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"Easily the most well-known and iconic bar in Key West, Sloppy Joe’s has been around since 1933 and was a favorite of Ernest Hemingway. Stop in for conch fritters served with key lime mustard, frozen Rum Runners (and other tropical beverages), and the sounds of live music from local and visiting bands playing nearly all day, every day until closing." - Amber Love Bond

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"A popular haunt on Duval Street with live music, ice-cold drinks, and delicious conch fritters." - Amber Love Bond

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"This is the most famous, crowded, and historic bar in Key West. And yes, it’s worth stopping in for a frozen rum runner. Sloppy Joe’s is such an institution because Hemingway himself spent many years here drinking way too much and probably getting into a lot of fights. Today, it’s a little tamer, undeniably touristy, but still fun if you don’t mind big, loud bars. There are usually live bands playing cover songs that are easy to scream along to (a man named Gerd Rube was crushing it during our last visit). But if you want to avoid the more rambunctious Duval Street crowds, go around lunch (or check the bar’s live webcam before you go). Also, if you happen to be visiting around July 18, please come here for the annual Hemmingway look-alike contest. " - ryan pfeffer

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"This is the most famous, crowded, and historic bar in Key West. And yes, it’s worth stopping in for a frozen rum runner. Sloppy Joe’s is such an institution because Hemingway himself spent many years here drinking way too much and probably getting into a lot of fights. Today, it’s a little tamer, undeniably touristy, but still fun if you don’t mind big, loud bars. There are usually live bands playing cover songs that are easy to scream along to (a man named was crushing it during our last visit). But if you want to avoid the more rambunctious Duval Street crowds, go around lunch (or check the bar’s before you go). Also, if you happen to be visiting around July 18, please come here for the annual . " - Ryan Pfeffer

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"Since 1933 — when it conveniently opened on the exact day Prohibition was repealed — Sloppy Joe’s has been a Key West institution. Chow down on the combo of ground beef, onions, peppers, and spices known as The Original Sloppy Joe Sandwich while you enjoy live music, dancing, and people-watching." - Travel + Leisure Editors

John Walser

Google

Awesome bar in downtown Key West! Great atmosphere with live music and tons of seating. It was my first time, so I had to try the Sloppy Joe. The flavor was great, but the chunks of celery were way too big for my taste. Cajun fries had a good flavor as well. Overall a fun place to visit, but very expensive for what you get.

Roy Bailey

Google

Fun place with live music. Had lunch (blacken chicken sandwich) and drinks on a Tuesday afternoon. Service was attentive and the food was pretty good for bar type menu. Has 3 or 4 bars inside and was crowded for a Tuesday! Popular place for tourists, but worth the visit. Has gift shop and live cams if you want to watch both inside and outside. Definitely worth the visit if you’re in the area.

Terence Richardson

Google

Well, I just loved this place. The atmosphere is great. Music, awesome beer, and food just hits the spot. Gist shop, well, for sure, you have to get a T shirt. Only wish we could haveinger here. It's a must do in key west for sure.

Taylor Gardner

Google

Historic Duval St bar with allll the Hemingway nods. We stopped in for the novelty one evening and grabbed a couple drinks along with their fish tacos to keep us going. What a lovely and fun place! Service was great, plenty of seats to grab with friends, drinks were strong (20% heavy pours is what they advertise), and the food was a tasty treat. & The duo performing brought the perfect vibe, too. Loved our stop in. Recommend!

texas tastes

Google

Such a fun place to hang out and listen to live music while enjoying some drinks and good food. A gentleman was there singing and did a great job while we visited. Everyone was singing along as he picked great songs the audience knew. We ordered a cheese pizza, mozzarella sticks, a sloppy Joe - of course!, and a garlic Parmesan pizza. All was delicious, especially the Sloppy Joe which tasted very fresh and unique to any Sloppy Joe I’ve ever had. I tried their sloppy mule and liked it too. Our server was friendly and attentive, she never let a drink run dry. Our food came out so quick and was hot and fresh! Definitely recommend.

