4 * only because it can be a bit cold inside (But it is North Dakota). I have tried several items on the menu but since I can't spell them I will just describe. Yellow lumpy soup, awesome. A deep fried pocket of something German " Achtung Baby". So sit down and eat! read more

In town on business. Was recommended. Ok food. Had the fleischkuechle breakfast. Sausage, egg, and cheese in fried dough. They call Minot "The Magic City". I understand why. After eating fleischkuechle, strokes, heart attacks, and diabetes magically appear. #undercovercalifornian read more

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Great Knoeffla soup. I prefer the breakfast plates, but in general that serve standard middle of the road American style food. Great location if you work nearby or want some breakfast delivered to a nearby shop or business. read more

November 25, 2011 Friday - dinner 6:15 PM One adult and myself Atmosphere - 4 stars Food - 5 stars Service - 5 stars Background - Drove by it on the way to thanksgiving dinner and thought it looked like a great dinner. Atmosphere - A diner with a maybe 8 bar stools to sit at the counter, about the same number of booths with a handful of standalone tables. I will ding them for the booth we sat in as the one bench had a big rip in it. It did not even have a patch job of some duct tape on it, just a huge gaping hole. Who would want to sit there? But I was surprised to see a sign for Food Network for the best place to eat in the 50 states for breakfast, I posted a picture of it. Food Appetizer - I had to Knoephla soup. It became addicted to this while living in Grand Forks ND while going to college. This is the best way I can describe it so here is the wiki link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knoephla Main Course - I had the Beef Fleschkuechle, this is another German dish which I sadly say I have never had before. The menu described it as a seasoned hamburger patty wrapped in dough and deep fried. The outside of the dough was flaky while the inside was moist. Dessert - We spilt a milk shake for dinner, they offer a lot of flavors and we mixed two of them. The cappuccino and caramel mixed with that ice cream topped with whipped cream made for a perfect sweet treat. Service - Greeted when we entered and told to sit were we wanted. I waitress was prompt and friendly and food was timed perfectly and had little wait time between the appetizer and main course. Future - I would love to come back for that breakfast item the Food Network mentioned. http://eater.com/archives/2010/06/23/food-network-magazine-names-best-breakfast-in-every-state.php read more

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Great spot!!! My boy is stationed in Minot and he took us there for breakfast!! Great pancakes and the German soup and meat pastry's were delicious!!! read more

Fun laid back location. Staff are down to earth and friendly. Not a corporate contrived atmosphere, simply good people serving good food. Expect tasty food that is going to blow any calorie calculators mind so just leave that at home. I had the Cajun Burger melt. Good flavour. Great spice. Average size and a bit greasy. The banana shakes are scooped ice-cream with real banana. VERY tasty! Coffee is like tea, very weak. Fun place for an occasional diversion. read more

Kroll's Diner - Inside feel is a fun retro Diner. - American Near Me - Minot, North Dakota

This place is amazing!! When my boyfriend and I were new to town this was the first place we went for breakfast. We have gone every Sunday since (it's been about 8 months). We have never had a bad experience! Food is delicious and staff is great! read more

This place is the bee's knees! I've had several dishes from all over the menu and have been satisfied with every one. The breakfasts are absolutely spectacular, especially the German skillet. If someone's hunger meter is pegged out, the six egg omelette is one way to satisfy. Additionally, the staff is kind and prompt. Furthermore, the classic dinner scene is quaint and welcoming. read more

Yoooo, this place is SO GOOD. We're from Minnesota and we came here for my moms second job. We were going to go to Denny's and I decided to go here. Damn, did I choose well! We got Claire as a waitress and my mom said she's the best server she's gotten. (My moms been a waitress for over 25 years) wow! I got the rhubarb caramel roll and it was AMAZING! Then the kielbasa, dumpling and sauerkraut plate and wow.... I may be 93% Norwegian, but I loved the German food here! Thank you Claire! read more

I stumbled upon this diner while taking a detour with my boyfriend. This place is amazing! It has this really nice classical feel that you see in the movies. The portions are really great. Not too pricey. Shakes and floats are delicious! We also had phenomenal customer service!! I can't remember her name but she was really awesome and interacted with her customers really well! I'm really glad I found this place. I don't live here, but I sure do plan on coming back next time :). read more

Had the WORST waitress the other day, very rude & got my order wrong. I did not get her name as they don't wear nametags nor do they list the name on the receipt. Needless to say, not tip! As I left, she said something nasty to me as I exited the doors! read more

This place offers all of the wonderful German food. I had the Knoephla soup. It had lots of dumplings and was delicious!! My husband had the Ruben sandwich that was made perfectly with lots of sauerkraut. They also have kuchen!! Yummy!! Will visit again for that good hometown German food! read more

The building is reminiscent of "The Diner" . So of course I had to order a malt shake with my meal. It was delicious. The breakfast french toast filled the plate- so warm, greaseless, and airy. I will definitely want to return to select a German entree. My complaint was that our waiter was too young and inexperienced. I had to ask him for silverware, ketchup, and our bill was full of pen scribbles/corrections and difficult to read. The food is amazing and worth the small distractions. read more

Absolutely the best dinner in the area period end of story! Everything is wonderful there!!!

