There are a ton of diveish bars in the area but the Pickle is special. It's got the dive feel but it's nicer. The staff is all super friendly. The drinks are cheap and strong. The food is exactly what you want here (Heggies and Giovanni's pizza that somehow taste best in a place like this). The fried apps are all good, try the crispy fried pickle chips and it feels like your at the State Fair. If your around stop in. If your driving by Nisswa on 371 take a short detour and try this place out.m, your gonna love it. read more

I genuinely loved this place, which makes my recent experience there even more disappointing and disgusting. During my visit, a bartender who I believe was named Terry openly told us that The Pickle is pro ICE and, even more disturbingly, specifically expressed support for separating mothers from their children. I want to be very clear that I am describing what was said to me by an employee while he was behind the bar representing this establishment. I cannot speak to whether ownership officially shares those views, but I can absolutely speak to how appalled I was hearing them expressed so casually to customers. I do not care where a mother was born, what language she speaks, what her ethnicity is, or what her immigration status may be. I will never support treating human beings as though their families and their suffering matter less because they were born on the other side of a border. There are plenty of bars in this area where I can spend my money without listening to someone behind the bar advocate for separating families. Until The Pickle makes it clear that these statements do not represent its values, I will gladly spend my money elsewhere, and I strongly encouragement anyone who believes basic HUMAN DIGNITY should extend to everyone to do the same. read more

We were vacationing in Nisswa and went to the Pickle to see what the Monday night meat raffle was all about. It was a fun, upbeat atmosphere with lots of locals. The bartender was a little surly, but anyone can have an off day. We moved to a table and the waitress was MUCH better. Good drink prices. read more

Great appetizer's and Good drinks. Service was spot on. Yes it's a dive bar, however ambiance is an up north bar and better than most

Too loud for us. We didn't stay. No one came to serve us or ask what we wanted. Not our scene.

The service was atrocious. The bartenders kept telling everyone they didn't care about finding the Twins playoff game on TV even though asked by dozens of patrons who were there specifically for that purpose. They also avoided serving anyone other than their "townie" locals because they were going to be "off in 3 minutes. We sat at the bar for TWENTY minutes without being acknowledged or served. But anyone that came up to the serving station who was a local, he engaged in a conversation about the 4-wheeler scene of late. Do yourself a big favor and avoid this place. read more

We really enjoyed stopping here for appetizers and brews. Our service was excellent and the appetizers were delicious. Jalapeno poppers are good! read more

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Was in Monday night for meat raffle... Got to love the service...And the drinks! Thanks for all you do and have a happy Thanksgiving

Ya know, an awful lot of the people who come into the restaurant understand it's a tough labor market. We also understand things happen and an item or two may not be available. At the same time, regardless of the above issues, we expect some sort of pleasant greeting when we arrive. After all, we planned on spending money...in fact, all six of us were planning on having apps, entrees, and a few beers. We were there to support the business. But we walked out when some sourpuss server unloaded on us, in a miserable way, about not having more servers and not having a good number of menu items available. Talk about a buzzkill...she's an obvious pro at chasing (non-local) customers away. I'm not sure if I have ever met a more negative server. She appeared to be happy serving beer to a group of locals but beyond that, her attitude and interest in other guests was absolutely zero. Last year the food was just O.K. at best. This year, the attitude of the server made us all head for another restaurant. They'll be no 3rd try for the Pickle Factory when we return to Nisswa later this year or in 2022. There are plenty of other choices. Stay clear of this miserable joint. read more

Your basic dive bar. When a bar has popcorn it's a good place in my book. I got a gin and tonic, 10$ worth of pull tabs, lost all that money and then spilled my drink so I got a Long Island read more

Manager/Bartender only takes care of the locals she is extremely rude! Maybe should get out of the customer service occupation! Oh and belittle the only waitress in the place in front of everyone! Will never return and I will let everyone know! read more

My friend went in with a mask on. While in line, another customer (70 year old man) shoved her so hard that she fell over and called her "f*cking mask wearer" as she was the only customer wearing a mask. The manager then came out and asked what happened. When both my friend and the man told him, he said "well I'm getting two different stories so I can't do anything." You can't even make that up. So not only do they clearly not care at all about COVID protocol, but they're also apparently fine with old men shoving women to the ground for caring. Do not patronize. They don't deserve to be in business read more

The pickle is the best. Lani is the best bartender. You have to come here every day of your life eat gizzards pickles and curds! Great hometown deal pickle is the number one bar in the area. Highly recommended this place rocks yeah! You gotta try the bloody and a Moscow mules! Solid copper mugs. The gizzards are the best around. The crew will bring it to another level. Play pool. Pull some pull tabs. Best bar up north read more

Ye Old Pickle Factory - Pull tabs and bloodys - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Nisswa, Minnesota

Ahh the Dirty Pickle. At least that's what I like to call it even though the place is not dirty at all and I highly recommend it for a drink. The place is usually filled with locals, summer locals and vacationers. Prices are cheap and they have pinball. You can also get a Heggie's while you wait, enjoy some of the free popcorn. There is even a liquor store attached (could use more microbrews) but totally understand as it is one of the smallest liquor stores in the area. All that really means is something convenient and something for everyone. You can even partake in some paper crack (pull tabs) and support a local non-profit. read more

