Chef Shack Ranch

The couple behind one of the Twin Cities’ first (and still, one of the best) food trucks operates this down-home brick-and-mortar iteration of their culinary fleet, and they turn out a bison burger of distinction. The flavorful, grass-fed meat is hand-formed into a thick, substantial patty, its outer surfaces coaxed to a crispy-edged, tantalizing char. It’s topped with all kinds of goodies: crisp lettuce, tangy cucumber pickles and a carefully nurtured fried egg, the runny yolk juicing up that lean patty. The lavishly buttered and toasted bun is spot-on. A generous handful of skin-on fries is included.