Purple Goose

We stopped by on the way from North Dakota to Minneapolis and we had such a nice time! Jamie was our server and she was so kind and attentive. Our food was great and came out quickly! We're from North Carolina so I don't know if we'll ever be back but if we are, we'll definitely eat here again.

This was a cute find! Service was friendly and helpful with suggestions. I tried the daily special but wish I would've tried that salmon salad, next time!

Taking a shortcut on our way to Blackduck and came across the Purple Goose. Had the Wed special of BOGO burger for $5. Great burger and the service was great. Cool building.

Baby, it's cold outside!

You know what I'm sayin'?! Gotcha worn down cabin fever winter blues gotta get outside and get emancipated from the negative news burnin' up the tubes.

Oh! I got the place for you, my brothers and sisters out there in the iskald ørken. Maybe you find your knuckles gettin' dry from scoopin bone stock from the Le Creuset sittin' on the ol' Franklin Stove. Maybe you got the itch to have someone else tend the fire for a bit.

Well, lemme lay it out for you this way. I am your mid-winter, suppertime advocate. I am your cuisine counselor. Grab your boots and let's go!

Where?

Purple Goose Eatery and Drinkery, a tiny gem of a kitchen nestled comfortably downtown in the sprawling Barnesville, Minnesota Greater Metropolitan Area. I know what you are thinkin'... "Do they serve food and drinks"? Well, lemme tell ya that, despite the tricky moniker, Purple Goose Eatery and Drinkery is actually a GREAT place to find food and a beverage.

My understanding is that Purple Goose exists as a product of the benevolence of a well-to-do local resident. Hats off to whoever is keeping the candles lit in this little shop because it is definitely a diamond that in all honesty... ain't too rough. Purple Goose Eatery and Drinkery is actually a very, very nice little grill. This bird got itself a doozy of a menu. It ain't too big and it ain't to small. You can trust that the food doesn't just fall off the back of a freezer truck.

I'll tip you off to my selections. When my finger touched the ol' map, it was pointin' right at a starter called Duck Wontons. Being ignorant of such refection, I decided I better sign up on the line up. Duck bacon with corn and cream cheese in a crispy pastry shell, served with Thai chili sauce? Duck bacon is the closest I have ever been to pigs that can fly and I must allow that to happen, for sure. Coming up second, I tapped the brisket on Texas toast because almost every human on Earth knows how I love the BBQ.

The kitchen whipped up my victuals with a quickness and it got tossed in my face pipin' hot from the hands of a capable hash slinger. The duck wontons looked amazing, though I did have to let the ol' stopwatch do a couple laps 'cuz those little fried quackers were crazy hot. A juicy lookin' sandwich with a heapin' haystack o' teamin' fries. Hot, delicious food so welcome during these cold days.

Let's cut to the chase, here. Purple Goose Eatery and Drinkery kinda come outta left field for me and it caught me with a blindside. This place is really good and the service is worth writing a review over. From the economics department, you are gonna take a little hit, but small towns can kinda getcha in the eelskin. Purple Goose Eatery and Drinkery compensates for the cost of logistics by given a guy a fair deal on portion sizes. You are gonna see about 8% over market on the tab, but it is well worth it for the superb offerings and the great service!

If you happen to fly into Barnesville International Airport and you gotta couple hours layover to burn off before you catch the connection to Oslo, I recommend a stop at the Purple Goose. It's a kid-friendly kitchen of comestibles that'll make make your tastebuds give a standing ovation.

Lemme squeeze one more jabbering out at'cha. Listen, folks, it's cold up here in Santa's suburbs. These people gotta suit up and make the trek to work so that you can have the pleasure of expert-grade grillin'. Someone is gonna do the footwork to make your visit cozy like a spot in front of the hearth. That someone is your server. We gotta come together to make sure these unsung heroes of the hospitality industry don't freeze a pinky toe. Let's keep the heat on by peeling a few extra presidential firelogs off for your wait staff.

If you can afford to play, you can afford to pay. Tip 'em well and let 'em have a good start to 2020! Be awesome!

This was our second visit to the Purple Goose and we've had a great experience both times. The Bloody Mary is good, pickle and olives and this time we got bacon. The beer cheese soup was fantastic and came topped with croutons. We also had a 16" Sicilian pizza which was topped with meatballs, pepperoni, Italian sausage, pepperoncini, mozzarella and Parmesan.

Can I give them 6 stars??! This is a call to all out there that like a great burger or salad. I know they have more food however I can only comment on what I ate sitting at the bar and looking at all of the great food being served. What a gem of a place...and here I was going to go to Fargo to get a bite to eat before checking into the hotel. I will be back here again and shame on my for NOT taking a picture of one of the best burgers I have had in years. the meat was fresh not frozen and they was no hint of grease (which would have put it in the cheap meat category) I also had a Caesar salad which to even get a good one with Romaine and not iceberg in a small town eatery is a good thing to begin with. I just am hear to tell you it was a very good eating experience and it did not sit in my belly like a poor burger does if you know what I mean. I was a "Happy Road Warrior"! at the end of the night. Thank you to the staff that made two people very happy for stopping in to eat. Worth taking the drive from Fargo or Moorhead to eat here.

My kids and I consider this place one of our favorite burger joints in the area. We routinely make a trip here when we come to visit my dad. My son loves the Goose Egg Burger, while my daughter is more of a straight up cheeseburger fan. Personally, I go for the Ole Burger.

What a pleasant surprise! We were driving out of Fargo on a business trip and were about to just pull over at the first fast food sign we saw. Instead, I fired up Yelp and found this place. So glad I did! The food was delicious and you could tell they put a lot of pride and love into what they are doing. Everything seemed homemade and everything was great. If you are ever in this area, make a detour to have lunch here, you will not regret it!

I've only ever had their pizzas which are very good. The burgers look good so I'll need to try that when I'm back in Barnesville. Not sure if all mixed drinks are this way but my was stiff! No skimping on the hard stuff by them.

Favorite pizza and burgers. Excellent sandwiches and dinners as well. Specials are always good too. Flavored and espresso coffees and lattes as well.