Stopped in for the first time and ordered a breakfast sandwich to go for lunch. The atmosphere was friendly and the lady who took my order greeted me as if I was a regular. I sat at the counter and watched the skilled cook make other meals to order (omelets, burgers, and sandwiches) with care and attention. My breakfast sandwich (sausage patty, cheese, and fresh scrambled egg on a toasted english muffin) was tasty making for a perfect on the go lunch. The side of hollandaise sauce was an unexpected surprise and made for a great dipping sauce. I'm glad I stopped in and will definitely be back for another lunch or breakfast bite. read more

Hovie's - The breakfast Sandwich to go - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

Great atmosphere, good quality food. Service was ok. Wings need work. Wing eaters don't want to work at their food (wings are uncut). The flavor was great! Slides are excellent! The Lobster queso, cut the lobster... it is difficult to do in the queso itself. Great dish and flavor otherwise. Ahi was very nice! And the meatballs are a must! Will go again, maybe. read more

Perfect! I ordered extra hollandaise and crispy hashbrowns! Ate everything. This is basic hollandaise done to perfection. Service was amazing. Well worth the stop. read more

Hovie's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

My husband and I stopped into Hovie's for a quick weekend breakfast and it was wonderful! The restaurant is smaller, but there were plenty of tables available so we were seated right away. Our waitress was very kind and quick to answer our questions. I ordered the Hash Brown O'Brien and my husband ordered the Breakfast Sandwich and 1 Buttermilk Pancake. The Hash Brown O'Brien was one of the best breakfast meals I've ever had! The portions were huge and delicious! The Buttermilk Pancake was massive and had just the right amount of sweetness. For a quick, delicious, and down-home breakfast meal in Eagan, make sure to check out Hovie's! read more

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Really enjoyed it. I had the eggs Benedict and it was great. The sauce was really flavorful. Very small and cozy spot. It had the small town charm with heaping portions. Service was solid as well. My friend got an omelet and it was huge and full of flavor as well. read more

Still not open from last week. Last door posting said closed over the holiday's. There is no update posted when restaurant will resume hours. read more

This is your classic throwback diner atmosphere right down to the furniture. Staff and service were amazing, truly cared about taking care of you. Food wasn't fancy but good. My eggs were not store bought and the yokes appeared organic and wonderful. Will be back. read more

Keep it simple stupid! Open just for breakfast and lunch and they have a menu that is 1 page. They understand perfection is simple and specializations in high quality. They food is not for the health nut, but even they can enjoy the flat iron grill or oil fried delicious food offerings. If you're in the mood for a breakfast, you have to give this place a try. read more

I can't even describe how amazing the French toast was! The flavors of every dish I've had there so far are beyond measure! They're so sweet and friendly, it's really like an extended kitchen outside of home! read more

Hovie's - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

No matter what you get at Hovie's it's guaranteed to taste amazing. The owners Vicki and Bev love what they do and truly care about their customers. Such a good vibe in the restaurant as well. We always seem to find new decorations to look at that we haven't seen from the last time we were here! Only have ever ordered breakfast but 11/10 recommend!! read more

What an amazing hole in the wall! Service was beyond incredible and the classic diner food is exactly what I was hoping for. Just no thrills 5 star classic breakfast. Cannot go wrong here. They will take care of you and you will leave happy and full. Plenty of parking, no wait, we will definitely be back. Hope we can keep this spot our little secret ;) read more

Hovie's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

Let's start with it is really small and quaint. The owners are awesome, nice, and attentive. Like having a private chef. The menu is decent for the size of the place. They serve a full breakfast and lunch. My two colleagues and I sent for a late breakfast, and all chose breakfast as opposed to the lunch. All three of us ended up with pancakes, but different styles, all had two eggs (different styles), and I had bacon the others links. We all agreed it was really good and hit the spot. Our only knocks were that they have 1 more table than needed in the restaurant, which causes it to feel crowded. read more

Hovie's - Sports memorabilia - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

Located this place on Yelp for breakfast and it didn't disappoint. Welcomed in the door, immediate drink order and arrival, and the friendliest service throughout the entire meal. Ordered the diced ham and eggs which came with a side of hash browns and toast. All of it was wonderful! (I would suggest putting the eggs and ham over the hash browns and smothering it all with gravy as a new dish on the menu. Just my crazy idea, but I think it would be a hit!) I left full having really enjoyed a great breakfast, and next time I want to try the Baconator cakes. Just didn't have room on this visit. Great little friendly breakfast place with great food and great service! read more

