Tips for Dining, Eating, and Food Shopping in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Start New ThreadBurger place that is ok to bring grandson to that is in the Science Museum area, any recs would be great, thanks
By cookkevin
on Mar 10, 2010 06:59 AM
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Believe it or not, I had one of the best reubens of my life at the Science Museum cafe. Cooked fresh to order on a griddle while I watched, it was perfectly prepared. They have an extensive menu and a large, bright sitting area with huge windows overlooking the river. We watched eagles soaring over the water while we ate. if the burgers are anything like the reuben, you'd have a great meal!
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If these count as "in the area," they'd be my top picks:
Shamrock's
The Nook
Closer to the Science Museum with less awesome but perfectly satisfying burgers are:
Bulldog
Backstreet Grill
All of the above are child-friendly.
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The Nook
492 Hamline Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 55116
Shamrock Grill
995 7th St W, Saint Paul, MN 55102
The Bulldog Lowertown
237 6th St E, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Backstreet Grill
195 Robert St S, Saint Paul, MN 55107
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Nook. He'll have fun choosing a burger off the list. Everyone that loves hamburgers (or jucy's or whatever) loves this place. And the fries....oh the fries. I was just there again two Sundays ago. Never have been unsatisfied there. Not yet. Shamrock's--TDQ had a deal about this. She didn't think the fries were as good.
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Not only did I not think the fries at Shamrock's were dreadful (except on the very last of about a dozen visits), I completely gave up on their Molitor burger (to the point of leaving more than half of it uneaten) and, in fact, Shamrock's altogether.
I love the Nook but the OP should plan on having to wait.
So, I'll tell you, I think the very best burger near the Science Museum, if you're going during the day is Meritage. You may not want to bring a child during the height of the lunch hour, but someone reported on this board in the past that Meritage was very gracious about welcoming young children.
~TDQ
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TDQ - if they go the Nook-I think it depends on which days. Ok, so now I think that I've been to Nook at least a dozen times-I've NEVER NEVER waited. I've gone on Wednesdays at 5:15 (multiple times) and twice on Sundays right at 11....always got a table. Not sure what that is about...but I agree...have a back up plan cuz when there is a line. There is a LINE. And for the record, if it is burgers-you'll be happy. I don't eat burgers...but their bourbon bacon chicken sandwich is very tasty.
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You haven't had to wait because you're going just at the right times. A little later on either of those days (or any day) makes all the difference. Worth the wait to me though - now I'm craving a Nookie, cheese curds and 1919 on tap. <sigh>
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I was just about to recommend Meritage, too. Downtowner is nearby and also has a good burger.
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I like the Moe's fries (or whatever they are called) at the Downtowner.
~TDQ
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The Liffey.
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The Downtowner and Liffey are convenient to the Science Museum. But I would not attempt them now with the high school sports tournaments at the X. They will be jam packed.
In fact, I would think that parking would be hard to come by unless the Science Museum has its own somehow.
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The Science Museum has a 6 story parking ramp.
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Pop!
Nook
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