Holy Jucy Lucy, this place is promising you an absolute gem of a time. To skip the long wait, I went to the defaced-dollar-covered bar downstairs with a bowling alley that screams "make a memory here". I'm not really the expert on Jucy Lucys but damn was this the place to get them at. Lovely people that treat you like a friend, great beer, and a burger that... for lack of a better term... EXPLODES cheese in your mouth. It was getting to a point where I tried to dissect the patty to see how could they fit that much cheese in there. What really blew me away was the new item: DILL PICKLE CHEESE CURDS. DO NOT SKIP ON THIS! Although it will last about .5 seconds on the table, it will make you remember it for weeks afterwards. This was the place that made me think I could live behind the bowling alley. Fun, casual, cool, friendly... everything the Twin Cities is. read more

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The bar feel hear is very fun. They had stuff from all over with sports, high school photos and many more. I always love a good personality to a place. Although, spacing was a smidge tight, you didn't really feel it once you settled in. Our server was kind and very attentive. We asked a few questions, and they were kind about it. We ended up with dry rub wings, hot cheese curds, and splitting a Homet burger. The burger is what you'd expect, meat between donut halfs, I probably wouldn't get it again. The wings were pretty good. My favorite was the cheese curds, the spicy spin was nice, and it had a decent enough kick for me to not need to add hot sauce. read more

The Nook - Wings and cheese curds - Fish & Chips Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Best Juicy Lucy in Minnesota! We went with a group of four on a Friday night around 6 and only waited about 20 minutes for a table. While we waited, we checked out the bowling downstairs and grabbed a drink at the lower bar, which made the time fly by. All of us ordered the Joe Maur Juicy Lucy with fries and it was so good. There's also plenty of free street parking, so finding a spot was super easy. The vibe is a fun dive bar feel, and we will definitely be back. read more

The Nook - Joe Maur burger - Fish & Chips Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Best Jucy Lucy in the Twin Cities!! I love this place! It's small but really has great history. Came here after brewery hopping for a couple hours, had to cap off the day with a cheese stuffed burger!! Service was quick and friendly. Parking is all on street but plenty available. read more

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On a quest to find the best juicy Lucy in the twin cities, many people recommended this place. Unfortunately this was a very average/below average place for that... There is free street parking, but be careful! About 10 cars go ticketed for parking in the bike lane while we were there! It is safest to park in the surrounding neighborhoods. The wait was about 40 minutes at peak dinner time, so we just sat in the car until it was time. They do take your phone number and contact you when your table is ready. Our server was nice and checked In throughout the dining experience, despite it being so busy! So did a great job! The vibes here are very "hole in the wall" "been around the block" and felt like a slice of history in this area. With it being so busy, try to be respectful and plan no more that 60-70mins here. Not a good place to be a squatter. The food: We got the buffalo wings since they stayed they were award winning. This is a crispy wings and juicy inside and a mild buffalo taste. This is not a saucy wing. It was tasty. The ranch and blue cheese were also tasty with it. The Harris buckin bronco burger was very good! We would happily get that again!! The star of the show was the juicy Lucy. (Nookie) But it fell flat! No seasonings, on a very basic bun and it was very raw inside! I couldn't even eat it! See the pictures for the proof! Overall this was a pretty average experience and I don't know that we will be back anytime soon. read more

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Sat in the basement on New Year's Day for lunch, perfect cozy spot on a freezing MN day! We split the flaming hot cheese curds (sounds weird but they were actually amazing), juicy lucy burger, and chicken wings. The burger is a staple for every time you come here, it's a must try. The cheese in the middle is boiling hot so be careful lol. The wings were just ok, we went with the spicy bbq and I thought they definitely lacked flavor. I'd skip these next time. The service was good! We were frequently checked on and never had to wait too long. With a bowling alley, small arcade, upstairs & downstairs bars, money covered walls, this place is a gem! read more

