The Nook

Also known as Casper & Runyon’s Nook, this neighborhood hangout sits quietly across from Cretin-Derham Hall High School and has everything a great burger joint should have: the clutter of local memorabilia, the bar games, the friendly and sincere staff. It also cranks out burgers that rival Matt’s Juicy Lucys across the river. In fact, with its generous amount of cheese hidden within, the Nookie, as it’s called, earns a place among the top three burgers of the Twin Cities. You can take the debate from here. 492 Hamline Ave. S., St. Paul; 651-698-4347