Blue Door Pub University

Always enjoy a trip to the Blue Door, hadn’t been to this location for several years. Good to see this area near the U of M is thriving. We had a cheeseburger, a horseradish bluesy burger, and fries. The fries were ample for two - done perfectly. Both burgers were well prepared. I really liked combination of blue cheese and horseradish sauce. Definitely recommend. Setting is more college bar - which was good for us.

My girlfriend and I were in for her Mother's Day celebration. We ordered right away and received great service from being seated and throughout leaving. Parking was good. We went on Sunday. We were given water and our ordered drinks and our waitress earned all of her $25 tip. Even if she did a bad job she would have received at least a $15 tip. She was polite, welcoming, helpful, knowledgeable and fast. All that you would want from a restaurant staff to offer you on your visit.. BLUE DOOR PUB has it. Check it out. You won't be disappointed. We ordered Buffalo Bone in Wings and Totchos. Beyond delicious food. Thank you BLUE DOOR.

We had a wonderful meal outside on their patio. The burgers, tator tots, fried pickles were excellent. I even had a side salad that was good. They seemed a bit short staffed. There is a parking lot in the back.

First time here and we loved it. The burgers were awesome, cooked just right with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, etc. The fries were solid too. I’m not big on cheese, so I passed on the blucy, but I liked the variety on their menu. Our waiter was friendly and efficient and the vibe of the place was great. We’ll be back sometime soon.

Hot Mother Clucker!!! Not that hot but damn delicious!! If you are looking for a SOLID Nashville hot chicken sandwich, you need to stop by and throw this down your yap. Not many places get this samich done right. But Blue door delivers. Grab a pint, watch the game and stuff your face with really good food! They have amazing wings as well!!

Definitely the best Juicy Lucy in town! The sandwiches are really tasty and juicy. The staff are super nice and checked on us frequently. They used a good level of technology, so we were able to pay by card, unlike some places! Overall, loved it!

The food was bland. The cheese in my bacon bluecy was maybe over cooked and no cheese pull. The cheese was stiff and not like how it is in a juicy lucy. The fries were somewhat soggy and below mid tasting. Got the nacho tater totes and it was also below mid and the sour cream looked dried out but at least the tots were crispy. Overall, definitely one of the worst places to get a burger in Minneapolis. I would feel bad giving this to a homeless person.

Stopped in for a quick burger prior to a Gophers basketball game. Typical sports bar without any frills and lacking a bit of energy. Seemed bland for a college campus spot. My double cheeseburger was huge and had excellent taste. Was close to 1/3 pound of meat and surprised I finished it. Had an order of tots which were crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside. My guest reported his burger was average at best. Service was adequate. The price point, in my estimation, was about 10-15 percent too high based on other similar sports bars in the area. Nice place to hang out prior to the game but doubt I will return. Nothing really great to bring you back.

What in the F did I just experience? The Mount Blucuvious almost brought tears to my eyes! Probably in part from the ghost pepper cheese sauce that's made in house which christened the top of my burger- but nonetheless- Outstanding and friendly service (we were the only 2 in there), their house cut fries were the perfect texture and flavor, the ranch dipping sauce was restaurant ranch- my late wife's favorite- My ma had the traditional buffalo wings, and she said the sauce was amazing as it wasn't overwhelmingly vinigary or spicy. She also had a glass of Chardonnay- and our check was only $46.00! It was so good we almost considered buying a hat as a souvenir! But I quickly realized I'd rarely wear such a hat. All in all? Five stars and no less. Definitely a place I'd recommend to close family and friends.

Updated review: I love that they moved away from the digital menus. Great food, the ambience is pretty standard modern bar. But the burgers are incredible and the apps are amazing as well. I've always had good service, great place to eat.

First time here. Decided to do a pick up after work. Online order was easy and food was ready within 25 minutes. Has its own parking and nice atmosphere, music not to loud and food wasn't bad. Got the Blucy with mayo and lettuce for $11.25 and decent taste. I got also got the 10 piece chicken which I felt was a little on the dry side and not much meat for $9.95, wasn't really worth it to me. Overall wasn't bad experience.

