Let me start by saying, I feel the people who leave a bad review for this place, don't understand…read moreit is historic and still pumping out classics. Are they reinventing the wheel here? No. Are you going to get a classic meal that is done well? Yes! There is free parking right next to the diner car! We were greeted right away and both the cook and server were lovely! They were friendly and fast! The ambiance is just so cool here! This car diner has been here for SO long and it's crazy to think about all of the people and celebrities that have had the pleasure of eating here! It has also been in movies and tv shows! Very cool! The food was delicious! The fries were so crispy and golden! The burger was done well and we just had to try a famous pancake and French toast slice! They were both great but the blueberry pancake stood out to me! Definitely worth grabbing! Let the haters say what they want! This place is a Minnesota gem!

Was slow, not much patrons. Food came out fast. Nothing to complain about and I'm a super picky…read moreeater. If you're looking to have pro bacon, they do not have pork bacon but have turkey or beef bacon or turkey sausage.

arguably best breakfast diner in the state, no exaggeration. why?…read more quality: on point! everything made to order. they do it right. portions: HEAPING. come hungry! price: for what you get, reasonable. hours: unbeatable. open all the freakin time. this location is better than the OG. i said it!

Good diner vibe - maybe not the cleanest place but a good greasy spoon…read more I've wanted to stop by this place everytime I've drive to the airport for decades and finally did. The server/cook was very welcoming and attentive - it wasn't busy but still nice. The food was solid diner food. Price was a bit more than I expected but not crazy. Like $15 a plate. Would stop for a quick bite before or after the airport. Their cinnamon rolls looked great but I didn't try.

I have been twice and my last visit was underwhelming but I still give them a 5 stars. I'll come…read moreback to give them a best out of 3 The first time here I was so comforted by the truffle fries and their signature burger. I don't know what happened this last time but it didn't taste as fresh and came out a little warm. Oh but definitely don't skip out on their bacon wrapped curds. I forgot to order them this last time and boy did I regret it... I love the vibe, a bit of a classic diner joint with modern touches. The menu is fairly simple and straightforward with some twists. Service is friendly! I would recommend anyone to try them out. I will revise after my third visit, hopefully adding more compliments!

What a fun local joint! Great vibe, decor and service. Love all the old photos from NSP past. Get…read morethe fresh squeezed orange juice!!! The avocado toast was fresh and yummy. Others enjoyed the biscuits and gravy and the classic breakfast, although didn't love how the hashbrowns were prepared. Look forward to coming back for lunch or dinner. Patio in the summer too. Street parking.

Stopped into Hi-Lo Diner while visiting Minneapolis because my girlfriend said it was her favorite…read morerestaurant and wow this place gets it. I ordered the Nashville Hot chicken and it was incredible. It was crispy, oversized, extremely hot, I was crying after eating it. My girlfriend got the eggs Benedict, which she loved, and I stole some of. The real star of this restaurant is the donuts and spicy cheese curds though. I would literally travel back to Minneapolis just for those. I think I dream about them in my sleep. The vibe is great inside, it's retro, but not in a try-hard way. Solid service as well they're just so sweet and local. Must try spot if you're visiting Minneapolis.

We sat outside and the service was great. Unfortunately the price is way too high for what they…read moreserve. I ordered a Denver omelette. The veg was a very not cut correctly: chunks of green bell peppers and over chunky sliced onions that were not cooked through. Please stop being lazy and chop your veg and cook the onion . Green salad was hot Not impressed. And the Bloody Mary mix is sub par. However, the diner is cute and service is good. Second visit: had to sit at counter which is fine. They were busy. The bad: Bloody Mary's were flat and expensive $13 each. No depth of flavor, thought we would give them a second chance. . Ordered croquette madame. Egg was severely undercooked - the egg white was gelatatinous and the bread way too thick, ham fatty and subpar, where were you Béchamel? I took a bite of my breakfast and he hands me a box at the end when I asked for the check--not asking if anything is wrong. Two bites out of the spring mix salad and sandwich. Bloody Mary full. $70 for a salad, madame croquette, slow service which is no problem. It's a tiny diner and around lunch time. No worries there. But uncomfortable dining service because we could feel the tension between the server and bartender. Again for me? NBD but my daughter did not appreciate this. The good: the Mediterranean salad was delicious according to my daughter. She had the same thoughts about the Bloody Marys. Super cute beer backs- pony miller high life. I brought the croque madame home and my son loved it. Went on and on about how amazing it was. In all fairness my adult kids loved their food. He did microwave it to cook the egg through. Yes I know I am picky because I worked in the restaurant industry for over 22 years. And I can make better food at home. I just expect a bit more if I am going to drop $70 for two lunch entrees and two drinks. Not including the tip. Bottom line: I would not go back for this very expensive diner that doesn't know how to properly cook simple things. Or chop veg. Or make a drink.

Keys is a solid breakfast hole in the wall. Great friendly service. Food is solid and comes out…read morequick. Vibes are good!

For being as busy as this place is , you would think the food would be much better…read more I get that a lot of people like it, but it just wasn't for us. Our hats off to the establishment for doing such a brisk business. However I don't think we will be back. It just wasn't anything special enough to make an effort to return. Lastly , on the menu, each item has two prices, one for cash one for card.. I am good with this, however when I received my bill it said the final price, but when I got the notice from my bank their was a card transaction fee attached that they don't tell you about. I would be ok with this too, but maybe let the customers know they will be charged this as well.

