They have serious quality food. I'd like to say it's somewhat of a hidden treasure here in Duluth. My fiancé took me to breakfast here while I was pregnant with our daughter and I was not disappointed I got so much food for a very good price. And it was all amazing and delicious. read more

I'm visiting from Florida and love going out for breakfast. I had the everything omelette and raisin toast. Best breakfast I've had in Duluth. read more

I arrived at 9:15, And even though it was very busy, I was able to get seated right away. When I left at 10 o'clock, there was a line of about 15 people waiting to sit down and eat. With that many locals willing to wait that long for a meal here you know it's got to be good! The waitresses were attentive, friendly, and polite, keeping up with coffee, dishes, and water, always with a smile. Hashbrowns were crispy, the sausage gravy full of chunks and creamy, and perfectly cooked eggs. And the coffee was pretty decent! read more

I always eat breakfast here when in town! (I cannot believe I have never written a review?!) Here is why you must try it: 1. the food is delicious!!! 2. it has the old school diner feel (very small inside, so expect to wait on weekends) 3. you get a lot of food for a reasonable, cheap price 4, it's a hidden gem and hard to tell from the outside it will rock your world I almost knocked a star off for my horrible experience last month. We were there with a group of 7, so we expected to eat at separate tables. Luckily we were able to find 2 right next to eat other after only waiting for 5 minutes! The waitress was at our table immediately taking drink orders. She was so sweet brought the kids some color sheets. After our food order was taken, someone dropped the ball. It was 30 min later and everyone around us seemed to be getting their food and leaving. (tables turn quick to kindly let the next guy eat). The waitress blamed the cook, but I think she did not put the order in at all. We felt bad we were holding up 2 tables and the kids were hangry!! So, we said that we would have to leave if the food did not come soon. Miraculously, it arrived within minutes. Then I was in heaven, because it was tasty! I took half of it home and will still go back for the food! read more

Uncle Loui's Cafe - Green eggs (pesto) and ham with American potatoes - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

WOW! We had a fabulous breakfast this morning. This a very small restaurant with limited seating... and it's worth the wait for a place to sit. Each booth has the menu hung on the wall. read more

Small neighborhood cafe on 4th street, with a small-town friendly service and great breakfast. It was a cold December weekday morning for us, so no line out the door. Service was very attentive -- my coffee mug was always full. I had a French Toast combo, the 2x2x2 - - it was delicious! Others in my party had omelettes, pancakes, and all were happy. I would certainly come here again on a future visit to Duluth. read more

Uncle Loui's Cafe - 2x2x2 - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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Great food! Definitely recommend the French toast! Friendly staff! If you go on a weekend, be prepared to wait in line for a table. Line moved quickly though. Popular spot! read more

Cute little Cafe'. The Hostess apparently didn't want to be working today as she just threw the menus on the table and walked away. At least our waiter was friendly and attentive. I ordered an omelet, had good flavor and the portions were abundant. I would say the hash browns were the best part. My mother had a French Toast "Sandwich " Of which she said she enjoyed. read more

Two suggestions: 1) ditch the ARCO coffee and get something higher quality, 2) splurge for real cheese and get rid of the Kraft "American" processed stuff. Apart from that, the place has decent, basic food and good service. read more

Great menu, good food, nice staff and fast service. I'll definitely be driving back to Duluth with a few more mouths for future visits. Btw love hot beef sandwiches, the fact that they had multiple hot sandwiches including hot gyro sandwich, not bad at all. read more

Hours are not updated, call before driving in! We drove in to eat and found the restaurant was closed at 8am on a Saturday.

Uncle Loui's is kind of like a diner -- super casual greasy spoon type place that serves up pretty tasty breakfast for those who are lovers of breakfast foods and those who need to load up on carbs after a big night out. Perfect place if you need grub after a big night. The staff was really friendly and accommodating. I loved the fact that there are actually places to hang your coats on the booths. Breakfast wasn't fancy, but I didn't want it to be. We ordered the corned beef hash and the biscuits and gravy. Personally I liked the biscuits better. The gravy was creamy, sausage-y and thick. The biscuits were buttery and fluffy. The hashbrowns could have used some extra time on the grill. There were parts that were delightfully crunchy and brown but lots of parts that were not brown at all -- not uncooked but not really what you think of when you think of a plate of killer hashbrowns. The corned beef hash was good -- a bit salty. I wondered if it came out of a can or was made in house. But definitely passable. My husband and I do the thing where we order two things and each eat half of each item. I think that a full plate of the corned beef hash would have been too much for me. Too salty. We ordered poached eggs with both dishes and Uncle Loui's went three for four. Three were poached nicely, one was way over and not runny at all. We also got a pancake with one of the meals -- we asked for strawberries and whipped cream because why not? It was very tasty -- thick and fluffy with a good flavor and delicious. We didn't even need syrup because the whipped cream and fruit did the trick. Coffee was kind of blah. But we do like some really strong coffee, so that could be on us. But if we are having a hankering for a good solid breakfast, then Uncle Loui's will definitely do the trick. Bonus points for across the street parking in the lot (pay attention to the sign, there's a specific row you have to park in). read more

