No frills consistent food and service! The ambience is a cool local diner, I come here often for work meetings or lunch with friends. The patty melt was great!!!! read more

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For being as busy as this place is , you would think the food would be much better. I get that a lot of people like it, but it just wasn't for us. Our hats off to the establishment for doing such a brisk business. However I don't think we will be back. It just wasn't anything special enough to make an effort to return. Lastly , on the menu, each item has two prices, one for cash one for card.. I am good with this, however when I received my bill it said the final price, but when I got the notice from my bank their was a card transaction fee attached that they don't tell you about. I would be ok with this too, but maybe let the customers know they will be charged this as well. read more

Keys is a solid breakfast hole in the wall. Great friendly service. Food is solid and comes out quick. Vibes are good! read more

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What can one say about Keyes? It truly is a go to spot for breakfast across the Twin Cities. I love the downtown St. Paul wine, because it is super close to the Capitol making it easy if you work in the area. Even though it has the feel of an old school diner, one of the things i really appreciated is that they have plenty of options even for vegans. For example, a vegan breakfast hash, which I've had multiple times. You can buy vegan sausage on the side. And there's other options as well. I was trying to eat healthy my last visit so I had oatmeal and blueberries. Also, very good. You really can't go wrong if you need a good hearty breakfast at Key's. read more

Keys Cafe & Bakery - Oatmeal - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Solid spot for breakfast in the area. Outside of the food, this is a large spot that was quite busy during my visit, but has lots of parking and a lot of space to accommodate the crowds. The large Peanuts figures outside make this worth a visit to take some fun pictures at least once and the decorations are great. The menu is quite expansive with everything you can think of for breakfast, at a little higher but not unreasonable prices. The bakery is also quite stocked with lots of different items though I didn't have a chance to try it on this visit. For the items I did try, I thought they were good -- though nothing exceptional as the menu descriptions imply. The coffee was fairly smooth, not super strong -- but good enough for a morning jolt of caffienne. The chocolate chip belgian waffles were fairly standard with a good firmness and a fairly tasty batter. The apple cinnamon french toast had a pretty generous amount of apples on it that weren't too soft, with french toast that was decently eggy. Both solid preparations, but not super different from what you'll find elsewhere. Overall, nice breakfast spot to visit for lots of choice and for the great decorations, though the food is nothing special. read more

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I mistakenly went to this cafe thinking it was the one that had the Snoopy statues. It is not. The food was not very good. It was very bland, and everything was missing and needed salt and seasonings. It was very disappointing. The only thing that was good was the sourdough toast . The French toast was overcooked and dry. The Mickey Mouse pancakes come with m&ms in them which is not listed as an ingredient on the menu. I ordered a chai latte, it was bland, definitely needed more chai. Ordered a chocolate malt which was also disappointing, it tasted like more milk than chocolate or malt powder. Their pastries looked good but after having the food I decided to pass on trying one. The service was okay. There's tables and booths and overall a large seating area. Great for large groups. It was not very busy for a Sunday brunch which I should've seen as a warning lol read more

Cute little spot for breakfast! I came here for breakfast with my daughter and son-in-law and two grandkids, and we had such a nice time. It was decorated so pretty for the holidays, and the food was great, so was the service. They got my over medium eggs absolutely perfect, the bacon was crispy and the pancakes were delicious. Oh, and the coffee was really good, and I am picky about coffee. I will definitely be back! read more

This is the place to go to get a classic American breakfast in a fast paced diner full of character. Plan ahead to park on the street, or take the green line! I really enjoyed my breakfast burrito - a bit pricey for what it was, though. They had great bakery items that I would like to go back and try. Be prepared to wait, especially on weekends. Lovely part of St. Paul to walk around before or afterwards! read more

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As busy as this place was, really was disappointed in the food I got. I ordered a Marco Polo and it looked unloved and it was bland. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good, and the price was high. read more

The food and staff is great. It's a cute cafe tucked inside a small mall. Our waiter was a tall gentlemen, very friendly, down to earth. My family and I will be coming back read more

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Worked our way around the terrible construction downtown St Paul -right in front of Keys-and stopped by for breakfast. Apologies for no pics! We were waited on immediately and the coffee kept coming! I had the Bobbi Jo's Veggie Hash and my gf had the eggs Benedict. I asked for no peppers or onions and eggs over easy. It was all perfectly cooked and came with their delish cranberry wild rice toast. Yum!! My gf's eggs Benedict was equally as delish and super fresh. The coffee was hot and tasty. Clean as always and always recommend! read more

Keys is classic! I have enjoyed the food at several different locations. I truly enjoy the delicious homemade bread and the jam! It's divine! I typically visit here for the breakfast, but the have a nice selection of bakery items available! The service was fast, friendly, understandable! Typical cafe/bakery vibes! read more

