There needs to be an option for bonus stars for places like this. The entire menu looked amazing but the owner recommended the Philly for first-timers and he wasn't wrong! The Philly and fries were both amazing (they have fry sauce that was great too) plus peppers, pickles, and anything else you might need. Every staff member I interacted with was beyond nice, I think it's a family shop. Comfortable tables with plenty of seating and good music. Every meal comes with a free donut, and don't sleep on it as the donuts are killer! I can't wait to come back with some coworkers. read more

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I was so excited to try our test kitchen. It was simple to order and the donut was wonderful! The food otherwise was greasier than I would like, but it had a nice flavor. It was super fun that they had a topping bar - the kids loved it! read more

I went here all the time when I went to the U and still come back at least once a month because there is no better counter service place than here! We've brought it to picnics, for movie night, eaten there, and it's all absolutely fantastic. Every sandwich I've tried is packed with flavor and a great value compared to how expensive other places are. My favorite is the Philly or the chicken sandwich combo deal they have for ~$10 during the school year that comes with fries and a donut. The staff is always really nice and makes everything to order. It's never busy when I go so it comes out quickly. They have a lot of tables to sit there. It's tucked away in the middle of stadium village but has some street parking to the side. They definitely have the best food at the U and is worth making a trip in! read more

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Okay this place looked really cool! The concept drew me in and we finally caved. We arrived on a Wednesday evening around 630, parking is hard and it's not the most easiest location. I got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and a cookies and cream shake. The chicken was really good, but the sandwich fell apart- not biggy but super messy. The fries were good and the shake was great! My meal should have come with a donut but they were out. My friend for the philly combo and really enjoyed the sandwich and fries. Her meal did not come with a donut so she ordered some...they were sold out. When she asked for a refund the staff told her they weren't sure how to do it and would have to call their boss. Needless to say they never followed up and we paid for donuts we never got. That was the biggest let down because they have a donut bar where you can add your own toppings- looks fun and was a big reason we came but we didn't get to use it. I would recommend checking it out because it's a cool concept but they need to train their staff a little more before I come back. read more

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 read more

The Test Kitchen - Cinnamon sugar, glazed, plain - Donuts Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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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. read more

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It was -9 on the day I visited, so it was a little quiet. Ordered the Nashville Chicken sandwich-cayenne spice, fries and a drink. The chicken sandwich was a work of art. Crispy, craggy, well seasoned chicken, dill slaw and homemade pickles. The creamy Cole slaw and seven additional dill pickles Ieventyalky destroy the bun, but the chicken stayed crispy. You will need more napkins. Made to order fries, fry sauce and an epic surprise- lighter than air donut, perfectly glazed. You will weep with joy. read more

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! read more

The Test Kitchen - Double patty cheeseburger with jalapeño bacon, pickles, lettuce, and tomato. Also, these are crispy truffle seasoned fries. - Donuts Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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. read more

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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! read more

The Test Kitchen - "The Nashville" is seasoned to perfection. Came with a complimentary donut which is genius. - Donuts Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Donut : Holy Cow, amazing Chicken : too greasy to enjoy Cheese Curds : Should have ordered 2 orders and ditched the chicken... There are some things I'd change about restaurant layout and ease of getting your donut the way you want when it's delivered to your table for dine in.. but man... the Mexican Vanilla glaze. That is some seriously delicious stuff. Maple glaze equally good. Cheese curds were scrumptious. But honestly, I don't get the chicken. The honey sauce made it too soggy to eat. Just falls apart, and not in a tender way. If I went back, it would be to try the shakes, and not get a main meal... The folks working there were awesome. Manager attentive and wants to make the place better. Requesting feedback throughout the day. He'll make it better every day, no doubt. read more

The best donuts I've had in a long, long time. Maybe ever. Only in the mood for one? Get 1/2 dozen. Also, they gave me an extra.

Surprisingly good smash burgers and tons of condiments to choose from. Free donut with each purchase is a fun surprise

I really enjoyed the food and vibes here. I was really excited that a donut came with the meal. It was plenty of food. I didn't finish it. The donuts were my favorite part of the meal. read more

Great food and service! The free donut was amazing. Glad we made a stop here on our tour of Minneapolis.

Ok, folks, let's cut right to the chase. I've been in this game a long time. Longer than most of you have been alive. I was running this game when you were a mere twinkle in your father's eye. I need you to listen carefully: the Test Kitchen is MAJESTIC. An absolutely spectacular restaurant. You can blind fold yourself, or your beautiful partner if you are so lucky, and throw a dart at the menu. Provided you have a shred of coordination, anything that you hit on the menu will be DELICIOUS. It's all unbelievable. Burgers, steak and cheese, chicken sandwich, shakes, donuts. Oh my gosh. I live to write these reviews. I was born for this. It is rare I am rendered speechless. I was speechless after eating at The Test Kitchen. Trust me. Listen to the gray hair of experience. You must try this restaurant if you want any chance of making it in this food world. It's that's simple. A true 5 star!!!! Tell them I sent you. read more

A MUST if you are In Minneapolis or close to campus! Burgers are excellent. Fries are the best! The egg sandwich is really, really good! The condiments for everything are unique and delicious! The tomato soup is amazing and slaw is terrific too. The doughnuts, though, make the entire experience perfect. Highly recommend lunch or dinner here. It's so good. We go every trip to Minneapolis. read more

