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    Casper's and Runyon's Nook

    4.3 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Ariana E.

    Hip burger joint with a bowling alley! The whole place is an experience. We got seated downstairs, and there are dollar bills plastered all over the walls and ceiling. Very unique concept. I wish I knew about this earlier so I could have decorated my own dollar bill and taped it to the restaurant. So if you plan to visit, plan ahead! I got the original juicy lucy burger, and my spouse got the Molitor burger. Fun fact, I found out that Paul Molitor went to the high school right across the street from The Nook! Both of the burgers were delicious and lived up to the juicy name. The burger comes with fries, which were pretty tasty, too. The downstairs has a couple of tables, but it is on the smaller side. We were able to get a table. I did see that people after us had to wait, and you can watch people bowl while you wait, which is pretty neat. The service is a bit on the slower side, but our server was also the bartender, so I understand they did not have a lot of staff available. All in all, this is a fun spot to grab a drink, get a burger, and even do a few rounds of bowling!

    Sabrina B.

    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.

    Wings and cheese curds
    Ken T.

    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.

    Joe Maur burger
    Mikena S.

    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.

    Joel Jr. M.

    The Nook is easily one of the best burger spots I've been to in Minnesota. The burgers are consistently great, but the honey cheese curds are on another level and honestly a must order. One of the coolest parts about this place is the bowling alley in the basement, which makes it feel like more than just a typical bar and grill. The service has always been great in my experience, with staff that are friendly and on top of everything. I can definitely see why it got featured by Guy Fieri, and it is absolutely worth the visit.

    Juicy Nookie Burger
    Dianna N.

    We were seated right away on Sunday evening. Service was alright, but our server seemed to be way more friendly towards the other tables. She did check on us to ensure we had everything we needed and refilled our waters. The root beer float that comes with the Down N Out Burger had the tiniest sliver of vanilla ice cream (forgot to take a photo). Burger was good. My husband wasn't a big fan of the type of cheese for his Juicy Nookie Burger. Very chill vibe inside and next time we'll get the cheese curds. If I recall they have pretty good curds.

    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 Burger
    Rachel S.

    Great spot with friendly quick service. Came early and sat quickly, the bar area was filling up for happy hour as we left. Burger was tasty, my cheese filling squirted out and it could have been a little juicier without it but I just dipped and was very happy with my pick! Really tasty crispy fries too.

    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.

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    Amanda B.

    The best of the best is at the Nook. I had frequented this dive many times for lunch during the day and just went on a Sunday night. The place was hoppin but we were seated within 5 minutes (table for 5). The nook curds (maple glaze and bacon) is unmatched. The service is perfect - friendly and attentive. Street parking is the only option. We just parked one street over. I was happy to see the bowling alley downstairs was alive and well. Congrats on being a delicious place that everyone loves!

    #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.

    Juicy Lucy
    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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    Hands down the BEST burger in town. To top it off the service is great too. An absolute gem in St. Paul.

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    Most people pick one of the Juicy Lucy options, but my favorite has always been the Matt Burke. Double burger with pepper jack cheese.

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    I have no idea as bf and I were in only for the weekend but I'm thinking probably since the business has blown up since their double appearance on triple d. I will tell that they only serve beer and wine.

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