Blue Door Pub has been a long time favorite of mine. While the original location in St. Paul was by far my favorite (RIP), all the locations, including this one on Como Ave, have a great vibe about them. My last visit was later on a Sunday evening for dinner with my significant other. The restaurant was overall pretty quiet with a few sat tables and one or two people at the bar. We were immediately greeted by the server and he took our drink orders. He was attentive to our table throughout the entire meal and super friendly. I ordered a burger, wings, and fries green beans. All of which were outstanding. I don't make it to Blue Door often but when I do I always enjoy my food. Blue Door is a great spot to visit if you are looking for a friendly atmosphere with a decent selection of local craft beer and above average pub fare.

Quick lunch stop to go. Haven't been here before so it was great to walk in to a super clean and friendly area and staff. Ordered the suggested bacon blucy with a side of tots. The burger was so fresh and done perfectly and tots were exactly how they should be-crunchy outside and soft inside. Fun interior with local art and lots of screens with sports showing. Love it! Def recommend and will stop by again!

We were thrilled that Blue Door had parking. We walked in and were immediately greeted and seated. You have to order using a QR code. We ordered the Extra Crispy Scary Buffalo Wings and the Blucy w/bacon & fries. I started making wings at home because no one makes crispy wings (we can't stand flabby wings). Their wings were pretty crispy. They started out nice and spicy! They ended scary spicy, lol. If you can't handle super hot spicy, you should get the regular buffalo. The burger was cooked perfectly. It was delicious. You choose the toppings. We added lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles and mayo.They put a nice big piece of lettuce which added a yummy freshness to the burger. The fries were delicious. Crisp on the outside aside and perfect on the inside. The staff was great. The only negative was that I wanted extra sauce and I had a hard time flagging them down. Once we did, the guy was friendly and efficient. It would be nice to be able to use the QR code to let them know that we need something. We'd already closed our bill so maybe keeping it open would have helped. Ambiance: Felt like a cool historic building inside. I liked the old- style wooden booths and the antique mirror on the wall of the booth.

Bar feel but clean inside. The server was great even though he had the whole restaurant by himself. The food came out quickly and it was very good. We got a std cheese burger with homemade fries (the highlight), Mount Blucuvious Blucy, Cobb Salad and Hella Totchos. Would definitely go back.

I saw this place on Man vs Food (or maybe its sister location), but it was close enough to my hotel. Took a quick Lyft here and I gotta say, it was probably the best Juicy Lucy I have had. It might not be the original, but they have elevated to new levels! I had the Vesuvius which was stuffed with a five pepper cheese and topped with a fried avocado and some spicy bacon. It was delicious and spicy, but not TOO spicy. I paired it with a healthy portion of fries thrown into their house smoked BBQ rub. That was the surprise of the meal since it gave the decent fries an extra UMPTH. As for the service, you need to order by phone which I thought was a little weird. The process was fine so I really can't complain about that, but it took away from the service interaction. It also took a little longer than I expected, but I wasn't in any hurry and I am willing to wait if the food is that good. If you are by UMN and don't want to trek all the way to the birthplace of the Juicy Lucy, this is the place for you! I found the burger to be seasoned well and had the right balance of ingredients. Seems like a good place to hang out and watch the game. I saw families in there too so its for everybody!

If you are a burger person - this might be your kinda spot. Obviously, Blue Door is well known for the Blucy. My crew all got different burgers and we all agreed - they were tasty. However, none of them provided a mind blowing, must come back, kind of place vibe. If you want a burger around the U of M campus, it is probably your best option. If you are a traveling burger hunter, you may find better in the Minneapolis area. I got the cajun redux. You know I like my spice... In fact, I had targeted this burger for awhile to try. It tasted great, but... it wasn't spicy. At all. Ghost pepper cheese what? My side - the cajun fries. Good, but I've had better. Your restaurant options aren't homeruns in dinky. I'd probably pick this over the various chains and bars around campus. Overall, I'd call it an above average burger and a worthwhile stop if you are in the como/dinky area.

Really good burgers! My son and I wanted a place close by with good food and Blue Door was just what we wanted!! Casual atmosphere which I prefer. I'll be back as I saw other items I want to try!

