Cedar Inn

Was in town for work looking for late night food and was not disappointed. The atmosphere was very neighborhood bar nothing fancy but a great dive bar with Sports on the TV. Friendly staff and very friendly patrons i enjoyed it so much went back every night i was in town. The customers even remembered my name completely unexpected and welcoming (like and episode of cheers). The food was high-quality bar food, the burger and cheese curds were fantastic, but the full-size chicken wings were the best I have ever had hands down! 100% Recommend this spot

Wings were absolutely amazing. I'm sure the other food is great but it would be tough to not get the wings. Easily one of if not the best buffalo sauce I've had.

The first time I was in there out of two times.. Tanis the bartender covered my drink when it was closing time. I had a hard day and she made things a little better and everyone in that bar seemed really grounded and cool. I went back in to pay my tab and whoever the little snot is that has the acne.. ruins it. Is she the owner's daughter or something or why is she there?.

This is the best little neighborhood bar and grill! The jumbo wings are so amazing. If you like fried mushrooms these are worth the purchase, they are right out the fryer to table so watch out and don’t burn your mouth, they are crispy and very flavorful. The staff is so nice and friendly, feels like they really care about their customers.

An overall great place. Friendly staff, great food, cheap beer and great atmosphere. It amazes me that this place isn’t packed for lunch every day. You won’t find a more reasonable place to grab a bite to eat. The staff takes pride in providing great food and drinks and have I have never had a bad experience in any way at this place….. a true diamond in the rough…..

I came early for a drink and didn't get food. The one waitress there was awesome! She shared stories of her night out to celebrate Halloween. Soon I realized I only stopped to kill time but ended up wanting to stay!!! What's better than sharing the fun times you had and being helpful at the same time, great place, had fun, I'll be back!

Usually I have my camera out ready to take lots of pics and videos. But this time I didn’t. OMG best wings in town is a F’n understatement. If you look at my other reviews I am pretty tough. I wasn’t expecting much but Cedar Inn really gets high praise. The wings were perfectly sized and made beautifully. We had the Buffalo and Sticky Asian flavors. Both amazing. Our waitress was attentive and sweet. My son was my wing partner and he was very happy!! A+ definitely coming back!

Neighborhood 3/2 bar. Solid bar food. Service can go from good to basic. Many times I've felt like at mc Donald's window drive. I'm a neighbor. Been there pantry times. I can honestly say I've had good service only twice in many times.

Know when you read best burger in town? Yeah, sure, you betcha! Well, folks for the kind of burger I like...Cedar Inn has it! Nothing fancy. Just a good, solid burger cooked just right. Served hot and juicy. Fresh bun. And $8.00! A winning combo. Includes real, potato French fries. Place has a nice vibe. Neighborhood hangout. I think we were the only non regulars. Service fast, friendly and efficient. Natasha, our server, was the perfect frosting on a already great cake!!! Her friendliness alone will bring us back. And we got a personal thank you by the owner on our way out. Oh yes, we will be back; probably with some friends. Oh, and they have good beers on tap and a long list of non alcohol beer. If you ask nicely Natasha will give you a frosty mug for that one too.

They charge $1.75 for mayo, they are just price gouging at this point with outrageous up charges. Food quality is not high enough for this crap. They have lost my trust and I won't be spending my money here anymore.

Cedar Inn was recommended to me as a craver of buffalo wings. Love that they are open late night. They were definitely full uncut wings (similar to Roosters in Ohio) and you have your choices of five different flavors. I went for the Hot Buffalo but I don't think I got the right sauce on my pickup order. More gooey and sweet tasting. My biggest issue was the lack of crispness on the skin of the wings. The wing meat was tender inside but the crust was soft and bland. I wondered if they were undercooked in the fryer before lathered up in sauce. I have to say I'm staying with Runyon's for wings.

Cedar inn doesn't pretend to be anything its not...a classic minnesota dive bar. What you see is what you get and its amazing!

I have tried nearly every top rated wing spot in the twin cities and these are hands-down the best! T F'ed up sauce, Asian Stick, and Cajun Dry rub are my personal favorites. The servers are great, and the food is always fresh! It's a small bar with "towny" vibe. The regular patron's are extremely kind and involved. They have night events, games, and tournaments with prizes. All in all this has quickly become one of my favorite spots in the cities.