Brock Grady

Google

Came for the nostalgia of the history, but wouldn't come with much of an appetite. Food is mediocre, but great live music and atmosphere all around. Def a stop by to check out, but if you want a good meal, I would go elsewhere. Great music and super fast service even when it was packed. It's worth the stop to see what it's about.

Emily Tuan

Google

Sloppy Joe's seems like a historical staple in Key West so I had to give it a try. Walking in, I can already see it's pretty crowded on a Saturday and the security guard at the front door gave us the heads up that we can just sit anywhere that is empty. He gave my dog a pet and said that they're dog friendly. We went and sat down and the live band didn't come on yet. Everything about our experience this day was decent. We ordered the peel shrimp, a sloppy joe's burger, fried shrimp, and chips with salsa. The Sloppy Joe's burger was not as good as we had hoped. More on the tomato-y side. And definitely very messy. The cold peel shrimp was delicious. I loved it. Chips and salsa were okay and the fried shrimp was a safe choice. Decent pricing. Throughout our time here, they also treated my dog with a lot of kindness. They gave him 3 milkbones and a cup of water. It's much appreciated!

Stacie W

Google

It's a great busy place for good bar food, history and live music. The waiter and waitresses are on point, quick, and efficient. The Buffalo wings are amazing! Have them with a Stella. The Havana nachos are delicious too.

Shani S.

Yelp

If you're a Hemingway fan like me, visiting Sloppy Joe's in Key West is practically a rite of passage! I couldn't wait to soak in the literary history of this famous watering hole. Opened in 1933, Sloppy Joe's was a favorite haunt of Hemingway during his time in Key West. Legend has it that the bar's name came from a suggestion Hemingway made to the owner, Joe Russell, after their adventures in Cuba, where another bar by the same name first became popular. The atmosphere here is lively--it's no secret this place can get loud, but that just adds to the charm. The staff was super friendly, and although we had to raise our voices over the buzz, we enjoyed some delicious cheddar fries and refreshing drinks. If you're in the mood for something quieter, I found a tucked-away, cozy little bar near the restrooms--perfect for a more low-key vibe if that's what you're after. Overall, Sloppy Joe's isn't just a bar--it's a piece of American literary history wrapped in fun, good food, and strong drinks. Whether you're here for the nostalgia or just a good time, you'll leave feeling like you've walked in Hemingway's footsteps. Cheers to that!

Joe L.

Yelp

When the place is called "Sloppy Joe's Bar" you' don't need to think too long on what to order. They offer it with or without cheese. I chose without. It came with pickles and I added them to the sandwich. First of all, I haven't had a sloppy Joe since I was a teenager. It was good. At first I thought it was too sweet but that wasn't the case. We went around 12:30 on a Tuesday and the place was packed! There was live music and it was lunchtime but this place is huge. To see it so packed was surprising. We sat at one of the three bars so the service was great. The music was good. The sandwich was good. Not what I would expect from a place named after it but it was good. Ambiance 5/5, service 5/5x food.

Emily T.

Yelp

Ana S.

Yelp

I've never been here before but my boyfriend surprised me by taking me to lunch here. And what a surprise it was. The food was fantastic even though I didn't have what they are known for. I had shrimp tacos, which were so yummy. He had a Sloppy Joe hotdog. And we both drank frozen rum runners. The service was top notch even though there was a problem with paying. And the ambiance was pretty good. Kind of loud but it had live music. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone whoever goes to Key West. Two thumbs up

Karen N.

Yelp

Justin is worth the 5 stars alone. I've been to Key West many times, but never to Sloppy Joe's. Max and I came here to try the Sloppy Joe. Much to his delight, they served a Fried Bologna Sandwich. I really liked the Sloppy Joe. It did remind me of the canned Manwich, but it tasted a whole heck of a lot better. I asked Justin about the green peppers. With a smile on his face, and a pat on my back, he let me know there was a whole blood sweat and tears effort into making those chopped up peppers taste the way they do. Lunch begins at 10am. You better grab a table because it fills up fast with patrons waiting to hear the live singer.