Delicious food. Friendly service. Great place for breakfast! Cute atmosphere with a retro vibe.

They have the best milk shakes in town. Hands down. I go here quite often and there was only one occasion where the service was not great. That's why I gave a 4 star. I wish I would've caught a name of the server but she was being rude to her coworkers and talking bad about them under her breath, made us feel very uncomfortable. read more

Ten minutes to 8pm and had the door locked while walking up to enter. Looked right at us and shut the open sign off.

We spotted this place as were headed for our next sightseeing stop. It looked like a fun place, built like an old fashioned diner. When we were done being tourists, we found our back for dinner. My mom ordered a salad. It was huge, with a large variety of ingredients. I ordered off their German selection of foods. I can't pronounce any of it, but I sure could taste it, and it was delicious! It's located easily accessible off the highway. If you're in Minot, stop in and give them a try. By the way, I didn't have one myself, but the next table over got milkshakes, and they looked fabulous!! read more

Two stars only because the food was great!! This was by far the worst dining experience I've ever had. Our waitress was obviously unhappy to have to serve the only African Americans in the restaurant. We had to wait about 10 for her to greet us another 15 mins for an oj. Two tables came after us but all of them were served before us and treated with great respect. Its very sad that people like our waitress still exists. If I ever come here again it will be a to go order only. Its 2014 leave your racist ways at home. read more

It's diner food, so don't expect fine dining, but it is really good for a diner. It's also a chain; but it's a family owned chain and at least at this location they do seem to take pride in their work. (I haven't visited other Krolls to compare) The atmosphere is pleasant, it's a modernized version of a 50's or 60s style diner car (read as: cleaner and with more signs, photos and memorabilia on the walls) The food selection is about what you would expect from a diner; the usual list of breakfast omelets, burgers, sandwiches and a few complete meals. But the quality is on the higher end for a diner, the breakfasts are well done (one of the options is a fresh made sausage) and a hearty portion size. I've eaten here a few times and the best things on the menu tend to be the German inspired dishes (I won't even attempt to spell them, but you won't have a hard time figuring out what I'm talking about). I can't tell you if they are authentic, but they certainly are pretty tasty. We've definitely tried to make this a regular stop for breakfast or lunch; for whatever reason I don't quite find the place as attractive an option for dinner. That could just be me though, the type of food they serve there just strikes me as lunch (though some of the portions are big for a lunch). Not that it really matters, the entire menu is available all day long so you can any type of meal they serve so long as they are open. I've been happy to go there at 9 am and order a burger and onion rings (which are really good) and than go back at 8pm and order an omelet. If I have one complaint its that some of the food runs towards slightly bland, but this is easily solved with a dose of black pepper at the table which really brings out the flavors in their soups and sauces. Than again I've seen that issue before with German cuisine at other restaurants so maybe it's just my palette's response to German food; it just seems to need a touch more pepper no matter where I get it. read more

Two more stops nd always find the Sercice friendly and the food flavorful and hot is hot and cold is cold. Diners are great to keep when they are good like this one. I have still not tried the yellow chicken soup - can't spell or say it. Maybe before I go home middle if September I will give it a shot. Thanx to all! read more

I have driven by this place several times. I finally stopped for lunch one day and it was well worth the time. When I walked in it was like I was walking into the past. A vintage diner just like the ones that I used to go to as a child. The only thing missing was the Jukebox at the tables. The staff was pleasant and accommodating. The food was incredible especially the soup. Portions were large and were served hot. I totally recommend this place. read more

Really cool old school diner with the stainless steel exterior and classic diner interior. The service was good immediately the waitress was at the table in a second with hot coffee and water. Good, greasy, home cooked breakfast. I heard that it was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives show that is on the Travel Channel (?). I haven't seen that episode of the show but I am guessing they featured the Knoephla's. I have never heard of knoephla before going here but they looked pretty good to me. Will have to try them next time. read more

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I was so excited to see that Minot has an authentic 50's style diner! I realized only once I travelled to Bismarck that Kroll's Diner is a chain, but I will still be coming back for more! There was a brochure advertising how good the onion rings are, and since they are one of my boyfriend's favorite foods, naturally we had to order them. They were perfectly crispy and excellent with ranch! Looking at the menu, I initially was going to order something "american" and what is typically served at a diner... but then my boyfriend pointed out the weekly specials on the menu, and there was a whole flap in the menu of german-inspired meals! I can't even remember the name of what I had, but it was sauerkraut, keilbalsa sausage, red potatoes, red onions, and spaetzle (dumplings) all sauteed together. Served with a side of peas with pearl onions, it was FANTASTIC! Service was great, and LOVED the 50's diner atmosphere.. they are authentic all the way down to the vinyl cushions. It just seemed to sparkle with awesomeness. I will definitely be back... I need to see if their milkshakes are any good! read more

This Krolls is a joke waited over a for hour food. So we decided to leave. The waitress was rude when asked about the wait. Repeatedly told us for 20 minutes that our food is up, but she doesn't know why they haven't brought it out yet. She told us this as she brought the food out for a larger group of people that showed up 20 minutes after we ordered. She brought orders out for multiple other patrons some of which finished there food and were paying as we walked out. Never going to this Krolls again. It's sad because in the 10 years I've been eating at Krolls across the US I've never had service like this. read more

Great friendly atmosphere. Employees were wonderful and food was delicious. Will definitely come back again.

This place is an average small diner. It is nothing fancy. It has OK food and a really cool retro atmosphere. It is a small space so if there are a lot of people it will feel crowded. I had the Frisco Burger. It was okay, but it paled in comparison with a Steak n' Shake Frisco Melt, so unfortunately that was all I was thinking about while eating it. read more

Kroll's Diner - Frisco Burger and fries. OK. - American Near Me - Minot, North Dakota

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Stopped in for some home style food and some things specific to North Dakota. We had their chicken fried steak, burgers and awesome shakes. Everything was spectacular but I'll have to say that the brown gravy was the best I have ever had. It wasn't to thick and wasn't completely loaded with salt. If you are looking for a great place to get some comfort food at a decent price, you must stop in. read more

This place did not disappoint. I was looking forward to eating at Kroll's during my visit from California. Great customer service and delicious food. Would definitely recommend the homemade knoephla soup and they have a great lunch deal for under $6! Nostalgic decor and an overall great experience. Would make this a habit every time I visit Minot. read more

Kroll's Diner - Had the patty melt. Cheesy, meaty goodness:) - American Near Me - Minot, North Dakota

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Cabbage Rolls Corn Mashed Potatoes Rolls - all just like my mother-in-law made - made for good feelings! The Knoephla soup is very good but not servered hot enough! Rest of menu American comfort food and German looked very good. Next time in town will definitely visit again. read more

Kroll's Diner - American Near Me - Minot, North Dakota

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A favorite for me at Breakfast time. I've been eating at Kroll's for years and it has become a staple. Nothing unique just a good Diner with Good Food. It's all good so stop bye and give it a chance. read more

Milkshakes are amazing (serves 2) and you get a bunch of good food for a great price !

Shakes are very good, really enjoy the old time theme. Food is alright. Waitress was very friendly. read more

Service and the milkshake I got to go was great, which is why I gave it 3 stars. Food was okay at best. Me being from the south might play part of that. The gravy had that bland out of a can taste, the sausage tasted more like some kind of pork jerky , and still wondering if the biscuits wasn't made with pancake batter, they were thin and sweet and kinda smelled like a pancake. Luckily the eggs and hash browns was good. After hearing some of the other customers saying how good this and that was, I am willing to give it another shot. If you are use to southern breakfast food, I would not suggest going here. read more

Always amazing food and amazingly nice staff! This is our favorite breakfast spot in all of Minot.

This small diner has a very classic feel to it. I came here on a recommendation from a friend during a business trip and was not dissatisfied. Extremely friendly staff; I was tended to immediately, and was not ignored by anyone, though the place was fairly busy. I'd strongly suggest coming to try the Knoephla soup. It's delicious. The shakes were a nice touch too. Even got a to-go cup. I'll be visiting here again next time I'm in town. read more

Passing through Minot and decided to stop, extremely happy we did. We had an older waitress that made the experience even better. By far the best customer service we have experienced. read more

Great place to eat! Pleasant atmosphere, friendly service & great food at decent prices. Ample parking & easy to find. Their Knoephla soup is amazing & can get by the bucket full. read more

This place has a really nice atmosphere if you're looking for a wholesome place to sit and eat with the fam. The waitress was a little flat but otherwise courteous. The food was delivered in a timely fashion and it tasted pretty okay. The establishment seemed cleaned, not spotless but wiped down. Prices seemed to match what you received taste and portions wise. Would eat here again. read more

Stopped in for breakfast with my son. This is a North Dakota local place and typical diner. We had the biscuit and gravy special and French toast. The food was good and the service was great. read more