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This place was right next to the Sheraton hotel in downtown and perfect for a late night arrival into Minneapolis since they're 24/7. It's rather eclectic since it's a diner attached to a cabaret (with a spinning shoe at top of the outside!). The staff was super friendly though it did take a bit for the server to see that there was someone waiting. So don't think they're ignoring you! The food really hit the spot, I had one of the breakfasts and we also got the cheese curds, because well, give where we were, how could you not? Great diner fare with breakfast 24 hours, how can you go wrong? I even recommended it to other people that were in town for the same event and everyone just loved it. It's super low key and really very much a 70s/80s style diner. Give it a try!
I really enjoyed this place. Great location near the convention center. It has an old timey diner feel, which I liked. My server was great. Super nice and attentive. The pricing was a little on the high side for a greasy spoon/diner, but they have one offering that was perfect for me. The Breakfast Quickie was two eggs and toast for $6.99. It's just right. Probably gonna go there for all my breakfasts while I'm in town. UPDATE: I went back again my last day here and it was great. This place is a solid 4.5 stars. It'd be a 5 star, but the price point just seems a bit too high. Still worth your time.
I'm town for a conference and this diner was close to the convention center. Open 24 hours, after a long day, I stopped in for a late night breakfast. Later in the week, I ordered an early morning lunch. Old school vibe with booths all around and a diner table seating. Both food items were good; the All American Breakfast and Turkey Club with fries, chicken wild rice soup and strawberry shake (see photos) all at a reasonable price. This rating would have been a 5 star but the customer service was horrible during the morning. We waited 15 minutes to be seated with 3 open tables during the morning shift.
Literally came here on 4am after an afterparty and I have to say, it was more chill than expected. I expected people to say beware of the characters that come out late night but the sunday morning that I've had food, I was disappointed thar it was rather mundane. Maybe Minneapolis is just pedestrian compared to LA... So service is slow, but what did you expect at 4am? Ordered the Jolly Roger burger and the food took...25 minutes despite the lack of crowds. Take that as you will. Food is aight. I'd give it a 3 of 5 for the mundane atmosphere, nothing special but nothing wrong. Y'all lied to me Ha. Didn't get sick, filled up. Laughed at the notion that I'd get sick from the food which I doubt and proved wrong. It's slow, yes but I don't find it bad. The novelty of eating here would wear out after the 2nd time though. The price tag was a little high but it's expected for a 24/7 downtown area. Overall it's a spot I'd only go once to be honest, and perhaps one of the only spots to come back super late from an event and notnworry about stuff closing.
First time at Nicollet Diner and it definitely won't be my last. Came through for a late-night breakfast 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.
Not family-friendly at all. When I saw "diner," I pictured an Americana-style retro restaurant--but I was mistaken. For starters, there were flies everywhere. The restroom was shared by men and women, and I would not have felt comfortable allowing my seven-year-old granddaughter to use it. This is definitely an adults-only establishment. We were staying at the Sheraton next door and didn't realize the cabaret and diner were connected. Unfortunately, the word "diner" gave us a very different impression of what to expect.
Food was standard for a greasy spoon. The issue I have is there 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.
I'm visiting Minneapolis for a conference and decided to stop in for a bite to eat. It was about 9:00 p.m.. the atmosphere was cute and our server was really friendly. The food not so great. I ordered a bowl of chicken and rice soup. It arrived. Barely warm and the soup for sure was not homemade. It was quite bland and quite thick as if it came out of a can and the correct amount of water or milk hadn't been added. I ordered a side biscuit. It came cut in half and toasted, which surprised me. For a whole biscuit that was flaky and less like an English muffin. Come visit for the atmosphere and the drinks and the convenience of 24-hour restaurant. Don't expect a gourmet meal.
We ended up on the second floor a kind of seat yourself situation and we noticed everyone else who did the same thing seemed confused. I made a reservation but I'm not sure I would bother because no one seemed aware it was there. The waitress assigned to our table kind of disappeared and the whole experience would have been pretty terrible but the bar tender waiting on other tables noticed we hadn't been helped a did a great job taking care of us. I might also mention it wasn't very busy. We had breakfast food which was exactly what we ordered. My scrambled eggs were perfect. My fruit cup had too much melon for my taste but that's personal preference. It's a pretty interesting looking place. There are some games you can play.
