2500 University Ave NE

Stanley's had some of the best cheese curds we've ever tasted. Burgers were great too! Would definitely return.

Service was very quick and very friendly more than happy to come back again Chelsea did a great job handling my order I was by myself and yet I was treated as if I was the best group in the establishment . I look forward to coming back again soon .​​

Always a great option for a meal in NE Minneapolis! The servers are always very nice. The happy hour deals are great, especially for appetizers. I have really enjoyed everything I've tried here, especially the steak sandwich! It's always very busy but I've never had an issue with getting a table quickly. Definitely recommend checking them out if you are in the area.

Returned after a not-so-great experience and happy to say this visit was a major improvement. We tried the brisket grilled cheese and the dry rub boneless wings. I'm not usually a brisket fan, but our neighbors insisted it was top-notch--turns out they were absolutely right. It was delicious. The wings were well-seasoned and paired perfectly with the mango habanero sauce. Don't worry if you're sensitive to heat--the sauce isn't spicy at all. It's more like a sweet, flavorful jam. All in all, a much more positive experience this time around, and I'm looking forward to coming back to try a burger. Our neighbor still raves about a blue burger they used to offer--sadly, it's no longer on the menu. Just putting it out there: maybe bring it back someday? I know at least one person who'd be thrilled!

I was just at the restaurant and sat at the bar server 1am inside B bartender I have been in the restaurant business for 30 years and this girl acted like she hated her job, couldn't of cared less about me or my guests I love Stanley's been here a bunch but this girl needs a new job

We came in to hopefully have dinner and the kitchen was already closed at 9pm! Love their jalapeño poppers though. We'll be back another day that isn't a holiday

Came here for the Rueben dumplings and the green beer. The food is always great at Stanley's. One thing that made me not rate higher was our waiter. We ordered a burger and then when our food came out we got a patty melt... we told our waiter it wasn't what we ordered and he then told us "no this is how it comes." Unfortunately he didn't give us a chance to change it until we got the check and we again told him that it wasn't what we ordered... he did apologize and comped the "burger" for us but all of that could have been avoided if he would have listened to us when the food first came out. The dumplings were delicious and usually the service is great here. We also love the patio and it does allow dogs on the patio which is awesome. I still will recommend Stanley's but this past experience was not the best.

I had heard really good things about this restaurant from friends, but I was a bit disappointed. Both my food items came out cold, underwhelmed by the flavor. And service wasn't as great as expected. Will possibly try again but not a hit like I was hoping.

Checked out Stanley's while visiting for a Wedding. I loved the vibe and all of the super cute puppies. We got a chance to enjoy the weekend Brunch menu and there were so many yummy options to choose from. I opted to build my own burger and it was exactly what I was craving. Overall this is a great place to get a meal with family or friends with awesome service!

Sometimes you just want to go to a place where everyone knows your name. Stanleys is that place for me. It's an upscale NE reformed dive bar with surprisingly good food. The bartender keeps the beers (good selection) filled. Brunch on the weekends is a hit here - go early.

Stopped at Stanley's as we were bopping around northeast area. I hadn't been there since they expanded their patio! Great place to bring a dog if you have one with you (we did). Quick service and the food is what you come to expect at a bar/restaurant. I got the nachos with chicken, which is technically an appetizer I think but definitely big enough to be a meal on its own!

The best dogs friendly space in the town!! There were heated patio where dogs are allowed, and there were even dog menus!!! The food was great, especially the fried buffalo cauliflower!! We also had nachos with brisket, it was ridiculously good as it came with queso, guacamole, pico de gallo & etc. it was very great experience coming here!! Everyone here adores the dogs, they even offer to make request for yoga mat if dogs would like to lay on it, such a royalty treatment!!

For a bar/pub I'm glad to say the food does not take a hit in quality! I've gotten both sweet and spicy chicken burrito and beef stroganoff and have not been disappointed. I've never had an issue with service here and parking is relatively easy. Definitely a place in NE that is a must try. There is a reason they've been around for so long!

First time here and I don't know that I'd come back. Service disappointing from the minute we walked in to our server Alberta. You walk into a restaurant and think you'd get a friendly hello and a nice welcome in, guess not this evening. I felt like we bothered the hostess and even felt like more of a bother with our sever. Customer service skills significantly lacked. My friend ordered cheese curds for an appetizer. They came out very quickly- within 3-5 minutes. Nothing special. I ordered the northeast smash burger with chips. The chips were my favorite part as they were very flavorful. The gal who brought our cheese curds out was very friendly and nice. Bar has some televisions with sports games playing and pull tabs are offered. Looks like there's a patio. Overall, I wouldn't visit again. First experience ruined it for me.

