I have been circling the Nook for a while now in my search for the best Jucy Lucy in the Twin…read moreCities. I've tried the two originals,Matt's and the 5-8, and the upstart Blue Door, among others, but we may have a winner in The Nook. First off, the atmosphere is exactly what a Nook should be: small and comfortable. The service was attentive, friendly and helpful. I noticed that was all the staff not just my server. I also appreciated the obligatory warning about the melted middle of my Lucy. Speaking of which, I tried the #7 Burger (it was recommended when I asked as it had more cheese and bacon). The Burger was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The cheese cheater exploded as a good Lucy should. A 10/10 experience. The hand-cut fried added to the experience and were a great compliment to the burger The beer was cold and refreshing, the food superb, and the staff welcoming. Not much more one can ask for. I will be back that is for sure.

This had been on our bucket list for a while - glad we finally went!…read more It was PACKED on a Friday night, with quite a wait for a table, but we decided to go play score-your-own bowling on the ancient lanes downstairs while we waited. If you don't wanna wait, you can sit at the bar downstairs - or even put an order in at the bar and eat at the lanes. We ended up getting seated in the basement, which I highly recommend! The food was classic - great wings, great fries, great ranch, and awesome Jucy Lucy burgers. The ambiance here is top notch, especially in the basement. Very solid bar food, and though service is stretched a bit thin still a great experience. Bring cash for a soft serve cone after!!

There are a lot of places to get wings and a good burger. But this is in my top 5 best burger…read morespots. Don't mess with the best. @burgerdivemn in St. Paul is where it's at. They do have another spot in the @potluckmn food area of Rosedale Mall and are connected to @the1029bar in MPLS. Our favorites here are many: Dry Rub Wings (with ranch) these are my favorite wings ever Wedge Burger House Burger Their fries are worth the upgrade. SO GOOD. (not pictured but need highlighting because they're good) Onion Burger Mushroom Swiss Chicken Burger the fried Cauliflower (has turmeric spices) Lobster rolls also are top notch There's a similar burger to their house burger that's gotten a lot of hype in St. Paul, not naming names, but the one here blows that hyped one out of the water in my opinion. It's the weekend, go get a good burger and wings. Enjoy!

I was looking for a place to walk to, and stumbled across this…read more I had a burger, wings and fries. My brother had the chili bowl. It was a nice little dive bar and it was not that busy at 6:30 pm on a Friday night. My server was really outgoing even though she said it was a busy night. She had a good sense of humor and kept things lighthearted. The food was very good, and the burger was a good size. The wings were crispy and delicious. The fries were well prepared as well. Overall I enjoyed the food and the pleasant staff. I recommend this place.

I've had their brunch 3 times now with the Thai Sticky Ribs, and I think I like them better than…read morethe standard ribs. That comes from both myself and Doll. Dipped in rice powder and deep fried, topped with a light spicy sauce, crispy onions, and herbs. Multiple textures, crispy meat, tender meat. Flavors of lime and light bbq sauce, with just a little spice. So damn good. Perfectly scrambled eggs, light and fluffy with a light dusting of chives. Perfect every time.

Good - Memphis Fries, Location, Sauces. Ok - sides, Ribs and…read moreSausage. Overall, a nice place with good food.

So fun sitting at the bar at Red Cow - it's like dinner and a show watching the bar tenders whip up…read moredrinks. The guys behind the bar were fun chatting with too. We started with Ahi Tuna Crisp appetizer - we substituted the cracker for cucumber. This twist makes it so fresh. The sauce is a bit tangy and avocado balances the tuna. So yummy! I opted for a cheeseburger - very good smash burger. I have had the Double Double in the past and that is probably my favorite burger with two smash burger patties, cheese and special sauce. Can't miss on the regular fries. Crispy and delicious!

I tried the adult happy meal they have for happy hour and the burger was delicious! It was the…read moreperfect portion for a meal. Since I wasn't drinking alcohol, they let me substitute gin with an N/A option which was delicious.

Okay... hear me out. We are not vegan but one of my best friends is, and this place blew our…read moreminds!!! The burgers, sandwiches, fries, sauces were all delightful; so flavorful and thoughtfully put together. My boyfriend said his sandwich was one of the best sandwiches he has EVER HAD! Even if you're not vegan, this place is worth a stop - SERIOUSLY!! . The service was impeccable - water when we needed it and so attentive! The restaurant itself was so cute and fun and such nice bathrooms! You will not be disappointed if you try this!

