Convention Grill - Minneapolis, MN

"Note the lumpiness of the chocolate malt that has just been spooned from its silver beaker by the waitress who presented it. She forgot to bring us a straw, but that was OK. A spoon is a much more useful utensil for eating/drinking this ultra-thick concoction."
Michael Stern






"It is often said that the secret of a great griddle-cooked hamburger is the grill itself. We don't know if this one goes back to the origin of the Convention Grill, in 1934, but it sure imparts a deeply delicious character to the burgers that sizzle here. Need we mention that this is not the place to dine if you happen to be condemned to a fat-free regime?"
Michael Stern



"At least as much as for the hamburgers, we love the Convention Grill for its superb French fries. This close shot shows the textural variety that makes them so addictive."
Michael Stern



"The addition of lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise makes this cheeseburger "California style." I piled everything into the bun and decided that this was the Platonic idea of a diner burger."
Michael Stern



"This hot fudge sundae is made with local Kemps ice cream and Convention Grill's own delicious hot fudge sauce. This is actually the small sundae. The large has eight scoops of ice cream!"
buffetbuster



"When you walk into the Convention Grill, this is what you see: a very busy counter where the staff assembles plates ready to get carried out to tables and booths."
Michael Stern



"We've seen this place described as a 1950s-style diner. In fact, it began in 1934; and while it has evolved over the years, it exudes nostalgia."
Michael Stern