The Burger Monarchy: A Paradox of Plenty in Miesville In the…read morequiet, pastoral stretches outside Eagan, there exists a roadside institution that defies the modern trend of curated minimalism. King's Place in Miesville is a relic of a different era, a burger joint that functions less like a restaurant and more like a high-volume assembly line of Americana. The menu is not merely large; it is an overwhelming, multi-page manifesto of beef. With roughly 80 to 100 variations on the burger--many named in tribute to the local Miesville Mudhens baseball team--the experience begins with a bout of genuine decision paralysis. For the average diner, the sheer volume of choices feels like a dare. It is a place where you can find almost any topping imaginable, which makes the absence of a simple fried mushroom all the more jarring. It is the one note the kitchen fails to hit in an otherwise exhaustive symphony. When the food does arrive, the logistics are the primary entertainment. The floor staff at King's Place perform a nightly feat of athletic grace, weaving through the crowded, character-filled dining room while balancing five or more burger trays at a time. It is a spectacle of efficiency that puts the sterile, automated nature of modern chains to shame. However, one must navigate the side dishes with a discerning eye. While the temptation to "upgrade" is always present, the seasoned waffle fries are an investment that yields little return; they are best skipped in favor of the standard fare. The real value here lies in the core product and the refreshing lack of pretension. Despite the fame and the daunting menu, the pricing remains stubbornly reasonable, a rare feat for an establishment that has transitioned from a local secret to a regional landmark. "Life is too short to miss out on the beautiful things like a double cheeseburger." -- Channing Tatum For those seeking the predictable polish of a franchise, King's Place will be a confusing sensory overload. But for the traveler who values soul, speed, and a price point that respects the wallet, this is a kingdom worth visiting--just don't expect to find a fried mushroom on your plate. If this review offered a helpful roadmap for your next local excursion, please leave a like or comment below to ensure these dispatches continue for your education and enjoyment.

The choices for burgers are amazing! I was there in the…read moremiddle of the afternoon so it wasn't super busy. I was seated right away and was waited on in a timely manner. I will definitely go back. My America's Best Burger was great tasting. I'm glad they have a roll of paper towels on the table because the burger was messy

Have not been here is years! I love what they did with the place. it is nice and open, with ample…read moreseating. They have a full bar and an acceptable selection of tap beers. I liked that the jukebox was loud, but not so loud that you couldn't carry on a conversation. The menu is what you'd expect from a bar and grill consisting of your standard appetizers (fries, wings, tots, etc) with the inclusion of mini corn dogs, mini tacos which one doesn't see too often. We didn't go off the beaten path, since I hadn't been here in a long time, and we opted for Patty Melt and the Mino Burger. Both were plenty good, AND you can have that burger served as a single or a double, depending on your ability to eat/appetite. This is a great way-point for my travels to Wisconsin, and I will certainly be back. It's right on Main Street, you can't miss it.

This lovely little bar and grill is exactly what I think of when I imagine the local small town…read morewatering hole. Pool tables, darts, and sports on the tv. Barkeep is friendly and efficient. Popular with the locals with a good selection of draft beers and delicious, affordable burgers and munchies. Enjoy!

Gave Rancho Loco another shot and it was not good. Like sad, not good. I did appreciate someone…read moreopening the door for me when she saw me coming in. I ordered a basic, beef hard shell taco and it was yucky. I barely ate it. It's hard to screw up a taco but this one had a mushy shell, no flavor to the beef and little to no lettuce, cheese, etc. Added salsa to it to jazz it up and it didn't help. I rack it up to the worst taco I've ever had. My friend ordered the fajita quesidilla and she liked her food. It looked appealing. I'm not sure what happened to the awesome chips they used to have (this was several years ago). I didn't even eat the chips and salsa. Chips are lousy - greasy, awful flavor and texture and salsa is no big shake. We ordered queso and again, hard to screw up queso, but it was so runny like water and had no flavor. We didn't even eat it. What really disappointed me is the lack of care around the restaurant. The doors and windows are so smudged up and dirty. It makes it feel unclean. Most of the booth cushions were ripped up. At first he sat me at at a table that's cushions were all ripped up. I would have been sitting on the innards of the booth. Second booth was a slight improvement - but still big, wide rip on the seat. Super bummed on how this restaurant has changed so much. I used to drive from Rochester to eat Mexican there because it was so good. It's safe to say that this was my last time there. Hope they listen feedback and make improvements. Like to support small businesses - but this spot needs a lot of TLC.

Our server was great! Attentive and fast, even picked out dessert for us! Ps, always get dessert…read morefirst when you don't have the littles... the food was great, drinks were good and large! Date was beautiful. Great night out here!

We stopped at Nick's for breakfast before heading back up to the cities; the restaurant is cute…read moreinside, with an old diner feel plus modern touches. Their patio is really nice, shady & a retaining wall/plants on one side. 3ish different servers helped us, & all were attentive & fairly quick. Our food came out tasting fresh & hot! I got avocado toast & a side of hash browns. The avocado toast was different than I'd expected, but really good. The wheat toast was perfectly toasted, eggs were runny & delicious, & the everything bagel seasoning on top was perfect. The hash browns were very crispy, & needed some extra salt, but were otherwise tasty. I also got an iced vanilla latte, which came out quickly & was yummy!

The food and service, very good. It was great. The cheese curds are great. The sausage was great…read more No oily or greasy food. Specials are very good. I'll be back.

