Fast seating for breakfast; prompt server and love 55+ menu and all menu options. Food hot, requests correct, pleasant in the left seating room. Some kitchen noise but ok. Did not see Jean the manager but wanted to express exterior hedges need help and pruning and leveled off , overgrown, some dead, the teal lantern and Perkins's sign buried . Trash in the shrubs. Please get it all trimmed to max your curb appeal. You do a great job interior. Thank You. read more

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Sloppy Banana Creme - American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

This was one of the WORST restaurant experiences we've had in such many years. When we first walked in, everything seemed fine, hostess was nice and welcoming, but things changed as soon as our waitress came over. From the beginning, she seemed like she just did NOT want to be there. No hello, no welcome, nothing. It was basically just, "What do you want?" We gave her our order and didn't think too much of it at first, but that same attitude continued throughout the entire meal. Every time she brought something to the table, she would basically just drop it off and walk away. SUPER UNFRIENDLY. Now...the food. The mozzarella sticks were okay, but the marinara tasted like a really cheap store-bought sauce. My husband ordered an omelet, which was actually good, and the hash browns were okay too, the pancakes weren't bad either. But the coffee was HORRIBLE. I don't know if it was the beans, the way it was brewed, or what happened, but it was so bad I couldn't even drink it. And somehow the chocolate French silk pie was even worse I took ONE bite and couldn't continue. It had this really greasy, artificial chocolate flavor, almost like you could taste the fat more than the actual chocolate. What made the experience even worse was that the waitress never came back to ask if we were doing okay, if we needed anything, or if we wanted to order something else (Not even once) we actually wanted to order another dish, but she never checked on us. Eventually, we asked for the check. She took our payment, turned around, and walked away without saying anything. We then had to ask for our receipt because she didn't offer one. She grabbed it and TOSSED it onto our table. (No "thank you," no "have a good day," nothing). I don't expect someone to be overly cheerful or constantly checking on us, but basic courtesy goes a long way. At the end if she has personal problems going on she should've known how to separate work from personal life, is either that, or she hate her job. read more

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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Always stop for breakfast before we head home at the end of vacation with family. Food always served hot and delicious. Numerous choices and you can have breakfast at lunchtime. Service friendly and timely served. Very spacious with many comfortable rooms. read more

Why are the mashed potatoes almost as tough as the tough steak Very very disappointed and disgusted the corn is alright is just mediocre and tough like the rest of the meal read more

We had breakfast and a burger and pie special. Food was good. The food Came out quickly. However, it was like they had only one server in the section. It was an early bird hour at about 3pm. We needed to catch a flight and it took awhile to close out the check and get the pie slice. Several tables were waiting to check out. Don't blame the server. They needed to get him some help. read more

This place is amazing! I'm obsessed with coming here every time I'm in town. I took my mom here to celebrate her bday! I wanted to get balloons but we had just left a memorial so I didn't have time. I came to town to celebrate death and life all in one trip! Sadly The environment is nice and clean. The seating is too close to the next party and a bit tight to get into if it's busy.. They certainly didn't consider those human who are, not a certain size in frame when adding seating here! The chairs are definitely not BBL friendly for those of you who invested. Respectfully! Just looking out for those humans! Side note: I've once witnessed someone at another table having an issue with comfort which is why I seating into the equation! As far as, for my party, we're good and could fit comfortably into the chairs and tables so that's where " minding my business" falls into place. Service: Service was amazing! Our waitress was on top of all of her tables! Our waitress was a professional, in which you could tell that she's been doing this job for years which she also mentioned. If I recall, she's been waitressing for over 30yrs! This was my 3rd time eating here within the year and each time, my food was delicious with no complaints! This time, I had the potato and steak skillet which were yummy with the perfect spices, portion and gravy. I look forward to returning to MN next year so that, I can return here for breakfast/lunch each time! There's plenty of parking onsite. This is in a great location with plenty of shopping, hotels, the Mall of America and more! If you're ever in MN, I recommend you checking this establishment out! It's also a great place to come and read or study while you're eating! Thanks for such awesome service! Thanks for helping to celebrate my Mom's Birthday with me! Our waitress deserves 7yrs off with full pay and benefits... and throw in a beach trip with all expenses paid for her as well! read more

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The staff is friendly and helpful. The decor is what you expect from a Perkins restaurant. The food is the quality that you would expect from a Perkins restaurant. They have a nice menu with weekly and daily special to help with the cost. read more