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! read more

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UPDATE! Came in today and I wish I had more to add to my review. The workers were still very nice, the ambiance is chill, every single food item was fantastic. I'm sad that I live far away now haha read more

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. read more

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Hustle on over to see what new in the test kitchen. It was all delicious from the burger slaw and fries to the donuts! The meat is awesome too. We will be back. Right next door to Canes. read more

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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. read more

The Test Kitchen - Our orders - Donuts Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The staff was super friendly and helpful, even though we came in half an hour before closing. Best chicken bacon ranch burger I've ever had. Juicy, crispy, awesome bacon. Highly recommend. Decent pricing too. read more

Yummy, decadent food!!! Come hungry! Doughnuts are the fresh and delicious! In the heart of West Bank - don't let that scare you. Lots of parking nearby. read more

Excellent customer service. Well spiced and crunchy fries. Freshly cooked chicken sandwich. Excellent donut melted in my mouth.

Service was great as they messed up my order but quickly fixed it! Very chill atmosphere. Donuts are delish read more

The Test Kitchen - Chicken wrap - Donuts Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My experience here was bad in every respect. I waited for a long time for my order and finally asked about it. They had just put it under a heat lamp and never called my name while I was sitting there the whole time. The meat in the burger was horrible. If it had not tasted old, it would have had no flavor at all. The fries were overcooked and inedible. The donut was just a ball of grease. The donut toppings had not been replenished so I couldn't even put anything on it to make it better. I ended up taking just a few bites and threw nearly the whole meal away. At least it cost a lot. read more

Awesome food, great value. The doughnut was crispy on the outside and soft of the inside. The egg sandwich was perfect.

Fun places to check out when in Dinkytown. The donuts are out of this world! Will be going back to test the next food "experiments."

The malts came with donuts and were delicious! The burgers were just ok. I've definitely had better. Cute place though.

I think this is the 5th time I've been here and every time I wonder why I don't come more! Today I had the cheesy chicken Sammy and I uad an out of body experience- the sandwich sent me to nirvana! I had to eat it an hour after I ordered it because of work and still amazing!! The owner is the kindest dude around. A man with a dream and passion you can taste in his food. Next time you're around the U pick Test Kitchen over anything else. You won't be sorry, I promise. read more

Sandwich is solid. It's a lot of food. Milkshake is good. Was so full didn't really eat much of the donuts but it's okay. Overall a good place for something different read more

the food was incredible!!! the service was good and very fast!!! the vibe was really good and it was chill and cozy.

I had to order 4 dozen donuts for work last minute with a co-worker, and the team there worked so fast, and were so kind! So appreciative of the hospitality! They had so many helpful tips, suggestions and really made my first time there memorable. I went back later in the day for lunch with a friend and had their burger (I wish I remembered what it was called cause it was soooo darn delicious)! I added bacon, mushrooms and onions and it was so mouth watering. If you're looking for a big, juicy, hearty burger with toppings of your choice, then you've got to go to The Test Kitchen, even the bun was toasty with a nice soft crunch. Don't get me started with the seasoned fries, which were seasoned very well (not just salt) and were crunchy. Didn't even realize they were seasoned so that was a lovely surprise. The donuts are made fresh, they remind me of the Minnesota State Fair! They smell and taste just like the mini donuts you find at the fair. You get three for like $4 or a dozen for $13. There are 4 different flavors: plain, glazed, sugar or cinnamon sugar and you can also mix-and-match which is a pretty awesome thing. I got to try 3/4 flavors and 10/10 recommend. I also love that they have this table where you can add all different kinds of icing flavors and toppings to your donuts like lemon icing, peanut butter icing, strawberry icing, chocolate icing or blueberry icing. They also have sprinkles!!! It's a really fun and interactive thing to do with friends or for a surprise date night. If you don't know what you want to do, there are also recommendations of fun recipes to try! Good service, friendly, welcoming, clean, and a good ambiance. read more

So happy this place is 5 min from where I stay! The sandwiches and fries are legit! The donuts are some of the best I've had in the Twin Cities. Definitely check them out! read more

No air conditioning. Food was alright. Donut bar was great with good donuts and many toppings to choose from.

Excellent food and great service. Definitely will return! Highly recommend a visit to this place.

Drop what you're doing and GO THERE IMMEDIATELY! I'm using a coworking location nearby and since I found the place it has become my daily ritual. The steak sandwich, the seasoned fries, the clam chowder, the DONUTS...delectable, every one. I also enjoy doodling on their "what would the donut of the future look like?" drawing desk. The vibe is great, the food amazing, the staff courteous and clearly enjoying their work. WHY ARE YOU STILL READING GO GO GO read more

What an absolute gem. Had the pleasure to eat here a dozen or more times while in town for work. Didn't have a single bad meal. Everything is delicious, but if you had to pin me down I'd recommend The Pat make it juicy with Gruyere cheese and a ton of there homemade pickles w the tots and curds for tour sides with all the awesome sauces read more

The Test Kitchen - The Pat make it juicy - Donuts Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

DELICIOUS! My husband and I have very high standards when it comes to food. We ordered the hot honey chicken sandwich- I love that they use thighs instead of breast, much juicier. The hot honey was EVERYTHING! Between having it on the chicken and serving it with the cheese curds (which by themselves were impeccable)- unbelievable. The crunch burger is in my top 3 favorite burgers of all time. The "cheese skirt" is perfection. Shakes were good, donuts were yummy and fresh. Come hungry, leave ready for a nap! We will be back. read more