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One great thing that came out of my stay at a local hotel, was I was told to check out Keys Café and Bakery for breakfast. I went to Keyes Café on a Sunday and luckily the time that I went, there was no wait. I was immediately seated even though the lady at the register thought I was DoorDash and not an actual customer (lol) however, I was not immediately greeted by my waitress. I noticed that there was another table that came in after me that was able to order their food prior to me if being able to get a menu. I then proceeded to get up to advise of this mishap, and I was told that my waitress would be on the way. After she finally came to my table, I ended up ordering apple juice and my food. She did apologize and stated that the apple juice would be on the house. I ended up ordering French toast, bacon, and eggs, which you never can go wrong with this dish. The food was great. It was served hot, fresh and cooked to order. The only thing that I did not like about my visit was the service. I even remember the waitress telling me that it was a slow day, which was very unusual for her. So I'm not sure if that negatively impacted her from servicing me, but I had to get up twice to get her attention. Needless to say, I would definitely come back just for the food. read more

Keys Cafe & Bakery - Cinnamon French Toast, Bacon, and Scrambled eggs - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The home cooked food is prepared with love and always hits the spot... The staff is amazing, Carol runs an amazing ship and I'm so happy to give her business multiple times a week! Do not miss out on stopping at keys when you're downtown St. Paul! read more

We chose this restaurant randomly and it turned out great. Very welcoming and very busy on a Sunday morning. Loved the team work of the employees. We were seated very quickly. Water coffee arrived quickly. We chose the Cajun breakfast, Greek omelette and the Belgian waffles. Portions for the breakfast and omelette were huge. Coffee is bottomless and tasted good. The cappuccino arrived cold. There was a halogen lamp on top of our table (the third one on the right after you turn left from the entrance) that was flickering and was irritating. Menus arrived probably from a nice wipe! Atmosphere was festive. They have outdoor seating as well. We parked on the street and there was plenty. It's right off the read more

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They make good Breakfast, lunch, And dinner! Takes about 30min to serve, Very kind staff too! Very comfortable seats, although menus CAN get convoluted. Little story for you: once. I said to a singer "you are very good but you sound like dobby Micheal jackson" and he screamed- no BELTED "DOBBY HAS A SOCK!!" when we left. I was SCREECHING laught read more

You MUST get the homemade bread! Absolutely delicious and served with homemade strawberry jam. The corned beef has was full of corned beef and onions. Great service as well. Get a caramel roll to go! read more

Keys Cafe & Bakery - Homemade toast, eggs, bacon - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Keys was close to our hotel, and we were starving, so it was the obvious choice. It was busy so service was a bit slow, but nothing unexpected for being busy, and we still have food within 15 minutes. The food was great, and that's what really matters. The eggs were light and fluffy, the English muffin was GRILLED?!? and had a nice light smokey flavor from that, and was served with homemade jam that was so tasty. Staff and customers were all friendly and smiling which is always nice. Definitely would come back again if we are in the area. read more

Keys is always one of my favorites for breakfast.... Classic spot! Especially the Robert Street location. Stopped in last night for two slices of cake-- German chocolate and HoHo for my friend and I. The German chocolate cake was the better of the two. Not a ton of coconut flavor but the chocolate cake was great. The hoho cake left me disappointed- did not receive that "wow" from it. Unfortunately, just kinda blah. In the past, I've had the house cake and it's my favorite and would definitely recommend that one. Service I received when I stopped in was great. Gentleman helping me was very nice and friendly. He engaged in small talk. Restaurant was clean and bright. Not busy at all. I'll be back. read more

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Hate to give a bad review to a local business, but this place just isn't it. For $4.19 I expected a decent cup of coffee, but it was watery and boiling hot each time it was refilled. Pancakes were a bit pricey and not great, tasted like fast food pancakes. Just a stack of pancakes and coffee was $22 after tip. Probably a result of inflation but still not worth it to me. Ambiance is nice. If the coffee was of better quality and pancake recipe was improved, then they'd be doing a lot better. read more

Keys Cafe & Bakery - $20 for coffee and pancakes - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I come to keys often 6x a month for the same meal simple oatmeal It usually comes with toast but this location doesn't offer both together prices are higher than most locations and the food portions are even smaller I was disappointed ruth seemed frustrated before taking my order I overheard her cursing under her breath and they've only had been open 5min I was only the second guest at that time , she didnt offer sizes she picked for me . I asked for a cup she brought a bowl of oatmeal & charged me for a bowl and a large cappuccino when I asked for a 12ounce . not to mention I'm pregnant so that's why it matters more than usual , I usually go to Woodbury but I wanted to save some time boy that was a horrible idea and just a bad experience to top it off my simple oatmeal was gross and it seemed hard even through it took a bit of time to come out . read more

A great place to have a fast breakfast large portions and cooked right. Home jelly too!! One of the few restaurants that have grits! And the greeter James here will have you feeling very welcome because he is so rich with life. We look forward to him every time we go there. read more

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Staff was super friendly and attentive. Super tasty biscuits and gravy don't miss these! I will be back for sure for some other things I saw on the menu....including the pastries : ) read more

Barbara Hunn started this culinary revolution back in the 1970s .... And it still is a fav breakfast and lunch hangout. The original site in Raymond is my all time fav place! read more

