Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. It's probably my third time, at least perhaps it's been more visits than that. I enjoy the atmosphere, the people, the outdoor patio. It feels very open inside yet doesn't feel bland and cold - has a cozy type of feeling. Staff is super nice and the beer is really good! My favorite was the Jalapeño Cream Ale, and now it's the Hot Blonde! I love that spicy stuff, although it's not spicy really it just has an incredible pepper flavor to it. Super easy to drink and I bet it goes with lots of delicious food! They do serve food here but I haven't tried any of it yet. Although I hope to in the near future. There are lots of different types of events here and it seems like it would be a great place to host something at. read more

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Crossroad IPA is not bad. They have a lot of cheesy berry, latte, lemon, seltzer... stuff, if you're into that. What ever you want, you have to stand in line to order it. i was last there on a Friday, so it was crowded. read more

Urban Growler is one of my top breweries in the Twin Cities. The atmosphere is great and comfortable, and it's an easy place to spend an evening. It was busy around 6 and cleared out pretty well around 8-9pm on a Saturday night. The food is very filling and very salty so it pairs well with the beer lol. I had both the IPA and the hazy IPA and enjoyed them, and the basil cocktail (whose name escapes me) was excellent. Five stars, one of my favorite breweries!! read more

On days with beautiful weather, my husband and I love to spend our evening on the Urban Growler patio. They have tons of outdoor space, delicious food options (highlights are their fish fry and nachos), and a variety of alcoholic and NA beverages. The vibe is welcoming to everyone and is very family friendly as well. Be sure to add to your summer patio bucket list! read more

Urban Growler - Nachos - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Nice selection of GF beverages & food items. Lovely patio! Wish they had full service; you order at the counter; drinks come out while you are there but food gets dropped off & you are SOL if you need extra service ware. read more

Checked out the Friday Fish Fry - three people in our party & two orders were plenty. Each basket with 2 sizable walleye filets lightly panko coated; Cole slaw; marble rye bread ; & a side choice. We had the fries as one selection & tater tots as the 2nd. All very filling! Beer choices are a plenty as well as a solid selection of NA beverages. Atmosphere is open & plenty of seating both inside and outside on the nice patio. The downside would be the price .. about $30 per person food, one beverage & tip. read more

Urban Growler - Shared on of the walleye baskets - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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This brewery had a cool, inclusive vibe. They sell cans you can take home and a variety of merch. Seemed like a perfect place for a large gathering of sorts. The service was also fast and friendly. Orders: Sour puss: I LOVE sours, and this one was great. Mango and apricot. I wish they had more of a selection of sours to try, but drinking this all night was just fine. Poutine: if you're looking for a traditional poutine, this is not it. It felt more like eating a baked potato rather than poutine. There wasn't enough gravy to account for the thickness of the potato wedges or warm the cheese curds all the way through. Overall, would not order this again. Chips and dips: the chips and beer cheese were fantastic! Def wish I ordered this before being filled with potatoes. People at my table also ordered fries, tots, and burgers, which looked pretty good. Would definitely come back! read more

Urban Growler - Sour puss (partially consumed) - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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This place is tucked away on the far side of St. Paul in and industrial area. The space itself is really nice and much larger than you expect. Food is also available here, we just didn't order any the day we went. The bartender was very friendly and full of recommendations. We knew we were planning to take some beer home to-go, so they also let us know we could mix and match and gave some great recommendations for to enjoy later. Tried the jalapeño cream ale and there was also a pride selzer, which was a coconutty delight. Both were excellent. Can't wait to come back and try whatever new is on the menu. read more

Urban Growler - Pride seltzer - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Stop #36 on our 2024 Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Brewery Tour We're over 1/3 of the way to our goal of 100 for 2024! Strolled up on Friday with the intent of hitting fish fry Friday whilst collecting another stamp & hit half of that. The gent un front if us ordered the last fish - boo. We skipped the food and ordered our stamp BOGOs. I opted for the Irish-style dry Stout on Nitro, giving it a 3.75 & the hubs went with the IPA Tornado Drill at a 4.25. Service was good & we were able to grab a seat on the patio & it was a beautiful evening . We came in at $8.15, before tip. The place has hopping & the scent of fried fish still lingered as we departed... next time, next time. read more

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A great local brewery with some character, nestled in a unique urban setting. I was impressed by their food selection, especially the Fish Fry! The outdoor patio area is especially nice, with hanging lights and plenty of seating. I also really appreciated how they had a self-serve water barrel with reusable cups, bonus points for sustainability. read more

