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The Loon Café
American Restaurant, Burger Joint, and Bar$$$$
Warehouse District, Minneapolis
"Awesome nachos, get the chicken chili as your dip."(4 Tips)
"chicken tacos and grape ape shots :)"(2 Tips)
"Loon Cafe Pecos River Red chili on a cold winter night!"(2 Tips)
"Their Pinto's Diablo chili is spectacular."(2 Tips)
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Kendra AckermanJanuary 31, 2013The Loon is a good happy hour spot after work with good drinks and some of the best boneless buffalo wings I've ever had!
Kaitlynn JonesApril 11, 2015Awesome nachos, get the chicken chili as your dip. Also phenomenal pulled pork, literally the best I've ever tasted.
Pat McCoolAugust 11, 2014When I'm in mpls on work, I come here a beer before hopping on the lightrail. Right across the street!
Katie GaulDecember 23, 2013Something for almost everyone. I recommend the nachos with the Pecos River Red chili.
- The chili, always the chili, and sit at the bar. Dont forget the famous "Grape Ape".
City PagesFebruary 22, 2011Voted by City Pages as having the Best Chili in the 2010 Best of the Twin Cities issue. The Loon serves five types of chili, each unique and delicious in its own way.- Pecos River Red is the classic, but they are also home to the Grape Ape shot, try it, you'll like it!
Marty O.January 9, 2016Dirty Pork bowl is a good chili, get the corn tortillas & toppings on the side
Suzanne MesserSeptember 2, 2017I had the walleye tacos. Delicious. Something for everyone. Large selection.
The chili is so good. Have to come about 5 times to try them all but worth it.
Robbie is the best, most professional bartender in all of Minneapolis!
Jacob AbernathyDecember 5, 2010Make sure to get the Diablo Chili, and when you do, make sure you save some toast to wipe up the last of the chili.
Kathryn's chicken salad is delicious! Also, the pinto's diablo chilli is great on a cold winter day.
Emily DyessApril 11, 2012Be sure you are sober enough to make it down those bathroom stairs. If not, bring a friend. :)
On Fridays The Brisket Bar B Q Sandwich is not on the menu, but it should be on your plate.
The Loon Café is one of my favorite happy hours in Downtown Minneapolis. $2.50 Margaritas and Dragon Wings! The Spin’ Dip is also amazing.
Summer months order the greek salad. Winter months always the chili.
Chicken Chili or Chicken Fajitas for a healthy option.
Pecos chili is awesome!!!!! No beans and has a fantastic flavor!!
The dragon wings are very good; however, the beer selection is turrible.
±radical32September 10, 2010the Loon is our favorite lunch spot. We also lost count how many Happy Hours we had here...
Pete BarryApril 23, 2009order the Loon Burger. It's not the normal shape that you're used to. I don't know if the shape is the cause of the great flavor but that is a tasty burger.
Rodney (Eebee) AustinOctober 20, 2012Awesome awesome chili. But of course does nit compete with mine! Lol
Ben SchmidtJanuary 17, 2010When you're itchin' for chili, go Pecos River Red, medium, with an extra order of the Texas Toast on the side. Read more
Elizabeth AndersonApril 13, 2014Beef brisket was disgusting! Couldn't even eat it and the smell made me sick. Chicken tacos were great!
I really enjoyed the food, but our waitress Carly gave herself a tip instead of giving me my change. I thought it was rude! I ♥ the chicken ceaser wrap with french/fries.
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The Loon Cafe features a wide variety of menu items; quick appetizers, fresh salads and wraps, burger, or dig into a bowl of our famous chili.
We are just blocks away from Target Field and Target Center, and across the street from the Warehouse District light rail station!
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(612) 332-8342
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"One of the best places I've eaten since moving to Minneapolis. Every time I've been there it has been great. Food is delicious and service is great."
Gabe Watkins - 7.0
"This place is awesome! Love the location and how many different levels there are."
Brooke Raeker - 7.7
"All the North Star Roller Girls love the Steak Salad!(The Reuben was tasty, too!) Cheap, yummy mimosas. Staff was very friendly. Small parking lot."
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