Earlier this week, I wrote about visiting the Clemens Munsinger Gardens in St. Cloud. While I was in town, I stopped for a bit of lunch.
Val's Hamburgers. I'd heard of this place; apparently it's a local institution, been there for years, and not much has changed, except for the addition of several touch-screen ordering system. No tables, no place to rest, just a bunch of touch screens where you tell the cook what you want, and a few minutes later, you get it.
I was alone, so this is sort of a burger quest, although I had no Teen input. Look at that bag! It's huge! And greasy! And only $5!
People! Seriously! This was a small order of fries! There's enough in here for my entire family! I couldn't finish them! And they were good fries, simultaneously crispy and greasy, and nice and hot.
Sorry for the craptastic picture. I drive a VW Beetle, and when I have no choice but to eat in the car, there's not a lot of room for photography. The burger was also nice and hot, the cheese all melty and gooey, the bun soft.
Best burger I've ever had? No; but darn good and a great bargain, and a burger I'd go back for? Absolutely.
I've heard about Val's also. I'm not a burger fan, but I would eat here just for the atmosphere of the place. I savor these types of kitschy dining spots. Thanks for sharing.
Where is this located in St. Cloud?
Posted by: Minnesota Prairie Roots | June 17, 2011 at 02:48 PM
It doesn't get much kitschier, Audrey! It's on the corner of East St. Germain and 6th. It's pretty close to Highway 10--you can just take the St. Germain exit from 10.
Posted by: Amy Rea | June 17, 2011 at 04:07 PM
Oh man, that looks GOOD!
Posted by: Carrie#K | June 28, 2011 at 06:28 PM