The Buffalo wings melted right in my mouth. It was served with a side of celery and ranch sauce. The fries where enough to feed two or maybe three. While I was sitting in outdoor seating, I heard Earth Wind and Fire on their in-house speaker. It was fairly quiet and not overbearing. I waited a reasonable amount of time from when the order was placed from when the order was served. The bathroom looked like it had been recently remodeled.

Stopped in for a drink with a friend. GREAT service. Notable, really. The ladies running the bar were genuinely happy to see us and share more about what is going on at The Cedar Inn these days. Damn near 20 years on the southside and never been here. We picked up a simple appetizer, along with solid tap options, and bottle service for wine (get a bottle and bring it home!). We will be back!

We ordered through their website several days in advance for a specific time and our order wasn't ready until 50 mins after the pick up time. They need to figure out timing for online orders verses same day food delivery orders. The bar is super small and there are very few places to stand a wait. The check-in process was confusing and I felt bad because every time I needed to talk to a bartender, I had to lean over a person sitting at the bar. It has a very neighborhood bar feel. We ordered wings and they all had a dirty grill taste similar to what a bar floor smells like at closing time. The Thai peanut wings tasted like burnt grilled plastic with a hint of cayenne, but no peanut butter. The wings didn't come with ranch or blue cheese and the celery was thrown in the plastic grocery bags with the wings, but not contained in anything. It was disappointing because the wings were crispy and huge, but the flavor made them inedible. The fried appetizers and fries didn't come with any sauces and all tasted like dirty stale oil. It did appear that they allow outside food to be brought in. They had lots of TV's for a small bar, which was a highlight. I'd recommend this bar to watch a sports game with other adults to get drinks. Don't bring children, as the environment isn't conducive to families. People in the bar were friendly, probably more friendly and informative than staff. The pull tabs women was also very friendly and probably the highlight of the experience. They also have 2 t.vs and a some tables out front which would be nice in the summer.

Holy smokes! The Buffalo sauce is the best I've had since lone spur was lone star! Very very similar about as close as you get! Amazing don't go anywhere else for wings. Get extra sauce

Total dive!! Love this place. I've been for drinks a couple times and enjoy it each time. Lots of beer options and a classic dive feel. We spent the afternoon listening to throwback music, drinking beer, and playing darts. Will definitely be back again!

This was the WORST place I've ever eaten at!! I ordered a red wine and the Cedar Inn "Cheezie Weezie" (their version of the Juicy Lucy). I was given a small bottle of wine and a plastic cup, the wine was HOT as if it were sitting on a heater! The burger came undercooked (very pink inside), unseasoned, and dry! I had to send it back and cancel it all together. To make matters worse the service wasn't TERRIBLE!! Do yourself a favor and get food from the place next door or go ANYWHERE ELSE BUT HERE!!

Under erotic bar lighting and surrounded by Randy Wallace's NASCAR replicas, you will find this sweetheart waiting to be hoovered. We went ahead and doubled Cedar's bacon cheeseburger and then doubled the cheese blankets because "Baby It's Cold Outside". If you're looking for a dive where you feel as though you may run into Ted Nugent or a drunken Sconnie skinning a squirrel, come here.

This was the first place I ate/drank at while visiting Minneapolis. The Cedar Inn is an awesome dive bar with some characters who frequent it. Came with my airbnb hosts and their friends and greatly enjoyed each time we visited. The chicken wings are huge (a full wing, drum + flat), with a really good tasting buffalo sauce. The fries and onion rings are delish too when they are piping hot. Wash it down with some pitchers of Miller Hi-Life and you're living the life! I'd love to come back to the Cedar Inn, can't wait till the next time I'm in town!!!

Great service, but all that is played is rap/ hip hop music, wanted to love this place but no....

Cedar inn doesn't even deserve a one star. I ordered food at 5pm, I was told it would be ready at 5:30. I was there to pick up our order at 5:35, they said sorry it would be :20 more minutes. When I came back :20 later they said it would be :10 more minutes. I said ok I'll be back in :10 minutes. When I go back to pick my food up they said it would be another :15 minutes they thought I left. Then offered me a comp. beer. Needless to say I told them to just cancel my order. This place has been serving food for more than 40 years. I expect this type of service from a restaurant working its first day.

