious- really great! Brandon the bartender described them perfectly. Loved the comfy bar stools. Hooks under the bar but a little too spaced out. Could use more. But glad they were there even if the one closest was in the way I started with the Tapaculo which was like a banana smoky Negroni Next was the Calluna which was like a lychee martini. Highly recommend!!

Had a few drinks here now and I like all of them! Perfect place to stop before dinner at Porzana…read more It is really dark inside. I'm 28 and my eyesight is pretty good. I have to whip out my flashlight on my phone in order to see the menu. Overall, super good vibes will come back

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.

I truly enjoyed myself. For it to be food at the hotel, it was extremely flavorful. I ordered the…read morefish tacos with truffle fries. I love the fact that it is opened a bit later

In order of faves…read more Juicy Lucy: name says it all. Cheesy juicy goodness would def get again. Liked the impossible burger more than the bean patty too Strawberry shake: super flavorful will def get again Cauliflower Lemon pepper beer battered wings (crispy, flavorful, would get again) fries with ranch (tasty without sauce, liked the seasoning tasty with the ranch sauce so good. Will get again) Cooler ranch fries: husband and son really liked this. Would get again but I also like having the ranch sauce too Garlic girl burger (tasty and fun would get again) Chips and sour cream: would get again hubby also liked. But I might be able to make this sour cream myself. Cesar salad: tasty, but not my fave. I did really like the croutons Would return and would get all these items again. Highly recommend. No allergy issues. Highly recommend

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!

This little bistro with its charming patio is so understated it's nearly hidden. I came to it by…read moreaccident and I've been back several times. Servers are so welcoming; small thoughtful menu--all around great! Tonight I had an especially tasty sandwich--Short Rib Grilled Cheese. You won't be disappointed!

I came here with a friend a couple weeks ago and had a great time! The patio vibe is really chill…read moreand welcoming, as well as all the staff. We tried the jam and rum drinks and they were delicious. I ordered a lemon first and then the pear. The lemon was much more flavorful, but both were really good. We tried the elote dish, which was really unique flavors but I enjoyed it! The burgers had a mix up and we received the wrong one at first, but our server was quick to correct the problem and very kind about the whole interaction. Normally, it would be worth knocking a star, but her kindness went really far that night! And I didn't mind waiting. I don't make my way out to this area very often, but I wouldn't be opposed to trying again another time!

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!

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.

We went here to celebrate Valentine's Day! I had heard of it before but never tried it out. We did…read morethe making and mimosas Sunday social. We each got unlimited mimosas and to pick one craft from their craft menu. The crafts were easy enough to do and the staff was all so friendly and helpful! Such a fun idea for a date or girls day out!

Had to return for a five star edit bc this spot has only gone up! Love the cigar parties on the…read morepatio in the summer. Live DJs are often playing. The cocktails were always good but have gotten even better. The Is Your Real Name Fonzi is my fave cocktail to pair with one of their cigars. Same with the food. It was always good but is even better now. The wings are fire and the collard dip is a fave. Salmon spaghetti is delicious. Beef tips are great too. There's live r&b and soul music multiple times a week. Great happy hour specials. This spot is a whole vibe. Friendly service. I'm always running into a friend or acquaintance when I go. It's the culture for me plus no foolishness. Love that for US. I love what they've cultivated here.

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.

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.

I came here on a Wednesday around 6:30 PM under new ownership. It was pretty quiet in there. I…read moreloved the vibe and the jazzy music they were playing though. The waiter was nice, but I'm not sure if he was new. He didn't know what the specials were. He didn't know what the wine was. It says on the menu, red or white and he didn't know what either brand was or the food specials on the menu. sometimes it took a while for him to come over because he was chatting up another booth behind us. We ordered the chicken that was on the menu and it was a very small piece of chicken and it was supposed to come with broccolini and there was three skinny little stalks, and there was some kind of purée underneath it. Not sure if that was potatoes or what, but the chicken had a very good flavor. It was just very small. That's my complaint on that so we ended up ordering the sweet potato fries and that was a good portion and very good. I would definitely order those again. There is parking behind the building, but you need a parking pass to park there.