Where are the Best Cheap Eats in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
I used to work as a hostess at Lion’s Tap a couple years ago, and I can tell you that in the two years I was there, I never got sick of their burgers! So delicious! However, hearing from family and friends, and through my own experience, you can get a perfect burger and fries one time, and the next time, it’s not so good… Not for any reason; it just seems to work that way. Kind of unpredictable whether or not it will be good. However, ask for your fries “extra-crispy” if you want them not soggy, and also see if they could add some of their burger “seasoning salt” to the fries! People who don’t work there don’t really know about this trick, and it is SO GOOD!Pros + Fried onions, ALWAYS coupons, Friendly serviceCons – No free refills
Don’t have the time for Broders’ Pasta Bar? Go to the Cucina! The food is a little less glamorous, but just as tasty. Try the super flat pizza or a manicotti (or two). I also like the caprese and their Pane Villaggio (village bread).It’s a deli so don’t expect more. You can get entrees, a side dish, bread, cheese, olives, salami, and drinks for two for less than twenty bucks. Not too shabby, especially when you see and taste the feast you just ordered.The food is good, but the air-conditioner is on full blast. If you go in the summer make sure to bring a layer because it will feel like a meat locker. Also, don’t go near closing and expect to eat there, they close up shop pretty fast and you end up feeling rushed.Pros + inexpensive, take-out, tasty!Cons – climate
This is my favorite restaurant in the twin cities. I have been going there for years while living in St. Paul and now that I live in Mpls. still worth the drive. They have wonderful Vietnamese sandwiches on French Bread with pickled vegetables, fresh cilantro and a variety of toppings such as pate, meatball, read roasted pork, or vegetarian. Their Pho is to die for, not too salty, topped with fresh vegetables and lime. My favorite dish is the dry egg noodle soup which comes with noodles, meat and vegetables in one bowl and the broth in another. Their French Press coffee with sweeted condensed milk is also to die for. You can drink it hot or pour it over ice. The coffee is brought to your table and you can watch it brew, drip from the French Press. AMAZING service, get your food within 5 minutes, and very cheap. Sandwiches start at $1.50. You can also get food to go. Just some advice, they only take credit card with a $10.00 minimum, so bring cash if you are not too hungry.Pros + Ma
The food is pretty good, but as the title says, the service can be horrible. For example, the last time I was there the waitress told right after dropping off our food that we shouldn’t expect to see her again, it was too busy. Or there was the time we were waiting for a table and passed by numerous waitresses, all of whom ignored us like we were pieces of furniture and didn’t say a word to us about the expected wait, etc. Like the reviewer below says, they act like they are doing you a favor.
Barley John’s is interesting in beer and food. The outdoor area is a fun place to sit in the summers and whatnot. For that we love the place. The only downfall is that the service, while very friendly, can be slow and ditzy. It’s a very small place and even if you’re one of the few people in the restaurant expect your service to be very slow and expect that they will forget things like the glass of water you requested. They are not at all attentive to their customers who are not at the bar unfortunately. But none of it has ever been in bad spirit. The time to talk and the food and wine keep us coming back when we have the time to sit. But skip it if you’re in a hurry. Oh – and Great pizza! Gourmet pizza officiandos will love their pie!Pros + Great food, Great beer, Great wineCons – Flaky servers
