First look: Harriet's Hamburgers will open its first sit-down restaurant at The Bowl at Ballantyne
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You'll find Harriet's Hamburgers at 15109 Bowl St. Photo: Laura Barrero/Axios
Harriet's Hamburgers will open at The Bowl at Ballantyne on Aug. 20.
Why it matters: Harriet's Hamburgers first opened at Optimist Hall four years ago serving only burgers and fries. The menu at its first standalone restaurant will have far more options, including Minneapolis favorites.
The vibe: Similar to its Optimist Hall food stall, the Ballantyne restaurant is reminiscent of a diner from the 1950s and 1960s, with a modern touch.
- The 1,600-square-foot diner has indoor seating, plus an outdoor patio with green space.
Dig in: In addition to the "OG Hamburger," they're making seasonal favorites permanent. "The Royale" burger, for example, is typically available at Optimist Hall only in the summer.
- The "Jucy Lucy" burger, previously a secret menu item, is now a mainstay. It's a nod to one owner's Minneapolis roots and made with a patty stuffed with cheesy center, pickles and a classic bun. Another Minneapolis menu item is the cheese curds, made Minnesota State Fair style.
- Kids can order a "Happiness Meal," their version of McDonald's Happy Meal. It comes with a hamburger, fries or apple chips, soda or juice and a prize.
- To drink, there's Boylan's all-natural craft soda, agua fresca (housemade juice), beer, frosé and bubbly.
Zoom out: Harriet's joins a slew of recent openings at The Bowl, including OMB, Postino WineCafe, Honey Suckle Gelato, North Italia and Flower Child.
- Other businesses opening soon at The Bowl include: Bossy Beulah's, Rooster's, Solidcore, Arrow Cuts and Shaves, Dry Bar, Hawkers, Salty Donut and Fly Kid Fly, a coffee shop by the owners of HEX.
Stop by: 15109 Bowl St.
- Open 11am-9pm Sunday-Thursday and 11am-10pm Friday and Saturday.
What's next: Harriet's Hamburgers will open two more locations, one in Concord later this year and another in Matthews in 2025.
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