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This was my first time going to a Perkins in over 10 years. My group was looking for a place to go that was open late (past 1 AM) and this was the only place that was available. The dining floor was really clean and still had the classic look that it had 10 years ago and it took about 10 minutes for them to prepare a table for our group 8 (there were 3 other groups at the time). I was sad to hear that they no longer had a "Late Night Bites" menu since I was necessarily looking for a whole meal but decided to check out the Monte Cristo Pancake Flip. While the others wanted the Magnificent 7. The arrived less than 10 minutes from when we ordered and the food was okay. Seemed a bit bland but for being the only 24/7 option in the area, I truly can't complain. Do I plan to come back? Only if I'm with a large group of people past 12 AM looking for food read more

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Monte Cristo Pancake Flip - American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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We had a great visit to Perkins at this location. These went out of business in Michigan, so we decided to give it a shot. Still tastes like Perkins. Great cheeseburger, fries and slice of pie for 10.99. My mother had the potato pancakes she claims only Perkins does properly outside of the polish halls in Grand Rapids Michigan. Service was a little over whelmed but we were not in a rush so no harm no foul. read more

They have very capable people who work there, and they've been very good to me and my friends and my family over the years... their food's pretty good too. Thanks Perkins! read more

This was my first time at a Perkins. After getting into town after a long trip it was one of the few places still open and serving food. The food was great and the service friendly. read more

Our first trip to Minneapolis in quite some time, and our hosts suggested this Perkins, because it was near their home (they are ubiquitous here). I was a little hesitant, because I was hoping for a Somali feast, but at the same time I wanted local MN food, and from what I can gather, Perkins is it!!! I ordered the pot roast (senior special discount) with two veggies, and ..... "tater tots," which I recall from the Walls Campaign for VP! They were amazing! crisp, not greasy, and tasty. I could have order two sides of just the tots (the fresh spinach and asparagus were ok, but not as good as the tots). My pot roast was already diced meat in a dark brown gravy. All of it was fine, what you would expect in a midwstern "american" restaurant, and everyone was in good spirits, because our server was friendly and efficient. We ended with pies, which were also fine. the cleanliness, friendliness, and familiarity of the menu and the environment of no rush, talk as long as you want, made the meal remarkably satisfying! read more

We were greeted and sat immediately! I was a bit apprehensive because of a review I read on here that said the seats were small. I'm not the smallest person! They were totally fine though and comfortable! The service was great and the food was good! The kids meals are a pretty good deal and come with a drink and dessert! They're all 6.29 or cheaper! The banana cream pie and chocolate silk pies were both flavorful and good! I got the country skillet! The gator tots were crispy and not at all greasy! I didn't care too much for the sausage gravy...I found it a bit bland. Overall though, everything was great! read more

Their buy one get one free with two beverages is a joke. Had breakfast there this morning. Was a disaster Service person was undesirable. I won't be back read more

I visit there about once a week or every other week with one other person and I really appreciate how the staff are so kind and attentive and treat you like family. We are always greeted with a smile. There's one server (Amanda R.) whom I feel I must acknowledge as absolutely awesome. read more

From the outside this looks like it would be a nicer, cool location. We went late night after the casino on a Saturday. They are 24/7 which is nice and they even have late night HH deals. The location for the most part was nice. They had some of the areas closed off (probably because it was later at night). I ordered the build your own sampler with chicken tenders, fries and mozzarella sticks. I don't want changed but I don't like the chicken tenders so I happy the bill came 1/2 off. I think everyone else enjoyed their food otherwise, they all ordered breakfast items. The waitress was nice but kind of seemed like she was rushing to get us out as if they were about to close. Overall it's a decent location but the food is a miss for me. read more

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery: Where Comfort Food Meets Wallet-Friendly Therapy Let's get one thing out of the way: Perkins isn't trying to be the Four Seasons of dining. It's not serving caviar foam on a bed of artisanal moonlight. But what it is serving? Absolute magic--wrapped in gravy, smothered in butter, and probably accompanied by a complimentary muffin the size of your face. First, the service. The staff at Perkins are friendly, helpful, and move with the calm determination of people who have survived both brunch rushes and the 2 a.m. post-bingo crowd. It's not lightning-fast, and occasionally you may have to gently remind someone about your coffee refill, but it's always delivered with a smile and a "Honey" that feels like a warm hug. Good? Definitely. Michelin star material? Not quite--but let's be honest, you're not here for table theatrics; you're here for pancakes that slap. Now, the food. Oh, the glorious food. For the price of a designer latte, you can get an entire platter of eggs, bacon, sausage, and a stack of pancakes that could double as emergency sandbags. The portions are generous--like your aunt who insists you're "too skinny" and loads up your plate until you consider faking fullness. And the taste? Classic diner comfort, with just enough flavor to keep you coming back, but not so much that you suspect the chef went to culinary school in Tuscany. And don't skip the bakery section. The muffins alone deserve their own Netflix series. The pies? Emotional support desserts. You haven't truly lived until you've made bad life decisions and then redeemed yourself with a slice of Perkins' Peanut Butter Silk Pie. In short: Perkins is the kind of place where the food hits harder than your nostalgia, the service keeps it cozy, and your wallet walks away with a smirk. Not the fanciest joint on the block--but definitely one of the happiest. Rating: 4.3 out of 5 comfort-food-induced food comas. Would eat again. Probably tomorrow. read more