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I really enjoyed the chicken sandwich with tots. Juicy chicken with slaw and some kind of mustard on it. Can't go wrong with a cream ale to wash it down. read more

Urban Growler - Chicken sandwich with tots - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Went with a friend to hangout and read our books. This was a great spot because they serve food and drinks. They do have a really nice outdoor space but it was a bit windy out so we sat inside. I got one of their cocktails, it was okay, I would have liked to try a THC seltzer but they only had them as an option if you were taking to go. For food, I got the sampler with tots, curds, and fries with beer cheese. It was delicious and great for me since I couldn't pick just one! read more

Urban Growler - Twin Cities Basket - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This was a cool place to go for a beer. Loads of parking, and while the seating area is modest, there were several seats at the bar. I was served quickly, and sampled the three IPAs on tap. Good quality beer! read more

Urban Growler - Barstool view - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

My friends and I adventured her as part of the patio passport program they had for Visit St Paul. They also had a deal for bogo free. Back at the time we went it was Pride month and they had a themed drink. We ordered that and a cosmo beer cocktail. The pride drink was festive but I overall didn't care for it (also not a big beer drinker). I'd come back to try other items though. They had a small food menu as well. The patio was decent sized and it looked like they do live music and such out there. For sure a nice spot to grab a drink and hangout. Industrial looking inside. read more

This cute brewery is located in an area where u question if you're going the right way, but Google maps won't let you down. There is a parking lot and street parking in an industrial type area?? You order up near the bar and they give u a # and bring your food out to you when it's ready. If you and your party, ordered separately, the food will come out at different times as well. I came on a Friday after work during rush-hour and the place was busy, but the food came out fast and you got your drinks right away when you ordered. I can only rate the Cowbell Mac-n-cheese 5/10 and Twin Cities Basket 8/10. I wasn't a huge fan of the homemade ranch because it was heavy on the dill. The fried food could have been fried a little longer. I prefer crispier tots and fries but that's a personal preference. The mac & cheese wasn't my favorite. The first thing I needed to do was add a little salt and all the cheese sauce laid in the bottom of the bowl and did not stick to the noodles so it tasted bland. It photos beautifully though and that's why I ordered it. I love how the beer flights come with a Gardetto snack mix palate cleanser. My friends enjoyed their food and thought the place was a fun experience. read more

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Great, inclusive brewery and kitchen that has an area stable in their cream ale. We finally made the trip again after a long time for their famous Fish Fry Friday and were not disappointed! The service was crazy fast and friendly. The bartenders and food runners all went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of. The building is very cute with a rustic vibe and dog friendly patio. We got their märzen and "candy corn" cream ale to drink and both were really good. Nice malty märzen without being too sweet. The cream ale didn't taste like candy and just built on the solid base of their cream ale. Just added more "creamy" mouth feel. Their fried walleye was fantastic as well. Insanely flakey and tender with a nice, light panko coating. I'm not a huge fry-fan but their fries were really good! Overall we love the people, beer, food, and message of the brewery. Can't way until our next trip. read more

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Who doesn't like the Urban Growler? Seriously why do I need to review this place? It's the best. Nestled in an old century old building in an industrial park, this brewery combines a cozy spacious atmosphere, good beer and good food, making it an excellent place to stop by day or evening. Their flagship beer Cowbell Cream Ale will make a believer out of your non craft beer fans. I really like the Maibock as well, but all their beers are excellent. I also appreciate that they stock nonalcoholic beer if that is what you are looking for. Lots of good options for the vegetarian and meat eaters alike. I especially like the U.G. Bowl and Grain Bowl. It's good to find healthier options at a tap room. Their Friday fish fry can't be beat- no surprising given the head brewer's Wisconsin origins. The patio is dog friendly and plenty of spaceZ If you are hosting an event, they have several good rooms that can be rented for a reasonable minimum. Just love this place. read more

Urban Growler - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

*Review for Hosting Barrel Room Event* We hosted an event at Urban Growler in the Barrel Room. The space was perfect for about 50 guests to have dinner and dance. We fit numerous vendors, 6 round tables, and a dance floor with no problem (and no room turnover)! The drinks were great. The catering menu was fine and we appreciated UG's ability to accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Unfortunately, we had some difficulties with UG's event coordinator - the first coordinator we were working with left UG with no warning to us, the second was very inconsistent with communication and told us he would not be present for our event with only a few hours notice. One of our vendors even complained to us about the unresponsiveness of the second event coordinator which added to our stress. We heard UG is switching up the event staffing, so hopefully it will be better in the future. That said, Van and Kallie (two UG employees who stepped up on the day of our event) were fantastic and made the event a success! I would still recommend booking a bigger event at UG, but you have to really be on top of your own planning (or maybe specifically request Kallie)! read more

