FINALLY made it to my neighborhood cafe! This spot has been on our list for ages, and so glad we finally made it in. We came as a group of 5, towards the end of their opening hours around 1pm on a Sunday. It seemed like it was a big rush before us and they may have been short staffed - several of the tables around had not been cleared yet, our server seemed a bit frazzled, and they were apologizing to a few customers leaving for the long wait. So take note that they are likely busy on weekends! Didn't bother us at all, and our service was speedy fast and charming. I'd been eyeing the menu and reviews beforehand, and KNEW I'd be getting the Philly Scramble. A Philly Cheesesteak with eggs and hash browns?! That's like my dream brunch. We also ordered FOUR rolls for the table: two cinnamon and two caramel. Both types were delish! I'm happy to report that my Philly Scramble was absolute perfection and I brought half home it was so big. Most of our party brought extras home as well. Awesome portion sizes, reasonable prices, and you can't beat the ambiance - classic diner booths and almost a church reception vibe with vintage pictures on the wall. A true neighborhood joint that cares about serving the community. We'll be back often! read more

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Walked to this laid-back greasy spoon from our VRBO to meet a friend. It was 9:30 AM on a Saturday and very easy to get a table. Kind of your stereotypical greasy spoon. We ordered one of their homemade caramel rolls to split among the table. I cannot begin to tell you how amazing it was! Our waitress was stellar! She brought my friend and my dishes out and said she'd bring my daughter's meal out when she got out of the restroom so that it wouldn't get cold !!! I've never had anybody do that before! She had the French toast and said it was fantastic. My friend had eggs and hashbrowns and said the hashbrowns were perfect. I had the shrimp and grits which were good - but not out of this world. All in all a lovely morning! read more

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Amazing local diner spot! The staff was super nice, helpful and fun and made the experience great. The food is delicious, we got a cinnamon roll and a Carmel roll and they were warm, covered in frosting and pulled apart easily making for a really tasty roll. I had the Philly scramble as well which is a hash brown with Philly cheesesteak toppings and it was well seasoned and tasty. Perfect for the late Sunday morning brunch. read more

Milda's Café - Philly Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Milda's is a cute family owned neighborhood cafe. The servers were singing along with the radio as we sat down. Lot of great food including roasted chicken. It's pretty informal, so if you need something get someone's attention instead of waiting. I highly recommend Milda's if you like friendly neighborhood places. read more

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Food 10/10 Service 7/10 they must be short staffed but my food was hot! Service was okay! Ambiance was nostalgic. Affordable prices read more

This place has been an institution in the neighborhood for years. I have been coming here for the last 15 years and have loved it. Their breakfast and pasty were always a go to. Went there after a while today for lunch. They were short staffed. So it took a few to get service. Once we got our order in for our pasty, the food came out fairly quick. There must have been a change in their recipe because the pasty was spiced differently than before and the meat to potato ratio seemed off too. More than that, it was cooked all the way in the thickest parts. Which was unfortunate as I was looking forward to a pasty from Milda's. I know they changed ownership a few years ago. And maybe they were just having a bad day. I will try it again and give it a chance but I do miss the old Milda's and the hometown diner feel where you were family when you went. read more

Milda's Café - Pasty with gravy (no longer served with coleslaw) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Craving diner dive food but in a more relaxed eating environment? Milda's is a great choice. We have been meaning to try this place for years and glad we finally did. Breakfast options are fantastic. Food is fresh, hearty and delicious. Coffee is good. The service is friendly, prompt and helpful. If you're not a breakfast person, they also serve sandwiches, burgers, salads and broasted chicken. Support a local restaurant while getting your fill. read more

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Everything I have had there has been good but I can't get over the slow service. Maybe some training is needed. No one has a sense of urgency. Maybe I would call ahead to order next time. read more

Great food, friendly staff, awesome oldies style inside. Jeff pasty and cinnamon rolls are amazing

Had a great first experience this morning at Milda's! Staff was friendly and helpful with the ordering process. Seating was plentiful and the cafe was very clean. Food was absolutely delicious! Cooked to order perfectly and what better finish than a caramel roll. Country fried steak was so tender underneath a layer of sausage gravy! Hash browns were crispy and the chicken sausage had great flavor. All around great breakfast can't wait to revisit Milda's! read more

Milda's Café - Caramel roll so good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I was doing the happy belly wiggle while I ate my breakfast. If you are looking for a delicious traditional breakfast, this is the place. I ordered two eggs, bacon, toast, and hash-browns. Everything was perfect! Highly recommend! read more

