Milton's

It was our first visit. Friendly staff, cute place. The food is made well and delicious. The quality and quantity of food you get for the price is excellent. The jerk mac n cheese was flavorful and creamy. The ribs were seasoned well and tender. The cheeseburger with bacon and cheddar was prepared perfectly! Everything we had was terrific and made with love. Please do not close!

Staff was wonderful the greeting at the front door the seating how they wanted to make sure I was taken care of how they followed up. Every item of food was delicious French onion soup excellent. The food runners did a great job. Beverages were good head waitress was absolutely a charmer and contributed to a phenomenal experience. I do hopethat you will be able to stay open.

Megan and I went to Milton's for lunch. This place is on Douglas. It's a small restaurant like a little nook on the side of the road. Very busy but not standing room only busy. Everybody was seated and comfortable and people stayed. Sonja What's our server. Sweet sweet little lady. She was so happy serving us. The atmosphere The rustic look I really loved it. I was in the mood for a hamburger and that's exactly what I got. Kind of like a California Burger it had hamburger avocado provolone bacon. Medium rare it was delicious Megan had a breakfast hamburger sandwich it had an egg on it it looked amazing the food was very well prepared. And visually stimulating I have some pictures I will post them. This is totally five star all the way except one little thing. When I got the check there was a $1 charge on each meal for French fries. I don't recall seeing something that said there was an extra charge for French fries if I had known I may not have gotten them because a meal should come with french fries or chips or whatever the side is that was a little upsetting to me but not enough to make me not go there ever again because the burgers were delicious. That was the one for all that I had the extra charge for the French fries. Megan and I also have the best seat in the house we were by the window nice little ledge to put our purses and we could watch the traffic go by it was it was nice. I will definitely go to this place again.

9-6-25 I’ve been coming here for 10+years and we are never disappointed. I heard this weekend that Milton is closing at the end of October and we CANNOT let this happen. If ever a business deserves to succeed and continue to serve this community it’s Milton’s. Try the grits, the best in the Midwest 👍🏼 I’m not associated with the owner in anyway. I’m just compelled to let world know that this is a delicious place to visit and we should be so fortunate to have in our community.

It is a good restaurant. I'd probably go back now and then if I lived in the area. The food was tasty and the service was good. The prices weren't crazy but we're a bit high for me. With even a pop, you're likely over $20 a person. I like how it feels. Plenty of parking. Has outside seating.

My wife and I ate here for the first time yesterday and were treated like regulars from the first second we walked in. The food was great. I had the jerk chicken sandwich and my wife had the pozole, both were fantastic. We’ve lived in the area for 3 years and had yet to stop by and now we regret that! We are big fans.

Stopped in for lunch on a Thursday afternoon with a group of 6. Dining room was pretty busy and we had a short wait for a table. I understand the difficulty with hiring and keeping reliable staff, so we were patient. The server took our order for drinks and then came back for our food order. The food almost beat our drink order to the table. Based on the quality and quantity of food, it more than made up for the slower drink orders. 2 people ordered grits and said they were the best they have ever had. The Miltons wings were nice and hot and crispy. The french dip was huge and delicious. The brisket sandwich had so much brisket in it that it became an open face sandwich. The jerk chicken mac and cheese never disappoints. Exceptional food. Hope you have luck finding more staff. We will return again.

I have been looking for a place like this since moving totheTwinCities. You know, like a diner along the lines of a Seinfeld hangout, but with better food ? Anyway, this little family restaurant is great. My husband had ribs and I had the portobello sandwich. I didn't tell them to make it vegan, but the way it was made was so good, I think it would hold its own without the cheese. It had roasted red pepper and pesto to die for. Both of us had tater tots, which are so incredibly crispy like fried chicken, that I had to ask how they were made. Our server (who did a great job introducing all the dishes to us) said that the tots are simply deep fried, which makes them naturally superior in taste to my air fryer. I hope to go back to Milton's again to see if their other vegetarian options are as delicious. My husband already said he enjoyed the ribs and would like to try the jerk chicken next time.

Unfortunately they will be closing their doors on October 31st, but this place has been my favorite place in twin cities for salmon, I am so sad to say goodbye, met girlfriends here last night for their wings and like I said my favorite Salmon, cheesy grits that are so delicious and creamy and cooked to perfection and I added an additional side of asparagus. Our waitress was amazing, never caught her name she took our orders without writing anything down, then did the same at 2 other tables before putting in the orders and not a single mistake. How can a person have that great of a memory. She was very attentive too. Great night, great food so sad it will be our last here.

