We went here while on vacation best breakfast we had the entire time. The cook and watress were very friendly. I would recommend this place to anyone read more

Been here a couple of times for the our kitchen special. It's two eggs, hash browns, sausage, toast or pancakes, and coffee for $10.50 It easily feeds two people if you order an extra side of meat. It's perfect brunch every time! read more

Small place but excellent food we go there every time we come to Minneapolis biscuits and gravy are the bomb

Absolutely loved this breakfast spot! My friend and I came here around 9 and took 2 barstools. We looked at the menu and the man and women behind the counter were extremely attentive and kind. We ordered a breakfast sandwich, chocolate chip pancakes and a side of bacon. I LOVED the pancakes. Honestly, writing this I realize that although the food was awesome (and prices were more than reasonable!) I am really impressed with the service and that's the reason I plan on coming back. There is a parking lot, but the actual restaurant has limited space, so it may be a wait if you get there during prime brunch time. read more

Our Kitchen you are most certainly remarkable, I had an incredible experience here today. Can not talk highly enough about Our Kitchen. Our Kitchen has an incredible Breakfast Special, that was my very first time giving it a try here, and I was pleasantly surprised with how good it was. Staff are really helpful. They're accommodating, polite and always on their game. Just, I like Our Kitchen, and I know you will love it too. read more

I love this place, been going since I was a child and their food has been excellent every time. Love the layout and the fact that I can see the food being made. Ran by the best people in the world! Gotta eat here at least once or maybe more. read more

Reminds me of a lot of breakfast restaurants in Grand Forks but just executed better. Use real eggs rather than liquid eggs. Bacon was thin cut but quite crispy. Highlight of the meal was probably the best American/home fries I have had in my life. Almost gets towards a hash browns consistency, with very moist potatoes and tasted very much homemade, which it is. Service is also quite friendly and seems a really nice place. Had tried to come once before but they had a water main issue so the restaurant was closed. read more

Classic. No frills. You think about wanting crepes, French toast, eggs Benedict, etc. but in reality what you want is Our Kitchen. Eggs, hash-browns, pancakes, toast. No more, no less. read more

Mom and pops kind of place. Breakfast done right. Support your local businesses cranking out great food.. read more

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Biking toward Harriet Lake around lunch time. Decided to have breakfast for lunch. I'd heard good things about Our Kitchen and frankly they were an understatement. No frills, no gimmicks, straight forward, classic breakfast food, but the service was perfect. The hashed browns which are not shredded and are not home fries are cooked to a beautiful golden crispness. The sunny side eggs were perfection, the sausage patties appeared to be ground pork shaped like a patty, so fresh and good. And yes the pancakes were as tender as a new born baby lamb, delightfully available plain or with blueberries or chocolate chips. So the moral of the story is if you hone in on what you do well, don't take short cuts or make substitutes to save time or money, and practice your art constantly, you will do it better than anyone else. This is true for businesses and individuals. Go forth and be like My Kitchen Diner. read more

I have not gone inside of this restaurant (just yet) but I ordered some food from here once last year and again today. I placed a to-go order this morning for three slices of cinnamon French toast, a piece of sausage, and scrambled eggs. The sausage is ON POINT! It seemed fresh, probably housed in a tube, and pattied out into a pretty nice size, not your average smallish-sized piece of sausage. Very flavorful and delicious. The eggs were OK. The French toast was good (not as good as Twisted Fork stuffed strawberry cream cheese French toast...OMG...OK, I digress), but it fit the bill. :) It's right across the street from Gigi's Cafe, which is another establishment I frequent, and only a few blocks from where I live. I will make it a point to have breakfast in-house at Our Kitchen one of these mornings to get a feel for the place, as I did enjoy my order, and I want to try out more items from their menu. read more

