It's tough to have a good experience in an airport restaurant, so when you have a delightful one it's worth a shout out! Hi-Lo is a mostly counter-serve diner that has a thoughtful menu and really great service. We sat at the counter and our waiter, Arturo, was the perfect host, joking with patrons, mixing drinks, and really making us feel welcome. I'm originally from Southern California, so I have definite opinions about what should be in a breakfast burrito, and they hit it out of the park here. Perfect combo of potatoes, egg, bacon, and a good salsa on the side, plus plenty of Tabasco. Definitely above expectations. The food comes out fast. The woman next to us got a delicious looking club sandwich in about two minutes. I will go out of my way to eat here the next time I'm passing through. read more

Hi Lo Diner - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Stopped here while at the MSP terminal 1 airport and wanted a sweet treat. We got 1 chocolate shake and forgot to take a pic of it! You could also get a boozy shake if you want. The price for the amount you get wasn't that great of a value, but it tasted good. read more

Hi Lo Diner - Counter - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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The breakfast burrito was a letdown. It was tiny, not even rolled--more like a soft taco. Bland and lacking flavor. But the service was great. Friendly, fast, and welcoming staff made up for some of the disappointment. read more

Hi Lo Diner - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Service was great, Mary Ann never let my water cup get under half full. Food came out quickly and tasted good overall for airport food. I deducted 1 star as fried chicken sandwich was just 2 chicken tenders on top of coleslaw on a bun. Just say that on the menu as I would have ordered something else. Fries came out hot & fresh so I thoroughly enjoyed them. My espresso martini was good. Airport pricing and my drink was more than my meal. Worth a stop if you have a gate or delay at the end of the F Terminal. read more

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Breakfast!!!! If you are looking for a good breakfast while waiting for a flight. Hit this place up. Good food, fast service. It hit the spot. Just enough food to fill you up. Stop in, you won't regret it! read more

Hi Lo Diner - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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After 8 hours of weather delYs, we were given a voucher for food, and ended up across the gate at Hi-Lo. I thought a cup of Tomato Bisque and a Caesar Salad were a safe bet. My man ordered a burger. The tomato bisque tastes like straight from the can Campbell soup. Rank. The Caesar salad had old cheese. I have had aged cheese, but never shave cheese so old it was tough and chewey. I ended up getting Hot Fries. They were soooo good. Fresh and delicious. The burger was decent. read more

Hi Lo Diner - Hot fries- the redeeming dish at the Hi-Lo Diner - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Solid diner food at the end of the MSP Terminal 1 Concourse F. It has a 50s diner vibe and is has a good view of all of the F11-16 gates as well as a window where you can see the airplanes parked at F10 and F12. I had the burger advertised on the table placard - I forget the name but it had bacon and an egg and was pretty good. My daughter had chocolate chip pancakes. The service was friendly, the food was good, and it was a great spot to wait for our flight. read more

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Egg sandwich. Cheese. Canadian bacon. Egg. English muffin. Coffee. Nothing like the original one in town. Atrocious.

We are here for breakfast. The place is just next door to our gate, so we decided to try. The menu has quite some varieties, from hamburger to salad to normal egg breakfast. I ordered their normal egg breakfast, it comes out few mins and it's very well prepared. The hash brown is crispy and tasty, avocado is fresh and egg is cooked just right. Good place to have hot breakfast before the flight. read more

Hi Lo Diner - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Had the fish n chips. Absolutely delicious! I did not expect such good food in an airport. Service was quick and friendly. I'll stop here any time I travel. read more

It's an ok place to stop by if you have time. And I do mean have the time because it took 30 minutes to get one breakfast sandwich and some chips out. In most food industries, that seems reasonable but in the airport, 30 minutes is just way too long. It would be helpful if they gave you an expectation of how long an order would take and I would have happily moved on to a different place Food-wise, it's average. Nothing outstanding, nothing horrible. Breakfast sandwich: the sausage was actually good, as well as the hash browns but the biscuit was the driest biscuit I've ever met. Couldn't even finish it and I do love biscuits. Chips & queso: solid chips - I'm pretty certain they're house made being that it has a subtle seasoning on it that was very good. However, the queso was not great and left a lot to be desired. I don't know if I would even consider it queso. It was supposed to have chorizo but I didn't notice any of that flavor. It definitely just felt like a salty cheese dip. Overall this place was average, just like most airport eateries. If I layover in MSP again, probably would not swing by again. read more

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Food good. Service is friendly but slow. Worth checking out if you are in a long layover or arrived super early but they are a scratch kitchen. Hi Lo is not a suitable option of you have less than an hour before boarding to enjoy your meal. read more