It's been a minute since we've been to the blue door, and now I'm wondering why we don't come here more often! Stopped here to grab a bite to eat after visiting a nearby taproom, and the fried pickles are a MUST. Super crispy and the ranch they serve with them is the perfect complement. I decided to try their Mount Blucuvious burger: house made 5 pepper cheese mix・fried avocado・spicy bacon・cilantro-lime sauce. It was pretty spicy but that didn't stop me from devouring the whole thing! Their hand cut fries they serve with the burgers are very good too. Fun sports bar atmosphere, lots of tvs around the restaurant with different games on. Plenty of seating and parking around the back. The only thing is the service here is pretty underwhelming. We ordered ourselves using the QR code on the table and had to go up to the bar to ask for refills. The food is so good though, you can almost overlook the negatives!

Hands down probably my favorite cheese curds I've tried in Minneapolis - we had the regular curds and flaming hot ones - beware the flaming hot ones are genuinely very spicy. They were both fried to perfection and the flavor from the spicy one was delicious but I could only take a few at a time but we managed to get through. The dipping sauce game could use some work, I thought the marinara sauce was just fine but they could spin it off with some garlic aioli or special ranch. The ambiance is casual and they had some absolute bangers playing in the background, the beer selection was also great.

It had been a few years since I had been to BDP. My older son and my daughter were with me today and we decided to check it out. The bluecy standards for son #1 and myself. I ordered the tempura beans. Brandon ordered fries. Madison got a kids cheeseburger. That order is so big. We should have skipped one side order for sure. Beverages were Blood Orange Seltzer and a non alcoholic hopsy.

On a Sunday afternoon around 2 pm, the restaurant was 60% full with plenty of wait staff. We had to wait over 30 minutes for our food, the table next to us said they had to wait over 45 minutes for 2 burgers. Service was terrible, the food was mediocre, atmosphere was just so so.

We came after the game and it was packed. We sat at one of their long communal tables. We kind of wanted a booth but after getting seated and looking around, those booths looked tiny af. We had visited another one of their locations that unfortunately is now closed. That was my first time trying juicy Lucy's but I didn't see anything special about them back them. We started off with their cheese curds. They give you a lot curds and these were really tasty. My wife ordered their bacon blucy, and I ordered their Mount Blucuvious. Both were tasty, but I liked the Mount Blucuvious a lot more. It came with ghost pepper cheese, fried avocado, spicy bacon and cilantro lime sauce. It had a little bit of heat, but otherwise very flavorful. I tried going to another restaurant that was booked for the night. I'm glad I ended back here to retry their juicy Lucy. I will definitely be returning.

I'm a Blue Door Pub fan the way that a teenage girl was a fan of One Direction circa 2012. I brought Ryan to experience the best burgers in Minnesota and recommended my all time favorite: The Horse Kick burger. I could go on and on about how this burger essentially walks on water compared to all other burgers I've ever had, but I'm not trying to sound melodramatic. I had the Cease and Desist with a fried egg on top. It was good, but still not nearly as good as The Horsekick burger. The hand cut fries are addicting and will have you eating way past the point of full. With a casual atmosphere The Blue Door Pub is a restaurant that has been around long enough to know how to keep their customers returning.

Holy smokes. Get a burger, get tots, you CANNOT go wrong. Our large table was able to order everything off our phone and it worked seamlessly. The waiters were on top of it and we had an AMAZING time.

Great, laid-back place. Excellent beer selection and service. My blucy was cooked to perfection, but the enormous bun made it difficult to eat, so I had to use a knife and fork.

This is my favorite four star establishment in the city of Minneapolis. It would be five stars, if not for their garbage cheese curds and egregious prices. I've lived a few blocks away from Blue Door for a few years, and the vibes are always perfect to catch up with an old friend, decompress after a traumatic move, or just grab a beer on a weeknight. You order your food with a QR code, minimizing the job of the waitstaff, but they're friendly and efficient. The cost can be hard to justify, but I love Blue Door.

I got my food to go and it was ready when I got there and delicious! My son and I loved our blucys!. The place itself was very very very crowded so I don't think it would be right for families. It had a big college crowd since it was close to campus

Definitely worth the hype, we came from out of town and had to try any of the burgers! The cheese is cooked into the burger patty and it's just a lot of cheesy goodness! The fries serving is huge! My husband and I shared one side. They have Toast, so we were able to order on the website with our group and pay individually as well! It's street parking so plan ahead! Bathrooms are available as well and clean! The vibes definitely like a bar and grill. Just drive a couple blocks and there's a ton of places to grab deserts after! Also keep in mind if you call ahead and not from the area to make sure you're calling and picking up from the right location. We went to the university location and they had different hours from another location. Hope that's helpful!

