Gopher Bar

"My friends had told me I have to try the coneys at the Gopher Bar. I'm in St. Paul like never, so I have never got to go. I tried to go in July, but they were closed. And with their limited hours, it makes it tough. I was finally in the area on a Saturday night, and hungry. I stopped in and it was well lit with plenty of seating. Fun, friendly atmosphere with a great wait staff. Fast service for a Saturday evening after 10pm. Got the drinks quickly, got the food quickly. Great service. I might go back just for the service. I got the deep fried ravioli as an appetizer. Kind of like pizza rolls. They were delicious. I'd get them again for sure. I also finally got to try the coneys. While they are expensive at $4 apiece, they are delicious. Served hot with a mountain of onions and on special toasted buns specifically for these coneys, it was a great experience. The only knock on the coneys is they don't come with mustard on them which was odd. I knew they were missing something. I added the mustard and they were great. The dogs have a great "snap" to them when you bite them as they should. I will definitely be back. Best coney's in the metro that I've found. And I've tried a LOT of places. Just be warned, parking in ST. Paul can be a nightmare and the Gopher Bar only takes cash. Thanks for the great meal!"

"A True neighborhood staple. You ever step into a place that somehow feels like home, even though you've never set foot in the state before? That's exactly how I felt walking into Gopher Bar. The original wood interior and walls packed with memorabilia make it clear this isn't just a bar--it's a living piece of St. Paul history. It feels worn in, but in all the right ways... like generations have laughed, argued, celebrated, and made memories here. While I was sitting at the bar, I heard an older couple behind me reminiscing about coming here when they were college kids. That says everything. This place has been a cornerstone of the community for decades, and you can feel it the moment you walk in. It's authentic. No pretense. Just a damn good neighborhood bar with roots. If you want a true St. Paul experience, skip the trendy spots and head to Gopher Bar. You'll understand why locals keep coming back."

"We came here with the promise of some great Coneys, and we were not disappointed. Yeah the place is a bit of a dive, but that definitely adds to the charm. The apps we had (fried mushrooms and mozzarella sticks) were delicious, but those Coneys... OH MY GOD!!! Absolutely delicious! I had 2 but I could've easily downed 2 more. So good, and what was especially impressive that every one of the 5 total that we had looked exactly the same. The consistency of the cook is often overlooked at other places, but not here. Top notch! Also, our bartender Jade (sp?) was super friendly and always on top of anything we needed. Very funny too. A little bit of humorous commentary made for an even better experience. As I said, the Coneys are to die for, but I would also recommend the Reuben egg roll. I got one after I was finished with the dogs, and it was absolutely amazing! Gopher Bar is definitely the place to check out if you are a Coney Dog fan. And if you're not, there's plenty of other options to try that all looked incredible when I scanned the menu. Also, and this is yet another reason to choose The Gopher, the prices are very cheap. I wouldn't have expected to get full for under $20 anywhere these days, but they certainly did it! I'm actually getting hungry again just typing this! FYI, cash only. They do have an ATM though. "

"The bar was great...we went for lunch..cony dogs were very good...a little salty..good slushes. Next time we are going to try the different kinds of egg rolls. I brought my 15 year old son and he loved it. Parking was no problem and the neighborhood seemed good during the day. Not sure what all the hype is about on other reviews..saw no confederate flag or republican stuff, or liberal stuff. Just a good clean friendly bar. We will go again."

"I can't say enough about the atmosphere here. It's exactly what I want a dive bar to feel like. Hot dogs were great - nice service. Great prices"

"Best Coney in Minnesota, bar none. Get the cheese one. Best $4.50 you'll spend."

"Hands down the best place to stop for a coney dog! Love how they use the thick toast instead of a bun. Have to at least order 2! One is plenty, but 2 is the way to go! Only $4.50 per dog with cheese, you cant beat it. No one can beat the quality and taste of their made to order, hot and fresh, 1 and only Coney Dog. If you're reading this review, dont even think about just stop in grab a couple, you wont be disappointed. Cash only, so keep that in mind. They have other food options as well, cold beer, and open for lunch. Dont have to twist my arm. I'll always say lets go!""