Hovie's - Diced ham and eggs with wheat toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

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In from out of town and tried this place based on other peoples Yelp reviews. Husband and wife were working the small restaurant with about 8-10 tables. Great portion sizes for breakfast. Had a bacon and cheese omelette. I can honestly say, I've never had more bacon in an omelette than I had at Hovie's. They provided two in house hot sauces which were both good, but the mango habanero was amazing. Wish I had more than a carry on to take on the plane or I would have taken a bunch home with me. read more

The best food ever Good service Good ambiance ever They did a splendid job Good job read more

Do not miss this place! The food was awesome. Do not miss the eggs Benedict!. Service was friendly and fast.

Loved this little hole-in-the-wall spot for breakfast! It's family-owned and run, and you can really feel the warm, welcoming vibe. Lots of regulars, which is always a good sign. We went for breakfast and had the French toast, sausage, eggs, and bacon. The French toast was a standout--super light and not too sweet, just perfect. The service was great too, really friendly and made us feel right at home. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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Great service and very welcoming staff. Prices are affordable and good portions are generous. Old school environment that makes for a comfortable experience. read more

Food portions are huge and delicious. Service - everyone is so friendly, they make you feel comfortable. Ambiance - small and cozy.

Absolutely delicious food, everyone was very friendly, and it was really clean! I will definitely be back!

The staff was friendly , the food was tasty, prompt service and reasonable prices. Highly recommend their pancakes!

We love local mom and pop type establishments. A large orange juice here is served in a large glass. Coffee is refilled. We ordered eggs benedict and a breakfast combo. Both orders came with hashbrowns and that is where this restaurant struggles. They prepare the hashbrowns in advance and then heat them up. The hashbrowns tasted old and were set aside after 1 bite each. Both the benedict eggs and the the combo eggs were overcooked. There was a cook and a server present. After our order came the server was busy with other customers so she never checked back until we had pushed aside our half-eaten breakfasts. There is plenty of free parking. The restaurant is small but it didn't fill up on the day we stopped in. Very disappointed in the hashbrowns and eggs. read more

We had a really nice bfast here today. This place is just a simple little diner in a strip mall and that's all the owner says she wants to be. Kudos to her! Good solid food to make you full and happy. It was slow today so the owner actually asked if she could sit with us and chat a bit. Awesome! We had corned beef hash. Not like any I've had before but it was good, fresh, and plentiful. We also had a bacon omelet, loaded with bacon. If you want a good solid bfast at a down-home kinda diner check this place out. read more

Hovie's - Bacon omelet and crispy hash browns. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

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Just as they tell you, they are rightfully known for their eggs benidict! I had a half order. It was drenched hollandaise sauce spiced with smoky paprika. I started with a scratch made hot cinnamon roll. Attentive service came with the entrees. read more

Walking in is like a visit to the past. On the wall hung history of the area in the small confines of the restaurant. The menu is simple, one side breakfast the other side lunch. It did not take long to start to realize decisions were going to be tough. We went for the Corn Beef Hash Supreme and could not have been more pleased with our decision. We were told it takes a bit more time but so worth the wait. Portions are huge. My wife and I shared and still could not finish but every bite was well cooked, taste and combined flavors were so good. Great friendly service and attention to detail was appreciated. read more

Was craving corned beef hash all week, and Hovie's was near where we were going to be, and judging from the photos, I thought this would be a super yummy dive diner. The interior is awesome, love their local and classic decor. A staff of 5 for a small diner, definitely had the family feel. I ordered the corned beef hash with rye bread and eggs over medium. Service from the waitress was great! Not sure why I thought eggs over medium would have a runny yolk, but my yolk was completely cooked. That was a bummer. The corned beef was actually more like deli meat chopped into little pieces mixed with hash browns and onions. It was a bit too sweet for my taste, and it almost felt like I was eating rice from the hash browns. My friend's blueberry pancakes were pretty good and her bacon looked perfectly cooked. Overall, I think I just ordered the wrong dish. Like the homey feel of this place, and the food is no frills basic breakfast. read more

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This place is out of this world good- we loved every moment of our breakfast one Sunday. Pancakes, hash browns, waffles, and corned beef hash all done to perfection. Excellent, friendly service in a keeping it real atmosphere- we'd probably drive 1100 miles to come back! read more

