This place has simply the best breakfasts around! The French toast is AMAZING. And believe me when I say to only order one or two slices to begin with... Probably only one. This is a hole in the wall type of joint that I've been going to for years. It's just delicious!! read more

We came here for breakfast. There is a large menu selection. It was your typical diner breakfast. Nothing fancy, just tasty and filling. My complaint would be that the coffee was terrible- very watery. read more

Tasty big cheese hamburger, but establishment is cash only an ATM is in the restroom area.

The French toast with goo is everything other reviewers said it was. It is a must try! The service is fast and efficient, even with a full Restraunt we never felt ignored, coffee refilled with out ever asking. The food was spot on. Will definitely be a regular here! read more

This is exactly the type of cafe/diner you Expect to find in Northern MN. Good food (not a lot of healthy alternatives though). Waitstaff if pleasant, only complaint and it's a minor one, is it still has a faint odor of smoke but that's my only complaint. read more

This restaurant is closed, due to an electrical fire. The sign says it will reopen...

Congrats on being a contender for the unfriendliest restaurant in Northern Minnesota or the known universe. No greeting as we entered or instructions on where to sit. Restaurant is shabby and poorly maintained. After a few awkward moments, my wife and I left and went to the friendly nearby McDonalds where hospitality still exists. Nothing Great about this ramshackle cafe. read more

Great for breakfast. Older cafe, but the food was good. You know the food is good when the locals fill the place. Very busy. Friendly staff and a fairly quick turn around. read more

This place has solid food at a great price! I got a sunshine burger- the egg was cooked perfectly, they cooked the bacon to order. The fries were extra but WORTH IT. It's a cash only establishment but they have an ATM on site. There's a railroad theme going on but I kind of loved it. read more

We used to eat breakfast at McDonald's at about 10 am on the last day of our week long annual fishing trip near Park Rapids. That was our tradition for about 10 years-- mainly for the FAST food so we could all head out toward home-- a 10-12 hour drive... The McDonalds in PR is however is slow and always messed up our order so we would end up being there for 45 minutes... We like to walk around downtown PR after that for a few minutes so this year we looked for a new breakfast option near downtown... Yelp led us to this place and we loved it!! I'm sure this is the best diner in town. Everyone was thrilled with the food. The biscuits and gravy were super and a half order was like most places' full order in size. Hashbrowns- perfect. French toast-- let me say it was most incredible!!! Order it! And do NOT forget to order the GOO sauce to go on it. The GOO is basically a banana foster sauce brought to you warm and a big serving to boot. They should ask anyone ordering FT if they want goo but our lady didn't. I just noticed it on the menu for $.50 and asked her what it was.. When she said warm carMel sauce with bananas and pecans I almost said well being me 3 orders for a buck fifty- TG I didn't cause one is more than enough! Ok so maybe I'm overly thrilled with the place simply because we were able to talk my dad out of the dollar menu at McD's.... But really I think you'll be happy :) read more

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Excellent. The service was fantastic and the food was exactly what I had hoped. It has the small town diner feel and was a thoroughly enjoyable breakfast. read more

Great location and very reasonable prices. We've always had good luck here. The food is great and the portion sizes are decent. It can get very busy at times but their business is good because of that. The staff is friendly as well. I really like this restaurant. read more

Quick, classic and cheap. No complaints here. I had the breakfast wrap (bacon! Tots! Sausage and green pepper) and it hit the spot. The portions are big so this is a great place to fuel up before a day on the lake. read more

Well worth the visit! Breakfast is awesome! Excellent service! Might not look like much driving by but it is your classic comfort food!! Awesome!! read more

If your in the area and looking for a great breakfast this is the place. When we are in Park Rapids during breakfast time we stop here.

Good food, French toast was perfect. The diner is a walk back in time. I'm glad to see it is still here. I'll be back.

Amazing food and fast service. Staff was very friendly. Definitely will stop again on our next trip through there.

Just a great place for a solid breakfast. The French toast is really tasty, not your standard square but yummy. Also had a plate that covered almost everything on the menu...eggs smoked sausage, biscuits and gravy, hash browns. Could have left with a box but was too full (and camping anyway). Will be back read more

Stopped for breakfast before heading to Itasca state park. BEST BISCUITS AND GRAVY YOU'LL HAVE IN THE NORTH! Yes, I am excited about this! Dense homemade biscuits with creamy gravy. No "food service" flavor here! Friendly, and courteous staff. A throwback to what is slowly disappearing from the American dining landscape...the local cafe. A must try! read more

Good breakfast, straight up. No frills. Hometown cafe. Eggs, coffee & old folks. Cooks singing in the back is a bonus (we sat at the counter)! Haha An elderly regular left his mint & she brought it out to him, saying "Lyle, you forgot your mint!" Love places like this. read more

Awesome breakfast great service! My coffee cup never went empty. Recommend country fried steak. The coffee tasted great, they must use filtered water read more

This place is very overrated it is very old and the food is not very consistent. The problem in this town is there is only on other place to eat breakfast.I would suggest going to the grocery store and buying breakfast and cooking at home. read more

Now that our favorite go-to place is open again after a recent fire, we stopped in for Sunday breakfast. We were delighted to see that other than the new walls and ceiling, nothing has changed! Same great service, same hot delicious food, all served promptly and with a smile. The place was packed and the food took just a bit longer to get to us, but still amazingly fast in spite of it. Our favorite is the French Toast - best in the country!! Have had their regular breakfasts, biscuits and gravy, omelets - all great!! The only thing we noticed is that with the pine ceiling the noise level was higher. Or was it the crowd of people enjoying the place, too!! read more

Went for breakfast after a camping trip at Itasca. Wonderful breakfast! Just what my girlfriend and I were looking for after being in the wilderness all weekend! Huge portions, cheap prices, awesome small town dinner atmosphere!! TIP! - one of those place where you walk in and seat yourself. If it's your first time, look like you know what you're doing and grab the first open table you see! read more

Best and the cheapest place to get breakfast highly recommended supper and lunch are good to lot healthier for you than McDonald's or Burger King sunshine specials the best by The time you're done eating your full. read more

The place looks super sketchy, but the food is surprisingly delicious! A trip up north wouldn't be complete if we didn't stop here to eat breakfast or lunch. I love this place! read more

Good breakfasts,great omelettes ,try the Empire Builder! Yes locals eat there,best day is the day after Labor Day

If you are looking for "down home Americana" you need look no further. We love the breakfast. The French toast with their homemade"goo" is a favorite. You can not go wrong with the biscuits and gravy or the omlettes. Relax and meet the locals, you will not be disappointed. read more

Great breakfast place! The food is great and the service is also good. Overall a great Saturday morning coffee café.

Dam good food every time! The hot beef is a good choice or try Lances home made chili! My two favorite meals to eat there and the food prices you can't beat as the "FAST FOOD" joints in town are more money and the food is terrible compared to THE GREAT NORTHERN! read more

The coffee stays flowing, the caramel rolls are soft and delicious. Food was fast and service was excellent

Ate here for breakfast. Good home cooking, friendly waitstaff, nice hometown feel. The locals were very entertaining. Cash only, but they do have an ATM in the back. read more

You want down home diner/comfort food? This is the place to get it. My husband's family is from this area and if we plan to go out to eat while visiting this is my first choice! read more

Like the other reviewers, I enjoy this place. Good food...good people.... I rarely miss breakfast here, when I'm in town.