I ate at the bar and the bartender was super knowledgeable on of the beers. He was able to help make recommendations based on what types of beer and flavors I prefer. I ended up having two beers and wow! They were both delicious. In addition to beer, we also had lunch. I got the Vegan Bowl and it did not lack on flavor! All the ingredients blended together for an enjoyable meal. I look forward to coming back and trying their other vegan/vegetarian options! The atmosphere was also unique, since (as the bartender said) this location was once a stable. It still holds onto some of its rustic farm vibes with the interior. I can't wait to come back again! read more

Urban Growler - Vegan Bowl and a pint of beer - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We visit St. Paul several times a year for Minnesota Wild games, and Urban Growler has become a great stop on our trips. We were there on a Sunday, and the staff couldn't have been more pleasant or helpful. I had the Mac n' Cheese with bacon, and my wife ordered the Urban Standard smash burger--both were good, but the burger really stood out. I'm not usually a beer drinker, but I tried their CowBell Cream Ale and genuinely enjoyed it. Good food, friendly service, and excellent beer and ales make this a spot we'll keep coming back to. read more

Food was amazing. Great beer. Loved the vanilla a latte. Will definitely be back. Well done read more

Urban Growler - Vanilla a. Latte - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Ok the macaroni and cheese is next level! I love this place because I can send groups and clients over because the menu can meet all dietary needs. It is women + LGBTQ owned (yahoo for safe equity spaces) and the vibe is industrial with pops of color. Wonder Woman also pictured in the building. The staff is always wonderful and the patio is dog friendly. What is not to love? Park for free on the street or in the nearby lot near the Wycliff building and walk over. read more

Urban Growler - Macaroni and cheese and other pork + spicy orange and cherry seltzer. Delicious! - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

A good selection of beers on tap! First woman owned brewery in St Paul. We tried the coconut porter, the sour, and beer blend of their vanilla latte and porter. Everything we tried was pretty good, and the prices were reasonable. They also have food available onsite. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating options read more

I have a soft spot for UG. Been there at least a dozen times. The food and beer is typically good. The people are friendly and the vibe on a nice day is easy going. They don't accept cash which remains mildly irritating. Last visit I ordered a beer and falafel wrap with fries. Total $25.73. The beer and fries were tasty and what I expected. The falafel wrap was not what I expected due to miniature falafels and cauliflower bites. It looked like a childrens portion. The flavor was good with hummus added to enhance the texture. What's the big idea-has shrinkflation hit falafels and cauliflower? In all fairness, other plates looked very nice. read more

My review is solely based on having private events here, specifically in the hayloft. We had my Halloween baby shower here, as well as my baby girl's first birthday party. First, the Hayloft is fantastic value for a private event space. It's nothing too fancy, but the space is cozy and a great blank canvas for whatever decor you might want. I love that you're tucked away from other patrons, and it's a huge plus that you get your own private bathroom. The service we had at both events was lovely. Truly the people at this brewery want to make you feel welcome, which we absolutely did! I didn't actually talk much to the folks at the brewery for my baby shower (my lovely friends/family hosted that) but when we were planning baby girl's first birthday, we worked directly with the events planner as well as the awesome ladies who worked our event. Everyone was fantastic, very patient with us, and incredibly helpful. As most people know, the beers are very solid. Really enjoyed the TinsAle I had, and everyone else mentioned loving the other options of drinks. Regarding the food, everyone at both parties were really pleased with the spread. For the baby shower we had some apps and a taco bar, and for the birthday party we had tots/fries, chips/salsa, and a mac and cheese bar. I loved that we were offered the choice of having leftovers either packed up for us, or they would compost them. Really appreciate the green alternative to packing leftovers. If we ever need to host a small/medium party again, we will definitely be coming back here! read more

