Last week, just days after I stopped eating like a rabbit, I was supposed to meet up with the renowned McDonald’s loving supreme foodie of the world for an evening of meat sweats after eating at the newly reopened Nook in St. Paul. However, following some lame excuse about having to fly to DC for the week for work on last minute’s notice, we had to postpone. Even though he’s a commensurate con artist I decided to give him another chance and checked in again with Rotten Ronnie’s best friend to see if he was ready to hit The Nook this week instead. He agreed to meet up with me on Thursday at 11 AM sharp. I was told that if I was not there by 11 AM it was unlikely we’d get a seat because by 11:15 the place would be packed.
I parked my car across the street and watched, then followed, a group of five who stumbled out of their cramped car and into the door under the green awning proudly announcing The Nook. As I did, MSPD strolled out of a shop next door carrying a gigantic man purse. After several mentions of the manliness of his purse and how proud he should be of it, we entered the restaurant and were quickly ushered to a table in the middle of the freshly made over establishment and handed menus which we didn’t really need.
MSPD has been talking for years about his love of The Nook’s “Nookie Supreme”, described on the menu as a double decker cheeseburger with special sauce and sized in, “near mythical proportions,” which comes with The Nook’s homemade fries for $8.95. A note underneath offers the chance to win a free t-shirt if you can finish two of the beasts–something I would have seriously considered if The Budget Nazi (TM) hadn’t reminded me that we were doing Corner Table for Father’s Day next weekend.
We placed our orders, noting that we’d both like to our Nookie Supremes medium-rare and mine with sauteed onions, and the friendly server dashed off to get them into the kitchen. In what seemed like mere seconds, she was back with fresh drinks and our orders. As soon as she sat the behemoth in front of me my eyes bugged out of my head. While I read the description and knew they were known for large burgers, I clearly had absolutely no idea what I was in for. When The Nook says they have big burgers, it means you’re going to eat what has to be one pound (16oz) of beef, three pieces of fresh baked bun from the bakery around the corner, two very thick slices of cheddar, lettuce, onions, and sauce on top of a very generous serving of fries. Wow.
I immediately began to take a few photos and heard one of the servers sneak up behind me to take a peek. Just as I snapped one of the burgers towering over the table I heard her say, “that’s the money shot!” She was right of course–it was one of the most beautiful sights I’d ever seen. Once I was done with the photos, all while listening to MSPD whine about how hungry he was and telling me to hurry up, he offered some suggestions on how to tackle the burger from his record setting 3,512 visits:
- 1. Once you pick up the Nookie Supreme do not put it down or it will fall apart on you.
2. As you eat it let the sauce and cheese drip over the fries.
Heeding the advice of a master I grabbed a hold of the steak knife sticking out of the top of the burger all while feeling a little like King Arthur as he pulled Excalibur from the stone and took the beauty and held it close to my mouth. With both hands, I did my best to mash the sandwich down some so that I could get my jaw around it. The first bite cleared all of the many wonderful layers and exposed the medium rare top patty and the very rare bottom patty. Just as I did so our server happened to be passing by and said proudly, “I just love it when they’re actually cooked medium rare.” In a daze I kept going with only a nod. This was a bit like a fairytale. A dream come true. I found God at The Nook and I was going to do my best to ensure my offering was made.
Without as much as a single breath I took the beast down leaving only the sauce and cheese covered fries. MSPD looked up from his own perfectly cooked Nookie Supreme in astonishment that I was able to wolf it down like I did.
While I hate the mess it left on my hands and fingers (please note the sauce all over MSPD’s fingers and hands in the photo linked above) I loved it more than I could ever say. Everything about the Nookie Supreme was perfect. The meat was seasoned well, the onions were never overpowering and left only a sweet hint of their existence as my teeth raked through the layers, and the cheese and sauce melded just right to offer the best topping to a burger I’ve ever had. No ketchup was needed here. Nope, just absolutely spot on perfection as delivered. I usually find it hard to get excited over a burger, especially in Minnesota–land of 10,000 degrees required to cook anything per health department regulations–but this, this burger will be one I rave about for years to come and to which all others are compared. Move over King’s Place, you’ve been dethroned.