Phamhong G.

Yelp

Good drinks and nice ambiance. We hung out at the bar in the back where the older woman bartender worked. I had a pretty good margarita and she even checked on us at one point to ask if we needed anything else. The band that performed was okay. They were great when they performed rock songs but when they performed "yeah" by Usher and other genres, it just did not work. I like the Sloppy Joe's lit up sign where the stage is. But wouldn't it be awesome if they had the lyrics to songs on there so that the crowd can sing along?!

Steve S.

Yelp

I guess the most touristy thing you can do is visit Sloppy Joes Bar and we did it :) Saw many people post about Sloppy Joe not being that great and saying the Hot dog was good. Well I wouldn't recommend either one. I would go for the vibe and the drinks. Drinks were on point. Make sure to add those shots.

Kathleen D.

Yelp

Sloppy Joe's is an iconic Duval Street bar. I thought I would like it a lot more than I did. It was so packed on a Saturday night and the music was so loud that I asked to move on before we could even attempt to order drinks. The bar was packed 3-deep and the idea of trying to battle that was not appealing. I can't say I enjoy not being able to hear my own thoughts, let alone my friend talking to me. I'm glad to have walked in and I'm sure the vibe is perfect for certain occasions or for those who have patience.

Craig W.

Yelp

Hemingway, the person, was a little before my time but I feel absolutely qualified to say that he would not recognize (or patronize) this place in any way, although he reportedly was a regular here--in its original location. They offer t-shirts, mediocre food, and alcoholic drinks with no alcohol detected. You think Hemingway, who was known to drink just a tiny bit, would have hung out here for even two seconds? My Prohibition Punch had no detectable alcohol so Prohibition must still be in effect. My bad for ordering this one. The live music was nice enough. I admit the Original Sloppy Joe sandwich was good and better than I expected. The nachos were extremely bland and below average. How can you screw up nachos? Come here and find out. I almost never give less than four stars but three stars is generous. This is a total tourist trap but they have free live music and that's a good thing.

Ray F.

Yelp

I grew up on Sloppy Joe's. C'mon, a dark toasted, well caramelized bun, tangy thick spicy tomato sauce, well caramelized hamburger meat and a huge appetite. That is just good eating! This isn't the original location back from Hemingway's days, but it is pretty close. People, YOU HAVE TO COME HERE. This is a national treasure. So the sun had set and time for Pina Coladas Sloppy Joe's Fries, Sloppy Joe's pizza and of course, the Sloppy Joe's. Jenny of Sloppy Joe's was the best wait staff ever. Seriously. Of all the restaurants I've been to, the best. That's thousands all over North & South America, Europe and Middle East for my 64 years. The place was packed, noisy with a band performing (great band!), and hungry patrons every square inch. She was taking care of mostly first timers, making all feel welcomed and cherished. Seriously! Fast to build a rapport, fast to make everyone love her! I heard the 2 nearby tables talking about her the same. Wow! The food, yes, as expected, wonderful. Hemingway loved this place (original bar location). He knew his stuff. I love it, too! Our left overs were fantastic on the drive back to Miami the next day!

Daren R.

Yelp

My #1 Key West bar is this place...FUN FUN FUN. Big cover bands come here to play. Plenty of seating with a large center bar. They have decent appetizers but i love their legendary Sloppy Joes sandwiches. There is a Sloppy Joes store at the front that sells hats, clothing and other stuff. This late night bar is definately a location to hit while in Key West.

Mary R.

Yelp

Service was great but food was horrible. Luckily the waitress understood and took the food items off our table.

Steve C.

Yelp

Always a good time at Sloppy's, but come for the drinks and entertainment, not for the food. Decided to have lunch here toda (mistake). My wife ordered the Buffalo fried chicken sandwich. It was small and came out dry as cardboard. I had the Cuban sandwich, and it should be renamed or better yet, taken off the menu. It was made with processed deli meat and the bread was dry and tasteless. Sandwiches do not come with fries, that will cost you $6.99 extra or if you want sweet potato waffle fries, $9.99 extra. And these fries are of the frozen bagged variety - hers were undercooked and my waffle fries were served cold. Service was slow inadequate. Again, I love this place for drinks & entertainment, but will not make the mistake again of ordering food here.

Jennifer L.

Yelp

Fun ambiance and the live music and crowd was great! We got the Sloppy burgers and fries which were really yummy! Kinda pricey but makes sense given that it's KW but overall a good time!

Joe T.

Yelp

So it has been a few years (decades) since I was last at Sloppy Joe's, last time was during a port call my submarine made in Ft. Lauderdale and we made a quick road trip down to the Keys. Not much has changed, which in this case is a good thing. The bar is still always happening and crowded, a great place to people watch with the added advantage of having good food and drink. Of course I had the sloppy joe sandwich, which is the best i've ever had. It has all the flavor of fresh onion and peppers with a bit of spice on the back end which is so much better than what you get out of the can. If you find yourself in Key West you will undoubtedly end up on the Duvall Street, and if that's the case this is a must stop. Soak in all of the Hemingway memorobilia and feel of the joint, and enjoy some music and a laid back afternoon or evening.

Debi R.

Yelp

You ever have one of those days where you don't remember if you had lunch? This was one of them for me. Starting the day with bloodies and mimis are partly to blame. This place was jumpin' when we walked in. The music was great. I got a cat ear headband and made a $20 donation to a charity. Money well spent? Cheers to Caturday!

Dennis D.

Yelp

A really bustling place- super popular and a lot going on. Apparently this is kind of like an institution in Key West. I had the sloppy Joe and it was good! I haven't had a true sloppy Joe before so this was a pleasant surprise- good portion and meaty and saucy. The service and the atmosphere here is spot on.

Lisa L.

Yelp

Had a good time at this dive bar. The drinks were good and the staff was friendly. Good place to stop in for a drink and listen to some live music.

Daniel G.

Yelp

Great atmosphere and live music at 10am. Great staff and Derek was attentive to all his customers. Nice pub to take a break from the sun and rest your feet.

Rick S.

Yelp

Ok, only food we ate were the sloppy fries, but they were really good ,fries topped with their sloppy Joe fixings, then topped with cheese . Service was good , but if you want a rum runner over the rocks, ask for it that way, or you get a slushie, which is way too sweet. This is a tourist trap, and it's packed as soon as the doors open . There is no ambiance it loud noisy, and people are wall to wall , but it was on my bucket list, so we did it. At least it had 4 bar areas and live music was just ok.

Scott D.

Yelp

Please read Valerie W.'s review, because she is my yelp mentor, BUT wait the Sloppy Joes sandwich is amazing. If you go at 10:30am it a fun place for brunch. You have to get the original where it was created 100% every time, and this is the original Sloppy Joe sandwich, who knew, I would have guessed Midwest, but No it Key West. It's different than the Midwest, manwich, sloppy joes we grew up and still make....did make I think the original's flavors will have to be incorporated the next time Richelle make her sloppy joes from scratch. The Sloppy Joe's sloppy Joe It's better, more sweat and vinaigrette-ie with 1/4" pieces of onion and red pepper. Get it with cheese! Onion rings are spot on two. And the drinks are a HEAVY poor. The Bloody Mary that Richelle got was our favorite on Key West and the Sloppy mule I got had a kick.

Steve M.

Yelp

A must see when you arrive in Key West. It has a legendary status for a reason. Tons of seating, amazing drinks, and great service. It's the quintessential Key West bar. This place will put you in the vacation mood with ease. Start with the Sloppy Rita and go from there. Also nibble on the conch fritters with their signature key lime mustard! I don't often dole out 5 star reviews, but this place deserves it.

Jonathan H.

Yelp

One of the best chicken quesadillas we've ever had! Sloppy Joe was good, just not my favorite collection of flavors. It's very loud and rambunctious in there, and a little dirty. There's live music playing and it's very busy. Servers can be busy, but food came very quick. Biggest complaint is that it's pretty overpriced for the amount of food that you get. Overall though, it's cool to check out where Ernest Hemingway hung out, and to try the famous sloppy Joe (and the great quesadilla!)

Cathy A.

Yelp

I tried the sloppy Joe, not a fan. Being midwestern sloppy joes to me are bbq sauce. Theirs was more of a marinara base. My husband had the loaded fries with pulled pork. Those were phenomenal. I ordered a beer, it was warm. My husbands was cold though. Live music was good. Our server was very attentive as it was quite busy. Definitely a place to stop while in the Keys

patrick m.

Yelp

This place is a classic and must-stop in Key West. The drinks are great, the atmosphere is amazing, the live music is fun, and the food is surprisingly delicious. The menu looks like typical bar food, but each item is prepared nicely and tastes very good. But most of all, the service at Sloppy Joes is the best in Key West!

Alycia H.

Yelp

Let's talk about Sloppy Joe's in Key West. This place was packed tighter than rush hour traffic, I barely had any elbow room! Luckily, we were able to grab a spot at the bar. Did the Sloppy Joe live up to the hype? Eh, not exactly. Don't get me wrong it was tasty, but it didn't exactly make me wanna slap my momma. It tasted like your standard Manwich Sloppy Joe, But hey, if you're in the mood for a classic sloppy joe and don't mind the crowds, Sloppy Joe's might just hit the spot.

Mark M.

Yelp

Went while on a Cruise last week. The place was busy, but we were able to get a 2 top table. Our table we was cleaned by one of the Security guards who was a very nice young man. Our server came over quickly but was short on time and when my wife was slow to make a choice she walked off and got my beer and returned which surprised my wife in a not so nice way. I had my beer, so I was ok. We listened to the singer who was good but definitely not a headliner anytime in the future. It was just before 1pm so we will give him a break. When we ordered nachos, they also came fairly quickly but were not very warm at all. I really like my food to be hot so it kind of turned me off. My wife had no problem with it and the taste was good and the product was fresh. If we ever fly in town, we will come back for the night bands just to check it out.

Tony B.

Yelp

KEY WEST FUN AND DRINKS at this famous old Key West bar. There is often live music in this large bar. Too loud? Go next door to a smaller bar that is also part of Sloppy Joes. Food is standard Key West club fare. Conch fritters, burgers, fries etc. The food is not exceptional but still good. This is a very touristy place, so be prepared for a large rowdy crowd. Cheers.

Krista J.

Yelp

Sloppy Joe's is an institution in Key West, so it deserves a visit. If you're interested in a less "sloppy" experience, go for lunch. It's a seat-yourself situation and the space is great. There's live music and plenty of tables or bar space. Though we only had drinks, all the food looked really good, with nice-sized portions for typical bar food. I had a frozen drink special in a coolie, which was fun and delicious. Mine was non-alcoholic and I had no issues with it, but my friends said their alcoholic drinks were too weak. The music was really good and our server was on top of things, though she did complain that we wanted to split the bill 5 ways (I know, it's annoying, but it's a pretty normal request in a vacation destination). We also passed by Sloppy Joe's after dinner during this spring break timing an it was bonkers. Much "sloppier" if you're looking for that kind of thing. :)

Betty L.

Yelp

Came across this place headed to the pier and stopped by on the way back. Ended up staying for much longer than I expected for good reason! First off, my wife just really wanted to try the sloppy Joe. For me, sloppy joes remind me of public elementary school lunch so I got fried pickles. She said it wasn't as good as her grandma's but it wasn't bad, just different. I ate her left over slop as dip for the (unsalted) french fries which worked out. The fried pickles were absolutely perfect. Could eat them all day. To drink, I only tried the strawberry Pina colada. Was strong and advertised. The atmosphere was restaurant bar with very loud live music (we sat in a stage corner table) and it later changed into bar dance scene. It was extremely hard to communicate with the server or anyone else while bands were playing. But there were short breaks while bands changed. A lot of yelling into each other's ears and still not sure confused looks, and attempts to lip reading. So, they ended up moving the tables right in front of the stage to create a dance floor. Naked Karate Girls was the second band that came on. Very mixed crowd but all were super into it. We observed one guy who was provocatively dancing in his own universe in front of us and then spilled a drink. There's more to it but he got promptly and gracefully removed by security. A few tried to dance barefoot and security stopped that too. Anyhow, quite the experience that we weren't anticipating but in a good way!

Nicki P.

Yelp

We stopped to eat a late lunch after our conch train tour. Our friend recommended that we come here to eat while in Key West. We walked in and grabbed a four top table. No wait on a Thursday at 3pm! Live entertainment made it pretty loud and hard to hear conversation but it was a fun touch to the restaurant. Our waitress immediately greeted us and provided menus. Drinks were also promptly brought to our table. They serve typical bar food. Our table ordered the fish tacos, fish sandwich, and fish & chips. The side we picked was sweet potato waffle fries, which were really good. Everyone was satisfied with their order. One thing I noticed is they serve drinks in plastic cups and use plastic cutlery. Makes it easier to turn tables quickly during rush times. Fun restaurant to experience!

Roel Kristy V.

Yelp

When in Rome...... This is a have-to-do-it place. Live music, sing along songs, great friendly staff, 3 bars. Big place, seat yourself. This was one of Hemingways hangouts. You must go.

Samantha B.

Yelp

Sloppy Joes is just that...sloppy. Come for the drinks, stay for the show of the sloppy, swirly drunk mess of people grinding on each other on the dance floor. If you're a parrot head, this is the place to be for live music. The place is always packed so it's hard to find a seat--and you will be bumped into by some sweaty patrons who just stumbled off the cruise ship already completely lit and looking to party. You're packed in like sardines at this place so it's inevitable. The food is below average and the drinks are a little overpriced, but that's to be expected in Key West. Like I said, if you're lookin to get sloppy wasted, you can party here without judgment from your peers cuz they're just as sloppy wasted as you.

Robin M.

Yelp

Sloppy Joe's Bar was a lot of fun. Iconic Hemingway bar...pictures all around of this famous author that frequented the establishment. Live music and big crowds. It's a seat yourself policy so you may need to wait to secure a table, especially during live music. The food was tasty. Took a while for our initial order to be taken (food & drinks) but after that no problems considering how busy it was. A must stop if you're in the Keys. Definitely worth it.

Mary A.

Yelp

A must stop in Key West. Great people watching. The staff are so hard working and have great memories to keep all of the orders straight. We didn't eat any food. We only had beer and high noons.

Robert G.

Yelp

During our vacation in Key West we went into Sloppy Joes Bar and each had a drink. The price was fairly high but consistent with the other bars in the area. Great band playing. Will return.

Katie A.

Yelp

After visiting the Ernest Hemingway home, we heard about the connection to Sloppy Joe's and decided to venture out to try it. This spot was very busy, but we easily found seats at the bar. We tried the pina coladas and enjoyed a drink before continuing to dinner. This was a fun location in the main Key West walking area to explore.

Mary H.

Yelp

Stopped in for a quick drink last night after dinner. This is the place to be. The band was terrific. Drinks were great. Hard to find a table so you have to get there early if you want to sit. We didn't stay long but this would be a cool place to hang out with friends for the evening.

Pie G.

Yelp

You don't come here for the food which is mediocre. You come here for the comfortable atmosphere and music. Service is as good as it gets for a bar/restaurant. We hit it cuz of its name and had to try the sloppy joe. It was large portion but not my perfect sloppy joe taste that I make. It's lil too sweet/relish like taste? Easy going place, no frills but good to hang and people watch.

Brice R.

Yelp

Dropped into Sloppy Joe's on the 4th of July, mid-day, during our week-long Keys trip. Live entertainment was very good; as was the food. Wife had a sloppy joe, while I had the Cuban. We split an order of french fries and had the cheese dip with the fries. All very good; as were the drinks. Bartenders were friendly, although a couple times we had to wave them down since they were busy (the place was pretty packed, so this is understandable). Can't say it's a 5+, but it's certainly not a 4. Hence, gotta say 5 stars. Pretty nice place and reasonably priced.

Franklin N.

Yelp

Well first off. The menu is your typical bar food. The bars great with fantastic Music but not really a place to plan a Dinner around. We have so many excellent restaurants here in key west. Along with great bars like sloppy joes. Njoy our island! Service is always fast and friendly

M. K.

Yelp

Had a great time with friends here a few times during our stay. The bartenders are amazing!! I had a full drink in my hand when someone knocked it out of my hand and before my husband could even ask for a towel, 2 guys showed up with mops and a bartender placed a new drink in my hand (I wish I could remember her name, cause she was a rock star). A lot of history in this place, don't miss it!

Asif T.

Yelp

This place is what you call a dive bar, and since it's been around for ages and is known for its Sloppy Joes I had to try it. The sandwich was surprisingly very good, a bit on the sweeter side for my liking but very good. Very generous amount of meat in the sandwich. The service was on par for what you would expect from such a place but would definitely recommend.

Bruce P.

Yelp

It was a Sunday and they were busy, but the service was poor / wait time until a waitress came was lengthy. Quesadillas were not great and the chicken inside was cold. On a positive note, it was hot and the frozen loaded lemonade sure hit the spot.

Bill W.

Yelp

key west was a stop on our cruise, we have been to key west before and wanted to try sloppy joe's but never did. We got there just as the opened and every table filled fast. out waitress had a lot spunk. we both had chicken sandwiches with fries, one fried and one grilled, both came with fries. everything was good and cooked throughly

Ashley S.

Yelp

Very LOUD in here. This place is for young people. It was packed. They had live music, and it was super loud. We did find a quiet bar tucked away in the back we could sit, have some drinks and hear each other. It was a good pit stop to cool off.

Amy B.

Yelp

Love this place!! Try the sloppy Rita especially if you are marg person like I am. I even had to get the shirt. Service was great and loved the live music!

Janine H.

Yelp

Stopped in for a quick drink to cool off while strolling Duval St. I knew this was a spot I had to visit since it's a staple and this was my first time in key west. The mojito did not disappoint, super fresh and refreshing like it should be. The service by Chris was top notch. He made sure we were taken care of.

M B.

Yelp

I recommend you eat somewhere else then go to Sloppy Joe's for the entertainment. Spent $40 for two quarter pounder size sloppy Joe sandwiches. Really nothing to write home about and they were way too sweet. Two stars for the food. However, the live band entertainment and ambiance was great. Go there for the true Key West experience. Five stars for the fun.

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"This is the most famous, crowded, and historic bar in Key West. And yes, it’s worth stopping in for a frozen rum runner. Sloppy Joe’s is such an institution because Hemingway himself spent many years here drinking way too much and probably getting into a lot of fights. Today, it’s a little tamer, undeniably touristy, but still fun if you don’t mind big, loud bars. There are usually live bands playing cover songs that are easy to scream along to (a man named was crushing it during our last visit). But if you want to avoid the more rambunctious Duval Street crowds, go around lunch (or check the bar’s before you go). Also, if you happen to be visiting around July 18, please come here for the annual . " - Ryan Pfeffer

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