Stopped for a quick lunch on our way thru town. Jessica was our server and she was quick-witted and spunky! Loved her! Good home-cooked comfort food. Lots of locals coming and going, and everyone smiling. Made for a great start to our day. read more

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Excellent choice for breakfast. Attentive waitresses and food was great. It is a diner, hidden from main road, nothing fancy just down home cooking. read more

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Good breakfast spot conveniently located off highway 36. The food is alright nothing that will blow you away but nothing that will make you leave. The staff is friendly and attentive but definitely cater more to the locals they know. It's a cafe ambiance with decor that is old grandma house feel. read more

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Great breakfast spot; the "Boss" waited on us and she was a hoot. Enjoyed our meal and the visit very much. Thank you!

Just a quaint and tasty brunch spot. The team is friendly and gives family vibes. Service is above average in seating and bringing orders out. When I went I ordered the everything omelet, sausage links, biscuits and gravy and a side order of eggs. I found that the biscuits and gravy weren't very good for me as they had a more gelatin consistency when I prefer a creamier consistency. Yet the omelette, soft scrambled eggs and sausage links were phenomenal. read more

Poor quality, breakfast was scrambled eggs runny and cold, with sausage also cold, and pancakes also cold and tough were probably sitting in the kitchen for a while. Will never return. read more

Serves Just excellent food all the time! Eggs Benny are simply perfection! The staff is fast & friendly, comfortable seating. Always my favorite. read more

We were able to be seated immediately. The restaurant was decorated in a festive way. Food was generous, hot and delicious! Service was quick and congenial. read more

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Usually a great place for breakfast; I ALWAYS order the eggs Benedict...so good! However, both eggs last time I was there were hard-cooked all the way through; I'm surprised they were even sent from the kitchen. No worries, I'm not a complainer, and I ate them anyway. However, the waitress ARGUED with me in front of everybody! Why on earth would she do that when the proof is in front of her eyes?! read more

Comfort food, at a reasonable price. Good service, and oh boy, are the portions big enough so that you never leave hungry. I had the everything omelette. Everything indeed. It must've weighed 4 pounds. Probably this was four times as much food as I needed, but I managed to eat it all. Good toast, too. If you are hungry, and you want to eat, and also hang out, this is a great place to do it. read more

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a hidden gem, out of the way and off the beaten path, but on your way to anywhere in the East Metro with plenty of parking. The wait staff immediately makes you feel like one of the family and the food so delicious you'll already be looking forward to coming back for more. Generous portions that are served up hot and fresh from the kitchen in a blink of the eye. The coffee is outstanding and you will never be waiting for a warm up or refill your cup. Daily specials abound but you will soon settle in on a favorite that your craving cannot satisfy elsewhere. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a dining experience that exceeds all expectations ... but please keep this a secret just between us read more

What a lovely spot tucked away in St Paul! I came with a friend who had heard about it from his circle, and it was such a great choice. They told me this place has been here for 27 years!! I can definitely see why. Service was super prompt and the staff is all so friendly. They gave great recommendations and I knew I had to try the Country Style Eggs Benedict. I'm a big eggs Benny girl and I love biscuits and gravy - this combined both of those iconic dishes! I said I was going to take a picture to share here, but I swear the second it hit the table I started eating right away because it looked so good (LOL). The taste was 10/10 - a great mom and pop type place. Loved it, and would definitely come back when I'm in the area!! read more

First time visit. I had seen some positive reviews and thought we would check it out on our way home from Woodbury. In my opinion is not the type of place you would recommend and would go out of your way to visit. Everything from service the ambience to quality the food was just slightly above average. If it existed in my neighborhood, I would probably make it a regular stop. But not worth extra effort to get there. read more

Cozy atmosphere, quick and friendly service. Steak was overcooked (requested medium rare and can't out well done). French toast was made with cinnamon swirl Texas toast- quite the yummy treat! Biscuits and gravy were very flavorful, plenty of sausage and the buttered, grilled biscuits were quite tasty. read more

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This place wasn't bad at all. You can tell it's a neighborhood/locals Cafe since they knew most of the people coming in. The only thing bad about that is that their regulars will get the better treatment in service then you will which doesn't seem right. Like they'll get, faster service, not rushed, and bill after they have finished vs you'll get yours after you just took a bite which I've noticed. Now on to my breakfast. It was tasty I'll tell ya. Portion was average , but my steak which i was surprised was cooked perfectly to my liking, which was medium rare. Most places I've been to tend to cook it a little longer than I like so that was nice. If I had a choice to come here or not again would only be if I was in the neighborhood. But also I only have tried one thing on the menu sooooo.... lol read more

Shar'els Cafe - Steak and eggs - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Great breakfast diner. Friendly, fast, and good at a fair price. My husband eats well (and stays trim), and his portions have never disappointed. read more

The baker at Shar'els was keeping these bad boys on the top shelf. They were hard to find in the desert case. It's the 1st time they had made them! I don't have a cardiologist so I'm going to enjoy them. Caramel apple turnovers. read more

