After many years of hearing about Mickey's Diner, my husband and I decided to have a "Saint Paul Day" and go to some of the places we've always heard about but haven't tried yet, so we took a day off work and traipsed around St Paul. We decided to start the day at Mickey's Diner as it's an icon and definitely a place everyone should try out. We went at about 9:30am on a Thursday so obviously not a busy time, and got right up to the counter. Got a cup of coffee (very good--dark and rich), and I ordered "The Twos" and my husband ordered the BLT. The Twos comes with two pancakes, two slices or bacon or sausage, and two eggs. The person behind the counter was in training which was great fun for me as I got to learn some things as the line cook taught her (timing things, identifying doneness, how to make an over-medium egg correctly etc). It was really a treat for me because being a line cook in a diner is an art form and being able to learn some of that was a lot of fun for me and will improve my own breakfast cooking at home! My husband got the BLT and fries. Very basic sandwich but good ingredients, and the fries were perfect so I stole some from him when he wasn't looking! Good stuff :) There isn't a lot of room in here and if you take a seat during a busy time I would imagine that they will push you to figure out what you want pretty quickly so that they can turn over the counter/tables. I'd read that they could be pretty abrupt with people, but I found them very friendly and really enjoyed the experience. There is a parking lot right next door which was really helpful for easy parking. The menu has the standards and the food comes out really hot and really fast! It was a wonderful way to start the day and experience a St Paul icon :) read more

fun concept, slow service, cold staff... except for one fellow who was unfortunately transferring off his shift. the food is nothing more than what's in your kitchen fridge. eggs, toast, breakfast meat. some other stuff i guess...but this is a review coming from a vegetarian. the raisin toast was good (?!). i can't understand why our food took so long when we were the only table waiting for food and the menu and what we ordered was so simple. anyhow, it's cramped (duh it's a dining cart). the regulars here are assholes and the staff might need a raise. read more

One of a kind. We went for breakfast and had a buttery 3 egg omelette and I had a "healthy" BLT (my description, not theirs.) Generous with the coffee, lots of food for the price, and a rare nostalgic experience, everyone should eat here for a breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night once while in St Paul. Shawn's tip: Don't look at the floor. My second tip - on a Sunday morning, get there by 9:30 to ensure you get seated within a couple of minutes...plus then expect to wait as the griddle does it's best to keep up with the orders! read more

Mickey's Diner gets five stars in the same way that Niagara Falls gets five stars or watching the Cubs play baseball at Wrigley Field gets five stars or riding the Cyclone at Coney Island gets five stars. Mickey's is history. It's one of those utterly rare artifacts from the past that remains almost completely what it has always been, without being in any way a museum. It's a place where you can absolutely feel the past and the present come together in a single experience. As such, it is almost above evaluation. It's simply the quintessential example of what it is. It's a diner. A wonderful, glorious diner. It's not in the least bit elevated (nor even quite clean). It is simple American food, the food that our grandparents ate, in the place that our grandparents ate it. At the very stools. On that same counter. In its own way then, eating at Mickey's is like dining at "La Couronne" or one of the other great, ancient restaurants of France. It's the opportunity to taste something authentic to a place, a country, a culture. And that is a very rare experience indeed. read more

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My co-worker and I rolled into MN airport around 7AM for a 10AM meeting. It was really cold out and we were both tired, probably hung over, so are we made our way to the meeting we ran across Mickey's! Nothing at that moment seemed more perfect! As soon as you walk in, you feel like the clock rolled back about 60 years! We sat the counter where I awed at the old ovens and then promptly brought back to reality when she was rudely asking for my order. She just zipped me a coffee and told me to wake up. I just went for the standard American breakfast- eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, toast. No complaints- I loved the food and it was perfectly greasy. The waitress was nice but her attitude helped make the place what it is. When I'm back in MN, I'm going to hit this place again. It probably won't be as good as the first time but it was an experience I'll never forget! read more

