We stopped in for lunch on our way through town. I love the places that offer breakfast all day. I chose the single pancake. It was ginormous! One was certainly enough. Super fluffy buttermilk cake with maple syrup. Wish I could make them as good at home. Husband had the double decker club sandwich. That was huge as well. He upgraded to onion rings which were crispy and delicious. Service was excellent. We requested a booth and were seated immediately. The servers were busy and visited our table often. Really great service. The vibe is definitely old time diner. Parking lot outside makes parking easy. Loved it. read more

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Pretty good breakfast in this little hole in the wall like cafe. Pancakes were a lot bigger than I thought. Wasn't expecting giant pancakes. The sausage patty was better in flavor and texture than most places. Hot chocolate is very generous with the whip cream yum. Country fried steak was very . Cinnamon Roll absolutely delicious read more

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Welcoming place, interesting food, great service. A diner upgraded with sparkling atmosphere, great service and well prepared meals read more

Coffee Pot - Blueberry pancakes. Not your average pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Minnesota

Just passing through town and stopped at this Nice local breakfast spot. Food was tasty and fast. We had a large group and the service was polite and attentive. read more

This restaurant used to be a Pizza Hut. Warm and cozy atmosphere with great service and good food. I've only had breakfasts there, so can't comment on lunches. read more

Food: Perfect, my kind of breakfast! Service: Perfect, my coffee cup was never empty! Ambiance: Perfect, typical small town cafe. Warm and inviting. Homemade pies and cinnamon rolls ...my sausage links were most likely sourced from a local meat market... delicious! Always my first choice for a breakfast place when I'm in Alexandria. read more

Small local breakfast stop . Service was good and entertaining. Food was kinda slow but we'll prepared. My wife loved her Benedict's. The hollandaise was slightly chunky and thick but she loved the flavor . My omelette was average and slightly cold but the service made the 4 star not the food . But the Carmel cinnamon roll was the best bite we had definitely order 1 maybe even 2 . read more

Coffee Pot - Everything Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Minnesota

An hour and a half wait for breakfast food after we ordered. Patrons who came in long after we did were served first. Was told more than once the food was being plated and would be right out. Thirty minutes later and still no food. Manager never apologized but took $5 off a $40 dollar bill! Worst experience ever!!! Will not be back! read more

The reviews don't lie. Home town feeling in this restaurant. 9am on a Saturday morning this place was buzzing! Driving through town I picked this place from the reviews and happy I did. We no quicker than parked our butts in a booth and a waitress was there. Waters in hand asked me if I liked coffee. I said yes and she brought us each a cup. She was one of at least 4 waitresses in this small cafe. She pointed out the specials on the board and gave us time to look. I ordered the everything omelette. Came with choice of bread and hashbrowns. She offered an English muffin or English toast. Never had English toast, so I got that. Super filling and tasty, filled with multiple meats, mushrooms, tomato, onion and more. Hubby got corned beef and hash. Came with choice of potato and bread. Our coffee cups never even saw half full. If not our waitress, another was filling them. The coffee was good, the service was spectacular. I loved that our waitress was whitty and all smiles. She chatted with all the tables. The people kept pouring in like the coffee. The food was good. The people and atmosphere even better. You better give this place a try if you can. read more

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We had a larger party and called ahead since other breakfast/brunch places in Alexandria, MN were full. We were seated almost immediately! This breakfast/brunch place had a lot of the American commons for breakfast! They were out of caramel rolls (a Midwestern classic) when we were there so we got the cinnamon roll instead. It was definitely not a disappointment because the cinnamon roll was so delicious and we were given extra frosting as well! The biscuits + gravy + eggs were delicious and creamy and the eggs + bacon + toast were delicious too! I got butter and jam for my toast as well. The inside of the restaurant was very homey-looking, and it was a very classic place. Would go again if I'm ever in Alexandria again! read more

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This was recommended to us while we were in town. Amazing breakfast!!! The price was also great. Got our food fast and it was delicious. Next time we are in town we will be back. read more

It's a nice little place. I ordered a chicken salad sandwich and soup. They say homemade chicken noodle soup. I'll argue that all day. The sandwich was two pieces of plain white bread, a scoop of chicken salad, barley seasoned but literally chicken and mayo, and some torn up iceberg lettuce. The place was packed so I guess someone liked it. I'll also add everyone there was 70 and older so clearly not draining anything is the way to go there. read more

Heard this was the best place to go for caramel/cinnamon rolls and pancakes! We finished the rolls so fast that I wasn't able to get a picture of them! Cute place with a drive through option. read more

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Time of waiting for the kitchen to prepare your meal. I can only speak about breakfast. Otherwise the new location seems to be working well for Pam. That's it. read more