After I finished the meat sweat inducing pile I began on the fries. As you may already know I generally find fries to be more of an annoyance and money waste than anything. However, being that these are homemade and now covered with awesomeness I dug in. The fries were definitely good and MSPD was right that allowing the burger’s yummy drippings to cover the fried potatoes. They were crisp and light yet had enough substance that I felt quite satisfied with them. Overall, while I can still certainly do without fries in the future, they were definitely some of the best fries I’ve ever had.
Overall I was astonished at how amazing The Nook’s burgers are. In fact, in one of my trademark single line reviews on Twitter following my visit I remarked, “The Nook: simply [f'in]* amazing.” If you have not been to The Nook, run. You, like me, have missed eating something which I consider a religious experience. If you haven’t been to The Nook since the fire, go back. It’s beautiful, somehow retains character, and the prices can’t be beat–especially when the competition is so very overpriced and mediocre.
Have you ever eaten at The Nook or any of their other locations? If so what did you think? Have you been there after the fire? Do you think it has changed any? What is your favorite burger? Have you done the Nookie Supreme challenge? Whatever you have to say about The Nook go ahead and comment on as I’d love to hear what you have to say.
Address:
The Nook
492 Hamline Ave S
St Paul, MN 55116
Phone:
651-698-4347
See all the pictures from The Nook on Flickr here.
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June 10th, 2011 at 8:13 am
I had conducted my own burger tasting test over 2 years , i had missed the Nook due to the fire. However i had been to the sister place, the Shamrock. I did not have the juicy lucy however as to be consistent i compared each spot with eating only a cheeseburger. The Shamrock was good, but did not rate up near the top. The Nook had always been rated higher than the Shamrock from what i hear. Good review and I am looking forward to going there.
also good article on Origami. I havent been for years but used to take very discerning Japanese clients there back in the late 90′s and it was excellent. Above all many enjoyed their hamachi kama(grilled tuna cheek) especially, thinking it was on a par with the best they had in Japan.
I havent been there in over 8 years but had read that its reputation had waned a bit. But it may just be that there has been a proliferation of sushi places in the TC. For general Japanese food we had always liked Sakura in downtown St Paul, but again i had not been there in years.
June 10th, 2011 at 8:14 am
Must.go.to.nook
That’s my fat guy craving in my head!
June 10th, 2011 at 8:23 am
THAT’S what I’m talkin’ about!
Actually, if you’re ever in the same room as Bill and one of those burgers, run. When my burger came and Ansel Roehl finally stopped taking photos and let me pick it up, I turned my head to sneeze and by the time I looked up, he had housed that entire burger. Seriously, I think half the tableware, the napkin dispenser, and the food from several tables over ended up in his cakehole, F-4 tornado style. I’m just lucky I had the icy grip of death on mine or it would have ended up in there too. I would like my car keys back though.
June 10th, 2011 at 8:30 am
Um. Duh. Did you hear Farve is coming to the Vikings?
Telling people that The Nook is good has sort of been played.
:)
June 10th, 2011 at 8:58 am
I’ve only had the Juicy Nookie, and haven’t been back since the fire. It is by far my favorite of all the Juicy Lucy’s in town. Now I want to try the Nookie Supreme – I know I couldn’t finish it all but it sounds amazing.
June 10th, 2011 at 9:23 am
did mspd’s man purse have red sequins on it:)
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June 10th, 2011 at 9:25 am
On second thought, I am pretty sure I don’t know MSPD in real life.
I would never hang out with a person that wears such effeminate shirts.
June 10th, 2011 at 9:57 am
I have eaten at the Nook pre-fire. Got a little snicker from the server when I ordered a garden burger patty with blue cheese and sauteed mushrooms. While it was tasty, I must admit watching my carnivore friends consume their REAL burgers made my mouth water just a little.
June 10th, 2011 at 10:02 am
The Nook is far and away the best place to get a burger in the area, definitely surpassing King’s Place. I don’t know how they make such perfect burgers every time — flavorful, super juicy, and always prepared exactly how you order it. I was worried that after the fire the new decor might go all fancy ass on us, but they really only made it better. I think they have more seating now. Our server told us they were able to salvage most of the cool memorabilia because it didn’t burn, it really only sustained smoke damage that they were able to clean up. Great review, Bill!
June 10th, 2011 at 10:33 am
Great review Bill and that is one tasty looking burger.