This is the closest watering hole to my front door, so I'm not going to pretend there is a whiff of objectivity in this rambling. With that said, it's a clean(ish) local bar with some decent bar eats, cold beer and enough TV's for watching the game. People throw around the word dive bar all the time, and while I wouldn't necessarily call the Cedar a dive, I can see why many do. It's a no-frills neighborhood bar, with all the good and bad that come along with that. The beer selection consists of about 10 choices on tap, but it's mostly different brands of light lager. They also have cheap wine and sake to try to make you forget they don't have a full liquor license. While the bartenders might not have a lot of choices for you, they're generally pretty friendly. The menu is a greatest hits of fried food and they handle such items deftly. As others have pointed out though, the wings are the gem of the menu. An order of six of these T-Rex sized wings usually ends up with leftovers for yours truly. They also have more choices of Heggie's Pizza than I ever knew existed. All-in-all it's a fine neighborhood spot, especially if in the mood for wings and a Premo or two to wash them down with.

Beer and wine only. This is the place I go to sit at the bar and drink a $9 pitcher of Bud Light, next to 3 other people who just got off work, drinking their own pitchers of Bud Light. One guy likes to put tomato juice in his. I'm not sure what came first, this guy or the tomato juice, but I couldn't care less. I just really appreciate a place where you can get a bloody beer, but you can't get a shot of anything except reality. This place is what someone of a certain age might call a "working man's" bar. A place to regular folks to gather together and enjoy each other's company. A social club for those whose paycheck doesn't come with enough zeros to actually buy into a social club. So you buy into it, one $9 pitcher, one jeopardy episode, one tomato juice can at a time. Maybe this Friday I'll actually order some food and let you know how that is.

If you love domestic beer and simple delicious fare... this is it. We found this gem because Matt's bar was busting at the seams. It's December in Minnesota, too cold to wait outside for a burger Beer, burger and wings for two was less than $30. We were able to watch Wheel of Fortune while watch the T- Wolves. Boom!

This place makes REALLY good chicken wings. Perfection. And the stuffed burger was the size of a softball, oh my God. Beer and wine only

This place is great! A bit divey, but we went on a Sunday during a Vikings game, so the place was going crazy. We went specifically because we heard about their wings, and they didn't disappoint. They come in 6, 12, or 18-wing servings and are absolutely delicious. We each got buffalo, and it came with a side of ranch or blue cheese with some celery. The one downside (at least for me) was the amount of sauce the wings had on them. We went through a good chunk of the roll of paper towels on our table because they were so messy. Overall, good experience and great wings. Would definitely recommend!

Hole-in-the-way sports bar with burgers and beer. Not my kind of joint but my roomies love it. It has super friendly and fast service with a small-town feel. Sometimes can get a little rowdy with seedier clientele and I don't dare use the restroom but if you're looking for cheap beer and a fun atmosphere to watch the game, this is definitely it.

Much better than Matt's. Relaxed atmosphere great food. Get here now. Yelp wants me to write more so I will tell you the crew at this place is awesome

Great dive bar. The wings along are worth the trip but the inexpensive pitchers of beer will keep you for a bit. A neighborhood gem.

Just stopped in for a beer on a Sunday afternoon. Heads up, NO LIQUOR. The cheap prices definitely make up for it. Buck Hunter, video golf and pull tabs are all there. Great dive! Look forward to coming here for brunch someday!