Cute and simple neighborhood eatery Went for breakfast and it wasn't busy yet so service was good , nice friendly servers The stuffed French toast platter was yummy, comes with bacon and a side of hashbrowns Portion size is perfect not too big or small Coffee is fine, a little bitter for me, they do have a sign that they are short staffed so bring your patience pants! Parking behind in the lot plenty of space Nice to support local, they were struggling to stay open so hopefully they stick around!

This was my first time at Milton's and I loved it! Talking to the people inside while waiting for a table I really got a sense that this spot means something to the community and I hope they can stay open. The food was delicious and service was good despite being a little slower (they explained they had some staffing issues. No big deal!). The jerk Mac and cheese was my favorite, and for my first time trying grits I was really happy with them. I hope to go back!

Food was incredibly. The fried pickles and Milton style wings were perfect! The burger was simple but high quality. The jerk Mac and cheese was a little too cheesy for us but flavored really well. They did have a sign asking for patience with short staffing. The service was quick for an early lunchtime, but when it started to get busier we waited for a long time for her to return. Food was delivered hot every time, and we always appreciate that!

Making it my personal mission to make sure this place doesn't close If you're like me and have driven by often, THIS IS A MUST STOP!!! It is VERY cutesy and eclectic inside. I had some of the best tasting food I've had in awhile. The jerk Mac and cheese was other-worldly. The BBQ nachos, so well tiered and amazing overall. If you order right, it's very affordable too. Split a few things with your partner / friend; the portion sizes are very filling. Also, the friendliest staff I've had in a longggg time! The whole team was kind, funny and made the experience that much better. One note for the Milton Team - I don't know what your theme/identity is...if you figure that out & market it, paired with the food and service, this place is a twin cities staple for sure!!!

Incredible service on Valentine's Day to celebrate our friend's birthday. Delicious food, fast service, very kind and friendly staff. Great experience!!! Also, the interior is very cozy.

I've been going here for years and always amazing food and service! Fried Egg & Asparagus Sandwich is my go to. It's off the beaten path but worth the trip to eat here! Also, please note: though there is a review saying they were closing in October 2025 - They are STILL OPEN and taking it month by month. Check them out and give them your support!

How did I not know until now that this place exists? Worth a drive from St Paul and beyond. Char not only welcomed and seated us (no reservation on Valentine's Day ) but chatted with us at the bar while we enjoyed 2 perfectly cooked, generously proportioned hamburgers. I had the house Chardonnay which was delicious and added a baked potato to my order - no problem. Highly recommend!

It has been a while since I've eaten there my mother had the shrimp and grits, so delicious, my father had the half rack of ribs, another excellent choice! I'll go back soon - great care of the patrons - nice lighting and relaxing.

Staff are very kind and fun. Miltons has a very good variety of food. We loved the wings.

We never are in Crystal, but today we found ourselves there looking for a spot for a meal while freeway traffic cleared. We found Milton's and decided to give it a try and we were very happy with the food and the service. We each got soup - clam chowder and French onion - both were delicious! The we shared the black and blue salad with beef tenderloin. Everything was perfect - soups and salad dressings were house made and tasty. We sat outside along the sidewalk - a little noisy with Douglas Ave only a few feet away, but it was a lovely evening, so the car noise wasn't an issue. Sorry, we took no food pictures. The server was on time and very quick to help us when we needed something. This place was a pleasant surprise and if we ever find ourselves again in Crystal, we will be back!

Delicious food and friendly service at Milton's tonight! They were bustling and all came out to me in perfect order. The French Onion Soup was perfect! My entree of Shrimp & Grits was also top notch. Would return for sure! Unique little neighborhood gem with a great vibe!

Needed a dinner out before the big freeze this weekend and headed to Milton's. Had a reservation but sitting at the bar is the best so we ordered jerk Mac and cheese and their special - Walleye! Both delicious. I like the walleye because it's not more fish than breading and their special sauce over it isn't over done as well. Definitely heading back soon.

Absolutely worth a stop. The Jerk chicken was super flavorful. Ribs were good with or without the sauce. Overall the menu has both familiar choices and more exciting ones! My apple & cheese salad was too largely chopped and with too little olive oil and chives to tie together; this was a big let down as I usually love this combo. The ambience is positive . Kind of a trendy bohoesk feel. Service was good, there was confusion between receiving the jerk chicken sandwich vs platter, it was easily fixed- though took a long time to rectify. I think this will become a 5 star establishment but they just aren't there yet.

