Stray Dog - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Dmarco R.

My family and I just got back from eating here, we had a reservation for 6pm we were sat immediately and nobody came to take our drinks order or anything for about 15-20 minutes but the table that sat in front of us came probably about 10 or so minutes later than us and the server Ellie went and took there drink order fast and then came to us, which wasn’t a big deal at first but then she brought boxes to the table next to us and was chatting with them, and proceeded to go to this table with boxes already more than our table and the other table in front of us, we were running low on drink and were trying to get someone’s attention (a food runner and our server Ellie) but both didn’t hear us when we’re asking for them to refill our drinks while they were at both tables near us, we eventually had to ask the host to get our server because she was pretty much MIA (except to the table she was clearly familiar with and the other table) and Ellie proceeded to go to the table she went to before and ask if they needed anything and then came to us when we asked for her specifically because she wasn’t returning to our table, so then naturally we get upset and I said to the server that it’s not okay to not check on your table in between the two tables she keeps checking on and she said it was because it was busy which is totally understandable except she repeatedly went the the tables surrounding us. After saying something to her and getting a refill on my drink there was something white on the tip of my straw which could have been just from a bumping something while she was bringing it back I’m not too sure but I’ll insert a photo, after we paid and we’re leaving we thanked the host for being helpful and friendly and she apologized but she was NOT the problem. Very unfortunate because we were excited to go celebrate a birthday but it was ruined by bad service. Our server was friendly and the food was good but she needs a little more training with customer experience.

Kelly R.

We loved our menu selections!
They have a large selection of vegan options, which was the draw for coming here.
We chose:

Veggie Chilaquilies- it was OK. The flavor was all right but it was a few large chips with some sloppy chili and toppings. The just eggs on top were excellent. It was weird that the shredded cheese wasn't even close to being melted.

Beyond PB & Bacon- this burger was out of this world. We ordered it vegan. Peanut butter, egg, vegan bacon and maple syrup on a croissant bun. OMG it was so good.

Did not care for the pre-charge that was added to our bill for using a credit card. We paid in cash and didn't have time to wait around for a credit. It's not much but that's not the point, especially when you pay $18 for a burger.

This is a great spot to eat if you're near the U of MN campus. Super cute vibe inside.

Melinda

How cool! I love that there are Vegetarian options on one side of the menu and run-of-the-mill options on the other side! My Vegan and Gluten-free friend chose this place.

I have zero dietary restrictions but I ended up ordering the Vegan Cajun, anyway. Just out of curiosity. It's a spicy, savory Cajun jackfruit sandwich topped with a bright, zesty mayo and Vegan cheese. Sounds kind of weird but it was so good! The fake cheese didn't taste like plastic and the flavors actually complemented each other very well!

My friends each got the Vegetarian and regular versions of the same burger--the Bourbon Brown Butter burger. I got to taste both and I've got to admit, both were PHENOMENAL. I was really shocked that the Beyond "meat" was so flavorful and held its shape. All of the sides were delicious--truffle fries, brussel sprouts, Togarashi slaw...I also ordered the truffle cheese curds with garlic aioli, and Togarashi cheese curds with wasabi aioli to start. Yes, I ordered a lot but I don't usually revisit a restaurant so I try to make the most of it. (I grabbed some food to-go, as well 🫣)

Jenn, our server, was very attentive and was very thorough when answering our questions. She obviously knows the menu very well! I certainly appreciate the quality of service and food here. Highly recommended! If you're on the fence, then come for their Happy Hour specials. I believe it's every day between 2pm-6pm or 9pm to close. Or, all day on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

Zach R.

This is honestly just a really fun place to hang out. The staff is super nice, the drinks and food are good. And the place just has good vibes... This is relatively easy when there are pictures and sculptures of dogs everywhere.

Christopher V.

Stray Dog is a staple in this neighborhood. Not only do they have delicious food and drinks, but their vegetarian menu is about as big as their regular menu. The food options are endless and everything I’ve had here was delicious!
They also host private events in their back room and have a separate bar to host drinks and cocktails.

Antonella C.

We were here for lunch. The restaurant has artwork of dogs everywhere and they also sell some pieces!! The staff was friendly and attentive. The food was tasty as well. I recommend the fried tomatoes and the crab cakes, my friend got a peach salad and she loved it! I’d definitely come back to eat at Stray dog.

Megan N.

I love the atmosphere! I think it's really cute and fun so you want to be there. I enjoyed my food, especially the bourbon brown butter slider, the different types of seasoned fries aren't necessary it doesn't add much, but the onion rings were good and any place that serves onion rings with BBQ sauce knows what's up. The drinks are also good. I would definitely pop in for a drink again, just maybe not food because my friend didn't enjoy their food and got food poisoning from the raw burger he was served but felt too bad to send back. I love that they have a full vegetarian menu, and it is basically identical and maybe he'd have better luck with that.

Halley B.

I'm a cat person and I still adored this restaurant! I brought my partner and her sibling here for a late lunch on a Tuesday and it wasn't super busy but I really enjoyed that because I was able to take lots of pictures of this cute place! The menu is HUGE! One side is full of regular meals and the other side is completely vegetarian with vegan options. Staff was also happy to tell us what did and didn't have vegan options. We also loved seeing a trans flag. To top it off the food was incredibly delicious too! 10/10 Reccomend!