Ambiance - comfortable booths or tables. Clean and non-distracting atmosphere. Food: Excellent. I had the sausage and cheese omelet with hash browns, sourdough toast. The toast was four slices and we'll buttered. The hash browns where cut like angel hair pasta. The eggs were served medium well. Everything was good. Service: I requested salsa and Texas Pete for my hash browns. There was no hesitation on their part to supply my request. When I ran out of drink, I only had to make eye contact with the service staff, and my request was answered immediately. My take on this place overall: A family run business whose present heir manages it with an eye for detail in all its operating aspects. Perhaps not the most socially adapt, her manners are concise and committed. A great place to stop for an omelet or BLT. read more

Awesome food! my favorite is the classic breakfast. perfect sausage and eggs. service is great!! People are so nice there and caring. I would definitely go back, and it's a smaller cafe but it is comfortable! read more

Awesome food and great service. The eggs Benedict was homemade and tasted delicious. The blue berry pancakes were particularly good.

Rude waitresses. We sat at a table while the 2 waitresses walked past us at least 10 times. They waited on customers that came in after us. When I asked one of the waitresses if we could order, she turned to the other waitress and said, "this lady can't wait, can you take her order"? The waitress then came to take our order. She never apologized for the wait. She acted as if I were inconveniencing her. As for the food, the sausage links and hash browns tasted as if they were cooked in a pan that hadn't been cleaned in awhile. They had an old oil taste to them. We won't ever go back. Pretty sad. Walker is a cute little town. read more

she has no cook and she does not pay her staff no exhaust fan so when you go in there to eat, you will smell like food when you leave

I visited this place for breakfast this morning. The place was nearly empty but it was mid morning and the rush was probably over. I was seated immediately and the waitress took and served my drink immediately. I then placed my order, sausage and cheese omelet. The service was lightning fast and I received my omelet in under 5 minutes!! The omelet was reasonable in size. The omelet sausage was just cut up sausage links. I really prefer fresh sausage. The hash browns were crispy and tasted good. Whole wheat toast was simple bread. Overall Mott a bad breakfast and I would certainly return for another breakfast but certainly an average place to eat. read more

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The Eggs Benedict is simply stunning. The presentation is a bit rustic, but the elements are all just right. And, as others have mentioned, the homemade hash browns are, somehow, both crunchy AND super buttery. I live in this town -- why is there not a resident cardiologist with a restaurant like this? read more

FREAKIN AWESOME HASH BROWNS!!!! Hower, the service SUCKS. My server had one speed: S L O W Took forever to get my ice tea. She was in the weeds, and when the other server asked her if she should take me, she said "no". Wrong call. Other server wasn't busy, and mine was. Plus, she had no idea how to hustle. I had a terrific greasy bacon swiss omelet , and FAÑSTASTIC greasy fresh hash browns. BUT, I ordered sourdough toast, and got plain gross white bread. Seriously. I know sourdough when I taste it. Very distinctive. I called her out on it, and she confirmed it was sourdough. I call bullshit. Perfectly square white bread is usually NoT sourdough. I only got pissed when she didn't even offer other toast when I didn't touch the white bread except to taste it. Training is important, even in a small town. The old old restroom is only large enough for a small child to comfortably releive themselves. And icky too. E X P E C T G O O D FO O D, N O T G O O D S E R V I C E!!! read more

Kitchen staff unwilling to accommodate non-dairy restrictions. We heard rude comments, directed at me, at our table. Our server was apologetic. Another server was belligerent. I won't be back - and they'll be happy about that. read more

Floor rugs on chairs that are adjoining tables, dirty utensils (careful, when you note it, staff throw them), filthy restrooms. Unfriendly staff and no customer service skills. read more

As cabin owners on a nearby lake, we have been here several times. The food is average cafe breakfast fare. They do offer lunch, but our only experience is with breakfast. Compared to other places in the area, it does seem a little overpriced. I wish there was an a la carte breakfast menu, as someone who eats a light breakfast I hate to pay $11 for a huge plate. When I inquired about this, I was given a firm NO (our server could have been a little friendlier in my opinion). As long as you go in expecting average - and nothing more - you won't be disappointed. read more

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Food was mediocre and a bit overpriced. The waitress was very friendly and the place was hospitable. However, it was disconcerting that the waitress and the rest of the employees were not wearing masks and there was no social distancing with the table setup. We are in the midst of a pandemic that is very real, and I found it irresponsible to not protect the patrons of the cafe. Minnesota has strict orders and this restaurant is clearly out of compliance. Even if you don't care about government orders or believe that the virus is a problem, many of your customers do, so I wouldn't recommend anyone who understands the severity of COViD-19 to eat at this restaurant until their owner and employees take it seriously. read more

3 of us went for Saturday breakfast, the food & service was amazing! We had 2 orders of eggs Benedict & one classic breakfast, everything was super tasty, especially the homemade sausage patty! Thank you! read more

It's a typical greasy spoon Cafe so I understand that and not too critical as it is. Great place for exactly what the name is. It's for outdoorsmen who want to fill the belly with home cooked breakfast. Asked for crispy bacon but I guess I have to ask for it burnt at most greasy spoons they pre-make the bacon so you can never get it the right way. Either way 5 outta five. Screw the city peeps and their complaints. read more

This place isn't anything fancy, but the food is good! We enjoyed the old fashioned atmosphere and the location is great, right in the heart of Walker. read more

Great breakfast food. Quick service if not overloaded with people. A great spot in Walker to start the day.

