Tucked into a lively corner of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, The Block Food & Drink has quietly turned everyday cravings into a full-blown neighborhood ritual.
This American bar-and-grill built its reputation on broasted chicken, hearty burgers, and a dog-friendly patio, not on flashy gimmicks.
Locals keep coming back not just for the food, but for the warm, unpretentious energy that makes every visit feel like a homecoming.
It is the kind of Minnesota restaurant that earns loyalty one plate at a time, and it shows no signs of slowing down. 🍗🐾
How The Block won St. Louis Park’s hearts
The Block’s popularity did not happen overnight; it grew one satisfied table at a time.
Regulars often point to the same two things when asked why they return: the food is consistently tasty, and the staff genuinely seems to enjoy having them there.
Part of the charm is that The Block never tries to be fancy; it just tries to be reliable and fun.
The restaurant’s dog-friendly Pawtio, heated through Minnesota’s brutal winters, gave it a built-in fanbase of pet owners who could not find that combination of comfort and canine access anywhere else nearby.
Add a rotating tap list, a famous frozen custard shake menu, and a signature spicy Dragon Mary, and it becomes easy to see why this spot became a go-to for brunch, happy hour, and everything in between.
Between the broasted chicken specialty, the extensive beer selection, and a genuinely welcoming vibe, it is no surprise the restaurant keeps landing on local “best of” lists for comfort food and happy hour deals. 🍻
The Block offers lunch and dinner every single day, plus a dedicated weekend brunch menu, which means there is rarely a bad time to swing by for a bite.
Sitting along Walker Street in St. Louis Park, The Block sits close enough to downtown Minneapolis to catch visitors passing through, yet far enough into the neighborhood to feel like a true local hangout rather than a tourist stop.
That balance has helped it attract a mix of longtime St. Louis Park residents, weekend brunch groups, and out-of-towners who stumble in and later tell friends about it.
Food Highlights
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Broasted Chicken Sandwich: A crispy broasted chicken breast piled high with coleslaw and house pickles, served original or “Hot Chic” style.
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Honey Pecan Chicken Salad: Crispy or grilled chicken tossed with apples, strawberries, grapes, egg, and a honey mustard drizzle over mixed greens.
- Mission Fig Burger: Two beef patties topped with red onion marmalade, goat cheese, mission figs, and arugula.
- Whole Damn Bird: An eight-piece broasted chicken feast served with mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, house pickles, and honey cornbread.
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Buffalo Cauliflower: Deep-fried cauliflower coated in a vegan buffalo sauce and coconut flour batter, served alongside celery and a choice of ranch or bleu cheese.
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Phuket Bowl: A choice of chicken or tofu simmered in spicy yellow curry sauce with a power veggie mix, peanuts, and coconut rice.
- Yum Yum Bowl: Seared steak layered over coconut rice with kimchi, a sunny-side egg, green onion, and the restaurant’s signature yum yum sauce.
Atmosphere
The Block feels like the kind of place where regulars know the bartender by name and first-timers feel instantly at home, no matter how they show up.
Bright, casual, and unapologetically laid-back, the dining room and heated Pawtio blend easily between a quick weekday lunch and a long, lively weekend happy hour.
Big tap walls, a lively bar scene, and a dog padding by on the patio give the space an easygoing, community-driven feel that few chain restaurants can match.
It reads less like a formal restaurant and more like the neighborhood’s living room, complete with a fully stocked bar and a menu built for lingering. 🍺
Bottom Line
Visit for the broasted chicken, the honestly good service, and a genuinely dog-friendly patio that stays open all year.
The Dragon Mary, the frozen custard shakes, and a rotating tap list make it a smart pick for brunch or happy hour. It is Minnesota comfort food done right, in a room built for regulars, not tourists.
Address:
7007 Walker Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
📞 (952) 767-1117
🕔 Mon–Tue 11 AM–9 PM, Wed–Fri 11 AM–10 PM, Sat 9 AM–10 PM, Sun 9 AM–9 PM