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It had been too long since I had been downtown to visit a brewery so I grabbed by Craft Notes Brewery Passport and took the drive with my beer companion. Flipping through the passport you find many B1G1 Pint deals, and I had never been to Urban Growler so found a match made in heaven. Urban Growler is in St. Paul, MN founded in 2014 by Deb and Jill. It is the first women owned brewery in the state of Minnesota with a mission to bring people together through beer. Deb is knocking out traditional beers like the iconic Cowbell Cream Ale and creative beers like Candy Corn beers. The Craft Notes Passport allowed me to not only try one of their beers, but TWO for the price of one. I love how it urges me to go out and explore breweries I haven't been to, but also saves a few bucks in the process. I decided to go for a classic and experimental with some help from my beer compatriot. Thrillz for Pilz: A refreshing Pilsner brewed with the classic German grown Hallertauer Mittelfrüh and Tettnanger hops. Starts with a bready flavor that is rounded out by the spicy bitterness of the hops. Not in your face, crisp, and extremely refreshing. Candy Corn Imperial Cream Ale: Tis the season. A high ABV cream ale brewed with a bunch of candy corn. I am not the biggest fan of candy corn, but enjoyed this beer a lot. A lighter body than you would expect for the high ABV and imperial indicator, but packed with flavor. Caramel and butterscotch flavors with a hint of corn. Slightly on the sweet side, but not cloying. This beer surprised me as to how much I enjoyed it! Thanks to Urban Growler for a lovely visit and to Craft Notes for allowing me to try not ONE, but TWO beers and urge me to spend some needed R&R time with friends & family at a new (to me) brewery! _______________ read more

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First time checking this brewery out and wow was I impressed. It's such a cute place to come with friends or date. I was able to enjoy their cheeseburger and to my surprise I was glad to see they offer sour beers as it's the only kind I like. I truly enjoyed the drinks and to top it off they had one of the best tasting key lime pies. It was crazy tart but wow did I love it. Can't wait to come here again and bring more people along. Parking will definitely be tricky so plan ahead to drive around and try to find some street parking. read more

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Walked in to the sweet smell of fried food and a good time. The five of us were hooked up with individual flights of 5 beers. The presentation was exemplary, and the beers did not disappoint. The Cowbell Cream Ale and Vanilla Latte Blonde Ale were a fan favourite that were too good to describe. Highly recommend for all beer lovers as an intermediate location for a small bite to eat with beverages for all palettes worldwide. read more

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I came here on a Saturday night when my sister's band was playing. I have been told that typically there is plenty of street parking, but I happen to come on a day when they were hosting a wedding reception and the streets were packed. Regardless, I was still able to find street parking, but had to walk a bit further. They have a generously-sized porch are that is broken into two sections. I didn't spend much time inside, but it looked fairly spacious as well. I came around 5:15PM and was able to snag a table near the stage for four people. As it got closer to 6PM (showtime), tables became few and far between. I enjoyed their seltzer cocktails and my husband enjoyed several of their beers. I also tried the UG bowl (yum), and my partner had the nachos. Overall, I enjoyed the ambiance, and will likely be back. read more

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Always one of my favorite breweries. Great food, great beer, and great atmosphere. Highly recommend the nachos, pulled pork sandwich or Mac and cheese. read more

Urban Growler - Cowbell Mac and cheese - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

FULL DISCLOSURE: I don't drink. I'm always very hesitant to get a meal at a brewery that serves food, because despite their conceit I am not there for any of the libations that constitute their raison d'être. So maybe their beers are great and I just don't know it. My taste buds can't tell the difference between any beer and a flu vaccine shot that came right out of the centrifuge and got poured into my glass. Anyway, the food was just okay. I had the Herb Butter Burger, which advertized "double swiss cheese" but the not-very-double-y amount of cheese sauce was quite overpowered by the bacon. Decent bacon though. The burger was a little overdone; maybe a fluke. I got it with tots that were very good, and I did get their homemade cream soda, which had a nice honey flavor to it that sets it apart from how creme soda usually turns out. The service was outstanding! Very friendly people, every single one of them, and they're working hard in there and serving you quickly. It was Winter Part Deux when I was in there, so the patio wasn't set up, but they seem to have a really nice patio. There's also a party room in the back which I think you can reserve. A lot of people were hanging out and having a great time, drinking and playing games. I'd like this a lot more if I were a beer drinker, I reckon. read more

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Good brewery that's a good size. I like their beer garden and the giant games they have outside like giant connect four. It's nice that they have a full kitchen and I think their food options are pretty good- standard bar food but IMO better food options then Surly (no pizza here though). I also like how they have beer cocktails and hard seltzers too. Parking is a bit limited when it gets busy though! read more

