5-8 Club
Bar & grill · Diamond Lake
5800 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Highlights
This laid-back local tavern is famed for its juicy cheese-stuffed burgers, classic pub grub, friendly vibe, and solid beer selection.
This laid-back local tavern is famed for its juicy cheese-stuffed burgers, classic pub grub, friendly vibe, and solid beer selection.
"The 5-8 Club (one of two contenders for the “Home of the Juicy Lucy” title, along with Matt’s Bar) first opened in 1928 as a speakeasy. Today, it’s better known for its cheese-stuffed patties: The 5-8 rendition involves American cheese, a broad patty, and a layer of pickles. For something a little wacky, try variations like the Buffalo Chicken Juicy, or the PB&J, stuffed with a gooey blend of peanut butter and American cheese and topped with strawberry jam." - Justine Jones, Serena Maria Daniels
"In its 90-plus years, the famous 5-8 Club has always been a go-to spot for a burger and a beer near the airport. The 5-8 Club is also the disputed originator of the Juicy Lucy – the signature burger of the Twin Cities with cheese cooked between, oozing out at near-molten temperatures. The history and lore of the 5-8 Club is certainly no secret, so don’t be surprised if there’s a wait." - Will Simons
"The other spot that lays claim to the juicy lucy’s invention insists that the juicy-lucy-with-an-i spelling is the proper one, and they’ve also branched out from the version they were offering in the 1950s. Today, you can pick your own cheese from a lineup that includes american (the traditional choice), swiss, pepper jack, or Minnesota-made Amablu. The so-weird-it’s-fabulous PB&J burger is the perfect balance of salty peanut butter and cheese with a slathering of sweet strawberry jam, but they also do a buffalo chicken juicy that’s great and features a melty pepper jack center. " - stacy brooks
"The other spot that lays claim to the juicy lucy’s invention insists that the juicy-lucy-with-an-i spelling is the proper one, and they’ve also branched out from the version they were offering in the 1950s. Today, you can pick your own cheese from a lineup that includes american (the traditional choice), swiss, pepper jack, or Minnesota-made Amablu. The so-weird-it’s-fabulous PB&J burger is the perfect balance of salty peanut butter and cheese with a slathering of sweet strawberry jam, but they also do a buffalo chicken juicy that’s great and features a melty pepper jack center. " - Stacy Brooks