So my husband and I were in town for the weekend, we like trying different places to dine. I found this place on yelp and it was amazing. It's small but the food and the flavor was BIG. There was a wait for the food but it was worth every minute. The staff was super nice and the environment was very homey. The cook had it together. I sat at the counter and watched him make our food. The anticipation killed me I couldn't wait to taste the food lol. I had an omelet, hash browns, sausage, and pancakes. It was all sooooo good like sooooo good OMG. I cannot wait to bring my kids. The pancakes are from scratch and was so light and soft. My omelet was full of cheese onions peppers and ham. And the has browns gave me life. The portions are big. I would encourage anyone who is in the area to dine here. You will be completely satisfied. read more

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The most perfect quick breakfast spot that I've been to in a while. Ordered 2 eggs, hash brown, toast (or pancake ) coffee, and sausage for only $10.95. Everything was delicious, especially the pancakes. They were fluffy and perfect. read more

The spot you want to go to for decently priced, cozy diner with a really delicious menu. I got the French toast + sausage, while my bf got the chocolate chip pancakes. We both were very pleased with our meal!! So good. The couple that own it work well together and the service was very prompt! We will definitely be returning, and I'll be getting the same thing!! read more

This place is the best kept secret in uptown! It's tiny, but family owned and operated. Everyone is so friendly and attentive. If you sit at the counter you can see your meal being made. The pancakes go from griddle to my mouth in less than 60 seconds and they are wonderful. Oh and the sausage! It's hand pressed and to die for. Seriously, get the sausage! This place is simple, quaint, Americana at its finest. read more

Perfect cozy kitchen to have a delicious breakfast with hot coffee while snow is falling outside. Steak & Eggs the best...enjoyed watching read more

Our Kitchen - Great price for a lot of food. Cooked to perfection ~ scrumptious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I absolutely adore this place. It's a small but lovely diner with few seatings but it's always filled with customers. The server was so nice and I saw my breakfast being made right in front of me. The food came straight from the grill to my plate to me. It smelt delicious and decadent. I order a chocolate chip pancake (which was huge), hash-brown, steak, and two sunny side up eggs. The portion was extremely generous and it made me so happy. The chocolate pancake, the star of the meal, was heavenly good with the whipped butter. I literally finished the giant pancake in 5s. The steak was simply, flavorful, and juicy. The eggs were perfect and so was the hash-brown. You must try this breakfast place!!! You won't be disappointed! read more

Awesome joint, I love this place. Super small place but more than worth it! I would recommend this to all! read more

Our Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

A small but neat brunch place near uptown. I ordered the kitchen special which came with two full plate of food! Harsh browns were cooked just right; sausage was flavorful; pancake was huge and fully. Overall I had good experience here. read more

First, me say that I try not to give out five stars too readily. But I also like to give full credit when I have an experience that went perfectly. Next, let me also say that I know that I am in a divey diner or "greasy spoon" as some previous reviewers have stated so my review won't be based on a scale that includes the likes of birchwood, the third bird, or other more organic and farm to table establishments. With that being said, my experience was perfect. My hash browns were full of flavor and crunch, my eggs were made fresh and fluffy, my toast was well made and delicious, and the SAUSAGE WAS MADE OF DREAMS! This was not frozen sausage. I saw him form it himself. Keep in mind I was expecting frozen sausage and I was going to be happy about it! So this was a pleasantly unexpected step above! Coffee was diner coffee but I was given cream in a silver pitcher and sugar to sweeten it up so I was content. The people behind the counter were really the best part. I believe the gal helping us was Sue, as she was called by someone else who casually mentioned her extensive tenure (at least 10 years), who was the shining light of this place and I could see it from the window before I even got in. She made me feel like I was home and I can't tell you how important that feeling is to me. In other news I stole a bite of chocolate chip pancakes from my boyfriend and my visit was finished with a sweet and tasty bite! I will definitely be back!! read more

Our Kitchen - Coffee is obviously diner fare but with a little milk and sugar, just perfect! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Exactly what you're looking for, great brunch food and hot coffee. It's a quaint little spot, feels very small town vibes for being in Minneapolis. The egg breakfast sandwich and pancakes are awesome! I definitely recommend going! It's small, so be prepared to wait if it's a busy time of day. read more

