Cozy! I simply enjoy it here. Breakfast all day is hard to find. The interior is massive and there is also a beautiful exterior patio during the summer with flowers and koi fish pond. The patio allows dogs. In addition, there is a dog menu! What?! The service is always prompt and I have never had issues getting seated immediately. I believe the employees used to be part of recovery but I'm not sure if that stands true today. The vibe is whimsical and I have only ever ordered breakfast here. Therefore, I can't speak towards the lunch items. Contrary, all breakfast items hit the spot. Recently I've been enjoying the earth breakfast which is two scrambled eggs in hashbrowns with onion and covered in cheddar cheese, served with toast. The portions are large and the prices are reasonable. I've never ordered the cinnamon roll or caramel roll but I do see them in the pastry case all the time and they look phenomenal. I look forward to returning more! Thank you, Day by Day Cafe. You have a great business. read more

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It had been a good long while since I had been to Day by Day, but a family member wanted to stop in for breakfast. I had forgottwn how cute and quaint this spot it. Every booth has a little lamp light and just a nostalgic, cozy feeling. I ended up having a breakfast burrito with fruit and it was just perfect. It wasn't an overstuffed burrito and just delicious. Also, great fruit selection, not just (nasty) cantaloupe. The restaurant also has a great mission, helping those in need get on the right path. Would definitely stop in to support that alone. The food and friendliness is just a bonus. read more

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The food is delicious. Great coffee and servers. A casual place to dine with a patio in warm weather. The location is easy to find on 7th Street. A busy business with fast service. Love this place. read more

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What a WONDERFUL place! Located on 7th Street in St. Paul, you will find this longtime breakfast stalwart, slinging plates to customers for over 50 years. If I lived closer, I'd totally hit this establishment up once a week! Walking in, you will encounter what was an older building that was at one point a manufacturing plant.? I really appreciated the exposed brick and plumbing by the ceiling. The walls are adorned with an eclectic array of trinkets and tchotchkes, which provide a visual distraction while one anxiously awaits their meal. Honestly, the whole vibe here is so warm and casual, I could really hang out here for a couple of hours. The menu is wide and varied. Everything is made to order and from scratch. Our party of 4 each ordered something unique. Two things that stood out to me were our breakfasts. The eggs, served sunny-side up, were perfect. The hash browns had the perfect amount of crisp. Their sausage gravy is almost as good as mine. The bacon wasn't a sloppy piece of pork belly that looked like a cut flower that wilted in the sun after a few hours. Everything was cooked just right. I do want to mention our server (Gabby?); she was so positive and attentive. I really appreciated her efforts. I am very much coming back here again...I strongly encourage you to do so as well. read more

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Stopped on our way through to Duluth. We were able to bring our dog on the patio while we had breakfast. The menu had such a large variety of options (it smelled too good to wait to eat) Food was incredible I got an omelet with such fresh veggies & my husband got the chicken fried steak! The patio had little sculptures and artwork all over in addition to the charming little water feature. Service was incredible & so attentive. Also look at the cutest menu cover Adding to the list to come back! read more

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Lots of good food for the money. Nice interior, very lovely patio. One of us had the vegy omlette, which was quite good. The other had huevos rancheros. Good but not great. Day by Day has been here for decades because it serves good basic food, has reasonable prices and has pleasant, friendly service. read more

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Such a cool place very homey / awesome food - especially the breakfast and coffee Is great- and service is always good witch I always appreciate read more

One of my favorite breakfast spots in Saint Paul! They have plenty of space indoors and out, making it easy to accommodate large groups if you call ahead. The interior is cozy, and the patio is beautiful with a koi pond at the center. Their specialty coffees are excellent, especially the cinnamon bun latte. If you go early, their affordable breakfast options are hard to beat. A true Saint Paul staple right on West 7th! read more

The outdoor patio is awesome. Don't order the sesame chicken stir fry. No Asian flavor, mostly shredded cabbage with very little carrots and broccoli. They gave me a bottle of soy sauce to flavor this dish. So disappointing. My husbands veggie sandwich was good! read more

I love coming here in the summer Brenda is one of my favorite servers! I love the back patio- i don't recommend if you're scared or allergic to bees! it's good dinner food, simple straight to the point classics ya know! read more

Come to this place for the ambiance. The back patio is an oasis and a perfect spot for a brunch with friends or a date. The inside back room feels like sitting in a library. The space is really cozy. This is a great place for a slow meal and if you don't want to be bothered by servers. The paying situation was a bit confusing because we didn't have a consistent server and the people up front were busy in a conversation together when we went to try and settle up. The food was diner food. The hash browns were nice and crispy. Most of the dishes need a bit of salt added, but it was a very Midwestern Mom type meal. It's very unassuming from the outside. Parking is street parking. read more

