Debra Hofland
Excellent! We had the House Pizza, lotsa meat and cheese and that cracker thin crust really hit the spot! Really nice Irish vibe in the pub, charming bare brick walls, rich paint colors, booths with old church pews. The bar is center stage and the back bar is really attractive and well-stocked! Jukebox adds nostalgic ambiance; Brian the owner gave me a buck, and I played 10 great golden oldies songs! Wait staff is polite & prompt and the cook actually takes pride in his work and apologized for messing up the edge of the crust and made us an extra (small) pizza to make up for it! Reminds me of Cheers in Boston — only better! Well done Mr. O’Neill!! We’ll be back for sure!
Added on 5/24/24: try the flourless chocolate tort, wowzah, so good. Rich n creamy like cheesecake and rich chocolate flavor. It’s a small piece but SO RICH, we shared it and that was “just right”.
Folks in the booth next to us ordered the Whiskey Cake and muhwah! That looked good, too, especially the whiskey laced cream on the side, but we decided for chocolate.
A friend had told us to “try the margarita” so we did; holy macaroni, Batman, that was excellent with the pizza. Between the onion rings as apps (BIG n thick with a lovely crunchy finish), the house pizza (again this time!–it’s so good!!), the marg, the cake, we were happy and full!
Brought a deck of cards and played rummy
… moreMark Thein
To survive in a small town, you must appeal outside of your general area. O’Neills does that by arguably offering the best pizza in SE MN. They pair that with super friendly service and a quaint atmosphere. Definitely worth the drive!
… morePhilip Ward
Small town pub offering cracker thin crust and a lighter side of sauce. Our Fab Five came with sausage, mushrooms, Canadian bacon, double cheese and we exchanged the spicy Greek peppers with regular green peppers. The lighter sauce, a bit different, did allowed you taste and enjoy the toppings more. The interior is a narrow seating area offering booths on one side and some tables down the middle. The place was clean and nicely decorated with “the luck of the Irish.” Staff were extremely friendly and food came within a reasonable time. One drawback is they do not accept credit or debit cards, so bring cash or the checkbook. Understandably being a small business, fees do add up and eat away at their profits.
… moreKayla Perry
The atmosphere was friendly and inviting right away. Our server stopped to chat and made sure we were taken care of. All our food was delicious and came to the table pretty quickly. The rootbeer was especially good, it had more of a vanilla flavor to it which I’m sure goes well with their rootbeer floats. The whoopee cake was recommended to us and was delicious without leaving a heavy feeling that some chocolate deserts can bring. Everything was clean, and we left happy.
… moreEdward Todd
I love this place! The pizza is excellent and unique, particularly the crust which is (I think called a cracker-style crust). The service is attentive and excellent. It’s a nice drive to Elgin (for us) so a chance to get away to a small town. The onion rings are also excellent. I was glad to learn they have frozen pizzas we can purchase, so we did. It’s not a fancy place, which is fine with me. Looking forward to the next time!
… moreTracy Lermon
We used to go here when it was at Crossroads in Rochester. We loved their pizza and have missed it since they closed. Just recently learned they moved their pizza place to Elgin. We have been there a couple of times since April and will continue to go back. It tells you something when we drive 30 minutes from home, passing multiple pizza places on the way because it’s their pizza we want. I love that they shred their Canadian bacon. The owner is super friendly and funny. We were there tonight for our anniversary. Once they found that out they gifted us each a glass of champagne. We will definitely return.
… moreNo Big Shake
I just love this place. I have only tried the pizza every time I have been there, because it is so good. Side salads before the pizza have been good too. The owners are great, the staff are super friendly, it’s a very welcoming spot and worth the drive from Rochester. Always take a homemade dessert home as they are delish, too!!
… moreAdam Hayden
Super good pizza, smells and taste amazing! I got large pep, onion green pepper and garlic and it was amazing! My wife really like her pizza too and the fried meatballs! We will be back for sure!!
… moreWendy Eckert
Best little man pa restaurant in the area. The pizza was awesome. The hamburger was delicious. The atmosphere was happy and joyful. The music was festive and fun. Definitely will be returning. Please check out.
… moreJohn and Jody Vossen
Missed this place when they left Rochester. Mad that we waited so long to drive to Elgin. It was just as we remembered….DELICIOUS. The staff are just as amazing as we remembered also. You feel like you’ve been a part of their lives for years the way they all treat you.
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