Well, it took us 20 years to get here!! Have heard about the great food and it didn't disappoint. We will be back.

I just wrote a review earlier this week, but I feel the need to follow up. So I went back and got the same Farmers Skillet to-go. It was still amazing! I still recommend getting it over hashbrowns, over-easy eggs, but this time I did hollandaise sauce and that was actually pretty good. I need to make a correction for my previous review because I feel bad. Buckboard does not charge a credit card processing fee. For some reason, I thought that I was charged one earlier in the week. So why is this still four stars? Well...this time the service/staff was less than ideal. When I called to place my order on the phone, the lady sounded very annoyed. Like the entire time I was placing my order - I felt uncomfortable and like I shouldn't be calling. When I got inside the restaurant to pick up my order, I'm 99% sure it was the same lady that took my phone order. She again seemed very annoyed and I felt very uncomfortable for being there. Like I had done something wrong. This time I also wasn't offered any jellies or hot sauce. I didn't feel like I should just ask because...I don't know, maybe those aren't supposed to be given out for free and it was just a nice thing the staff did for me earlier in the week? But I really missed having some strawberry jam with my toast. One thing I love about the toast when you get it to-go, they wrap it in a separately to keep it from getting soggy. I really liked this. Overall, I'm really sorry I made a mistake in my previous review about the credit card processing fee. I wish the service would've been better this time and from other reviews, it seems like it's definitely mixed. I still recommend giving Buckboard a shot, but don't go into a thinking it's going to be the best restaurant in the world. I really appreciate that ownership is looking at reviews! read more

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Found this place Yelping on a road trip. Worth the stop, even if it's not on your route. Great breakfast! The chip beef toast was light creamy and not feeling like a gut bomb after. The best I have had for sure, fresh not frozen read more

Buckboard - Shams Skillet - American Near Me - Lakeville, Minnesota

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Classic diner fare in a typical looking diner ambiance. The waitstaff was excellent and attentive. I had the corned beef hash breakfast which was done well. The portions are large but could use a bit more seasoning to my taste. All in all a reasonable breakfast choice for reliable, good diner food. read more

Delicious! This is a bustling place on a Sunday morning. All the usual breakfast choices, actual crispy hash browns, generous portions. Old school diner vibe and super nice servers. Found this spot by accident and super glad I did! read more

I have gone to this place for 40 years...always pretty good with decent service...but nothing else has changed except prices which are on par with the nicest breakfast places anywhere... not sure they command the same price being nothing has changed in that building in 40 years, including the bathrooms... I don't mind that it's a dive. I just feel like prices should reflect that a little bit. I doubt I will go back much anymore. Well over $20 with a tip and that was with no coffee. Bummer because I have liked the place. read more

Healthy takeout breakfast (surprise!) Since having to make a few dietary adjustments, eating out has not been the easiest. However, I was very pleased when my husband brought home breakfast from a local favorite among Lakevilleans: Buckboard He ordered me a low-sodium mushroom omelette with a hint of cheddar and side of fruit (the menu item below had substitutions, fruit was subbed for toast). Also - this was take-out, so I got to enjoy in the comfort of home. But a beautiful breakfast and one I felt quite comfortable eating. Please note - the restaurant does have the atmosphere of a diner - so, not a very romantic spot. However, the staff will work hard to ensure a solid meal. read more

Buckboard - Mushroom Cheese Omelette - American Near Me - Lakeville, Minnesota

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. The Buckboard is top 5 of the thousands of breakfast places I've tried. It has a great, small town cafe feel, reasonable prices and a huge menu of breakfast favorites. Their kitchen looks so small you have to back out to change your mind but they turn out some terrific food and fast. All the staples are there and some very creative breakfast combos you need to try. Don't freak if there is a little wait, especially on weekend mornings. They turn tables fast and it's worth the wait. read more

Cost - $20-$25 per person Diet Coke: Available Meal: Ruben (subbed for Texas bread as they were out of rye) fries and a Diet Coke. First I have to say the staff is very friendly. Made me feel very comfortable being here for the first time. I wanted to check this place out for lunch and it was pretty good. The Ruben was delicious even though they were out of rye bread. Fries were crisp and Diet Coke cold. The restaurant feels like a small town dinner. I would recommend this place if you are looking for a quick breakfast or lunch. read more

Buckboard - Ruben and Fries - American Near Me - Lakeville, Minnesota

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Came for breakfast/brunch on a saturday at 11am. Server was ok, she wasnt bad or mean, she just wasnt very friendly or upbeat. I was expecting a more inviting tone of voice, instead she was just very neutral and short , to the point. We ordered a Western Omelet , it came out with no potatoes in it, they brought me a side of potatoes after i asked for them. my husband got the garbage skillet, he said it was good, his toast was pretty well burnt though, also got 1 pancake, it was good, tastes like regular pancakes youd make at home, nothing special, ive had better, but not bad. Overall i would come back, mostly because its one of the only breakfast places in this area. read more

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Awesome waitress. Genuine food, fresh water ingredients, very quick turnaround. Kudos to the kitchen! Perfect atmosphere--cozy, not noisy.

