Wanted to have something different for breakfast and it had been a good while since stopping in to…read morethe Neighborhood Café. They have remodeled a little since the last time in and now there's lots of space and fun decor on the walls. The menu has something for everyone. O was also very excited to see a non-pork breakfast meat option on the menu. I ended up getting the breakfast burrito, while hubs had the special pancakes of the day, which were a strawberry and cream. The burrito was HUGE, but delicious. I also snagged a bite of the pancakes, which were also so good. Our server was so great, got us taken care of quickly and made great recommendations. Would highly recommend stopping by the Neighborhood Café!

Finally made it here, and wasn't disappointed. It was busy for a weekday lunch, but my kids and I…read morewaited in the back hallway until a table was ready. They thought the pancakes were amazing, and the Cajun Breakfast is everything I wanted it to be and more. They use ground andouille sausage rather than diced rope sausage and it's just so much better. But honestly, I could have been happy just dipping the double buttered toast into the hollandaise for a whole meal. SO GOOD! And the service was impeccable - friendly and attentive despite how busy it was. Only thing that could use a little work is the seating- our booth was torn up badly and not even duct taped to smooth it out. Some repairs/updates would go a long way. But joints like this I don't judge the ambiance too harshly.

Drove by this place often during our stay here in St. Paul. Based on my affection for " hole in the…read morewall" type places & the restaurants outside appearance I knew I had to eventually give it a try. The interior is clean & cozy with just the right amount of booths & tables plus a Waffle House style counter right in front of the flat~top griddle. The very personable & friendly wait person immediately brought me water, followed by a hot mug of coffee. Happily it was just a regular "cup of Joe" diner style coffee instead of the dark, muddy, bitter Starbucks imitation stuff found in all the trendy places in this area. After checking out the plate of the other counter customer I decided to have what he was having; the Uptowner eggs Bennie. English muffin w/andouille sausage patties, perfectly poached eggs hollandaise sauce sprinkled lightly w/ cayenne & a large order of crispy hash browns made with real fresh potato instead of the dehydrated-then rehydrated boxed kind served in most places. Everything was absolutely spot on! The breakfast menu also features pancakes, various egg dishes & many omelet choices. Sadly, I could only eat one breakfast! I really enjoyed watching the cook rapidly crafting the various dishes in front of me; this guy was a genius at the grill! He & the other cook seemed like they really enjoyed their work, smiling & laughing while carrying on a conversation in Spanish. In short; the food was terrific, the service awesome and the atmosphere welcoming & neighborly. I will be returning often!

Had a great experience here recently! I had a Groupon deal from them, so stopped in for brunch solo…read moreone afternoon. I love the authentic cafe vibe in here: cozy, simplistic diner basics like counter stools and booths. The place is adorned with drawings from kids and adults alike showing love for the Uptowner - so cool. I ordered some breakfast classics: hashbrowns, bacon, eggs, etc - and WOW the meal was delish. The hashbrowns were perfection! My service was great - the one server holding things down was so kind and efficient. I love diners where you can see the chef griddling right in front of you. A man in need came in towards the end of my visit, and the waitress provided him with a cup of coffee to warm up - I chose to pay for his coffee, but it's these little acts of kindness from restaurant teams that show why restaurants are the heart of our community. Thank you!

Never heard of The Egg & I, until my roommates and I were craving a breakfast burrito. This place…read morewas cute! Very comforting and had all the classic breakfast foods. Many breakfast places don't have many coffee choices, but I was delighted by their iced vanilla latte. I got the breakfast burrito, and it was huge! It had the perfect ratio of cheese and egg in it, and hasbrowns were nice and crispy. The price for my whole breakfast was very affordable. Would definitely comeback. Our server was very nice, and didn't take long to get a hold of.

Took a gamble and ordered something different, the wild turkey omelet (turkey, wild rice, green…read moreonions, mushrooms, cheese and hollandaise) and it was DELICIOUS! Never thought of ordering an omelet with wild rice in it, but I'm happy I tried it! It was massive, with a side of toast and hash browns. It was pretty busy on Saturday morning, service was just fine. The restaurant is in an office building which was nice because there was plenty of parking since the other businesses were closed on Saturday. One thing I noticed is that they had nice artwork, but it was held up with big pieces of black tape..? Would have looked a little classier if they were framed but honestly it didn't affect my experience at all.

I'll say this; go at your own risk. It's really about what you can tolerate…read more The food was good and provided a more than average portion size. I was full. The service was tolerable considering the fact it is only one waitress covering the place (about 15-20 people could max out the place; It's a very small spot). But my wait wasn't that long to be seated because I came right when someone left. Took about 15 minutes before my order was taken and about 30 minutes to receive my food. The ambiance...not that great. It's a small and cramped, elongated, diner-style bar top where it actually does feel like you're in your kitchen. But here was the problem, it was very unsanitary. Audible buzzing of multiple flies and seeing them land everywhere and the kitchen was just so disappointing to look at. The chef prepared food with his bare hands and cross contaminated constantly. Now I can be impartial to the fact that at home, most people do this. However, when you're preparing, serving, and selling food, it's just unacceptable. This place needs more employees and a bigger space because there are health code violations here. I'm sure if those two things were provided, they would be more intentional about avoiding these mistakes.