I had read the reviews, from about 6 months ago and they didn't sound promising. But after a dismal experience at Viddles & Joe in Hackensack, we were not going back there. We entered a very clean and organized cafe on the main drag in Walker. We were waited on promptly and served very quickly. And the food was great! Like other reviewers, the hash browns were excellent. I had the eggs Benedict and Doll had the egg sandwich. Everything was fresh, reasonably priced and breakfast included the coffee for free, and it was good coffee too. Can't wait to get back! read more

Worst service I've had in a very long time. Can't believe it. There were 4 of us that went in one of us has a broken leg he used a cart to help him get around we sat in back at the 6 person table. They do have a sign in it that says 5 it more people but we figured with his cart and broken leg this would be easier. The lady gave us our menus, then noticed a family of 6 showed up, she ripped the menus out of our hands told us we have to move she had a big party just door up. The other family had already say at the other 2 4 person tables and seemed fine until she went over there and ripped their menus out of their hands. They seemed to be just as embarrassed as we were. Couldn't believe that just happened. We would have been ok with moving if she would have just asked nicely. Then she didn't even bring my 2 year a water to drink. Horrible service read more

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Breakfast and lunch offered here. Standard local food, cooked by the kitchen staff. A mainstay in the town of Walker, Minnesota read more

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Small cafe located in walker mn. As you walk in you pick your own seat. There wasn't anyone on the floor when me and my husband walked in, so we weren't greeted right away. The menu is short and sweet as they are only open till 2pm they only offer breakfast and lunch. I ordered myself a western omelet at 10.95 while my husband got the 6oz steak and eggs at 11.95. Very quiet when we went in. The waitress was nice. The food took a decent amount of time for cooking and getting to us. Unfortunately they don't allow any substitutions for any of their meals. So it's, " you get what you get" there. My husband thought his food was good. I did feel my omelet had to many juices/grease with it. Overall the place wasn't too bad of a stop. Would I stop here again? Yes. read more

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overall was very good! the hash browns were a little strange because they were so small and i did ask for a croissant and was instead given an english muffin but other than that everything was very good. read more

Waited 50 minutes for my mushroom and Swiss and the crinkle fries were over cooked and cold and my Swiss burger was just a burger with Swiss(not melted) and mushrooms not sautéed read more

This is my favorite place in Walker MN! Their hash browns are the best! If they have the sweet potato special try that too! It's the same recipes tried and true for years. Great service friendly group. read more

The Outdoorsman is our first stop for breakfast when we get to the lake. A great place to meet friends and have a very good breakfast. We have found the staff to be very friendly and pleasant even when the place is packed. We try to have breakfast there 3 or 4 times a week while at the lake. And, we have been doing that for over thirty years. If you expect Twin-Cities glitz, or veggy stuff, you may be disappointed, but if you want an excellent down-home breakfast or lunch the Outdoorsman is the place to go. read more

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If average is what you are looking for you may not be disappointed. Seated promptly and order received timely. Smiles from someone who worked there at some point during our visit would have been welcomed, but that aside, ordered 2 bfast specials and a side of pancake. We ordered our eggs different, both over done and pancakes rubbery. Did not complain as they were edible. Check received with a only total including tax. Thought we may been charged wrong. Went to pay and asked the price for the pancake the price was stated and payment delivered no questions asked, then very rudely she continued to say prices are going up and have gone up and our menu prices will be going up again......hmmm being in the service industry as well probably should not have been said like that or maybe not even at all. Won't be back. Plenty of great places in town that appreciate your business and show it! read more

My family and I have been coming to this place for breakfast for years. If you want a great local, up north Minnesota feel, this is the place for it. Breakfast is good and cheap! The portions are pretty generous and the service is incredibly fast for how perpetually busy it always seems. We practically never run out of coffee as refills come around before you can even get to the bottom of your cup. I'm sort of a purist so I always get the pancakes, but they have great omelets as well I'm told. This place is right in the center of town and if you're up at the lake I definitely recommend stopping in there. AND as if it weren't enough, coffee is free when you order a meal. How can you beat that kind of service when you're at the cabin? read more

