The Best Burger Joints In Minneapolis Minnesota

Though it’s the biggest city in the Upper Midwest, Minneapolis, Minnesota feels much smaller due to the pervading ‘Minnesota Nice’ attitude of the unfailingly polite residents of the Twin Cities region. Big business and high culture define the city, which hosts the headquarters of Target and 3M and the second highest number of live theaters per capita in the country. Navigating Minneapolis’ widespread culinary scene is tough enough, so we’ve provided a list of the eight best places in Minneapolis to get the city’s best takes on America’s perennial classic food – the hamburger.

1. My Burger

Restaurant, American, Vegetarian, Vegan, Fast Food

Launched in 2004, this local chain makes simple, hand-made burgers using only the highest quality ingredients local to Minnesota. Clean and unpretentious, My Burger has locations in Calhoun, Downtown, and Stadium Village near the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus. Make sure to add cajun spices, teriyaki sauce, and an egg on your burger to get the full My Burger experience. Visit the Calhoun location to have an after-dinner evening walk by the nearby scenic and splendid Lake Calhoun.

2. Red Cow Minneapolis

Restaurant, American, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

With locations in both Downtown and the North Loop, Red Cow Minneapolis is one of Minneapolis’ best known and most awarded burger restaurants. Unique burgers, such as the Barcelona which has prosciutto, piquillo pepper, pepper aioli, paired with numerous fine wines, craft beers and appetizers provide an updated and modern burger joint. Red Cow is a sophisticated update on a classic tavern experience in the Twin Cities.

3. Cafe & Bar Lurcat

Restaurant, American, Vegetarian, Coffee, Beer

Located right next to Loring Park, Cafe & Bar Lurcat was voted Best Burger by St. Paul Magazine in 2015. Cafe Lurcat focuses on American cuisine prepared with fresh, artisanal ingredients and was also voted best wine bar by City Pages. So, anyone looking to have wine with their burgers has found the perfect spot in Minneapolis to do just that at this restaurant.