I have passed by this place a lot and never went in until tonight. Decided to walk over and stop in for dinner. The ambiance is your typical retro diner. Stationary bar stools that swivel, open kitchen so you can watch them cook, and booths/tables surround a odd-shaped horseshoe bar that is flanked very closely by a side bar stocked with your normal liquor and mixers. No frills. They apparently are known for their milkshakes. Service was great. It was only one server that was doing it all and he was managing really well although it wasn't too busy when I was there (Monday evening). I decided to get the "Wakin Bakin Burger" which is just their breakfast burger with an egg and bacon. Overall it was average. I do want to give them credit for the double patty. I had the side of onion rings with ranch. Good size portions overall for the money. Ranch Rating: 4 out of 5. Good consistency. Creamy. Great accompaniment to the onion rings. I'll be back at a later time when it's more lively and will update the ambiance if needed.
I believe this was the third place I tried in the area, and the first that wasn't a food hall. I needed something to replace my hole in the wall diner from my previous life; instead I got something better. An lgbtqia+ diner with all gender restrooms? Sign me up! Our server (whom I can't remember the name of but will do my best to give a shout-out if I can) not only was extremely sweet, but made me feel seen as the queer individual I am. He gave suggestions on nearby places, told us about his experiences, ensured we were comfortable, well taken care of, and that the food was good. Oh, and the food was VERY good. The best breakfast I have ever had, I think, which is definitely saying something. Eggs, pancakes, bacon, all cooked to perfection. The chef could cook a leather boot and I would still tip him a 20. We will be back for the drag art as well as the divine gifts they call food.
The atmosphere is so relaxing. The waiter and service inside is super friendly and the food is amazing.
Stopped by The Nicollet Diner for lunch during a business trip and ordered the chicken fried chicken with a bowl of chicken wild rice soup. A good meal that definitely hit the spot in the middle of a busy day. Service was great and staff was friendly. The relaxed diner atmosphere made it a great place to grab a good bite and unwind before getting back to business. Sometimes the best meeting of the day is between you and a plate of country fried steak. Unfortunately -1 because found receipt asked us to leave both a regular tip and a tip for the cook. Pay your workers boss man! read more
The Nicollet Diner is open 24/7, and comes in handy when you need some late-night food. It is located in Loring Park, and there is street parking around it. They have a large menu, ranging from your diner breakfast classics to fish and chips or their take on poutine. They have plenty of vegetarian options, and they have large portions! In my opinion, each meal could comfortably serve two! cheese curds are breaded (I prefer battered) We went late at night, and the service was not the speediest, but honestly not many places open at that time of night, so they can get busier, so it is understandable. The food overall was not life-changing, but definitely not bad. The cheese curds were not our favorite (theirs are breaded, our group prefer them battered), but we would go back as a late-night option! read more
Was hoping for some good vibes from this place even if the food was not anything special. Instead, well, for a late lunch they were okay. Opted for breakfast, which was opened with some very solid and meaty bacon, some okay eggs, and some hash browns that, while they looked perfect, were just short enough of that hot and crispy bit to not be very impressive. Upgraded the bread to french toast but was sadly disappointed, as it felt like the bread had barely touched any batter on the way into the pan. Service was great, very friendly and quick, and the kitchen was fast enough. Just wish the food was a bit better. 2.5 stars, but 2 stars seems harsh. read more
This place was right next to the Sheraton hotel in downtown and perfect for a late night arrival into Minneapolis since they're 24/7. It's rather eclectic since it's a diner attached to a cabaret (with a spinning shoe at top of the outside!). The staff was super friendly though it did take a bit for the server to see that there was someone waiting. So don't think they're ignoring you! The food really hit the spot, I had one of the breakfasts and we also got the cheese curds, because well, give where we were, how could you not? Great diner fare with breakfast 24 hours, how can you go wrong? I even recommended it to other people that were in town for the same event and everyone just loved it. It's super low key and really very much a 70s/80s style diner. Give it a try! read more
I really enjoyed this place. Great location near the convention center. It has an old timey diner feel, which I liked. My server was great. Super nice and attentive. The pricing was a little on the high side for a greasy spoon/diner, but they have one offering that was perfect for me. The Breakfast Quickie was two eggs and toast for $6.99. It's just right. Probably gonna go there for all my breakfasts while I'm in town. UPDATE: I went back again my last day here and it was great. This place is a solid 4.5 stars. It'd be a 5 star, but the price point just seems a bit too high. Still worth your time. read more
I'm town for a conference and this diner was close to the convention center. Open 24 hours, after a long day, I stopped in for a late night breakfast. Later in the week, I ordered an early morning lunch. Old school vibe with booths all around and a diner table seating. Both food items were good; the All American Breakfast and Turkey Club with fries, chicken wild rice soup and strawberry shake (see photos) all at a reasonable price. This rating would have been a 5 star but the customer service was horrible during the morning. We waited 15 minutes to be seated with 3 open tables during the morning shift. read more
