Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 9 Minnesota sandwich spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Champlin, Duluth, Minneapolis and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.
1. Duluth Grill (Duluth)
Breakfast, Sandwich, Dessert · $$ · 4.7★ (6,773 Google reviews)
Duluth Grill earned its spot on the show for a knockout breakfast that regulars rave about, and the 4.7-star average from 6,773 reviewers backs it up.
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Featured on Triple D: Season 10, Episode 11 — “Sweet ‘n Savory” (November 26, 2010)
Address: 118 S 27th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55806
Phone: +1 218-726-1150
Website: www.duluthgrill.com
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2. Casper & Runyon’s Nook (St. Paul)
American, Burger, Sandwich · $ · 4.6★ (4,876 Google reviews)
Known for American classics, Casper & Runyon’s Nook still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 4,876 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 14, Episode 9 — “Serious Sandwiches” (June 11, 2012)
Address: 492 Hamline Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116
Phone: +1 651-698-4347
Website: crnook.com
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3. Kramarczuk Sausage Company (Minneapolis)
Sandwich · $$ · 4.8★ (4,467 Google reviews)
The over-stuffed sandwiches at Kramarczuk Sausage Company clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.8-star rating across 4,467 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 21, Episode 17 — “Hometown Heroes” (December 25, 2014)
Address: 215 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: +1 612-379-3018
Website: www.kramarczuks.com
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4. Smack Shack at The 1029 Bar (Minneapolis)
Seafood, Sandwich · $$ · 4.5★ (4,230 Google reviews)
Smack Shack at The 1029 Bar is one of the area’s go-to spots for fresh seafood, with a strong 4.5 stars from 4,230 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 14, Episode 2 — “Streamlined Sammies” (April 9, 2012)
Address: 603 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: +1 612-259-7288
Website: www.smack-shack.com
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5. Northern Waters Smokehaus (Duluth)
Sandwich · $$ · 4.7★ (1,812 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for over-stuffed sandwiches, Northern Waters Smokehaus keeps a 4.7-star rating across 1,812 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 9, Episode 8 — “Fast Food Their Way” (June 21, 2010)
Address: 394 S Lake Ave Ste LL1, Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: +1 218-724-7307
Website: northernwaterssmokehaus.com
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6. Colossal Café (New Location) (Minneapolis)
American, Mexican, Breakfast, Sandwich, Mediterranean · $$ · 4.6★ (1,366 Google reviews)
Colossal Café (New Location) earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 1,366 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 10, Episode 13 — “Sandwiches Plus” (December 18, 2010)
Address: 1340 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
Phone: +1 651-414-0543
Website: www.colossalcafe.com
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7. Q Fanatic BBQ (Champlin)
Italian, BBQ, Sandwich · $$ · 4.4★ (1,236 Google reviews)
Known for Italian comfort food, Q Fanatic BBQ still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 1,236 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 11, Episode 2 — “Po' Boys, Pasta & Pork” (January 10, 2011)
Address: 180 Miller Rd, Champlin, MN 55316
Phone: +1 612-440-6628
Website: qfanatic.com
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8. Emily’s Lebanese Deli (Minneapolis)
Sandwich, Mediterranean · $ · 4.7★ (985 Google reviews)
The over-stuffed sandwiches at Emily’s Lebanese Deli clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.7-star rating across 985 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 21, Episode 16 — “Memorable Moms” (December 24, 2014)
Address: 641 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Phone: +1 612-379-4069
Website: emilyslebanesedeli.com
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9. The Wienery (Minneapolis)
Burger, Breakfast, Sandwich, Vegan/Vegetarian · $ · 4.6★ (810 Google reviews)
The Wienery is one of the area’s go-to spots for burgers, with a strong 4.6 stars from 810 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 4, Episode 3 — “Burgers and Dogs” (July 28, 2008)
Address: 414 Cedar Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Phone: +1 612-333-5798
Website: www.wienery.com
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