Based on the reviews I had read, I made plans to have breakfast here after biking the 50 miles from Nisswa. I adore having breakfast in small town cafes, and spent the last 10 miles of my trip planning my order! By the time I arrived at the Outdoorsman, I was "starving". An attraftive young blond woman promptly took my order: A glass of water a cup of coffee a small glass of milk two scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese on top English muffin She asked if I wanted hash browns. No thanks, I replied, and off she went to put my order in. This was a busy place at 10:00 in the morning on the 3rd of July, so when my server didn't immediately return with a cup of coffee, it was understandable. We all know that point in time, however, when "too much time has passed" so I began trying to get my servers attention (for that cup of coffee). No such luck. STRIKE ONE for service My food arrived: ~ No cheddar cheese, as ordered...just two partially melted slices of Kraft American ~ Hash browns, but I didn't order them, remember? Note - these hash browns had very little "brown". Maybe regulars order them extra crispy if they want them brown?! ~ My server dashed off without delivering coffee nor my glass of milk ~ My english muffin was drenched in butter, and was warm...like it had been in a toaster at some point, but (like the hash browns) was void of any kind of golden brown color STRIKE TWO for accuracy and my servers lack of interest in insuring it I eventually grabbed my own coffee. After I had finished my meal, my server delivered my tab without asking how everything was. Before she could dash off, I asked for a glass of milk...kinda like I had never ordered it originally because she didn't seem like she was in the mood for anything else. She added the cost of the milk to my bill, then fetched it for me. STRIKE THREE for below-average food preparation, and for making me feel like I was imposing upon my servers busy morning. It was really the opposite of what I had expected from this well-reviewed small town cafe. It looks like I'll be trying Jimmy's Family Restaurant the next time I'm in Walker. read more

Some writers have complained about the hashbrowns but mine were perfectly done. We stop here at least once every time we are in town. read more

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This was our second time here for breakfast. Seriously, if you like soggy hash browns cooked in butter - you have to order breakfast here. I ordered the cheese and sausage omelette which was very good. The sausage had great flavor. The service was very fast. Within 20 minutes of our arrival all the tables along the wall were full. I have seen a couple reviews as to the wait staff. I would say our attendant was not particularly friendly but did a fine job. The other young lady that checked us out at the register was more friendly. That being said, I will make a point to go there again. read more

Best breakfast ever!! You have to try the Eggs Benedict... To say they're awesome is an understatement. But beware... You need to bring your appetite. Super fast service... And food quality is top notch. Only complaint is kids meals are a bit high priced for what you get... But no better option in walker. read more

I would never recommend this place, not only did my daughter and I get treated terrible the food was awful and after having to stand at the door for almost 10mins and being told to sit at a table that still had the last customers plates and left over food on decided in no way was I going to tip after being treated so awful they helped their selves to an extra 6 dollars off my card. When I called to explain I get auto texts for my cards they hung up on me,I would never go back here read more

If you want a good breakfast at a great price, the Outdoorsman is fantastic! I have the steak and eggs every time I am in town and I am impressed at how tender and perfect the steak is cooked. Everything is done to perfection and the staff is the best in Walker. It wont break the bank but you might have to loosen your belt. read more

Great breakfast specials, coffee is ok, the food is good. I had breakfast twice with both experiences being good. I found service a bit slower but she was friendly and the portions being nice sized. Biscuit and gravy is the bomb on weekends read more

We come here for breakfast whenever we are in Walker, the specials they have are really good, but if you don't want them, they have a great menu to choose from. read more

The Outdoorsman Cafe is a favorite stop of ours all year! Thanks for the great service & the great food! The best breakfasts around!!

Never in a million years, people. Our waitress was displeased that my seven-year-old's foot was in the aisle, so she chose to kick it out of the way. She literally KICKED my child! Then the owner acted as if we had done something wrong when we tried to talk to her about it. read more

Best. Hash browns. Ever. And our waitress Cristin was the only one working (someone else was supposed to be there but she was MIA) and she rocked it! Attentive to everyone, kept up a good pace and was super friendly! Did I mention the hash browns were delicious?!?! Our meals were classic diner fare done right. Good food at a good price. Great job! read more

I typically order oatmeal for Bfast so when I asked what comes with the oatmeal, waitress (Jenny) said just oatmeal / then I asked brown sugar or raisins or anything? She said yeah, brown sugar & raisins ... Then asked could I get blueberries with it? Said "we don't have blueberries sorry" & so I ordered a single pancake w BLUEBERRIES. Food was served fast but definitely not friendly or welcoming. Heard another waitress (Kristen) kindly offer the special that we weren't offered. So can't fault the restaurant for the waitresses attitude. We did wish we had Kristen bc she was very kind with her guests. The menu did say no "substitutions" and that they reserve the right to refuse service at the top of the menu ... At the bottom it also said "God Bless"? Food was average at best but admit I was biased from the oatmeal convo. Hash browns are VERY greasy if that's what you like. Omelette was plate sized & blueberries in my pancake seem fresh... Hit or miss so not sure I'd return? I'd expect a small town place would be more inviting & quaint... Not the service we received. read more

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Worst breakfast, asked for scrambled eggs, & got a omelet, over priced place, rest of the meal sucked

Awful service. Pancakes came out cold and waitress was very rude when I asked her to warm them up. Whole family was looking forward to eating breakfast out while on vacation and we left more than disappointed. Don't waste your time! read more