(651) 644-1790
1890 University Ave W
St Paul,
MN
55104
44.9565
-93.1795
Neighborhoods: Merriam Park West, Merriam Park - Lexington - Hamline
What People Are Saying About Porky's
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The sign, with the tall top-hatted pig, stands as a defiant porcine reminder that the drive-in will never die. This place seems like it should have carhops, but instead, patrons either motor through the drive-thru or stroll inside and order at the counter. On weekends, classic cars and Harleys hang out here. The menu is back-to-the-basics 1950s drive-in fare. The Twin burger, Porky's version of the Big Mac is a favorite.
08/23/09
Great Fried Chicken and shakes
by AlinIb
I love Porky’s, my parents love it, my boyfriend obsessed with it and it’s been around forever. They come up with new pulled pork; I had it with their fried onion rings, and chocolate milk. I absolutely loved it. I had their fried chicken and chicken wings before and would recommend it to others. I always see someone on the old collectable car in a parking lot, wow, that is so interesting.
- Pros: Best onion rings, fried chicken and shakes
- Cons: Non
08/06/09
Where did my Porkys go?
by madmarv
Since 1956, Porkys has been THE PLACE. All of a sudden, this summer, the menu changed and so did the food. Gone are the wonderful smells of the unique burgers, gone is the unique flavor also. The new menu should have specified that nothing is as it was and you aren't going to like what it is now. There are going to be many regulars who will be choking in surprise and gagging on the taste of what they least expect at Porkys.....a below-average, dry, tasteless hunk of glop. No matter what you order now, it won't be like it was. Oh woe. Take me back to '56 and my first Twinburger. Those days are gone and so is the old Porkys. Phooey!
- Pros: None anymore
- Cons: Food has gone bad
07/18/09
good greazzzy burgers, it's an old school drive in
by dagomnir
If u want a good greaseburger and some nostalgia with your food this is the place, people whining it's not good, well it's not a sit down restaurant, it's a 50s drive in. It's going to be greasy, and dry, and soggy, that's why we go there! If you want a perfect burger and perfect fixins and perfect service go to Applebees, and good luck there! I can't wait to go get my $8 greasy onion ring topped burger with soggy fries!
- Pros: good tastin burgers, great environment
- Cons: not as good of environment as 10 yrs ago
The Details on Porky's
The Extras:
A crunchy onion ring comes smashed into the top bun of all the burgers, but be sure to order a full basket of rings.
Know Before You Go:
If you want a bit of everything, get the Cruiser's Combo--a single burger, two pieces of chicken, three big onion rings, an order of fries and a cup of fresh-tasting slaw.
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