Nook

651-698-4347
492 Hamline Ave S
St Paul, MN 55116
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Customer Reviews (58 reviews)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jan 28, 2010
Ive had almost every burger on the menu, all are incredible. The nook is a hidden gem, it had a lot of character! Burgers are too die for!... (more)

jelynnve

on Citysearch Jan 02, 2010
The burgers here are fabulous. The service needs some work. They are always busy but it seems they only pay attention to people who are drinking. I always have to ask to get my soda refilled. On this occasion I ordered an... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Dec 05, 2009
I grew up 2 blocks away and have been enjoying this hole in the wall for close to 40 years. When Mickey sold the place we thought it was ove... (more)

fireyram

on Citysearch Oct 23, 2009
I've been here a number of times within the past year and the experience has been inconsistent, and mostly on the bad side. There's usually a really long wait to get seated, which I wouldn't mind, except I would expect... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Oct 01, 2009
All I say is WOW! I lived in the St. Paul area for 12 years and never had a nook burger. a colleague escorted me and 4 others to an experie... (more)

beezy563

on Citysearch Jun 22, 2009
Every time I have been to the Nook, I have truly enjoyed the burgers that I have had. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone. I have never had such a juicy delicious burger in my life. the last time i went, on a... (more)

battles12

on Citysearch Apr 29, 2009
WE LOVE IT! Nookie Burger, buffalo chicken burger, awesome beers, great environment. Sigh... love it. (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Feb 27, 2009
Although you need to wait for a table, the food is worth it! The burgers are AWESOME! The fried green beans are top notch and the fries are ... (more)

martiniblonde

on Citysearch Feb 21, 2009
Hands down these are the best burgers in Minnesota. Loved the Paul Molitor. Plan on waiting for a table though. I have yet to visit the Nook and there is no wait. If you have a little patience, you will be rewarded with... (more)

hage0269

on Citysearch Jan 28, 2009
I love the juicy nookie with fried onions and fresh cut fries. LOVE! I also love the pizza here. I don't love the cramped room nor the atmosphere. Plus, it can take awhile to receive your food. FOR SURE the best burger in... (more)

cgcrazed

on Citysearch Jan 22, 2009
The burgers and fries are really good! Love coming here when I'm in the area and my only complaint is how busy it is! (more)

mike93xrocks8181

on Citysearch Jan 20, 2009
I went to the Nook with my friend after seeing it on the Food Network.. We went in the afternoon and both order the juicy lucy. It was amazing and the fries to. The burger was much better then Matts bar. I would take my out of... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Dec 29, 2008
The Nook has a strong reputation in the Twin Cities, which is puzzling. I've found the place to be consistently mediocre at best, and a l... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Dec 27, 2008
We are from North Dakota. We saw the Nook on The Food Network with Guy Fieri. My son thought we should check it out the next time we were in... (more)

craig712

on Citysearch Dec 12, 2008
I had heard from friends from the area that The Nook was the place to go for good food. Never bothered to try it since I'm not from the area. Saw it on Food Network and finally decided I had to give it a shot and I was NOT... (more)

mnvet101

on Citysearch Oct 16, 2008
When I first looked at the outside of this small liitle nook as I was looking for a space to park I was questioning how DDD could have fit there cameras and Guy's big mouth in there. All 10 tables were full at 2 PM. Luckily... (more)

lauashcun

on Citysearch Oct 10, 2008
These burgers have to be the best burgers I have ever tasted. The cheese inside the juicy nookies is hot and creamy and is amazing on their awesome fries! I have been there multitudes of times and if I wasn't getting... (more)

mediumhusky

on Citysearch Sep 21, 2008
Saw the place on the food network and had to check it out! I got the Juicy Nookie and it was money. If you love burgers check the place out. Don't forget to order some fries, home made and excellent! The place was a little... (more)

lbenish

on Citysearch Sep 13, 2008
I had the Jucy Lucy and I thought it was to salty. It was Ok ,but I have had a better one at Buffalo Tap in Savage. The fries were good but mine where cold. (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jul 30, 2008
We also saw this on Food Network and decided to give it a try. We live in Cincinnati Ohio but love to travel, so this past week we went to ... (more)

soon2bmrs

on Citysearch May 29, 2008
My fiance and I are huge foodies. We love the Food Network and saw The Nook on Guy Fieri's Dinner, Drive-Ins, and Dives, so we had to go since we were going to be in St. Paul! The burgers are amazing! I had the burger stuffed... (more)

