These Twin Cities patios will make your happy hour even happier

In the waning days of this too-short Minnesota summer, it's tough to sit in the office on a beautiful afternoon.

We find ourselves staring out the window, counting the minutes until we can sit outside with a cold drink.

Happy hour is the perfect excuse to leave the office a little early, and there are plenty of Twin Cities spots with great patios and deals on food and drinks in the afternoon.

Here are a few ideas to get you started. Worried what your boss will think? Invite him or her along! At these prices, you can afford to buy an extra drink or two.

PSYCHO SUZI'S

It's nearly impossible to get a seat here on a beautiful evening during peak dinner hours, despite an expansion that means there are now 380 seats.

Get there for an early happy hour, though, and you'll have an easier time finding a table.

Specials are limited -- $3 well drinks, $3 domestic taps, $4 premium local taps -- but the basic bar food is reasonably priced. And it's worth playing hooky to sit along the river under a thatched umbrella and sip a drink in the cool breeze.

If you're a workaholic who can't quit early enough for happy hour, Psycho Suzi's offers late-night deals that start at 10 p.m.

A chewy-crust, cheesy, one-topping pizza is $5, and there are drink specials that vary day to day.

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These Twin Cities patios will make your happy hour even happier