8/10 - nice fast friend service. The philly scramble will definitely leave you bloated, but it was 1000% worth it. Also, their food is quite greasy if you're okay with that. P.S. when you're here, you HAVE to get the caramel roll. It's sweet, gooey, and just straight up delicious. Follow me @ hweedafoodie for more reviews!! read more

Milda's Café - Philly Scramble - hash browns topped with scrambled eggs, philly beef, sautéed green peppers + onions, and covered in melted cheese. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This "blink and you'll miss it" spot is definitely a not to miss location! There was lots of traffic coming in to sit as well as take out. The Denver omelet was flavorful and with the hash browns and muffin made for a hearty breakfast. The Belgian waffle was fine perfect and nice and crispy. Don't miss the homemade caramel rolls! Big enough to share and very tasty. Staff was very friendly making sure everything was perfect. We'll be back! read more

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I absolutely love this place. They are truly iconic with awesome staff. I would go here every day if I lived closer. Seriously, such a good vibe with such good food. Massive portions and everything we got was delicious. read more

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The food is and a gracious portion of food for the price. I just hate that it closes early everyday.

I eat once per month at Milda's with three other folks. We love the wait staff. The food is very good and served quickly. Recently I was there and left, forgetting my Apple MacBook Air. When I got home I realized it was missing. I went online and could see (by tracking software) that it was in the restaurant but it was closed and no one answered the phone. I had to wait till the next morning to see if it was still there. I was there at 7;30 am before they opened at 8. Around 7:45, a car pulled up, parked and a man I recognized got out. He looked at me and Hi! You forgot something yesterday! I have it in the office. He recognized me and remembered me. I was very impressed with this and his attentiveness. He gave me my computer in good condition and I left. This gentleman is the manager or owner. A great great man. Try hospitality. I can't thank him or recommend Milda's enough. An excellent choice for breakfast or lunch!! read more

I came for the broasted chicken. There isn't any. Apparently the COVID prevents them from getting any. They do have wings.so there's that. If I'd known that they didn't have the chicken, I wouldn't have come. read more

A gf and I met for her bday breakfast and she chose Milda's Cafe. It has a convenient location of Glenwood Avenue in North Mpls, a few blocks from Penn Avenue, with business hours of Mon-Fri 6am-3pm. If you don't know the story of Milda's, it's a neighborhood staple. It's been around since1965. The owners lost their lease in the '90s. The neighborhood feared they would close down or re-locate, so regulars and a neighborhood church bought a nearby building to house the diner.. and viola ... you have Milda's today. Pretty nice, right? You walk in and the atmosphere is bustling with people who seem to be regulars and know one another or individuals conducting meetings. I've never been inside Milda's and it was empty... ever. You're usually greeted by a nice woman who allows you to pick your own seat. Tons of window seats to choose from. This particular day, my gf was already seated, so I just joined her in our window booth. Turns out I grew up with our server as kids in BP and hadn't seen each other in about 30 years. Menu is simple breakfast and lunch type menu. The have chicken and waffles available, daily specials, broster chicken and grits. Not just grits, because a lot of restaurants SAY they make grits, but these grits are good. They aren't runny, they are thick and they are made well. Did I say they have good grits? Food: My bestie ordered the denver omlette, grits and coffee and I had eggs hashbrown and sauage patties and ordered some broaster chicken to go for my lunch. (honestly the chicken wasn't as good once it cooled off), but the breakfast was decent and hit the spot. Service: Great service. Attentive. Kind. Personable. Ambiance: Comfortable. Cozy. Clean. Will I return? I always do eventually. read more

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I worked here in the 90's I knew Milda and son in law Tom.Great family Xtra great food! Everything is fresh and Tom was the best boss I ever worked for.Really miss this place! Go and see! It's fantastic. read more

I love Milda's Cafe! Such an absolute classic diner with fantastic food, portions and staff! One of my favorite spots! A hidden gem!

