Matt's Bar
Minneapolis, MN 55407-2339
Phone: (612) 722-7072
- Price:
- $
- Specialties:
- Cheap Eats
- Best of Citysearch:
- Cheap Eats 2006, French Fries 2006, Cheap Eats 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed 11am-12am, Thu-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 12pm-12am
Editorial Review for Matt's Bar – by Amy Goetzman
In Short
From the outside, Matt's looks like just another dark, old neighborhood corner bar sporting faded Grain Belt and Bud signs. Inside, it's just a long, skinny bar with a row of plain booths and a jukebox featuring the standard mix of classics. But legions of sports fans, families and locals make regular trips down Cedar Avenue to order thick, handmade burgers stuffed with bubbling, salty cheese and nestled against a heap of hot fries.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitJust about any order buys your seat for as long as you want it--which is why people do their homework and write their novels here.
Know Before You GoLock the car and don't leave anything tempting in it. This corner sees its share of break-ins.
User Reviews for Matt's Bar
05/11/2008 Posted by Lori1955
Went to Matts today to celebrate Mothers Day. It was the first Mothers Day since my Moms death in Jan.. I've always loved Matts for the friendly service and great burgers but was so dissapointed today. Our waitress was rude and condescending, as was the bartender. The food was good but went to use the restroom and found it unkept and a little disgusting. I realize the ambience of Matts is it's simple menu and relaxed atmosphere but this was too much. Won't be going back for a long time if ever. The last time we were there was so fun, we had a great waitress and had so much fun but today...NOT. Took my Dad there to try and cheer him up a bit but didn't happen. Come on Matts...take a little time to clean it up.
03/29/2008 Posted by CLK17
I was at Matt's last night for the first time in several years. The place is full of nostalgia for me - I've gone there many times after rehearsals or shows. In the past, the staff was always friendly and welcoming - - after all, we're a group that brings in a lot of business. Last night, however, I couldn't believe how rude and confrontational the waitress was! Someone with us simply commented that their "one ticket per group" policy (no matter the size of the group or how many tables) was out of the ordinary. The server seemed to take it as a personal insult. She wouldn't let it go and basically chewed out the customer for it. I think it's just as well the person ended up not ordering anything - I fear what she would have found in it! If anyone from Matt's ever reads this, please make sure all your staff remembers that repeat customers keep them in business, and many won't put up with such rude, uncalled for treatment. Please go back to the friendly service you used to offer.
Pros: Good food, cheap
Cons: Very rude, confrontational waitress
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