The Loon Cafe
| Address: | 500 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA |
| Phone: | +1 612-332-8342 |
| Site: | looncafe.com |
| Rating: | 4.2 |
| Working: | 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–12AM |
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Kevin Hohnstein
Went for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. It wasnt very busy, and we got a table right away. Menu is quite extensive, but we were able to find something that looked to good to eat. We ordered an appetizer with the meal as well. Our server was polite, but was busy working multiple tables, so he only stopped by a few times. Our food came out fairly quickly, but they forgot to bring our appetizer. When the server came back, we told him we never got the appetizer. He took it off our bill on our request since there was no point on getting it when our food had already come out.
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aaron gall
Exceptional selections. Really friendly atmosphere. Given how popular they are, Im not surprised. Make it a point to check this place out. If anything, because its the last building on that block with sincere atmosphere. Although, that phrase is snobby "foodie" rhetoric. Its just the easiest way to describe the whole of it.
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Caleb Veurink
I am giving this place a 5-star review based solely on my lunch experience. The atmosphere was pleasant, the staff was friendly and responsive, and the chili was absolute dynamite. The prices werent great, but not terrible either, and considering how much I enjoyed my soup I really cant complain at all!
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Dan B.
I always enjoy The Loon. Cool environment, good service, decent food for average tavern prices (in most cases, some are more than Id expect). Today I wasnt too impressed with the Phili Cheese Steak...would have been better on white bread. Didnt even think to ask the type of bread...
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Joey Diderrich
This is an interesting place. The crowds can vary. There doesnt really seem to be a rhyme or reason to when it is busy. They have some interesting drinks and the food is pretty decent. Its half a block from light rail station and a few blocks from target center and target field.
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Daniel Zielinski
Close to the stadium. The sauce for the walleye tacos was outstanding...... it is a very flavorful intense taste without overpowering everything. I have also tried the loon burger was very tasty. Cool atmosphere nice service. Great place to eat before a ball game for sure.
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MN snow
I heard good things about The Loon Cafe, so I thought wed give it a shot. The waitress was friendly and prompt. The food we felt, was a bit overpriced for what it was. Good, just a tad overpriced. $70 after tip. Ive spent as much at a McCormick & Schmicks.
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Gregory Prochnow
Stopped in for Sunday breakfast. Service was prompt. Didnt have a breakfast meme but had a breakfast special the "sportsman breakfast". Our came with scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, bacon and toast. Had a enjoyable breakfast. Would go back again.
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James Terry
The staff all seem very friendly, and the atmosphere is great but the food is just ok, its not bad but not great and the $9.00 onion ring appetizer was literally (yes i counted them :p) 11 onion rings, they were good but for that price they should be.
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Karen Kuehn
Fun location, very "hopping". Unusual menu, but difficult for a vegetarian. My sandwich was delicious, but the ingredients were distributed very unevenly, with most of them on one half of the sandwich. The kettle chips were very salty.
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Adam Wolf
I had a bowl of one of the five or six types of chili they have here for lunch a few times a week in the winter of 2015. It was very delicious, but not friendly to the waistline. Like cookies, chili is a sometimes food, children!
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Douglas Howard
Had an omelet, specifically the keys special with turkey and broccoli and it was perfect! Tasty, the turkey was home made roasted turkey and the omelet was cooked perfectly! They even give you home made jelly for the toast.
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Thatcher Riggin
My favorite place downtown Minneapolis. Relaxed atmosphere, close to Target Field. Edit: been travelling for weeks and this is the only place that has 4 mlb games in easy view. Or 1 most the time.
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Peter Higginbotham
I visited the Loon back in 2007 while on business in Minneapolis. Had a great afternoon there, nice beers and great service. Shame I live in England otherwise it would be my local!!
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Rachel Revolinski
Worst turkey burger I have ever had, the texture was chewy and gritty I didnt even eat half of it the texture too strange. Over priced in my opinion, way better options in the area.
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James Tyler
This place could use some soap and hot water. The last time i went here my shoes were stuck to the sticky floor and the place has that old beer smell.
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Richard Hagen
Good food served quickly. A noisy little bar that caters to young fills with an appetite go fun & companionship. Try it. Its a nice place.
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Padra Moua
Awesome little place to get food before seeing a show on first avenue. The service has never been bad for me and the food is pretty good.
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Ryan Anderson
Nice bar downtown. They have a great group of staff working here making sure your drinks are full and the food selection is very good.
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Jim Duval
Im from out state and visit here when in town on business. Ive always had good service and the food is always good. Love coming here!
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Mike Truso
Everything on their menu is great. Their chili is out of this world. Get the vegetarian chili, it comes with awesome corn bread!
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Earl Garletz
Rustic downtown Minneapolis resturant/bar near Target Field (Twins) and Target Center (Timberwolves) stadiums.
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Michael Braun
It was a nice place, decent menu selection, very good soup, and surprisingly not packed on a concert night.
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Yvette Massey
This place has been and will always be one of my favorites! Best chili in Twin Cities hands down!!
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William Murden
A bit pricey for the quality of the food. Was not bad, but it gave me no reason to ever return.
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John Wayland
The Sante Fe French toast was outstanding. Served at breakfast only, its worth showing up early.
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Emma Young
This has always been my favorite bar in Minneapolis. The dj is great, drinks are priced well.
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Matthew Sylva
Such an amazing pre-Vikings breakfast buffet. Prompt, polite service and friendly staff.
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Nick Running
Been here a few times and the place is growing on me. Love the service and the people!
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Joe Nolte
Great atmosphere, homey feel, good decor, decent prices for downtown Minneapolis.
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Joey Diaz
Great proximity to Target Field. Decent menu selection with great prices.
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Ryan Bishop
Good food. It was really busy when I was there. Prices are reasonable.
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Eric B
Legendary establishment with great food and a lively atmosphere.
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Chris Trefz
Excellent beer selection, tasty appetizers, and great service.
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John Stocks
Excellent Good! Some of the best beef jerky Ive ever tasted!
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Good American food. Casual atmosphere. Friendly service.
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Asa Pranikoff
Nice little spot with really good soups and grilled cheese.
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cassondra henning
Home of the Grape Ape, but Id choose an Orangutan instead!
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Devin Collins
Great atmosphere, with a decent tap choice and lots of TV!
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Kyle Teedz
The staff makes this place what it is, amazingly awesome!
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Mingmo Lee
Went there for lunch and it was delicious and affordable.
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SteveSinBaja
Uptown vibe mixed with old time style, and cool factor!
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Andrew Johnson
Awesome spot! Get the grape apes. Good more 30s crowd
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Stacy Williams
Food is great, good beer selection, and great staff!!!
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Jeff Lindahl
Fun atmosphere. The happy hour has some great deals
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Daniel Thomas
Nothing great about the food. Its average bar food.
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Cindy Webster
Good happy hour drink specials. Service is good.
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Emeka Anyadike
Nice chill bar with an excellent beer selection.
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Scott Ollila
Always good food. Walleye sandwich is excellent
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justin harsdorf
twice as good as a mcdonalds hamburger :/
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Jonathan Deering
Staff was very friendly and accomodating
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Dan Mason
Great local pub in downtown Minneapolis.
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Janice Watt
Food, service and atmosphere were great
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Gustav Leinbach
Great place for a bite to eat downtown.
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A Private User
their pork chili is surprisingly good.
