General
jucy lucy
What does jucy lucy mean?
A hamburger with molten cheese sealed inside the meat patty rather than laid on top, a Minneapolis specialty.
"You have to try a Jucy Lucy at Matt's Bar."
Origin
Claimed by rival Minneapolis bars Matt's Bar (which spells it 'Jucy') and the 5-8 Club.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'Jucy Lucy'?
It's a Minneapolis-style hamburger with molten cheese sealed inside the meat patty rather than laid on top.
Why is it spelled 'Jucy' without the second 'i'?
Matt's Bar spells it 'Jucy,' while rival 5-8 Club spells it 'Juicy Lucy' — the two Minneapolis bars both claim to have invented it.
Where can you try a Jucy Lucy?
Famously at Matt's Bar or the 5-8 Club in Minneapolis, the two rival bars that claim the burger.
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