Minnesota

A Sunday morning visit to Al’s Breakfast in Minneapolis, MN

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The Jose, one of the more popular dishes served at Al's Breakfast

It was my last day in Minneapolis before heading back to Los Angeles, and I knew I wanted breakfast, so I headed to Al’s Breakfast. Dating back to 1950, Al’s Breakfast is an iconic Minneapolis diner known for its scratch-made dishes and large portions. I heard about Al’s Breakfast when Guy Fieri stopped by on his Food Network …

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Matt’s Bar in Minneapolis: Original Jucy Lucy Cheeseburger

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The famous Jucy Lucy Cheeseburger, Matt's Bar, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Matt’s Bar is a Minneapolis institution. Since 1954, this local burger joint and dive bar has been home to the original Jucy Lucy burger. A Jucy Lucy is a cheeseburger with cheese inside the patty instead of on top. The cheese inside melts as the burger cooks, creating a rich, cheesy bite. According to Matt’s …

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