Parking was ample and the easy…read more Walk in and grab a menu and order at counter Left-about 5 booths Right- about 10 counter tables Farther right- huge area for families and groups Dessert counter with delicious and looked homemade cinnamon rolls, fruit tarts, scones. Looked so good!! Fresh orange juice is a huge bonus. What I am used to in Mexico and love!! Ordered simple egg, 2 meats and hash browns. Eggs looked fresh and tasted good. Bacon was thick but next time will ask for a bit crunchy. Hashbrowns were browned crispy. I had pancakes added for a small price as pancakes and french toast is a specialty they are known for. Light and tasty and they have "MN maple" which was delicious. I will come back again and try a Mexican breakfast burrito. I feel like that is going to be my go to. Counter service was excellent. Ambiance is local neighborhood vibe.

Dropped into this mom and pop while I was in the area bourbon hunting…read more It appears to be a neighborhood go to. Lots of elderly friend brunches and moms with young kids. The ambiance has character Braved the texmex on the menu and ordered a barbacoa burrito. Just didn't want the pancakes omelette or French toast I think most people review on. In looking around burgers are very popular as well Back to my burrito. It's a big ass burrito. The ingredients work although it's nothing traditional about it.barbacoa is really good. Seasoned well, the amalgamation of beef, black beans , radachio, cheese, what I think is basmati rice and bell pepper works It's served with a sour cream and a creamy hot sauce on the side...I was also offered ketchup (OMG Minnesota eww) I turned it down.

Long before we moved to the Twin Cities, I saw a segment about Al's on the Food Network. I don't…read moreknow why but it really stuck with me over the years. Being a breakfast aficionado, I have no idea why it took me so long to get to Al's. My husband, who is out of the house a lot more than me, has been there several times. He has been trying to get me to go there for months. And finally we made it in February. At the time, with all the political things going on in Minneapolis, Yelp actually told me I could not write a review at the time. So I am glad now that I can come back and leave this five-star for them. So as many have said, Al's is about as old school diner as you can get. One line of stools, 14 seats or something like that. Just like Matt's Bar, there's an impossibly tiny grill and the chef makes the most amazing things on it! My husband adores the wally blues pancakes. I do think they are super tasty. They have nuts and berries and are just about the most tasty pancake you've ever had. Get one to share even if you order something else. He got the corned beef hash, which looked like basically everything you would ever want that dish to be. I got the classic benedict (the dish by which I judge all breakfast places). It was SO GOOD. It's an english muffin and a big thick slice of ham, plus the perfectly poached eggs. But the real true thing that makes this dish just baller is the generous helping of hollandaise sauce. Thick and luscious and seriously the most lemony hollandaise I have ever ever tasted. It was so good. I tried to be a lady but eventually was just sticking my finger in the leftover sauce and licking it like a toddler. I would have seriously licked the plate. The guy behind the counter smiled and said, "Yeah, our hollandaise sauce will ruin you." And he was right. Can't wait to go back for another helping. Cash only, no bathroom, street parking. Come prepared. We happened to go close to the 1 p.m. closing time and didn't have to wait at all. Pro tip.

We haven't been since moving to Mpls in 2017 so figured spring break was a good time to brave…read moreDinkytown and revisit a city staple. Went right at open, 6am, and the place (10 seats) was already mostly full. It's about as old-timey diner as you can get. Wood paneling, cash only, watching the line cooks work, and a-la-carte menu. Everyone was friendly and I love the inclusive, anti-ice vibe. Unfortunately that's kind of where the highlights end and mediocrity begins. I would describe everything as "fine" but that may be partially due to my pancake preferences. They were definitely the dense and, well, slightly gummy pancakes I don't really like. That's opposite the crispy, lacy ones at Al's and fluffy buttermilk ones at Our Kitchen. Not to mention it's like $3/oz for actual maple syrup. My partner got an egg, sausage, toast meal and it is what says on the tin. I think it's good, and I love the community support from management, but definitely riding the "institutional" status for business. I think I'd prefer Al's if in the area and Our Kitchen if South.

Excellent breakfast joint. Seems to be busy at all times, which is generally a good sign! It was…read morepacked but easy to navigate and didn't feel overly loud. I really enjoyed my chipotle Benedict and side of bacon! I was very impressed by the flavors. Please try them out if you're in the area!

We came in on a Sunday....Mother's Day no less, and thanks to their waitlist, we got in and out…read morequickly. We were coming from an appointment in Edina and assumed we'd be waiting for a while, but that wasn't the case at all. We walked in, I ran to the restroom, and they were already ready for us. The Edina location does feel a bit tight, I'm not sure why, but I would definitely recommend using the waitlist during peak times or you'll likely be waiting (there are several benches available to hang out on if you are waiting). The sourdough French toast is always my go-to, especially paired with their bacon. I should have gone with the short stack this time. That bacon is so good. I'm not sure were they get it from, but I'm a fan. Our food came out really fast. We were in and out in about 35 minutes. Typically, OPH is a five star experience, and based on the food alone, it absolutely still is. For me, the service fell a bit short this time. Both our server and others seemed a little off. For example, as we were leaving, I paused to let a server finish dropping off food at a nearby table. It was taking a bit, so I carefully moved past, which is exactly what I was trying to avoid. She turned and almost ran right into me, and the look I got in return just felt off. That said, it was Mother's Day, so giving some grace. Just not quite the usual experience.