Really good food. The ribs were really awesome - I love that they have the sauce on the side so you can really taste the flavors and smokiness. As a Texan, they really blew me away!! I also got the jerk chicken sandwich, which was awesome. Very well seasoned. The mac and cheese was great too! The servers aren't very attentive, but it's a relatively small space and it gets pretty busy, so no problem there. Will definitely be coming back when I'm in the area.

I honestly didn't want to think too hard about choosing lunch for today, so I decided to check Yelp to see what was nearby. I stumbled across Milton's page and seeing that it was just around the block, I stopped by. After viewing their menu, the Jerk chicken Mac & Cheese caught my eye and my stomach sent stimuli to my brain which translated to me saying yes to the dish. I must say the inside is really cool and has a nice warm touch to it, which is very much appreciated when dining during the winters in MN. I was greeted very swiftly and one of the employees took my order. He gave me a very cool tip about the Mac and cheese, which was to add meat b/cuz it doesn't come with it. I chose chicken as my protein and to my dismay, the restaurant used chunks from a wholebone-in chicken instead of using just boneless chicken breast (which I very much appreciate). That small feature alone let me know that this meals was gonna be jam packed with flavor. I myself am Caribbean so my judgmental instincts were rampant and I had so many premature thoughts of what I might've been given. Safe to say it was absolutely delicious and I mean that with everything in me. I will say it doesn't give the utmost authentic Jamaican jerk flavor that I'm used to but it comes VERY VERY close and I am always open to variations in flavors and cooking styles. I assume it's homemade and for that reason I still give them a 5star. Nonetheless it blends well with the cheese, the pasta itself was cooked perfectly and portion size was phenomenal. I was so tempted to eat all of this in one sitting but I yielded to saving a bit of it for my girlfriend to have a bite as well... sharing is caring, ?right? Lol!! Overall a great experience and the food was served within a 5-10 minute timeframe after my order was taken. The parking is fair and I had no issues but please note that it's on the end of a block adjacent to a stop light so I imagine it could get busy there depending on when you decide to go.

Service was very good. Milton's has a really nice feel to it owed in part to the friendly people who work there. Plenty of good food with generous portions. Add some wine and a couple of Surly's and I was happily patting my tummy! We were treated to the delicious homemade carrot cake as the finale!!!! Pot roast special every Wednesday!! Saw some great looking fried wings ( whole) passing by our table. . Next time!!

The food was outstanding. We had the Cobb salad with French onion soup and the tomato bisque. Flavors were perfect and proportions were great! Definitely will be back here! Service was wonderful!

Milton's holds a special place in my heart--it's a local, progressive, and multigenerational family business that my senior mom and dad discovered years ago. They loved it, and I'm so glad we went back recently--this time, our first visit without Dad since he passed. The unpretentious, artsy, rustic family-room vibe makes you feel instantly at home, while the diverse staff and customers show that everyone is welcome here. The food? Incredible. My baby back ribs were so tender they practically fell off the bone, with a BBQ sauce that tasted like it came straight from a home kitchen, not a bottle. And the mac and cheese? Creamy, tender, and full of cheesy flavor with a satisfying kick. Our server, Lily, was attentive yet quietly thoughtful, adding to the warmth of the experience. Support Milton's, and it may just become a beloved spot for you and your loved ones too.

I love this place. Friendly staff great food. I come here for the roasted red pepper scrambler and stay for the great service. I love the feel as well, great environment.

This place rules--comfortable and warm neighborhood vibe, great service, delicious flavorful food. My favorites are the BBQ pulled pork sandwich, the Black and Blue salad, and the Shrimp and Grits. A friendly and cozy spot for a meal with friends. Also a great place for breakfast at the bar. Support this local business and enjoy!

Wonderful breakfast experience . Food,service and atmosphere. Open early and everything was really good

This place never disappoints. It's a true hidden gem with delicious food, attentive service, and such a warm, welcoming vibe. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out--put it on your list!

The last time we tried eating at Milton's we were ignored in the entryway for over 10 minutes. That was years ago so we decided to try again. Service has not improved and they have a few signs posted to proactively excuse themselves. The kitchen isn't the problem. Once our order was finally taken the food was delicious. Final straw for me was having to ask for silverware and being brought a broken plastic fork because they were out of clean utensils on a Saturday afternoon. Hire more staff guys. Figure it out. The food and vibe is excellent. We love supporting local businesses. But dang, service is inexcusable.

