Updated September 2026
You’ll find Broasted chicken at small-town restaurants, neighborhood bars, meat markets and even gas stations, with popular spots scattered across the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota.
In January 2026, I asked people on the Give Me The Mike Facebook page to share their favorite places for Broasted chicken in Minnesota. Hundreds of comments came in, with recommendations from across the state.
The 16 places below are ranked by the number of votes they received. Whether you’re looking for a longtime local favorite or a new place worth a road trip, use this guide to find some of Minnesota’s most recommended Broasted chicken.
What is Broasted chicken?
Broasted chicken is chicken cooked using a pressure-frying process. Instead of frying in an open fryer, the chicken cooks in hot oil inside a sealed pressure fryer, helping it retain moisture while developing a crispy coating.
The term Broasted® is actually a trademark of the Wisconsin-based Broaster Company. The cooking method was developed by L.A.M. Phelan in the 1950s. Genuine Broaster Chicken® is prepared using Broaster pressure fryers, proprietary marinades and coatings, and the company’s specific cooking process.
That means Broasted chicken isn’t simply another name for fried chicken. While both are cooked in oil, pressure frying is what gives Broasted chicken its signature combination of a crispy exterior and juicy interior.
Quick guide to the best Broasted chicken in Minnesota
These 16 spots are ranked by votes collected from Give Me The Mike’s Facebook audience in January 2026. Click a restaurant’s name in the table below to jump to its listing.
| City | Rank | Restaurant |
|---|---|---|
| Grandy | 1 | Brass Rail |
| Hugo | 2 | Blacksmith Lounge and Broaster |
| Essig | 3 | Carl’s Corner |
| Hastings | 4 | M & H Gas Station |
| South St. Paul | 5 | The Coop |
| Evansville | 6 | Somedays Bar and Grill |
| Forest Lake | 7 | The Old Log Cabin Restaurant |
| Darwin & Winsted | 8 | V’s Grill and Pub |
| Rosemount | 9 | House of Coates |
| Multiple locations | 10 | Pizza Ranch |
| Maple Grove | 11 | The Lookout Bar and Grill |
| Northfield | 12 | Quarterback Club |
| Faribault | 13 | The Broaster |
| Champlin, Maplewood & West St. Paul | 14 | 5-8 Grill and Bar |
| Maplewood | 15 | Borchert’s Meat Market |
| St. Paul | 16 | Obb’s Sports Bar and Grill |
1. Brass Rail — Grandy
Address: 36868 Highway 65 NE, Grandy, MN 55029
Located along Highway 65 a few minutes north of Cambridge, Brass Rail received the most votes in Give Me The Mike’s January 2026 Facebook poll.
Brass Rail has been serving customers in Grandy since May 13, 1969, and Broasted chicken remains the restaurant’s signature dish. The restaurant also offers online ordering and large group orders, making it an option for everything from a quick meal to parties and gatherings.
2. Blacksmith Lounge and Broaster — Hugo
Address: 17205 Forest Boulevard N, Hugo, MN 55038
Blacksmith Lounge and Broaster serves Broasted chicken made with fresh, never-frozen chicken that is marinated for hours before cooking. The regular menu includes quarter- and half-chicken dinners, along with broasted potatoes and other sides.
Thursday is chicken night at Blacksmith. As of September 2026, the restaurant offers a half-chicken dinner from 4-9 p.m. Takeout chicken is also available in larger quantities, including 12-, 24- and 36-piece orders.
Good to know: The kitchen is closed from 2-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
3. Carl’s Corner — Essig
Address: 21378 First St., Essig, MN 56073
You’ll find Carl’s Corner in the tiny community of Essig, between New Ulm and Sleepy Eye. Broasted chicken has been one of the restaurant’s specialties for years, with half-chicken dinners among its most popular items.
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4. M & H Gas Station — Hastings
Address: 1402 Vermillion St., Hastings, MN 55033
Yes, one of Minnesota’s favorite spots for Broasted chicken is inside a gas station.
The Hastings M & H has developed a following for the chicken served from its deli. Customers also regularly pair the chicken with potato wedges and other deli sides. The Hastings location is open 24 hours, making it one of the more unusual—and convenient—stops on this list.