June 10th, 2011 at 10:37 am
Oh, and “gigantic man purse”…that’s funny coming from a guy that left the Nook and went straight over to buy some frou-frou mini cupcakes.
The “man purse” in question in photo.
June 10th, 2011 at 10:40 am
I wasn’t even the slightest bit hungry yet today, until THIS. I’m glad the Nook is back in action after their little fire. I can’t wait to get back there. And now I have a more specific burger to dream about, rather than waffling over 10 different burgers there. Thanks!
June 10th, 2011 at 11:06 am
That doesn’t look like P90X food. Do they throw in a free angioplasty with the meal?
June 10th, 2011 at 11:14 am
Sean, I was on the stairmaster a lot yesterday. My stomach is happy but my ass is not.
June 10th, 2011 at 11:18 am
MSPD, your murse needs some “Hello Kitty” bling to complete the look.
June 10th, 2011 at 1:08 pm
The NOOk. Finally you eat at decent place. I’ve been known to take business people in town for meetings to the Nook. “We can go formal, keep the suits and eat at Zelo’s or rollup the sleeves and dig into the cities best hamburgers and some beer at a local bar in St. Paul”. 9 out 14 pick the Nook. Those that don’t can never get an appointment with me again.
I LOVE me some nookie. The tenderloin burger is my favorite non-kosher meal in town. You nailed it on the fries as as well. And the Guiness on tap.. AND, it’s in the neighborhood that I wish we had bought in when we moved here except our douchebag realator told us “St. Paul is a dead town, no one wants to live there.” Bitchy little Ednia reared cake eater.
That how we wound up in Agrestic Valley BTW.
I could go on and on about the nook. matter of fact I’m eating there Monday night with a blogger friend from Texas. (just a friend, not family like you)
BTW to complete the Nook experience you have to go bowling downstairs at RamHam bowl. More beer and more blue coller fun. THe best kind.
June 10th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
That was my birthday celebration a couple years ago. It was perfect….highly recommended.
I dragged Bill down to the bowling alley but he was bitching so much about having to climb the stairs (ironic based on his stairmaster claim) I’m not sure if he thought it was cool or not.
June 10th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
The only reason you wanted to go down there was in the hopes that it would be dark and closed so you could get back at me for calling you a fatty while you were eating your 27,000 calorie Nookie Supreme after three days eating Double Quarter Pounders with Cheese at McDonalds.
And, as you know fatty, I definitely thought it was cool as I mentioned I wanted to do a date night w/my wife at the Nook and do bowling downstairs afterward. In fact The Wife and I are looking forward to just such a future date night after my returning home yesterday.
Fatty.
June 10th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Pot….kettle.
June 10th, 2011 at 1:29 pm
MSPD, don’t talk about lefty like that. It’s not nice.
June 10th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
That burger looks like beauty and perfection.
June 10th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Somehow I have this vision of lefty looking like Andrew Zimmern. Big, bald, and incredibly oaf-like.
June 10th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Leave me out of this, I am busy reading Sarah Palin’s emails one by one.
June 10th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
Here is me.
June 10th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Huh, slightly cuter than I was expecting. Is that a Members Only jacket? Hawt!
June 10th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
does he do ‘tat’s’ in the basement?
bb
June 10th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Wow, now THAT’S a burger!
June 10th, 2011 at 9:55 pm
Lefty is better looking than I imagined…..Claire has disappeared..coincidence or not?
June 11th, 2011 at 8:08 am
Even Bill thought I was cute (his words). It is nice to know that I am considered better looking than you all thought. Thanks for the kind words ladies, though it is clear from your monikers that you are off limits, as am I. Mr. Marcos and Mr. Robinson need not be concerned.
Claire and lefty will always be internet legends, we are like the When Harry Met Sally but never actually never Met story.
June 11th, 2011 at 9:12 am
I love the Paul Molitor burger from The Nook. Perfect for takeout because it cools down just enough to eat it by the time I get home.
However, my favorite is the Saucy Sally from the 5-8 Club. It’s just as you described the Nookie Supreme above…can’t put it down or else it falls apart, juices and sauce dripping onto my fries and feelings of pure bliss. It’s really a once a year type of thing, but oh so worth it!