The food is delicious. The Milton's Cobb salad, the ribeye minis, and the salmon are all very good. Macaroni and cheese was very cheese however, not a lot of flavor.

Meet up with a friend for dinner and friend suggested this restaurant. The place was packed with several large groups celebrating birthdays and an anniversary so it took quite some time for our server to come. It took several times trying to get her attention to finally get her to take our order. Once our order was placed she brought out the wrong drinks and forgot half of our orders. We orders appetizers and drinks which were okay.

Food is usually very good, called ahead for take out, still took 45 minutes. Told Manager it was slow, his reply. "if you don't like it, don't come back" We haven't.

Our son suggested that we stop here for dinner and we really enjoyed the stop. We arrived just before closing time, so were warned that they would be starting to clean up but it wasn't an issue at all. The decor was a little tongue in cheek and self-depricating - and the service was great. We ordered the Jerk Mac & Cheese with chicken (see picture) and it was delicious. A son ordered the Russian Rye (see picture) and another ordered the cheese burger - both really like the sandwiches and the fries were tasty and crispy. And we ended up with a carrot cake to go (see picture) for our Easter dinner - gluten free deliciousness! Food: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Value: 4 Service: 5 If you found this review helpful, please click to show your support.

I really dislike leaving a review like this for a place I once loved.Let me start by saying the waiter was very nice and hospitable, a gem. Now the food was absolutely horrendous! The rice and peas was mushy with no flavor and for some reason the rice had chives in it, as someone who eats coconut rice and peas at home, I was confused by the look, texture and lack of taste. The jerk sauce was salty, overall the jerk was missing some key ingredients! The chicken itself self tastes oven baked, not grilled like in the past! Again the taste was confusing, this was a terrible attempt at jerk. I ordered more stuff, but I'll stop here era use everything was bad! The restaurant is not what it use to be. The flavor has changed. I was so disappointed and embarrassed because I had bragged about this place, now I'm not sure anyone will take my food recommendations again.

Service is horrible, food is not bad. Don't waste your time here. The waitress/slash receptionist just didn't care, at all.

This place is fantastic--a cozy atmosphere with incredible food. The best burger I've had in Minnesota! I ordered the California Burger, and it was amazing. I'm not the best at remembering to take pictures, but I just had to share how good it was. The service was excellent. I went with my husband, and even though the place was busy and short-staffed, the team didn't miss a beat. We felt well taken care of! Special shoutout to Giovani, who assisted us.

Always great food Good employees and cold beer What more could you want? We will be back

Last time we went there, the waitress was talking to someone she went to college with instead of bringing us our food. Both of our hot plates sat in the window between the kitchen and the dining room while she ignored it until it was cold, then she dropped it at our table and never refilled our sodas.

Passing off a boxed cake mix as "made from scratch" is totally dishonest. Not to mention it tastes terrible.

I really like Milton's! I used to go quite often for Happy Hour in before times. I went back for outdoor seating this fall and loved the jerk chicken and mac-n-cheese. The shrimp and grits were okay, but I would definitely go back for more jerk chicken and french fries!! Their outdoor seating consisted of four top tables with plastic partitions between them! Extra safety precautions and privacy. I could barely hear our neighbors but it could also be the traffic from the sort of busy street. Either way it was a gorgeous day to eat outdoors. Definitely call first to make sure they are taking orders to go and help keep this hidden gem going!

Great food with great prices! Call ahead to get a reservation, the service was good too.

Can't wait to get take out again! Ordered and paid online. They have two doors and a one-way walk through to pick up. Safe! Lovely cheesy grits with shrimp. Perfect zippy spice and so full of flavor. I would get it again in a heartbeat! Jerk chicken sandwich made husband swoon. It came with house made kettle chips with the perfect amount of seasoning on them. The rum cake was a bundt chunk that was super moist. Delish! We can't wait to order again and try the mac n cheese and the ribs!

Used to love this place--nice ambiance and the food is great. But today we ordered something that was listed on the menu at one price but their computer system charged us extra. AND THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE LISTED MENU PRICE. Never again!

