In addition to the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota could also be called the Land of 10,000 Inventions. That’s because our state is full of them! Minnesotans have created some truly iconic inventions: world-famous products like Gold Medal Flour and SPAM, fun sports such as water skiing, and favorite toys such as Tonka Trucks. Today, we want to discuss one of our state’s most coveted culinary creations: the Juicy Lucy. Where was the Juicy Lucy invented?

These cheese-filled burgers are mouthwateringly delicious, and you can grab one of the best from a popular Minneapolis restaurant. Read on to learn more about 5-8 Club and the outstanding Minnesota Juicy Lucy.

5-8 Club is a popular restaurant in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Open since 1928, it’s a go-to spot for those looking for a great meal in a casual setting. There are several other locations throughout the Twin Cities as well, each worth visiting.

The dining area is simple but comfortable, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. You’ll quickly feel at home here.

The menu has lots of great stuff to offer. You can’t go wrong with an app, and there are plenty of choices. Try nachos, pickle chips, cheese curds, chicken drummies, and other tasty options.

When it comes to your main entree, you’ll have your choice of many popular options. There’s a wide array of sandwiches, from a savory pulled pork sandwich to a classic Reuben, Philly, or club.

But of course, the reason many people come to the 5-8 Club in Minnesota is for the Juicy Lucy. As the story goes, the 5-8 Club invented the Juicy Lucy in the 1950s. It’s one of two Minneapolis restaurants (the other being Matt’s Bar) that claim to have invented this iconic food in Minnesota.

At 5-8 Club, there are half a dozen Juicy Lucy options, each as delicious as the last. They’re stuffed with gooey cheese that flows out when you take a bite.

The classic comes with your choice of American, cheddar, blue, pepper jack, or Swiss. Like the other burgers, it’s served with a pickle spear, coleslaw, and your choice of fries or carrot sticks.

Other Juicy Lucy choices include the PB&J, stuffed with peanut butter and American cheese, and the Saucy Sally, stuffed with American cheese and topped with secret sauce, lettuce, raw onions, and Thousand Island.

Spice lovers will enjoy the buffalo chicken Juicy Lucy, a ground chicken burger stuffed with pepper jack, tossed in bleu cheese, and topped with shredded lettuce and buffalo sauce. The Roadhouse Burger, filled with American cheese, and the Montana Jack, stuffed with bleu cheese, are also popular.

No matter which Juicy Lucy you get, you’ll be eating a piece of Minnesota culinary history! Who knows, someday it might be the most famous dish in Minnesota.

After seeing this incredible menu, would you say 5-8 Club is the best place to get a Juicy Lucy?

Now when you are in an intense game of pub trivia and the question comes up, "Where was the Juicy Lucy invented?" you'll score some much-needed points.

Have you ever had a 5-8 Club Juicy Lucy? Visit the 5-8 Club website for current hours, locations, menus, and more. If you’re a true Lucy aficionado, you’ll also want to check out our article about the other restaurant that may have invented the cheese-filled burger: Matt’s Bar. Either way, you'll probably love learning how to up your own burger game with these amazing cheeseburger recipes.

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