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I enjoy the food but WILL have a stomach ache after. Then I take a nap and when I wake up I eat my leftovers and have another stomach ache.... be safe and get the vegetable pita thing (healthy and comes with salsa, pretty tasty) or plan to be a pos the rest of the day. read more

The reason I give this 5 stars: some of the best pancakes I've ever had in my life. Uncle Louies, pre-fire, was a place that my family and I went to randomly when I was really young living in Duluth. I remember the place being so unbearably smokey before the state-wide smoking ban, but we went for the pancakes. Usually wasn't even that busy, save for a few regulars on the stools at the bar reading the paper cover to cover and puffing on their Old Golds. Nowadays after the remodel/rebuild, the smoke is long gone and the place is usually packed with college kids, families of 4, and occasionally when I go back to Duluth, I check out this place for breakfast and I try to bring along someone who has never experienced it before. It's always the same no-nonsense staff that quickly delivers, and patrons all but hover over you waiting for your open seat. read more

Uncle Loui's Cafe - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Good ole fashion diner that serves way too much food at a decent price. If you are a morning person get on over early, it can get busy. Overall the food is great, especially if you have a hangover! I highly recommend! read more

They have the best cheap breakfast you can find in Duluth. It may not be fancy, but if you are hungover and looking for cheap comfort breakfast food, this is your place. read more

Food was good had gero and feta omelet Sat in back that's where tables are was comfy dude rolled by me with a pleasant smelling trash can wow omelet wasn't very presentable a little milk and fluff up would look better but wasn't bad price wise hashbrowns cooked perfectly alot of times line waiting to get in haven't found what the draw is yet well keep u posted read more

Uncle Loui's Cafe - There are tables in the back for larger people that's a fellow aar worker there - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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A quaint local cafe, it never disappoints on providing solid breakfast fare. Expect a long wait to grab a table and big portions. Waitstaff isn't especially friendly, but is generally attentive. read more

A Duluth hidden gem. A busy place on a Sunday morning, but well worth any wait times. The food is cooked with love. The servers are there when you need them but not in your face. A classic cafe with food for the soul. read more

Hash-browns are to die for, staff is very friendly as well as amazing service. - Michael Garry, Food Critic read more

If in doubt go here....period. 4 breakfast meals and all different, all 1st rate. I read reviews and this place delivered in spades. Ignore negative reviews. We were visiting Duluth and looking for a good breakfast spot. This place is just a classic diner. The staff is superb. 5 different employees checked on us throughout our meal I was treating in-laws to a first ever trip to duluth. I wanted to make a good impression, like I knew how to pick good food. This place knocked it outa the park. We left very happy and full. Thank you ULC read more

It's very good nice and welcoming the food comes out nice and fast and being from the area I'm proud to say I grew up eating here with family and friends even by myself sometimes but I recommend this place for sure read more

The wait staff was fast and spunky.They did a great job keeping pace with the visitors from out of town for the fall colors. I love that our host brought us to our table and came right back with our drinks. One person was designated just for filling waters. Our waitress came by and asked if our daughter wanted a refill on her whipped cream atop her French toast. Ha! How thoughtful! The biscuits had to have been from scratch. They were perfect and delicious. The only con I could possibly think of is the cappuccino is from powder. Great place to have breakfast and we will make this place a traditional stop. Such kind, hard-working, efficient, courteous and thoughtful staff makes such a difference! Thank you! It was worth the 10-minute wait outside (3 2-4 person groups ahead of us in line when we arrived). read more

We did not feel comfortable here during Covid. They should do a better job of separation from the other guests. They also need to do better at sanitizing between customers. Food was very disappointing compared to how well this place was rated. read more

I got a cheeseburger and fries to go (coronavirus). It was very good. Folks, keep going to your restaurants because they can only do takeout and in some cases no contact delivery. Restaurants are hurting. Support them! read more

The greatest breakfast ever! We ate at Loui's every single morning of our stay in Duluth. It was absolutely delicious with great service and very friendly staff. Our drinks were refilled often and the facilities were clean. Highly recommend!!! read more

