The Mom & Pop Restaurant In Minnesota That Serves The Most Mouthwatering Home Cooked Meals

Where do you go when you want a home-cooked meal? You could whip something up yourself or take a trip to mom and dad's. But there's an easier option: visit one of the many mom & pop restaurants scattered across Minnesota. You can't go wrong with any of the 12 mom & pop restaurants we listed here, but today we have another option. This place may be small, but it's made a name for itself by serving mouthwatering home-cooked meals.

Essig is an unincorporated community just outside of New Ulm. Driving through, it doesn't look like much more than a wide place in the road.

But looks can be deceiving. The unassuming community contains an equally humble restaurant called Carl's Corner. The restaurant is operated by two brothers.

Inside, a cozy dining area is exactly what you'd expect of a small-town pub. But what comes out of the kitchen is show-stopping.

Every day, the kitchen turns out food for locals and tourists alike. It seems everyone who stops in has something positive to say. There's a reason for that.

In 2014, WCCO viewers voted that Carl's Corner serves the best chicken in Minnesota.

The chicken is marinated overnight, then broasted. This creates a tender, juicy meal that will make you want seconds - and thirds.

The chicken still draws crowds and praise. If you're ever in the area on a Saturday night, stop in. You'll find friendly locals gathered to enjoy good company and great food.

Carl's Corner is located at 21378 1st Street in Essig, Minnesota.

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