Good burgers and chicken sandwiches. Good quick date night spot - seervice is always great, been here like 4 times.

You know that 'perfect bite'? This burger has it. Blue cheese, horsekick sauce, crispy onions. So good. And who doesn't love a side of tots?!? Fun location. Mildly busy (we were there on a Saturday for lunch). Street parking. Vaccine IDed at the door (for us this is a +). QR code for ordering - which is also +. Clean, including bathrooms. Music overhead. The exact pub-burger type of experience you'd welcome near the University of Minnesota campus.

My friends and I were craving burgers one night and decided to try Blue Door Pub! They are known for their Blucy burgers (their version of the Juicy Lucy). So thats what we all decided to get! I got the Baked N Loaded burger ($10.25) which had bacon, potato chips, and smack sauce. Their smack sauce was super creamy, spicy, and delicious! However, the burger itself was under seasoned and over cooked. I did like their fries though! Next time, just use more salt ;)

Hello How i would like to give this place 4 stars!! The food was very good and pleny of it!! The seasoning and original flavors are great too. When you get there you sit down and use a QR code to order all. A to go sit down place. No one comes to your table if you have questions. Order and drop off food. No napkins, forks! We had to ask for them as well. Nice people and good greasy food.

I'm always impressed with Blue Door! It's my favorite place for juicy lucys in the Twin Cities. During my most recent visit, I got the Como Blucy, which is specific to this location. WOW! The brie and bacon jam was a fantastic combo. I also highly recommend the deep-fried pickles and cheese curds. There's a small parking lot on the side of the building, but I typically end up parking on the street. This place is close to the University of Minnesota, so you can expect a younger crowd.

This place is never a miss! Excellent food and great ambiance inside. It's sit down, but you order from a QR code and the staff brings the food to you. Make sure to close out your tab. Definitely recommend Blue Door!

As I was visiting Minneapolis, I was told that I had to try a Juicy Lucy. Blue Door Pub and Matt's Bar are supposed to have the best ones. Due to proximity, I decided to try Blue Door Pub. It is located near the University of Minnesota. The pub is well, a pub. No frills. A couple of TVs and plenty of seating. It was interesting that you ordered and paid for your food on your phone via QR code. So let's get to the burger. To say the least, I was disappointed. I ordered the bacon Juicy Lucy and unfortunately it lacked seasoning. Even the bacon, which was supposed to be cooked in the beef patty, had no flavor. There was plenty of cheese and the bun was tasty The fries were decent and the service was good. I just hope I caught the chef on a bad night. Guess I will have to give Matt's a try next time.

burgers were blah , no flavor. our server said burgers big enough to share.... not plus the bun tasted like yesterday's baked goods the cheese in the juicy lucy was skimpy and sure that was what started bad review. the fries were excellent bar atmosphere was loud and lively

Very disappointed went there it was super loud, waited 15 minutes tried to order a blucy to be told they were all out. How do you run out of hamburgers at a hamburger place?

They always serve up a darn good burger! There are roaring burgers and some staples that vary by location. The burgers are almost all "Blucys", which is their version of a Juicy Lucy. (better than the original IMO!) Best. Fried. Pickles. (served w/garlic aioli that I can't get enough of). The service isn't always the best, but it's never bad. With COVID, customers order online using a QR code & food is brought directly to the table. As a result, it can be a little difficult to get a water refill if you aren't willing to get up and go to the bar. My burger recommendation - El Guapo It's like a taco burger, and the best of the both.

First I will say the service and ambiance were great. It was the burger that deeply disappointed me. I was expecting a fabulous burger, medium rare and juicy. It was just a step up from bad bar food. Burger was clearly pre-made and made me wonder if it was even possibly frozen. Pretty dry, compressed, and cooked almost well done. The fries ok. Sadly, won't be going back.

