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    Roman's Cafe

    4.5 (126 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Closed 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Corned beef hash, pancake and cheesy hash browns.
    George M.

    Ok food that actually exceeded value vs price, but unfriendly service and a couple other misses may keep us from coming back. One issue we had was our food came out way later than others who arrived and ordered after us. We eventually asked our waitress who simply said they had been busy. The hash browns were however perfect.

    Inside view from my booth
    Rick S.

    I just love this breakfast, the service is friendly and the coffee is kept full, reminds me of a small town diner located just north of NE Minneapolis. This is a great place to go if you're looking for breakfast.

    Zachariah K.

    Roman is the egg master level 1000. They are aways consistent. Perfection takes time. Any one looking for AMAZING breakfast nook this is the spot! I'd travel to the moon and back for his delicious on point breakfast!! Do your self a favor and put them on your list of must try's.

    My breakfast of pork chop, over medium eggs, hash browns and a pancake.
    Shannon N.

    Upon arriving, there was only an available stool at the bar. I sat there and waited 8 minutes before anyone came to the end of the breakfast bar to greet me. That's when I should have left. Nope. I stayed. A kind gentleman, Carl sat next to me with interesting conversations. The owner came out to greet Carl, offered him coffee, and did not bother to speak to me. Bastard. My pork chop breakfast was not even fair. Dried pork chop, slightly overcooked hash-browns, my eggs were good. Needless to say, Roman's flatlined on arrival and did NOTHING to revive itself during the duration of my visit. It's a hard NO on any kind of return.

    Amazing chili!
    Chara B.

    This place is just incredible. Any time you want a cozy, homemade, guaranteed delicious breakfast, come here. The menu is extensive, they have every single breakfast craving out there, and everything is amazing! The pancakes are to die for, they are sweet, fluffy, the edges are a little crispy, just amazing. I always get an omelet and it is just so good ( I do egg whites sometimes too) and they are extremely accommodating! There are healthy options too which I really appreciate. The decor in there is also all over the place but I do love it for what it is. The service is always top notch, never have to wait too long! Definitely will always come here for a great bfast.

    Wall decor in the corner booth!
    Christofili C.

    This place was a fantastic local diner. The food was delicious; HUGE variety on the menu for both breakfast and lunch. The pancakes had a tasty crunch to them unlike other breakfast places! The hash browns are the perfect texture of crispy and soft. THE SYRUP WAS WARM *applause*!! For 9:30 AM on a Friday, the place was fairly bustling. There are 4 person table tops, approximately 7 booths, and a diner bar either several stools. There was only one server; she was incredibly hospitable! The ambiance was fun and different... a family owned, biker influenced joint! The wall decor was humorous. Note** Street parking; the front of the restaurant is for take-out only. ** Single diner on the weekend: you are only allowed to sit at the bar stools. ** Free coffee refills; you may have to ask for a water as it is not just assumed you would like some.

    The Suburban Omelet

    Hidden Gem! My husband and I were running and errand in the area and thank goodness for yelp or I would never have happened upon this delicious diner. Very old school, tchotchke-filled diner style inside with a few spots at a counter, booths and a few tables. The server greeted us as soon as we walked in and coffee was poured within 60 seconds. I enjoyed my suburban omelette, a nice lighter egg wrapping which I enjoy and the side of bacon was so delectable. Thick cut and crispy! You have an option for toast or pancake as a side and I was so glad I went with the pancake. They were delicious on their own without syrup or butter and the edges had almost a candied-ness to them. My husbands corned beef hash was probably my favorite thing. The corned beef was so well seasoned, a good pepper spice and so flavorful. I will order it the next time we're back which will be soon!

    a plate of breakfast food
    Arhonda C.

    Wow! This place is down the street from me and I wanted to try it for so long, and I was not disappointed at all! You can seat yourself, so that comes with upsides and downsides depending on how busy it is. Service was really quick even though there appeared to be one waiter on staff during the weekday when we came in. Our staffer was immediately attentive to us and we wanted for nothing. I don't know how she manages to do it alone, but she was super efficient. The food was so good!!! It was hot and made to order, and it came out the kitchen fast. I loved that everything tasted so fresh and homemade. They serve you warm syrup and it was the highlight of my Pancakes and French toast. I truly can't wait to come back. I will only come back during a weekday. This is not a brunch spot; this is an old school diner spot where you get your food quick and fill up and go. The place is small and quaint, so don't linger. FYI- It's best to bring cash because there is an extra 3% on credit cards.

    The Big Johnson
    Ethan T.

    Delicious breakfast! Cash discount. The blueberry pancakes were terrific! Everything was piping hot when it was placed in front of me. The service was kind. This place was very busy for a Thursday morning, which was good to see! The American fries were perfectly crisp.

    Loretta W.

    Sure doesn't look like much, but the food is sooooo good. My son lives down the street and comes here often, so he took us here for breakfast and I was pleasantly surprised. Great prices and super yummy food. The portions are huge, the service is great, and the atmosphere is an all around favorite neighborhood cafe! They even brought my grandson a cute little cup-to-go for his water. He was so happy!

    Eggs with mushrooms and asparagus, thick cut crispy bacon!

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    Love this place for a solid breakfast. Just be sure to get there early as the space fills up quickly after 9 am.

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    Hometown feel. Fantastic service and great food at a reasonable price. Support local. Nuff said. Friendly as well.

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    Best pancakes in the area hands down kinda hard to get a seat it is a very small place but worth the wait.

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    My new favorite place! Great service, awesome food, close to home. It doesn't get better than this!

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    "Can you hurry up and order because we're trying to close " -Heather the waitress. Great food. Just. Ya know.

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    Roman's is the best breakfast I've had in awhile! The way they make their omelets is phenomenal!!! Definitely a favorite!

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