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The Nook is a four star restaurant in Saint Paul. This is a great place. It's known for its hamburgers. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I know all my reviews have been 5 stars, but aparently I only eat at the best!!The nook special is a must have when you go here. You must love American cheese, though. This thing is cheeeesesy! I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty burgers, but the salt hangover is not worth it. Dollar burgers on Mondays are a definite budget saver. Nice little family Saint Paul joint. Seating is limited. Good for a first date or to watch...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm. this is one place that, I think, is a little emperor's new clothes-ish. I mean, it is pretty cool inside, but the burgers were very ordinary state fair venue. I was thinking big thick juicy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came here after a round at highland national golf course. they have a 2 for 1 beer deal for golfers and i tried the paul molitor - pepper jack cheese stuffed burger with fries. as i expected, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, and actually much more vegetarian friendly than one might guess. I went with a huge meat-eater, and he completed the Nook challenge -- the first burger went down great for him, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my last meal as a meat-eater (ok - just during the 40 days of lent...but still). I came here wanting THE BEST BURGER EVER. It was close. I got the famous Jucy Lucy...which was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live about 50 feet from The Nook which means I live next to simply the best burgers you can find the Twin Cities, perhaps the Midwest. Go on Monday nights and be willing to wait for a table to do...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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Every time we go here we have a group of about 5 or 6 people and while there is always a wait the bar staff are friendly and patrons are talkative as well as colorful. The burgers here are always great, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The bottom line is that the Nookie Lucy is a solid burger. But, it's not as good as Matt's and the wait is ridiculous. Go anytime around the dinner hour and expect a half hour wait - if you're lucky....
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the deal. I've been a huge fan of Matt's Bar and its Jucy Lucy for most of my adult life. Sure, I've heard about its imitators over the years, but I always figured, "What's the point?" After...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh good Lord....please believe the hype! This place, hands down serves the best hamburger in the world. I took my husband there, who is constantly in search of the best burger. His search is over. We...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can get nookied out. So when I'm here, I only get the cheeseburger and fries. It's still a wait, but even longer for a nookie which I reserve for Shamrocks. I know this place doesn't need another...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The 6 of us climbed out of the SUV for a team outing on a frigid 0 degree day to head into a place I have heard great reviews of for the last couple of months.A couple blocks off of Snelling is The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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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!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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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 lunch visit earlier today continued that trend. Specifically- 1. Being...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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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 the Cities. It was all Guy said it was. We go there every time we...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The nook is a tiny burger and beer joint across the street from Cretin DH High School. There are only 8 or 10 tables, so the place is usually full and it can take awhile to get your food. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy Juicy Nookie. Messy, but good messy. Probably the best burger I've had in the cities. It is crowded, and this was on a cold weeknight, so it'll probably be awhile till we go back unless we can...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a straight up carnivore and thank god for The Nook!The Nookie Challenge is a hardcore carnivores delight. Two Doublestack Nookies with fries (those fries are amazng too) all in one sitting. I did...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
That damned Guy Fieri is at the very top of my s--- list for outing the Nook on his Food Network show last year. This was one of my favorite places -- really, the best burger place I've possibly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously... Every time I go to this place, I end up having an orgasmic experience at the table. That's right, people. I don't want till I get home. I just do 'er up right there. That first bite...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know how I said I'd make babies with the egg rolls at Cali's? Well, I would cheat on said egg rolls to bump uglies with the Juicy Nooky. These burgers are the stuff of legend and will be written...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I watch way to much Food Network and saw this place on Guy's Dinner, Dive In's, and Drives. My husband loves his burgers and one of his requests while on our trip to Minnesota was to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been hearing about this place for years. Finally stopped in with my dad while he was in town. The place was fairly packed by 6pm on a friday (not surprising). Line out the door. By the time we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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Saw the TV show, read the reviews, and then went there expecting a great...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well "I'm a fan" might be untrue, as I didn't get to eat there, but based on how jam-packed it was, many many people are obviously fans.I tried to eat here last night. I say "tried" because we waited...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although I live in Boston now, every single time I come home, the first place I head is to the Nook for a Juicy Nookie. They are the best burgers you will find anywhere! AMAZING!
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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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.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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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 St. Paul to visit friends and to give this place a try. First off, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I knew I was making a special trip up to the twin cities for the first time and decided to partake in finding some dive restaurants that were recommended by Guy Fiery on the Food network....