Minnesota and especially the Twin Cities seems to have endless options for juicy lucy's, and Blue Door is a good one. Burgers are solid although not to the level of Matt's or the Nook in my opinion, but the seasoned fries are a must! A decent beer menu and off street parking help as well. The one thing that could be improved is the ordering process. They have QR codes at the tables, which I'm more than used to at this point and don't mind whatsoever. The issue with theirs is that everyone's order at the table goes into one order, and it becomes confusing how pay can be split along with if everyone has to place the order themselves or if it all goes in at once. Staff doesn't seem to be trained very well on this either. Still a good experience and burger!

HOT HOT HOT! Food is WAAAAYYYY too hot. I also had to order on my phone? WTH! I could not order on my flip phone... had to borrow my daughters iPod?

Went here for my first time yesterday, pretty decent food overall. My girlfriend and I both got a juicy Lucy, and they did not disappoint. Food and drink reasonably priced, we went during happy hour to get a discount on our beers and half price on our side of fries. Rating 4/5 for 2 reasons. Customer service was pretty good but napkins weren't provided at the table, and when you're eating a messy burger it's good to have more than the 1 napkin the provide with your plate. Other thing was my juicy Lucy (Como Blucy) didn't come with cheese and just tasted like a normal burger, and it fell apart pretty easily. Other than that, very good experience. Will come here again soon.

Cease and Assist Burger was amazing! Cheese Curds were flawless, one of my absolute favorite. Top burger place in the Twin Cities in my opinion.

A must-try for the famous Blucy burgers in Minneapolis/St. Paul. This was a last-minute stop while visiting the area but I loved it. The food was amazing. I love the variety of sauces available for their special fries as well - there's something for any burger lover at this restaurant. Unique burgers in a great environment. Would love to come back!

OVERALL: Good burgers, reasonable prices FOOD: Burgers are always cooked well, deep fried green beans are average, fried pickles are tasty as well to give you a refreshing bite from everything else. Lobster roll is full of lobster and is seasoned well! PRICE: burgers are all priced without sides, so after adding in a side each entree is about $15. The lobster roll was also $15 with a side so that's a bang for your buck! SERVICE: The servers are all very nice, but the food can come out slow and sometimes you get forgotten. It seems they don't always see the people sitting in the booths and whether or not waters are full. ATMOSPHERE: Typical pub. Moderately busy.

Was craving a Lucy of some sort. Even thought about going back down to Matt's. But I figured I would try something different, especially after seeing bleu cheese on several of their "Blucy"ies. I was staying down town and a snow storm was rolling through. I called to see if they were open, and I actually hopped on the Green Line and a city bus to get from downtown to this location. I got there a little after 3pm, and I was the only customer. Great for me. I sat at the bar and I already knew what I wanted. I did order an unsweet tea, but they dont have real brewed iced tea. Just that crap from the gun. Anyway, I got the original Blucy and made it a "Jiffy". If you never had peanut butter on a burger, you are missing out. I also ordered a side of deep-fried green beans. The burger was excellent. Full of flavors and cooked perfectly. The green beans were just ok. Im definitely excited about coming back and trying their other burgers.

I've been waiting for the Ergy-Burgy burger to reappear for a year. After driving 100 miles and then going for a hike, it was time. She was just as messy as I remembered. I carefully lifted her out of the to go box and immediately the burger began to slip from the buns. The hus aioli has a saltiness to balance the sweet of the lingonberry jam. The pickles aren't the full punch of a dill but mild like a half sour. And then the beef gravy. Do I dare dip it and make it even sloppier? I do dare. I have to assume I looked like George Constanza eating the hot fudge sundae at the ball game as I dug in, right there in the parking lot in my car. Not a drop was spared, the tots pulling clean up duty after my ergy-burgy was gone. Why must good times end so soon? Until next year, min kärlek.

Simply based on the ordering system alone I would never come back here. You have to scan the menu. Ok, that sucks, but it's not uncommon. But then you have to order via drop down menus, type in your credit card and give them an email. Horrible. The food did not help matters. One thing the genius ordering system does is ask whether you want your burger well done. I did not select that option. But my burger was very well done. But oddly enough the cheese on top was not melted. When I asked the waitress/manager about it, she said, "Our burgers tend to come well done." I rarely, if ever, give one star reviews, but here, I did because zero stars is not an option. That's a joke-/kinda. But even McDonald's has a human being take your order and no one should cook a burger well done, unless it's demanded (and even then, probably not).

