The Pickled Loon — Restaurant in St. Cloud

I have 2 words for this place-Absolute filth. I am racking my brain trying to figure out why or how this place is award winning. The service was good, but we were the only ones in the place. It was opening time when we arrived. Walked past the dog poo up against the building (that should have been a sign to keep walking), got our drinks and food ordered and then went to the restroom. You could see into the kitchen walking out of the bathroom and OMG, couldn't believe the garbage and food all over the floor, the sinks were full of dirty dishes and even the dishwasher itself was filthy. And they just opened!! Which tells me that it never got cleaned the night before, or the night before that or ever! And everything, everywhere I touched was grimy. Even the floor was grimy. Walked past the cleaning closet that had its' door open and that looked like a tornado had gone through and there was food all over the floor in there. Begrudgingly took a bite of my food and that was it. Horrible. I saw signs all over about wanting to re-build St. Clouds downtown. Not gonna happen with businesses like this. This place will and should fail. Unless, of course, they clean up their act. Four of us in a group-over $100 spent and it was inedible. I just can't get...

If you're in downtown St. Cloud, you simply must visit The Pickled Loon, and when you do, make sure to say hi to Mike, one of the amazing owners. Mike exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated small business owner. His hard work and commitment are evident in every aspect of the establishment.

What sets Mike apart is his willingness to roll up his sleeves and work alongside his staff, even taking on the role of bartender. His exceptional interpersonal communication skills shine through as he takes the time to sit down with customers, engaging in meaningful conversations and making everyone feel welcome. This personal touch adds a unique charm to the experience and makes patrons feel like they're part of the family.

Mike's dedication to his craft and his genuine care for his customers are truly commendable. As a small business owner, he understands that success comes from doing all the duties and creating an inviting atmosphere where everyone feels valued.

I wish Mike and The Pickled Loon continued success. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by The Pickled Loon. Say hi to Mike, enjoy the fantastic services, and experience the warmth and hospitality that make this place so special. Cheers to Mike and his...

Hit and miss on some things. The staff are very nice and friendly and the food is actually very good when you get what you want. I have ordered from these guys two times and the first time everything was right and I was very happy with our food. I have pictures here of the Philly cheese steak with no onions and the Cali Burger. My fiance also ordered the Pickled loon with no pickles but was basically handed a plain burger as they forgot the bacon and some other dressings. My Cali Burger, was fantastic. The mixture of the cheese, sauce, and generous avocado slices made it worth ordering. I made time to order it one more time before leaving town.

Personally, I don't like how there is no online ordering. I'm very awkward and don't like having to call a place to place an order. That being said, everyone who I've spoken with has been very polite and understanding of my awkwardness. The estimates for food pickup are not very accurate. I ended up having to wait an additional 25 to 30 minutes for our to go burgers. I was honestly so very excited that I could have a Philly without the onions. I know it's practically sacrilege, but I just don't like them. If you are in St Cloud, and tired of chain restaurants, give the...