2008 Woodie Awards
Nintendo, Atari, and retro couches...oh my!
Chatterbox Pub offers games, good food, and a fun decor, all within two miles of campus
By: Kristin Riegel, Features Editor
Issue date: 3/28/08 Section: Features
When I first stepped into Chatterbox, I couldn't decide if I was stepping into a restaurant or a friend's basement. The main dining room was filled with retro couches, classic gaming systems, and loud but not obnoxious music. As I took my seat in one of the large, black booths that were fit more for a party of six than my party of two, I knew I was at the perfect place for a late afternoon lunch.
Chatterbox Pub, located on Cleveland Avenue behind Blockbuster offers more than just a meal, it offers an atmosphere that makes you want to stay long after you've devoured food from their delicious menu of gourmet sandwiches, pizza and burgers.
Voted the "Best Neighborhood Bar, Minneapolis" from 2003 to 2006 in City Pages' Reader's Choice Awards, the St. Paul location offers the same energy and entertainment as the Minneapolis location, but conveniently closer to campus.
The restaurant's décor of colored walls, random pieces of art and fun lamps add to its relaxed mood, bringing the eccentric and classic together under one roof.
After being seated, my dining partner and I decided to take advantage of the full line of classic board games Chatterbox offers free of charge to their customers. After a quick go at "Operation," our server, who was dressed more like a hipster heading to a concert than someone working in the food industry, took our order.
While waiting for our order to arrive, we continued with the board game theme, opting this time for checkers. Other patrons choose to take advantage of the Sega Genesis, Nintendo and Atari systems by renting games such as Super Mario Bros and Frogger for one to two dollars per game.
If board games and gaming systems aren't enough, five widescreen televisions fill the bar and restaurant, broadcasting sports games and more.
Besides the provided entertainment, this restaurant offers a great place to people watch. Biker guys with sequined ball caps, families out for a lunch with their kids, and people wearing clothing that makes you want to do a double-take all inhabit this local bar.
Chatterbox Pub, located on Cleveland Avenue behind Blockbuster offers more than just a meal, it offers an atmosphere that makes you want to stay long after you've devoured food from their delicious menu of gourmet sandwiches, pizza and burgers.
Voted the "Best Neighborhood Bar, Minneapolis" from 2003 to 2006 in City Pages' Reader's Choice Awards, the St. Paul location offers the same energy and entertainment as the Minneapolis location, but conveniently closer to campus.
The restaurant's décor of colored walls, random pieces of art and fun lamps add to its relaxed mood, bringing the eccentric and classic together under one roof.
After being seated, my dining partner and I decided to take advantage of the full line of classic board games Chatterbox offers free of charge to their customers. After a quick go at "Operation," our server, who was dressed more like a hipster heading to a concert than someone working in the food industry, took our order.
While waiting for our order to arrive, we continued with the board game theme, opting this time for checkers. Other patrons choose to take advantage of the Sega Genesis, Nintendo and Atari systems by renting games such as Super Mario Bros and Frogger for one to two dollars per game.
If board games and gaming systems aren't enough, five widescreen televisions fill the bar and restaurant, broadcasting sports games and more.
Besides the provided entertainment, this restaurant offers a great place to people watch. Biker guys with sequined ball caps, families out for a lunch with their kids, and people wearing clothing that makes you want to do a double-take all inhabit this local bar.
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