My wife, 10 year old daughter and myself were looking for some good food and found this place just…read moreabout a mile and a half off 94. This place has a long bar with 3-4 large high tops(sits 6 each). They had an additional room for overflow but was not lite up at the time. Small bar. There was about 8 people there all sitting at the bar, one bar tender. As soon as we seated ourselves, we were greeted and got our drink order in and it came fast. Extremely friendly! This was very nice as we were feeling a little awkward to start. The menu was huge and it was mostly burgers with a large app selection with some specialty items like an enchilada type thing and chicken sandwiches. I got the chicken sandwich l, wife got the enchilada thing and my daughter got a plan cheeseburger and frys. The bartender was keeping g a close eye on us and we never felt a touch of neglect or slow service. I wondered how the bartender would manage our food order and the patrons. However, to my surprise she absolutely knocked it out the park and completely surprised! Our food came out quick and was absolutely perfect. I really expected my wife's enchiladas thing ( it was a quesadilla). Was the wrong thing to order, it turned out to be the best. Chicken was not dry at all. Service was perfect. We ate and got out of there and prices were great. If bringing a kid like we did, I would do it around 6 -7 as people were filing in around 7:30 for the evening drink and was time to leave with a kid. I would come back anytime!

Hot shots has delicious food, great drinks, a fun atmosphere and wonderful management!read more

This place is fantastic! There are a multitude of beers to choose from while they prepare your…read morefood. Food is excellent and very yummy! I highly suggest the ham and cheese balls with moonshine sauce as an appetizer. The fish sandwich is very well proportioned and filling! I really haven't had one bad item, ever! The burgers are fantastic and the Castle Cream Ale is very cold in washing down the last bite. The beef is from the local meat market so if you need some good cuts of meat for the lake house/campsite/etc. be sure to stop by Thielen's Meats one block north! The wraps kick butt! Spend a day on the lake, then head to Bootlegger's for a great meal and a cold brew. Don't forget to buy a t-shirt! They are great conversation starters when you leave the wilds of Minnesota and return to the grind of the real world!

Have had several burgers here and they were all amazing. Juicy and flavorful. The service was…read moregreat. It's a place I'd recommend to anyone in the area.

Being a huge fan of the formally known 'Earls', I had to check out the recently opened update…read more'Sudz". My mom and I stopped here one Friday night for a quick cocktail and we were both equally impressed. They had a large selection of brews (EVEN SHOCK TOP), spirits and munchies. The new renovation is great and still gives you that small town, classic bar vibe. I definitely would make this my one and only stop on the Melrose pub crawl. I can't wait to gather the fam and head back for round two!

Quiet place on a Monday (no surprise haha). We stopped on our way home from a mn road trip! Cool,…read moreindustrial space, well set up! 8 tables or so and bar seats. The FRIENDLIEST staff. And, SO MANY BEERS. Y'ALL, I'M TALKING 40+ ON TAP. And THEY'RE GOOD! Fun flavors like lemon bacon (???) and pickle! Traditional Amber's, ipas and cream ales for the purist. Seltzers and ciders too! They have a great pizza deal ($22/2 beers and 'za). Easy parking. I would be a regular, no doubt, if we were local. STOP HERE!!!

We stopped at Starry Eyed Brewery on our way up north to the cabin, and it made for a great break…read morefrom the drive. The brewery has a large indoor and outdoor space, and we especially appreciated that it's dog friendly, so we were able to bring our pup inside with us. Outside, there was plenty of room for dogs to stretch their legs, along with lots of shaded tables to relax. Their beer menu was extensive--almost too many options to choose from! They definitely lean into unique flavors, with offerings like a pickle margarita beer and a mango wheat that made for a fun tasting experience. While none of the beers ended up being favorites for us, we still enjoyed the atmosphere.

Hidden Gem! Delicious food and super friendly staff We were…read morea little skeptical because the outside is deceiving but so glad we stopped! We will definitely be back when we are in town next year.

Great place to do drinks or lunch/dinner. Specials every day, pizza looked fabulous and…read moreneighboring table said it was super good. It is seat yourself, high tops and low tables and a few booths. Also full bar. We had burgers that were delicious, the Swampburger, Bacon Cheeseburger and Patty Melt - all were good size and perfectly done and came with side of tots, fries, wedges. We opted for seasoned sour cream for extra yummy experience. Good beer selection, cocktails were good and boozy. Parking easy and super kind staff. Service top notch and prices were reasonable. We recommend and will visit again!

We stopped for a drink and wings while driving through Sauk Centre. We were not disappointed! We…read moretried the teriyaki and honey bbq wings. Absolutely knocked out of the park! Wings were excellent as were the pretzel bites! Great service as well.

C U T E B A R Today…read morewas the day the Minnesota Vikings played in Dublin Ireland. At 9am our time. We lost. I had to drive home from Alexandria, so I watched kick off & most of the 1st half there. Quickly made my way home, to Isanti, but found this bar at half time! Wasn't real crowded, and they had a special breakfast menu. They usually open at 11am. 3 items, all 15.00. OK, cool. It was good . Friendly staff, clean, accommodating, and very tasty food. Very enjoyable! Small town bars are the best! Especially when they have giant tvs I. L O V E. T H I S. B A R

We love stopping here on our way back to Alexandria. The food is so good. They have the best burger…read morebaskets. The service is always great, everyone that works there is so friendly, which is really nice for a small town bar when you're not locals. It's a cozy little place that just draws us in almost every time we're driving through Freeport.

This place is alright. Have had good days and ok days there. Like the atmosphere and general area…read moreis good for the area.

Small town family pub. Service was great and friendly. Double cheeseburger with crinkle fries was…read moreon point. The food was hot. Ambiance is perfect for the family. Tables large enough for 6-8. The specials come with a dessert bar with ice cream and brownies.

Old school local awesomeness. Some of the most welcoming staff I've ever encountered at a…read morerestaurant. Decent bar food, inexpensive, and a relaxing vibe capped off by some free cake. No wonder this place has been open and under same ownership since 1979.

Wow was this a great find! Had the Southwest wrap. Was very fresh tasting and it was huge. Also…read moremy group has their burger which was huge and homemade. This is not the typical greasy bar food. Going back again for sure. No one will leave hungry!

For awhile, I literally went to trappers weekly. I don't anymore- just because I am way too busy…read more Love everything I've tried but you can't beat the sour cream fries and the wings