If kitsch and character were all that mattered, Mickey's would shine. It's a Twin Cities' institution and their doors haven't been locked in the ~30 years this earth has had to put up with my shenanigans (they're open 24/7 365 days a year). As others have stated repeatedly, Mickey's oozes old-school charm and service is generally no nonsense and very efficient. The fact that it's in a converted rail car only adds to the experience. Food-wise, it's your average greasy spoon, nothing more and nothing less. While generally not my bag, it is efficient for heading off an impending hangover. Along with reasonable prices it's a fine place to cure the drunchies and soak up a little bit of St. Paul history. read more

We've been wanting to come here for some time and finally made it on our last trim to Minnesota (my husband was born and raised there). I don't know what I was expecting and didn't read the reviews going in so when it came to the food saying it was disappointing is an understatement. We ordered the Classic, which is a cheeseburger (extra charge if you want lettuce and tomato), hashbrowns (you can sub fries) and a side of Mulligan stew. The burger patty was dry and lacked flavor, fries were luke warm, and the stew, although looked flavorful, lacked flavor and salt. The apple pie came cold and falling apart. We had our eyes on the fried chicken but the waitress said that its really bad and that we shouldn't order it so we took her word for it. Service was not bad. The ambiance and nostalgia factor is definitely there. It's a pretty cool place to check out once but as others said - DO NOT GO FOR THE FOOD. read more

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Gave it a 3 from OWN "preference" and experience. Basically came 2 get some breakfast and decided 2 finally try this place. If ur looking 4 a fairly quick sit-down experience....and a heart attack, this is the spot!!! Lol...this s*** is so greasy I literally felt my heart and veins quiver. Some people r looking 4 that...but I am not. I maybe shoulda known better but oh well. The cool thing about this place is that it really feels like an old-school cafe/diner!!! The bad wuz the greasiness of the food...I feel a lil nauseated right now but again, that is me. I've recently been cutting down greasy and fatty food for the last year in coming to this place was probably not the best choice lol!!! Also didn't really like the way the waitress with the glasses treated me...super rushed and a "juss get it over with" attitude. The African American gentleman was excellent tho...very welcoming and answered all my questions about the menu without making me feel dumb like the waitress did. Will I come back??? Most likely not...but only because of my healthier food choices I wanna make. read more

Mickey's Diner - Reminds me of them old movie cafe/diners lol - Diners Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Wow, what a cute little restaurant. It looks kinda like a car, parked on the side of the street, apparently this place was in a movie (can't remember the name). Any way we came in on a Saturday morning per recommendations from our hotel concierge, and the whole experience was great. The place is pretty small.. probably holds like 30-40 pole at most, if you come alone you're required to sit at the bar, but if you have a party of 2 or more you're welcome to take one of the 4 booths, however everyone must order a minimum of $3 items. We went with their Mickey breakfast which came with your choice of bread, eggs, hash brown and your choice of meat. It was huge! But very satisfying. I loved the hash browns, the top was nice and crispy but the center was a little softer.. honestly tasted like mash potatoes. Each booth has a cute little jukebox and for 25 cents you can select a song of your choice. The service was great, and apparently we came at a good time because 20 minutes after arriving, there was a line of people waiting for seats. read more

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The greasy spoons of all greasy joints, but pretty good food and pretty good service. I prefer to go when it's not that busy which is rare, because it's always busy. Stopped in after arriving very late from a flight and was hungry like the wolf. This is all that was open. Big plus for the 24 hour factor. Burgers are tasty. Breakfast fare even better. Love their pancakes and hash browns. read more

I was intrigued by this dining car, and was told on the bus tour that passed it by that the grumpy old men scene was filmed there. Made hubby stop for a bite to eat. They do have a minimum price to pay to sit in a booth, because there are so few of them. I had the bottled cream soda, and a patty melt with fries. Hubby just wanted a grilled cheese sandwich. Lucky for us both were NOT dripping in grease. The bread was firm and while the fries were tasteless, the food hit the spot. read more

Good diner food! The coffee is hot and delicious. The buttermilk pancakes were great. You have to love the ambience of old train car dining. It's a must stop when in St.Paul! read more

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How could I forget about this place? It's like a little greasy spoon from Heaven! I love the fact that this place is 24 hours too, because there have been many-a-evenings that I NEEDED this place. You sit down in what looks like an old streamline trailer, in a dingy booth, in a restaurant that even after the smoking ban has passed you can STILL smell the faint smell of a Lucky Strike (or Misty if you count the woman that would normally be smoking behind the counter). The food here, it's just great american comfort food! It's not supposed to be fancy, it's supposed to make you feel heavy, lethargic, and comforted. I haven't been back in a while, but as I recall they also had a fine menu of what I would call traditional pies. This isn't what I would call first choice food, but it is definitely a place to consider if you are looking for a little treat from a truck stop, in the middle of a city. read more

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On the run from the po-po? Don't come here. We could have made an awesome drinking game out of how many police cars we saw drive by! For those law-abiding citizens, grab a seat at Mickey's. Prime diner food with the prices to match. Love their burgers. And I do love their baked beans; hearty and plentiful. Great place, and parking is easy, since they've got a lot. read more

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The Dining Car is awesome. Many celebrities have visited this place and a movie was filmed here. It was the perfect dining experience and easy to get to in an Uber from downtown Minneapolis. Mickey's was exactly what you'd expect at a local diner...lots of people at the counter and the staff knowing their names and orders. We enjoyed sitting at the counter, watching the cook make the food and bantering with the waitress. They were really friendly and entertaining. It looked like the Potatoes O'Brians were a very popular item. It looked like a huge pile of potatoes with meat and peppers. We didn't get that but I had the Classic which came with a cheeseburger and stew and Steve had the Mickey's Special which was a burger with a side of Beans. It was all tasty! We're glad we got to mark this off our list on our visit to Minnesota. read more

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An iconic diner experience. Mickey's Diner is a staple of downtown St. Paul for a reason and continues to thrive based on its delicious food, good prices and traditional diner car experience. Due to the limited seating, always expect that Mickey's will be busy, but each visit is always worth the time spent. Don't forget to add a strawberry shake to your meal! read more

After spending our 2nd day in the Twin Cities we happened to drive by a cool looking diner car. We noticed that they offer free parking, just another reason to stop and eat here. It was about 4ish and I decided that breakfast would hit the spot. Got 2 pancakes, scrambled eggs and 2 slices of bacon. Man the pancakes were so soft and fluffy - they were awesome! What made them perfect is the side of real butter and warm maple syrup that is served with them. My husband commented that he has seen this diner car on a Food Network show but couldn't recall which one. Turns out its true, I took a pic of the back of the menu that tells some stories about the diner. I was looking around and thought whoa this place is small but when we were in the parking lot you can see how they expanded the place back to fit in a storage area, bathroom and such. Friendly waitresses and great service. We need more places like this in my city! This diner is in need of a paint job on the outside, it would make it a whole lot more appealing and would pretty up the place.. read more

Mickey's Diner - the back of the menu - Diners Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I've been here numerous times over the years and I'm always excited to go. My latest visit I had the buckwheat pancakes which were just fine and a side of hash browns. What I really should have done was just order the hash browns because it was a medium plate full of them. (Freshly cut fried potatoes) We sat at the counter this time right in front of the cook station and it was very enjoyable to watch him work. You get what you ask for at "classic" prices. Mickey's, forever a beacon in the late night. Delicious and perfect. read more

Whats good whats good... I don't mean to stereotype, but I'm gonna... But before I do, I just want to say that I LOVE THIS JOINT! Speaking of Joint, since yall brought it up, I have a feeling that this place hires formerly incarcerated folks, and in my book, I will support any business that does. Why do I say that you ask? See, I am formerly incarcerated and you know; we just kinda know. Besides, dude said, with a certain look on his face say to me, "Aye, you Nate?" Me: "Nah man, not me..." Dude: "You look like this dude I met a while back..." Anyhow, it has a joint lexicon to it, so that my guess. Now, back to Mickeys, this place is down like James Brown, old, rustic, slow diner service, one table order cooked at a time... Its cramped, its dope as f***! I loved it, and the lady behind the counter was funny, the chef had a great attitude, the dudes in the back where friendly; just like true folks from the joint, you feel me? Check it out, check it out! And forget that Caribou Latte crap, dont bring other business into other business... ettiquitte bro! read more

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Great spot for a cool scene, a staple to St. Paul scene. Feels Kinda dumpy, cob webs and kinda dirty but it's also part of the style I suppose. Food was same as any diner, nothing special. Single cheese burger $3.95 Fries $3.50 2 Pancakes and sausage $9.95 There is a few parking spots next to the diner, otherwise paid street parking. It's a cool spot if you want to eat somewhere "different" "unique" in St. Paul. read more

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I loved the place. It puts the "Greasy" in Greasy spoon. When I came in the grill guy sassed me and the friendly waitress set me down in a grimy, worn booth and served me one of the best hamburgers I've had in years. I sat in that grand old diner, and told the waitress all I wanted was the Jukebox to work so I could hear Dell Shannon's "Runaway" and she went in the back room, brought out a Bluetooth speaker and played it loud for me. I loved it. If you are a clean freak, or a germaphobe, you won't like it. But if you want to sit in a real old school diner and eat a real hamburger, it can't be beat. read more

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If you are coming to Mickey's Diner and you are sober/seeking this place out as your go to dinner, then something is wrong with you. If you are looking for that early in the morning just got off the plane/need something to soak up the contents of my stomach, then you found the right place. Mickey's is a classic diner meaning they serve greasy but delicious food. You won't find super fresh and seasonal items here, but you will get some of the best damn pancakes of your life. Mickey's to me is a staple for those early mornings or late nights. Personally I love their blueberry pancakes. I think they put something in it to make it more delicious. They can also fry you up a mean egg, do a decent job with bacon, and make crispy hash browns. The service here reflects sort of what this place is. We were served by a rough and gruff guy who had little patience for nonsense. When most of your clients are coming in after a night on the town, it is expected that you don't have a high tolerance for crap. Again though you aren't coming here for the A+ customer service. Mickey's is the kind of place that you need when things are rough and the night is cold. Their hot pancakes will fill a special part of your heart. It isn't the kind of place you go to impress a date or show off the high culinary skills of the Twin Cities. Take it for what it is and you will have a five star experience. 79/100 read more

Old school diner! Excellent food and great service! Love this place. And they're open 24 HOURS!!!! read more

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I don't even know where to begin, but if you look at my pictures that is supposed to be an omelette I asked for bacon, sausage and jack cheese, that is a scrambled fluff egg on top of bacon strips, don't even wanna know what white stuff is on there, literally the grossest tasting meal I've ever seen or eaten, hashbrowns were mushy and cold, toast was so soggy I had to throw it out read more

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Don't do it. Unless you're drunk and desperate in the middle of the night, do not waste your time and money. The only positive is customer parking. I thought I'd save a couple bucks and take my daughters out for an interesting breakfast. It may have been interesting, but it was not cheap and just edible. The coffee is crap. I don't think we had a waitress. A woman who may have been dressed as a waitress yelled from 15 feet away asking what we wanted. She didn't talk to us again. Even when I paid the bill, she had nothing to say, positive or negative. There was food smashed on the floor under our stools. I have no idea why I left a tip. I hope the cook gets it, he was the only one working. read more

Mickey's Diner - food on the floor - Diners Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The atmosphere was so quaint and cozy and the food was really good. I ordered French toast expecting slightly over cooked triangles and instead I got the most scrumptious, light, tender slices of French toast. I would totally go back. The other members of our party ordered a burger and fries that came with a house beans dish that was really tasty and unique. Charming establishment; may it live on another hundred years! read more

