Harold's Chicken, the Chicago-born chain known for its hand-breaded wings and game-day buzz, is zeroing in on Uptown Minneapolis. The company plans a Harold's Chicken Sports Bar & Rooftop for the northeast corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue, stepping into the multi-level bar footprint at that busy intersection and adding another national name to Hennepin's shifting nightlife strip.
According to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, the Chicago-based chain will take over the corner space that most recently housed Daisy's and Cowboy Slim's. The outlet reports the Uptown location is planned as a sports bar with rooftop seating.
From Chicago to Hennepin: What Harold’s Brings
Harold's describes its concept as a sports-bar spin on Chicago fried-chicken tradition, pairing wings, sides and cocktails with dozens of TVs and private-event rooms, according to Harold's Chicken & Sports Bar. The chain's website spotlights game-day promotions and rooftop seating as core features of the brand, signaling a setup built around watch parties and night-time crowds.
Where It Will Land And The Neighborhood Backdrop
Commercial leasing materials identify the corner building as 1430 Lagoon Ave, the longstanding site of Cowboy Slim's and later Daisy's, per a Colliers leasing brochure. The stretch around Hennepin and Lagoon has been in flux, with several high-profile closures and changes in recent years, the Star Tribune reported. That churn has left sizable, multi-level spaces available for new operators.
Timing And Next Steps
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal story did not include an opening date for the Uptown Harold's. Details on buildout, permits and a public timeline are expected to emerge as the chain and landlords move ahead with the conversion. This story will be updated when the company or the city releases more specifics.