Shar'els Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I had a delicious cheese omelet. One of the cheese's is American, which is way under-rated. Every bite had cheese in it. I love these home cooking places and I'm glad I found a new one. Same strip mall as Randy's Pizza. I love the weekly specials on the board, not the same ones you see other places. I gotta come back when I'm eating meat next month. read more

Great lil gem..I felt like I was transported up North for breakfast. Friendly and welcoming, omelettes and has browns made how they should be. Piping hot golden browns and skinny omelette filled to the brim we with ham and american cheese. The cinnamon swirl toast could have been warmer and with butter. Go early, gets busy! We will be back. read more

Stopped in today after five years. Same friendly staff and good food. My wife and I split the Eggs Benedict and enjoyed every bite. Great place that's been there almost thirty years. read more

Finally got around to trying this place. A perfect little spot for breakfast (and the lunch menu looked good too!). I got eggs, sausage patties, American fries, and rye toast. My son got the pancakes with eggs and bacon. Split a pot of coffee. Everything was exactly what you'd look for in a little non-chain breakfast spot. Prices seemed fair, all the food was just right, service was friendly and fast, and though we got there at opening (7am) on a Saturday, it nearly filled up soon after. Lots of regulars. It's like a comfy slipper you forgot you had. I'd never been there, but it felt cozy and familiar right away. I was tempted to go back later in the day for the green olive burger posted on the special board, but I don't live close. I'll be back some other time for sure. read more

I've always drove past this place and always wondered about this cafe. I finally decided to try out today. As soon as you walk in, you see it has a homey feel and taste. Dated and uncomfortable tables and chairs; I did not like the seating. When we walked in, we weren't greeted by any one. I saw a bunch of waiters and waitress walking back and forth, no greeting. Then a waitress made a gesture that she will seat us... didn't really say much and gave us a menu. Service was okay. We waited 15 mins or so for our food after we placed our orders. I ordered the eggs Benedict with hash browns. First impressions, there was a LOT of hollandaise sauce compared to other restaurants I've tried. In addition, the color of the sauce just didn't look right to me. The Canadian bacon cut was thick, which was okay to me. Food definitely has a homey taste, nothing bad about that. Overall my experience wasn't great, I just wasn't impressed with the food and the experience. I don't think I'll return to this location. read more

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Small, cozy place with hometown cooking and atmosphere. Delicious breakfasts and daily specials like grandma used to make!

Gross, unclean, and kind of overrated! I have only been to Shar'els Cafe one time, but I won't be coming back. First of all, the location is terrible. The place has an unappealing exterior, and a "strip mall" placement. The inside looks like any mediocre diner at first, but is rather unclean. The bathrooms weren't very clean and the carpet was kind of gross. Furnishings looked aged and outdated. The food itself wasn't very good. The menu had the basic options that every diner has. The eggs were really rubbery and the pancakes tasted gross in general. Some of the members of our group were happy with the food, some were not. In my opinion, this place isn't worth your time. read more

Shar'els cafe is a great breakfast place - a classic local cafe with an easy access location, prompt and friendly service, good food. This is not a pretentious place; the interior is well worn, but for good reason - there is a steady stream of satisfied customers all morning long. read more

Yet another place I was expecting the waitress' name tag to say "Flo" on it. I've been stopping in for lunch quite a bit lately. Absolutely nothing fancy but downright tasty. Unassuming small strip mall location. Appears to have a lot of regulars judging by the waitress knowing most people by first name. The soups are homemade. The sandwiches are fresh off the griddle and always packed with flavor. It's a perfect lunch spot if you're in a hurry or want to sit and take your time. I'm usually in a hurry and can get my meal within minutes and be in and out in 15-20 minutes. Breakfast also served and appears to have a wonderful selection. I've never tried breakfast however. This place has been here for quite some time so they have to be doing something right. Small town diner feel that gives you satisfaction for coming in and supporting your local business owner and staff. Give it a try folks. read more

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We had a great Sunday breakfast! Blueberry pancakes and a meat lovers omelette with pepper jack. A side of hash browns and cinnamon round toast to complete our breakfast spread. At first glance the food seemed somewhat no frills, but after the first bite into the cakes, fresh delicious blueberries burst in my mouth. The meat lovers omelette was filled with perfectly browned and crunchy bacon in bite sized pieces along with ham and mini sliced sausages. All browned to perfection. I opted for pepper jack cheese bc I'm not a fan of American cheese. Over all a fabulous delicious meal. Now I need a nap. read more

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Went there while visiting family in the area. I had the Sharel's everything omelet. The service was fast. Food camellia quick and the omelet was huge. Some places will get you with large portions and terrible good; this was not the case here. Omelet was packed with tons of ingredients and was delicious. I ate half and took the rest home for leftovers. Definitely will go back again. read more