Family service,, friendly staff, quick but without rushing Only open for breakfast and until 1-1:30p. read more

Buckboard - Big generous breakfast! - American Near Me - Lakeville, Minnesota

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Couple of months ago I went there for the first time with a friend after church and I was so happy with the service and how the good tasted plus I ordered biscuits and gravy to go for my late husband and he was so so pleased with the taste read more

Customer service was.. decent. Waitress wasn't knowledgeable on the menu when asked about specific items. The food, specifically the Top Sirloin Steak & Fries, were not good. The steak was a cheap cut of meat that tasted dried out and the fries were still frozen on the inside. Could be better at breakfast time but for the price I don't intend to return. read more

Parked here at 758pm. Didn't see the small sign about towing your vehicle that was in the buckboard lot. Although buckboard was closed and the lot was empty the owner of buckboard who was driving out at 8pm called the tow company and said to have the 3 cars that were parked in his lot "towed immediately." Again the lot was empty, Restaurant was closed at 8pm. The waitress at the near by restaurant said she thought some cars were being towed. They indeed were towed. $405 per car, cash to retrieve your car. IN THE MORNING the day after. To the owner of the Buckboard. You are a disgrace to the community. A rotten human being. I really don't understand people like you. The "pain and suffering" my Wife and friends endured as well as being extorted from your tow company is beyond repair. Ironically the two cars you had towed are owned by individuals with the means to ensure fair compensation is achieved for our pain and suffering, and violating consumer protection laws, and gross negligence. This is really how you treat the people of your community? People that generate revenue for your diner? Suffice to say there are at minimum, 8 individuals who after last night, will never set foot in your establishment, and anyone reading this should think twice before helping this individual run a business. read more

Great food & servers! Just wish they served beer & wine. Brought our grand-boys there, 5 & 6 years old, very accommodating for them!!!!!

Stopped for breakfast on the way to AHS Convention in Ames, Iowa. Ratings on Yelp were pretty high so knew we would eat well.The parking lot was full, the interior was dated but clean and the hostess & waitress were both friendly and efficient. We had our food 10 minutes after ordering! Wow that's fast. I love Eggs Benedict with crispy hash browns so I went with it. Huge and delicious! I could only finish half and I hate wasting food. I wish they served half orders, and it would be fair to charge more then half price. read more

Buckboard - Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Lakeville, Minnesota

Good comfort food. I had the trash scramble and it was very tasty. You get a large portion for the price. The staff was nice and helpful. Stop on by. read more

Buckboard - a person holding a plate of food - American Near Me - Lakeville, Minnesota

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Love the food here, service was fast, anything you order here will be great. I've only gone for breakfast but I'm sure their lunch is also amazing read more

Yup ... just go there! Wait if you need ... order a skillet breakfast (any one) - yum! Or the pork chops ...perfect! Order the homemade patty sausage (or 2 orders) because it's wonderful. Perfect breakfast spot ... just GO. Service was great, coffee kept coming & it's great! read more

Buckboard - Corned beef Skillet - American Near Me - Lakeville, Minnesota

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Food was good and came out very fast while the place was busy. Had mason jars as cups that were very cute read more

Buckboard - bacon, eggs, toast, and toast on a plate - American Near Me - Lakeville, Minnesota

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Oooookay. I love it. We were seated immediately even though it's a busy Saturday morning and got our food maybe 5 minutes after we ordered. The total bill for 2 coffees and 2 breakfasts (huge portions) was $27. You can't beat that at a restaurant! This is a very family-run feeling restaurant (does that make sense?) and feels like a true gem. Additions to the menu are scribbled on posters and whiteboards all over the walls, which is sort of fun -- so many options. You can buy a breakfast here for $2.95. (Whaaaaat.) We chose the eggs Benedict and the kielbasa breakfast special. Both plates came out (as I said) 5-10 after we ordered. Huuuuge portions. Servings of hash browns bigger than my entire hand. The toast comes out buttered (I was searching for the butter on the table before I discovered this, haha) and the wait staff is VERY attentive. Amazing. Bring your neighbors, your grandparents, your aunt and uncle, your niece and nephew, your best friend, and your siblings. There's enough seating and food for them all!!! read more