We went to Stanley's for a mid week lunch and had the best time!! My friend and I both ordered the French dip special; it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! The meat was delicious and tender, the au jus was spot on, and the seasoned sour cream was the perfect chip dip! Can't wait to go back for this tasty Thursday special :)

The food is amazing. The drinks are spectacular. The price is a little expensive but worth it.

I've lived in the twin cities for over ten years and FINALLY made it to Stanley's. Now I'm sad I haven't been going all this time. Great food, service, and I'll definitely be back to watch a hockey game in the near future.

I had a marvelous time! The was great. It was prompt, and our server was very friendly. She is also the bartender. this has become my new favorite place for burgers‼ I plan to return over and over and over again.

Love Stanley's. So does my dog. It's fantastic that they are so dog friendly. It's fun to have dinner together out.

Hot damn! This place is outstanding and dangerously good! Everything I've tried there so far has been on point! Ordering to go is a breeze, nicely packed to go and quick service. The only thing I wanna know is does the restaurant take menu request!?, because after trying their wrap I'm dreaming of a crispy buffalo chicken version with that four cheese spread they use and also a caesar wrap with croutons version.

The service was good and the ambiance was pretty cool out on the patio.. BUT we came here tonight because it was advertised as a place that played the Loons games. We were very disappointed as we had traveled a long way just to find out that it was being played on one TV and there was no sound. Those of us that were there for the game had to clump together awkwardly to see the game and one table even had to move in order to see it at all. Watching the room, there were 6 other tvs with the gophers game on and nobody was even watching it. As far as the food.. the drinks were good and the food was creative but bland. Zero flavor. We got a few things to try and it was the concensus all around.. the food looked good but lacked flavor.

We tried two soups as takeaway for dinner. Chicken Wild Rice and Chicken Noodle. The service and take away containers were both good. Soups traveled well to the house and were still warm when we opened them. Ambience - We like that Stanley's has a dog menu with lots of options the dogs enjoy.

We went to Stanley's for lunch and sat on the patio on Sunday. They need to hire more servers or find one that is more efficient. It took our server over 25 minutes to greet us. after receiving the drinks and appetizer it took another 45 minutes for her to come back to take our order. the food was delicious but we didn't need to be there for such an extended time. there were 5 tables around us all sat afterwards that basically had their bills before we got our food. To wrap up the extremely slow experience, our server took our cards then proceeded to hold on to them for over ten minutes before returning them. Not sure if it's server specific but this was frustrating.

Fish & Chips were soooo yummy. The best cod ever. The fries are also above average. Finally their cheese curds are among the best.

My friend and I decided on Stanley's for Sunday lunch after the other places we planned to go were closed. My friend is a fan of Stanley's but this was my first time. Since it was Sunday, we were limited to their brunch menu, which was fine by me but my friend was unable to order the salad she likes. We ordered cheese curds and truffle fries to start, both were delicious! And then after a while we decided to share an order of wings with the dry rub and then a sauce on the side. I loved the dry rub on the wings. We sat on the patio which was fantastic as we were able to enjoy the outdoors and all the puppies. Our server was good but she didn't check in on us as much as I would've liked. I can't wait to return and try more of the menu as I know this is a local favorite.

Amazing beer list! Cannot complain about the cheese curds. It was fun to see some beer on the beer list.

Before the pandemic we were frequent customers at "Al's Place". Food and service was always outstanding. Tonight was a very different experience. It's pouring rain outside, we parked in a spot in the main parking lot. Later we find out we need to move the car because it's a "to go" parking spot. I understand the restaurant business is a tough business but prioritizing to-go orders over in-person customers is a sure way to turn off customers, especially in the rain. It's a parking lot and should be first come first parked, the to-go customers could park behind other cars or walk in the rain just like other customers. Had it not been for a birthday party, we wouldn't have stayed. Once the rest of the birthday party arrived, a server stated we couldn't sit on the patio where there were several open tables. Then the server was released early, so we had to close out our round before ordering dinner. Dinner arrived, the "Prime Rib" stroganoff was pre-sliced beef typically used in French dip sandwiches and way over cooked. When the check/bill was returned it had the wrong credit card in the portfolio. A very frustrating evening over all. Not sure we will try a return visit.

Stanley's is an iconic and cozy spot in the NE neighborhood. I love coming here to grab classic pub fare and a cold beer. This most recent time my husband and I shared the cheese curds (served with a side of chili jam-a unique sweet and spicy twist on the classic ranch), dry rub wings, and the vegan hot chic sandwich. All of these were delicious and satisfied our end of a long week fried food craving! :) The service here is great-super friendly and despite them being busy in the evenings we have never had to wait long to be seated or for our food to arrive which is always appreciated. They have a small parking lot by the restaurant that can fill up fast on Friday/weekend nights but plenty of street parking is available so no worries. They also allow dogs on the (all season) patio so expect to hear some occasional barking if you choose to sit there.