Hi Lo Diner - Breakfast combo - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Absolute worst. Terrible food, Waaaaay over priced for the quality. worst service ever. On one occasion, nearly missed my flight for prepackaged food to-go. Waited almost twenty minutes - no one came to check me out. The server kept waiting tables, but couldn't be bothered to spend 30sec to check out my order. Ended up putting it back and leaving as I was reminded the food is trash anyway. Cheers! read more

I always adjust my expectations when dining in an airport, but this is outrageous!! I was just verbally assaulted by the bartender here. She never greeted me. Walked toward me staring at me, stood there and asked if I was able to speak. I stood to leave and she welt over to other customer and told them I was an idiot. This individual should not be allowed to interact with customers at a salvage yard, much less a restaurant. She should be immediately fired and walked out. read more

Stopped in as it was by my gate. Hannah was my server. She did a great job. She answered all my questions and checked on my meal. The Fish basket was very good. Just the amount for travel. I sat at a back corner so I could use my laptop. The atmosphere was nice and a view of the planes. Thank you Hannah for taking care of my order. read more

Hi Lo Diner - Perfect for lunch - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I don't believe it. I am giving airport food a four star review. That can't possibly be right. Look, I don't choose the places I review, they choose me. Like a puppy. That you eat. Speaking of eating puppies, I went cruelty free had the Beyond burger and fries. I have to say, it was pretty tasty. Well prepared and well layered with thin sliced pickles, caramelized onions and cheese. I washed it down with a fantastic IPA from Bent Paddle Brewing. Fries weren't special, but there was plenty of them Look, I want to complain, but the service was friendly and prompt. An enjoyable meal at the airport- who knew. It also helps that's it's at the very end of the terminal so not overly packed. Of course you"ll pay airport prices for a meal here, but that's a first world problem, Isnt it. Enjoy your flight! Nice job Hi Lo! read more

Located in the F terminal of the airport, this place serves a limited but good enough menu for lunch and breakfast food. The pancakes had a hint of vanilla and lemon. The location allows a brief respite from the chaos of the terminal as you wait for your flight. read more

Hi Lo Diner - Menu - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

unable to get served. more interested in doing dishes. better to go somewhere else.

Be aware that the "tomato bisque" is just campbells tomato soup. No cream or basil like advertised. I'm sure the rest of the place is great, but as a soup lover this was 1/10 for me read more

Surprisingly, authentic and delicious diner food in the middle of an airport. Classic breakfast was legit with the delicious hashbrowns. Their pancakes are flavorful worth it. read more

A place that had options/could accommodate vegetarians and this is it! Cute indoor/outdoor seating. The service was ok but the food is worth the wait! Love this spot! read more

Hi Lo Diner - Vegetarian friendly breakfast sandwich - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Great place to stop if you have some time during your layover! The Bloody Mary was delicious, and the service was fast and supportive. Would definitely go again if I have time in MSP! read more

Hi Lo Diner - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

@Airport location be careful what you order! I ordered a Bloody Mary substitute tequila for vodka. Was charged for rail tequila PLUS Bloody Mary mix, which increased the price a few dollars. As far as I know, all rail booze is the same price... seems like they're padding the bill. Not cool. On a high note, the Bloody Mary mix was tasty. read more

If I could eat Hi Lo Diner everyday.. I'd be a very happy person! I recommend the Buffalo cheese curds to EVERYONE. I love the interior and the diner feel. I can't wait until I am able to dine it again. In the meantime I will continue to order to go! read more

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Absolutely terrible! I ordered a drink and a burger, the Burger came, and I ordered another drink. Waiter never made the drink. Finished the burger and cashed out. She brings the bill and the tab slip doesn't match the charge slip. 34 tab slip, 49 on the charge slip. She charged me for the drink, but not on the tab slip. Tried to pull one over. Be sure and monitor your bill. read more

This eatery is tucked away so not sure if it only has 2 modes, packed or quiet, but I came at a more quiet time. Service was fast and friendly, there's a full bar, and a limited but tasty menu (and seasoned fries!). There is a to-go area with hot and ready items, but I sat at the counter. Burger was cooked as expected and flavor on everything was great! read more

Hi Lo Diner - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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tara and vicki and tisha are the most beautiful, they are the most helpful. these ladies deserve a raise so please give it to them right now. They be serving the drinks, they be serving the food, and they be doing it all under immense pressure. We love Tara and Vicky and Tiesha and they are the best. You better give them a raise. Thank you. read more

Hi Lo Diner - we are having the best time ! - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Well when the waitress goes on break, that is just the end of service for a while. Only one waitress so if you haven't ordered when it is break time, you have to move to the crowded bar and you're not allowed to bring food back to the dining area. read more