This place is good for drinks, but their full menu of frozen deep fried food from Costco is very disappointing. Had it not been for coronavirus times making dining a more difficult experience, we probably would have gotten up and walked across the street and gotten real food. Still, if your goal is to have a few beers and maybe some cheese curds or deep fried pickles, then this is the place. read more

Take the good with the bad. It's dated. The chairs are lumpy. Tables are chipped. Focus on the good. Decent beer selection (craft and domestics). Excellent prices. Good selection is either fried foods or pizzas. That's ok in my book; just know that going in. Here's where they get extra bonus points....service. The nicest people you will ever meet. On a football Sunday, they make pizzas to put out for patrons, for free. Always available to help with whatever you need. That goes a long way. read more

Good atmosphere. Don't get the bloody Mary's. Worst I've ever had. Not sure if they had a mix at all. Besides that good food

Literally the worst/rudest customer service I've experienced. We were planning on having dinner, but after sitting down for 15 minutes the server told us she was getting off work and we had to order from the bartender. Mind you she walked past us repeatedly without acknowledging us never said a word about that for the 15 minutes we waited for her. The bartender was equally rude and yelled at our kids that grabbed a sucker from a open bowl when we walked in. read more

The Pickle is my favorite bar ever! Lani and Terry are iconic bartenders. They have a great selection of drinks, bar food if you're hungry and a happy local and tourist clientele. It's a don't miss if you're thirsty in Nisswa! read more

Looking for an easy dinner after our first day at the lake. It should be noted that they have apps and drinks - no sandwiches. Which turned out fine. We got chicken strips for the kids and we had wings, fries, cheese curds, fried cauliflower and onion rings. Everything was hot from the fryer and excellent. Cauliflower was good, the wings were perfect. My vodka soda was strong but not burned. Definitely a "dive bar" ambience that was relaxed and casual. I would go back for sure. read more

Stopped in for a beer and to watch the Vikings playoff game (lost). Many friends hang at the Pickle, so always a fun time. Great bartenders!

Relaxing local bar, felt at home. Locals were friendly, bartenders took great care of us.

Service was poor and slow. We patiently waited at least 20 minutes for service. Finally, I went up to the bar and asked where I should place my order. The bartender said the waitress would come around shortly. A while later, the one and only waitress comes up to us and says "it'll be a lot quicker if you order at the bar." Well, ok then. They were out of almost every single appetizer we requested. The male Bartender made a comment that he "hates when people individually order from a group." He said it loud of enough for us to hear the comment. Not sure if they care about getting new customers at all but they definitely like the regulars - especially the old lady running around with homemade cookies. read more

Fairly attentive service with typical bar food. Breaded shrimp was pretty good, pizza was tasty but over cooked. Reasonable American beer selection, nothing special or extensive. Music was too loud, seating area was empty but still noisy. read more

This place is one for the locals! Great prices on all their drinks! Service is great (I recommend Terri the bartender). The atmosphere is defiantly casual with pull tabs and popcorn on the floor! I wouldn't recommend food here but amazing atmosphere for a late night drink! read more

Only went for drinks... if we would have had another, we would have been pickled! Friendly and efficient staff! read more

A trip to The Pickle should always be on your itinerary when visiting Nisswa. It embodies everything an "up north" experience should be. Plus it has a cool name! Don't be surprised if you walk in and the floor is covered with peanut shells. Take a bowl, eat the peanuts, and throw the shells right on the floor! (Along with your losing pull tabs) While enjoying a cold adult beverage, be sure to try the fried pickles! Can't beat a fried pickle from the pickle. There outdoor patio area is a great spot to enjoy the evening. read more

Had been looking forward to a fun evening in Nisswa on Black Friday for weeks. Stopped into the Pickle Factory for a couple of drinks. Left when we couldn't get waited on. I understand it was a busy night but only 2 bartenders on duty who clearly weren't interested in serving anyone but the locals. Had their heads down and wouldn't look up to see who was holding money. Waited on the locals on either side of us but continuously skipped over us. We finally got a bar-back to get us some drinks. Bought a home in the area this summer, but guess what Pickle Factory? We'll never become "locals" at your establishment because we won't waste our time going back. Lori read more

Perfect place to go on a rainy day up north. Obviously, I would have rather been on the lake but since it was a rainy day, some bloodies hit the spot. The bloodies were just ok but all the drinks were inexpensive. I don't know if they have a full menu. But they do have Heggie's pizza, which is always a good lunch. read more

Nice little dive for a cheap drink. Pull-tabs litter the floor, sports play on the tubes and people are playing pool and pinball. Very reasonably priced place which is also conveniently conjoined with the town's liquor store. Double trouble. read more

If you only want a drink, this place is OK. Food, order only if you have LOTS of time to wait for the food to be cooked. A group of 8 went here one evening. The waitress was wonderful and worked VERY hard inside and outside. I think she was the only one working on a Friday night. Great personality and delivery of beverages. The food other than pizza, is all deep fried. The food is made one order at a time, and brought to the table. The kitchen needs a lot of redo in order to be a restaurant. Items such as a simple sandwich would be nice too. No one in the group will return here. read more

Local favorite with very cheap drinks and great waitresses. I don't believe I've ever had anything to eat there. The main bartender didn't seam very nice. Wish I could remember the name of the awesome waitress that's always there. It is pretty dirty inside... popcorn and pull tabs scatter the floor read more