’t been to yet that was pretty close to where I live – Casper’s and Runyon’s Nook, f/k/a Mickey’s Nook, f/k/a as The Nook. If I recall correctly, Casper’s and Runyon’s was listed second in... (0 replies, last updated by Brad Ballinger August 18, 2003)

Lucy. Casper & Runyon's Nook 492 Hamline Ave S St Paul, MN 55116-1613 (651) 698-4347 (4 replies, last updated by ajs February 15, 2006)

Is Runyon's in Minneapolis affiliated with Casper & Runyon's Nook on Hamline in St. Paul? If so, do they have the good wings at the Nook, then? ~TDQ (22 replies, last updated by KTFoley March 3, 2007)

A heads-up for Twin Cities fans of the Food Network series Diners' Drive-Ins and Dives: A postcard-sized photo with a life-sized scrawl was propped next to the register at Casper & Runyon's Nook last night. Guy Fieri and his crew... (15 replies, last updated by SDMike March 25, 2008)

I had a damn good cheeseburger last weekend at Casper & Runyon's Nook on Hamline Ave. in St. Paul (492 S. Hamline, just off Randolph Ave.). Didn’t try the Jucy Lucy there, but the cheeseburger with fried onions was... (8 replies, last updated by Brad Ballinger March 16, 2004)

For skin-on stuff, Casper and Runyon's Nook in St. Paul. Otherwise Vincent and Meritage, (26 replies, last updated by reservationsplease June 9, 2009)

) is still turning out great pizzas. Casper & Runyon's Nook (Randolph and Hamline in St. Paul) is currently the reigning burger spot in town (always up for debate), although service there sucks and you regularly have to wait 30... (6 replies, last updated by Yukari October 10, 2004)

Foodnetwork’s Diners & Dives show is good reason to NOT go to a restaurant. They’ve exposed 2 of my favorite burger joints to the teeming masses...Casper & Runyon's Nook in St. Paul and Blimpy Burger in A2...and I... (19 replies, last updated by g rote January 22, 2008)

't eat much pizza, but I like the pizza at Punch in Highland Park. More in the realm of “good ol” pizza, there’s Red’s Savoy Inn in a few locations. Burgers and such are good at Snuffy’s and Casper's... (18 replies, last updated by AVAG January 25, 2008)

flavor. The burger was also a bit overcooked. Good fries. No bacon available for the burger. Had we not tried Casper and Runyon's Nook, this would have been a repeat spot for future trips. Casper and Runyon's Nook- Juicy Nookie... (72 replies, last updated by soupkitten August 28, 2007)

on the menu Porky’s, St. Paul Caspers and Runyon's The Nook, St. Paul Benchwarmer Bob’s, Burnsville The Red Rooster in Long Lake serves a grilled pork tenderloin sandwich worth trying. The best? Last nights sandwich at... (43 replies, last updated by Davydd April 27, 2008)

, and it was stale. Casper & Runyon's Nook in St. Paul is a better bet than Buster’s. I tend to like the 5-8 Club more than Matt’s. (68 replies, last updated by mplsmike January 23, 2008)

. I asked and immediately forgot. I will recognize him. It was not Raul, who was the second itamae on duty. For some reason, I’m thinking Paul although he is Japanese.) Shamrock’s (W 7th at Randolph): 2nd location of... (52 replies, last updated by misterpatrick May 10, 2007)

If you’re just looking for casual neighborhood stuff, my best recommendation is the “one-two” combo that started this thread. Lodge Burger or Jucy Lucy at Casper & Runyan’s Nook, corner of Randolph and... (11 replies, last updated by Ellen August 17, 2004)

My top three: Casper & Runyan’s Nook - Hamline at Randolph in St. Paul. The “Lodge Burger” is my favorite. Don’t go if you’re in a hurry though — people have read War & Peace in a shorter time... (17 replies, last updated by sasseeT February 24, 2006)