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Thirty Bales, Hopkins, MN

Thirty Bales

4.2
4.2
852 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming

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 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (952) 930-0369
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 852 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

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 is a delightful neighborhood gem in downtown Hopkins, offering "amazing food" and "great service." The ambiance is inviting, perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinners, with indoor and outdoor seating. Guests rave about the beet salad and brunch options. It's a "don't miss" spot for pre-show dining at the Hopkins Performing Arts Center.

852 Reviews
  1. Dianne

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for the first time with our adult daughter and her 3year old after a kids’ play at the theater across the street. It was busy but not packed. Waitress was great, told us it was busy for her and that she would try to give us the best service she could. We appreciated that information from her. The menu selection was good for our preferences. They were out of chicken fingers, but we got a cheeseburger instead for the three year-old All the food was high-quality with good flavors. My husband, especially like the sauce on his hamburger. I appreciated that the noise level was quite reasonable for a restaurant with a bar in the middle of it. The TV is in the bar area were not obnoxiously in our face, which we appreciated. Overall we give it high marks and we would return.

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  2. laura

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Top to bottom this was one of the more poorer experiences I’ve had in awhile. The service was slow, they had to be reminded to bring water and other drinks ordered, the food was poor - undercooked fries, they served raw bacon on the appetizer.

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  3. Cheryl

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great, food was delicious. We had the Bol du Nord, short rib pie, short rib lasagna and gumbo and all were delicious. Dessert was a hit too, the bourbon bread pudding and carrot cake. Great place, we will be back.

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  4. Mahesh

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went in for brunch before a show at the Hopkins Center for the Performing Arts, and we were delighted by the wonderful service, interesting menu and wonderful food, and some nice brunch drinks including a couple of good mocktails. Good value, good food, in a nice spot. We will be back!

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  5. Phillip

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch at Thirty Bales, with great service from Adam!

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  6. Tonia

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall, the experience was fine and the food quite good. The hostess was not welcoming and quite rude, and that being our first experience sort of soured the experience. The waitress was kind, and accommodating. Again, food was great but took quite a while to get out (just over a half hour).

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  7. Kevin

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend to anyone. The service was excellent and the food was excellent. Would definitely go back.

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  8. Karen

    Minneapolis

    29 reviews

    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 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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  9. Dean

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 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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  10. Frances

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 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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FAQs

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

Thirty Bales is rated 4.2 stars by 852 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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
  • Neighborhood
    Hopkins
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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