This has become our go to place for breakfast. It is a bit of a drive but is well worth it. I typically order an omelet with hash browns and toast. My wife orders the eggs benedict substituting bacon for the ham. The bacon is crispy, even with the hollaindaise over it. Everything comes out fresh and hot, and cooked to perfection. The service has always been great, and food comes out fast. read more

Classic small town dinner. The food is well made, typical dinner fare. Staff seemed a bit harried (one cooking, the other serving. The tables are inconsistent, but the wood and tile ones are cute. It's showing wear a bit, but clean, with reasonable prices, given the location. read more

We were in the area, looking for somewhere to eat breakfast. We decided to give this place a try. It has an old school look and feel to it. They have a great menu, with plenty of comfort food to choose from. I decided to try the Eggs Benedict, substituting bacon for the ham. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the bacon remained crispy under the eggs, and hollandaise. They were quite busy, with only one person to take orders, bring out food, and run the cash register. She was amazing, and provided excellent service. We will definitely be going back read more

Cobblestone Cafe - Eggs Benedict w/bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Decent service but my waffle tasted like onion soup mix not sure if it's from a dirty waffle machine or if it's the mix

ALICIA was an amazing waitress and she had such a positive attitude. The food was really delicious and I had the Biscuits and Gravy. SO GOOD! I also feel the mom and pop/small town feel to the Cafe was a much needed ambiance and I appreciated the music and the comfort of the coziness in the Cafe. It is one place to get a good meal at a great price that would fill you up and make you feel like you are a valued person. Highly recommend read more

Wanted to visit after this place being recommended by a coworker. Was unfamiliar with the area. Headed in at 1:38pm to be immediately informed by servers "we actually close at 2" no other greeting, no smiles, nothing welcoming. Having managed restaurants this was absurd to me. If you want to be out the door at 2pm make your posted hours show closed at 1:30. Really poor customer service, will not be back, and will be sure to tell at least 10 other people not to go here as well. Improve your service standard :) read more

Do happy people simply make better food? I felt tempted to ask where the Cobblestone cook had the happy spice. Super friendly place, staffed apparently by lots of good friends. All the individual ingredients of my roast beef hash were recognizable and properly cooked. That is rare. Not at all greasy, the potato, onions and sweet peppers clearly were cooked separately before being combined with chopped beef. Not a typical fry cook technique. These are expert cooks. I'll be testing their skill again. read more

Cobblestone Cafe - Several comfy booths and tables - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Cobblestone was great! We had a group of 6 and we were able to easily get a seat on the cute front patio. Tracy was a fabulous server and got us everything we need. This is a great local breakfast joint. Highly recommend! read more

Once in a while I want an old-fashioned cholesterol-laden breakfast, and Cobblestone Cafe did not disappoint. Big portions. Good eggs Benedict (perfect runny-yolked eggs), crispy hash browns. I can't vouch for the coffee; I drank tea ('cuz diner coffee usually disappoints me. Actually diner tea isn't anything to write home about either.) I went with a friend who's a long time customer; our waitress was friendly and chatty, and the food came out quickly. read more

ZERO STAR RATING Wanted to give this place a try after reading about it online, our server was impolite and didn't offer any help with getting food we actually wanted, we were misguided and the environment is predominantly white and you could feel the discomfort of the waitress having to help a person of color. We paid $20 to be scammed avoid this place at all costs. Soggy mushy greasy hashbrowns and a disappointing visit. Didn't even touch this plate of food either and still had to pay. Drank half my glass of OJ read more

Cobblestone Cafe - "Belgian Waffle" saddest excuse for a waffle I've seen. With artificial fruits on the side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Had the classic: two eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, and toast. It was perfect. I'll definitely go back again.

