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    Casper's and Runyon's Nook

    4.3 (1.2k reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars, Burgers
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    CASPER'S AND RUNYON'S NOOK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Beer
    Elizabeth W.

    How do you describe the nook? It really is a Saint Paul institution. It's a place I've been going to since college, though I won't say how long ago that was. It seems quite small when you walk into it, but don't forget there is sitting downstairs, as well as access to the bowling alley. The alcohol list is sweet and simple consisting of both local and national beers, a few wines, cider and some seltzers. I don't believe they have a liquor license, but that's OK. They have an extensive menu, with a fun variety of appetizer and meal selections. What I really like, however, is their fish fry, which goes to a whole new level during lent. Don't miss out on their excellent happy hour. Many appetizers are nearly half price plus the beers are a little cheaper. The staff is helpful and friendly. It really is a true neighborhood bar.

    3 for $7 sliders, large fires, honey bacon nook curds
    Brian L.

    I remember going to The Nook a few years back and thinking they had some really good juicy lucy's. Nowadays, I love a good value meal and the happy hour does not disappoint. I got 3 burger-sized sliders (comes with cheese and pickles/onions if you ask), a large basket of fries and honey bacon cheese curds for $16.50 total for 2 people. And there was still some leftover to take to go. The sliders are scrumptious. The patty itself is on the thin side but still very flavorful. The buns are buttery and soft, and the slider goes down without being too meat heavy. The fries are cripsy and seasoned, maybe a touch too salty if I had to criticize. And the nook curds are a classic: sweet, crispy, and has that nice snap in the curd when you bite through it. Eating all of this will definitely put you in the mood for a nap later. The space is a little tight but gives off that homey chill vibe. They do have a basement area for seating as well and a bowling alley, but the food is where they thrive. The service was standard, nothing blew me away but I had no complaints either. Would come back here again if I have a burger and fries craving for sure.

    Juicy Nookie Burger
    Kelvin N.

    You've got to try the best Juicy Lucy in Minnesota... your taste buds will thank you. There's a reason this legendary burger has earned so many accolades and widespread recognition. The fries are perfectly seasoned and paired beautifully with the cheesy goodness of the main attraction. The restaurant itself adds to the charm. From the quirky dollar bill decor to the vintage bowling alley vibe, the atmosphere makes the experience even more memorable. Service is friendly and just what you'd expect from a place that knows how to do things right.

    Juicy Lucy
    Avery E.

    I did not know when the menu said "all of our burgers are cooked medium" that I still needed to verbalize that I did not want a raw burger. I was very disappointed with the inside of the burger, especially after waiting so long for it to come out. I can handle a little pink, but this was quite raw. I waited for the server to come around and check on us before mentioning that my burger was quite red and asking if they'd make me a new one. The server told me that "all our burgers are made medium, so do you want a well done burger" it seemed like she was defending the burger and saying it was medium, but she never looked at it. She then proceeded to tell the kitchen, loudly, that someone wanted a well done burger. I was very disappointed in my experience here, and I had high hopes.

    Juicy Nooky with great hand cut fries!
    Tim S.

    This was my last meal in Minnesota, after the Twins game. I walked in, and grabbed a seat at the bar. I placed my order for a Juicy Nooky with fries. While waiting for my food, I started a conversation with the guy next to me. Turns out that we have similarities in projects at our jobs. I was at a conference down in Florida for the week, prior to coming up to Minnesota. He attended that same conference years prior in Washington D.C. We had a great conversation while I waited for my food and while eating. How was the burger? Juicy Nooky- This burger was delicious! 2 patties stuffed with cheese. This comes plain on a bun. Keep it simple, right? I let mine simmer for a bit so the cheese didn't burn the hell out of my mouth. When I finally bit in, the cheese was oozing and perfectly warm. It was delicious! The fresh cut fries were great, too! When all is said and done, I think I liked the Nook the best out of the 3 burger places I went to. They had the friendliest customers/staff, and the burger and fries were delicious! Before I left, I went downstairs to check out the bowling alley (Yes, this place has a small bowling alley down in the basement!). It was cool! The ceilings were covered with dollar bills, and there is more seating/another bar down there. Cool spot! Before I left, I exchanged emails with my new friend, and was on my way back to the hotel. Had a great time at the Nook!

    Lodge Burger with Fresh-Cut Homade Fries
    Megan M.

