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    The Nook

    4.2 (25 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Travis H.

    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.

    Juicy nookie(Lucy)- it had no real flavor and the meat was very raw inside. Would not get this burger here again. Fries were VERY good!
    Nicole N.

    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.

    #7 burger with sweet potato fries and chicken wings
    Ally M.

    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!

    Appetizers: fried string beans (fried "leprechaun legs" $11.25) and cheese curds drizzled in honey (Nook curds, $13.25)
    Evelyn F.

    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.

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    Randall B.

    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.

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    Lana B.

    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.

    Brian S.

    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!

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    Tippy P.

    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.

    Tai B.

    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.

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

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