Very cute little breakfast place. We ventured out for the dog days event and wound up here for breakfast. The place was packed. We waited for an outdoor table. They have about 6-7 outdoor tables outside. Did not notice how big the inside was, but did notice there were a lot of people in there. I think there was only one server for the entire outdoor area. A lot of people were waiting for drinks, menus, food. We were not in a rush so we understood. Food Ordered: Eggs Benedict- good Italian Scramble Hash- was said to be very good. Kids pancaked with bacon. It came out shaped like Mickey Mouse with a ton of that strawberry sauce all over with a side of bacon. Cute little breakfast place with quite an extensive menu. read more

What a treasure. You can see and feel the history and love in this little family owned cafe. The food and service were amazing when my husband and I went for breakfast yesterday. If you want delicious hot coffee and a perfectly prepared classics breakfast, this is your place. We will be back! read more

Cobblestone Cafe - a coffee cup on a blue and white tile table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

FABULOUS! Wonderful little hole-in-the-wall in quaint downtown White Bear Lake. They serve delicious, traditional breakfast and have the BEST coffee. The table next to me ordered a cinnamon roll and it was HUGE, hot and gooey. If you are looking for serious, legit breakfast, this is your place! I need to come back to try the burger and shakes. Go here! You will not be disappointed. read more

Cobblestone Cafe - Veggie hash with over easy eggs - delish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Come here almost every weekend morning, great place to get breakfast. Great service, owner is friendly, food is fantastic.

This is a little hidden unassuming place to grab weekend breakfast. Very limited seating and you will more than likely wait as it seems to be popular in the area. We were able to get a very small table for two. Nothing fancy just basic, filled me up. read more

Firstly, the environment is badly in need of a renovation, with warped and water-damaged ceiling panels and walls, ancient looking wall paper, damaged carpeting, and a family of flies buzzing around inside. It's all just generally run down and doesn't give confidence about the cleanliness. Secondly, the food is standard options for lunch diner fare And I found what I ordered (French dip and fries) pretty good, be it very simple. Maybe they do simple food well. I don't know. But even with pretty good food, it's not enough to counter the environment. I will check back in a year. read more

For a place that claimed to have the best pancakes around, I had high hopes. (After all their wifi password was PANCAKES.) The cake itself was better than average, especially for a small town cafe: made from scratch batter, flavor, soak ability, texture were all nicely done. I don't believe in shaming, but the smuckers high fructose corn syrup is unacceptable for anyplace claiming pancake credibility. TIP: I know it is more expensive, but have pure maple syrup available and charge extra as an add-on! Otherwise, would recommend BYOSyrup. read more

Cobblestone Cafe - Blueberry pancake: good Smuckers: BAD - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Don't let the old school decor scare you!!!!! Driving through WBL, decided to stop for breakfast, found this place on google, so glad we did. Nice small cafe, great food with large portions. We got lucky and sat right down. About 15 minutes into our meal, the line got pretty long, so expect a wait, but worth it. Hash browns were cooked perfectly, eggs were great. But best of all, the bacon was thick and crispy, not all limp and greasy like most places. Prices were ok, especially for the service and portion sizes. read more

Food was great and plentiful, still seemed a little overpriced to pay $11 for a vegetarian Benedict, which is a slice of tomato and spinach in place of the ham. I believe it was more expensive than the original Benedict. Still it was extremely tasty and very decent sized! All in all the service was decent as it was busy, and the food was hot and tasted fresh. A good little place for a quick breakfast. My toddler got the blueberry pancakes with sausage. She loved them! I think $5.95 is very reasonable for the amount of food she received, most of which she couldn't finish. The waitress did forget her juice (the kids get a choice of drink with the meals). But that was fine as she was occupied picking out the fresh blueberries from her cakes Go check this place out...small and quaint. A definite nod to how you would have breakfast with your family on a Sunday morning in your own home. read more

Cobblestone Cafe - The Veggie Benedict with fresh fruit (optional sausage links). Tomato and spinach in place of the ham! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I love this place. Great basic down home food prepared very well. I've enjoy the s breakfast that although isn't upscale, you can depend on the food to be predictable. read more

I went to the cafe with my mom on a sunny Monday afternoon, and we were able to sit outside. It was not busy, so the service was fast and friendly. We both got the Cobblestone BLT (regular BLT with egg salad), which was AMAZING when we put some potato chips (served on side) on the sandwich! Overall, great mom & pop restaurant experience at a reasonable price! read more

Cobblestone Cafe - Cobblestone BLT on sourdough - delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Came in for a brunch-ish time as we were running around. My wife had the eggs, hash browns, bacon & toast; my son had pancakes and bacon; I had the eggs benedict. Unfortunately I didn't take a picture...but it was really, really good. My son ate the entire plate which is totally unusual, plus he had a bite of hash browns and toast from my wife. He's a picky 11 year old that already ate breakfast this morning - so this was a vote for Cobblestone. My wife really enjoyed hers as well. We will be back! read more