Long before we moved to the Twin Cities, I saw a segment about Al's on the Food Network. I don't…read moreknow why but it really stuck with me over the years. Being a breakfast aficionado, I have no idea why it took me so long to get to Al's. My husband, who is out of the house a lot more than me, has been there several times. He has been trying to get me to go there for months. And finally we made it in February. At the time, with all the political things going on in Minneapolis, Yelp actually told me I could not write a review at the time. So I am glad now that I can come back and leave this five-star for them. So as many have said, Al's is about as old school diner as you can get. One line of stools, 14 seats or something like that. Just like Matt's Bar, there's an impossibly tiny grill and the chef makes the most amazing things on it! My husband adores the wally blues pancakes. I do think they are super tasty. They have nuts and berries and are just about the most tasty pancake you've ever had. Get one to share even if you order something else. He got the corned beef hash, which looked like basically everything you would ever want that dish to be. I got the classic benedict (the dish by which I judge all breakfast places). It was SO GOOD. It's an english muffin and a big thick slice of ham, plus the perfectly poached eggs. But the real true thing that makes this dish just baller is the generous helping of hollandaise sauce. Thick and luscious and seriously the most lemony hollandaise I have ever ever tasted. It was so good. I tried to be a lady but eventually was just sticking my finger in the leftover sauce and licking it like a toddler. I would have seriously licked the plate. The guy behind the counter smiled and said, "Yeah, our hollandaise sauce will ruin you." And he was right. Can't wait to go back for another helping. Cash only, no bathroom, street parking. Come prepared. We happened to go close to the 1 p.m. closing time and didn't have to wait at all. Pro tip.

We haven't been since moving to Mpls in 2017 so figured spring break was a good time to brave…read moreDinkytown and revisit a city staple. Went right at open, 6am, and the place (10 seats) was already mostly full. It's about as old-timey diner as you can get. Wood paneling, cash only, watching the line cooks work, and a-la-carte menu. Everyone was friendly and I love the inclusive, anti-ice vibe. Unfortunately that's kind of where the highlights end and mediocrity begins. I would describe everything as "fine" but that may be partially due to my pancake preferences. They were definitely the dense and, well, slightly gummy pancakes I don't really like. That's opposite the crispy, lacy ones at Al's and fluffy buttermilk ones at Our Kitchen. Not to mention it's like $3/oz for actual maple syrup. My partner got an egg, sausage, toast meal and it is what says on the tin. I think it's good, and I love the community support from management, but definitely riding the "institutional" status for business. I think I'd prefer Al's if in the area and Our Kitchen if South.

Love coming here! Always busy but never wait too long for a seat at the counter. The staff are very…read morefriendly and cycle through customers with courtesy and ease. I don't know how they keep it all sorted! Impressive! The decor is cute and welcoming. The stools are very comfortable. The food is absolutely stellar, especially the pancakes! They are truly a special item and not your typical 'pancake'! They are soft, fluffy, nicely sweetened, and absolutely delicious! The steak and ham are also great. The bread is thick cut and also delicious and flavorful. Loved both the wheat and rye slices! I've recommended Ideal Diner to many friends and can't wait to bring more friends next time!!

They run quite the operation here! Friendly service, and even with only 12? seats things work well…read more I had the breakfast burrito which was tasty. The hashbrowns were still crispy inside the tortilla which was awesome. The pancakes were thin and delicious. French toast looked great too! No ice in the water. I'll live, I guess.

Was hungry for a Ze's breakfast, however the food at the one near my home has not had good food for…read morequite a long time. My wife has been to this location several times and has enjoyed it so decided to make the drive. It was definitely worth it! Despite being extremely busy, the restaurant was clean and service was excellent. We knew what we wanted so ordered as soon as the server came to our table. We received our drinks right away, and although we didn't time it, felt like it only took 5 minutes to receive our food. We watched around us and it appeared that was the case with all their tables/customers. Ordered the country fried steak, over medium eggs, hash browns, and toast. Everything was cooked perfectly, was hot, and tasted great!

Great service. Michelle was new nice. Food was good and fast Place was clean and the coffe was…read moregood

Nice little restaurant with a 50s theme. I had a 6oz Bacon Cheeseburger and fries for $15.99. It…read morehonestly was just average and nothing special. Service from Ruby my waitress was fantastic, and she checked in on me frequently checking if I needed anything. Too full for dessert, but the pie selection was great along with many choices for all.

First time eating there yesterday and loved it! Love the 50's atmosphere including music and the…read morenostalgic pictures everywhere. The waitresses are dressed in poodle skirts and the food is wonderful! We both had burgers (I had the bacon cheese burger and he had the 50's burger) and the buns are homemade! The buns make all the difference in the world! We had beef barley soup and fries with our burgers. Again, both so good! For dessert we shared a hot fudge malt which was so good! Definitely a place to visit again!

First time at Nicollet Diner and it definitely won't be my last. Came through for a late-night…read morebreakfast and ordered the sausage, eggs, and French toast... and I instantly fell in love. Everything was cooked just right and hit the spot exactly how a late-night diner meal should. The vibe was warm and inviting, and the staff seemed super friendly, which always makes the experience better. Loved the energy of the place and can't wait to come back and try more. Solid first visit all around.

Food was standard for a greasy spoon. The issue I have is…read morethere is minimal for healthy eaters and vegans (vegan sausage, fruit cup, ...). I desperately needed a coffee but I'm dairy intolerant and they have no milk alternatives. Service was slow, but eventually efficient.