Stuffed burgers were absolutely delicious! Dan's is a great go-to if you're looking for a laid-back…read moredive bar with good bar food. Highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area! They also offer igloo dining, which you can reserve ahead, such a fun touch & especially in colder months. The fries cost a few dollars extra, which was a little surprising at first, but honestly, they're worth the upgrade. The standard chips that come with meals are just bagged, which was a bit of a letdown...I was at least hoping for something house-made. Still, overall a really solid spot!

We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon about 3:30. It was over half-full at that point and the…read moreservers were bustling! Service was friendly but a bit slow over our visit. We shared the cheese curds appetizer, which was great. For main dishes, my son created a meal by combining the appetizer chicken tenders with a side of fries. It was a LOT of food, and very good. He brought about half the tenders home. I had a chunk of a tender, too, and really enjoyed it. My husband had the southwest burger with tots. The tots were huge, like little barrels! I had the weekend special, a winter grilled cheese. To grab the description from their social media: "Brie, bacon, apples, hot honey, and white cheddar on cranberry wild rice bread." It was extremely good. I had potato salad on the side, and I have to say, it was probably about the best not-homemade potato salad I 've ever had. Incredibly fresh. I had an apple cider mule to drink, too. I really loved the woodsy, homey vibe, too. As we were there in December, there was lots of Christmas decor.

This is THE cutest little ice cream spot, with super tasty ice cream treats! We didn't try any of…read morethe other food, but it all sounded good. The store itself is really cute, just a classic little roadside spot. The service was fast & they give you a good portion (the small was enough to be full). I got a small tornado, which is basically their version of a blizzard, with cookie dough & Heath. You can't go wrong with anything on the ice cream menu, though, as my friends confirmed. They have a large patio area with plenty of tables, plus a lot of parking. This place is definitely worth a stop!

This is what small town America is all about. Pleasant staff serving up ice cream and burgers. I…read morebiked here for a quick meal and it did not disappoint. It's not reinventing anything, but it's exactly what it should be. A step back in time even. Keep it up.

We often drive through the little community of Cannon Falls. We happened to be hungry and…read moreapproaching dinner so I said to the hubby---i saw a sign earlier when we went by that morning that there was a burger special advertised-We figured we had nothing to lose so in we went. It was a typical small-town bar and we like that. The ladies working there were chatty and friendly. Mostly old dudes sitting drinking and watching the news. So no music---no sports----serious news people. Apparently that is what goes down there. They even had some local papers on the bar from guys sitting there reading them. We had the burger and a beer. It was affordable and did the job. I would go again if i were thirsty and hungry and it sure as hell beats McDonald's up the road....because they have beer AND they are cheaper!

Was staying locally for a business trip and decided to try Chuggers out. The place was nice,…read morefriendly folks and a good selection to choose from on the menu. Typical bar food things to select from. The interior was clean and comfortable. The food was decent and portions were large. My only complaint is that the grill is an open concept in the bar area so you see everything being prepared. I was shocked to see the grill cook handle all the food items with bare hands. Then he would take a seat at the bar only to get up and cook more food without washing his hands. Rather disgusting in my book thus the 3 rating.

Had a terrific donor meeting for supporter who supports JAARS. The staff here were very kind. The…read morecoffee was absolutely delicious and I should've asked if the cream cheese was made in house because my bagel was fabulous for breakfast. My BLT for lunch was terrific. The manager/owner was so very kind to help me a few days later receive a receipt for my business trip. I couldn't be more thankful.

Cute place in Cannon Falls, MN. The staff was friendly and the food was good. I highly recommend…read morethe loaded baked potato soup! It's a one stop shop for food, ice cream, and coffee!

Staff was very friendly, food was great! Look forward to my next visit there! The atmosphere is…read morewarm and relaxing, a place anyone would want to be!

Had a great lunch with some friends. Nice beer selection, great space, and the food was really…read moregood! Cabbage Pancakes: Served with Korean BBQ & Yum Yum sauces. Korean Fries: Fries topped with Fischer family farms pulled pork, Korean BBQ sauce, Yum Yum sauce, green onions and sesame seeds Caprese BLT: Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mozzarella, balsamic glaze & basil pesto. Served on grilled Texas toast.

We heard good things about this place. A couple of things to note, make reservations. And parking…read moreis hard to find. We parked at the canoe place as it hasn't opened for the season. Service is excellent considering one person was working the whole room. My husband really enjoyed the Biscuits and Gravy. He added eggs. My Biscuit Sliders were very good. I would skip the pickled onion next time as it was very sour. I added cheese for $1 but it was just a couple sprinkles. The breakfast potatoes are excellent and a don't miss. Skip the cookies as they are just average.

You know it's amazing food when you bump into your niece who is another food obsessed family…read moremember. She lives over an hour away. I live in Redwing 15 minutes from the bleu dog. The flavor is coming out of this kitchen are always special. I visit often. Jenny is always there welcoming everyone , her husband is the chef. You can see him working hard in the kitchen. I love that you can see the kitchen. Today's special was Cajun hash. The sausage was flavorful. potatoes are always amazing. Eggs are fresh. onions, peppers, cheese. My friend had the fried rice, curry eggs, vegetables we ended with blueberry pancakes smothered with fresh cream because it was my friend's birthday. I'm still full hours later. Love this place.