Plums Neighborhood Grill & Bar

We had drinks; friendly staff and good service

This place is in a convenient spot. Every time I am picking up a prescription, I go in. Sometimes I look very masculine, sometimes I look very feminine. (Photos for reference.) Sometimes I have a lot of bags with me because I have been on the bus and going to work, or home with groceries. When I go in looking more naturally. (Black, Arab and AMAB) I get stared at by the white men who are regularly sitting at the same spot at the bar. I get treated as if I’m a bum seeking somewhere to hang out. Like I have to prove that I belong there. Which is weird because I’m an extremely independent, and wealthy individual. (It’s not weird. I know people are bigots) Anyway, this happens every time I go in. They give half service, and act like they’ve never seen me before, or I’m dangerous. Granted I do not go on the college nights, or with a group of friends, so I can’t speak to that experience. I haven’t felt comfortable enough to get food yet. Unfortunate because it seems like a classic spot. I probably will not be going back! I wish I could be treated equally, but this is Trumps America!!

Update: I ended up going back in to give it another chance. Upon walking in, I was looked at crazy again, and asked “can I help you with something?” By someone I have had serve me multiple times here. I order a burger and water. I’m excited because I know the food here is probably amazing. the bartender proceeded to slam my water down. I’m sure everyone has their motives for the way they behave, but I don’t understand why it’s okay for it to happen to me specifically. Maybe I shouldn’t have any standards for service anymore lol. Maybe everyone is being treated this way! I don’t know but I pray things get better and I will probably come back again because it’s a hometown classic.

Old fashion was good. Very diverse crowd l, which I like a lot.

HH wings and drinks rock

Had not been here for about 25+ years. It still looks the same. Great food though and very friendly service. Updates are needed throughout though. I would still go back for the food though.

Great experience for a first time visit.

$20 cover?? Lmao bars in Saint Paul are hilarious.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Racist bar if u dont believe me record them and go eat here I have multiple story’s myself and others I know who were literally told to leave that they don’t want them there extremely racist along with the people who eat there matter fact I’m recording next time I go

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Bartender (Friday Night) smelled like cheese and was super creepy especially towards the ladies. Food was burnt and soggy at the same time. Tap beer wasn't that cold. Gross and never again going to this puke establishment.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

This is a gem. Sunday nights it is home to one of the best songwriter showcase shows in the state of Minnesota.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Club Sandwich, Buffalo Chicken

Great Happy Hour!! Service was on point!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great atmosphere. The outdoor patio is great with the water feature and the fireplace.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Good burger, nice patio, quick service, good bar overall.

Great week night staff ! Very chill.

My wife and I had our first date there over 47 years ago. We can't remember what the place was called back then. We have intended to go to Plums over the years but just never got there. Finally, we did, and it now will be on our list of go-to spots.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5