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Thirty Bales, Hopkins, MN

Thirty Bales

4.1
4.1
844 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Healthy

Thirty Bales is a celebration of everything Midwestern cuisine has to offer. We're an upbeat neighborhood restaurant bringing together bright personalities, bold recipes, clean ingredients and craft spirits and playing with the flavors that make the Midwest a place unlike any other.

If you're curious about our name, it comes from the legend of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. As the story goes, Babe had an appetite as big as Bunyan himself and is rumored to have eaten 30 bales of hay a day.

Like our restaurant's big blue spirit animal, we're a pack of people that lives to eat and drink. We're endlessly in love with the Midwest and its connection to seasonal ingredients grown close to home. It's what inspires our menu and our team. And it's what inspires us as we tell our own story with the flavors and spirits of the Midwest.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–21:30 Sat 10:00–21:30 Sun 10:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (952) 930-0369
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Hopkins
  • Cross Street
    11th Avenue South and Mainstreet, Hopkins
  • Parking details
    Parking in free Public Ramp across the street.
  • Public transit
    Bus routes 12, 612, 664, 670 stop at the corner of 11th Ave S and Mainstreet, directly in front of Thirty Bales.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 844 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Thirty Bales delights with a "wonderful ambience" and "spectacular service," making it a "true local gem." Guests rave about its creative menu, from the "awesome Brussels Sprout appetizer" to "delicious flavors" and "strong tasty cocktails." Ideal for families, dates, or happy hour, it's a must-visit in Hopkins.

844 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Minneapolis

    29 reviews

    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We dont eat out often. I’d eaten here before with friends and was excited to bring my husband as I’d really enjoyed. However, maybe it was because it was a Tuesday night in Nov but it wasn’t as good as remembered. My short rib lasagna had terrific flavor but was dry and was as if leftover from the weekend and reheated and not really hot enough. The wedge salad was very good and huge (even split in 2) his pot pie was predominantly carrots so too sweet. Plus when did they go to paper napkins? And, considering what we spent and with multiple courses I do expect bread on the table, crackers with the salad? A piece of garlic bread with lasagna? Good but not great. No wonder we dont eat out much as we can cook better and cheaper at home. No real complaints just no real kudos either. Thank goodness it is not a chain!

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  2. Dean

    Minneapolis

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My wife had the salmon and I had the chicken piccata. Both were over done and dry.

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  3. Frances

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was okay and nicely presented. It was very overpriced and we will not return.

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  4. Luke

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I have heard amazing things about short rib pot pie only to be told we are out of that… next best I heard was short rib lasagna. It was bland. Needed a lot of salt. And nothing to go with the entree. Total bill with two drinks $150. Sorry. Not coming back. Not worth my back-breaking money.

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  5. Kathi

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We eat here often and like the atmosphere and food. I love the beet salad. New desserts would be a nice change. The wait staff are very pleasant.

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  6. suej

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Thirty Bales!

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  7. Denise

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Wonderful place for a special occasion

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  8. Janet

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sam was an excellent server and was full of history and tidbits about Thirty Bales and Hopkins, very fun to hear his excitement about the food and philosophy of Thirty Bales. His shift was over before we were done eating so Noah took over and he was excellent as well! Loved hearing about his family! The food of course was excellent - 4 of us had 3 different items and all were very good! So hard to choose from the menu because everything looks good. I've been there at least 3 times before this so I was familiar with how good everything is!

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  9. Roshan

    Minneapolis

    152 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    152 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved being able to make a Sunday brunch reservation easily on OpenTable. No issues in seating, and when we asked to be near a television for the start of the Vikings' game, no issue. Martha our server was fun, friendly, knowledgeable of the menu, and kind to our five- year old. The menu choices for all were great, and our son loved his pancakes and chocolate milk. The Farmer's Breakfast was massive and tasty. And the boozy French toast was filling and perfectly prepared. Thank you.

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  10. David

    Minneapolis

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good neighborhood restaurant, attentive and knowledgeable service above average food locally sourced

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FAQs

Thirty Bales offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (952) 930-0369.

Thirty Bales is rated 4.1 stars by 844 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Thirty Bales

1106 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    11th Avenue South and Mainstreet, Hopkins
  • Area
    Hopkins
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–21:30 Sat 10:00–21:30 Sun 10:00–20:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking in free Public Ramp across the street.
  • Public transit
    Bus routes 12, 612, 664, 670 stop at the corner of 11th Ave S and Mainstreet, directly in front of Thirty Bales.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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