Ye Old Pickle Factory

A trip to The Pickle should always be on your itinerary when visiting Nisswa. It embodies everything an "up north" experience should be. Plus it has a cool name! Don't be surprised if you walk in and the floor is covered with peanut shells. Take a bowl, eat the peanuts, and throw the shells right on the floor! (Along with your losing pull tabs) While enjoying a cold adult beverage, be sure to try the fried pickles! Can't beat a fried pickle from the pickle. There outdoor patio area is a great spot to enjoy the evening.

Ahh the Dirty Pickle.  At least that's what I like to call it even though the place is not dirty at all and I highly recommend it for a drink.  

The place is usually filled with locals, summer locals and vacationers.  Prices are cheap and  they have pinball. You can also get a Heggie's while you wait, enjoy some of the free popcorn.  

There is even a liquor store attached (could use more microbrews) but totally understand as it is one of the smallest liquor stores in the area.  All that really means is something convenient and something for everyone.  

You can even partake in some paper crack (pull tabs) and support a local non-profit.

Had been looking forward to a fun evening in Nisswa on Black Friday for weeks. Stopped into the Pickle Factory for a couple of drinks.  Left when we couldn't get waited on. I understand it was a busy night but only 2 bartenders on duty who clearly weren't interested in serving anyone but the locals. Had their heads down and wouldn't look up to see who was holding money. Waited on the locals on either side of us but continuously skipped over us.  We finally got a bar-back to get us some drinks.  Bought a home in the area this summer, but guess what Pickle Factory?  We'll never become "locals" at your establishment because we won't waste our time going back.

Lori