The 1029 Bar

I love a solid dive bar, and 1029 will never disappoint. The service is quick and to the point. The food is decent bar stuff. Vibes are always on point

1029 is still one of our favorite spots in NE Minneapolis! Their food remains high-quality and the outdoor patio is a great spot to enjoy an afternoon lunch or dinner. We got our usuals, lobster mac & cheese, wings w/ fries and the connecticut style lobster roll. Absolutely delicious!Parking can be dicey (small parking lot or street parking), but we normally always find a spot in their parking lot. 10/10 recommend

I recently visited a dive bar that had a mix of positives and drawbacks. While the servers seemed a bit understaffed, which led to delays in service, I found the atmosphere to be lively and enjoyable. The highlight of the evening was the fun and inviting ambiance that set the tone for a good time.However, there were a couple of disappointments during my visit. The meat raffle, which was advertised to run until 5:30 until gone, actually ended at 6, leaving me a bit puzzled. Additionally, while the food was decent, I felt that the prices were on the higher side for what was offered.In summary, the dive bar offers a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere, perfect for spending time with friends and having a good time. Despite some service hiccups and pricing, the overall experience was pleasant, making it a place worth considering for a casual night out.

It's a dive, obviously. It smells like stale beer and there are flies everywhere. Although the stale beer smell is expected in a dive, the flies were pretty gross and off putting for me. The table was a little sticky and gross too. The bathrooms are absolutely disgusting. They could benefit from some light cleaning!The server was super friendly and our food came out really fast. I got the bacon mac and cheese and it was AMAZING. You cannot go wrong with any of their macs. It's what they're known for!

Just as amazing as smack shack! Can't beat the lobster Mac and wings!Prices have definitely sky rocketed over recent years, we used to come here for a cheaper meal that smack but since our last visit we realized they aren't too much different from one another. Patio is awesome, staff kills it, and the vibes are still divvy.

My cousin brought me here for lunch and I was absolutely blown away by the onion burger. I substituted a clam chowder as the side and it was delicious as well. I'm told the burger specials are always good as well as the lobster menu, but I'm telling you the onion burger was 10/10. Good drink offerings, ok but not great service though I wasn't expecting fine dining service so it's all good. Highly recommend this spot for food.

An institution in Northeast Minneapolis, the 1029 offers a fun combination of dive bar with amazing food. The original home of Smack Shack, they've kept several seafood items on their menu - this is not your regular bar food! Lots of easy street parking are also a plus. Takes cash and cards. Servers are amiable, but a little unfriendly, which is disappointing. Expect to wait a long time for service, especially if you're sitting at the bar.

Went out to 1029 for a friend's birthday and we were lucky enough to get a spot that seated 8! (Most of the seating at 1029 is limited to 4 or less, really.) They had a special burger going on - the Oktober fest burger - which was topped with sauerkraut, mustard, and two scotch eggs. Boy was that burger filling, but also super unique)!Loved the fries.Service was good, and atmosphere is always what you want or expect from a dive. :-)

This place is not much to look at on the inside as it's very dive bar feeling, but their lobster Mac and cheese was the best I have ever had. The interior could use updating but the Mac and cheese definitely makes up for any ambiance imperfections.I really disliked the disposable everything as well...single use cups, utensils, soup bowls etc. Be a bit more green please and invest in reusable items ;)

The lobster roll is to die for. Served cold on milk toast, with cucumber tarragon. Such a tasty treat. I'm a fan of the fries but not the seasoning so I order without. The service is great. The location is fun. The patio is super with large shade over top. Highly recommend. Can't go wrong with any of the food on the menu.