amasnica

on Citysearch May 01, 2008
The first time I went there I didn't like my burger at all. The cheese they put on top was one large chunk that didn't even melt and was rubbery. At the insistence of my husband we went again and I had the Alumni burger with... (more)

ramaker_food

on Citysearch Mar 26, 2008
This is a long over due review! This is the best burger! The best juicy lucy (I order the Molitor). I had wondered if I was bias but my friends confirmed my opinion; better tan Matt's, 5/8, Chatterbox, Herkemier, etc. It... (more)

betsi100

on Citysearch Mar 19, 2008
Excellent hand-formed burgers done to your order, great fries, onion rings, and beer. Try to snag a spot at the bar as it is ALWAYS busy here. The service is efficient and if you LOVE burgers as much as I do, you will LOVE... (more)

TomandCarol

on Citysearch Feb 29, 2008
By far the best burgers around. Great selection of beers. Friendly employees and hands on owners. It's worth the wait!! (more)

lurlene001

on Citysearch Feb 23, 2008
What a joint!!! We have been there a couple times. The place is small and the atmosphere is cozy, so be prepared to wait. The wait is worth it. The staff is fantastic. They all have smiles whether they are waiting on you or... (more)

reba05

on Citysearch Feb 19, 2008
I have heard so many great compliments about the burgers at this place, but wonder when is the best time to go? I recently moved just blocks away and was very excited to be so close to hopefully get in at a random time.... (more)

OnionRingsRule

on Citysearch Feb 18, 2008
I love burgers and fries and drove 26 miles to try them at The Nook for lunch today. By 10:45 there were about 15 of us standing outside in -19 wind chill temp, but doors were not opened until 11:00. Once inside we were told... (more)

slylab

on Citysearch Feb 12, 2008
I love many burgers for different reasons. This one I love because of the bar food quality. Meat - good, cheese - good, buns - good, together excellent! It comes in a basket, that's what I mean by bar food. The fries... (more)

Packergirl

on Citysearch Feb 10, 2008
The best burger place in the Twin Cities by far. We all had a different burger and they were all fantastic - as were the perfectly beer-battered onion rings that we ordered as a side. The fries are homemade and totally... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Feb 09, 2008
This place is great. I saw it on Food Network with Guy Fieri and I decided to go check it out. It was quite busy at 1:30pm on Sunday. We wer... (more)

StuartBeee

on Citysearch Feb 03, 2008
This dive of a burger joint is a 5 star in my book because it does everything you expect in a classic burger. It's big, it's cheezy, it's hot, it comes in a basket, it has really good crispy dark golden fries next to it. The... (more)

lacroyalty

on Citysearch Feb 02, 2008
By far the best place that I have ever gotten a burger from in my life!!!!! It is small, and it is crowded, but the food is so delicous it completely takes your mind away from the crowd. Give it a try you WON'T be... (more)

brada55306

on Citysearch Jan 26, 2008
The Nook is a great place to go to get an awesome burger, and fries. Beer is a always flowing, lots of people, and a great bar atmosphere. The menu is also full of different options if you want to stray away from the norm,... (more)

CarolMomof4

on Citysearch Jan 21, 2008
While I was there I listened to the wait staff be mad about people calling for directions, due to Diners Drive inns and Dives review of them., hummm seems like free national advertising to me. Also the burgers were... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jan 10, 2008
This little place is far too unrecognized. Amazing burgers.. the Juicy Lucy is by far my favorite, but all the other burgers I've tried have... (more)

iulus_ascanius

on Citysearch Jan 02, 2008
Great burgers, although slightly greasy. It's the buzz and fell of the places that wins it. If you're looking for a disctinctive hole-in-the-wall neighborhood burger joint, this is it. Only got 4/5 stars because it... (more)

mandgsmom

on Citysearch Aug 07, 2007
I use this website all the time to look up other people's reviews of restaurants and this was the first time I've been so excited that I signed up for an account so I could write my own review. I'd been meaning to try a Nook... (more)

ramaker_critic

on Citysearch Apr 09, 2007
This place is one of our favorites. I actually have them on speed dial to check if they have tables open. The burgers are great. Pepper Jack cheese inside the burger?!!! I wear my Nook T-shirt proudly after taking their... (more)

djerotica

on Citysearch Nov 19, 2006
Let's face it, sometimes we just want a good burger in a chill atmosphere. The Nook is the place to go for just that. It's the neighborhood burger joint. It's always overflowing with people and that 's a good thing. The... (more)
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