Matt's Bar
A tavern in South Minneapolis, opened in 1954, that claims to be the birthplace of the Jucy Lucy cheese-stuffed burger. Cash only.
A no-frills, old-school tavern on Cedar Avenue in South Minneapolis. Since 1954 it has served the Jucy Lucy, a patty with cheese sealed inside, so molten cheese oozes out when you bite into it. The bar insists on the spelling 'Jucy' without the 'i,' and it has long disputed the invention with the 5-8 Club on the same street. Obama has also visited. Sides include waffle fries and onion rings, and root beer is served in frosted mugs. The space is small with few seats. Weekend waits often exceed 30 minutes, and the restaurant is least crowded right after it opens on weekdays. It is cash only, with an ATM by the entrance. Burgers cost about $11. Drive or take the bus; it is about 6 km from downtown.
Opening hours
Daily 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. (kitchen last order at 10:15 p.m.)
Nearby sights
- American Swedish Institute
- Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)
- Weisman Art Museum
- U.S. Bank Stadium
- Guthrie Theater
- Mill City Museum
- Stone Arch Bridge & Saint Anthony Falls
- Foshay Tower