I had a wonderful meal here! Service was really great. Very friendly and attentive and when our waiter got bogged down the bartender came to check on us to make sure we had everything we needed! We started with drinks--I got the Blackberry Mule, which was AMAZING. I could've had like ten of them. SO delicious. I also got the Craft & Crew Minnesota 75, which was good, but more bitter than my first drink, so I didn't like it as much. For an app we got the jalapeño poppers, which were really good, although I did wish they had more of a spicy kick to them. For my meal I got the Bleu Fig Burger and added on jalapeño bacon. The burger was good (adding the bacon was a delicious choice), but it had too much arugula and too many crispy onions on it, which made it really hard (and messy!) to eat, even when I cut it in half. Overall, loved the space, loved the service, loved the food. I'll definitely be back!

Whenever we're not sure where to go with my partner's fam for a dinner out, Stanley's is always at the top of the list. And it doesn't disappoint! Here's a few reasons we love Stanley's: 1. Covered, heated Pawtio in the winter! There aren't many dog-friendly dining options in the winter, but Stanley's goes above and beyond to make sure we can bring the family pups to our get-togethers. 2. Accomodating for groups. We celebrated a birthday here most recently, and their team accommodated our group of 8+ with ease. 3. Their food always hits the spot for me! I love their burgers and sandwiches (with GF bun options), fries, and apps. It's classic bar food done right. The only downsides: - Parking can be tricky here: there is a small parking lot, but it's almost always full. Unfortunately, the closest street parking is a block or two away. - We had slower than usual service this last time we went in - we were out in the pawtio so that could have been part of it. Thanks for being a NE staple, Stanley's!

Went there for brunch I got the best thing on the menu the chilaquiles here is soooo good it has Corn tortillas topped with salsa verde, two scrambled eggs*, queso fresco, cilantro crema, and pico. Choice of chicken or chorizo . I got the chicken which was a great choice. For drinks there's a wide selection I got a frozen margarita and after I got the lavender lemonade slushy. The service is great my waiter very attentive and gave great recommendations. The ambiance here is very dive bar but with a little class and its pet friendly

Back in Minneapolis, I am visiting family for the state fair. I am super excited about that, but in the meantime, in between times, a brother still has to eat! My brother recommended a local place he visits often, so we took a trip. Stanley's was a very big bar/restaurant. According to my brother, they went through some reconstruction to upgrade their patio, which looks amazing. They have a huge indoor area that has plenty of seats and plenty of televisions to watch the games. The allure, however, is definitely their patio. The patio has intimate lighting. There are televisions out there too for your viewing pleasure. They also have the digital fireplaces along the walls. The ambiance was superb. I keep telling myself I will make sure to remember the names of the waitstaff, but for each review, I keep forgetting to write it down. I like the idea of giving them the flowers they deserve when they do well and giving them constructive feedback when service is not what I expect. Anyway, our server was great. He was very patient with us, helping me specifically choose a great option from the menu. Even though I made a huge mistake ordering my meal and forgetting to tell him to omit the bacon. He did not make it a big deal, immediately took it back to the kitchen and made me a fresh one. I really do appreciate that. Now, for the food, I had the sweet and spicy chicken wrap (no bacon, of course), and it was delectable. The most satisfying thing about the meal, in my opinion, was the portion. The wrap came with french fries, and before that, the table shared some nachos, which was a great portion as well. I was so full I was able to save half my wrap for a midnight snack. Stanley's was a great restaurant, I highly recommend it and if anyone goes absolutely sit on the patio, I forgot to mention it is retractable as well so it does not matter what the season is sitting out there is always an option.

Great NE restaurant & bar! We've been going there for 40+ years (when it was Stasiu's). It's a NE tradition and landmark for good Polish food and company. They have many American favorites, as well. Our grandkids love it, too. Please stay open!!!

To much salt on strangers meat was gamey Sqaish soup was bland although best house service ever tentative from kitchen pushing out orders mindful service smiles always and everyone stayed busy working positively very nice

I absolutely loved the food, service and ambiance of the Stanley's! We were able to enjoy the buffalo cauliflower, the poke bowl as well as their famous Rueben! It was heavenly! I'd come back for sure! It's a cute little local spot, and they have some parking too!

I had the Honey Garlic Boneless Wings and the Pretzel Sticks and they were AMAZING!!! I ordered through a delivery service and my food was still hot and fresh when I received it. Money well spent!