The service is amazing accompanied by the food such as the French silk pie, omelettes, and hash browns! The ambiance is very approachable and welcoming! read more

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Good food and service. I ordered a fruit cup not even thinking about the price. When the bill came it was $7 for a small cup of fruit. The worst part is the fruit wasn't even fresh. And the blueberries were pruning. So in guess my only gripe is it's alittle overpriced, I guess that's what you get downtown. read more

The Everything Omelette - AMAZING !!!! Loved the side of homemade jam. We were told about this place from a Bartender . We love to try local breakfast places. The service was great - we had a happy cheery waiter. We are from out of town - loved the Art Deco decor too. Give this place a try - I wish we could have tried more things on the menu !!!! read more

We had started out trying to get into the Downtown Minneapolis location, prior to choosing this one instead. Minneapolis was packed, and it was nearly an hour's wait for a table...even for two. We canceled our hold and left. The only thing that was off about this visit to the Robert Street location was the service. We were seated quickly and our waitress asked us about beverages. We both requested decaf coffee. She eventually returned with coffee for me only and had to be reminded that we both wanted it. We ordered a cinnamon roll to share, along with our omelets. We had assumed that the roll would come out quickly, which didn't happen. It took a while, and we were still eating it when our meals came out. Someone other than our waitress brought out our food. This person also refilled our coffee. We saw the waitress walking about the restaurant, but she somehow became blind to our table. It even took a while for us to get the check. We both got everything omelets and toast. I hate strawberry preserves, so I avoid it. The omelet was as delicious as expected, and we each took half of it home. We will be back at some point, though we hope that the service would be more attentive at that juncture. read more

Nice experience at Key's. The food is always good. The menu is giant and a bit overwhelming (in a good way). It was quiet and cozy. Plenty of nearby street parking or walkable distance from several parking ramps. Kind and attentive service. read more

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I went with my usual eggs Benedict for breakfast while my husband opted for the scrambled eggs paired with the Italian Hash and the sourdough. We enjoyed our meals but had to season them with salt and pepper which is something we don't usually do do. Other than this, we cleaned out our plates and I decided to grab one of their cinnamon rolls to go. Service was quick and friendly. The restaurant itself was well situated and had a nice homey feel. In other words, no frills. It has the look of a local diner. It's worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

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This spot definitely reminds me of Grandma and Grandpa's spot. The food is amazing service was great as well. We had the new summer breakfast sandwhich with fresh cut fruit, American fries, breakfast hash with the audible sausage. Only thing ordered basted eggs and got them over medium. Not that big of a deal read more

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Had breakfast. Recommendation on the wild rice bread along with the Italian sausage patty choice. Very good service and well appointed ambiance. I would definitely come back. read more

As soon as you walked in, you are faced with the bakery counter showcasing their very fine pies! We were greeted and sat right away. The restaurant seems older. The floors could use some scrubbing. There is outdoor seating available. However, if you are not coming for the look of the restaurant, the food is good. If comfort food is what you are looking for, you'll get it there. We ate most of everything on our plate. They have a kids menu as well. I come here to say that we appreciate our waiter a lot! His name is Omar. He was attentive and pleasant. We went during the Copa tournament and he actually made my boys talk about the sport! He even asked if they wanted a table closer to the tv so they could watch after they ate. Thank you! read more

Most friendly restaurant I know of. The food is solid, Great spot for any breakfast food. I recommend the Rice krispie bar covered with fudge to take home. read more

Overall, not a bad experience for a little café. We got seated immediately at 11:30 on a Saturday and every experience except for getting our check was super speedy ! The portion sizes are moderate which I appreciate in a brunch place so that you don't feel stuff to the rest of the day. The food felt very home-cooked, nothing fancy. read more

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Got all kinds of foods and it's very healthy for you. Kindly send an inbox message for a good meal. Incall or outcall read more

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Keys always has a really good breakfast. My favorite is the Cajun. You could possibly have a heart attack after eating but it tastes great !

Whenever I come to the Twin Cities, I try to make it a point to eat breakfast at one of the keys locations. I have fond memories of the pecan sticky buns, and that is a signature item. read more

Although, my friend and I received excellent service today, I don't like the fact that they automatically charged me a Credit Card Fee of $1.93, as I paid cash. I didn't realize the additional charge until I got back home. Watch your bill! read more

Keys was close to our hotel while visiting St. Paul. We were happily surprised. Monica provided super service and the coffee was excellent. We had eggs, bacon, sourdough toast and the cinnamon French toast. Outstanding! The French toast was nicely soaked through with egg, the bacon was thick enough to get crispy on the outside and still have a nice chewiness. We're only here for a long weekend but we'll be back! Our second day at Key's was equally fantastic. We each had to have a slice of cinnamon French toast and the Greek omelette was irresistible. Omar was on top of everything. The photo is from our second visit. read more

Keys Cafe & Bakery - Cinnamon French toast and a split Greek omelette. - Burgers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota