Deceivingly expensive. 20% service charge for literal self-service tap machines, plus you have to get your card "recharged" with funds loaded onto it. I'm fairly sure that when I turned in my card while leaving I must have had leftover money on it or something, since ended up with a bill that was far higher than the value of what I drank. With that being said, the environment was nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Joel
Chris was an incredible host and even gave a few trinkets to my family and I for coming from BC Vancouver to watch a Vikings game. The beer was great, many types for whatever you are into , and the fried chicken was very good. Highly recommend this place and would 100% go back, and we just may before we leave.
Kid-friendliness: High chairs available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Parode
I’ve never eaten better fried chicken in my life, and many a yardbird has fallen to my hunger. The wide selection of delicious beers, ales, ciders, wines, and cocktails complemented the “burnt chicken” but did not upstage the tenders, slaw and sandos. I will go back to Minneapolis simply to eat here, if that is what I have to do to get more tenders. Oh, and the cavatappi mac&cheese was amazing, too.
Parking: No trouble parking.
Kid-friendliness: Kids were welcome here - as long as dad & mom kept them away from the taps.
Wheelchair accessibility: Open format with high and low tables. I think the whole place is accessible.
Food is very good, large tap selection, and fun atmosphere. Be aware, the kitchen charges a 20% service fee.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Traveling Smith
Beer, wine and cocktails on draft! I am just learning to enjoy a beer or two, this place had a fantastic variety, and had non-beer alternatives along with a full bar. Everything is self service, grab a glass, find a table and enjoy. The other part of this venue is Burnt chicken, simply scan the code at your table to order and pay for your selections, the staff will deliver the food to your table. We enjoyed both chicken strips and a burger, both were great. Ambiance sports bar/pubish
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Trevor N
Arguably one of the BEST chicken sandwiches ive had in a lonnnnng time! Drink selections were good. As someone who doesn't drink beer these types of places can be a hit or miss but the cocktails are great, not too syrup-y. Overall ill definitely be back and DO recomend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: B Easy Mac N Cheese Side, Burnt Chicken Sandwich
Chelsea Eaton
We held a pre-wedding event here and First Draft was SO accommodating. They were very flexible to book and with our group size. We had a lot of people in town from different places and they all loved the pour-your-own drinks style...there was something there for everyone. I would definitely host another event there again - they were great and so organized!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
J M
Stopped into FD for the first time in a long time. Two changes were a turn off.1. "20% service charge- they give you a wrist band that is attached to your credit card;- you get your own glass;- you select your beer of choice and help yourself;- want water? help yourself.What service????2. They discontinued happy hour. NO happy hour specials.The food looked good but we went elsewhere to eat because we were turned off by the 20% service charge.Now that I have read through the reviews, it seems the 20% service charge might not be applied to the food.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Wyatt Rada
I forgot my Oakley sunglasses on the counter when I left and could not get a hold of them. They’re phone rings and rings with no answer. I would like to find out if they are still there before making my way downtown walking fast face is bare and I’m bar bound.
Maria Heshmat G
their spicy chicken sandwich is stellar, spicy, crispy, savory, sweet, and the burnt sauce should be sold by the bottle. my bf said this was his favorite burger place. Cons: if you do want to try the beers, you’ll be charged a 20% fee, even though it’s completely self-serve. and, the restaurant itself has friendly staff, but you always have to search for help. basic things like napkins, silverware, or to-go boxes , shouldn’t require me having to ask for these things with a meal. i’m being charged a 20% fee , which is fine, because i tip more anyway, but with that, can i get some napkins, silverware, and a box?
Absolutely phenomenal place. The food is 100 out of 10. Legit one of the best meals I have ever had. Great selection of drinks. Multiple bomb seltzers. Excellent service and some fun games to play. This place should be packed every day. Truly a gem.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
George Presbrey
Great place with great vibes. Target audience is any person who either likes or wants to try out beers. You poor for yourself and can take as little as you want (it keeps track for you) so you can try as many beers as you like!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Troy Howard (T Howard)
Cool place! Pour your own drink. Nice to be in control of the amount you drink and spend. Haven't tried the chicken but hear that it is good.
Keisha Caetano
Fun experience! Pour your own beverage from non alcohol options to wine and beer. However, when you leave, you are informed via a sign that your card in file will automatically be charged 20% to go to the servers as gratuity. Would have been nice to know this ahead of time. Plus, what if I dont like my service? Nice selection of drink optional, and the food looked great.
Albert Danielson
Order via app. Food comes out hot and amazing. Loved the chicken sandwiches, and the fries were spicy, but not too spicy, and there were loads of them for ten bucks. We didn't get drinks other than water, but there is a ton on tap and the system for pouring looks pretty straightforward. Pretty good value. Went early in the day when it's not busy. Service was very friendly and quick. Some pay parking nearby.
