3 american spots in Longfellow and Powderhorn, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Longfellow and Powderhorn's food · All american in Minneapolis.

Matt's Bar ★ 4.7

$AmericanLongfellow Powderhorn

Matt's Bar on Cedar Avenue has poured the Jucy Lucy in South Minneapolis since 1954. The original cheese-stuffed burger; Anthony Bourdain ate here in 2009.

OrderThe Jucy Lucy with American cheese and grilled onions, fries on the side.

TipCash and cards both accepted. Note the spelling on the sign: Jucy Lucy, no 'i' in Jucy. Be patient with the molten cheese.

5-8 Club ★ 4.3

$AmericanLongfellow Powderhorn

The 5-8 Club on Cedar Avenue South claims the original Juicy Lucy in Minneapolis, contested with Matt's Bar. The other side of the cheese-burger debate.

OrderThe original Juicy Lucy with the Juicy Lucy Sampler if dining as a group.

TipLunch crowd thins after 13:00. The patio in summer makes the cheese-burn waiting easier.

Blue Door Pub ★ 4.1

$$AmericanLongfellow Powderhorn

Blue Door Pub on 42nd Avenue has run a stuffed-burger pub in South Minneapolis since 2008. Located in Longfellow Powderhorn. Kitchen leans american pub.

OrderThe Blucy with blue cheese and bacon, tater tots on the side.

TipWeekends pull a wait; sit at the bar for faster service. Six other Twin Cities locations.

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