Found this place on a whim one morning. A perfect tiny diner with solid breakfast food and ample free parking. Friendly staff and surprisingly good diner coffee! Prices are what you'd expect for a small diner and the portions are reasonable! A great spot for roll out of bed attire, comfy lounge wear, athleisure, or jeans & t-shirt. read more

Thanks to the recommendations of several clients who advised me Hovie's, I have a really good place to catch a meal. Breakfast is one of my favorite meals and it was breakfast that I came in for this day. Their lunch menu does look pretty good, however I can eat breakfast anytime of the day. When I walked in I could see this was a local place and it seems to be family owned. A younger lady was talking with some customers and an older similar looking lady was behind the counter cooking. I received a friendly greeting shortly after taking a seat. While several items looked good I settled on the Denver omelet with hash browns and an orange juice. My food came out pretty quickly. Lets talk about orange juice. I ordered a large orange juice and received a large orange juice! How many times have you ordered a large orange juice and received orange juice in an over sized shot glass? Great start. My omelet was excellent! It was huge and one of the better omelets that I have had. Ham? There was a heck of a lot of ham in that omelet! The sauteed onions took this omelet to the next level. The only downside was my hash browns. My omelet was hot and fresh, my hash browns sadly were not. They tasted like they were cooked earlier and then reheated. Otherwise this was a very good meal, affordable with friendly service. I look forward to returning for breakfast again and would like to try their lunch sometime too. read more

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Small town cafe vibe and the food is very good. Service is top notch. I stop in every time I am in the area for breakfast or lunch.

Flew in late and missed any opportunity for a late meal. Came here this morning and it was just what I needed. Great food and friendly staff. Will definitely come back. read more

I tried to meet a friend here for breakfast on June 20. We got there at 7:40 am and the door was locked. Is it open at 7:00 or not??

Best milk chocolate chips pancakes around. Fun little place with yummy food for all. My husband had their Texas French Toast. All good. My only suggestion- it was very cold inside the restaurant. read more

Excellent food and service! We aren't from the area and spent the night at a nearby hotel after our flight was canceled. Hovie's was a bright spot during a rough few days of travel. The French toast was amazing read more

The most perfect little hole-in-the-wall. I recommend getting there early because they fill up fast! BUT service is quick and friendly and the food was hot -- I'll definitely be back. read more

Umm...yes! I discovered this place from yelp reviewers and boy was I happy I listened! This is the cutest Mom and Pop shop in the middle of a strip mall in Eagan. It's small and old but the mom and pop working there were very friendly and hospitable. I have a complicated name and she took it upon herself to know my name before I left the restaurant and chatted with me as if she knew me before. You don't get that these days! I was so impressed! Oh yea, this is a food review! The hot turkey sandwich I literally devoured was rightfully devoured! It. Was. So. Good! For lack of a better word! The turkey was unlike any turkey I've ever had, it has such a unique, Smokey flavor! There was no "fowl" play here just straight delicious food! read more

It is a cute little diner style breakfast & lunch joint. It has these cool vintage memorabilia of hockey players, baseball teams & my favorite a car ad of the AMC Gremlin! Staff is super attentive & friendly! I loved our server, she definitely had the vibe of the older Tia Biggest Omelette ever! THE EVERYTHING delivered! read more

Hovie's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

Service was good. But for the price I was expecting more food and homemade waffles. Other than that this place is a family run business and a super cute diner. read more

Great for breakfast. I was in the area for work. Found this place after arriving early in the morning. It is a great place for breakfast with the locals. The staff was friendly and greeted us as we walked in. The atmosphere was perfect for the local feel. The coffee was hot and fresh. Best way to start the day. The menu was perfect for a hearty breakfast that kept we warm on a cold day. I was stuffed when I walked out. Enjoy! read more

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You gotta love a mom and pop operation. I love discovering them and love those discoveries even more if they're any good. Hovies is an awesome place with good, simple food and friendly staff to boot. I went with a co-worker and it was packed. Since it wasn't quite noon I had a hankering for breakfast, but I was denied - our server apologized as they weren't serving breakfast that morning. I opted for a sandwich and fries, and it was tasty. Service was quick and friendly, and even though it's not a big establishment I was surprised how easily she served the entire floor. On top of it, there was only one line cook - he was rockin' it out. The place emptied out while we ate our entrees, and we got to talking to both of them. Our server is Vietnamese and was curious to my ethnicity. She nailed Filipino on her first try - good stuff! But talking with both of them solidified my idea that the Mendota area is very friendly. I enjoyed my visit to this diner and to this city overall. JV read more