From Apple Valley
Half-pound burgers near Apple Valley
From Apple Valley it is Cedar Avenue south and County Road 46 east: about 15 to 25 minutes to a World Famous Burger in Coates.
- About 15 to 25 minutes from Apple Valley
- 16300 Clayton Ave E, Rosemount, MN 55068
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The drive
From Apple Valley
- Take Cedar Avenue (County Road 23) south.
- Turn left (east) on County Road 46, 160th Street West, and stay on it.
- As it comes into Coates, County Road 46 becomes Brandel Drive.
- Turn left on Clayton Avenue East. The parking lot is on site.
About 15 to 25 minutes from the middle of Apple Valley, depending on where you start and the traffic.
World Famous Burgers
Specialty Burgers 1/2 lb burgers only
Swanee Burger
2 slices of bacon, American cheese and fried onions
Big Canada Jack
Canadian bacon and melted Monterey Jack cheese
Vito's Italian Burger
Italian sauce, secret spices, mushrooms and mozzarella
Super Swiss Shroom Burger
Fancy Swiss cheese over a mound of sauteed mushrooms
Australian Vegamite Burger
White onions, red and green peppers, celery and mushrooms, topped with Monterey cheese
Half a pound, never pre-made
The menu calls them World Famous Burgers, known the world over (at least throughout the County). Each one averages 1/2 lb. of lean ground beef, and none of them are pre-made patties. They are on the lunch menu and the dinner menu alike.
Start with the Swanee
The Swanee Burger made the MN Monthly Ultimate List of MN. Greatest Burgers. It comes piled high with 2 slices of bacon, American cheese and fried onions, and the menu suggests blue cheese dressing on the side.
After that, the list runs to Canadian bacon, Italian sauce, Swiss and mushrooms, and a burger from down under. On Tuesday night, Burger Night is the Nightly Dinner Special.

Hours
- Monday11 AM – 9 PM
- Tuesday11 AM – 9 PM
- Wednesday11 AM – 9 PM
- Thursday11 AM – 9 PM
- Friday11 AM – 10 PM
- Saturday11 AM – 10 PM
- Sunday11 AM – 9 PM
- Lunch: Served until 4:30 pm Monday-Saturday.
- Dinner: Full dinners served 4:30-9:00PM Monday-Saturday, and Sunday 11:00AM-8:00PM.
Weather and holiday changes are posted on the House of Coates Facebook page. When in doubt, call (651) 437-2232.
Good to know
How big are the burgers?
The World Famous Burgers average 1/2 lb. of lean ground beef, and they are not pre-made patties. For a smaller burger, the menu has a 1/3 pound Hamburger, Cheeseburger and California Burger.
Which burger should I try first?
The menu puts the Swanee Burger first: it made the MN Monthly Ultimate List of MN. Greatest Burgers, with 2 slices of bacon, American cheese and fried onions.
How long is the drive from Apple Valley?
About 15 to 25 minutes from the middle of Apple Valley. Most of the drive is County Road 46, straight east from Cedar Avenue.
Coming from somewhere nearby?
World Famous Burgers
Open every day at 11 AM. Dine-in, outdoor seating and to-go ordering.