Literally came here on 4am after an afterparty and I have to say, it was more chill than expected. I expected people to say beware of the characters that come out late night but the sunday morning that I've had food, I was disappointed thar it was rather mundane. Maybe Minneapolis is just pedestrian compared to LA... So service is slow, but what did you expect at 4am? Ordered the Jolly Roger burger and the food took...25 minutes despite the lack of crowds. Take that as you will. Food is aight. I'd give it a 3 of 5 for the mundane atmosphere, nothing special but nothing wrong. Y'all lied to me Ha. Didn't get sick, filled up. Laughed at the notion that I'd get sick from the food which I doubt and proved wrong. It's slow, yes but I don't find it bad. The novelty of eating here would wear out after the 2nd time though. The price tag was a little high but it's expected for a 24/7 downtown area. Overall it's a spot I'd only go once to be honest, and perhaps one of the only spots to come back super late from an event and notnworry about stuff closing. read more
First time at Nicollet Diner and it definitely won't be my last. Came through for a late-night breakfast 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. read more
2 months ago
Not family-friendly at all. When I saw "diner," I pictured an Americana-style retro restaurant--but I was mistaken. For starters, there were flies everywhere. The restroom was shared by men and women, and I would not have felt comfortable allowing my seven-year-old granddaughter to use it. This is definitely an adults-only establishment. We were staying at the Sheraton next door and didn't realize the cabaret and diner were connected. Unfortunately, the word "diner" gave us a very different impression of what to expect. read more
Food was standard for a greasy spoon. The issue I have is there 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. read more
3 months ago
I'm visiting Minneapolis for a conference and decided to stop in for a bite to eat. It was about 9:00 p.m.. the atmosphere was cute and our server was really friendly. The food not so great. I ordered a bowl of chicken and rice soup. It arrived. Barely warm and the soup for sure was not homemade. It was quite bland and quite thick as if it came out of a can and the correct amount of water or milk hadn't been added. I ordered a side biscuit. It came cut in half and toasted, which surprised me. For a whole biscuit that was flaky and less like an English muffin. Come visit for the atmosphere and the drinks and the convenience of 24-hour restaurant. Don't expect a gourmet meal. read more
8 months ago
We ended up on the second floor a kind of seat yourself situation and we noticed everyone else who did the same thing seemed confused. I made a reservation but I'm not sure I would bother because no one seemed aware it was there. The waitress assigned to our table kind of disappeared and the whole experience would have been pretty terrible but the bar tender waiting on other tables noticed we hadn't been helped a did a great job taking care of us. I might also mention it wasn't very busy. We had breakfast food which was exactly what we ordered. My scrambled eggs were perfect. My fruit cup had too much melon for my taste but that's personal preference. It's a pretty interesting looking place. There are some games you can play. read more
I have passed by this place a lot and never went in until tonight. Decided to walk over and stop in for dinner. The ambiance is your typical retro diner. Stationary bar stools that swivel, open kitchen so you can watch them cook, and booths/tables surround a odd-shaped horseshoe bar that is flanked very closely by a side bar stocked with your normal liquor and mixers. No frills. They apparently are known for their milkshakes. Service was great. It was only one server that was doing it all and he was managing really well although it wasn't too busy when I was there (Monday evening). I decided to get the "Wakin Bakin Burger" which is just their breakfast burger with an egg and bacon. Overall it was average. I do want to give them credit for the double patty. I had the side of onion rings with ranch. Good size portions overall for the money. Ranch Rating: 4 out of 5. Good consistency. Creamy. Great accompaniment to the onion rings. I'll be back at a later time when it's more lively and will update the ambiance if needed. read more
4 months ago
I believe this was the third place I tried in the area, and the first that wasn't a food hall. I needed something to replace my hole in the wall diner from my previous life; instead I got something better. An lgbtqia+ diner with all gender restrooms? Sign me up! Our server (whom I can't remember the name of but will do my best to give a shout-out if I can) not only was extremely sweet, but made me feel seen as the queer individual I am. He gave suggestions on nearby places, told us about his experiences, ensured we were comfortable, well taken care of, and that the food was good. Oh, and the food was VERY good. The best breakfast I have ever had, I think, which is definitely saying something. Eggs, pancakes, bacon, all cooked to perfection. The chef could cook a leather boot and I would still tip him a 20. We will be back for the drag art as well as the divine gifts they call food. read more
4 months ago
4 months ago
The atmosphere is so relaxing. The waiter and service inside is super friendly and the food is amazing. read more
1 month ago
