Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Minneapolis - St. Paul
  4. Twin Cities / Western Suburbs
  5. Hopkins
Thirty Bales, Hopkins, MN

Thirty Bales

4.4
4.4
837 Reviews
$30 and under
American

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–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 837 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Great for brunch

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Healthy

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Neighborhood gem

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

837 Reviews
  1. Janet

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Roshan

    Minneapolis

    147 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    147 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 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.

    Is this helpful?

  3. David

    Minneapolis

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 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

    Is this helpful?

  4. Andrew

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and a great server. Highly recommended.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Bob

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the beet salad! Excellent choice for a low-key Saturday brunch. Surprised it wasn't busier.

    Is this helpful?

  6. paulblom

    Minneapolis

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Thirty Bales was awesome! Brought 4 more people that have never been and they LOVED it! :) Martha, you're the best!!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, drinks, and service every time! Love this place!

    Is this helpful?

  8. DavidB

    Minneapolis

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice neighborhood restaurant. Attentive but not overbearing service. Thoughtful variations on usual menu items. We were on the Patio and ambience perfect for a summer dinner.

    Is this helpful?

  9. TamiS

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    4 of us sat outside on a beautiful summer evening. The ladies had wine and the men had old fashions. Both were very good. Our service was great. The food was really good. Pork chops, beet salad and pasta dishes; all of it was really good and nice portions. We will definitely be back.

    Is this helpful?

  10. mleblkmr

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We all greatly enjoyed our food. The caliber of food exceeded the price. It is a tidy and pleasant ambiance and great for families as well as dates alike, which is hard to accomplish. There is both indoor and outdoor seating and the bar provided great drink options to compliment the food. We have been several times and plan to return. This location is particularly great for pre or post show at the Hopkins Performing Arts Center! We always go to Thirty Bales when going to shows.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

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

Thirty Bales is rated 4.4 stars by 837 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 7 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
    Tue–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
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo