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    Mickey's Diner

    3.5 (453 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, Salad, Sandwiches
    Open 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Micah L.

    Had never been here but always heard it was great. Finally got the opportunity to go with some friends for a birthday. We all walked in and sat down. Got our orders in quickly and they cooked it up. I got a omelet and a pancake. Omelet was OK, they burned my bacon, but the pancake was perfection. Love the look from the outside and the feel of a old school diner on the inside. Staff was friendly and took care of our big group easily. Will definitely go back to try other items on the menu.

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    Chris S.

    How could you not. This place is the original classic. Breakfast is the specialty, the americas favorite has it all with eggs any meat, hash browns and of course toast. The bread is very fresh. Expect to wait in line during normal times like 10am for breakfast, space is limited. Also the movie jingle all the way with Arnold was filmed here. The best!

    Classic train car bar experience, nothing else like it!
    Erik E.

    I love breakfast food and the fact that I can get it here any time of day, and it's fresh huge helpings for a great price, amazing! Plus it's fun to watch the magic happen right in front of your eyes if you sit at the bar, simply great service. The story of where the car came from is icing on the cake! Can't wait to go back. Enjoy!

    The food is just mediocre, the service slow, and the building dirty, leaning towards gross. I would not recommend. We arrived at 11:15 on a Friday morning, we were seated at 11:25, and had our order taken by 11:30. Our food came at 12:05. The waitress and bus boy work together well. I did get my coffee cup refilled, once, in the hour we were there. We saw at least 4 parties give up and leave because of the wait time. The single bathroom has no lock on the entry door, and no functioning lock on the stall, so no ensured privacy. The sink only has cold water. The walls, fan grilles, and accessories have not been cleaned in recent history. It's a nostalgic structure that is falling apart. There are booth jute boxes, but I am unsure if they work. The music was from the radio.

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    Melissa C.

    I'm so happy the iconic Mickey's dinner in downtown St Paul was able to open back up. This place is a part of history. I love the old converted train car! Breakfast is served all day and is really great portion sized for the price! I was made a specialty coffee drink at our visit and it was coffee shop quality. The staff is very friendly even when they are really busy! The seating is minimal and my favorite place to sit is right at the counter! They do not take reservations and the parking is only able to hold a handful of patrons.

    Slightly claustrophobic vibes, but very 1950's cool.
    Michael W.

    Went here for a breakfast on our way home. Ambiance gets 5*, you are truly stepping back into time. After that, it is just Ok. I will say that this place makes Waffle House look like a hospital as far as cleanliness. This place needs a serious deep cleaning. As for the food, the beef bacon was very good. No pork in this establishment. Everything else was just solidly executed breakfast food.

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    Matt R.

    Seems like an institution that's been. Inform history. Quaint little diner, with a diner type breakfast menu. Out of a few items but still overall a worthwhile visit for a couple of out of towners.

    Donald E.

    Went here today (7/30/25) Love Mickey's Diner in St Paul! I had Mickey's Sputnik burger! My friend had blueberry pancakes! Great service! Love the ambiance of the diner!

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    Robb Yelp M.

    Good to come back here after so many years. The service was efficient and friendly. The space was worn and cramped but not messy. I ordered the One eyed jack and it came out quickly. I wish there was a bit more meat than a slice of ham but overall it wasn't pretty good. I loved the hashbrowns! The food was tasty and little greasy, exactly like you'd expect from a diner.

    Open since 1937 with loads of famous folks swinging by and lots of movies and TV shows filmed here
    Gerard G.

    What a super cool spot! It's your Classic dinner. The spot was super cool, the staff was great and the food was exactly what you want ur dinner experience to be. My 12 year old said it was the best breakfast he has ever had. We are a hockey family and knowing scenes from Mighty Ducks were filmed here was super cool. If ur not going to Mickeys you are missing out on a super cool experience.

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    I've been eating at Micky's diner since the early 60s service is great. People are wonderful a real authentic diner.

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    Classic, legendary establishment. Pancakes were good. Place was small, but you could tell that from the the outside. Service was wonderful.

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    Terrible. Wait outside in the cold and they never open. Go elsewhere, since Mickeys os closed.

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    Love their "Blueberry Pancake " breakfast .. So glad they are BACK & Open as I missed this ..PAT W

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    9 months ago

    T bacon, T sausage, T ham, figure it out!!! No pork, dirty place!! Can't believe anyone would recommend

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