I had the BUCATINI CARBONARA applewood smoked bacon, egg…read moreyolk*, parmigiano reggiano, and it was delicious, the pasta was al dente! I would have loved to have added a chicken breast to it, but that was not an option, nevertheless, it was perfect as it was served! Definitely going back soon.

Stopped in after a ride around the Chain of Lakes. Ate outside and it was lovely. When asked for…read morerecommendations, the waiter said that if you loved baloney sandwiches as a child, the TK Mortadella was an upscale version, basically what baloney wished it could be. I have NEVER been a fan of baloney, but something about the way he described it made me want to try it. To be safe, we also ordered a pulled pork sandwich to split both. One ordered fries and one a salad, again, to split. That TK Mortadella was sooo good! Amazing blend of flavors on delicious house-made focaccia. The pulled pork was also good, but when I go again, I'm getting the mortadella. Cute inside, very nice service. Per usual, I forgot to take pix when the food first came out, so don't judge them on presentation. :)

I love checking out local diner eats when I travel, so when I saw this place I knew it was it…read more I got the Eggy's combo, which came with pancakes, eggs, and sausage patties (my absolute favorite way to eat breakfast sausages). Everything tasted great, and the eggs with cheese were cooked perfectly. The pancakes were a good size and it did not take long for me to get my order which I really appreciate it. Definitely recommend this place to check out if you're in the Minneapolis area for a solid local breakfast spot.

The Carajillo was bold and smooth--just the right kick. The…read morepoutine? Solid. Crispy fries, real cheese curds, and that gravy. Hard to find good poutine in Texas, so this one stood out.

​I absolutely love Hen House Eatery! Getting out for brunch is a real treat for my husband and me,…read moreand this is always such a fun outing for us. ​The vibes here are fantastic, but as a gluten-free person, what really makes my tummy happy is that they can make almost anything on their menu GF! For breakfast, I ordered two slices of their cinnamon French toast, served with two eggs and bacon. To drink, I treated myself to a delicious, beautifully layered tiramisu latte. ​Another thing I absolutely love is their grab-and-go bakery case. It is so rare and refreshing to see so many clearly labeled GF treats, like their Lemon Bars and Almond Cheesecake. We couldn't resist taking some goodies to go, so we went home with a lemon bar and one of their GF Fruity Pebbles bars. ​If you're looking for a delicious, incredibly gluten-free friendly brunch spot with a great atmosphere, you have to check this place out!

Absolutely loved this gem of a breakfast place while I was in Minneapolis for a work trip! I…read morestopped by twice and both times got the tostadas - once with carnitas (my fav) and once with the chicken tinga. They also had a delicious iced banana bread latte on their special menu...the banana bread cold fold was so, so good. The second time I stopped in, I was with a coworker and they tried the avocado coffee...which was interested. It was similar to a smoothie consistency, but was definitely not my cup of tea. Overall, great service, quick meal and really delicious food.

This is a pretty busy location, but moves quickly for how many people were waiting. I'm impressed!…read moreI really liked the specials menu that had some more unique options like the maple syrup latte and crab cake Benedict I was able to order. Ambience was good and our server was attentive. Parking is in a shared lot, so it's a little hard to find parking near the restaurant. I do wish the waitlist feature was a bit more helpful - this OPH allows you to join a waitlist, but never shares where in line you are which makes it tough to gauge when to show up/join the waitlist. Overall, I'll definitely be picking this OPH over some others due to the faster service!

Came here on a Friday around 11 and loved our experience! I used to come here quite a bit a few…read moreyears ago, and the restaurant still gives me a nostalgic feel. Our server was very nice and outgoing, selling us on an upgrade we certainly didn't need but chose anyways. We ordered the eggnog latte, a hot chocolate, griddle cakes, and strawberry pancakes. Everything was delicious, and perfect if you have a sweet tooth! The pancakes were much smaller than I remembered, but it didn't matter either way because we couldn't finish our meals in the first place. They tasted just as decadent as I remembered though! Things are priced very reasonably, given the amount of food you get and quality. My only somewhat negative note is the wait time. We still had about a 40 minute wait, but I would highly recommend signing up for the wait list on the website! Still, it's all worth the wait!

This was one of the best matchas I've had in the twin cities! Not the best I've ever had but I've…read morestruggled to find good places around here. Definitely not cheap though. Mango coconut was very good but I wish I would've gotten low sweetness level. Honey double matcha was perfect at regular sweetness. Super super super nice staff and cute place! The only thing is they r closed on Sundays which is a bummer!

Thirty-Six cafe has the best matcha drinks in town, nothing more to add on that…read more Wait time was 45 minutes, Macy was so kind and seated us right away when a spot for us opened up. The cafe no longer had the pink floral decor but it's still really cute! The soufflé pancakes were pretty good. They're a fun dessert item. I wouldn't say so for breakfast since they are a little too sweet but if you've got a sweet tooth you'll definitely enjoy these. I was sad to hear they discontinued the kitchen aspect of the cafe and are focusing only on the matcha but I do understand. Best of luck with Fufu Matcha! I'll be sure to stop by whenever visiting :)