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I went to get the Valentine's Day special chocolate cupcakes at Brake Bread and I was told they wouldn't be ready til 10. So I was forced to come here. Someone was pulling out of a handy parking spot on the corner. I was super impressed by the entrance. It's like a hallway and very warm. Also that there is an enter door and an exit only door. Somebody's thinking. I sat at the first booth cause it's well lit. I got the early bird special for $12. I got a coffee and it's Dunn Bros. medium roast. Delicious. I love how they give you a pot even for one person. I love the cute small cups that remind me of the old fashioned ones they used on trains. I got 2 perfectly OE eggs. The hash browns were beautifully, finely shredded but on the light side, golden would be better. The bread was odd. I got the multigrain toast, yet it was toasted on the outside but soft on the inside when you bit into it. I got standard sausage links. The menu was super impressive and there are many corned beef offerings. Made me think of St. Patrick's Day. What a happy unplanned visit I had. read more

Stumbled upon this restaurant while looking for a breakfast place and we are so happy we did! Genie did such a great job serving and was extremely friendly. For breakfast, I had an omelet with the wild rice toast and it was awesome. I had never had wild rice bread and I am happy that I was able to try it out! read more

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Really delicious underrated brunch spot! I was surprised to find the place relatively empty on a weekend morning. The restaurant is very home-y and is filled with traditional booths. The server greeted us like family! The menu is huge so it was hard to decide what to get. I ended up getting the scrambled eggs with cream cheese and added hash browns. My husband ordered buttermilk pancakes and a friend ordered french toast. Everything was so good! The coffee for the table was delicious too. It felt like I was eating a home-cooked meal. Can't wait to come back some time and try more of the menu! There really is something for everyone. read more

Best New England Clam Chowder I've ever had. Excellent service as well. Nice ambiance. read more

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My fave restaurant in St. Paul 100%! I have been coming here since I was a kid and it doesn't change much over the years. The food is always reliable, and the vibe is always cozy. The patio is dog friendly. Good strong coffee! read more

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Chef note to kitchen staff: clean your knife and cutting board before you cut fresh fruit. The cantaloupe tasted like onions. read more

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Always great food! I love their quiche of the day. Open, louder environment, but the servers are very good.

Super solid diner. Exactly what you think you're getting. Very cool "library" room, with great windows and an airy feel. Food was quick and very good. Again, you k ow exactly what to expect from this diner. Servers were timely and efficient. read more

Such a wide variety of options available in the menu for breakfast and lunch, the perfect place for picky eaters because they seriously have everything. The outdoor patio area is one of the cutest patios in the twin cities with a quirky, homey vibe (: Servers were amazing, friendly and attentive. Definitely one of my favorite brunch spots read more

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Excellent place for breakfast. Probably one of the best omelets I've ever had. Many quality ingredients from which to choose. I will definitely be a repeat customer. read more

I was looking for a coffee shop with outdoor seating for this end of worlds pandemic, HOWEVER, I found something even better. Day by Day is the premium local cafe that I have found in Saint Paul so far. The patio in the back is ridiculously perfect. To start there is a full fountain with chairs and tables with chairs around. There is a deck area with larger tables that can seat up to 8 comfortably. The inside is smaller with a nice looking booths though. The aspect where true 5 star restaurants are made is their massive amounts of COVID precautions. They have inside socially distanced seating. They had air-fresheners equipped with chemicals that kill the virus. The menu's are QR codes. The servers stand 6 feet away when taking orders. Day by Day v COVID is justly compared to the USA v Japan in WWII. ( Too far? nah you haven't been here yet!) The patio has a nice chill vibe, no music, but plenty of background noise to make conversations comfortable. They just apparently moved their pizza oven in front of the store so that its more accessible. My server was (still is) definitely the nicest server in the entire universe not even exaggerating. Perfect Cafe for brunch or lunch or anytime in between. haha stay frosty my friends read more

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I'm a long time fan of Day by Day Cafe. I tend to eat out at breakfast, so the breakfast food is primarily what I get. My husband and son are usually very happy with the more substantial hash & egg options, but I always get the pig's eye porridge - steel cut oatmeal and wild rice go really well, and you can choose to have hazelnuts and raisins and brown sugar with milk to go over it. The place is pretty and eclectic with lots of wood and sunlight & funky knick knacks. The service has never disappointed us. read more

So this is a favorite place to go when in the St Paul area. The food is great, service is too. The ambiance, well...quirky. I love sitting outside there but couldn't on this trip, too many bees. The outdoor area is just fun, lots of layers to it. The inside could use a little updating, but it kind of adds to its quirky esthetic. If you love quirky art, check out the murals in the bathrooms!!! read more

We had the nicest time today outside in the patio. Great service and my cubano sandwich was great! Highly recommend both the food and the setting. Inside seating would be great in the winter and looks warm and cozy with all the blonde wood booths. Looking forward to returning. Note grand daughter LOVES their children's menus! read more

Great outdoor atmosphere! I wanted lunch but was abruptly told we were 20minutes too early...so I had avocado toast, it was tasty; they left off the tomatoes and some other things so the plate was sadly bare...but I pointed it out and they brought 3 small cherry tomatoes on a plate. Lol. Ok. Staff was friendly & attentive. read more

i love it here, such a funky place with amazing food. shoutout to my grandpa for making this place. read more