If you are in or around Alexandria, MN and looking for a breakfast spot give this place a shot. Even though the place was packed to the brim we were able to get a table within minutes. The wait for food was a bit longer but with how packed it was, it was pretty reasonable. I ordered steak and eggs (medium rare and over easy) and my wife got hash browns, eggs (scrambled), and toast. For me the eggs, toast, and hash browns were great but sadly the steak was way over cooked and dry. For my wife the hash browns were over cooked and too crunchy and the eggs were greasy. Due to it being busy we weren't able to bring this up with our waitress until we had eaten everything except the steak. When the waitress came over she noticed immediately, apologized for the steak, and took it off our ticket without us even asking about it. She mentioned that they had been slammed all morning and the kitchen had been backed up all morning too. This didn't seem to be the norm and would definitely give them another try in the future but only if they aren't slammed otherwise I would suggest going somewhere else. read more

I wanted to eat breakfast at a local restaurant before I started my trip back to the DFW area. I searched Google for a good spot, and the Coffee Pot caught my attention. I headed over and walked in. It was indeed a nice local Cafe. I ordered the Everything Omelette which was great for my low carb diet. Wait staff was very friendly and always kept my coffee cup full. If you haven't been here before then drop by. You will like it. read more

Coffee Pot - I need coffee! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Minnesota

Big city gal comes into a small town cafe and gets the small town hospitality immediately. My waitress was a doll. The people of Alex who dine here are as wholesome as the food is. Especially when the table in front of me picks up my tab on their way out! I'm used to big portions and when my meal came out, I thought that I'll need a second order. I didn't. I was filled and satisfied. Why 4 stars? My toast was burnt and my eggs were a bit too runny for my liking. But the hash is the bomb! read more

Coffee Pot - Corned beef hash. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Minnesota

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We went here on our way back from the cabin. It's a small place but surprisingly fits a lot of people. It reminded me of my grandmothers house. Very warm and inviting, with a lot of random trinkets and collected items on the walls. It's Sunday so the waitresses were sporting their Vikings jersey. Most food items have ham or other pork item involved but they have pancakes, veggie omelettes and a lot of egg options available. I got the corned beef hash that came with hash browns, toast and eggs your way. It was so cheap at 7.99 and a lot of food. My boo thang got the buttermilk pancakes with a side of sausage. The pancakes were so fluffy and delicious, it was like eating a cloud! I also got a hot chocolate that was quite decadent with whip cream and chocolate sauce drizzled over it. I loved it! You will to :) Our meal total was a little under $20 and we both ate our fill. The staff is wonderful, and you'll enjoy your meal. Go here. Don't go to Perkins. read more

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Hearty portions and reasonable prices. I stopped in at the Coffee Pot based on a couple of Yelp reviews that were favorable. This was my first time using Yelp to find a restaurant. This place has good service with an edge (intentionally snippy but funny waitstaff), and the food was excellent. I had the Western Skillet, which is basically a scrambled omelet. The vegetables were fresh, and the potatoes were not your typical frozen potatoes. They were clearly fresh and diced to order. I was only able to finish about half of my skillet, which means the portion was incredible. My niece ordered the pancakes, which were a stack of plate-sized pancakes. She only finished about 1/4 of the stack, and I had pancake leftovers for two more breakfasts! In all, we enjoyed the experience, atmosphere, and the portions. If you ever need to stop in Alex for breakfast, this is the place to go. read more

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Very nice and friendly staff and service! Food is amazing, they serve breakfast all day long ! So many options good down home cooking! Awesome soups homemade, desserts homemade ! A nice place for a great filling meal ! read more

We visit every year and go to the Coffee Pot each day we are here. I can always count on getting a great breakfast. Always hot, always fast, always delicious. Love this place and Lisa was especially friendly and awesome. Thanks CP!! read more

Loved this quaint little place!! Went twice while we were in Alexandria and both times it was wonderful. They keep the coffee and that's a good thing because it is great coffee. The pancake was HUGE and it was wonderful. Biscuits and gravy were good as well as the eggs and bacon. I wish I could go back every day. I miss it dearly and have told everyone back home about it. read more

Coffee Pot - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Minnesota

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The coffee is amazing..glad I didn't order the pancakes after seeing what Jared posted. Mike had the steak and eggs....it looked amazing read more

Coffee Pot - Service is fast and food delish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Minnesota

Biscuits and gravy are AMAZING! Would recommend this place to anyone. Very friendly staff.

Great service and the food was sooooo good I cannot explain in wood how good this place is if i was old I would go her every single day of my life read more

This place was great! I got biscuits and gravy and my family shared some of the rolls and everything was perfect. The best part was how affordable everything was. Usually breakfast places are ridiculously expensive, but this was definitely an exception! read more

Our favorite place to go for breakfast. We go up to Lake Carlos and always plan at least one breakfast at the Coffee Pot. Great home cooked food and wonderful service. I saw they have swedish meatballs as their dinner special. We might need to come back for dinner. True northern Minnesota food and hospitality. read more

It is pretty good only been there once but yummy pancakes for sure I do like it so I reckoned

Local breakfast joint with good food & fast service! Great home bakes sweet rolls and Carmel rolls! Love this place.

