Hell's Kitchen Inc.

"Employee-owned since 2020, this quirky downtown Minneapolis icon serves brunch favorites like dense sausage bread made with dates and black currants; and walleye hash and eggs, an infamous lemon ricotta pancakes. The gothic basement vibe makes mornings spent in Hell worthwhile. Make a reservation ahead of time if you can, and on your way out, pop into Angel Food Bakery upstairs for a to-go bag of donuts." - Justine Jones, Eater Staff

"There are as many hot takes of which Juicy Lucy as there are renditions of the burger itself. But none could deny there’s but one Jucy Lucifer, and it lives at Hell’s Kitchen on South 9th Street. The meaty monster is stuffed with American cheese with a side of sweet and spicy red pepper jelly. This one can even be made gluten-free for the diner with celiac in your life." - Eater Staff, Justine Jones

"An institution of downtown dining, Hell’s Kitchen is known for its incredible breakfast with dishes like the sausage bread, lemon ricotta pancakes and outstanding homemade peanut butter, that’s available to purchase by the jar. The Ralph Steadman art and gothic style leads from breakfast right on through lunch and into a pleasant setting for happy hour or drinks after a long day of meeting. Accessible by skyway." - Joy Summers

"This is not Gordon Ramsay’s venture into the Minneapolis burger scene. Rather, it’s a Downtown spot that’s all about giving the juicy lucy a spicy twist. Their Juicy Lucifer comes with a sweet and pleasantly spicy red pepper jelly, and if that’s not hot enough for you, try Lucifer’s Inferno, a burger stuffed with pepperjack cheese and habanero and fresno peppers.  The best time to come here is weekend brunch, since you can pair your burger with a build-your-own Bloody Mary. They have a 35-foot self-serve bar stocked with over 200 hot sauces, flavored rim salts, and an absurd amount of olive, meat, cheese, and pepper garnishes." - stacy brooks

"This is not Gordon Ramsay’s venture into the Minneapolis burger scene. Rather, it’s a Downtown spot that’s all about giving the juicy lucy a spicy twist. Their Juicy Lucifer comes with a sweet and pleasantly spicy red pepper jelly, and if that’s not hot enough for you, try Lucifer’s Inferno, a burger stuffed with pepperjack cheese and habanero and fresno peppers.  The best time to come here is weekend brunch, since you can pair your burger with a build-your-own Bloody Mary. They have a 35-foot self-serve bar stocked with over 200 hot sauces, flavored rim salts, and an absurd amount of olive, meat, cheese, and pepper garnishes." - Stacy Brooks