Bina's,

1404 Quincy Street Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55413

"First impression - above and beyond my expectations for a dive bar!! I love the ambiance; it feels like a fresh and clean dive bar. Sit at the bar - service is great! Food was also good, but a touch on the salty side for all of the food we ordered. Must have: deviled eggs. Bloody Marys are also good. NA beer options weren't good, but they do have Diet Coke! I don't recommend the Rachel sandwich (not bad but not good)."

"Yelp said a hot new restaurant opened up near me and after seeing vegan sloppy joes with GIARDINIERA on the menu, I had to go. The staff checked and said the fried pickles are vegan too (skip the ranch). The french fries were unique. Perfect for scooping up condiments, shaped like a chip but thicker. I’m bad at reviews because I forgot to photograph the food but took pictures of the bathroom decor. I love the art, swag lamps, and friendly service. I hope to see more vegan options on the menu in the future."

"Brand new Bina’s coins itself a dive bar…big shoes to fill for a brand new bar in NE Mpls, land of dive bars. But somehow…it does it. The dark lighting that helps you forget what time it might be, the dark wood rafters and wood bar complete with leather cushion around the edges, black leather swivel bar chairs, and a refreshingly trim but thoughtful drink and food menu. Complete with complimentary matchbooks. The deviled eggs are good, the moz sticks are rich and served with tomato soup for dipping, and there are a grand total of 3 beers on tap. Nothing is too expensive and you could easily have a good time with $20 here. Somehow it doesn’t seem new. Somehow, it feels like it’s been here all along and you could even forget you’re in the city for a spell. The kitschy random decor is cute but not trying too hard or overwhelming. The Xmas decorations in the bathroom could’ve come off as fussy but somehow, you end up feeling like you’re at your friends house during the holidays. The parking isn’t the best and the side street is rife with potholes. But it’s a dive…you get what you get!"

"Unique hip old style dive bar… does that make sense? Dark interior with disco balls to light up the atmosphere. Mouth watering burgers sparking your tastebuds, curled crispy fries, deviled eggs with a pickle chip could use a little spice but still good, beer was cold and blackberry bootlegger went down way too fast. Service was attentive and treated us well."

"Best grilled cheese I've ever had in my LIFE. The bread was thick, ultra-soft and tasted like cheesy garlic bread heaven. Mozz sticks w/ tomato soup dipping sauce... so fire. I loved the vintage 50's diner vibe mixed with modern, chic elements- just a really unique space. The bartenders were helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Never seen a bar with Jell-o shots before. QR codes were slick and made for fast ordering. And the bathrooms?!?! Such a fun, unique new addition to NE."