A plant-based burger bar causing a citywide craving crisis in Minneapolis is not what most people expect when they walk up to unassuming Francis Burger Joint, but that’s exactly the kind of plot twist locals now brag about to out-of-town friends.
This is the spot where “killer burgers” are promised in huge letters and then totally deliver, even though everything is 100% plant-based and proudly powered by Impossible patties, meatless “chicken,” and house-made vegan “bacon.” 😋
The Juicy Minneapolis Burger Shocking Meat Lovers One Bite At A Time
The Francis story starts with a runaway pig folk hero named Francis from Red Deer, Canada, who escaped a slaughterhouse, evaded capture, and became such a legend he’s now immortalized in a museum display and local lore. 🐷
In his honor, the team behind Francis Burger Joint built a place where none of Francis’s barnyard cousins end up on your plate, yet the burgers still drip down your hand and trigger that “I’m already planning my next visit” feeling.
From day one, Francis has had a bold mission: show meat-eaters that plant-based food can hit every comforting, greasy, joyfully messy note of a classic American burger bar, complete with expertly seared patties, crispy fries, juicy “chicken,” and a stacked drink list. 🍔…