What People Are Saying About Blue Door Pub
The Editor
Molly Priesmeyer
Citysearch
In Short – For Minnesota fried food that makes the State Fair seem woefully lacking, Blue Door Pub serves up classic 'Sota fare like thick and cheesy like Juicy Lucys (here, they're Jucy Blucys), a generous helping of tater tot hotdish and Spam bites loaded with dripping cream cheese. Forget about that healthy vegan diet: The dishes at this little joint puts the lowbrow menu at Psycho Suzi's to shame. The space itself is small and the ambiance is as comforting as the battered food it serves, featuring high-back dark booths and personal chalkboards for old-school instant-messaging.
10/25/09
Best burger in town!
by fireyram at Citysearch
Go here for a good burger - don't go to the Nook (or anywhere else). I got the classic Blucy with lettuce and tomato. The beef was nice and flavorful and actually cooked to medium! The lettuce was butter lettuce, which was a nice touch. And if you get a booth you can draw on the chalkboard wall while you wait for your food, which was a fun added bonus. Overall, the food was fantastic and I'm definitely going back.
The only drawbacks are that it is a small place so you'll probably have to wait. Also, the night I was there my waitress was a bit slow and she had to come back and ask me what I ordered again, and when it came out they forgot my lettuce and tomato. But it wasn't that bad and the food more than makes up for it!
- Pros: Burgers, fun atmosphere, neighborhood location
- Cons: Small
02/22/09
Worth the wait!
by martiniblonde at Citysearch
We visited the pub this weekend. We got there to find a short wait. Yes, you do have to stand, kinda in the middle of the place to wait, but it is worth it. The burgers (we had the blucy and swiss/mushroom) were excellent, and the fries were very good (we had them with the cajun seasoning). The food was fresh, which in my opinion makes them stand above the rest. Our food came fast, expecially for being packed with patrons. The service was great too. While we waited, the bartender came over and offered a beer while we waited. Happy Hour was going on and tap beer was $2. Highly recommend a trip to the Blue Door Pub!
- Pros: Fresh, great tasting food!! Easy parking.
- Cons: Small establishment
11/14/08
A Gem - However....
by lizbet at Citysearch
Without a doubt, the burgers are amazing. Yes, several places in the metro sell 'Lucy's' - but the Blue Door Pub is tops. Staff is doing everything right: greeting customers, friendly, accommodating. Downside: the place is tiny - and I do mean tiny. The wait for one of the few tables or booths can run an hour or more - the little bar has a few seats (and no one gives them up!). People end up standing among the diners waiting for a table - makes a person feel a little uncomfortable (both those eating & waiting). When the weather is warm many people wait outside. However, no one is going to do that in the winter - and every time the door opens the people inside are going to be blasted by the cold air because the entrance opens right into the small dining area. It's unfortunate that these guys didn't find a larger space to open their new restaurant - because they certainly have what it takes (great food & service). I'd suggest going on an 'off time', however, because you definitely need to try one of those burgers.
- Pros: Burgers and the friendly service
- Cons: Small square footage
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