Surdyk's Flights makes me oh so happy.
I'm a pretty easy traveller. Â I find turbulance exciting, am used to being delayed and don't even mind being seated next to the chatty Cathy on a flight*.
Everytime I fly out of MSP though, I feign pre-flight jitters and convince myself that I need to stop into Surdyk's for a glass of wine before boarding. Â Their wine line is fantastic and their flights are a great deal.
I have loved their food, desserts and snacks and grabbing something here is INFINITELY better than whatever junk your airline has available for you mid-flight.
Your bill is brought to you in a passport case, which is the mose adorable thing EVER. Â The last time I was there they had Earl Grey tea-infused vodka which I have been obsessed with ever since.
Normally I would appreciate their laid-back approach to service, but it's an airport so could we please move things a long a *titch* faster? Â
This place is exceptional all around, though. Â Treat yourself the next time you're in the airport; I will guarantee that it will set you off on the absolute right note.
*Exception being seating in the middle seat. NOTHING is worse.
It doesn't get better than this - a must for any traveler @MSP!
Hands down Surdyk's Flights is the best restaurant/bar I've been do at any airport in the world. Fresh food, fab service, ultra-pleasant atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, snack-time and dinner. Surdyk's is my go-to for a yummy grab-and-go food before I hit a long flight. The skinny baguette with freshly sliced prosciutto hits the spot or the heirloom tomato and mozzarella sandwich is a nice, light meal.
If you got a bit more time, a layover or a dreaded delay, make it more pleasant by enjoying one of the comfy booths with personal TVs. The hot paninis or fresh salads are always made to order. And the bacon-n-eggs panini is to die for during breakfast. Cheese and meat plates make a nice sharing option if you're dining with a companion.
And did I mentioned they've got an outstanding selection of wine? After all, that's what Surdyk's is known for. All menu items have suggested wine parings, but you can also get your vino on enjoying one of the many wine flight options. Don't like wine, don't worry they have cocktails and beer, too!
My only question - when will you be opening more?! How about one in Uptown, please?! :D
Amazing! Â Every time I have to fly and they're open, oh yes, expect me to get my flight snack here. Â It blows all other options out of the water in terms of food, deserts, snacks, wine, and even service. Â Have taste buds that need a jolt after a long flight? Â Surdyk's Flights is that helpful friend.
Review Source:I was having a crappy day. After two flights with kicking children seated behind me and crying babies both in front and behind me, I learned that I had missed the last plane to my final destination. I had been running and stessing (and sweating). Surdyk's was the high point of my day.
I was in such a hurry to order a beer, that I neglected to read the menu closely enough. As a result, I failed to notice that I was ordering a 22 ounce beer! When it came out, I did a double take, then decided it was the right size for my day. It was a locally made, Belgian pale ale. It was tasty!
I ordered the soba noodle salad for $12. It was fresh and amazing, filled with fresh veggies and served with a light tamari-sesame dressing. So good!
I was really impressed and felt that the quality of the food and quaint environment was worth the cost of the meal. I will make a point to stop here whenever I'm at MSP.
Okay, I'll admit--I didn't understand what all the hype was about. Â I mean it's an airport restaurant/bar, right? Â
I GET IT NOW. Â This place is a-mazing and next time I have a flight, I might actually go out of my way and come to the airport two hours earlier than I normally would just to hang out at this place and with the fabulous staff, wine and food!
1- Service and staff here is absolutely awesome! Â So attentive, professional and cool.
2- I split the MINNEAPPLE sandwich (with my mom who was my traveling companion) because we weren't overly hungry. Â SO good! Â They even gave us both a portion of the accompanying side - we chose beets. Â Highly recommend. Â
3- Wine! Â Enough said. Â I had two glasses and felt ready to take on the world (or just my flight).
4- Ambiance. Â THEY PLAY GREAT MUSIC. Â From James Taylor, Dave Matthews to Bob Marley - it was like they could see my favorite playlist. Â I felt that I was hanging out anywhere but an airport!
Totally in love; I will definitely be back on my next trip to the MSP airport.
Doesn't every other airport just seem so shitty compared to the lovely MSP? I know a big part of that is Surdyk's Flights. Â I feel spoiled by this place. The service is lovely, you can grab a quick bite as you run past, or lounge and relax with a ham & cheese brioche when you got through security faster than you expected.
There are obviously a ton of great things about this place, but the must grab is the Rustica cookie + tiny wine combo. It's my favorite plane snack. That tiny wine, with the little cup for a lid, is a bargain compared to buying it on the flight, and it ain't half bad.
+ For all the outlets and little booths with TVs.
I'm never eating anywhere in the airport again!