5. The Coop — South St. Paul
Address: 157 Third Ave. S, South St. Paul, MN 55075
The Coop has been serving South St. Paul since 1963, and chicken remains at the heart of its menu. The restaurant is just off Interstate 494, west of Concord Street.
Chicken is available as two- and four-piece dinners or in larger 8-, 12-, 16-, 20- and 24-piece orders. Dinners include a choice of potato and a dinner roll, with coleslaw available for an additional charge. The Coop also serves slow-smoked ribs, burgers and its longtime Coney Islands.
6. Somedays Bar and Grill — Evansville
Address: 205 Railroad St., Evansville, MN 56326
Somedays Bar and Grill is a small-town restaurant in Evansville, northwest of Alexandria. Broasted chicken is one of several comfort-food choices on a menu that also includes burgers, wraps, ribs, pizza and loaded waffle fries.
The restaurant serves lunch and dinner and has become a local gathering spot in this small Douglas County community.
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7. The Old Log Cabin Restaurant — Forest Lake
Address: 9726 Scandia Trail N, Forest Lake, MN 5502
The Old Log Cabin is a longtime Forest Lake restaurant serving a broad menu of steaks, seafood, burgers and American comfort food.
Its chicken menu includes quarter- and half-Broasted chicken dinners. One of the more distinctive side options is its broasted potatoes—potato wedges cooked in the broaster with the chicken.
The Old Log Cabin also operates a large catering business for parties and special events.
8. V’s Grill and Pub — Darwin and Winsted
Darwin: 311 First St. N, Darwin, MN 55324
Winsted: 220 Main Ave. W, Winsted, MN 55395
V’s Grill and Pub gives Broasted chicken fans two places to try it in central Minnesota.
The Darwin restaurant’s broasted chicken dinner is one of its popular comfort-food options, often paired with potatoes and other traditional sides. V’s also operates its downtown Winsted location, with both restaurants serving casual American fare.
9. House of Coates — Rosemount
Address: 16300 Clayton Ave. E, Rosemount, MN 55068
House of Coates is a classic roadside bar and restaurant southeast of the Twin Cities. Its Broasted chicken is one of the dishes most frequently associated with the restaurant, alongside burgers, onion rings and other traditional bar-and-grill favorites.
Broasted chicken is available for dine-in or takeout, making House of Coates an easy stop for chicken on the south side of the metro.
10. Pizza Ranch — Multiple Minnesota locations
Pizza Ranch may be best known for its pizza buffet, but chicken is an equally prominent part of the chain’s menu.
The restaurant calls its version Crispy Ranch Chicken, describing it as crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Customers can order individual chicken dinners, chicken boxes and larger meals, depending on location. Chicken is also a fixture on the Pizza Ranch buffet.
11. The Lookout Bar and Grill — Maple Grove
Address: 8672 Pineview Lane N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
The Lookout has been a Maple Grove gathering place for generations, combining a restaurant and bar with live music, an outdoor play area and volleyball.
Its menu features Genuine Broaster Chicken, with several meal sizes available. The Lookout also serves barbecue ribs, brisket and other smoked meats.
12. Quarterback Club — Northfield
Address: 116 W. Third St., Northfield, MN 55057
The Quarterback Club has been part of Northfield since 1967. It originally opened as part of a restaurant franchise partially owned by Minnesota Vikings players.
Today, the family restaurant says it is best known for its broasted chicken and barbecue ribs. Chicken is available as individual dinners as well as larger buckets to go.
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13. The Broaster — Faribault
Address: 221 Lyndale Ave. S, Faribault, MN 55021
There isn’t much mystery about the specialty at this Faribault restaurant: chicken takes center stage.
The Broaster offers chicken dinners and family-sized orders from its location in Faribo Town Square. The restaurant also serves traditional sides including potatoes, coleslaw and rolls.
14. 5-8 Grill and Bar — Champlin, Maplewood and West St. Paul
Broasted chicken isn’t served at every 5-8 location. You’ll find Genuine Broasted Chicken at the restaurants in Champlin, Maplewood and West St. Paul.
The participating locations offer individual chicken dinners and larger family meals, typically served with JoJos and coleslaw.
