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    The Test Kitchen

    4.7 (80 reviews)
    ModerateDonuts, American, Burgers

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    Cinnamon sugar, glazed, plain
    Amie D.

    Y'all I've been craving for an amazing burger for weeks now ! I had plans on celebrating one of my friends/coworker bday with a lunch place of her choice and she picked TK. I mean I would go there any day but it was her day so was willing to eat salad if that's what she wanted lol. But was super excited to do it there and we both ordered burgers, I must say my craving for burgers are always high :), but when I think about TK my mind automatically goes to their Nashville chicken because it's tasty and will recommend 10/10. I got the steak burger and added fried egg to mine because why not and grilled onions with fries. We forgot the meals always came with glazed delectable donut so we ordered extra donuts but I'm not complaining about that at all-- their donuts taste heavenly! We were the first few to get there so I don't think it took long at all to get our orders and let me tell you the burger did not disappoint! I actually think that was the best burger I've had in my entire life. Even my friend loved hers and she's not into burgers like me. We tried a bunch of sauces and both loved the chipotle sauce to eat with my fries and I also got the jalapeno sauce which was like a soufflé type texture and it when well with my burger. We usually walk to TK, 10 mins walk from our job, but it worth the parking search or even ramp parking or walk if you close by. I'm ready for another burger y'all and I think I like the burger more than the Nashville chicken! Even the ghost peppers can't sway me on this lol

    Kimberly C.

    My boyfriend found this place, and based on the name and him telling me "it's just sandwiches', I was leery. However, upon hearing about the 4.9 rating on another source, I was intrigued. It's located right next to Raising Cane's, there's lots of seating, a variety of (hot) sandwiches, sides, milkshakes, and even donuts. Here's what we got: -The PAT burger= very delicious smashed patty, with thin slices of tri-strip steak, your choice of cheese, and mayo on a lightly toasted ciabatta bun. Unlike other toasted buns, this one didn't rip the roof of my mouth. I was able to add lettuce and tomatoes at no cost. It was a 5/5, and dare I say.... rivaled the Parlour Burger. -Nashville Chicken Sandwich= I only had a bite, but it was good. My BF really enjoyed it. They had 4 heat levels, and he went with #3 Ghost Pepper. He loves heat and thought it was hot. -Side of fries= thankfully we got this to share because the sandwiches were pretty filling. They're cut similarly to Five Guys, but are crispy and seasoned. The seasoning could have been a notch less, but otherwise they were tasty, All in all, I enjoyed the food, am glad he suggested it and can't wait to return.

    Double patty cheeseburger with jalapeño bacon, pickles, lettuce, and tomato. Also, these are crispy truffle seasoned fries.
    Albino D.

    This is a delivery order review. I normally don't write a review for delivery orders because I believe the overall experience is just as important. A friend of mine was raving about this cheeseburger, so I ordered on a lazy Saturday. I ordered the double patty cheeseburger with pepper cheese, jalapeño bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce. The order arrived without a bag or seal on the paper box container. This is the only reason this was not a five-star review. The burger patty was cooked with the cheese melted to a crispy goodness on the edges. This is a juicy burger (run down your hands) full of flavor. The crispy cheese on the edges was a delicious bonus. The fries were surprisingly crispy. You would think they would become soggy on the trip, but that was not the case. The truffle season was great. They are heavily seasoned, so order the plain fries if you want to reduce the sodium intake. In summary, I loved the flavor of this cheeseburger, and the fries didn't let me down with a soggy experience. Well done!

    "The Nashville" is seasoned to perfection. Came with a complimentary donut which is genius.

    The Nashville is seasoned to perfection. Comes with a complimentary donut which is genius. Chef Roger and staff provide amazing service. Great vibes and food!

    Brad L.

    Wanted to see why this place has so many great reviews and very pleased to say 5 Star Food and cool atmosphere. So many options, so I went with The OG as highly recommended by the employee. So glad I got this as it impossible to put down. Also, I didn't mention you get a free donut with a meal and it was also impossible to put down. I'm coming through here again, whether for food or stopping by for donuts. Soooooooo goood! Fries were also perfect in texture and very hot. Loaded with salt seasoning.

    The Kenny Melt with a MASSIVE side of mac and cheese!
    Jim Z.

    Wow .. I thoroughly enjoyed the Test Kitchen! I was trying to kill time before picking up a buddy at the airport, and I was hungry, so I thought I'd check out something new. So glad I stopped here! I ordered the "Kenny Melt" which is a grilled cheese sandwich with a burger patty on it. You get to choose the toppings, so I added bacon, mushrooms, cheddar and pepper jack cheese .. so good!! For a side, I had their cheesy, gooey mac and cheese ... they actually melt the cheese on top with a little torch! My "beverage" was really more like a dessert: a thick vanilla milkshake with one of their fresh, made-to-order, hot cinnamon donuts on top! Believe me, I was stuffed .. I just couldn't stop eating it, it was so good! Plus, the staff was so friendly .. the place just has a great vibe .. I can't wait to go back!