Everyone leaves happy! Go to brunch, esp for parents & family. You forget to yelp the classics. Enjoying this I realized I was liking it so much I stopped to take a photo. Shrimp, yummy peppers, onions, broccoli. . . SO good! Others got the waffle, omelets, burgers & pie. Happy, happy group for Sunday brunch! Our server Mike is my Dad's favorite waiter. He greeted Pop warmly & chuckled over something from last visit. I always think employees who are around long enough to become a favorite say something good, not just about a server, but a restaurant, & that they must be a good place to work to keep their best employees. Great meal! Not slick, shiny or trendy, but warm, cozy booth w family feels like coming home. My family thanks you! read more

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Hibachi shrimp - American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Let me say that the waiter was rushed and seem to be in a bad mood. I get that if he had a quite a few tables I can see him being very unhappy. Now the food. First time we had been to a Perkins in a very long time but remembered it as being very tasty. I ordered the Country Fried Steak which was rancid! The scrambled eggs with cheese was dry and bottom of the eggs were a green tinge. The hash browns were good. The potato pancakes had no taste at all. First and very last time going there. Not a good experience at all! Do not recommend going there. read more

The General Manager The light of any restaurant should be the General manager. This is a big job and open 24/7 -But something is wrong. We have been there numerous times and Jean is hosting..as the General manager & never ever ever ever smiles and I mean never. Jean is either not well or not happy and her spirit looks broken. There has to be a change by someone and she needs help or something . Our food and service last four times five stars . read more

From out of town we stop in at 10:05 pm we had to go hat for some time be we was seated then we opened the food and it wasn't done right I hade to find some one to try to get it fix then the got it done right read more

A great place for good eats and breakfast all day! Awesome muffins especially the double chocolate muffin! Have it first! Coffee comes in a thermos and service is fast and friendly. Definitely a good place for casual dining with friends or loved ones. read more

Perhaps the worst BLT i've ever had, not that I was expecting much. Gross lettuce, precooked bacon you can get from a hotel breakfast, sad cold tomato. The house salad was equally as abysmal. read more

Perkins is known for consistently making the foods that is good. The omelette was good and the pancakes a bit doughy today so. 4 out of 5. Friendly host read more

Our group of friends loved Perkins! The homey ambiance and staff were wonderful. Wish they had it back in Los Angeles

If you have been to one Perkins, you have been to all of them is the way I feel. There aren't that many around anymore as they use to be a few years back. We stopped by this one with a big group after we went for a morning walk around centennial lakes park. It's a clean restaurant with friendly staff and we were seated pretty quickly once they had setup a table for the group our size. Ordered a variety of things all of which were fine. Nothing spectacular. My steak and eggs were decent. The steak was a little overcooked. But I didn't expect perfection. Overall, it's what you expect and as long as your expectations of the food is reasonable, it does the job. read more

We were seated right under the ceiling fan which was blowing cold air, The waitress took our drink order then our food order. Brought us our food, at this point our glasses were empty, she never asked if we wanted a refill. When we looked at our plates. The portions were SMALL. No way was the omelette " 3 eggs" latterly counted the breakfast potatoes and there were 19!!! This meal usually was a two meal breakfast... but not today! We counted 25 COLD fries on the burger plate and the hash browns were so oily and super brown that there wasn't much to eat! The waitress never checked to see how things were nor asked if we wanted refills or water! POOR SERVICE and the TWO male managers just stood around and talked to each other. This was not a busy time at all there was only one other table in the section. For damn near $60.00 it was worth about $20.00! Won't be doing this again! Go to the Original Pancake House if you're thinking about eating out in this area! read more

Tami was amazing! She all but guessed what I wanted. Witty, smart, and delightful! It was a Friday night at 11:30 and the place was busy. But everybody had smiles, the food was coming out on time, and it looked like an awful lot of happy customers. I'm not from Minneapolis, but next time I'm in town, I will be coming back to this Perkins! Actually I drove across town to get here because the other one was closed at 10 PM. I wasn't impressed by the handwritten note on the door but... after a long flight, finding out the hotel I was booked in had several rowdy girls' vollleyball teams, I thought, I need some breakfast! So I drove through crazy construction for 20 minutes. And it was worth the drive! Yum! read more

Love the magnificent seven at Perkins! Great customer service Love the pancakes at Perkins! Great ambiance at this location! read more

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The food was amazing The service was amazing. Waitress was amazing too. Her name was Sam.