Had a lovely meal here on a brief visit to White Bear Lake. The food and service were excellent. I like a traditional diner menu, and this one had everything and anything someone could want. I think the folks who post less than stellar reviews are missing the point. This is old school carried off with excellence in a sweet environment. read more

We had some relatives in town this past weekend and decided to go out to breakfast. We picked the cobblestone café to give them a local feel and to visit downtown White Bear Lake. As usual the Cobblestone came through for us. Our relatives were impressed and noted that this reminded them of the small-town diners in Minnesota and North Dakota that we have fond memories of. It brought back stories of the two diners in Grafton ND that were across the street from each other. Both now long closed. The breakfast was good and the service was above average. If you are looking for a good breakfast spot when in the White Bear Lake area check out the cobblestone. When winter comes check it out for lunch. A good stop for old-fashioned comfort food. read more

Stopped in because we wanted to eat outside on a beautiful morning. The food was good, nothing over the top. The service from first contact until it was time to receive a tip was rude and abrasive. The waitress put on a little show when she gave us our check. We won't go back. read more

Helloooooo, greasy spoon!!!! This is the kind of neighbordhood joint that Perkin's wants you to think they are. They do eggs and hashbrowns very well. The food is piping hot and on your table approximately 45 seconds after coming off the grill. Like Jack F., cash only places annoy me too. I mean, who carries cash anymore? Not me. Doesn't stop us from coming here though. The lure of hot, greasy hash browns is just too tempting. read more

...lots of good food (though the liver was overcooked on a previous visit). ...service is friendly and attentive. read more

Cobblestone Cafe - The grilled cheese was good. A staple well cooked. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Wish this place were better, they have such a cute location in White Bear Lake. Unfortunately the service was slow and the food was not something I would want to eat again. I have been here twice (gave them another shot) and sad to say my breakfast sandwich just tasty like it was cooked in tasteless margarine or canola oil, and the hash browns (which are usually a crowd please on any menu) tasted the same... greasy and unappetizing. I would love for them to take this review to heart and as an impetus to improve their menu and flavor. read more

A quaint gem in Downtown White Bear Lake! No extra frills here. The interior is small and somewhat cramped, but very cozy on a lazy morning or early afternoon. A sidewalk patio adds many additional seats, and these appeared to be self-seating, first come first serve. If fancy is your thing - I wouldn't come here. Although I have yet to encounter this mysterious "grease" smell others have written about, it certainly isn't a neo-dive breakfast diner. It's truly a dive for older diner dwellers to drink coffee and read the paper. Nothing ironic about the older fixtures here. The dull grey menu has the goods, though: Easily the best hash browns at a restaurant that doesn't try to brag. Buscuits and gravy are also delicious, and the portions are not so big - a downside for some, as many have pointed out the food could be considered slightly over priced. I personally disagree, but to each their own. French toast is flavored bread if you order it that way! Interesting discovery. Raspberry swirled bread battered and fried is delicious! The wraps are also quite good, as are the burgers. They have limited seating options inside, and in the Summer, the patio is BOOMING. Anticipate a wait to sit on the plastic tables and chairs line the sidewalk - but beware, the service is terrible outside. This is not a quick lunch sort of joint on a Sunday outside. If you can handle waiting an extra 10 minutes for refills, then go ahead and sit outside. If you're in the area with nowhere else to go, then I'd recommend it. But with Keys Cafe just up the road, it does seem silly they wouldn't try a little harder. read more

I was leery to come here because of the reviews but since White Bear Lake is my new meeting spot since reconnecting with my oldest BFF, we met for breakfast. Di (who you will be hearing more of), had warned me on the phone, prior to my arrival that it might not be to my liking, and she was correct. Immediately when walking in, you smell old grease, like the kind that has been in the air for years and has sunk into the carpeting and booths. I got up early for this??? :( Everything has to be original in this place and not in a quaint way. There were only a handful of people in the place and most were elderly. Food and Drink: Coffee-Love that they give you the entire pot ! Kudos for that but it was not good coffee. It was weak Folgers or something like that but at least it was plentiful! Food- Picky Me- I knew in my heart, the veggies might not be fresh, so I opted for the safe option of french toast. It was good but not great. That's all, I was too scared to try anything else. Di-Omelette with several ingredients but she said the mushrooms were canned. No surprise to me but overall, she said it was fine. The hash browns were prepared crispy as she asked, and the toast looked good. I brought the teenager a Buffalo Chicken wrap home and she said it was really good so that might be a safe option. She eats this everywhere so she is a pretty good judge. Why three stars? Our server, Shannon, was incredibly sweet and nice. She was attentive and even though she was in the process of moving, she still was a happy girl and interacted with all the customers in a fun way. Even when food is mediocre to poor, if the service is good, it makes it not so bad. If I were rating on food and ambiance alone, it would be a one. Service alone, a five, so we have a three. With so many other good choices around, I doubt I will visit again. read more

