Loon Cafe
Restaurant information
Established1982
Owner(s)Tim Mahoney
Previous owner(s)Michael Andrews
Street address500 1st Avenue North
CityMinneapolis
CountyHennepin
StateMinnesota
Postal/ZIP Code55403
CountryUnited States
Websitelooncafe.com

The Loon Cafe is a restaurant based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

History

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Twin Cities restaurateur Michael Andrews opened the Loon Cafe in 1982. Known for its chili[1] and a vodka-and-soda based drink called Grape Ape,[2] it became popular with professional athletes such as Kirby Puckett and Kevin Love.[3]

The restaurant began serving its black bean chili and pecos river red chili at nearby Target Field when the stadium opened in 2010.[4][5] It started serving its beef chili there in 2016.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Moore, Janet (August 29, 2014). "Obituary: Michael Andrews, colorful restaurateur behind Loon Cafe, J.D. Hoyt's, dies at 72". Star Tribune. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  2. ^ Halter, Nick (April 5, 2016). "Target Field adds Pizza Luce, grape apes and new center field to the menu". Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  3. ^ Jones, Gordy (April 17, 2015). "How's this for Openers? Story and Photos by Gordy Jones". KNUJ.net. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  4. ^ a b Nelson, Rick (April 15, 2016). "Headed to Target Field? Rick Nelson scores ballpark's newest cuisine". Star Tribune. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  5. ^ Thesier, Kelly (March 16, 2010). "Loon Cafe, J.D. Hoyt's join Target's menu". MLB.com. Retrieved July 15, 2017.