Met some family here, our first time visiting. Upon walking in, we were told sit anywhere you like…read moreand then the Bartender told us we couldn't sit where we sat and had us move. (We were the only ones in the restaurant.) Waitress service was good. Food was good. Drinks were good. Upon leaving, I said to the Bartender "thanks a lot have a great day." She said "likewise." Needless to say a little bit frosty.. They don't do Tips, i left $12 cash on the table. Would I recommend it no. Would I schedule another family meal here no. If someone else invites me here, I will show up and roll with the punches.

I left my daughters Dr appointment and saw this place was open! All I can say, is I'm impressed…read more First off, this is not a fast food burger; This is definitely restaurant quality. Second the worker here was extremely friendly and kind. A huge improvement to the vacant building it was, and a definitely needed asset to the neighborhood. I will be adding this to my regular stops and hope this place stays!

Great patio! We came by here around 4pm on a sunny afternoon for some burgers on the patio, and…read morethis place did not disappoint. The patio was fairly with constant turnover while we were there, the weather was great, and the service was A+! The inside definitely has a dark dive bar vibe, good for some occasions but not super family friendly, but we felt comfortable having a little one with us out on the patio. The food was delicious! We tried the "wings" (made of chicken thighs) and they gave regular wings a run for their money! You can do two flavors which is great, and they're very filling. We also got a burger and the special of the night, chopped cheese, and thought it was delicious. Great portions, we had a ton left to take home. The cocktail was delicious as well, will definitely try more when we come back next to hang out on the patio! Come check this place out!

The vibe is very pub-tastic. You will see decor that lets you know you are in a pub…read more There are a variety of drink options from beer on tap to cocktails. Parking was very easy. A parking lot in the back for guests. I orders the burger. The burger had a jam on it. The burger tasted very fresh.

Ordered the Blue Sky Burger as it was recommended by the server. I thought it was a really great…read moreburger, with lots of flavor - especially for the price. The fries were good, but I should have upgraded to the tots. They looked amazing. We went during lunch in the middle of the week, so it wasn't very busy and service was very attentive. I liked how much indoor and outdoor seating was available. With the construction on 7th the parking lot is still open, but might take a little bit of avoiding cones to get to. Overall I thought it was a good meal and I'd certainly go back.

Lively place to go with friends, or someone special. Almost gives that regular college atmosphere,…read morethe waitresses were moving fast like NFL stars, placing orders and dropping food off to customers. Placed my order inside; took about 25 minutes but the food was good. Wasn't a fan of the ciabatta, wish it was a hoagie instead but the food tasted good!

Hidden gem in St Paul Cool patio…read more Bar inside and bar on patio Dark lighting and minimal seating inside, nice patio with lots of seating Connected to Vermillion bar Pesto melt with fries: Wings: Fries were delish Great service Happy hour: M-F 3-5pm Tap beer, wine, spirits: $2 off Signature cocktails: $3 off Appetizers: $2 off Free Parking lot behind the building, pretty sure there is free street parking nearby

We had a big group on a hot summer evening. Since their patio was nicely shady we selected to sit…read moreoutside. The server did a great job handling the 10 of us. We started with some drinks. The Pimms Cup was good but the Rum punch was just OK. The menu had many tempting choices. We got some apps - the cheese curds were very good. The fried pickles were not my favorite. I ordered their porketta sandwich with bourbon sauce and it was excellent. It was not a traditional preparation but an even better version. Very juicy - I loved it. My wife got the pepparoni flatbread which was good but nothing special. Overall the group was very satisfied with our experience.

There needs to be an option for bonus stars for places like this. The entire menu looked amazing…read morebut the owner recommended the Philly for first-timers and he wasn't wrong! The Philly and fries were both amazing (they have fry sauce that was great too) plus peppers, pickles, and anything else you might need. Every staff member I interacted with was beyond nice, I think it's a family shop. Comfortable tables with plenty of seating and good music. Every meal comes with a free donut, and don't sleep on it as the donuts are killer! I can't wait to come back with some coworkers.

I was so excited to try our test kitchen. It was simple to order and the donut was wonderful!…read more The food otherwise was greasier than I would like, but it had a nice flavor. It was super fun that they had a topping bar - the kids loved it!