This is a wonderful local spot. Friendly staff and GREAT breakfasts. The portions are large and very flavorful. We always ask for the hash browns to be well done to make sure they are crispy. The sausage links are large and tasty. read more

This place is the perfect definition of "greasy spoon." With a little more grime thrown in for good measure. To keep it simple, the place was ok. Not really bad, but not very nice either. Dirty walls, dirty floor, flies all over the damn place... I had the patty melt. It was alright. Nothing special. My boyfriend ordered the fries, and they were brown in spots. That means that the oil probably needs to be changed in the deep fryer. The waitress was very nice though. Talked to me about my tattoos. The usual. They are only open until 3 I guess. Hmm. read more

I've eaten here a few times now. This last visit kind of sealed the deal on why I don't go more. It's a rather standard diner/cafe inside. The meals are fair priced. The food was a bit greasy for my taste though. The thing it has going for it is the location and somewhat of the atmosphere. If you want to sit on the sidewalk in downtown White Bear or you want to feel like your in a cafe, this is the place to go. If you want a notably better meal at the same price point, walk 150 feet and go to Washington Square or Keys just a few blocks away. read more

Cobblestone Cafe - Western Wrap with cheese covered hash-browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Really small portions on my plate today. Probably 3 oz of hash browns (2" x 2" ) alongside my wrap that was also very small. Guaranteed the cook tried to split a normal order with anther plate because they take so long to cook and the waitress didn't care to say something. 1/2 full plastic ramekins of salsa and watery sour cream that they didn't take the lid off of. Came to 14 dollars before tip. You be the judge. Classic example of owners/operators being completely ok with mediocrity. If there was a downtown cafe nearby they would step up the game in a week. Might as well be in askov MN. You can just see the "well if you don't like it, go somewhere else " attitude. Seems like customers are more content with plastic chairs on the sidewalk than the actual stuff on the plate. Everything the cobblestone gets away with is all because of location and lack of competition. Go to Beartown if you want better food. Or keys. Finally, take credit cards for Christ's sake or drop the damn prices by 20 percent. You can't have it both ways. The place could be so much better. Wish it was. read more

Service was great but food wasn't. Nothing special. You know how there's good, cheap cafe breakfast and crappy cafe breakfast? This was the latter. Also kind of expensive for what you get. read more

Service was extremely slow. Server took 10 minutes to acknowledge us and we were there 50 mins on a Thursday morning waiting on breakfast. Server did not bring out our drinks. We did not bother troubling her again with bringing them out. The food was delicious.. Too bad the service wasn't better. Busy summer in downtown white bear lake.. Seems management would have a better staff line up. read more

Good location. Fast, friendly service. One star for each of those things. The food was pretty awful. I ordered a waffle and egg. The waffle had a rancid oil flavor, and was greasy, as if someone had greased the waffle iron with rancid, butter flavored Crisco. It was chalky, not good. The egg was made in some sort of mold, so it was shiny and glossy and rubbery. An egg. This is not rocket science. The two others dining with me fared no better. Too bad. Cute location. read more

Well, the best part of going here was that I was with my grandma. Decent prices, but they don't communicate that it's cash only, so that was frustrating. The coffee was like swamp water, and the food was comparable to Old Country Buffet quality. Quaint patio, yes, but not worth a trip for that. I'm sorry to be a downer, but I just can't understand how this place has been in business for so long with the bad food and unfriendly service. read more

I think this is the second restaurant review I've ever left in my life. But this was such a disappointment I had to warn off anyone else. The French toast was not very good, and the human hairs in the toast made it inedible. It's extremely difficult to screw up bacon, but they managed to make it so greasy it was stomach turning. Also, no maple syrup. Service was marginal at best. read more