I ordered based on the reviews of the wings. I called in an order of 12 wings (6 plain 6 Buffalo) and a double cheeseburger. The person taking my order made sure to ask what type of cheese I wanted, I stated cheddar and she said my order was going to be ready in 20 mins. There is a parking lot right next to the establishment so it's not hard to find a spot. I picked up my food and charged it and the bar waitress asked did I want to leave a tip because the machine doesn't allow you to leave one after she runs the card. I'm always confused about tipping on my to go orders...I usually leave a dollar or two but please don't ask me for it. I left her two dollars cash and was on my way. I get back to the hotel and the burger doesn't have any cheese!!!!!!!!! NO CHEESE!!! I asked for a cheeseburger with cheddar cheese and got a dry ass hamburger with no cheese!!! The wings were okay...they are whole wings so that's always good! A nice size and I liked the flavor of the buffalo sauce. The plain wings were better the buffalo wings were soggy. I got extra buffalo sauce and dipped my plain wings in the sauce. I also got a salad but she didn't give me any silverware. WHAT WAS THE TIP FOR?? I got no cheese and no silverware and she got $2. I didn't win at all with this. Will not be back

Domestic tap beer makes me dizzy and bulges my stomach but I have a different agenda when I visit. Many refer to the chicken wings as Asian Zing but I don't know where that term came from, the word zing is nowhere to be found on the menu. The proper term is Asian Sticky and they are stickier than the menus and huge. There could be an entirely separate business that focuses on these wings. If I lived in the neighborhood it would be a 4-star place, only because of the wings. The more I think about it, the more I like this chicken.

The Cedar Inn is the girl next door. Maybe not the prettiest, maybe not the smartest...but damn, there's just something about her. And yeah, there's just something about the Cedar Inn. It could be.... Walking distance away from home. Top 5 best wings in the TCs. Cheap beer. Friendly bartenders/servers. Out of market hockey games on. An eclectic clientele. Philosophical debates on buying cartons of cigarettes in ND, selling them in MN. Point/counterpoint on Steven Avery. Small children at a bar. A study in Midwestern dialect. You betcha. But mostly the top three. They offer three wing varieties (buffalo, Asian & dry). Give me all the buffalo.

Have you seen Making a Murderer? I grew up in Manitowoc County (Wisconsin) and if you are a fan of the show and want to maybe know what Manty is like, but you live in South MPLS, you should go to this place. It's more or less like stepping across time and space and re-locating yourself in hick-ville small town Wisconsin bar. Even the people who eat there. Alternatively, are you a Trump supporter? I think this might be where Trump-ers go. It just has that NASCAR feel. I live just two blocks away. I thought this place was bigger inside and different but didn't read the reviews before I went after church with my girlfriend for lunch on Sunday. We walked over and when you get past the door that has these massive weird locks on them, you step into "someone else's bar." That's how it felt. Food was a little over-priced, my opinion. Girlfriend ordered breakfast (which we were surprised was served) and i ordered a California Burger but instead was given a regular cheeseburger. I didn't send it back, as we were getting quite a few looks from the "regulars" and were even stared at strangely by the older lady and man who must run the joint. Maybe we were being glared at because we didn't order beers? Neither the cheese curds nor the fried mushrooms had much taste. Fries? Dripping grease - no salt. Cheeseburger was okay, very very greasy, but i expected that. Then, i gave the lady my credit card without being given the bill. She ran my card and brought back the slip but said "you don't need to sign anything." Really? No line for writing in a tip? Are you too good for my charity or what? I did some quick math in my head, without ever seeing a bill to think if the tip might have been included. It wasn't. So i felt stupid, so i went to the ATM and paid the 2.75 $$ fee and got $20 and then had to have her make change for me so i could leave a tip... Super awkward. The regulars were outside smoking when we left and said "have a nice day" - which was just creepy and weird. My girlfriend thinks this is a front for other goings on. Hmm.

One of the best places in town for wings!!! I prefer buffalo. Definitely a dive bar but the wings are worth it.

Ok, this place is something straight out of TripeD!!! I met up with a few friends for beer, wings and shooting the s&%#. I had never been to this joint and had never heard of it; although, I was told stories about late night wings and shenanigans from the regulars. Right when you approach this place, you know it's going to be a dive. When you walk in, your assumption is confirmed by the steel plated walls, random trinkets, random bar games and the drunk guy in the back by the digital music box; CLASSIC. I find a table for me and my buddies and was quickly told that the only thing to eat here were the wings, HANDS DOWN. Not knowing any better, I quickly nodded and gave my input of "buffalo style"; we ordered 21 wings (beers were of course already in hand). Now, these aren't your wimpy little drum and wing; this place doesn't mess around and they provide you the ENTIRE "wing/drum/the end piece that no one knows how to eat" wing. The 21 wings we ordered was a sight, being brought out on two massive trays with a heaping wad of celery sticks and a cereal bowl of blue cheese. The wings were made to order and were blazing HOT from the fryer oil, but smelled frick'in amazing. I grabbed one and quickly bite in, slightly scalding the top of my mouth in the process; not to mention the slight pain in my fingers from the hot oil. Talk about juicy, tender and FULL of buffalo sauce flavor. This dive does not screw around with the sauce and the way they cook their wings. If you haven't been here before, stop by for the wings and a pitcher of cheap beer, you won't regret it.