What a great diner-style breakfast! Our food was homemade and prepared with care. Cinnamon roll was fantastic--could have been shared between 3 or 4 with other breakfast plates. It's huge! Our breakfast plates were great. Omelet and scramble with hashbrowns was just the way we would make at home. Grits were creamy and delicious. Prices were reasonable and diners were a mix of people who came to the neighborhood just to eat at Mildas and folks who lived within walking distance. Wanted to keep this awesome cafe a neighborhood secret, but the good people who work here deserve great reviews and a packed house. read more

Good food, rude service I just ordered breakfasr through grub hub and I usually pick up but no car today. I called to have turkey and cheese added to my Omelet and the person that answered the phone said she didnt see the order. I tried to explain I had just placed it but it should pop up soon and she said maybe you should just order it yourself and hung up on me. When I called back she said well I told you I dont see your order and I said thst doesn't mean you hang up on people that is rude her response was ok well I dont see your order. Please make it make sense when this is how your staff treats its customers. I am there twice a week but even if I wasnt thats not how you talk to ppl. read more

I went to this restaurant to meet my niece and one of her friends yesterday and really liked it. Nestled in the North Minneapolis neighborhood, it seems to be part of a collective on the corner of 17th and Glenwood Avenue North. The inside is spacious enough, with a good amount of booths and tables from which to choose. The cashier area is not close to when you first walk in, rather it is on the far left side of the cafe. The food is decent and affordable. I a cup of coffee, a side of grits, and a sausage and cheese omelette with half an avocado, and wheat toast. I did season my grits but should have asked for cheese to be added to them. (I am a sucker for cheese grits!) The atmosphere seemed very laid back, and it wasn't busy while we were there. The server was great--on top of our needs and very nice. We did stay right up until closing time, but they didn't press us to leave. All in all, I think this is a place where I would return when given the choice. read more

Milda's Café - Coffee, grits, sausage and cheese omelette with half an avocado and wheat toast.  Pretty good!  ;) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

great service and charming environment. will have brunch here often as we can! Fast friendly service with large portions.

Mildas is a great local spot, you can really feel that it's been a family owned business for years. When you arrive, you seat yourself and order directly from the register and they bring your food out to you. Breakfast was so great! We got the philly scramble and the Denver omelette, ate them too fast before I could snap a picture. I can't wait to go back and try a pasty! Service was very friendly. read more

I had no idea what to expect from Mildas never been or heard of it. My wife took me there and she said you will love it. The place reminds me of like a lunchroom type setting very diverse. Service is nice they are very busy but it is worth the wait. The coffee is just so good like wow! The food really taste good I was so satisfied with everything that I plan on returning. read more

Milda's Café - The grits were so good wish I ordered more. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Milda's is everything you want in a local cafe. The wait staff knew just about everyone that came in, the food was delicious, and it's literally a door with an awning that if you blink, you'll miss. I dropped by with a family member for lunch after having it bookmarked for seemingly ever. Parking wise, street parking available, and a lot in the back of the building. Inside, it's compact but not to the point of giving you that sardines kind of feel. Daily specials and a menu full of the cafe breakfast/lunch normals. I opted for a philly scramble (hash, scrambled eggs, beef, veggies and cheese all stacked) with a short stack. The waitress warned me the cakes were big and I may not be able to finish them all. I looked at my lunch date and we laughed hysterically. I tried making a bet with her that I'd finish it and the meal would be free, but, no take. Damn it. My aunt went with the same scramble, but with ham instead of beef. Very quick wait (top end, 10 minutes) despite a full restaurant at around lunch time, which was great. The scramble didn't need anything at all. No sauces, toppings or anything else. Quite literally picked up my utensil, and dug into that bitch like it owed me money piling bites on top of my rye toast and just wrecking it. It was a fantastic dish. Wasn't greasy, veggies had snap, and weren't soggy. Cheese was melted and provided a different savory flavor to it. Only gripe would be my rye toast being under toasted. I know, those bastards. I did get half of the ham scramble too, which, again, was fantastic. Little more on the salty side with the pork+cheese, but still a great breakfast dish. Onto the pancakes. Were they big? Meh. I've seen bigger. But, they were good. Very good in fact. Syrup less bite produced a solid buttermilk flavor and great texture. Added the syrup, and those little flaps of heaven soaked it up like a champ. They are a bit more doughy than normal cakes, but aren't to the yeast filled level. Very good cakes. Overall, a great experience, and one I'm glad I could share with a breakfast food deprived family member. If you're in the area on a weekday, hit this place up for a great local style cafe breakfast. read more

Milda's Café - Philly scramble... get it, thank me later - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Basic breakfast menu of the classics in combos only. So think toast, eggs and corned beef hash. I didn't see a sides menu. They have grits people...and they're good. Bottomless coffee. All made with love and seemingly like from scratch.... such as the pancakes, made by the original owner's recipe. Which by the way are the size of a dinner plate! It's not a cafeteria but the dinning area is old school, kind of a 60s feel. Don't go here if your in a hurry, service is friendly and genuine but not super prompt. I could go 4 stars but I thought that for the price, about like IHOP, I would go 5 stars since I'll be back for sure. read more