OMG such a fun place! They have a ton of outdoor seating and yard games to play. You head inside to order drinks and food and get a number to bring to your table. We ordered chicken nachos and the fish and chips. My boyfriend said it was the best fish and chips he's ever had! Their tartar sauce was amazing. I got a pineapple jalapeño seltzer and I liked it a lot! The service was awesome and very kind! It is close to bang brewing, so you can walk between them if you'd like to try both! There's street parking with plenty of room. I'm definitely going to be back! read more

Urban Growler - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Fun brewery to go to! I had the growling mule for a drink and it was really good. I got the southern fried chicken sandwich with tater tots for dinner. It had great flavor but was very messy. Would order it again though! read more

After an afternoon of running errands with my partner in crime, it was time for some much deserved fuel. We love a good chicken sandwich and after some searching on Yelp, we decided to try Urban Growler. Stopped in around 5pm on a Friday in December. Place was busy. Lots of parking which is always a plus. We were greeted and seated in the back of the place. There's like different rooms with seating. Rustic vibe here. I love the tall ceilings, windows, and brick. Very cute! We used our pub pass for a beverage. For food, we shared the spin dip and burger. HIGE bummer for us-- they were out of the Southern Chicken Sandwich (original reason why we were here). Spin dip was meh. We did not finish it all. The burger was good. They also had a market going on in the other area of the brewery. We did not visit that park but many people were. Overall, it was fine experience. Maybe some time we'll come back for the chicken sandwich. read more

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What a great choice! We looked for a long time for a venue that embodied who we were as a couple and the minute we met with Urban Growler, I knew they were the right one. There were a few hiccups with wedding planners, but Kaylee wound up being absolutely perfect. She was on top of everything. The venue turned out beautiful with very little decoration. The food was top notch. It was such a relief to have them handle all the food and drinks. Our wedding was quintessentially us and a huge part of that was urban growler. The staff that worked our wedding were professional and provided great service to our guests. We couldn't have been happier read more

The first perk is they have plenty of parking. They are also super close to another brewery wjocu can be fun if you wanna check out both! I love that they have food, beer, & seltzers. i got the Wisconsin Style fish fry ft. Panko crusted Walleye w/ a side of literally the best tartar sauce I've had in my life, coleslaw, & pumpernickel rye bread & butter! You also get a choice of fries, tots, chips, or seasonal fresh veggies. I went with the fries which is also dipped in that tasty tartar! Did I saw I love the tartar sauce??? I also grabbed a beer or tried Wisconsin Old Fashioned a double hard seltzer aged in a Wisconsin distillery brandy barrels. It can be served sweet or sour. I went sour and it was pretty solid. It's served on the rocks w/ additional craft bitters added and garnished w/ an orange slice & Luxardo cherry. They are a must stop fish fry all year round in my books! I will definitely be returning many times. read more

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Our pub pass brought us to the Urban Growler for dinner and a beer on their dog-friendly patio. We split two meals, the carnitas tacos and a pulled pork sandwich. Both were excellent. Husband said the pulled pork was best he's had. Meat was tender and juicy, topped with slaw for a nice crisp, bun was grilled....really good and the fries, oh the fries. I normally try to just eat one or two to get the salt but these we had to fight over. Carnitas were excellent too. I love the little picked onion-cucumber salad served on the side as well. Beer was cold and refreshing and enjoyed on their lovely patio. When we were leaving, a small combo band was playing outside. Nice was to spend a Friday night. read more

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Clocking in my first Sidewalk Dog passport visit! The patio is amazing and Maggie and I were joined by so many other dog friends. Order inside, so bring someone to watch your pup while you put in an order for your beer and meal. I got the vanilla latte beer and was so grateful to see that it wasn't a stout! So rare for coffee-centric brews. It was light and refreshing with a great balance of coffee flavor. The food here is amazing. I got the burger with onion jam, and my date got the chicken sandwich - I snuck a bite. So crunchy, juicy, and flavorful! The burger was AWESOME. They've gotta be homemade burgers. The bacon was so good. And everything worked together perfectly. We both got fries, following another review recommendation, and were very happy. There are WAY more foods here we want to try, so we'll be back. read more

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I had a fabulous time at Urban Growler over the weekend. DELICIOUS FOOD and a dog friendly patio with lots and lots of outdoor seating options. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and accommodating. We had a large group and it was an easy and fast order-at-the-bar situation where we were given numbers and staff brought meals out to the table. I am sober but the Honey Cream Soda was SO GOOD. The patio was beautiful and my dog was very comfortable. read more

Urban Growler - Left: honey cream soda Right: Rueben and tots - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota