Chips Clubhouse

My sister pointed out Chip's one cold, snowy afternoon when we were driving by on our way to a local gift shop to pick up a birthday card for our mom. She said, "see that green and white awning?" "Yep." "You'd never know it, but that's one of the coolest places in St. Paul, great drinks and great food."We stopped in for a cocktail, having already made reservations at another local restaurant. Sure enough, her description was apt. It's a swanky little hole-in-the-wall that you would never suspect even if you were walking by on the sidewalk. The place just vanishes from the outside. We sat at the bar and were immediately greeted by the bartender. After perusing the menu, I asked for a recommendation. I prefer tart over sweet every time and asked about a drink on the menu called the "Zombie Walk". She said, "Wanna try it?", then proceeded to mix a taster. What!?Never, ever, in my lifetime of indulding in alcoholic beverages have I ever seen, nor been offered, a "taster" of a mixed drink, even in the poshest of posh cocktail bars. I was flabbergasted and told her as much. She laughed, feigned surprise, then said, "well, we like to take care of people here and if it leads to a new customer, it's worth the extra effort." I'm paraphrasing, of course, but that's the gist. The Zombie Walk was absolutely delicious and I ordered a glass ... And get this, it tasted identical to the taster!? What! [my best Minion expression] How's that for mixology! For artistry! Yeah, I'll be going back and, next time, I'll be stuffing their famous smashburger into my facehole.

Service was a little slow. They looked a little short staffed.However the food was excellent. The chicken sandwich is definitely more of a slow burn that builds up. It was juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside.I liked the soft mood lightning of this place but may be too dark for others.There's some street parking out front.

That was a really good smashburger! The bun was great: both buttery and pillowy. The topics (pickles and their own burger sauce) were few and fantastic. The burger was seasoned and fully smashed. If you love the smashed and stretched edges, this had loads hanging outside the bun. In fact, on the second half, I trimmed the excess and added it like a second patty. I may actually get a second patty next time but i wouldn't add the bacon because that would dramatically change one of the best burgers in the Twin Cities. The fries were well made but the garlic mayo was mid (they say "aioli" but it's a flavored mayo). The atmosphere was laid back, the clientele seemed like comfortable regulars, and the staff was very nice. It had plenty of space but if you're like me and prefer to avoid a semblance of a crowd then go for lunch. There was minimal street parking and no lot but I was able to quickly find a close space.I highly recommend this little St. Paul spot. I'll have to bring friends on my next visit to see if there's more good food on the menu. Yes, there will be a next timeThis is

I really like the vibe of this place, super dark and moody with eclectic wall decorations everywhere. I got the smash burger and it was excellent. I'd never had a smash burger that was hanging out of the sides so much like wow. The drinks are super yummy and I definitely recommend this place for drinks with friends.

Go for the cocktails and attentive bar staff, stay for the smashburger! I was there on a quiet afternoon, so the place was chill and well-appointed.

Ordered the Famous Chip's Cheeseburger. It comes with fries. They were both really good.

Chips clubhouse has a new chef and they've added some awesome items to the menu. I really enjoyed their momos and their burger is still one of the best in the cities. The service is always top-notch and they have good pricing as well!

Finally made it to try this iconic burger! Great meat skirt made a single enough for me since it came with fries. The fries were those battered ones that I really love. I got the bacon on mine. At $6 I'd probably skip the bacon next time. But it was solid and not overdone. The meat skirt on this burger is legendary and was ad advertised. The bun held up to it pretty well. It was nice and juicy and flavorful. Definitely a good place to

Wow. Wow. Wow. I cannot say enough good things about Chip's Clubhouse - aside from the awful lighting. Which in fact kind of gives the place its own special feel. The service was top tier. Extremely friendly, fast, and fun. And the place was packed so kudos to them for handling the crowd while maintaining a great attitude. Our service was excellent and every time an employee walked by our table they asked how we were doing. This place has a 21% service fee that many complain about but they earn every last penny of it. I would have tipped that anyway. We started with the fried pickles. Best I've ever had. Lightly battered and flaky with a delicious dill ranch sauce. Absolutely incredible. Next came the Cheese Burger. I ordered double and this thing was a beast. Smashed and seared to pure perfection. The bun was soft and fresh and delicious. This is legitimately one of the best burgers I have ever had. Period. I highly, highly recommend visiting Chip's Clubhouse. Follow me on IGdanny_runsforbeer

This place is nicely tucked away, so it doesn't get overly busy, but they do offer reservations still if you need them, so that's always a plus.The food was pretty good, although the menu is limited. My favorite dish was the wings even though the burger is the star of the menu. Even though the menu is limited, they do a great job with all the eats they offer.On the other hand, the drink menu was extensive and unique, and I really enjoyed the variety of "classy" cocktails.All of that pairs very nicely with the "upstate NYC/hipster" vibes of the restaurant. I've been here twice, and the service was a little bit on the slower side, so I am taking a way a star for that. Other than that, this is a cute place to have drinks and a light meal. First date or relaxing happy hour vibes are met here!