I business travel quite a bit, and have pretty much tried all the restaurants/shops/fast food in the MSP airport. I love French Meadow for a healthy option when business traveling, but recently discovered Surdyk's Flights. I just wanted a fast, on-the-go, sandwich. I wasn't expecting much, as I'm a foodie and don't love my food in Saran-Wrap.
Boy, was I wrong. I picked up a simple proscuitto/arugula roll, and it was blissful. Delicious. I wish I bought two.
Two thumbs up for on the go food.
What's better than a flight before a flight? Â With 3 hours before my flight, I went with their South American Flight of Wine (I was in the mood for Malbec). Â They had a ton of flight options for every wine palette: Bold Whites, Robust Reds, Spanish, Italian, Pinot Noirs, Bordeaux, and "Tiny Bubbles". Â My only mistake was I went with their Ultimate Cheese Panini and I should have gone with a meat and cheese plate (just look at the pics - I almost ordered one half way into my panini). Â Great food, awesome service, there were electric chargers next to most tables, and did I mention that wine flights are priced between $10-$24?
Review Source:Kombucha!
Fruit salads!
Delicious brioche!
Wine in a split-sized bottle with a plastic wine "glass" for plane drinking!
Cheese plates!
Le sigh. Why can't we have this type of place at DIA?
I would almost be willing to have a layover in this airport *just* to be able to eat at Surdyk's. It's that awesome.
Holy moly! Finally a sandwich that I can buy at the airport and be ecstatic about. My fresh Italian sandwich on a baguette was a festival of flavors! It had fresh mozzarella, sopressata salami, roasted red peppers, onions, spinach, arugula, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice! Everything married well together! The concoction was ingenious, and I would hope other sandwiches sold at the airports would follow. I've had many stop overs in Minneapolis, and I can't believe I overlooked this delightful establishment. Thank u Surdkys flights!
Review Source:What a great place to spend a 4 hour layover! Â I arrived in Minneapolis in the morning and my next flight wasn't until the afternoon. Â Surdyk's has a great wine selection and I ended up buying a bottle to take with me (way too early in the morning to drink any).
They have a decent gluten free menu - I ended up having their meat and cheese plate with rice crackers to snack on for lunch before I caught my next flight. Â I'll definitely be back next time I'm passing through!
I stopped in to buy lunch for my foodless domestic flight, not knowing what a treat I was in for. Although pricey, my ficelle sandwich (super slim baguette with ham and butter) was amazing! I also bought a salad with chicken which was okay -- nothing special but a way better option than the food they were selling in coach.
I would definitely try and get to the airport earlier so I can have a meal here. It looks like prosciutto heaven!
When my wife and I have some extra time at the airport, this is the place we sometimes try to hit up before heading over to our gate. Â We've been here a couple times now, and each time we got ourselves the salumi plate as a nice pre-flight snack.
It is the perfect way to eat before a flight. Â Not too heavy but still substantial enough to be called a meal. Â Definitely better than much of the other fast food type stuff in the food courts. Â I admit, sometimes I go straight for the fast food when I am in a hurry. Â But on those days when that option just doesn't seem like a good idea, Surdyk's Flights is a great high quality airport dining option.
Last stop on our whirlwind trip to the Twin Cities. Â What a completely civilized and delicious little restaurant serving up wine flights and European-style eats such as charcuterie plates, panini and the like. Â Great wine selection and some really nice cocktails on offer. Â Burned up a good hour here without breaking a sweat. Â No nicer way to spend a layover or pre-flight wait than this place. Â On a side note: NICE AIRPORT. Â Seemingly lots to choose from, and a number of quality choices in dining. Â This place, though, is right up our alley and it didn't disappoint. Â I would eat and drink here again *without hesitation* if I find myself on layover in MSP. Â Couldn't be happier with the experience!
Review Source:This place was buzzing like a bee hive when we arrived to buy a gift bottle of special wine and also get something to eat before climbing into the long metal, narrow tube with wings. Â
The wine selection was easy enough since we knew exactly what bottle of wine we wanted and we found it right away. Â However, with the noise level and the busy-ness inside, ordering at the counter felt frenzied. Â But we were assured they got our order and said they would bring it to us. Â Outside in their "mall" seating area, we found an open space and got ourselves situated. Â A short time later, our glasses of wine arrived, and then our baguette with prosciutto and arugula. Â The wine and shared sandwich were delicious. Â And the seating in the mall area was great for people watching and chatting to our table neighbors. Â I find that traveling usually brings me out of myself to boldly reach out and meet new faces.
Surdyk's flights wins for best airport food. (OK, ties with La Grande Orange in Phoenix Sky Harbor, which is also fantastic.)
It's very reasonably priced, uses quality ingredients, and delicious. I usually cushion in some extra time before my flight so I can fit in a Surdyk's stop and if I'm arriving from a flight, I'll grab a sandwich to take home with me.
I've had the Mineapple panini with beet salad from the fresh made menu. The peach sandwich and the chicken banh mi from the grab and go case. All had great balance of flavors and were filling, but light enough to not make you feel gross. Good bread too.
If you're in terminal 1, definitely come here. I'm excited terminal 2 will get getting a Surdyk's Flights soon! I wish there were more...come to my neighborhood!
I don't think there's anything left to say, but I'll give it a go. Â
I had about an hour to kill and decided to do that at one of the bar seats. Â I sat on the left side of the bar, where there is no large glass case, making it easy to watch the bartenders and chefs do their thing. Â I ordered a bloody mary- made with jalapeno infused vodka. Â Delicious! Â Excellent toppings!! I love a good bloody. Â
I wasn't in a rush, so I took my time and ordered the chevre plate after a bit of time. Â The server was great and not at all pushy with my slowness. Â And the chevre. Â Oh man. Â I'm a sucker for delicious spreadable cheese, and even more of a fan of roasted garlic. Â Smear that on a freshly oiled and toasted piece of bread? Heaven. Â
Good thing I'm flying again soon!
Such a great go-to for longer layovers. Â Really good food, coffee, and breakfast! Â Love the layout too...you can usually find a table in the media section if the hallway is large enough.
I had the prosciutto salad and eggs benedict...it was all very delicious! Â Good coffee, and wine even if that's what you're looking for. Â I'll definitely come back if I see this in an airport.
I typically eat before heading to the airport since the options tend to be limited unless you're a fan of Mickey D's or Panda Express. *shudder* Â However, every so often I discover a restaurant that would taste good even outside of an airport. Such was the case with Surdky's during my last visit to Minneapolis.
I made myself at home with my laptop at their bar and ordered the homemade pretzels to start. I had my choice of dip and opted for the mustard sauce over the beet horseradish cream cheese. The pretzel was quite good and definitely worth stopping here for a pretzel snack even if you don't happen to be flying during a typical meal time. Â I was there during dinner time so I followed my pretzel up with a soba noodle salad. It was good, although perhaps a bit too mushroomy for me since the baby in my stomach isn't the biggest fan of them right now.
I left full and even hopeful that I'd soon have another work trip that would take me back to the Minneapolis Airport. Â Now that's how you know you enjoyed a good meal.
There are so many great places to eat in this airport. This one definitely ranks amongst the highest for me. They have many organic options and gluten-free options as well. The service is always quick and friendly, and the food always tastes fresh and delicious. I highly recommend the soba noodles. They are kind of amazing.
This place also offers quick on-the-go items and bottles of wine. I have not taken advantage of either of those, but if they are anything like the food being served up off the menu, they are going to be good.
As I've mentioned in my prior review, this place is winning in every way.
I'm usually running late so my go-to is a skinny baguette sandwich with prosciutto (easily eaten on the plane without embarrassing myself with a mess), so it's a serious treat for me when I'm able to make it early enough for lunch. And one time I made it for breakfast AND lunch... it made my delayed flight that much more tolerable.
The menu is fresh and sophisticated, with wine pairings listed for each item (I love this!). Sandwiches, salads, cheese plates... there's no going wrong here. Also, mornings. I recommend the prosciutto, spinach, poached egg thing with salsa. There is SO much meat on it and it's so delicious.
I sat in a back booth once and the atmosphere almost made me feel like I had left the airport, aside from the kitschy server outfits and passport covers that they use to deliver the bill. Another plus? They had a cooking show on the personal booth TVs.
I had been begging them (like, literally sent a message on Twitter about it) to open another location outside the airport so I could go more often. They didn't listen to me, but they are opening a second location in the food desert that is Terminal 2. It might not be in my neighborhood, but I'm sure happy about it since that's my usual point of departure!
Hands down the best food option in the MSP airport. Bummed that I've been booking early morning flights for the past 6 years because I've truly been missing out!
I sat at the bar & ordered a salad with the wine pairing, which was a Riesling. Both were awesome and pretty reasonably priced, to the point where I ordered an additional glass of wine. With that glass, I needed bread. So I got some delicious bread to soak up the wine prior to getting on my flight.
Very nice bartenders & a great atmosphere to meet people - in the 2 hours I sat at the bar I met a lady from London & another lady who knows my new home of Arizona like the back of her hand.
Belly up to the bar & be prepared for excellent food and drink!
Face it, airports suck. Airport food usually sucks worse, because you pay too much for very lousy offerings. So an opportunity to sit in a cute little relaxing wine bar, sample from fabulous flights of wine (great beer list also) and have some top notch snacks prepared in front of you is simply AWESOME. I would have been on the 4 or 5 star hump if this were a stand alone joint - but I got tremendous service as well. Did I mention it was in the AIRPORT? 5 stars, baby!
Also, I did pick up a bottle of wine to go and didn't feel that it was grossly marked up from that of any other wine store, as is the practice so much for the 'captive audience market' of airports. Wish these guys were in all the airports I travel to.
I don't like to give out five stars to places for many reasons, but since this place is in an airport and it STILL serves great food, I had no choice!
They have an excellent wine selection by the bottle and by the glass. Â They also have a nice selection of beers. Â In addition, the food is fresh, delicious, and REAL! Â There is no standard pre-packaged airport food here. Â If you have at least an hour in between flights, then you can stop here, even if you have to take it to go. Â If you have an hour, you can reach this place from anywhere in the airport and trust me - it is worth it. Â I often fly through MSP JUST so I can stop here for a glass of Vino Verdhe and a salad for my next flight, as opposed to SLC or some other Delta hub. Â This is in the main mall of the aiport, so it is centrally located. Â It is on the C & D concourse side of the mall, in case you aren't familiar with the airport. Â
I love to get the smoked salmon salad. Â It is not too big, but has just enough protein and greens to give you a nice meal for the next few hours. Â
I have had a few sandwiches here and I have never been disappointed. Â My husband came through here with me one time and he had the grilled cheese. Â It was FABULOUS! Â If you are not a wine drinker and want to try a nice pairing, you can ask them to recommend somehting new, or just follow their recommendations on the menu.
They also make their own bakery items and they are all excellent as well. Â If you are feeling like something a little more comforting, try one of their pretzels. Â They are great with a nice mustard sauce. Â
I hope to check in there shortly! Â Enjoy!!
Found this with help from Yelp, and glad I did. Â I can only rate the brief visit I had, but it seemed good and I'll go back next time I'm at MSP.
The name is an amusing play on aviation and tasting alcohol, and seemed almost too cutesy, but the place is a solid little restaurant and wine bar. Â I just had a banh mi from their cold case and a bottle of pop since I was in a hurry. Â The menu looked promising. Â The wine list is big, and the beer list is short but interesting. Â Odd seeing Miller Lite described alongside better beers...
As usual, prices are high at airports. Â $9 for, essentially, a sub. Â But the bread and ingredients were good, and if the other options are $7 for a fast-food sub or something nearby, I'll pay a couple bucks more for something tasty.
It's a pretty small place, with tiny booths that had a TV in the wall; there are more tables out in the corridor. Â Service was professional and friendly.
You can't help but feel fancy catching a bite to eat before a flight at Surdyk's. Â The wines are incredible, and the wait staff makes excellent recommendations. Â The food (prepared in front of you at the counter) all looks incredible. Â If you need a comfy, cozy place (and it is very small) to catch up on your emails or read a book, this is a great escape from the craziness of the airport.
Come hungry! Â I was already full when I arrived, so I could only partake in a glass of white wine and a pretzel with an amazing pink ginger-ish sauce. Â Very good, but I sure wish I could have stuffed myself at Surdyk's. Â Don't make my mistake; get yourself a full meal!
Good option at the airport for food that tastes fresh. Â I love to go to French Meadows on Lyndale but its airport food is not as good. Â
The service is slow, so don't go if you are in a rush. Â I also found it hard to figure out what to order, and ended up getting a gourmet grilled cheese. It was good. Â
If you are used to Surdyk's Cheese Shop and Deli, this is different. It's the best choice in terms of price and freshness of the food. I also like the option of picking up some cheese (for flight) or wine (for when you get there). Â The wine selection is good but the Surdyk's Liquor store in NE Minneapolis has the best selection (of course, more room) and has been written up in the NY Times for its selection and expertise of its staff. Â The airport has some good choices, but don't expect the staff expertiese.
the best of an already fantastic bevy of options for food at the airport. I literally get pissed when they aren't open and I come through on the way outta town. Not because I can't get surdyks any ole time, but reminds me of when you were able to walk to the gate with a loved one to see them off on a long journey, but in this case it isn't your loved one that sits with you until your row is called, it's a fantastic tuna salad. I'm sure there is some comfort in that, right?
Just don't try kissing the salad. That'll get security up in your grill in no time.
Ridiculous - ranking this up there with One Flew South (ATL). Even though the menu is limited here, I have to give it to them. Ordered Organic Spring Greens with roasted beets, local organic chevre, toasted walnuts, red onion, balsamic vinaigrette - better than the salad I had at 112 Eatery in MN the night before.
I didn't try the baked goods or desserts - all of it looked amazing. To the point where you wonder what all the other restaurants in airports are thinking slinging crap.
If you're connecting, run in here and get something to go. For airport food, this is easily 5 stars.
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