Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes, a couple of joints that claim to be the original Juicy Lucy makers, and all kinds of amazing other burgers to sink your teeth into.

My dad is a south Minneapolis kid, and would occasionally make us Juicy Lucys for supper. We loved 'em and just thought dad made up a silly burger invention with a funny name to make us kids laugh.

Little did we know that the Juicy Lucy was not dad's invention, but rather a concoction born in south Minneapolis by either the 5-8 Club or Matt's Bar -- depends on who you ask.

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Sometimes you'll see the Juicy Lucy spelled as Jucy Lucy. That's because it was misspelled on the menu at Matt's Bar in 1954, and the spelling stuck -- sometimes.

Minnesota burgers go far beyond Juicy Lucy fame. From small burger stands to upscale American fare restaurants, burgers in Minnesota have made quite a name for themselves. Here are some of Minnesota's favorites.

Fitger's Brewhouse, Duluth

Since 1995, Fitger's Brewhouse Brewery & Grille has been a Duluth favorite, a regional destination, and a statewide source of pride. Minnesota's oldest brewpub, is Minnesota's BEST Brewpub, by public acclamation.

The Barn, Brainerd

Nestled in the heart of Brainerd, Minnesota, The Barn is a beloved local diner known for its cozy, old-fashioned atmosphere and hearty, home-cooked meals.

The Nook, St. Paul

Here in Saint Paul, Minnesota you can find a number of pubs and burger places, but none compares to the one-of-a-kind, The Nook.

Newt's, Rochester

Newts started in 1980 with the Downtown location. There are now 4 Newt’s locations. North Rochester, South Rochester, Express located in the Mayo clinic subway, and Apple Valley.

Gordy's Hi-Hat, Cloquet

Gordy’s Hi-Hat was opened in 1960 by Gordy and Marilyn Lundquist and is still independently owned and operated by the Lundquist family today. We’ve been doing things the “old-fashioned” way for 62 years.

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The Blue Door Pub, Minneapolis

We opened our door in 2008 (it was blue, if anyone is asking.) And there the Blucy was born. There were other Juicy Lucys before, but none celebrated this Minnesota delicacy quite like the Blucy.

King's Bar & Grill, Miesville

We take pride in using the freshest ingredients in all of our food, creating irresistible and memorable burgers. Voted “Best Burgers in MN” by TripAdvisor.

Val's Rapid Serv, St. Cloud

Half a century ago; Val's Rapid Serv restaurant was born  in St. Cloud. The dining experience has been the same when your grandparents brought your parents; when your parents brought you.

Parlour, Minneapolis & St. Paul

Known for our craft cocktail menu and the famous Parlour Burger. Two locations, Minneapolis' North Loop and St. Paul's West 7th near the Xcel Energy Center.

Lion's Tap, Eden Prairie

Lions Tap has been rated as having one of the best hamburgers in the Twin Cities area by almost all surveys around. Napkins are plentiful, and necessary.

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