The Nook - #7 burger with sweet potato fries and chicken wings - Fish & Chips Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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This place deserves all the hype it gets! I stopped back in after realizing it had been a few years, and got the classic Juicy Nookie Burger. Simply put: it's perfect! I recommend getting your burger cooked a little longer than the standard doneness. Other things that make this place great: bowing and pull tabs in the basement, dive bar feel, endless stuff to look at on the walls, fun staff, fast service! What makes it tricky: it's popular! There's a small lot, but you might need to plan on street parking. Either way, it's worth it! read more

I've heard great things about The Nook, so my dad and I went there on 11/21/25 around 6pm. The wait was surprisingly fast given it was a Friday night, plus several games were going on their TVs. The service was great, and the food came out in a good amount of time. We ordered the "leprechaun legs" (aka fried green beans, $12) and the Nook curds (drizzled in honey, $13.25). They were both pretty expensive, but made good appetizers. Though, the honey + curds wasn't for me. We both ordered juicy Lucy's, I got the #7 names for Joe Mauer's fav burger which rang up to $17. Now this was a feast. While the fries were under-seasoned, you got so much food. This is not a white-shirt meal, the cheese and sauce will get everywhere. But good burgers come at a sacrifice. I'll definitely go again, I'll just pass on the appetizers. Free off-street parking, but note it's a residential area. read more

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Finally checked "Juicy Lucy in Minnesota" off the list, and The Nook nailed it. I've been wanting to try a real Juicy Lucy for years. So when I asked around the Twin Cities where to go, every single person said "The Nook." They weren't wrong. The Lucy here is everything you want it to be. The bun holds up, the beef's seasoned right, and the fries? Crisp and salty The vibe is classic neighborhood joint. Full of regulars and friendly staff who actually seem happy to be there. It's the kind of place that feels like it's been the go to for decades. Also: great weekly deals. read more

The Nook - Juicy Lucy - Fish & Chips Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I go to the Nook just about Everytime I go home! I have been sleeping on the cheese curds... i will never not order them again. They are the BEST! I would recommend getting them with the hot honey. I typically opt for a jucy Lucy type burger. I think if I lived close I would maybe branch out. Let's be real, I haven't found a jucy Lucy in Nashville so the nook hooks me up everytime. read more

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Spot on Juicy Lucy! The food was excellent, the sides (fries and onion rings) were also well prepared and delivered hot and crispy! The beer selection is also very nice and I enjoyed an amazing Downeast carmel apple cider! Arrived on a Sunday afternoon and street parking was a breeze! read more

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The main floor is reminiscent of many restaurants found throughout the country, but the lower floor is where The Nook hides it unique charm. As one descends the stairs with posters for local events and vintage beer brands, a mix of music, talking, and bowling welcomes them. Covering the dining area are dollars of years past and the faint scent of long gone cigar smoke fills the air. This is where you'll find the second bar with locals enjoying a meal and whatever game is on. When we were there, the place was full but not too loud, yes even with the mini bowling alley right next to our table. If you're gluten-free there really is nothing here for you, unless you want chicken (wings or breast) or a burger without a bun. That being said, the chicken skewers (chicken breast on a stick) we pretty good though a bit pricey in my eyes. My friend had the wings and we shared fries for the table, as they were not included with either of our meals. The Nook truly is a place to see and try if you're in the area, just try to get in early or expect to wait. read more

My daughter was craving for chicken wings after leaving an event in St. Paul, we drove around to look for a family friendly restaurant. I remembered hearing about this restaurant and glad we did before they closed. Old neighborhood restaurant, there's a bowling alley in the basement. We sat at one of the tables and ordered few appetizers. They had their own special dry rub called Minnesota wild dry rub. Chipotle garlic sauce is delicious on the wings. Small restaurant but cozy, bar seats in the front and tables towards the open face kitchen in the back. Mini juicy Lucy sliders were good too, be careful with the cheese in the middle, just give it a few minutes to cool down. read more

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Horrible hostess. Bored attitude. Didn't show us to our table, just walked right by it and threw the menus on it. Someone else ended up taking it because we were following her to a different table. Never apologized. Clearly hates her job. 4/4/26 Ruined our night. read more