We picked up Milton's takeout for our anniversary dinner. We ordered online and within minutes of hanging up they called to apologize that they were out of the Mac and cheese we ordered. They offered and alternative of pulled chicken Mac and cheese which we accepted. You could tell they were on top of their customer service. When we arrived to pick up, there was a few minute wait so they gave us cookies!! So delicious! I'm for sure ordering those cookies next time. My favorites were the ribs, kale, and the Mac and cheese. We wanted the jerk chicken Mac but the pulled chicken was really good. We will have to try the jerk chicken version next time. My boyfriend gave me a hard time for ordering kale but he loved it too. The kale was cooked in a delicious savory sauce. I had the leftover kale cold the next day and it was just as delicious cold. I am not a mac and cheese person, so when I like mac and cheese it means it was on point. Awesome comfort food for any occasion. They were starting to open up for patio dining. There are a few tables outside lining the sidewalk that looked like a nice spot to relax with some ribs.

Not sure what the hours are, they seem to change often since COVID, but the food is DEElicious!! I've liked everything I've gotten there. My favorite so far is the steak salad.

My 2nd review of the year is dedicated to this awesome restaurant. Oh yea! So happy that my friend told me about this place. Delicious food, good service when I was there and great cocktails. I do however have to bring up two incidents during my visit, which was just for information and nothing to get all upset about. On your bill, there will be a nominal Wellness charge, which I understood was for maintenance of the restaurant, their parking lot etc. That charge does not go to servers/bartenders. It is for the owner because she has not increased her menu price for 7 years. Would you prefer she increased her pricing instead of calling this charge out separately? I think so because it may impact the tips that the servers get, just my opinion not factual. They also charged me $2 for Tito's vodka on top of my $7.50 martini, which I am not upset about but would have been nice to be asked before being charged. I do agree with the bartender that a higher quality vodka taste better especially if I am only having one drink and the base price of $7.50 was cheap. I would have liked to have made the decision to upgrade regardless, so I hope the owner or manager could take note of this comment! With that said, my lemon martini was strong and delicious and I love that the glass was chilled. The food was delicious! Both the shrimp and grits and their jerk chicken entrees were to die for! I ate everything and forgot to take photos. I didn't have any leftover food either, which was unusual because those who ate with me know I usually eat like a bird. The ambience was cozy and not so loud making it easy to chill, eat and chat with my friends. That night at Milton's was a special night.

I had some questions before deciding whether to go to Milton's or not. Information on their menu and on order page was very different. However, it is not possible to talk to Milton's on a phone. There is only an answering machine with extremely difficult to understand messages, recorded with so much background noise, long and almost unintelligible phrases, eventually leading to different choices (press 1, 2 etc), all of which in turn lead to the next unintelligible messages ending with "Good bye!". Also, the sound of the prerecorded voice is distorted as well because of electrical noise, etc. I listened to answering machine 6 or 7 times trying to figure out what was there, but still could not understand anything except few random words, the words "outdated system" and "Good bye". This is the first time in my life when a business have so little respect to their customers in terms of phone service. At least make your messages intelligible, ask a different person to record them in a different way, and update your outdated phone system!

Milton's is always a hit! Best jerk Mac & Cheese in the city. Flavorful food, beautiful atmosphere, and great staff. The chicken wings and the kale are also amazing!

Highly recommend this establishment! I've eaten here 3 times and each meal was great. The vibe inside is great and the service is even better. I've had the shrimp & grits, ribs and the jerk Mac n cheese. You honestly can't go wrong with ordering either one, all were very tasty and filling. It's the type of place where I want to try everything because I know it'll be tasty w/ high quality.

I went to Milton's alone. Despite being short-staffed, I was able to get a seat at the bar quickly. The manager was working the bar as well as directing staff. He later apologized for me waiting for a menu and drinks, but actually the wait times were fine. Gave me time to decide what to order. I had seen an item in the on-line menu that was not on the printed menu--grits and rib meat--and was able to order that. The food was great. The grits were just right, not runny or dry. It was loaded with rib meat in a tangy barbecue sauce, with peppers. I got it topped with an optional fried egg. Milton's is casual. Groups were having happy conversations. A woman walked in to a surprise birthday party for her and everyone sang Happy Birthday. But even with full tables, I could hear people talking to me clearly. They have a good beer and wine selection for a small restaurant. All in all, it was a good experience.

Amazing food and drinks! The wings and Mac and cheese with the pulled chicken are the best ! Make sure you try those!

This place was recommended to me. I was so pleasantly surprised by every bit of my experience. The front of the house staff was very friendly and attentive. The food was great. I had the shrimp and gtits, some of the best I have had and I am from New Orleans. The strawberry spinach salad is also a stand out. Nice decore and great attention to detail. I highly recommend

Good food ressonable prices and something out of the ordinary. If you ae up for adventure have your server order for you....l

so delicious i love it here. so buttery and cheesy and the staff is always so nice. my favorite place in the world actually