I am a no frills breakfast type of girl - always ordered the all star at Waffle House, always want bacon / sausage, eggs, hash browns and toast, and an orange juice. I get the same thing at most brunch places I go to! Our kitchen is a small diner that understands the importance of doing the staple breakfast foods justice. Our kitchen is a small diner with a kitchen big enough for only two people and a few servers tops. Because of this, service can take a bit longer than other breakfast places, but they make up for the wait with food portions and a genuine and warm personality. I had the breakfast special and was STUFFED but thought everything was cooked very well. You have to add your own salt and pepper to taste but I loved the hash browns and sausage. One piece of advice, if you don't want to be sweating and smelling like food, don't sit at the bar by the grills! Didn't think about it and my boyfriend was sweating after ten minutes. If you want a good and hearty breakfast after a night out, this is the place to go! There's some outside seating but it wouldn't be great for big groups! read more

This place isn't for everyone. And thank god because, it can only hold 20 of us. If you're thinking about stopping in, but fall into one of the following categories, you may wish to keep going: 1. Group of more than 3 people, 4 if you're all petite. 2. Groups with kids. Your living room is bigger. Stay home. 3. Groups with people who are on special diets who find eating out problematic in general. 4. People who are afraid or just generally don't like people. 5. People who are in a hurry during "peak" dining hours (7-9am... lunch hour... Sundays) Now, if you managed to survive my list, please stop in for the greasy spoon experience, the way it was meant to be. The owner is the cook. The only cook. He might get someone to cover for him once in a while. Otherwise, it's him. And one other person. They take care of all 20 of us, and when one of us leaves, another one (or two) arrive. Simple chow - breakfast favorites, sandwiches, and soups. No fancy pantsy drinks here - just a never ending cup of coffee or a can of soda pop, and they just might run out of your favorite so you best be prepared to make another selection. So leave your ego in the car and your kids at school, and dig deep to all those things you tried to learn when you were little like being patient and sharing and - let the magic happen. You'll be glad you did. read more

Our Kitchen epitomizes the greasy spoons of yester-year. Around since 1941, this little blue house is easily overlooked when driving through the 36th and Bryant hood. In fact, if it weren't for the neon OPEN sign, you might think this building derelict. The postage stamp eating area is counters only (on nice days, they throw a couple plastic tables outside), and it fits maybe 12-15 patrons cosily. It's a great place to mingle with your neighbors since you'll be bumping elbows anyhow. The food is exactly what a greasy spoon ought to be---everything's made on the same small grill with copious amounts of oil (or something like that) that give the hashbrowns a fab crunch griddle the toast perfectly. If afterward you still have room for a latte or pastry, you can join the strollers and yuppies across the street at Gigi's. read more

Heck yes I'll eat here. Yes please and amen. Straight up classic breakfast - toast drenched in butter. Over easy eggs so good chickens themselves would eat them after a night out on the town and one too many. But you know what? One pet peeve about the clientele at this place. It's cheap, and the owners bust their butts serving *constant* breakfast from the time they open to close. So for you jerks that leave a couple quarters on the table for a tip just because you can eat for $5? Get a clue. You never see the bottom of your coffee mug they fill it so fast. I'm sure you're saving your dollar bills for your favorite stripper (you know, the one with the gallbladder scar and crooked/black front tooth) but try having a heart and leaving something worth leaving next time... read more