    My friends and I arrived at 8:00pm on a Saturday night and it was about a 20 minute wait. We were seated downstairs in a booth. The ambiance is fun, you can watch people bowl and they have TV's going with whatever sports team is on. The basement is a little hot, not much airflow. I ordered the Lodge Burger, the chipotle mayo on it was delicious and the burger was cooked perfectly! The fries don't come with salt, they definitely did taste fresh. We had good attentive service.

    Guys Big Bite
    Tammi W.

    This was part of our Triple D tour. Stopped here late at night and it was packed. We got Guys Big Bite burger, fried green beans and nook cheese curds with honey and bacon. The curds and burger was top notch delicious! Fried green beans were slightly over fried and the service was a little licking due to all the staff watching a big game on tv. Sports bar ambiance.

    Cheeseburger
    Robert L.

    Great burgers in a tiny space! Make sure you either get there early, or come prepared to wait for a spot to sit if you get there during any normal meal time. The staff is kind and friendly, and the menu is quite extensive with plenty of burger options, both stuffed or regular with tasty toppings. The fries are hand cut and delicious. There's a reason they were on diners, drive-ins and dives - it's delicious!

    #7 burger
    Cindy P.

    I wanted to try Juicy Lucy again, so I tried The Nook! The place is very small, but has a good amount of seating. The staff are friendly and there is only street parking but there was plenty of parking when I went. The only thing I would say I was disappointed on was the fries. Unfortunately for me it was a bit bland and soggy. I usually like a crunchier, salty flavor. The burger itself was delicious. I wasn't blown away by it but it was still a good burger! I got the #7 burger which was stuffed juicy nookie, topped with bacon, tomato, smoked cheddar and chipotle mayo. Overall, Juicy Lucy is pretty food, but I'd still like to try other places in the Twin Cities!

    The Spanish Fly
    Andrew A.

    This place always hits the spot. May not be home to the original Jucy Lucys, but it is second to none! We've been coming here for years and were thrilled to bring some European friends over. Don't be deceived by the "divey" look, it just has a lot of character! We always go for the Spanish Fly (which mixes chorizo with the patty), and our friends went we a traditional Juicy Lucy. The fries are always meaty and well seasoned, and the burger has the perfect balance of flavor, juiciness, and ooziness from the cheese. I can't believe it took me this long to finally review this place.

    Cass A.

    We brought our friends from out of town to try a Juicy Lucy at our favorite spot for them. We gave a bit of a disclaimer that although it's kind of a dive bar, the food is spot on. That sentiment rang true today. We had the Spanish fly while our friends had the standard Juicy Lucy. As usual, the fries were meaty and well seasoned, the ranch was flavorful, and the burger packed a punch. How can you beat a stuffed burger made of beef and chorizo? (You can't IMO). If you get a stuffed burger, BE CAREFUL! They will be hot - although the cheese may ooze, you'll save your mouth from burning. Parking is street only. If you sit downstairs, it will be near the bowling alley portion.

    Kid's chicken and fries
    Stacy A.

    I understand that this is an old building but it is very much teetering on the decrepit side of things. It's good for groups of friends or families but I it is quite run down, especially the basement. The burgers are truly very tasty, but watch out for all the up charge for lettuce, mayo, etc.. The kids meal are nice because you can pick your own side, so you can either do fries or pick a fruit or veggies to be healthier. The kid's meal also comes with soft serve ice cream which was a huge hit!

    #7 burger - cheddar stuffed, bacon, lettuce.  Okay, would not get it again. Try original
    Linn P.

    Came here to try a juicy Lucy. The servers were very nice and friendly. It was our first time so she was pretty informative. We got the #7 burger on her rec - cheddar stuffed, bacon, lettuce. It was Okay... we would not get it again. Maybe we'll try the original instead. It wasn't messy due to the cheese, but from the lettuce/bacon grease. All the extra toppings on the burger kept falling out. And maybe the American cheese would have been better than the cheddar. Got the nook curds - honey bacon. It's not just a small drizzle of honey. It is very doused in honey. I like sweet and savory but this was a bit much. The texture of the curds were good though if it was not drenched. Fries were okay. I was expecting some good seasoning on it. But it was quite plain. Not sure if we would try nooks again but a diff burger. We did venture downstairs on our servers rec. it's cool with the bowling alley. Extra bathrooms downstairs too.

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    What's the best burger?

    Most people pick one of the Juicy Lucy options, but my favorite has always been the Matt Burke. Double burger with pepper jack cheese.

    Is there a late night happy hour?

    I have no idea as bf and I were in only for the weekend but I'm thinking probably since the business has blown up since their double appearance on triple d. I will tell that they only serve beer and wine.

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