June 11th, 2011 at 9:37 am
The 5-8 club is a great place to get a burger if you want an overcooked dry hockey puck sandwiched between a couple of pieces of cardboard and should be once in a lifetime experience, not once a year. Mentioning that place in a Nook review is blasphemy.
June 11th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
Looks Tasty no doubt. Who knew that going to lunch with someone could result in so much drama? Now that Bill is off his vegan diet, he needs to check his use of words, otherwise appear insensitive to others. Only vegans can get away with calling everyone fatty. But as soon as you eat of anything with a face, you’re out of the club.
I need to figure out how to make me some burgers that taste that good, mostly figuring out the right fat percentage to mix with chopped beef/steak. I have a grill and if I can get my wife to quit buying frozen patties I’ll be halfway there.
June 11th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
Mikeh, me calling him ‘fatty’ was me being nice.
June 12th, 2011 at 11:38 pm
Wow that new decor looks almost nothing like it did before the fire. It used to look like a tavern stuck in the early 90s before the remodel.
June 13th, 2011 at 4:57 am
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June 13th, 2011 at 7:01 am
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June 14th, 2011 at 8:41 am
**This comment will be a little test if these pics work… my apologies if it shows up as a bunch of html instead!**
Inspired by this review, Ben and I made a visit to The Nook last night. We had been there before (http://wegotserved.blogspot.com/2008/06/nook.html) as I mentioned in my above comment.
I was really impressed with the remodeling job – it looks great. I like how the kitchen is in the back now, instead of on the side, and everything just appears more solidly built than it was before. The bathroom is a HUGE improvement.
Ben and I both ordered the Nookie Supreme – the waiter actually didn’t ask how we wanted it cooked, which was disappointing but neither of us cared enough to call him back and ask. I’d call it “medium well” which was fine for me, although I prefer slightly rarer. Probably because of this, there weren’t a lot of drippings on the fries :( I LOVED the burger – ordered with fried onions. It would really be perfect for me if it just had one patty instead of 2 – that was far too much for me and I felt like I might vomit when I had ate all I could stomach (which was about 3/4 of the burger)
Thanks to Bill for the post reminding us to try this place out again – I don’t think Ben was as much of a fan as I was (he doesn’t like American cheese) but he still enjoyed it too. Despite not asking how we wanted the burger cooked, our server was great – he even brought over waters with the burgers, which was the only reason I was able to eat as much as I did – I could stop every few bites and lean over for a sip from the straw without even letting go.
Anyone know if they ridicule you for ordering a Nookie Supreme with only one beef patty?? That’ll probably be what I’ll try next time I’m there!
June 14th, 2011 at 8:54 am
You can see all of Erin and Ben’s photos from their visit to The Nook on their Flickr page here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/benreichelt/sets/72157626832477305/with/5831314330/
June 14th, 2011 at 10:45 pm
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June 24th, 2011 at 7:01 am
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July 11th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
We took my elderly in-laws to the Nook for dinner last night. Because my MIL needs a walker (and loves the Nook), I called early last week to see if they took reservations as they had indicated that was to be the plan with the revamped space. I was politely told that the business has been so busy that they have decided not to offer that option.
That was fine, we decided just to get there a half hour or so early to get on any list if need be. As it was, we showed up at 4:00 on a Sunday to see that it was full, but there was nobody waiting and there were also seats at the bar while we waited. Anyway, we got our table for 5 in about 5 minutes and waited for the oldsters to arrive.
Pleasant surprise #1.-They parked behind the place and had really easy access to the (what I think is new) handicapped entrance complete with an automatic door. That was nice as they walked right in to the no longer slanted flooring from front to back and easily made it to the seat.
Pleasant surprise #2. Nice waitstaff person was happy to take the walker and put it out of everyone’s way and even brought it back when she saw we were getting ready to leave. An added touch not to be expected but really nice.
Pleasant surprise #3. Has the food improved? I ordered a plain cheeseburger Med. Rare with pepper jack and I feel like I had the best burger I have ever eaten. Every bite was a joyful explosion of excellently cooked meat with just the right amount of cheese that I completely taste without blending flavor on the best hamburger buns you could ever get. Everyone at the table seemed to think the food was better than ever, and we have been to the Nook with this troupe on 2 other occasions in the past.