I love what Our Kitchen represents. It's classic Americana, the fulfillment of the American Dream and a no-frills community icon that knows what it does best and stays true to itself. Location: In the up-and-coming Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, but it has yet to be encroached on by the new condos and mega-complexes that are popping up to accommodate the city's growing population. It's a fairly small building with an equally compact parking lot. Parking: The aforementioned parking lot, or you can find street parking nearby. No one really takes more than an hour to order, eat and leave, so the turnaround is tolerable in terms of parking and waiting to be seated. Food: You get exactly what you order and lots of it! The portions are generous, the prices are super cheap and you'll never leave feeling hungry. My favorite meal of the day is breakfast, so I'm a huge fan of the classics: eggs, hash browns, bacon and either wheat toast or pancakes. The eggs are cooked perfectly, the hash browns have an amazing buttery crunch, the bacon is charred and crispy and the pancakes are fluffy, hot and huge. Ambiance: Imagine waking up on a lazy Sunday morning. You've allowed yourself to sleep in and your schedule is free for the day. You realize you're hungry, so you go to the friendly neighborhood diner for a hot breakfast. When you open the front door, you're greeted by a wave of sensory stimuli: the smell of sizzling bacon fat and fresh-brewed coffee, the sound of clinking utensils on ceramic dishes and the low-buzz of conversation, the sight of friends and neighbors smiling, their eyes wide as they see plates being shuttled to and from the kitchen. When you find a seat at the counter, you order, and before you know it, the chef is scooping shaved potatoes and ladling eggs onto the cooktop, all while juggling five other orders at various stages of completion. This is the experience of dining at Our Kitchen in a nutshell. It doesn't get any better than this. read more

So I meant to go to Gigi's Cafe nearby but when I showed up, the line was ridiculous and my tummy was growling. I peered across the street and there, in all it's dilapidated glory, was Our Kitchen--the perfect little breakfast diner disguised as a house. Imagine a dining counter and a few tables crammed into your living room and you'll get the idea. As for food, they do their breakfast staples right. You cant go wrong with eggs how you like 'em, the perfect portion of crispy hashbrowns and toast. I haven't had regular old breakfast this good anywhere else in the Cities. Bonus: if you aren't crazy about toast, you can substitute a giant golden cloud-of-a-pancake drowning in butter for no cost at all--delicious! If you aren't a meat-eater, you will curse your dietary morals, because just watching the grill sizzle with homemade chunks of juicy sausage, thick slices of bacon, and huge cuts of fried ham was enough to make this vegetarian drool all over the formica countertop. Neverending coffee and smiles from the chatty staff and cooks will top off your hole-in-the-wall breakfast and leave you feeling content all day long. Did I mention that it's dirt cheap? read more

I haven't had an all American breakfast in ages. I spot this place after I picked up my doughnut from Bogarts. I noticed a special 2 eggs that were perfectly over easy, a generous sized flat sausage patty, and the best hashbrowns. Perfectly golden and in spite of all the ketchup I put on, there was a crunch in every bite. Passed on the pancake or toast, good Lord. The AC is perfect, and I'm glad the staff benefit from this. This is like Mayberry within the city. A great start to the day. read more

Great food, friendly service, bottomless coffee, but the kitchen was slower than molasses in January. I understand the appeal of this place - it's a great neighborhood diner, no frills, and they're churning out delicious eggs and pancakes. I just might be biased, because I couldn't help looking across the street and knowing that if I'd gone to Gigi's, I'd be fed and happy by the time my food was just started on Our Kitchen's flat-top. But I couldn't ignore the fact that many people were coming through the doors and were willing to wait for a bar stool to open. That's saying something! I'll probably stick to Gigi's for breakfast if given the choice, but I can't say I won't be back again for those tasty pancakes. read more