Came here on Sunday after finding out the Cafe across the street was closed for the day. You can definitely tell that the clientèle are all regulars. The bartender would say goodbye to each person by name as they left. It also appeared the the bartender was also the server and the cook. Serious skillz. Oh yes, I said skillz with a z. Anyhoo, they had a pretty standard menu with some unusual additions such as deep fried cauliflower. They also have the giant full size chicken wings. The server/bartender/cook tried to convince me to get the Asian flavor but I stuck with buffalo. I also order the quarter chicken meal since a half dozen giant freakin wings isn't enough. Duh. The chicken meal came with a breast and a leg and a pile of fries. I managed to eat most of my meal somehow but paid for it later. Anyway, the place was an absolute dive which is near and dear to me. I would definitely recommend it for a beer and bar food. Plus on Tuesdays they have 1.50 bottles of Keystone. Now how can that possibly be a bad thing.

After an afternoon of restoring your old T-Bird and getting the high score on the Dukes of Hazard pin ball machine, where can a fella go to get a cold brewski? After getting your mullet permed, cutting the sleeves off your denim button up shirt, and having your acrylic nails painted teal green, where can a gal go to whoop it up on the dance floor under the unforgiving lights of Nascar light fixtures? I'll tell you where. . . . . The Cedar Inn. Cheap beer, cheap women, cheap toilet paper in the bathroom. There is an unmistakable theme to this place: Nascar and motorcycles. There are a ton of framed motorcycle pictures lining the walls and the lights that hang over the high top tables are Nascar race car light fixtures. . . . . . . . .yup. Everyone that was hanging out seemed nice enough. I sort of felt like an outsider by the way that some people turned to stare as me and my friend walked in and ordered a beer. But my friend and I made nice and put the locals at ease. There was some interesting drama that we were able to witness, which is always some entertainment to me. It's always great to watch a grown man throw temper tantrum in the bar and then walk out the door and throw his beer stein in the street. Love it.

Older crowd but super fun vibe and wings. The crowd may be older but they definitely know how to have a good time with some beers and wings. It was nice being with that older crowd because they are so kind. Loved enjoying a cold one, the game, and some fun rowdy kids!

Claudette is the shiz-nit! The best bartender! Go say hello! The Bowling Game and the Online Juke box make this a fun place/neighborhood bar. Its a different crowd, at different times of the day. Workers in the afternoon, bikers in the early evening, hipsters till close, a Fun place to hang cheaply.

Great little place to have a home cooked breakfast. The staff was super nice, and the portions were huge! We ate outside at the picnic tables because we had our daughter with us. the bad thing about that, is that is where all the people go to smoke. It wasn't that big of a deal, but kind of yucky.

This place is quickly turning into our go-to. It is absolutely amazing - such an awesome, relaxed atmosphere, and all the food is delicious. They don't have anything fancy on the menu, which makes it even more attractive because the staples such as cheeseburger and wings are done to perfection. Their french toast is to die for, too. I hope they don't change, because they're doing a great job!

We thought, for the price, it's a great neighborhood bar. The $8 pitchers are a great touch for local residents. Breakfast is cheap and not terribly greasy. The hashbrowns o'brien are fantastic. It's dive-y, sure, but they're very friendly to outsiders. Only downside? Oftentimes they don't have more than one game on and they are always confused on which channel has the local game. Also, when paying with credit card, you need to tell them how much you want to tip up front.