Pleasant surprise #4. This is sort of related to #2, but the Service was outstanding. It was almost overkill as it seemed like everyone from the bus persons, the wait staff that did not even wait on us to the bartender wanted to make sure we were greeted warmly when we arrived and told to have a good day as we were leaving. I suppose it may have something to do with the fact that my 86 year old in laws are the cutest couple ever as they shuffled through the Nook, but I am going to assume that the Nook is taking full advantage of the publicity surrounding the fire and making sure the customers get treated great. We were sure not alone. Even our server, who I *think* is one of the owners couldn’t have been more friendly and patient as we waited for our dinner companions to arrive.
If the Nook’s hamburgers and fries were *healthy* for you and there was never a wait, I would eat there 5 times a week. Since that is not the case, I am happy to settle for 3 or 4 times per year. What a treat.
August 15th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
For 2,109 days I was a happy vegetarian. I missed meat, but not as much as I thought I would. A few favorites kept popping up in my mind, but in general I was a-ok with my choice. That all changed on June 10, 2011, when I saw the photo above. Never has a burger looked so good to me. I could not get it out of my head. It taunted me day and night. I found myself visiting the site just to get a glimpse. So beautiful.
This continued for two long months, until I simply could not hold out any longer. This weekend, I had my very own Nookie Supreme.
I went in the early afternoon, bubbling over with anticipation. I looked through the menu, even though I had gone there for one thing and one thing only and would not be swayed otherwise. There was one very brief moment of panic once the order was placed, and I had to breathe a few steadying breaths once the burger was in my hand. Oh, but that first bite was heaven. I had ordered the Nookie medium-rare, which is by far the rarest I’ve ever ventured (In my pre-veg days I ate meat well done. Just didn’t know any better). It was juicy and cheesy and delicious. Following the advice of this post, once I picked it up, I didn’t put it down. Every bite, except for one atypically salty bite somewhere near the halfway point, was perfection. It all blended together so nicely.
I chose the sweet potato fries, but didn’t have many of them. Partly because the burger itself was more than enough for me, partly because I found them to be too sweet. They made a delicious snack later though, just not when paired with the Nookie.
Close to the end I started to feel the weight of all of that bread and meat in my stomach, but it never occurred to me that finishing this burger was optional. I was on a mission, and I’m happy to report that I completed it successfully. Do I regret it? Not in the least. The only side effects were a really full stomach and very happy mouth. Will I start eating meat all the time? Probably not. But I can guarantee that won’t be my last Nookie Supreme.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:13 pm
Meat is murder, tasty tasty murder!
-from the back of the shirts that workers at The Nook wear.
August 25th, 2011 at 12:52 pm
Perfection. That’s the only way I could think of to start my review. I just ate there about 1 hour ago and the meat is still settling in my belly as I write this.
Bill’s review couldn’t of explained it any better than I could attempt to; it was nothing short of a religious experience by eating this monster. You can’t help but pull the knife out of this thing and do it slowly, like pulling a sword out of it’s sheath. Once I picked that beast up, I couldn’t put it down, it will fall apart otherwise and there is no way you can put Humpty Dumpty back together again.
It was cooked perfectly, the flavor of the meat was nothing short of heavenly, and no condiments were used. The cheese melted over my fingers, and it was glorious.
There were 2 things that disappointed me, my lack of capacity to eat the fries, and the waitress didn’t ask me how I’d like my burger cooked. However, it was cooked perfectly, warm pink center, and I didn’t have to wait for it to cool down.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to slip into a food coma for the remainder of the day.
August 25th, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Had one last night…in fact, it looks like we sat in roughly the same spot at the bar.
My first Nookie Supreme was in August of 2004 and, though I’ve eaten quite a few and there have been contenders, I’ve never found a burger I like better since.
August 25th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
I’m actually glad I went there by myself. It allowed me just to tune everyone out, and have some quality alone time with the burger.
August 25th, 2011 at 3:55 pm
I am going Saturday with some friends, and I cant wait.
August 25th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
Chad, you ever been?
August 25th, 2011 at 4:51 pm
@Chad,
Have you tried my lefty approved steak grilling method yet?
lefty
August 25th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
I have been to the nook. Been to shamrocks more, but going to the nook on Saturday.
Lefty, I have not tried it yet, but have it printed out and hope to try it on an upcoming football Sunday.