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I wanted to take my SO to something different than the usual Asian or fancy restaurant in town. So I did what anyone would do and Googled and looked at Yelp to see my options for 'bucket list' type restaurants in the Twin Cities. Mickey's Diner popped up in several articles and so that was where we settled after our paint night. Before I start, I have seen this place while I had a project in Downtown St. Paul but for some reason I never made the effort to visit it. Until now... First impressions - this diner reminds me of some scene in the Outsiders or Greaser film. The diner is very classic and nostalgic in a way. I liked the booths with small 25 cent jukeboxes in each booth. The service was more so in a 'Dick's Last Resort' way where there are humor and friendly service. Food wise is alright. The food options range from traditional breakfast to more of the hearty beans, burgers, and steaks. We ordered the breakfast and it was average. It tasted good since we were hungry, but not something to preach about. Overall, this was a cute place and I highly suggest a visit to cross it off the bucketlist. Don't forget to tip (bring cash) since the waitress make the experience all worth it. read more

Definitely a fan of the food, NOT a fan of the place though. I understand that this is suppose to be more of a historical, timeless diner, but has no one ever heard of a mop or sponge? There was dirty water everywhere from melted snow from people's shoes and every surface had some sort of crusty entity caked on. :( Mulligan Stew was amazing. Everything on the menu was very comfort food...i just wish the environment was more comfortable. read more

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Hey, it's a diner, folks. Not sure why there are bad reviews of this place, as it's a great St. Paul "must do." It's a greasy spoon that only takes cash. It's got a great counter, which you rarely see anymore. The breakfast was amazing, and the customer service was spot on. I'll be back. read more

Closed when I got there. This place is advertised as a 24 hour diner, so I don't understand how it can be closed at 2 pm on a Saturday.

Pretty cool place, definite greasy spoon, but good food!! Don't slip!! Nice old time place. Hope it never closed or goes away!!

2 hours to kill between my wake-up time and the time my rental car was due before my flight home. I do a quick Google search of the area, nothing spectacular. In some providential epiphany it hits me--MIGHTY DUCKS. The movie I watched every day for about a year of my childhood with my four siblings. My first curse word? Damn-it, as in, "GOOOOOOOOO CHARLIEEEE--DAMN-IT, CHARLIE!" We played roller hockey in our cul-de-sac. We yelled "Flying V!" as a joke during soccer games. And when Joshua Jackson reappeared as a heartthrob at what's-his-name's creek, we pretended not to watch... but secretly remembered our first loves--which were replaced by our second, in the form of Gunnar Stahl, but that's beside the point. (Oh, how he made Iceland look so good, so manly, so... anti-Bjork.) The Google search for sites from Mighty Ducks quickly yielded this spot, and after a second check on Yelp for ratings (spectacular for a greasy spoon!) I headed over. It snowed lightly during my visit, and I could hardly believe it--there was snow in the movie and for a second I could pretend to be on-set! Okay, so reminiscing slightly pushed to the side, the food was DELICIOUS. I gained at least 2 pounds, both completely worth it. The potatoes were WONDERFUL. The women at the counter chatted with the locals, friends enjoyed each other's company, and nothing took too long. And the old-school cash register? Too cool. One thing... I forgot to tip as I was running out the door! I STILL feel horrendous--PLEASE Yelpers, if someone wants to leave a fiver for me, I would be grateful forever! read more

We just moved to SP, so this was our first time at Mickey's. Our first experience was awesome. The food was great. I had the Sputnick burger platter with fries...super duper Big Mac. De-lish. My better half had the fried chicken dinner with baked beans and fries. We shared a bowl of bean soup. Every portion was large (we left with leftovers), hot and tasty. The service was awesome. From the moment we walked in we felt welcome and well cared for. One of the staff, Scottie we learned, is a buzz saw of activity doing much of the table set-ups and support all with a good spirit. The ambiance is too cool. It's a small place that is well maintained and exactly what you'd expect from a diner. Personally, if it were too fancy schmancy we'd not have enjoyed it near as much. Plus, there's amble parking dedicated for diners. Go and enjoy. You'll be glad you did. And, you'll go back. I know we will. read more