Our original plan was to have late night eats-&-drinks & enjoy our first-ever Jucy Lucy at Matt's Bar on our first night in Minneapolis on 9/22/18. Lucky for us, however, we had a sudden last-minute change of plans, & literally turned the car around & went to Blue Door Pub, instead. Had we gone to Matt's Bar, we may have been coming out of that bar around the time of the very tragic incident that occurred late that night outside Matt's Bar. Thoughts & prayers to the victims & their families. Now, on to BDP: After reading the AWESOME reviews on Yelp, we ordered the "Cease-& Desist," (BDP's take on the Big Mac), the "Blucy," tater tots, & fries. Although we were sad & disappointed that the burgers did not ooze the cheesy goodness that we had hoped for, the burgers were very juicy, flavorful, & delicious. The tater tots were crispy, & probably the best I've ever had! The hard-cider (served in a wine glass - very cool) was crisp, tasty, & refreshing, & the staff (& patrons) were super fun & friendly. A great night at the BDP!

Came for lunch and it was quite busy but was lucky to have a booth open for us! Ordered the Blucys - Cease and Desist When I sliced the middle, cheese didn't ooze out like Matt's Bar or 508. I was a bit sad, but still ate it and enjoyed it. Maybe I was just unlucky that day!!! The fries were good and service was quick. I'll have to come back and try a different burger and test the ooziness of melted cheese. Stay tuned.

I have been trying to go here forever but it just hasn't worked out. I was so excited to finally get here the other day and it did not disappoint! Me and my boyfriend came here on a weekday night so we were seated right away. It was a little loud, but we could still hear each other. I decided to get the classic burger and my boyfriend got the bacon blucy. We both absolutely loved them! It was exactly what you are craving when you want a burger. I thought the fries here too were very good. The service here is good too. We didn't wait long to order or get our food. Whenever I needed something they were very quick. Overall, one of my new favorite places to grab a burger in the cities! I definitely look forward to coming back and trying some of their more adventurous burgers!

It's not the most infamous location for a solid juicy-lucy, but they can accommodate large crowds and are more of a bar-type location than perhaps some other notable locations. Note: they do not serve bloody mary's, but do have a robust beer list.

Yum Yum!! Left here super full, happy, and I know now where my new burger spot is close to campus! Came in and figured there would be a wait or that it'd be busy considering it was around 6pm on a Friday, but there were spots and we were seated right away! We started with a heaping basket of tater tots-- and heaping is the right word! There were so many of them it was hard for the two of us to finish. I ate mine with (lots of) ranch and would give the ranch a 8.5/10 for any of my ranch lovers. I ordered the bacon blucy. I don't love bacon (at all) but there was enough for it to taste like bacon but not enough to be overwhelmed by it. The smoked bacon-cheddar cheese and pickle were a good balance to keep it tasting like a fully greasy and yummy burger. The bun was toasted but still pretty soft. I will warn people to watch the burger drip from this one because the cheese and other oils drip off of it pretty easily! The waitress who helped us was friendly and attentive despite how busy it was. Definitely cannot wait to return here and try another burger sometime soon.

I'm not sure why it's worth going to some restaurants anymore. I won't be back here. The host at the door was nice, but told us to sit anywhere and order from the QR code. It is such a clunky system. You have to type in every stupid digit of your credit card. No option otherwise. Hardly any customer service. I can't imagine how badly I'd need another beer to pull out my phone and add something to the process. Food was fine. Average bar food. Bummer of a visit. I hope management abandons the QR code and realizes that people want human interaction.

Great food. Fast service. Great atmosphere. We went on a Saturday night around 6:30 and the place was busy. We only had to wait 10 minutes. Hamburger was delicious as well as the wings.

Grabbed a couple last minute burgers, and I live about 5 minutes out, so I only had to wait about 10 minutes before I could drive over. Grabbing the food was quick and easy, even though they were a bit busy on a Friday night. Got home quick and the food was still hot and delicious. The only thing I might add to improve, would be to maybe cut the burger in half for easier handling. It was a bit messy, but otherwise it was sooo good. Hot, flavorful fries too, and make sure to check out the sweet and smoky ones!!