Where to eat in Grand Forks.

[geaux_sioux]

15 hours ago, Sioux>Bison said:

BWW is far from cheap. The wings are over $1 a piece. Boneless wings are overly breaded chicken nuggets too. If I was going to pay that much for a wing I expect more. That’s why Parots Cay is the place to go for wings. 

Yea, tough to beat blackened wings with a side of shark 25 and some ice cold brewskis 

[Cratter]

Any classic restaurants that haven't changed decor in 30+ years in the Fargo or Bismarck area?

I'm thinking places like Grandma Butterwicks or (now closed) Del's in Grand Forks.

Those places even the locals forget even exists.

Krolls Diner was always a staple when I would visit the grandparents in Bismarck when I was a kid (and some now closed diner in the Kirkwood mall from the 80s).

[UNDBIZ]

4 minutes ago, Cratter said:

Any classic restaurants that haven't changed decor in 30+ years in the Fargo or Bismarck area?

I'm thinking places like Grandma Butterwicks or (now closed) Del's in Grand Forks.

Those places even the locals forget even exists.

 

Little Cottage cafe in Bismarck. 

And probably all the Krolls.

[HawksHoops]

9 minutes ago, Cratter said:

Any classic restaurants that haven't changed decor in 30+ years in the Fargo or Bismarck area?

I'm thinking places like Grandma Butterwicks or (now closed) Del's in Grand Forks.

Those places even the locals forget even exists.

Krolls Diner was always a staple when I would visit the grandparents in Bismarck when I was a kid (and some now closed diner in the Kirkwood mall from the 80s).

Was the place in Kirkwood the 4B's Cafeteria?  That was a favorite of my aunt when we visited.

https://bismarcktribune.com/b-s-cafeteria/image_fbc00cbe-bf02-5c63-bfa9-ad141886a4b5.html

 

Ohm's Cafe in Mandan hasn't changed much since the 80's

[Frozen4sioux]

Just now, UNDBIZ said:

Little Cottage cafe in Bismarck. 

And probably all the Krolls.

Knolls korprate crap warmed up shouldn’t even be in the same paragraph as Little Cottage.

[UNDBIZ]

Just now, Frozen4sioux said:

Knolls korprate crap warmed up shouldn’t even be in the same paragraph as Little Cottage.

That's why it's on a separate line 

[Cratter]

I was always under the impression Krolls was a national corporation (Google taught me otherwise)...isnt there a copy cat right middowntown St. Paul?

 

[UNDBIZ]

1 minute ago, Cratter said:

I was always under the impression Krolls was a national corporation....isnt there a copy cat right middowntown St. Paul?

 

Mickey's Diner? 

[Cratter]

9 minutes ago, HawksHoops said:

Was the place in Kirkwood the 4B's Cafeteria?  That was a favorite of my aunt when we visited.

https://bismarcktribune.com/b-s-cafeteria/image_fbc00cbe-bf02-5c63-bfa9-ad141886a4b5.html

Probably was it.

Sadly cant I had remember the name.

....it had the Dels (Grand Forks) like feel.

[Cratter]

1 minute ago, UNDBIZ said:

Mickey's Diner? 

That's it. 

You try it?

[UNDBIZ]

Just now, Cratter said:

That's it. 

You try it?

I had it during a Final Five probably a decade ago. Good from what I remember. Kind of place where the old waitresses will banter and treat you like you're not a customer. 

[UNDBIZ]

Mickey's is also where Charlie's mom worked in Mighty Ducks, for what that's worth 

[Cratter]

4 minutes ago, UNDBIZ said:

 Kind of place where the old waitresses will banter and treat you like you're not a customer. 

Now I'm having Dicks Last Resort flashbacks! 

[UNDBIZ]

1 minute ago, Cratter said:

Now I'm having Dicks Last Resort flashbacks! 

Except more of a grumpy, small town, elderly cafe waitress vibe. But also nice. Haha

[Oxbow6]

9 hours ago, Cratter said:

That's it. 

You try it?

Been there a few times...... breakfast lunch dinner. Always good food in a really cool atmosphere.

[Oxbow6]

Is GF ready for a Popeyes.....minus the stabbings, gun fire and employee assaults on customers of course.

The one in Fargo has good food, decent customer service and is pretty well run but I'm still partial to Chick-fil-A as it is still a couple notches above in all categories.

[Kab]

Tried slim chicken, nothing special, chicken is bland

[NoiseInsideMyHead]

FUN FACT: If you search for Slim Chickens locations on their website by distance from Grand Forks, Minot is sandwiched between two locations in London.

Only 5700 miles! Clearly, they’ve made that drive as much as I have.

[Blackheart]

1 hour ago, Oxbow6 said:

Is GF ready for a Popeyes.....minus the stabbings, gun fire and employee assaults on customers of course.

Why would you take away all the ambience?

[Melvin]

On 8/17/2015 at 11:06 AM, Oxbow6 said:

Was in Missouri last week. McAlisters is terrific.

Jason's and McAlisters is fabulous. 

[Oxbow6]

1 hour ago, Melvin said:

Jason's and McAlisters is fabulous. 

If you're a a southern sweet tea fan McAllister's is like liquid crack!

[Frozen4sioux]

On 11/10/2019 at 8:32 AM, Oxbow6 said:

Is GF ready for a Popeyes.....minus the stabbings, gun fire and employee assaults on customers of course.

The one in Fargo has good food, decent customer service and is pretty well run but I'm still partial to Chick-fil-A as it is still a couple notches above in all categories.

Id like the option for change of pace, but you are correct a world behind The Chik...

[Frozen4sioux]

On 11/9/2019 at 11:05 PM, UNDBIZ said:

That's why it's on a separate line 

 

[siouxforcefans]

On 11/9/2019 at 11:16 PM, UNDBIZ said:

Mickey's is also where Charlie's mom worked in Mighty Ducks, for what that's worth 

and where Arnold and Sinbad fought in Jingle All the Way, and many others.  Mickey's is not the copycat here, but more of a landmark (of sorts).

Places in Fargo-Moorhead that haven't changed would be tough as Fargo turns over so much that even places like Duffy's Tavern (opened in the late 1960's) probably look a little different.  Though not open as long, Vic's in Moorhead hasn't changed much to my memory. Honorable mention to Mick's Office, though I believe it moved in the last 30 years.  Dilworth still has the real Hi-Ho. 

[Tbone]

1 hour ago, siouxforcefans said:

and where Arnold and Sinbad fought in Jingle All the Way, and many others.  Mickey's is not the copycat here, but more of a landmark (of sorts).

Places in Fargo-Moorhead that haven't changed would be tough as Fargo turns over so much that even places like Duffy's Tavern (opened in the late 1960's) probably look a little different.  Though not open as long, Vic's in Moorhead hasn't changed much to my memory. Honorable mention to Mick's Office, though I believe it moved in the last 30 years.  Dilworth still has the real Hi-Ho. 

Mick’s Office has been in that location for at least thirty years. I spent three days there one night in the late 80’s with their long islands teas. Great blue collar bar with a college mix. Still has cheap draft beer and pounders with dollar 1/4lb burgers on Tuesdays. 

And of course, the Hi Ho is still pretty awesome just not as affordable as it once was.