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Things I Learned after Moving out of My Parent's House:--you won't die if you drink soda before noon--it isn't always bad news when the phone rings after 8 p.m.--Big Buck Hunter is everywhere--its...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Burger!!! When I lived in Denver my friend and I searched for the greatest burger in the Denver area and this place would have won that search. What sets it apart is the cheese in the middle...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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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,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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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,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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The Juicy Lucy's are great - sometimes. It gets so busy that I have also had...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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By far the best burgers around. Great selection of beers. Friendly employees and hands on owners. It's worth the wait!!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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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....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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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 were put on a waiting list but it didn't take too long. The place is...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't forget the pizza. When's the last time you went in and had a Heggie's pizza from one of those little bar ovens? Have them throw on some onions and peppers and you are set. Not into the crowds?...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The other reviewers hit both sides of the burger question. Personally, I find the Juicy Lucy here just as good as the Gold Standard served at Matt's Bar over on Cedar in Minneapolis. I also find the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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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 been phenomenal too. All I can tell you is plan ahead and get there...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This joint has more history than a glacier! Currently, they serve an average burger on the "too large" size. The fries are extremely greasy.Now that it's an apparently "hip" place, it's hard to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger I have ever had. Nice selection of local beers on tap. I strongly recommend this place for all.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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I am very picky about my burgers and don't give props to many. The "juicy nooky" burger was awesome, the fries were great and the draught beer selection was impressive for such a small joint. I can imagine the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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My girlfriend and I both agree that this is the greatest hamburger on planet earth or anywhere else in the solar system. If you love hamburgers go there right now and get one. I said go and get one right now!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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First off, the atmosphere is great! Staff friendly and make you feel welcome! The wait can be long(first come first serve for tables). But that is a non issue because you can grab an ice cold beer! While you...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
#1 burger in the Twin Cities at this hole in the wall. I love the juicy nookie with grill onions. The fries are also muy bueno! Also, they have Hedgies Pizzas which are freakin' amazing. Only...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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Nothing is better than a Nook burger, it doesnt matter which one you choose; I am confident you will be satisfied. My personal favorite is the Lodge burger, and the fries are phenomenal. This hole in the wall...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Great Neighborhood Bar. The only downside to it is that the place is tiny -- good luck getting a seat for dinner. Very family-friendly, has a pool table. Burgers are great, and they have a weekly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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I discovered this Twin Cities favorite here: a cheeseburger with the cheese IN the burger. so bad for you...so good. At the Nook you can get just about any burger/sandwich you want, and they have a good beer...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Over the past few months my girlfriend and I have been on a burger binge, searching for the twin cities best burgers. The Nook has the best burgers, and its not even close. The juicy lucy blows away all the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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Simply put the best burger and fries around. My favorite is the Lodge Burger with fried onions, but I could recommend just about anything on the menu. Their beer selection is great they have everything from...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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I have had burgers all over the Twin Cities and the US and this is my favorite and not just because my kids go to CDH which is right across the street & the owners are cool guys. The Juicy Lucy is simply the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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Burgers are great here. It gets crowded and you might have to stand around akwardly and wait for a table but its worth the wait. The juicy nooky is very good and fries are pretty good too.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2005
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We went for a casual night out of burgers and fries and had no idea what to expect. The place is small, yet homey. You could expect to wait on a crowded night. The grill is small too, but well worth the wait....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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Seriously, #1 burger and fries in the Twin Cities! I recommend going during an off-time as this place is busy and small. LOVE the juicy nookie with onions and fries! smaller portion is nice (compared to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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The Juicy Lucy is honestly the best cheeseburger that I have ever tried... Have it with fried onions and its awesome. THe molten cheese center that oozes with gooey american cheese formed by two thin patties,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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Small joint located across from Cretin High. I've been there a couple times. You have to order a burger. Dont forget to get the fries seasoned. Any way you want. They offer several spices. Great cheap place to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2005
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Best Burgers in town. You'll go through about 27 napkins, but its worth it. Great fries too.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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The Nook definitely has all of the right elements to make your visit a pleasant and satisfying stay. The owners Ted Casper and Mike Runyon have made The Nook a landmark in the neighborhood for food and drinks....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2004
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Stopped for a lunch with some friends. We all ordered a burger and fries with a beer to wash it down. I enjoy the bar/restaurant establishments for the homey-open ambiance. The burger had a very good taste,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2004
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This is the best neighborhood bar! What a dream to be 21 and own a bar with your best friend! Fun place, great people. Customers of all age groups. Family friendly. A total gem in our neighborhood. We go there...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2002
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You have to love a place that is so grounded that the owner comes over to your table to introduce himself and ask if enjoyed your meal. It was my first time at the restaurant and I will be back again soon. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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new and improved: casper and runyon's nook...
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this little dining nook has the knack...
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