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==History== ==History==
The restaurant is named after Francis the pig, a pig who escaped from a slaughterhouse and became a local folk hero in Red Deer, Canada. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fox9.com/news/plant-based-burger-bar-opening-along-central-ave-in-minneapolis |title=Plant-based burger bar opening along Central Ave in Minneapolis |date=2022-12-30 |publisher=Fox 9 News |access-date=2024-12-30</ref> The restaurant is named after Francis the pig, a pig who escaped from a slaughterhouse and became a local folk hero in Red Deer, Canada. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fox9.com/news/plant-based-burger-bar-opening-along-central-ave-in-minneapolis |title=Plant-based burger bar opening along Central Ave in Minneapolis |date=2022-12-30 |publisher=Fox 9 News |access-date=2024-12-30}}</ref>


Francis began operating in 2021 as a food truck, serving burgers outside of the Minneapolis brewery Sociable Ciderworks. Francis began operating in 2021 as a food truck, serving burgers outside of the Minneapolis brewery Sociable Ciderworks.
<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.elementmn.com/blog/francis-burger-joint-is-open-in-northeast |title=Francis Burger Joint is open in Northeast |date=2023-01-09 |publisher=Element MN |access-date=2024-12-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526212540/https://www.elementmn.com/blog/francis-burger-joint-is-open-in-northeast |archive-date=2024-05-26}}</ref> The first brick-and-mortar location opened in January 2023 on Central Ave in the Northeast neighborhood,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.elementmn.com/blog/francis-burger-joint-is-open-in-northeast |title=Francis Burger Joint is open in Northeast |date=2023-01-09 |publisher=Element MN |access-date=2024-12-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526212540/https://www.elementmn.com/blog/francis-burger-joint-is-open-in-northeast |archive-date=2024-05-26}}</ref> and the second location opened on East Lake Street in November 2024. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.elementmn.com/blog/francis-burger-joint-is-open-in-northeast |title=Francis Burger Joint is open in Northeast |date=2023-01-09 |publisher=Element MN |access-date=2024-12-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526212540/https://www.elementmn.com/blog/francis-burger-joint-is-open-in-northeast |archive-date=2024-05-26}}</ref> The first brick-and-mortar location opened in January 2023 on Central Ave in the Northeast neighborhood,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.elementmn.com/blog/francis-burger-joint-is-open-in-northeast |title=Francis Burger Joint is open in Northeast |date=2023-01-09 |publisher=Element MN |access-date=2024-12-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526212540/https://www.elementmn.com/blog/francis-burger-joint-is-open-in-northeast |archive-date=2024-05-26}}</ref> and the second location opened on East Lake Street in November 2024.
<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/meet-the-minneapolis-vegan-restaurant-known-for-its-burgers |title=Meet the Minneapolis Vegan Restaurant Known for Its Burgers |date=2024-11-15 |publisher=Bring Me the News |access-date=2024-12-30}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url=https://sheadesign.com/francis-burger-joint-opening-second-location-this-fall/ |title=Francis Burger Joint Opening Second Location This Fall |date=2024-09-27 |publisher=Shea Design |access-date=2024-12-30}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url=https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/meet-the-minneapolis-vegan-restaurant-known-for-its-burgers |title=Meet the Minneapolis Vegan Restaurant Known for Its Burgers |date=2024-11-15 |publisher=Bring Me the News |access-date=2024-12-30}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url=https://sheadesign.com/francis-burger-joint-opening-second-location-this-fall/ |title=Francis Burger Joint Opening Second Location This Fall |date=2024-09-27 |publisher=Shea Design |access-date=2024-12-30}}</ref> The brick-and-mortar locations have been noted for their distinctive style, including black walls with red neon light highlights, and the lyrics of Winnipeg punk band Propagandhi painted on the walls.


==Reception== ==Reception==

Revision as of 01:45, 31 December 2024

Francis Burger Joint is a plant-based burger bar with two locations in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The menu consists of burgers, sandwiches, salads, fries, milkshakes, and a full-service bar.

History

The restaurant is named after Francis the pig, a pig who escaped from a slaughterhouse and became a local folk hero in Red Deer, Canada.

Francis began operating in 2021 as a food truck, serving burgers outside of the Minneapolis brewery Sociable Ciderworks. The first brick-and-mortar location opened in January 2023 on Central Ave in the Northeast neighborhood, and the second location opened on East Lake Street in November 2024. The brick-and-mortar locations have been noted for their distinctive style, including black walls with red neon light highlights, and the lyrics of Winnipeg punk band Propagandhi painted on the walls.

Reception

Francis Burger Joint was named #19 in Yelp's "Top 100 Vegan Restaurants in the US 2024". The restaurant received positive reviews from local food critics.

References

  1. "Plant-based burger bar opening along Central Ave in Minneapolis". Fox 9 News. 2022-12-30. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  2. "Francis Burger Joint is open in Northeast". Element MN. 2023-01-09. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  3. "Francis Burger Joint is open in Northeast". Element MN. 2023-01-09. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  4. "Meet the Minneapolis Vegan Restaurant Known for Its Burgers". Bring Me the News. 2024-11-15. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  5. "Francis Burger Joint Opening Second Location This Fall". Shea Design. 2024-09-27. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  6. "Top 100 Vegan Restaurants in the US 2024". Yelp. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  7. "Meet the Minneapolis Vegan Restaurant Known for Its Burgers". Bring Me the News. 2024-11-15. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  8. "Francis's New Burger Bar is a Total Treat". Racket. 2023-01-19. Retrieved 2024-12-30.