Great time with delicious food, yummy desserts, hot coffee, and friendly service! Clean tables, booths, floors, and restroom! Lots of parking space and open all night! Ce in with friends after a concert and we had a blast together and with the friendly Perkins team. Forgot to get a pic, but we will next time to show off our happy smiles and full tummies! There will be a next time soon! Still pumpkin muffin time!!!! read more

We used to go to Perkins frequently, including this location, but our most recent visit was a major disappointment. First, the waitress brought only four meals for our family of five, explaining that they were out of one item included in my Trio meal. We were surprised that she didn't inform us about this before bringing out the rest of the food, which left me waiting for my meal while everyone else was already eating. To avoid further delay, I asked to substitute the missing item with fries, and she agreed. Secondly, when the bill arrived, she charged us for the Trio meal plus an additional menu item that I did not order. She also failed to apply our 20% off coupon. We asked her to correct the bill. She brought a second check, but it was still incorrect -- this time charging the wrong item again and excluding the meal I actually ordered. We paid the second check, as we were confused at that point. On the way out, I saw a manager and spoke to him. It took him too long to address the issue, so we left. Finally, later, we noticed that our credit card showed two random, separate charges, both significantly higher than what we actually ordered. Never experienced such unprofessional service at this location before! read more

Saying goodbye to an old friend... Perkins restaurants have been around the upper Midwest for decades. While similar to appearance and menu, in our experience each is different-- especially in the cleanliness of the dining room and the quality of the food. The service wait food quality at the Perkins in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota was so awful it finally closed. The store on Highway 7 in Minnetonka was so slow in serving pie and coffee after a late night movie we stopped going there. The store along I-94 at the Black River Falls exit was always a treat for the kids, especially because of the giant orange moose. Recently, while in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and not knowing the area, we settled on Perkins thinking it was a reliable standby. Were we disappointed. The store was, literally, falling down. The iron railing along the sidewalk leading to the front door was bent away from the building at a 45° angle and the sidewalk was all busted up. Inside, the place was so dimly lit dirty we had all we could do to leave. However, the Perkins on Minnesota Highway 100 and Vernon Av, in Edina, has for decades been far and away the best, and consistently best, Perkins of all. Morning, noon or night, summer or winter, it didn't matter. The place was clean, the bakery items looked fresh, the service was good and the food was consistently good. Whenever we'd get a hankering for comfort food at a reasonable price, This Perkins was our go-to choice. We are saddened to learn this Perkins, the best Perkins, is headed for demolition, to be replaced by yet another condo building. We will miss THIS Perkins! Thanks for the memories. read more

Destinee was are waitress friendly, fast, and smiling. The service was amazing! we will be back for sure!

I am NOT an American breakfast eater... If we are in the mood for breakfast in the twin cities, we usually go to a non chain breakfast place... So why the high rating for this place? Before I start, what I am about to say - please hold judgement that I could be an alcoholic... After a late night(concert or 'regrettable' night with your friends), you need something in your stomach(more on this later) ... Although I would love to have a 24/7 dinner near by... That doesn't exist in the twin cities... Your choices are slim late at 11pm and beyond... No, Taco H@ll, is not going to cut it... I like a place where my bad choice of friends can't argue over the menu... This place has a big menu that even few rivals at the late hours... Can't go wrong with the following: * Country Fried Steak * Rueben with Tata Tots * Fresh Pies( only $4 with a full meal) I usually don't pick this place out of hat...but I depend on it after a long and late night out... More important, trust me on this - you need good food to counter that hang over the following morning... Just trust me on this. You welcome... Still think I am an alcoholic? read more

Service was excellent. Our waitress was efficient and friendly. Everyone enjoyed their food. Did you know they will bring the card swiper to your table now? Now that's convenience. Not only did our waitress do a great job of serving, but she also picked up our dishes when we were done eating. Even the busboy was friendly and shared a quick joke with us while clearing the table. This is our new Perkins for our fellowship to convene. read more

a great place for food and happy memories! Highest possible recommendation!!! I love the delicious omelets and the friendly and professional staff always makes our family feel welcomed!! My grandsons especially love the pancakes!! A fantastic restaurant!! read more

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Grandson building a creamer tower - American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Breakfast was good, hot and quickly served. The wait person was friendly and efficient. Very busy and lively establishment. Their bakery looked good as well. read more

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - The restaurant indoors and breakfast. - American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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Best place in town. Food was great, and Lucas was 10/10. Will definitely return next time I'm in Minnesota read more

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Personal coffee carafe- love it - American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Our waitress Chris/Beyonce was an absolute darling. She was very lively and brought the vibes. The food was scrumdidilyumptous and the water was watering. But Chris was a G and I would go back just to see bro, this was an awesome Perkins adventure. 10/10 would recommend. read more