Burger Lovers: Romance your Palate

Satisfy even the biggest of appetites with one of these high flavor profile burgers.
Looking for a tasty burger for an easy meal over the weekend? We've got a few suggestions for spots in the area.

Sgt. Pepper’s Grille and Bar, 930 Helena Ave N, Oakdale, 651-738-7052

Having a tough time finding a babysitter or just want to take the whole family out on Valentine’s Day? Head on over to Sgt. Pepper’s Grille and Bar in Oakdale. With a huge kids menu selection, juicy burgers and rockin’ fries, everybody will be feeling the love.  

Indulge and order up the Philadelphia Burger ($8.50). Made with bacon, garlic, green onion, cream cheese, Swiss cheese and sauteed mushrooms, this burger is wickedly rich and decadent. 

Those who are serious about sticking to their New Year’s weight loss resolution should order the low-fat Bison Burger ($9.75) with a side of cottage cheese. It's a hearty, yet tender, burger, and very high in protein. 

Owner Rob Kinsky said, “Our Bison burgers are made with fresh buffalo meat brought in from the Silver Bison Ranch in Baldwin, Wisconsin.” 

Make sure to saddle it up with Sgt. Pepper’s sweet and smoky homemade barbecue sauce and try the waffle fries and a side of seasoned sour cream.

Barker's Bar and Grill, 413 2nd St., Hudson, WI, 715-386-4123

, located in Hudson, WI, is known for its 100 percent certified Angus beef burgers.

“Our burger patties are ground fresh daily by the local butcher,” said owner Pete Foster. “Even our sweet-dough hamburger buns are baked fresh daily.”

There’s lots of tender loving care that goes into every burger made by Chef Curtis Lyon. Word on the street: don't mess these bad boys up with any ketchup or mustard and just let the burgers do the talking. 

Take for instance, the Casino el Camino Burger ($8.95). This burger is made with Louisiana hot sauce, Amish blue cheese crumbles, caramelized red onions and chilled diced celery. You’ll want to chill it all down with a big, roast-flavored Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout ($5/pint).

If you’re longing for a taste of the tropics, try the Hula Hut Burger ($9.45). Crispy, smoked-bacon, green chilies, melted jack cheese and grilled slices of pineapple make this burger unique. It’s perfectly paired with a French Vanilla Martini made with vanilla-flavored vodka, pineapple and Chambord liqueur ($7).  

Other must-try burgers are the Mushroom Cheeseburger ($8.45) and the Black and Bleu Infused Burger ($8.95). Thinly sliced mushrooms are marinated in vermouth, giving this burger’s flavor profile a touch of sophisticated elegance. The Black and Bleu Infused is a personal creation of Chef Lyon’s and is made with special blackened seasoning, red onion and bleu cheese crumbles. FYI: This burger is an off-the-menu item, but just tell them Patch sent you!