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    Came here on a Friday night with one of my buddies. Not a single customer in the restaurant, and tables had not been cleaned yet. However, the easy accessibility of ordering and paying online made up for it. The burgers have plenty of customization options. Our food came out very quickly and did not disappoint in taste. They even included a free doughnut with our purchases. The decorations are very cute, with string lights along the ceiling, a plant wall, and a decorated station for adding toppings to your doughnuts.

    Lana T.

    OVERALL: A hidden gem! I'm a sucker for donuts and these are one of the best. I can't believe I'm the first to review, but I also know that they are pretty brand new. The first time I came across them was for the gopher homecoming game when they still only had a donut cart outside on the side of the street and had yet to open up their storefront. This gopher game, I was so pleased to see they had officially opened up and I immediately went inside! FOOD: We ordered a dozen donuts (combination of glazed, sugar, and cinnamon sugar) and these are truly the fluffiest donuts. They remind me of the exact fluffiness and warmth that you would only get from a mini donut at a ballgame. I'm a big fan of cinnamon sugar, but the glazed is also so delicious. They're warm and almost melt in your mouth with how soft they are, and I love it. We also tried their beef and cheddar. We had different options to the type of flavor we wanted for it and went with the cheddar Gruyère. We are it so quickly I didn't even get a photo of it. It was on a hoagie roll and the meat was so flavorful and tender. We added pickled banana peppers to it that they have at the side which added some flavor. They also have homemade pickles as well! We ordered it with a side of fries and man, they were so well seasoned. PRICE: The prices are so reasonable! For a dozen delicious donuts it was $10. The beef and cheddar with a side of fries were also $10. Totally worth it in my opinion based on the quality of food and portion. ATMOSPHERE: They took over the bar luchador location, and it keeps that similar inside feel. SERVICE: As a small local business, they are able to take the time and actually care about their customers. They are so incredibly kind and sweet. The owner even remembered me from when I came to the stand that very first time! I guess there's not all that many people raving to them about getting on Yelp so I could review them...but now they have a location so I am more than happy to leave the first review.

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    3 years ago

    Ambiance was a little less than desirable -- dirty tables, very cold, but the food was AMAZING for a college hangout. Really excellent!

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    Thanks Dan!!!!

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    3 years ago

    Good food, friendly people. The burgers and chicken sandwich's are great! High energy neighborhood near the U of M

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    Thank You Jennifer for your fantastic comments!

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    Thank you Claire!!

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    2 years ago

    Chicken sandwich was great. Pay at the table app did not work food took longer than expected

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    2 years ago

    Ordering with a QR code was so convenient and the food came out very quickly! The vibe was also great!

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    Thanks Alli, we will work harder to get to 5 stars next time!

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    Clark! Thank you for this awesome review!

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    Thanks Amy H for this fantastic review! See you tomorrow!

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    Gretchen, thank you for this great review!

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    thanks Kevin for the fantastic review!!

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    Thanks Jonathan!!

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    Thank You Matthew for this fantastic review, can’t wait till you back!

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    3 years ago

    Great service and even better food! Would definitely recommend for anyone near the Twin Cities!

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    Thank You Gerry for the great review!

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    4 years ago

    My Philly cheese steak was hot fresh and huge. Great quality meat and toppings too. I'd come here again!

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    Mike, you are the BEST! Thanks for the review!

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    Thank you Jackie! Glad you liked it and left this fantastic review!

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    3 years ago

    Smash burgers are sooooooo good. We want to go back again. This was a delightful little surprise for us and we will definitely go back?

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    4 years ago

    Amazing food and super nice servers! The cheeseburger was amazing and the donuts were super fresh and yummy. Definitely recommend!!

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    Thank you Alana! Can’t wait to feed you guys again!

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    I'm glad I read the reviews that your loyal fat your loyal fans have written I am now a loyal fan as well thank you for the great experience

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    Ben, thanks for the loyalty!

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    Thank You Vanessa!!!!

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    4 years ago

    The Nashville Chicken sandwich was the best sandwich I've ever had! And the coleslaw was to die for. Love this place!

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    Thanks Jenny! Sorry tools so long to reply to this, see you soon!

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    4 years ago

    We had the most delicious lunch - burger, tots and shake. Service equally fantastic. Can't wait to come back!

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    Nancy, thanks for the five stars and we can’t wait till you come back!

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    Fantastic review Alyson!

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    The donuts here are are so good!! Rae and the owner were so helpful and kind! Great customer service as well!

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    Thank You Ava for the wonderful comments!

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    Thanks Jason!

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    katie and jenna are the best!! super nice and very friendly!! best donuts in stadium village!!

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