We stopped in at 2:30 after searching Yelp today, thirsty & hungry. We hurried knowing they closed at 3 but right at 3 our waitress asked us if we'd like more soda refills. How sweet! We were the last table & she didn't rush us or make us feel unwelcome. The cheeseburger soup was so good, and my Dad loved his banana pie! Outstanding service & cute antique lake/fishing decor. My Dad loved looking at everything! Thanks for the great place for a much needed pit stop! read more

Was looking for an alternative to a chain like Perkins for a mid morning breakfast while on vacation in Alexandria, MN and stumbled on a gem of a place right on Broadway. The "Pot" as the locals call it, is a small place with only about 6 tables and 4 booths. Both waitresses really hustle when it is busy, even at the expense of missing the mark on the "Minnesota nice" that is so prevalent in these parts. At times, we found it tough to even get the attention of our server (more ketchup please) let alone exchange Minnesotan pleasantries. Despite this minor shortfall on service, our breakfasts at the Pot were nothing short of outstanding. We had a pair of western omelettes, a veggie omelette and a fresh baked caramel roll. Loved the way they sautéed the onions, peppers 'shrooms and folded them into a relatively thin veil of eggs. We also loved their "english muffin" toast and got a kick out of their small cups of peanut butter they offer with toast along with the usual jelly and jam. Being a small independent, the Coffee Pot is a cash-only establishment and it gives fair warning of this practice on their front door with a mini ATM tucked just inside that front door. With just a little more friendliness by the server, the Pot would have earned all 5 stars. Unfortunately, it feel just short on this visit. We will be back next year. read more

Basically a bit of a hole-in-the-wall, largely locals kind of breakfast and lunch place. It wasn't anything fancy, and isn't intended to be. It's a mom-and-pop joint. I had the pleasure of going here and few times, and enjoyed it each time. It opens early and closes early. I had a "personal" all meat omelet that was very good. The portions are above average and well worth the price... which is quite low, mind you. The only thing that I found to be a bit of an annoyance, was that the first time I went there I went to pay with my card. That was when I found out that they only accept checks or cash. Checks??? The part that kind of irked me was the fact that the ATM machine that they had in the front entrance to the restaurant had like a $3.00 fee. So, I learned to make sure I had cash with me the next time I went. Lesson learned. Still, when back in Alex, I would go back again. read more

Homemade cafe style food with good service. Delicious quick fresh lunch topped with banana cream pie and a peanut butter rice Krispy treat. The beef noodle soup was full of veggies noodles and beef. Recommend for the I 94 traveller. read more

Veered from Travelers Inn hopeful we would find a better breakfast. It was a crowded, busy Sunday morning when we arrived. The ambiance is nicer, the wait staff friendlier. We noted the time when we placed our order, and the food took 30 minutes to arrive. The taste was good but it wasn't hot, so by the time we were halfway through the meal it was cold. After waiting a half hour we decided to suck it up and eat because we were too hungry to send it back. Apparently a mixup in the kitchen caused the delay. Unfortunately we weren't wowed by our experience and are +/- on going back. Maybe this is unusual because it appeared very popular based on the number of patrons in the place. read more

Coffee Pot - Background: Big Boy Breakfast with scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage and pancake. Foreground: Eggs Benedict (no meat) with hash browns. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Minnesota

Always good homemade food.. tasty and good service! The restaurant is very clean and always tidy..

It's a good little hole-in-the-wall diner. It has good homestyle food. Service was nothing special. Not bad, but I could've done without the loud conversations with the regulars. It does NOT accept credit/debit. Oh, but they have an ATM! So instead of the business paying the credit card company a 2 cent swiping fee, they make the customer pay a $3 ATM fee. Raise your prices by a quarter to cover the swiping fees. It's 2017. Nobody carries cash anymore. Making my 7 dollar meal a 10 dollar meal to save you 14 cents? How is that good business? read more

Horrible service. The food took forever to get to us and they do not refill your drinks.

Very friendly people. Great soups, salads, burgers, and pies. Good service. And a bang for your buck.

Stopped by to check it out by the reviews read. It didn't disappoint! Had breakfast and the pancakes were seriously the best I've every had! Light, fluffy and HUGE! Sausage patties were really good! We like to try local joints and this was worth 5 stars! Homecooking at its finest! Shout out to our waitress who apologized for not giving us good enough service cuz you were busy...you did great and your service was fine, we got refills on coffee and tea! Thanks! read more

Good food. Good portions. I had the western skillet and my wife the everything omelet. We also had the coffee and the waitress fancied up my wife's with some whipped cream upon request. All tasted good. The only thing that made this not 5 start was my encounter with dirty silverware. The fixed the situation and I know sometimes things get through he quality checks. Overall it was a good place to eat. Glad we came. read more