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After reading the other reviews, I made sure to show up at the door by 7am to avoid the rush at this gem. We were greeted at the door by the waitress and by customers as we walked to our seats. LOVED the place already. Felt like an episode of CHEERS. Took us a while to figure out what we wanted due to the expanded menu selection. Wow. Regardless of what you want for breakfast, they've got it. Hubby ordered a simple platter, pancakes for me. Everything came out quickly and piping hot. Waitress was attentive and super friendly. We left thinking "why would you go anywhere else??" read more

The food was outstanding!! The service was incredible. And the atmosphere was so wholesome! They did raise their prices but is still worth it! read more

Food was okay.. service was nice, but the owner of the restaurant was rude to her employees and she kept staring at us and talking while we were eating. never go there please read more

Food is good but it's a very noisy atmosphere. We walked in at 9:45am on Saturday and were seated right away. The last time we were here it was so smoky we said we'd never go back. Now, thanks to Minnesota smoke free law it's much better. Glad we came back read more

Buckboard - American Near Me - Lakeville, Minnesota

Largest portioned eggs Benedict you can find in town! Love this place! Food comes out quick.

This a popular restaurant with the locals in Lakeville. Don't let the outside or inside appearance keep you from stopping by. This is a real diner in every sense of the word. The food is hearty with generous servings. We came here with family for breakfast before starting our day. The parking lot was very crowded as well as the restaurant itself. It is "seat yourself" and we were fortunate to get booth that had been cleared. Drinks and food orders were taken by a waitress who said she has worked there for years. When our food arrived quickly, I was surprised to see the generous servings. My husband said his All-American breakfast was delicious. read more

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Great spot! Breakfast was amazing! Great prices, friendly staff, and probably the best chicken fried steak and eggs we have ever had. If you are looking for great diner food, can't do better then here! read more

Buckboard - Kid's breakfast special - American Near Me - Lakeville, Minnesota

I love their staff! I take my 3 sons there every Friday before school- we call it our "Breakfast Club." We always have the same waitress who took the time to know my boys' names and their usual orders. They even somehow find a way to put a smiley face on their pancakes! Small town, family vibe here that you can't find anywhere else. Great portions too! Stop in! read more

Oh the buckboard...growing up nearby, it was the go to place for a filling and tasty breakfast or brunch. As I grew up, it became the place to go with friends after a late night out. The staff are always friendly and efficient. It does get busy on weekends and service is more quick and less chatty but that is completely understandable. The food is tasty, often a bit greasy (although again, tasty) and there are many options. They have their specials and they are posted in a couple places in the entry hall and eating areas. It is a small town diner feel so don't come seeking out a fancy, high end dining with over the top service. The restaurant is clean...although going downstairs to the bathrooms, that is another experience. Again, small town dining - nothing awful, just less than great bathrooms but it does the job. Last time I went recently there was the hand towels that rotate and are fabric - not very common anymore! Grab a cup of hot coffee, chat with the kind staff, and enjoy a hometown meal! read more

Absolutely love this place! Great food and always great service. Definitely my number one stop when I come and visit. The chipped beef gravy and toast hits home for me. Brings me back to when my great grandma made it for me as a child. Thank you Buckboard for keeping that memory alive for me. read more

Big breakfast spot if you like big portions and a little sass from your waitress. I'll be back!

Love, love, LOVE this place. Food is great, nice portions that you can easily split/share and the service is the best. You feel welcome the second you step through the door. Highly recommend visiting if you've never given it a try before. read more

Small scale establishment. Great food. Limited customer service. Atmosphere: 1/10 Customer Service: 1/10 Drink Menu: NA Food Menu: 7.5/10 read more

Really good breakfast and no nonsense environment that I tend to enjoy. Definitely worth a visit.

Good home cooking at great prices. No frills. If breakfast is what you are looking for this is the place.

Food is the best love how it come out so fast want to go there everyday to get the granny omelette workers are so nice.

This place is filled with Minnesotan cuisine. The chipped beef over toast is incredible! Please go- and please go hungry because the food is amazing and the portions are huge. read more

I love places like this ... small town feel, great hearty food and low prices. We loved everything we had here. The Farmers Skillet was loaded with meat and hash browns and covered in sausage gravy. The omelets were loaded with fillings and everything was fresh and tasty. I will come back here for sure. read more