I popped into the Cedar recently and had breakfast. I got some breakfast combo with hashbrowns O'Brien, topped with two over-easy eggs and some bacon and toast on the side. Considering I'd never been in here and had no idea what to expect, the Cedar Inn did pretty well for itself on the food tip. The servers were friendly and you could tell they were owners or longtime employees; refills were handled well. The amount of food you get is also extremely good for the money. Oh yeah, the Blood Mary I had was OK, nothing special. They make em with sake because it's in the no-booze zone. It could've been heavier on the sake for my taste. I really hate the Nascar decor of this place and the video games and other monstrosities they have decorating the joint are somewhat hideous. But as a place to grab some food or a few beers I could definitely dig it. It looks like a dump from the outside and it's definitely a dive but it has some charm.

Good place close to home for a beer and bar food. Expect a rowdy crowd of locals on any night of the week. We showed up on a Wednesday and were greeted by a group of hammered older people. Also stopped by on a Thursday and it was a new even more drunk group. We both had some food none of it was great but none of it was bad. The beer was good and you can't ask for much more in a place like this. Also next time I might want to try some of the pterodactyl wings they are claiming are from chickens next time we run through.

Stopped by for a bite to eat from a recommendation and I was pleased! The place is pretty old school neighborhood bar and delivered good grub. PROs: -Affordable prices -Food ordered wasn't greasy -Relaxed atmosphere and easy-going staff -Located in a friendly neighborhood -Food deals during football games -Lots of options for french fries and drinks -Arcade games -Offers Heggie's pizzas for all you fanatics CONs: -There are none, I would recommend this place to anyone!

I love Cedar Inn. The wings are humungous and to die for. I definitely recommend the Asian sauce wings, which are very tasty. This is a great place to grab a beer, and a quick bite to eat, and it has a very friendly atmosphere. Once again: try the wings.

Cedar In Great food Good beer Good prices Nothing better to ask for ..... Go and try the broasted chicken or the wings- it is a hit every time

Super friendly, personable staff. Highly recommend. Great specials daily. Give 'em a try!

I live in the neighborhood and have always had an appreciation for dive bars. I went in here on a whim to snag an Irish Car Bomb on St. Patrick's Day with my husband, thinking it looked like the perfect dive to throw one back in. Only to find out they don't have liquor. They do have wine, beer, and sake. Sake? Ok... I had a "Premium", whatever that is. It was $2.50, and it was in a legit frosted mug. Which was fun. Honestly, I want to love this place in a nasty sort of way, because the people working there were SO nice and it had that small town, Nascar loving feel. But I didn't love it. And the entire place smelled like a public restroom. I have not eaten here though...and I may not.

It's cheap, servers and cooks are friendly, it's in my neighborhood and the wings are awesome!!! Highly recommend the "Sticky Asian" wings. They are huge whole chicken wings, so 6 is a lot!! Perfect to split an order with a friend and wash down with a beer or two. Love coming here for the people watching too! Total locals crowd, complete lack of diversity (odd for this area). At night It's somewhere between Comical and OMG that person is drunk! It's a clean dive bar. Oxymoron, I know.

Dive bar. Friendly locals. Beer selection is plenty good. Grill menu is plenty good. I'll be back!

A great neighborhood bar. A bit of a dive bar, but if you stop buy more than a handful of times you will quickly become a "regular". Bar and wine only keeps those away who want cocktails, but they are missing out on some great fun, very reasonable prices and good bar food. The Cedar is known for their chicken wings which are great in either buffalo or Asian flavors. Beer bottle specials on Tuesdays, and in addition to the wings they make a great Philly steak sandwich, and quality bar burgers. Karaoke is usually going twice a week (call ahead to see which nights, which can change).

I love this place. You've got it all: customers' Harley pics on the walls, Nascar light fixtures, amatuer karaoke... It's like a dream come true! The food was pretty good if you're in the mood for bar food, and the owner/waiter/grillman is always on his feet working hard; good guy. Update: on a recent visit with my dear mum, we had the best time. It's almost like we were transported into the backwoods of Texas (do they have woods?) with the biker chicks and football game playing in the background. How can I resist??

More than I expected. The staff was very friendly. Clean bar with massive wings and good beer. Can't say enough about how friendly the staff was.