I've come to The Nook twice now in the last two weeks, that's just how good the food is. When walking inside the restaurant, the upstairs has a unique dining feel, but the really cool part is downstairs where there's a bowling alley and a fun sitting area. I've tried two kinds of cheese curds on the menu, the hot honey and the spicy Cajun, and they're both really good. I've also had two of the burgers so far, the triple decker and the Guy Fieri special. This place also claims they invented the Juicy Lucy, though that's something a lot of spots in Minnesota say. As far as what to order, I actually recommend sticking with the regular burgers instead of the cheese stuffed ones. They can be a bit tricky to eat, and the cheese can either be super hot or just lukewarm. The regular burgers have a lot of unique flavors and are definitely worth trying. The staff is really nice and gave us great recommendations both times I visited. I plan on going again to check out the Wednesday and Thursday specials, and I still want to come back to try bowling. If you're in Saint Paul, definitely check this place out. It's really good. read more

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Classic MN food. I had the juicy Lucy burger and is was great but watch out for the molten cheese. Let it cool off before taking a bite or cut it first. We sat at the bar so the service was prompt and the ambiance was fun. read more

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We got seated downstairs right away, and we reviewed the menu under and surrounded by dollar bills previous customers left behind. So you can definitely say it's a casual vibe. The locals I dined with didn't know there was a bowling alley too, 8 lanes. The kids menu is a great deal, you get an entree (kid chose cheeseburger), side, dessert, and a drink for $8! Our group had various types of juicy Lucy's (called the nookie here), fries, onion rings, coleslaw. Oh and we shared cheese curds. I had the root beer on draft. Our server was friendly and helpful. Kid lit up when he got his gigantic twist soft serve in a cone (of course I had to help eat the ice cream). The burgers were great, note the cheese stuffed burgers must be medium. Onion rings were super crispy, fries kept their skin on and were also crispy (similar to in n out fries). I only wished that the basket liners were paper instead of plastic. Great place and I definitely wouldn't mind coming back during another MN visit! read more

Pickle cheese curds are amazing - and the ranch with them is killer! Got one of the cheese stuffed burgers (#7) add grilled onions. Was definitely messy, but was so worth it. Fries are also very fair-style. read more

Our group had an amazing time at The Nook! The cheese curds, leprechaun legs, burgers and fries were incredible. We topped it off with the tuxedo cake which was delicious. The service was excellent - special shout out to Dalton who made it a great experience! Will definitely be back! read more

Loved it! Did a work lunch, everyone enjoyed burgers and the best fries I've had in St. Paul. Cool place with rich history. A few places in St. Paul have slightly cheaper prices, but The Nook is definitely worth the price and I'll be back! read more

let me start off by saying I've been eating at this restaurant for many many years since I was a kid. I love their food. I usually love their service. I also love the atmosphere of the restaurant. I recently moved so I called 40 minutes early to place my order because I was on a time schedule. when I arrived, I was told my order ready in about 5 to 10 minutes after about 15 minutes. I was told that they had lost my order and it never got rang in so I'm extremely upset with the service I received today. I've never dealt with this situation from this place before, but It wasn't professional.I didn't have another 15 minutes to wait because of being on my time restriction. Disappointed I didn't get my burger and fries. read more

Not sure why this has zero reviews but damn!!! What a juicy lucy!!! The while experience there was unreal. I highly recommend!

My favorite takeout burger in St Paul. Servers and bartenders are kind and helpful. Only downside is limited squished seating but once you come sit down it's great. read more

The Nook. Can't go wrong here looking for a good burger and fresh cut fries then the Nook is great choice. Unpretentious bar serving up few craft beers and quality burgers. Never understand why more places don't make fresh cut fries like the Nook does they are so much better than the straight from the factory freezer kind most places have. Good spot. read more

Went in and asked for a table, they said 10 minutes. 45 minutes later still sitting on the bench, and they sat multiple people in front of us. Pretty frustrating read more