Overall good food, we order to go quite often.Now the problem. Some of us would like to order a cup of wild rice soup to go with our meal and there is no place on the website to order it. I have mentioned this to the manager at Stanleys several times and no results

love their vegetarian/vegan selections and have great gluten free options as well. Also have a patio where your puppy dogs can in join the fun and enjoy a dish right off the menu made just for them.

Food and service was good. Always seems busy. Had fun playing bingo there. Would recommend to friends!

We were able to walk in for brunch. Fun atmosphere and bar with the game on. Service was amazing and the food was really good! The cheesy hash browns were my favorite!!

Stanleys is always worth the visit. The fajita bowl is awesome. Love the rewards program too!

Really great food. Excellent beer selection. This Ruben sandwich is most on point. Delicious.

This review is long overdue! Stanley's has been our go-to for a while, especially when we are tired and when we can't think of anything new to eat. We were just there last week, and I said "We have never had a bad meal here!", and my partner agreed. We are pesce-vegetarian foodies who love trying new restaurants, but it seems like no matter what mood we are in, we can always count on Stanley's to scratch that itch. My favorites are the same things I love to eat anywhere we go, fish tacos, veggie burger, fries, but their fries are a cut above the rest. They have just enough zesty seasoning, and they batter them ever so slightly to make them completely addictive. AND they have tater tots. It's crunchy fried potato heaven. They also have deliciously imaginative dishes like the veggie beet Reuben, yum. We can always count on the service as well. They are so friendly and fast. The atmosphere is very sports bar (loads of TVs), but they also have a wonderful 4-season covered patio if that's not your thing, and a side room that doesn't have TVs. When we were there last week, the sound was down on the TVs and they were playing a retro alternative soundtrack. And if you have a dog, they have a canine only menu. I miss the cool Speakeasy they had upstairs, not sure what happened to it. I think the pandemic killed it. :-( Hope they bring that back in some form. The place is very popular (because the food is bangin), but we have never had to wait to get seated. Pro tip: the parking lot is almost always full, but they have a whole nother lot across the street.

Chose Stanley's because of the dog patio snd previous visits were very good. It was Mother's Day and at 1pm they only offered the underwhelming breakfast buffet. Very minimal offerings-scrambled eggs, sausage or bacon. There was biscuits & gravy, 3 kinds of potatoes, cold French toast & pancakes. No "lunch" items, no pastries, no carving station, no salads, no soups, and no upkeep on the banquet table area. There was some cut fruits & cheescake shooters but no real desserts. Very overpriced at $30.

Very good service, and very Great food. Waiters are very friendly and definitely a good spot to go watch a game!

Food and service are consistently great. It is relatively easy to get a table. The patio is an excellent option if you have a dog - they even have a dog menu. Recently came here on a Saturday night. Out group of eight was seated right away. We split the stuffed jalapeños, hot chic wings and some cheese curds. I had the fig burger with truffle fries. Food came out promptly and was so delicious! Stanley's parent company Craft & Crew also has a pretty decent loyalty program. My only complaint is that it is pretty overpriced.

Stanley's is one of my favorite places to eat in Northeast! The food is always great, the tap list is long, the staff are friendly, and there are options for indoor and outdoor seating year-round. I appreciate that Stanley's offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan options. On my most recent visit, I tried the vegan hot chic sandwich. This sandwich was definitely Minnesota "hot" and could have been much spicier, but it was still tasty. I've also enjoyed the vegan Reuben. The non-vegetarian/vegan options are great, too. My partner tried the buffalo chicken salad during our last visit and appreciated the freshness of the ingredients. Some of my other favorites are the NE polish dinner, poke bowl, and brisket mac and cheese. Things to note: Stanley's doesn't take reservations, so plan accordingly. They are dog-friendly and offer a year-round pawtio. There's a small parking lot directly next to the building and one across the street.

A NE staple! You can't go wrong with Stanley's! This time I got the nachos and cheese curds. Both were classics. They just came out with a summer menu full of options. Drinks are always great here too, recommend coming for happy hour! One downside is they don't accept night reservations. This can be tricky especially for groups. However the wait was only 15 minutes for a group of 8 on a Thursday. Appreciate how hard the staff works!

I know places have to put different foods into rotation, but I really wish they would bring back the mushrooms. Those were so amazing and so damn good. Have been there a few times in the past few weeks and the food is just superb! Ordered the cobb salad which was one of the best I have ever had. Huge chunks of perfectly grilled chicken, avocado, eggs and bacon. It was amazingly good. Also have tried the loaded Yuca fries- yum, the cubano- was okay, but my cobb salad was amazing! Mushrooms would have been even better. I love that have food for the pups. Have ordered the pup loaf a few times and the pups both just devour it. Great place. Great food. Great service every time!