Every once in a while a place surprises you and this morning (unfortunately) we were surprised by the service at Our Kitchen. The main gripe was that we were significantly overcharged. I'll get to that... But first the positives. We were looking for diner food and this is exactly what we got. We arrived at 7:30am and the barstools were full as any good diner's should be at this time on a Saturday morning. We sat at a side table and a woman stopped by with coffee right away, as well as a welcoming smile. I even commented that she seemed like the nicest person in the world. We ordered - my girlfriend (we'll call her K) got the french toast, side of ham and cup of coffee. I saw what had to be 1/2 dozen ways to order pancakes and rather than point at a menu item - just said I want blueberry pancakes, eggs and sausage... Thinking they'd pick the best way for me there the waitress wrote something down and placed our order. 10-15 minutes later... The food arrived. It was okay - nothing special about it but also nothing bad. The sausage was a bit too greasy to eat but hey this is diner food - this is what you came here for right!? Then the bill arrived and things went side-ways... K and I were chatting about our day when something clicked... $27.35 seemed like too much for diner food - wasn't it? I knew K's breakfast was $6.95 plus $2 for the ham - $8.95. Then mine... I didn't select a menu item but the breakfast special was hashbrowns, eggs, pancake, toast and coffee for $10.95 - I figured that's what I'd ordered minus the hash browns - should be about $11. So we should've been around ~ $20... by my math... not $27.35... so we were overcharge something like $7. Wanting to understand what happened - I brought the bill over to smiling lady. We had a brief and unsatisfying conversation - she was no longer the nicest person in the world. I was told that I didn't order the breakfast special, I ordered the short-stack so that's why I was charged what I was. She insisted I paid for what I ordered and I repeated several times I did not actually order the short-stack. She was resolute - like she'd argued about this many times and I was yet another one of those annoying customers. She turned away in disgust calling the waitress over to deal with me. The waitress stopped by and explained why she selected the short-stack - because there was only one pancake in the breakfast special. Right... but if she'd written the breakfast special + 1 pancake would that have been +$7!? Even assuming you don't credit anything for toast and hash browns!? She said 2 pancakes was a short-stack + $.50 for blueberries on each cake and asked if we were okay now... No, we're not okay. Now, really this was my fault. I was lazy (pre-coffee) but I should've pointed out the menu item and asked about the pancake up-charge... taking the time to work through the best option for me with the waitress. Left to her own devices she made a valid choice - but one that cost 50% more than another choice to get me the same meal. Not a big deal for her - but a choice that left me feeling robbed. Then to be blamed and shamed for bringing it up!? That's really the kicker. You had your arguments ready for me - you expressed frustration and dismissal with me rather than shared confusion and understanding. SO this HAS happened before!? Nice. Our Diner this was YOUR fault too. I grew up in a restaurant business and know how frustrating it can be when issues come up with customers. I was not trying to get away with a free pancake here. I didn't wake up deciding that I'd like to argue over a $5 difference in the bill over my mediocre diner meal. BUT I have every right to call it out if there's more than 1 way to get there and you chose the most expensive way. Next time "see" through the customers eyes and make it right... this could've been reasonably and fairly handled. Instead you have at least 2 unhappy people today - and I sincerely hope that this review makes at least someone think twice about how to handle this kind of situation in the future. If you're not prepared to try to act in the best interest of the your customer then consider hanging it up... You don't need the headache over $5 do you? - We will never go back. There are so many great places to eat in town especially for $25-30+ dollars (after tip). My recommendation is to find another place. There is nothing special about this place and we won't miss it. If you do go - be sure you're clear on exactly what you want to avoid our experience! read more

Our Kitchen feels small town in the city, which I mean in a good way. It is diners the way they used to be. The staff is SUPER friendly. I had the pancakes, and they were the best pancakes I've had in years. I sampled some of my husband's food and it was delicious, especially the hashbrowns. It is very small, so be prepared to wait. The only thing that would have made it a little better would be some fruit options as a side, like some strawberries. And free range eggs. But I'm a hippie. read more

This little hidden gem was great. The hash browns were the best I ever had in my life. Also I had the chocolate chip pancake which was so good. My husband enjoy his eggs and sausage as well. Sorry I forget to take pics. The owners are really nice and professional as well. read more

It's a sad time for our collective society when all the little greasy spoons have gone the way of the dodo. All the small, neighborhood diners always romanticized in movies, never to be seen or experienced again. Fortunately, there's a tiny last bastion of hope situated on 36th street between Bryant and Aldrich. This spot is less a diner and more an apex of human civilization. And it exists with no more than a dozen and a half seats. Yes, this place, this little bastion of glory, is SMALL. But though small, it's perfect. The people are friendly, the patrons are friendly, the atmosphere is friendly. It seems like everybody knows everybody. The staff--what few there are--are always greeting people by name, and there's a genuine love and goodwill in the tone of their voice; you can feel their appreciation for their customers. I come from a small town in Nowhere, Minnesota, and this place feels like a small-town neighborhood joint. It feels like home. Oh, and the food kicks ass. read more

