The Juicy Lucy deserves its spot in the pantheon of magnificent burgers. There's something extremely satisfying about biting into a burger that's filled with molten-hot cheese. That style originates from Minneapolis, Minnesota, where a contentious debate about still rages on today.
It either came from a place called the 5-8 Club or Matt's Bar, depending on who's telling the story. It's with booths, a few tables, and a fully stocked wooden bar lining the wall. It's behind that bar where you'll see the small griddle and fry station situated.
If you visit, the griddle will likely be filled to the brim with burger patties and a pile of onions, and it's almost guaranteed that the place will be packed — everyone from locals to visitors want to enjoy the real deal. I've been there, and I absolutely loved it when I went. The one thing to know about eating a Juicy Lucy Juicy Lucys are simple — they start with a burger patty that's filled with American cheese, and the one at Matt's Bar only comes dressed with pickles and grilled onions.
The staff will even tell you so when they hand you the burger. The patty stays on the grill for a long time since it needs to be heated through to its core to melt the cheese. That long heat application makes the golden ooze on the inside ripping hot.
Take it from me, someone who thought he'd waited long enough. If you don't let the thing rest, you will burn your mouth — I certainly did. For memory's sake, it felt like a rite of passage because th.