Matt's Bar

06/16/2008 Posted by Foodiegirl23

Simply put, I LOVE the burgers and fries at Matt's!!! The service is adequate and the food is outta this world. The prices can meet most budgets and in all reality this place meets most needs. I think the biggest complaint is Matt's doesn't meet most foodie needs... ATM, uber friendly waitstaff, split checks, and overdone ambiance. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but you get what you pay for. This spot is ol skool. Will you get good food? YES!!! will you get service with a smile? YES!! will you get chit chat and personable service with the waitstaff?? maybe not. Get over it. The food is amazing and speaks for itself. The parking situation isn't fabulous but how many times have you parked blocks away to go to a lame restaurant? You will survive, its not that far...plus with the bizillion calories your eating we could all use the walk!

Pros: The best Juicy's

06/10/2008 Posted by velocityno9

Compared to other South Minneapolis bars, the service at Matt's is great. I've waited 45 minutes at a few other establishments around this area just to get the waitress to get up from in front of the TV and take our order. Matt's has a few waitresses that are good at handling lots of people in an efficient, if brisk, way. Food at Matt's is simple and consistently good bar food with tasty hamburgers and generously portioned fries. In response to the last guy, I think a hamburger is $3.45 or so, while the more expensive (and bigger) Juicy Lucy and other specialty burgers are around $5. Regarding ice: there are signs plastered around the whole joint which read something to the effect of: No ice, no plates--We blew the budget on napkins. It's just that kind of place. Like it or free up a booth, cause this place has limited seating.

Pros: Cheap, good food, casual

Cons: Brisk service, can get too loud

05/25/2008 Posted by AngelRivera

Alright.. so.. after so much hype on matt's bar, I desided to go w/ my girlfriend and check it out! the results.. Parking: 6/10 if you go at night.. then DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING OF VALUE INSIDE. is very easy for someone to still since the parking is behind the location and is not private nor servilance. quite small too... good think i went at 1pm. service:2/10 pretty much.. NON EXCISTENT!! I meen horrable.. we went in and no one told us what to do.. nor greeted us at all.. i had to go and for a waiter.. when this lady came.. she took our order and left and we didnt see her again for like 15 minutes.. after that i saw a glimps of her and quickly asked if i could have some ice.. and she just said (without even stoping to look at me) WE DONT HAVE ANY ICE HUNN! <--- that is just messed up!! wait time:4/10 it was just to much time waiting.. bout.. 35 minuts i believe.. and my CAN of pop.. thats right.. not a glass and dont even think about refills.. IT GOD WORM. ergo me asking for the ice!! price:8/10 truth is that is all a bit too over priced. $495 for a burger by it self (wich considering is MN's top burger is some what ok) , $395 for a big set of fries.. (not that bad) and .. AAANNNDD... $1.45 FOR A FRIKING CAN OF POP!!! THATS RIGHT! burger: 10/10 Truth of the matter is that is a very VERY delitious burger!!! cant say anything even remotely bad about it! OVER ALL.. hopefully knowing this will give you an idea on what to expect. Go for the burger and bring your own 2 little pop! =p

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

03/13/2008 Posted by brentburnsfan

They have the best juicy lucy's I've ever had. The cheese inside is very tasty. The fries are very good and they give you a lot for your money. Great dive bar that has an old school feel to it. Limited seating so get there early.

Pros: Good Street Parking

Cons: Too small.

03/08/2008 Posted by batgirl3341

the food is low price, good classic american burgers and fries but nothing special. i went on a Sunday around 5 and it was packed! there was only one server and one bar tender/server/food preparer. so the service was lacking. probably wouldn't go back unless i was hungry and in the neighborhood.

Pros: price

Cons: seating, service, parking

02/29/2008 Posted by skolvikesmn

We recently visited Matt's for the first time in a couple of years and had a great time. Come for the juicy lucy, and stay for the cheap beer. The staff and patrons, many of who were obviously regulars, were friendly, I could have stayed all day!

Pros: The Original Jucy Lucy, Friendly staff, Timeless dive bar atmosphere

Cons: Not the greatest neighborhood, Lock your car

01/08/2008 Posted by apelwick

There are many that claim their "Lucy" as the original - but we didn't really go looking for the original - just a great burger and this is one of the best! A great corner joint that gets you in and out without worrying about the frills! (This means that you shouldn't expect plates, just baskets and wax wrap) You don't have to worry about how to eat the specialty, they always make sure you know the rules so you don't get hurt.

Pros: Food

Cons: Parking

05/02/2007 Posted by xin_cult4ever

If you are looking for a fancy burger or the typical california blt burger look elsewhere. If you want ambience, forget it, unless of course you are like me and love to drink grain belt in a dive bar. This is a bar burger, and it is a darn good one at that. Yes, it is greasy, heart-clogging food, but when you crave the molten cheese with the onions, you have to have it. I used to live over on Longefellow by Matt's, but even now that I live in Saint Paul, I try to get over there when the craving hits.

Pros: Grain belt, molten cheese and onions

Cons: None