We like the hi-lo on Lake Street so we stopped there. knowing it would be expensive we stopped anyway. Ordered one plate with extra sides including Avocado. They charged 3.49 for avocado and forgot to bring it. we reminded them, so 10 minutes later they came out with one slice of avocado that was 3/4" wide. I had accepted the airport prices and adeed service charges and all but this was shocking to me. I asked and was told that many people complain but there was nothing that could be done about it. with tip a $52 plate (one plate, coffee and a couple of extra sausage patties. Next time we will eat elsewhere. This is a bad reflection on the Hi-Lo on Lake. read more

Good food, the breakfast burrito and Hash stuffed hash Was really good. I don't recommend the regular coffee however. Decent airport food overall. read more

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Decent food and friendly service. Arturo was our waiter and was quick to ask if we wanted any drinks just as we sat down. He stayed attentive throughout our stay and wished us a safe journey. The ice tea was watered down so not worth the $3. After Arturo left us the next waiter was also conscientious to ask if we wanted anything else even though we were done. He was quite nice too, even knowing there was no order this no tip to be had. Maybe we should have tipped him too! read more

Walk past this place!!!!!!!!!!!! Terrible choices, biscuit with sausage or bacon. It's $10 for a sandwich! Not with it plenty of other choices. read more

Hi Lo Diner - $9.67 for a breakfast sandwich is robbery. Microwaved crap. - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I sat down with an hour to go before my flight. It took 10 minutes to order. 30 minutes later I did not have my food and was forced to pay $25 for a meal I never received. Terrible. read more

Not awful. You're not getting fresh cut fries or anything, but for what it is they do a good job. I've had much bigger club sandwiches for the price, but it was fine. Server was attentive. Decent respite while waiting for a flight. read more

Our experience at this restaurant was on October 5, 2019, so it wasn't affected by what it currently going on with the COVID-19 pandemic. My wife and I had a layover at MSP on our way home from our vacation, and upon exiting from our gate I spotted the Hi-Lo Diner. I've always wanted to eat at the original, but it's never worked out for us, so I thought this would be a great opportunity to try it. The place wasn't very busy (less than 15 people), but it was still some time before we were seated. I've always wanted to try their famous Hi-Tops (food on top of a house-made donut), so I ordered a Gary Cooper (fried chicken w/ syrup and gravy), and my wife ordered a Fodero Breakfast (eggs, toast, bacon, hash browns). About ten minutes goes by, and then our server comes back to inform me that not only are they out of chicken, but they're also out of donuts! Really? The dish you guys are known for you ran out of, and you're not even that busy? I was more than a little annoyed by this revelation, but I decided to make the best of it and ordered their Hash Stuffed Hash (corned beef, hash browns, eggs, hollandaise sauce). Nearly 30 minutes later, we finally got our food. I didn't want to take a chance at waiting forever (again), so I ordered a slice of their Key Lime Pie and refills on our beverages. We got our refills and pie about 15 minutes later, along with the final bill (I insisted on getting that right away, too). The food was good, but not great. The slice of pie was about the size of a deck of cards, and it was $7! If that was the best tasting key lime pie I've ever had in my entire life I could have forgiven the cost, but it wasn't; far from it. We left feeling very disappointed in the entire experience. We might still try the original Hi-Lo (at some point), but we'll never go back to the one at the airport! read more

The Gary Cooper is a MUST TRY!!!! It's fried chicken on the homemade glazed donut with gravy. Yum!!! They also have delicious root beer on tap. read more

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Worst service I've ever had. The order was simple and got messed up twice and I nearly missed my flight. Zero apologies or attention paid to the mixup. Drove me to drink. read more

i was craving eggs so i wondered over to this dinner at gate f10 i bought an egg sammie with avocado and fries i was very happy to enjoy this brunch quiet clean hot! yes you know what hot means fresh usually i enjoyed this and the next time i pop in i'll be back read more

I has the same experience as another diner on Yelp. I didn't mean to order takeaway , found the tables at the back for dine in after I ordered. The Russian (?) waitress was especially rude, full on ignored me the entire time I was here (so stupid because if she would have had the courtesy of filling my coffee cup ONE time, I would have tipped her even though she made me go back out to the counter to pick up the cold food). But I guess that was better than the stoner Zoomer who said he "wasn't allowed " to give me a plate instead of a takeaway box when I was already sitting at a dine-in table. JFC read more

KEEP WALKING by this place in the airport. The dinner salad literally had no lettuce in it, mainly dandelion crap, and some purple stuff they find outside a floral shop in a dumpster. Oh, and the $16.50 burger? I should have known I was in trouble when the frozen disc of processed meat came out of the kitchen so quick. 2:00 in the microwave and serve'em with fries so salty they were almost inedible. The 1 star is only for the waitress who busts her butt during travel rushes. read more