I wish I could give Our Kitchen 4.5 stars...let me explain. The food is 5 stars. My god, the pancakes. Are. Heavenly. Just get one, trust me. Plus, the eggs actually taste like eggs, the haahbrowns are delicious and everything actually tastes homemade and fresh. I almost always have an omlette with hashbrowns...which happens to come with a pancake. (I eat a lot, don't judge me!) But the grits are also good as is their French toast. The service is good...very friendly. The food takes a little while, but as previously stated it is worth the wait. The one and only downside is the lack of seating. It is a tiny place and as much as I understand the draw of the cozy classic atmosphere....I prefer to eat my comfort food in comfort. There are no real tables...just high bar stools and low bar stools. Its hard to get a spot on the weekends and in the winter the icy blast from the door opening is a bit unpleasant. I love Our Kitchen and I'll obviously continue to go back...but If they decided to expand or open a larger location, hey, I would be happy about that too. read more

This is a cute little diner. And I mean LITTLE. Our Kitchen is in a house and consists of a bar facing the griddle and a few tables facing the windows. The staff was incredibly nice and accommodating. My friend and I ordered two eggs with hashbrowns and toast. The waitress overheard me lamenting that I wish I could switch the toast for a slice of the alluring cinnamon french toast and she came over, apologized for "intruding on our conversation" and said that I definitely could get a slice of the french toast instead. SCORE. The menu is standard and does not have a ton of options. However, all of the food is good and was exactly what I wanted for breakfast. The coffee was a bit weak, but our waitress refilled our cups every few minutes. This place is cheap, filling, and friendly. I will be back. read more

This place is a must visit. My daughter ate there this morning for the first time. Ate outside and had a fantastic experience. Server was excellent. The portions were very generous and the food was something we are already making plans to get back for. There should be a place like this in every neighborhood! read more

Good food and good people. It always seems as if we come in right in time. Very small venue but always room for us. Love the pancakes and sausage. read more

I decided to head to Our Kitchen for a late breakfast on Labor Day because they have great reviews and it seemed like people only have good things to say about here! I had a really good, traditional American breakfast. And that's what they're known for. Yes everything was delicious, but none of the items on the menu intrigued me. All the choices seemed kind of boring and something I could make in my own kitchen, but being waited on is always a treat ! After eating two eggs, over easy, alongside their famous hash browns, sausage and an English muffin I left very full and satisfied but not impressed or blown away. I will say that the hash browns were fabulously fried and melted in my mouth, as promised, and the sausage was definitely made from scratch. You could tell because the patties weren't perfectly round. Now that was a great patty!! I tried some of my boyfriends pancakes as well and they had their own flavor but I'd say they were above average rather than amazing. The atmosphere the place gives off is very small town kitchen with a few counters and outdoor tables and you definitely feel like you're almost at a family breakfast. We were sharing syrup and hot sauce with the others sitting at the counter. It was fun to experience that. The service was friendly but not necessarily attentive; we never saw our initial waitress after she took our order nor did she ask how our food was tasting. Granted, it would have been difficult for them to mess up the items we ordered and they were packed to capacity but it would have been nice to receive a second cup of coffee! Although, it's probably best I didn't have another. Overall, I did enjoy myself here and it was a good breakfast but I believe I went into my experience with higher expectations. I'd probably be more likely to branch out and try somewhere new for breakfast before returning here. read more

I have been here twice now. The second time because I had to take the hubby since I knew that it was just the divey little place he would love! A great place for breakfast. Love that you can substitute a pancake for your toast. This way you get to satisfy both your savory and sweet cravings all in one order. I have ordered both the omelette and Kitchen special. Both were very good but I preferred the Kitchen special. My eggs were done just right with a stack of hash browns and good quality breakfast sausage (in patty form not link which I so much prefer). Then the cherry on top, the pancake on the side. It is huge and oh so tasty! If I wasn't afraid of being the size of a house I would order this every day! read more

Everything was perfect, from the nice flavor food, to the good personnel working there. If your in the area give it a try.