I didn't expect Minnesota to have a place with such long waits... I stand corrected. Our Kitchen…read morehas a sign saying this isn't the place to go when you're in a rush, but it is egregiously slow. When my party of 3 arrived at 12 pm on a Saturday, we were told the wait would be about 30 min. That's ok--we had ample time to walk over to see Bde Maka Ska and back--the total wait ended up being 50 min. Once we sat down and ordered, the food took another 50 min to arrive. That being said, the food was honestly great! I really liked the crispness of the hash browns, and toast was yummy. Portion sizes are massive here; my friends wanted to share a short stack on top of their own meals but didn't make a dent in it. Luckily, the workers were all really nice and helpful. We got to-go boxes (paper so it's easy for reheating later!) and a bag. There is a 4% discount if you pay in cash. The receipt wasn't itemized whatsoever though, so that can make it hard to split the bill if you come here with friends.

Love this little restuarant! Hoagies is definitely a town staple, with cheap delicious food. This…read moreplace looks straight out of an old movie! The food is great, everything feels covered in butter (in a good way) and cooked sooo well. If youre looking for a great breakfast spot - this is for you! The space is seat yourself, but has soo many seats. The staff is all super friendly and they work together really well to cover everyone. A must try!

First time here. The food is basic and good and reasonably priced!!! I enjoyed the patty melt with…read moreonion rings and coleslaw. I enjoyed it the onion rings could have been a little hotter in temperature. My friend enjoyed the #4 which was 2 eggs, hash browns and toast. The servers work together so everyone pretty much stopped by to check on us.

Fat Nat's has three locations, and now I've been to all of them: St. Anthony, Brooklyn Center, and…read morethe original in New Hope. They have a lot in common. The menus appear to be the same, the spaces are large enough to accommodate big crowds, the service is efficient and friendly, and the food is consistent. The open layout is appealing and fits the "classic diner" vibe perfectly. The other thing they share is HUGE portions. For example, my wife ordered the "short stack with bacon." It sounds innocent enough, but the pancakes are the size of hubcaps and stuffed with what feels like a bushel of blueberries. That's not a bad thing, but my wife ended up taking home about 3/4 of it--which turned into several more breakfasts! By the way, the pancakes were incredibly fluffy and flavorful. I had the hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy. Again, it was a massive portion, but I heroically finished it all. The mashed potatoes seemed scratch-made and the gravy was plentiful. I liked the turkey, though I'm not entirely sure it was roasted in-house. The menu says "real turkey," and while I'm sure that's true, as a bit of a turkey fanatic, the flavor was just slightly different than what I'm used to. Regardless, I really enjoyed it. Fat Nat's clearly has their act together; all three locations are remarkably consistent. For a hearty breakfast or lunch, this place is highly recommended. Pro Tip: Be careful with what children or grandchildren order. Guide them toward the kid's menu or make sure they order conservatively from the main menu--unless you're looking to bring home a week's worth of leftovers!

I always like to get the biscuits and gravy with the hashbrowns. The portions are large and I…read morealways have leftovers. The service is fast and it's a pretty large restaurant, so there really is never that long of a wait even if it's the weekend.

Appreciated easy online ordering and pick up. The food was great and the amount bacon was…read moreunexpected! They did not skimp. We got bowls and burritos. It was a busy place which usually indicates a great find as well. Highly recommend.

my go to place for when i'm hungover craving hollandaise sauce and breakfast burritos…read more NOMd: - chicken burrito. my friend got it with the country gravy and it was decent. the chicken was tender. - basic burrito. i've gotten this one a few times and it's been dry asl even with hollandaise sauce in it. - sausage burrito. my fav so far. i got double hollandaise inside and that seemed to take care of the dry issue. i actually really fw this one. - hash bites. i really like how they are string hash browns and they are yummy but wayyyyy too greasy. service, etc.: i need to start asking names but the person who's always at the front is always super nice and welcoming. to-go only. i will say i don't like the location and the construction has been so bad but ain't stopping me from coming back. i wanna dry some of their drinks and other items

We had a great experience having a late breakfast here on a Sunday before a basketball game. We…read moreordered at the counter. The waitress who helped us was quick. There was no line. A few people came in after us. Everything was worn but clean. It was fairly quiet possibly because it was Sunday Morning. Our veggie omelettes were full of vegetables. The hash browns weren't super crispy.

Not the most inviting restaurant, but ended up having the best breakfast I have had in a while. The…read morelady (possibly owner) working the front was fantastic and incredibly inviting. The chef made everything to order perfectly and 3 out of 3 of the plates we ordered were devoured. My only complaint is that it isn't close to where I live, but will more than likely visit when I'm in town again.