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Shar'els is a place I was told I'd love, a place I had to go to, and I was finally taken there one rainy cold morning. Lets start with the location, shared lot with a a little street parking, but, the overflow lot for them and a pizza shop (Randy's I think?) should suffice. It's tiny in there, I mean tiny. Expect a wait during normal peak breakfast hours on weekends, as we did. It's loud, and you're gonna essentially share the meal/conversation with neighbors, so be warned. Service leaves quite a bit to be desired, but, one or two waitresses for this place while it's busy, it's hard to expect anything better. I opt for the Sauteed Skillet (meat, American fries, veggies, cheese and eggs together) and a side blueberry pancake. My dad ordered his usual breakfast sammy. Food comes quick, so that is nice. That's where things pretty much stop being nice. One egg comes out over hard'ish, and the other is over easy. Not sure how one manages this, but, see the picture and draw a diagram for me. Anyway, the next situation happens to be with some potats that are done perfectly, and some that are hard like they've barely been cooked. Again, I'm not sure how one manages this feat, but, they did (and I used to line cook). There was no real flavor to this dish, which really was a let down. Too little of sausage? No seasoning? No idea what. But, resorted to ketchup to give it something. Blue berry cake was good though, and really, the only saving grace to my meal. I hate having to rate a place that was so recommended so lowly, but, they left me no choice. read more

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Hands down my fav breakfast place!!! Food was DELICIOUSSSS!! Blew my mind!! Will definitely be going back!!! So gooood!!!! May I say their food doesn't taste like the typical breakfast food as well! Of course It taste like breakfast food but more fresh and the flavor or seasoning taste different. Whatever it was, it made it to my #1 breakfast list. read more

We planned to stop here for breakfast while bicycling from Minneapolis to Stillwater because Shar'els is only a few blocks off the Gateway Trail. What a wonderful place with friendly service on the patio! Our server, Samantha, could not have been nicer. Their fry cook prepared everything to perfection, from delicious American fried potatoes to the steamed ,then sautéed fresh broccoli. We will definitely visit again. read more

As always a great meal. My mom had a big fat juicy burger and said it was fabulous. I had a delicious veggie omelet. Glad to be back

I've been here a few times and will continue to come back! This is a little gem in Oakdale with a great breakfast. I've never tried anything except their breakfast items but I've heard their lunch options are great as well! My go to is a single m&m pancake with hashbrowns on the side. Less than $10 for a great meal with fast service. read more

I have wanted to come for awhile now. Glad to say it was worth it. I mean not only was the service friendly, but the eggs over easy with french toast really tasted like how my mom or dad would make. I also liked how you could play board games, or do a puzzle while you were there, it just seemed to have a homey atmosphere. It is worth coming back to, again. read more

First time stopping in for breakfast. The place is eclectic and felt warm and friendly. The wait staff was wonderful, she recommended a green tea I had not tried before which was tasty. She was fun and engaging and attentive. The food was delicious, we each had skillets and one of us finished the entire plate. It came to the table quickly and well presented. Would highly recommend for a GREAT breakfast!! read more

Typical hometown cafe with sweet staff we got burgers - yum! But I want to go back to try breakfast! My friend LOVED their fries.

Super yummy brunch. Good coffee. Excellent hashbrowns. Recommend. Open till three. Server forgot the coffee at first but other than that, service was good read more

Shar'els Cafe - Steak & eggs with hashbrowns, toast, and coffee - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

One day last week our newborn had a rough night. And when I say rough night, I mean Rough Night. My husband and I both woke up feeling hungover. And since it is universally known that hot, greasy food cures hangovers (including both the type caused by drinking more than is good for you and the type caused by small and needy, non-sleeping children) that is what we left the house in search of. We came here for no other reason than because it wasn't far from home and we'd driven past it a few times and were curious to try something new. Service was fast and friendly, the food was hot and reasonably priced and the cook actually knew how to make eggs over-medium which is always a bonus. Because we were there during the middle of the week, most of the crowd seemed to be made up of elderly regulars, no doubt drawn in by the cheap price of comfort food and the "up north" décor that was liberally sprinkled throughout the dining room. We stuck out, walking in with a baby in an infant carrier, but luckily the little one had worn himself out the night before and slept all through breakfast so we didn't disturb any of the natives. Probably not worth a special trip if you don't live in the area, but if you live nearby and are thinking about hitting up the nearby Denny's or Perkin's for breakfast, why not try Shar'els Café instead? They're only open for breakfast and lunch so don't wait too long. Oh, and they take credit cards which isn't always the case at small, local spots. read more

My hubby found this café thru Yelp, off the beaten path such that our local friend with who we had s meeting had some difficulty finding it. But it's quite popular with the retired folks. It has a little corner with sofas and stocked book shelves, giving a homey feel to match the home style dishes. Good food, especially the malted waffles loaded with fruits. Only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is that the whole place could use a thorough cleaning, including the restrooms. The latter could use a makeover and decor to complete the homey, "Gramma's Place" ambience. read more

The best homemade breakfast around. This cafe will never disappoint you! Friendly staff and good service always