Been quite a few times, but mainly because it's the only restaurant open as late as it is. Very much diner vibes, and I usually go after 2am, so a very interesting crowd. I will say it's usually a wait to get in and it takes some time to get the food but it is hot and fresh when it comes out and is pretty good. I think they do a great job of handling that late night crowd and serving a bunch or people who may have been partying all night and just need some food. read more
You know, This place ..... it's gotta be wayyy more fun here at night, I see another side of this place and they do drag shows at night, full bar! Lottery tickets, Food is what you expected! I got a basic breakfast that is not too heavy but kept me full! Service was great, attentive and she kept checking on me for refills of coffee and if I needed anything, The only thing not that great is the foot rest below where I sat completely broke off and it's still sitting on the tile floor ready to trip someone LOL. Let's get that fixed read more
Stopped in for lunch and stayed til dinner. Apparently a worker walked out and slowed down service drastically. We waited over an hour on our lunch break for our food. It was a tough look but what can you do. Burger was mid for diner food and fries actually were dec. great server just felt bad bc he had to apologize constantly. It's connected to a cabaret lounge so you know the vibe. read more
Hmmm...this is one interesting place. It has the potential of being good and fun but really misses the mark when it comes to efficiency of seating and serving. The people working there were pleasant, the wait time was 40 min (even though we were able to make a reservation, which was not honored) and it was so obvious that there was limited drive to move things along. Two booths were being used to store dirty dishes vs seating customers who had been waiting over 30 min. Open spots at the counter were not being utilized. There were times that empty tables sat there for 5-10 min before seating people. Our actual server was very pleasant. The food, which also took a long time to come out was above average but two hours was way too long to have been there for the quality of the food to matter much. Sounded like an amazing drag brunch in the other room but the diner itself was a bit of a bust. read more
1 year ago
Visited this place for the first time in a few years, wasn't disappointed! Despite prices being a bit higher, the food quality and portion sizes were fair and the service was great! The onion rings are perfect, I highly recommend. PS they also have great ranch! They usually have games playing on the screens and it's a great casual place to go eat and watch some sports. read more
A 24-hour old-fashioned diner in the middle of one of America's finest cities, right across from my hotel? Yes, please. Thanks to the Hyatt Hotel staff for directing me to this throwback venue. It is clean and fun to people-watch due to its vast windows. The diner has a counter and tables. The staff was so kind and friendly. Yelp had a discount within their venue listing, and the owner (Max) honored it. He is a good guy too. I elected their Club Sandwich and fries, and they got my special requests right, which made me happy after a long travel day. The sandwich was delicious, heaping portion, and I loved the fries. read more
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This 24 hr Diner was located across the street from our hotel so we were able to conveniently walk over whenever we were in the mood for some tasty food! Though the down side is that they take a long time...both times that we've gone, there was either 1 or 2 servers for the entire restaurant floor and it would be hectic with the amount of parties coming in as well. If you have the time to sit and wait for the food or even to have your order taken, I definitely would try them out! We got their Frickles (Fried Pickles), Poutine, and Chicken Wings with Dry Jerk Seasoning. The fried pickles were delicious paired with their ranch sauce. My second favorite was their chicken wings which were huge! It's only 5 pieces but it's including the drum stick and wing together. Overall, their food is delicious and if we're ever back, we'd come back to try their other goodies. The ambiance is an old school diner vibe. There are shows on certain days on the rooftop/upstairs. There's a security guard that checks IDs at the door as well. read more
6 months ago
The ambiance had an old diner feel. No frills in this joint. It's clean, and not loud at all. The service was pretty solid as well. This is my first time in the Twin cities, so the servers were nice enough to offer local fare suggestions. Huge knock for not honoring the Yelp coupon, and even suggesting it was a scam. The food was hearty and pretty tasty. I enjoyed my omelette, pancakes, and the local Cry Baby Craig's hot sauce. My spicy Bloody Mary was decent as well. My Hash browns were a big let down though. Even dressed with fixings, it was flavorless. This is a solid recommendation for a late night binge or a no frills meal. read more
I visited Nicollet Diner for the first time on a Sunday morning. The exterior of the building is massive. Two stories plus a roof top patio/lounge. Inside you will find Nicollet Diner, Roxy's Cabaret, and On The Rox. The Diner portion of the space is actually kind of small but has a fair amount of tables plus a nice sized horseshoe breakfast bar as well as a small liquor bar. The service was very friendly. Food came in a timely fashion and the server checked back on us regularly. The food was pretty solid. My expectations were higher as I love good greasy diner food. Everything was pretty well seasoned (very salty) but the portions seemed kind of small given the price. Even in today's economy it seemed pretty steep. I would absolutely go back and try out some more items. It's a great breakfast spot with a great old timey diner feel. Actual rating would be 3.5/5 read more
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