The Cherry Pit

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  Great burgers and salads - huge portions of fries.  Been here a couple times since March of 2013, which makes me think it has changed hands, but maybe should change names! The bad reviews seem  fairly old.  Much better inside and out than anything named "pit".   Have been in for lunch, happy hour but not late night so cant speak to that.  Nice patio area, much better food than little oven across the street.

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  Posted on 06.26.13 M L.

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  I decided after living in the area for almost 3 years that i should stop in and check this place out. I went on a Thursday night with a friend of mine. I do have to say that this place has terrible service. We waited almost 30 mins. before being asked if we wanted drinks. Then waited another hour for food. It wasn't busy at all. There were also three bartenders working. I will not be returning anytime soon.

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  Posted on 05.15.13 Amy L.

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  We went here because we had a groupon. It was alright. The later it got the more people came in. Then came the Karaoke which made it more fun, pull tabs. They have really good burgers and chicken wings. Ice cold beer. I would definitely come back.

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  Posted on 03.28.13 Deborah T.

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  I absolutely can't stand this place.
  The food blows, the drinks are sub-par, the service is "meh" at best and the patrons? Complete drunken jackasses.
  I'm not sure what it takes to get kicked out at this place but it must take quite a bit.
  Arguments and physical altercations seem to be commonplace.
  
  I don't know. Maybe this just isn't my bag of chips. Maybe I'm too old (and far too uninterested) to deal with slovenly, dumpy, drunken assholes raising up their shirts and calling one another out. Maybe this place just completely blows.
  I'm going to say it's the last one.

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  Posted on 02.24.13 Sam W.

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  I've rarely been here at night, so this review is based off summer afternoons on the patio--which is ok. Nice quality outdoor furniture, with fire pit and heaters for when it gets a little chilly. Usually, the patio is the smoker's haven, there isn't a dedicated, outdoor bar, and it's on the corner of Minnehaha and White Bear, so there's a lot of noise. But it's still a nice alternative to sitting inside, which seems...shall we say...dodgy.

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  Posted on 08.16.12 Meghan H.

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  I went here for a pre-game Sunday and was pleasantly surprised.  We were the first and only couple in the bar, but found the bartender excellent.  The bloody mary's were great, garnished with an olive, pickle, and celery spear; also well crafted.  
  
  We had great conversation with the bartender and some of the other patrons, as they made their way in.  I am not sure about the other negative reviews listed, perhaps that sort of thing happens late at night on the weekends?
  
  Anyways, kudos to the bartender (Chris) and the establishment.  It is more of a dive like bar, but fits right in as an establishment in East Saint Paul.  
  
  The food... We had the buffalo wings which were pretty good at $6.50 per 12.  We also tried the cheese curds, which I would recommend passing on.  They resembled the"Culver's style" and not freshly battered.  Feel free to try one of their burgers.  We had a regular one with cheese and pickles.  I thought it was one of the better burgers I have had at a bar, perfectly grilled patty and a nice toasty bun.
  
  All in all, fantastic neighborhood bar!  The only downside I saw was the restrooms.  I guess you can't expect pure perfection in a neighborhood bar though.  We will return!

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  Posted on 01.23.11 Carey G.

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  This place is a high school reunion every day for Harding Alum's.  I always run into at least 3 people I graduated with every time I come here.  
  
  I don't come much anymore because both of my brothers and my dad have life bans from the place, I'd hate to make 4 for 4.  If you come here on a Friday or Saturday night, you will see a fight.  There have also been shootings, R.I.P. Blaine.

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  Posted on 02.09.09 Dan S.

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  My last experience at the Cherry Pit:
  
  I get up to go to the washroom.
  
  Bouncer stands in my way at the end of the hall to the washroom.  He says, "you don't want to go back there."
  
  I say, "well, I just need to use the restroom."
  
  I see a man fly out of the restroom and land on his back.  
  
  I say, "you're right, I don't want to go back there."  I grab my friend and leave the establishment.
  
  In short, the place is not classy, but it does have it's moments.  Drinks are cheap and karaoke is fun.  If you aren't a regular, don't expected to be treated like one, but you can make new friends if you aren't shy.  Late night bar food is pretty decent.  For a rough and tumble individual, this place can be a good time.

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  Posted on 01.11.09 Alec G.

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