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We're kind of suckers for anything described as quirky or funky, so we thought we tried this little gem for lunch. It was wonderful! I had the chicken/strawberry salad and my wife had the tuna avocado salad both were excellent. The restaurant really does have a casual quirky vibe - lots of unique items make out the decor. The prices are very reasonable - both of our salads were around $14; it was more than enough food for a lunch. We went around 1:00pm; I think this would be an outstanding place to eat a leisurely breakfast/brunch. There is a beautiful little outdoor seating area (we didn't go out side - it was 95 degrees out). The staff are also friendly and engaging. Strongly recommend! read more

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This place is nice! Homey. Brick. Vintage. Lots of wood. Happy customers. Great, friendly service. Good food. Good prices. Funky looking courtyard. I have to come back in the summer. read more

Some may call it divvy but I prefer homey. My daughter & granddaughters and I always find time to gather here for breakfast a few times a year. I've been hooked on their scrambled eggs with onions and cream cheese forever. But as of today I'm ordering it with smoked salmon. Oh no I ate it and forgot a picture...delicious! read more

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Stopping here was my treat after a visit to the dentist (no Novocain). I had cheesy hash browns with egg and Bobby had the buckwheat pancakes, full stack. My English muffin came nicely crisp, just as I had ordered (I think Day by Day is the only breakfast place that manages to do a crisp one) and the egg, perfect as well. A side of half bacon, half sausage offered tasty full-flavored meats we quite enjoyed. The buckwheat pancakes with blueberries were massive and delicious. Service here is extraordinary. We ate on the patio which has a delightful ambience with a goldfish pond, plantings, and sculpture. This is a quirky, fun, and delicious breakfast and lunch stop. Do try it. read more

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PIZZA PIZZA PIZZA! Come here for the Wood-fired Pizza!! If you don't know, they have pizza and wood fired sandwiches as well! Turkey breast, Brie and berry jelly... come on!! Chicken, mozz and pesto... do it!! We came in at 6:30, and we got the pleasure of talking to the pizza chef and getting the low down our ingredients. Wow! He made the dough earlier in the day (no frozen stuff here), he grilled the chicken in the pizza oven, and grated fresh cheese. This is the real reall! I walked out to the pizza oven, as he stoked the fire and got ready for pizza #2. Why 2 pizzas? Cuz it's that good! The rise in the crust was perfect, it wasn't floppy, and the ingredients were FRESH! Looking forward to farmer's market weekends... cuz you know that pizza is gonna be seriously delicious! Only open til 8.. so order early... and if you're down at Bad Weather Brewery... then order early! This is NOT just a breakfast corner any more!! read more

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Very poor quality food, bland, burnt coffee, and high prices. We were looking forward to come here because we heard it was "the place" to go for breakfast. But we were only disappointed. read more

Good lunch spot. Our server was really friendly and attentive. I had the Cubano sandwich, my husband had the patty melt and the kids had a burger and grilled cheeses. All were great. read more

Amazing food, fantastic customer service, love the music and outdoor patio with koi pond with fish and for anybody like me with food allergies it's a great place to eat at as well. It's nice and relaxing to and they sometimes have art for sale from local artists it's quite nice read more

I lived this place. What a hidden gem. We saw it on W 7th and decided to pop in for lunch. Was pleasantly surprised by the hidden garden area in the back. The service was excellent and the food was generously portioned and delicious. We'll be back when we're in the area. read more

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I ordered a breakfast for my wife at a local hospit. The food at the hospital isn't the greatest and she was thrilled to get good food delivered! read more

I wanted something to go and I'm glad I made the decision to stop in !! The special egg bake with the hollandaise sauce was so delicious!! They really know how to season food ! It was really nice to get my to go order in such a short time , and the staff was so friendly! I forgot to grab some jelly for my toast and I looked in my bag and they had all-ready gave me some ! read more

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For my last meal of my Twin Cities trip, my friend brought us to Day by Day for breakfast. The cafe has strong "quirky neighborhood diner" feels from decor to service to their community values. (They are dedicated to providing work for folks at risk of underemployment!) We sat in a back dining room, which was like a library and sunroom in one and overlooks their adorable (dog friendly) patio complete with koi ponds and container gardens. The food was typical diner food, nothing super special to report but certainly not bad. I had picked my own ingredients for an omelette and was a little bummed that the breakfast potatoes were actually just hash browns. My friend was much happier with the Coby Special and more than willing to take my leftovers home. All in all, we had a tasty and filling meal with friendly service in a cozy cafe - the perfect ending note for my long weekend trip. I would definitely come back here if I lived in the area! read more

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The food is Wonderful. I had steak, eggs, loads of hashbrowns, toast and a huge Mocha. loved it and ate it ALL. exceptional service, very kind people!!! must go and enjoy huge menu Small quaint cafe read more