Is Buster's on 28th Still Open? Update (Minneapolis, MN)
Current status
As of September 2026, Buster's on 28th is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: Yelp's business listing, updated August 2026, shows Buster's on 28th active with 352 reviews and current hours/phone.
- Season / episode Season 23, Episode 8
- Original air date
- Address 4204 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
On the September 2015 'Beef It Up' episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri visited Buster's on 28th, a neighborhood beer bar in Minneapolis's Longfellow area known for its burger program. The segment featured the bar's signature burger and a side of onion rings, framed as comfort bar food paired with an extensive craft beer list. Buster's on 28th is a gastropub-style bar at 4204 28th Avenue South, reachable at (612) 729-0911 according to its Yelp listing. That Yelp listing, updated in August 2026, shows Buster's on 28th carrying 352 reviews and continuing to list the burger and onion rings featured on the show among its current menu items. Tripadvisor's listing for the bar, also showing 2026 activity, ranks it 98th of 1,135 Minneapolis restaurants. A direct check of the bar's own website on 2026-09-08 returned an access-denied response rather than any page content.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Beef It Up
- What was featured
- a signature burger and craft beer pairings
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Buster's on 28th
Frequently asked questions
Is Buster's on 28th still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Buster's on 28th is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Buster's on 28th after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
On the September 2015 'Beef It Up' episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri visited Buster's on 28th, a neighborhood beer bar in Minneapolis's Longfellow area known for its burger program. As of September 2026, Buster's on 28th is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Buster's on 28th located?
4204 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Buster's on 28th?
Season 23, Episode 8 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired September 18, 2015. The episode is titled “Beef It Up”.
What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
That Yelp listing, updated in August 2026, shows Buster's on 28th carrying 352 reviews and continuing to list the burger and onion rings featured on the show among its current menu items. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
Is Buster's on 28th still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?
That Yelp listing, updated in August 2026, shows Buster's on 28th carrying 352 reviews and continuing to list the burger and onion rings featured on the show among its current menu items. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 4204 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406
- Venue type
- bar
- Official website
- busterson28th.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Minnesota
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Sources
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/busters-on-28th-minneapolis
- Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/RestaurantsNear-g43323-d982395-Buster_s_on_28th-Minneapolis_Minnesota.html
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