Milda's is the town cafe in the middle of Near North that you want to go to when you're missing your West Central MN smalltown. There were plenty of open parking spots and tables when we arrived, around noon on a Sunday. The corned beef hash is made from a can, but that's exactly what I was looking for. Topped with an egg and toast, it was like home on a plate. My sister ordered the eggs benedict and it was massive, served with hashbrowns, she could only finish about half. The biscuits and gravy were similar to Waffle House, smothered in gravy. We added a bit of pepper to the gravy, otherwise, everything was great as is. While the prices are more Minneapolis, the food and atmosphere are definitely small town. There was a man waiting for a metro mobility transport that was running late. The waitresses were checking in on him, asking if he needed to use the phone, water, etc. The sense of community was encouraging. read more

Saving grace - Hash browns. Not so saving grace. Corned beef hash was made from a can. Kielbasa sausage was a pretty salty version of a hot dog. Little water cups were never refilled. read more

We found this little place in a great little neighborhood that has wonderful breakfasts that are delicious!! With all that has gone on this year people need to go and support this little resturant. read more

I just brought a group of senior citizens here for breakfast. We were 10 all together. The restaurant was very clean and cheery. Our waitress was very friendly and the residents were very excited to order off the fairly small menu.our food came quickly and was surprisingly piping hot. Everybody especially enjoyed the crispy hash browns and the generous portions. Even the nearby customers were friendly and chatty. what a great experience for a group of South Minneapolis senior citizens who rarely venture into this part of town. read more

Milda's food is fresh, expertly cooked, and served with kindness. I have been eating here for more than fifty years and have never been disappointed! The rolls are divine, and the buttermilk pancakes are tender. Eggs are the measure of a restaurant, and Milda never fails to cook them perfectly. Waitresses have become friends and the owner is a true professional. read more

Yelper fanatics read a review and are there the next day. A true home cooking place that gets the basics down pat. I just had a simple roast beef melt that brought new meaning to the word melt. The onions were small and thinly sliced and sauteed to perfection. I just didn't need anything else today. But I will need everything else somewhere along the line. They must not need the money because they would clean up if opened on weekends. Service is great too. read more

Staff was so friendly and even got a chance to talk to the owner. He was really social and funny, making jokes so that my friend and I would laugh. Everyone is very knowledgeable about the menu, substitutions, cost, etc. Food-wise, also excellent. I got the veggie omlet with cheese and it was perfect. I am usually picky with my eggs, but the kitchen staff prepared it well. read more

I ordered exactly what I wanted: Caramel Roll and a side of Bacon. Excellent! Great with friends or solo! read more

Family-owned and operated for two generations, Milda's is a north Minneapolis institution. This is the quintessential neighborhood breakfast and lunch cafe. Breakfast is fine: the standard eggs, pancakes, etc . My favorite lunches would be broasted chicken or the chicken salad sandwich. Burgers are very good too. I love the mix of people who stop by to eat. I'm nice to the staff and they always respond with excellent service. Don't expect nouvelle cuisine here. This is for people like me who love a good old-fashion neighborhood place to eat. read more

I don't know if I could love Milda's any more than I do. Except, maybe, if it were open later and on the weekends so I could take everyone I know there. It's a true neighborhood diner with WONDERFUL people (seriously. the servers are friendly, sweet, and truly lovely people), a great atmosphere, and fantastic diner food. Their patty melts are to die for and so is everything else I've ever tried (meatloaf, mashed potatoes, roast beef). The cinnamon rolls are about the size of your head and look delicious. This is a true Minneapolis gem in NoMi and anytime someone suggests a that we get together for breakfast, lunch, or coffee I immediately suggest Milda's! read more

After doing a good deed this morning I decided to treat myself to breakfast at Milda's. Food and service were on as always. But the big news is that they now accept credit/debit cards (but not AmEx). $5 minimum is reasonable too. read more

Quite the classic diner institution. We went for breakfast on a Wednesday, and there were more people there than I was expecting. Cinnamon roll was huge and tasty. I ordered a classic breakfast dish of eggs, hash browns, bacon, and toast. It was exactly as I expected - no frills, just perfectly done and simple. Hoping to go again soon. read more