What it's actually like
Overwhelmingly positive with strong praise for authentic Iron Range Northern Minnesota cuisine, excellent outdoor patio spaces, and generally welcoming atmosphere. Service and food quality are consistently highlighted as standouts. A small number of negative reviews cite inconsistent service, staffing issues, and operational challenges, but these are significantly outweighed by enthusiastic repeat customers who view it as a must-visit local spot.
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Diners keep mentioning
porketta sandwichflatbreadsnachoshouse old fashionedpastyburrata appetizerback patio with live music
Ambiance
lively-neighborhood
Noise level
lively
Dress code
casual
Outdoor seating
Yes
Good for
happy hour, casual dinner, patio hangout
Reservations
direct
Wait reality — Expect crowds during busy periods, especially dinner rush and weekends; the small space means waits are possible when full. Best to arrive off-peak or expect a brief wait. Front and back patios offer overflow seating.
Derived from 77 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
What's cooking
Appetizers
Bavarian Pretzelvegetarian$14
Handmade Bavarian pretzel topped with butter and salt with choice beer cheese or dijon
Boneless Wings$18
Dry rub or buffalo
Burratavegetarian$18
Fresh burrata on a bed of arugula, fig jam, prosciutto, cherry tomato, baguette
Chicken Wings$17
Dry rub or buffalo
Chips & Guacvegetarianvegan$12
Freshly fried tortilla chips, fresh guacamole
French Fry Basket$12
Porketta or Cajun seasoning, +$1 for additional seasoning
Fried Picklesvegetarian$13
Battered pickle spears served with house fry sauce or ranch dressing
Garlic Cheese Curdsvegetarian$13
Ellsworth Creamery garlic cheese curds with choice of house fry sauce, ranch or marinara
Iron Range Nachos$19
Porketta or chicken, onion, giardiniera, black beans, tomato, corn, cheddar cheese, nacho cheese, jalapeño, salsa. Add sour cream for $1 | Add guacamole for $3
Iron Range Classics
Pasty
Hearty, hand-held Cornish comfort done right
Porketta
Seasoned, slow-roasted Italian pork roast, unmistakably Northern Minnesota
Poticavegetarian
Slovenian walnut bread, approved by grandma, auntie, mother and the 'Range church lady
Sarma
Croatian cabbage roll with old-world flavor and rich, satisfying depth
Find it
Address
1085 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105, Saint Paul, MN
Phone
651-203-7096