Uptown Bar & Cafe

My husband took me for dinner here one night, bragging about how great the food was when he was there few years back. When we came in, it was about 8:40 pm and we were greeted by the server oddly asking if we were having food. Our response was "yes" and he gave out this huge sigh that made us feel as if we were an inconvenience. He took us to the table and then told us that we have about 10 minutes. I immediately looked at my cell phone to check out the time and started wondering what time they stop serving dinner. I just find it odd to stop serving at 9pm, especially during the summer. He came back about 10 mins later to take our order. My husband ordered sweet potato fries with his burger but when the food came he got French fries. His medium rare burger? Charred to a crisp. We are really not the type of people who would make a big fuss about little things like that. We felt bad to ask them to change it since we know that the kitchen is already closing. But the whole service was just horrible, I had to get up to get my hot sauce on their service stand and our sodas remained unfilled most of the time. And to top it all up, when we get the bill, there seemed to be an extra charge for the sweet potato fries that my husband didn't get. That's when my husband came up to the server and inform him nicely that he actually didn't get the sweet potato fries. He responded, "Oh, it's actually the same price, so it doesn't matter." What a horrible waiter!! Don't you get it?? You made a mistake and the least you could do is apologize. WE ARE NEVER COMING BACK!!! more

Could it get any better! Amazing breakfast and great live music. You have to know what you are getting in to though... if you don't like the band at night it's hard to escape. Pros: B-fast- Local music more

Seriously, this place is GROSS! I love the food. Add in the inexpensive aspect as well as the GENEROUS sizing, this is a keeper. I love it. Parking and ambience are awful but the food is so worthwhile! more

Greasy food in large portions with real diner atmosphere. Gets crazy busy when there's live music. more

The Uptown Bar and Cafe is fantastic. Breakfast is a favorite. The helpings are large, the prices are reasonable. The hashbrowns are awesome (a requirement for me) the eggs are cooked to requested lack of runnyness as hoped for, and the service is always consistantly good. It's one of the great places in town to see what new amazing combinations of outfits the girls who work there can come up with. There is a wide range of clientelle from families with little kids to groups of people not concerned about gender. Everyone is friendly, and you are assured a glass of water being delivered to you within a couple of minutes of being seated. The indoor seating is cozy and has booths available (a must for us), and the outdoor is right along the sidewalk front for great people-watching. I say two thumbs way up ! Pros: seating/booths, cozy, service, food Cons: with parking you may need to walk a bit. more

go early and stay all day!!! the best place to go in the sadness of the Henn/Lake area. not only the food, but weds night is free music night. a must see and go for TC music fans. Pros: Drink specials Cons: small bathroom more

True you may not find the big names playing at the Uptown like in the old days, but the quality of the food is fantastic. I have yet to find another restaurant in the cities with such a large and diverse menu. The staff is fantastic and friendly, the food comes out fast considering how many bodies are packed in the place, the selection of vegetarian options is great for such a meat loving place. However, the best of what the Uptown Bar has to offer is the atmosphere - one of the only "neighborhood" bars left in Uptown, over half the people who come in are "regulars" (some come daily, some come once a month). The staff know a lot of names and faces that come in those doors and that's hard to find these days. Pros: Food quality, service, portions, friendly atmosphere Cons: crowded, loud at night when the music is going more

My girlfriends and I make the Uptowner part of our "Sundays after going out for Saturday night birthdays" a tradition. We order rounds of bloody mary's (you get to take home the glasses!) and skillets, omelets, sandwiches, whatever. The servers are always great to us, even if we're rowdy and stay for 8 hours straight (which we always seem to do). Pros: Cures hang over blues Cons: Can be crowded, limited parking more

Never again Dreadful sound system- distortion was all I could hear. The bartender was an a$$ to me and my friends- and they do not take credit cards- but they do have an ATM that doesnt work!!! My best friend loves there breakfast, but Im not willing to try it after the service I was given at night. Pros: Patio Cons: Many things (read the review) more

Hung over? I can't think of a better place to go. Greasy food and kick-but Bloody Mary's. Although very crowded, I would bet there is no place in MPLS that sells more liquor on a Saturday and Sunday morning. Pros: Fantasic crowd on Weekend Mornings more

It's pk for music and location but what is all the hype? You're better of going to Dennys! Pros: lcoation Cons: nothing special more

....I have visited this establishment many a times although this week, I have been there twice. Once for a late lunch on the patio - food, from the quite large and expansive menu - as always was excellent as were the drinks. I can't comment on the appetizer as it was 'never put in' and I'll bring it ASAP. Well....unless ASAP means something different, we never got it. I think we caught the server on an off day. In the evenings to see music, the service is fast and friendly. I enjoy the breakfasts, the lunches (especially the pitas), and the Bloody Marys at the Uptown. Highly recommended! Pros: Large Menu, Bloody Marys, Keep the Glass Cons: , A bit crowded, A little smokey more

I agree - I used to go here about once a week and tolerate the choking smoke (I am a smoker) to get some decent pub grub. Management was repetitively rude. I'll not be returning. more

Great for people watching if you're in the booths by the windows. Food is plentiful and cheap. Everyone has fun. Pros: Prices low, Smoking , In Uptown Cons: Not so clean more

The best bar in uptown.Good food Live music.And the bartenders Know how to pour a drink! Also a good place for breakfast and bloodies more

Ever since the Uptown got rid of a very good bartender, this place has seemed to have lost its soul. I used to go here at least weekly, but alas no more. The food and music aren't what they used to be and the management seems ruder than ever. I'll miss the Bloody Marys. Pros: drinks, breakfast Cons: management, bartenders more

Whether it be for dinner or just drinks, the Uptown caters to everyone. The live music on the weekends is a plus, unless you want to chat it up with your friends. THis is the true uptown experience, and you won't find the frat boys from Eden Prairie hanging around. Drinks are reasonably priced and the High Life special is easy on the wallet and good for the belly. Pros: Good Prices, Good Food, Good Music Cons: crowded, music can be loud more

When I have friends visit from out of town, I always take them here for breakfast and then a walk around one of the lakes. The food is served hot and plentiful for a reasonable price. One friend from New York, who is VERY picky and never satisfied, declared that the Uptown Bar & Cafe has the best breakfast that he was ever served! This is quite a compliment, since I have only heard him complain about places and inform me of where I needed to go for the best _______ (fill in the blank). Pros: Huge portions, Tasty food, Great bloody marys! Cons: Smoky, Sometimes crowded, Surly wait staff more

My girlfriend recently moved to uptown and we have dined at the Uptown more than a few saturday and sunday mornings. Not many places offer a good breakfast along with a good bloody mary. The topper is you get to take the glass home with you. Good food and service. more

We love to hit the Uptown for breakfast on the weekends-great place to meet friends more