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    Family Cafe & Diner

    4.9 (24 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Lynne C.

    Came in for brunch on Monday and had a lovely experience - we used to live in new Hope and never came across this gem. So glad my sister found it so we could give it a try! I ordered the French toast that came with bacon, but our family was a party of six so pretty safe to say we had a plethora of the menu. My nieces who are fairly picky eaters even enjoyed their pancakes and Mac & cheese kids meal! Staff was incredibly sweet and even came to sing happy birthday to a patron with a candle lit cupcake! It was so adorable :) the restaurant is well sized and accommodating so don't let the strip mall presence deter you! Highly recommend you give it a try

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    Ciboney R.

    Yum! This spot in Crystal is a hidden gem. It's your typical hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant, but any ethnic food is best served at places like these. The staff are so kind and food is amazing. We ordered the Chilequiles, Bistec a la Mexicana, and Enchiladas Swiss. The horchata was delightfully cinnamon-y, I loved this one. They also have a good parking lot so parking isn't a hassle. This place is family owned and a great BIPOC-owned local business to support!

    Denver omelette with a side of salsa. Hash browns.

    You have to eat here for breakfast too! It was delicious and well prepared. Nice little surprise for us and we will definitely be back. Highly recommend.

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    Katie M.

    This casual family-owned hole-in-the-wall, tucked into a strip mall, is the kind of spot you might drive right past -- but don't! It's cozy, unpretentious, and feels like a local favorite. Definitely the kind of place you can roll into wearing sweatpants and a baseball hat and feel totally at home. We came in for breakfast and had a great experience all around. The service was super friendly and welcoming, and the food was fantastic. Highlights for us were the breakfast burrito (hearty and paired well with their salsa), the chorizo and eggs (perfectly seasoned with a nice kick), and the champurrado, which was rich, warm, and seriously delicious. If you're looking for a relaxed spot with great food and genuine service, Family Cafe and Diner is it. We'll definitely be coming back.

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    Risa Y.

    A quaint Mexican family owned restaurant. My boyfriend and I were seated quickly and the service was fast for breakfast. We ordered the "The Cleveland", which was two eggs, hash browns, choice of breakfast meat (we got sausage) and toast. The hash browns were HUGE and crispy. Very filling breakfast. Good coffee!

    Carne Asada & Alpastor deal
    Andre H.

    Nice quaint family owned restaurant that puts out great food. Always greeted with a smile and the food comes out quick. My favorite dish from here is Pedro's stuffed hashbrowns! Some of the Best hashbrowns in the twin cities without a question.

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    Eileen B.

    This place is authentic Mexican food and the staff is so nice and welcoming. We went for breakfast but I recommend going there for lunch and dinner. I ordered the ranchero skillet with pork sausage peppers onions on top of hash browns with 2 eggs over easy on top. Enough food to feed a few people. My daughter ordered cinnamon French toast which looked and smelled heavenly. My son in law pancakes and bacon which he ate every bit. I love supporting local family owned businesses. There is so much love put into the food

    This small family run cafe is a gem. It's hidden a bit, but is easily accessible from Hwy 81 & Bass Lake Road, in Crystal. It was affordable and delicious. I didn't think to take a picture of the food prior to gobbling it down. Make sure to try the stuffed hash browns, especially if you like cheesy potato bake. The service was outstanding. They greeted us immediately upon entering and our waitress was very attentive. I will be back and hopefully you will give them a try.

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    Monique H.

    Oh my goodness, I'm so glad these folks are here! I noticed a few months ago that this small restaurant had opened up in my neighborhood and after eating here twice...this is going to be dangerous. My first order was your standard breakfast: eggs, bacon, hash browns, etc. It was really good and the bacon was exactly how I like it...crispy. Then I got to noticing their other offerings and made a note to come back for something more authentic. The restaurant is owned by a super friendly Latinx couple and they have pupusas, tortas, menudo, and loads of other delicious items. I got the pupusas which come in an order of three. I settled on a mixture of pork, beans, and cheese because I couldn't decide which to get. The outside had a nice crispness to it and the filling was incredibly flavorful. I am so happy that I stopped in here. Love local and stop in for some friendly faces and excellent food!

    Not on the menu but they fulfilled our request, chorizo and eggs
    Rachelle K.

    This place is a hidden gem. The owners are so sweet and want to make sure you enjoy your food. We went for breakfast but we are definitely coming back for dinner! This place is a must.

    2 asada taco, 2 al pastor tacos, rice & beans.

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    Great food, service. All food cooked to order. Family owned. We go there all the time!

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