Locations serving broasted chicken:
- Champlin: 6251 Douglas Court N
- Maplewood: 2289 Minnehaha Ave. E
- West St. Paul: 1741 S. Robert St.
15. Borchert’s Meat Market — Maplewood
Address: 1344 Frost Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109
Borchert’s isn’t a traditional sit-down restaurant. The neighborhood butcher shop and grocery store in Maplewood also has a dedicated Genuine Broaster Chicken menu.
That makes Borchert’s a particularly good option if you’re looking to pick up broasted chicken rather than sit down for a restaurant meal. The market also offers online ordering in addition to its meat counter, groceries and specialty items.
16. Obb’s Sports Bar and Grill — St. Paul
Address: 1347 Burns Ave., St. Paul, MN 55106
Obb’s has been part of St. Paul’s East Side since 1932 and has been family-owned for more than 50 years. The neighborhood sports bar’s menu goes well beyond typical bar food, with steaks, prime rib, ribs, seafood and broasted chicken among its dinner choices.
Broasted chicken is also available for takeout, and Obb’s regularly features chicken specials.
Frequently asked questions about Broasted chicken in Minnesota
What is Broasted chicken?
Broasted chicken is chicken prepared using a pressure-frying process. Genuine Broaster Chicken® is made with Broaster Company equipment, proprietary marinades and coatings, and its specific cooking method. The pressure-frying process helps retain moisture while producing a crispy exterior.
What is the difference between Broasted chicken and fried chicken?
Both are cooked in oil, but traditional fried chicken is usually cooked in an open fryer. Broasted chicken is cooked under controlled pressure in a sealed pressure fryer. According to Broaster Company, that process helps retain the chicken’s natural moisture and juices.
Is “Broasted chicken” a brand name?
Yes. Broasted® and Broasted Chicken® are registered trademarks of Broaster Company. Restaurants using the Genuine Broaster Chicken name must follow the company’s preparation requirements, use its proprietary products and cook the chicken in a Broaster pressure fryer.
Who invented Broasted chicken?
L.A.M. Phelan, founder of Broaster Company, developed the broasting process in Wisconsin in 1954. Broaster Company has continued manufacturing pressure fryers and licensing its Genuine Broaster Chicken program since then.
Where can I find the best Broasted chicken in Minnesota?
People on Give Me The Mike’s Facebook page recommended restaurants across Minnesota in a January 2026 Facebook poll. Brass Rail in Grandy received the most votes, followed by Blacksmith Lounge and Broaster in Hugo and Carl’s Corner in Essig. The complete list includes 16 restaurants and businesses across the state.
Where can I find Broasted chicken in the Twin Cities?
Several restaurants on this list are in the Twin Cities area, including Blacksmith Lounge and Broaster in Hugo, The Coop in South St. Paul, The Old Log Cabin in Forest Lake, House of Coates in Rosemount, The Lookout Bar and Grill in Maple Grove, Borchert’s Meat Market in Maplewood and Obb’s Sports Bar and Grill in St. Paul.
Can you make Genuine Broaster Chicken at home?
Not in the same way a licensed restaurant makes Genuine Broaster Chicken. Broaster Company says Genuine Broaster Chicken requires its commercial-grade pressure fryer, proprietary ingredients and licensed preparation process.
Is Broasted chicken only served at restaurants?
No. Genuine Broaster Chicken can also be served by convenience stores, grocery delis, food trucks, universities and other licensed foodservice operations. That helps explain why this Minnesota list includes businesses such as M & H Gas Station and Borchert’s Meat Market in addition to traditional restaurants.
Is Broasted chicken a Minnesota food?
No. Broasted chicken was developed in Wisconsin, but it has become a popular menu item at restaurants, bars, delis and other businesses throughout Minnesota.
How were the restaurants on this list ranked?
The rankings are based on votes and recommendations collected from Give Me The Mike’s Facebook audience in January 2026. Hundreds of comments were submitted when readers were asked where to find the best Broasted chicken in Minnesota.
Where can I find Broasted chicken in Greater Minnesota?
Several restaurants on this list are outside the Twin Cities, including Brass Rail in Grandy, Carl’s Corner in Essig, Somedays Bar and Grill in Evansville, V’s Grill and Pub in Darwin and Winsted, Quarterback Club in Northfield and The Broaster in Faribault.
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