Came in here with my friend to grab some brunch while she was visiting. Usually from what I here and driving past it a few times, this place is always packed and there's a line out the door. Great for business but not very convenient. I have heard legends and stories about this place from various college aged friends; this is the spot to come from a great breakfast bite and is a great recovery option from a long evening prior (aka hangover food heaven). Fortunately for us, the line wasnt the case today and we happened to find an open table immediately (I think we were lucky). I ordered the gyro omelette and my friend had a salad and french toast. The gyro combo was pretty great, pleanty of veggies and came with taziki sauce (crucial gyro piece). The french toast was great as well. Service was pretty good at checking on us but not extraordinary. We enjoyed outselves and our food. The place started to fill up and the imfamous line formed halfway through our meal so we didnt linger too long so we could give our spot to others. Overall, this was a great diner style brunch sure to cure any hangover but not to sure how quick I will be to come back with how busy it is. read more

We're from Minneapolis and stopped here heading back out of town and so happy we did. Both my wife and myself had an awesome breakfast here. There was a little bit of a wait, but I don't think we waited more then 10 minutes to get in. Service was hussling to get tables cleared and to wait on people so that was cool to see. What we got for food was amazing as well. We both got a full plate of food that tasted great and we both left full. Considering our order was just over 20$, you can't ask for much more than that. We were both really happy with this place and plan on stopping back on our next trip up! read more

Fast, good service, good selection, and the food was amazing!! Good vegetarian selection and cozy environment. Definitely recommend!

Great service!! Wonderful food!!! This place is a MUST if you are in Duluth, MN!!! We come here all the time, our kids love the pancakes and the bacon!!! BIG 5 STARS!!! Great, kind, friendly, fast service, even though they were super busy w a line out the door!!! Worth the wait!!! read more

Food is ok but the management is horrendous. I e known a few people who have worked for them and they harbor horror stories.

Stopped in for breakfast with some friends... arrived around 8am on a Sunday morning. We were able to find a table in the back (but there were only about 4 tables left open at that point). By 9am when we left, all tables were full and a short line was beginning to form. Prices were reasonable. Service wasn't overly friendly, but they were attentive and the food arrived after a reasonable wait. Enjoyed my omelette... cheese, sausage and green peppers, prepared well-done per my request. Four people for breakfast was about $45... not bad! read more

Uncle Loui's Cafe - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

My husband and I came here this morning. I ordered the stuffed French toast which is essentially Texas toast dipped in pancake batter with blueberry pie filling and whipped cream. I mean it was good. But nothing outstanding. I actually prefer my French toast dipped in a more traditional French toast batter with cinnamon sugar not buttermilk. My husband order a kielbasa breakfast platter with potatoes and over easy eggs. Just standard breakfast food in a divey diner. The reviews honestly overhyped the place. I wouldn't go out of my way to get breakfast here or anything unless I was like too hungover to make myself breakfast and was really craving pancakes or breakfast foods. I do like supporting local businesses though so they have that going for them. I can't say I would wait 20 minutes or longer for a spot though. read more

What delicious breakfast food! And the rest of town also thought so because it was a very long wait! Service was good and everyone was taken care of. The hash browns were crunchy and delicious. This is really more of a greasy spoon than a high end place, perfect for a good farmers breakfast. My only suggestion would be, in view of it being so popular, perhaps forego the seat yourself option as it might cause a certain amount of chaos. read more

Food is always great! Especially love their breakfasts!! Delicious & huge pancakes, omelets, hash ... & more!! You won't be disappointed!!

Food was pretty much "what you see, is what you get." Straight forward ordering. Nothing complicated. Tasty stuff.

Good diner food. One of those places that seems to hold a special spot for the locals...if you went to college here it seems to be the place you went the morning after so often times there is a line of either hungover college students or alumni on the nostalgia tour. To avoid that line, wake up and go early to get your breakfast fix. The food is reasonable, the service is good, why not enjoy a good hearty breakfast occasionally... read more

Bad coffee, tough pancakes, unpleasant environment. Nothing redeeming about this place except the hard-working staff.

Good, easy food + accurate price = busy diner! Stopped in for breakfast at 11:00 on a Sunday while snowing, so it was busy, but we didn't wait. Service was fast, but felt a bit rushed (we were there for less than 45 minutes) as a line started to form to get a table. Food was good...but, in my opinion, it's hard to get breakfast wrong. Huge servings! I'd go again, but wouldn't wait if there was a line to get a table. read more

What a great diner! Food was plentiful and tasty! Coffee was very good too! Loved the music which was retro to 80's and 90's. This is a must stop. I go here at 7am, by 8am it's filling up. You can clearly tell ULC is a local favorite! read more

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