This is a MUST stop if you are in downtown St. Paul. The place is a classic and looks just like it did in the movies, small! The breakfast is what you should have and that is what they are famous for. I ordered a meal once. Never again...the grill is full of breakfast items and it takes forever for chicken! It was ok but nothing compared to the freshly mixed pancakes and hash browns! Most of the seats are at the counter but we did get a booth one time. The counter gives you the full experience. I prefer the counter spot next to the end...more room and better view of the master chef at work. It is amazing they can turn out so much food on such a small griddle. They always seem to have plenty of parking but we always walk there from the Xcel. Pancakes are HUGE! read more

Whatever you do, don't order the chicken wings. It's the kind of wing that is fried but has lots of fat under the skin with the meat so when you bite into them you get this blend of fat and meat in your mouth (PAUSE) that really pisses you off. Yuuuuuugghhhhh! The burger I tried was fine. Nothing to write home about, but for a 24/7 place I don't know if there's a better place to get a burger at those weird hours of the night. The omelette I tried was alright, comparable to an ihop but I feel like ihop might have the advantage here. Overall, meh. Go here if you're in St. Paul and it's a weird time when everything's closed but you want to do a little better than fast food like White Castle, Taco Bell, etc. read more

I love their pancakes. I don't know what they do to them but they sure do know how to make them so fluffy and amazing! I enjoy their lamb meat breakfast dish/meal (includes toast, eggs, lamb, and I think a four item but I can't recall what exactly) the service is always great and they are welcoming and friendly. I enjoy going out to eat there! Very tiny space for dining so depending on time of day you go or if we're still in a pandemic and have limited dine ins (ex: can only have 50% of entire capacity) then I would definitely call ahead. Either way you're going to get great service and wonderful food! read more

My girlfriend and I swung by Mickey's during a trip to Minnesota to catch a Twins/Red Sox game. We ate at a lot of places, but our favorite was Mickey's Diner. The overall feel of the place and the pancakes. Holy mole, the pancakes are TO DIE FOR! I'm still clueless as to how them pancakes tasted like nothing I've had before. Annette even loved them, and she told me she is not a pancake fan normally. I also had a bowl of oatmeal. The entire meal was our best meal of the trip. I only leave good reviews on the places we had our best meal at during a trip, and this was for sure the tastiest. Awesome place! read more

Loud and aggressive sums up the ambience here. The server seems to be fast and prompt but that is because everyone knows their menu and while the place had only another guy on the counter it seemed odd to be rushed to order before I finish checking the menu. Breakfast food is a pig meat fest. Very limited options for vegetarians and you are limited to cheese omelette or plain. Cold toast come buttered. The cheese omelette is a plain omelette placed on top of strips ripped of cheese slices. The counter was sticky and the place surely is due for cleanup and a serious facelift. Two stars for lousiness and an extra star because the server and busboy seemed friendly and were funny and prompt. No not coming here again until they upgrade the place. read more

Mickey's Diner was a must stop for me as growing up The Mighty Ducks was my favorite movies. This restaurant is very small but has great food! The service is fast and the employees are phenomenal. I would not recommend weekends unless you have time to wait. There are no reservations and no take out. read more

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The best part of eating at Mickey's is that you are in an actual dining car. A piece of Americana that's truly hard to find these days. What's unfortunate is the lack of a true diner menu. There is no comfort food plates, like meatloaf or pot roast with real mashed potatoes. They do however do a good job with the burger and fries and their breakfast menus. Sit at the counter and you'll find yourself talking to one of the locals on a nearby stool....whether you want to or not. read more

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