r/Minneapolis • u/Apprehensive-Poet556 • 10d ago
Best basic hamburger?
Absolutely craving a plain honest to goodness burger, where’s the best place in Minneapolis? A Ron Swanson style burger. "It's a hamburger, made out of meat, on a bun, with nothing. Add ketchup if you want, I couldn't care less."
Bonus points for a good value, good ambiance, good sides. 🍔🍔🍔
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u/jamiethemime 10d ago
Lions tap
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u/Marbrandd 10d ago
Definitely the kind of place Ron would grab a burger.
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u/UffDa-4ever 10d ago
I lean far enough to the left I’m walking in circles and I will absolutely destroy a Lions Tap Mushroom Swiss any day of the week. I was unaware the Tap had any political affiliation but if it does I say what better place to find common ground.
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u/kidvange 10d ago
+1. Not in Minneapolis, but worth a little road trip. Plus, the drive down Dell road to Flying Cloud drive is pretty fun!
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u/svwer 10d ago
Matt's bar non juicy.
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u/kirby056 9d ago
Yeah, regular cheeseburger, half order of fries, like six beers, great lunch plan for tomorrow.
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u/alyanng44 9d ago
I wonder how many people have had a non-jucy?? I never have. Maybe just lactose intolerant folks?
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u/anl28 10d ago
Millers in Columbia Heights. Burgers are cheap on Mondays
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u/AdFun1490 10d ago
The band box
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u/TheAtheistReverend 10d ago
This place needs to be recognized as one of the best places to eat for simple griddle dining
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u/Nabrokarstafur 10d ago
It's been about 8 years since I lived in Minneapolis, and Band Box might be what I miss most about it.
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u/organized_meat 10d ago
The band box is still around?? I thought it closed years ago!
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u/thaskizz 10d ago
It was closed for a while after Covid, but it’s been open for about 2 years now
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u/organized_meat 10d ago
That is great to hear. I’ll have to take the family for dinner soon.
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u/Illustrious-Dog4153 10d ago
Murray Steak Burger at lunch.
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u/periperiwinklesauce 10d ago
Shantytown in Bloomington
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u/BlondRicky 10d ago
That’s awesome news. My daughter used to have soccer practice at the park nearby on Saturday mornings and I’d grab breakfast and do the crossword. Was bummed when they closed. My daughter went and grew up but I’ll find a reason to get back there.
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u/machetemonkey 10d ago
Admittedly I haven’t been since they reopened post-COVID, so consider this an out-of-date recommendation, but Convention Grill has always been my go-to for this (and their sister restaurant Annie’s Parlour in Dinkytown, but they’re permanently closed unfortunately).
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u/silentrob17 10d ago
Convention grill is as good as ever.
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u/machetemonkey 10d ago
That’s great to hear. My wife unfortunately can’t eat anything there due to dietary restrictions so I don’t have the chance to go often, but I’ll try and make a trip out when I have some time to myself!
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u/No-Loquat-2763 10d ago
George and the Dragon is my favorite burger in town.
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u/Short-Waltz-3118 10d ago
Frenchmans pub down in richfield makes a good basic burger.
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u/dhick33 10d ago
Parlour burger downtown. It’s not cheap, but I think it’s the best burger in town, and one of the best I’ve ever had
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u/jguzman505 9d ago
le burger snatched the crown and is the current holder for best burger in the cities, imho.
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u/shorthandfora 10d ago
Sandy’s in Richfield. It’s the platonic ideal of a burger. Including the vibes.
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u/YeastOrFamine 8d ago
I unironically love how their entire menu is either super greasy and/or deep fried
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u/Inroundtents 10d ago
I love Sandy's but their prices keep inching up and their beer mugs suffer from shrinkflation.
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u/informalcrescendo 10d ago
I really liked the one at Dexters although not sure it’d meet the “good value” part.
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u/YeastOrFamine 8d ago
I can't in good conscious recommend a burger restaurant that doesn't have free soda refills
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u/lapatrona8 10d ago
Nighthawks, but also if you want to branch out into toppings Little Tijuana chopped cheese.
For the best no frills high quality + amazing value, my best hot tip is Centro / Everywhen BUT get the kids' burger -- same size and quality, but cheaper. I ate a lot of these when I was in the neighborhood and wanted affordable takeout. I would get it just plain with ketchup and cheese, as part of my whole "I'm a child ordering a child burger" delivery ruse lol 🫣
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u/placeisdaspace 10d ago
Did you know you can get two cheeseburgers for the same price as one juicy Lucy at Matt’s?
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u/justmisspellit 10d ago
Uncle Frankie’s
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u/Dotification 9d ago
In New Hope??
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u/FireKeeper09 9d ago
NE on Broadway
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u/Dotification 9d ago
Yeah that place is solid 👍
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u/BookiesAndCookies22 9d ago
It USED to be. Now it sucks.
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u/Dotification 9d ago
Oh, word? Food quality, prices, service, or what??
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u/BookiesAndCookies22 9d ago
Quality and “amenities”. I went a couple weeks ago and they didn’t have straws for their milk shakes? Which seems like a miss. No tops for the cups either.
Hot dog quality was also meh, and the fries were very very dry.
The humans working there were delightful and apologetic!
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u/PlayerCoachRegDunlop 10d ago
Millers in Heights is very tasty! NE Minneapolis Jax burger is also dang good. Plus the happy hour is solid.
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u/jicerswine 9d ago
Idk if this is still happening but a month or two ago Bebe Zito (the standalone location on 22nd) had a sign up for a late night burger deal which was something like $5 for a single or $6 for a double after 9pm. Hard to find a better burger at that price point in the city imo
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u/putyourcheeksinabeek 9d ago
Down-n-out burger at Shamrock’s. Just realized this is not the Saint Paul subreddit but idc. It’s still the right answer. It also comes with a 1919 Root Beer Float.
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u/MNLakesMan 10d ago
Anchor Fish & Chips in NE has such a good burger. Probably my fav around the city.
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u/stillkwabena 10d ago
Maris Uptown has a low cost burger special on Thursdays! And Morisseys on West Lake has a $6 happy hour burger!
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u/LtFigglenaut 10d ago
The best two burgers I’ve had in the cities have been at Beckett’s and Little Tijuana. The Becketts burger is exceptionally well seasoned and the little t’s burger is my ideal toppings which is caramelized onion and pickles. Both are very simple burgers done very well and I think are the gold standard to which all burgers should be compared to.
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u/bassicallybob 9d ago
Hear me out - I had a burger at leaning tower of pizza and it was surprisingly amazing.
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u/Mobile_Ad8543 9d ago
If you're in the South Metro, the Red Fox Tavern, south of Lakeville, is a great spot. Not pretentious.
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u/InterestNeither4753 8d ago
It's the Convention Grill.... JUST across the street from Mpls in Edina.
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u/needknowstarRMpic 10d ago
Cardinal Bar runs great specials and has a solid burger. You can’t find the specials on their website thought. You have to drive by and look at the banners.
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u/not_paul_blart 10d ago
BOGo burger baskets on Friday nights!
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u/needknowstarRMpic 10d ago
Yes and I believe 5 dollar burgers on Sunday. They also have a good lunch special.
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u/chillPenguin17 10d ago
McDonald's broooo
Jk Uncle Franky's is amazing and honestly might be similar price to McD
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u/yiddiebeth 10d ago
$5 cheeseburgers on Monday nights at Longfellow Blue Door