August 25th, 2011 at 10:26 pm
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August 26th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Vincent burgers are stuffed with pork, yes? That grosses me out beyond belief. But i had a McDouble for lunch today so what do I know.
August 26th, 2011 at 7:20 pm
No, they’re not. Braised beef ribs.
August 26th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
I made braised beef short ribs for dinner. Amazing.
August 26th, 2011 at 10:42 pm
I stand corrected. Though still squicks me out a bit.
August 27th, 2011 at 9:53 am
The Vincent burger is quite good, but a bit overhyped IMO. I’m looking forward to trying the Nook burger sometime.
August 27th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Yes, it is probably overhyped. But we agreed last night that it is still a bit better than the Nook, even considering that they are in somewhat different categories of burgers. The Anchor Bar burger is also quite good. In its own sort of greasy way, Matt’s Jucy Lucy is pretty good, too (no, not in the same league as the Nook, though). Just be sure to have some antacid ready if you go to Matt’s!!!
Comparing all of these places is kind of apples-to-oranges.
November 24th, 2011 at 7:02 am
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January 28th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Finally made it to this legendary joint yesterday. My Current Wife, another couple, and I, arrived at a little after 1:00 pm and waited 2 minutes while a newly vacated booth/table was cleared and we were seated. The place was busy. Most people I observed were elbo-deep in consuming meals, mostly burgeres. Mike and I ordered burgers – a Blue Cheeseburger for me. The women folk ordered walleye and chicken – what can I say, I have little to no influence with the current Mrs. when it comes to ordering.
Three of us ordered beers, I tried a Laquintas IPA while we waited for our food – not my taste in beer. I had a Nordeast with the meal.
Cut to the quick: good food, nicely prepared (med. rare for me), OK fries, great service and great atmosphere. It’s not my #1 go to place but we’ll go again when we need a burger fix and we find ourselves in St Paul.
We left at about 2:45 pm – they were waiting on line…
January 30th, 2012 at 9:16 am
C&V,
That might be the worst review of The Nook I have ever seen, especially the part where people ordered chicken and fish. What?
January 30th, 2012 at 9:21 am
If you need a burger fix you need to find yourself in St. Paul.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:33 am
lefty, I don’t know if you’re married but my Current Wife is not a consumer of red meat. You can try and talk to her if you wish… not recommended.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:41 am
Chapter&Verse,
I am disappointed to hear that your Current Wife and Mike’s companion took the chairs of two people who should have been eating a wonderful hamburger but were standing in line instead. Shame on the both of you. You should have just gone with Mike.
Ms. lefty might be a bigger fan of The Nook’s burgers than me, if that is possible.
lefty
January 30th, 2012 at 9:52 am
The Wife is also a very big fan. Mmm. The Nook.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:01 am
The burger joint by which all other burger joints are measured in my world is the Lunchbox Lab in Seattle. Their “Burger of the Gods” is beyond to die for – it’ll stop wars! So, bellow on about The Nook and The Supreme all you like, it ain’t at the top of my list… good as they are. :-)
January 30th, 2012 at 10:07 am
Yeah I had one when I was out there except I got the Hot Head (I think that’s what it was called). While The Nook has $9 burgers, Luncbox Lab had $15 hamburgers. I don’t remember the burger being anything spectacular but it’s been a while so I may be remembering incorrectly as I was there nearly three years ago.
April 2nd, 2012 at 10:12 am
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April 26th, 2012 at 5:53 pm
We finally made it out to The Nook today. After the total disappointment The Rack Shack Brisket Burger was I might have been a tiny bit skeptical going into The Nook. All I can say is the Nookie Supreme wiped the awful memory of that grey hockey puck right out if my mind. It was awesome. Now, we’ve all heard people go on and on about burgers (I’m looking at you Lion’s Tap) only to be disappointed by them (Rack Shack!) but not here.
Perfectly cooked medium rare burgers, gooey, melty cheese, great bun. Just perfect. Melty cheese dripping on the cooked-perfectly fries, fabulous.
Whatever reason caused me to be so lame as to never have tried this before has been vanquished. Everyone was right, this is the best burger I’ve had in a long time. I’ll be back for more.
April 27th, 2012 at 8:43 am
Are you Tearitup or Tearitdown?
Either way, glad you enjoyed The Nook!
November 26th, 2012 at 7:25 am
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