Deceivingly expensive. 20% service charge for literal self-service tap machines, plus you have to get your card "recharged" with funds loaded onto it. I'm fairly sure that when I turned in my card while leaving I must have had leftover money on it or something, since ended up with a bill that was far higher than the value of what I drank. With that being said, the environment was nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Chris was an incredible host and even gave a few trinkets to my family and I for coming from BC Vancouver to watch a Vikings game. The beer was great, many types for whatever you are into , and the fried chicken was very good. Highly recommend this place and would 100% go back, and we just may before we leave.
Kid-friendliness: High chairs available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve never eaten better fried chicken in my life, and many a yardbird has fallen to my hunger. The wide selection of delicious beers, ales, ciders, wines, and cocktails complemented the “burnt chicken” but did not upstage the tenders, slaw and sandos. I will go back to Minneapolis simply to eat here, if that is what I have to do to get more tenders. Oh, and the cavatappi mac&cheese was amazing, too.
Parking: No trouble parking.
Kid-friendliness: Kids were welcome here - as long as dad & mom kept them away from the taps.
Wheelchair accessibility: Open format with high and low tables. I think the whole place is accessible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Garlic Parmesan Fries, Baked Mac & Cheese, Burnt Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders
Food is very good, large tap selection, and fun atmosphere. Be aware, the kitchen charges a 20% service fee.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Beer, wine and cocktails on draft! I am just learning to enjoy a beer or two, this place had a fantastic variety, and had non-beer alternatives along with a full bar. Everything is self service, grab a glass, find a table and enjoy. The other part of this venue is Burnt chicken, simply scan the code at your table to order and pay for your selections, the staff will deliver the food to your table. We enjoyed both chicken strips and a burger, both were great. Ambiance sports bar/pubish
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Arguably one of the BEST chicken sandwiches ive had in a lonnnnng time! Drink selections were good. As someone who doesn't drink beer these types of places can be a hit or miss but the cocktails are great, not too syrup-y. Overall ill definitely be back and DO recomend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: B Easy Mac N Cheese Side, Burnt Chicken Sandwich
We held a pre-wedding event here and First Draft was SO accommodating. They were very flexible to book and with our group size. We had a lot of people in town from different places and they all loved the pour-your-own drinks style...there was something there for everyone. I would definitely host another event there again - they were great and so organized!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Stopped into FD for the first time in a long time. Two changes were a turn off.1. "20% service charge- they give you a wrist band that is attached to your credit card;- you get your own glass;- you select your beer of choice and help yourself;- want water? help yourself.What service????2. They discontinued happy hour. NO happy hour specials.The food looked good but we went elsewhere to eat because we were turned off by the 20% service charge.Now that I have read through the reviews, it seems the 20% service charge might not be applied to the food.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
I forgot my Oakley sunglasses on the counter when I left and could not get a hold of them. They’re phone rings and rings with no answer. I would like to find out if they are still there before making my way downtown walking fast face is bare and I’m bar bound.
their spicy chicken sandwich is stellar, spicy, crispy, savory, sweet, and the burnt sauce should be sold by the bottle. my bf said this was his favorite burger place. Cons: if you do want to try the beers, you’ll be charged a 20% fee, even though it’s completely self-serve. and, the restaurant itself has friendly staff, but you always have to search for help. basic things like napkins, silverware, or to-go boxes , shouldn’t require me having to ask for these things with a meal. i’m being charged a 20% fee , which is fine, because i tip more anyway, but with that, can i get some napkins, silverware, and a box?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Burnt Chicken Sandwich
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely phenomenal place. The food is 100 out of 10. Legit one of the best meals I have ever had. Great selection of drinks. Multiple bomb seltzers. Excellent service and some fun games to play. This place should be packed every day. Truly a gem.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place with great vibes. Target audience is any person who either likes or wants to try out beers. You poor for yourself and can take as little as you want (it keeps track for you) so you can try as many beers as you like!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool place! Pour your own drink. Nice to be in control of the amount you drink and spend. Haven't tried the chicken but hear that it is good.
Fun experience! Pour your own beverage from non alcohol options to wine and beer. However, when you leave, you are informed via a sign that your card in file will automatically be charged 20% to go to the servers as gratuity. Would have been nice to know this ahead of time. Plus, what if I dont like my service? Nice selection of drink optional, and the food looked great.
Order via app. Food comes out hot and amazing. Loved the chicken sandwiches, and the fries were spicy, but not too spicy, and there were loads of them for ten bucks. We didn't get drinks other than water, but there is a ton on tap and the system for pouring looks pretty straightforward. Pretty good value. Went early in the day when it's not busy. Service was very friendly and quick. Some pay parking nearby.
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