My coworker said that we must eat at Nighthawks, so a group of 6 of us went for dinner one night. Service: I must say, I was very disappointed in the service. We had a group of 6 which is too big for the restaurant but we were willing to wait. An hour later the host said our table was ready but he just had to clean it. Another 30 minutes go by and we still had not been seated and the table had been sitting cleared. I finally asked and the host said we could go sit there. Our server was not friendly. The only hint of enthusiasm/happiness was when she gave us our checks. Food: For dinner I had the Minnesotan Hot Dog. I loved the potato salad on top however I was very disappointed in the actual hot dog. It was so tiny! It was a fourth of the size of a normal hotdog. Basically the whole hot dog is toppings. My friends got a cheese burger that was very overpriced for just a cheese burger and no sides. To sum up my experience, the food was good but the portion sizes/prices did not align with the product. The service was disappointing. read more

Nighthawks - Minnesotan Hot Dog - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The salads stole the show!! But the Rueben, spicy chicken, and cheeseburgers were good, too. We did takeout, they seemed low staffed - but they triumphed through! read more

Our dinner experience at Nighthawk's was a bit disappointing. We noticed the prices were a bit high while ordering online. Order confirmation showed food would be ready for pick up in 20 minutes. I had to wait an extra 10 minutes for my order. My family gave the food about a 7 out of 10. Good, but not great. Not worth the additional price compared to nearby competitors. read more

My boyfriend and I were very excited to try Nighthawks as we had read such rave reviews. Pros: nice place, large comfortable booths, pleasant staff. Cons: very small over priced eclectic menu, beer and wine only. I opted for the short stack peanut butter chocolate chip pancakes. I didn't expect chocolate chip pancakes with a smear of peanut butter on top. No. My boyfriend ordered a $12 dollar foot long hotdog. It was good but too expensive. Note* being from the East Coast I am bothered by the fact that restaurants here in Minneapolis think they can name a dish "New York" and charge as if they're in Manhattan. Did they have any of the ingredients shipped in? No. There is only one Carnegie Deli guys c'mon. read more

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Came in from out of town and was looking for a place to grab a bite to eat and a drink. Nighthawks was a great answer to these needs. The place was clean, the food was great and the bartender was great, highly recommend. read more

LOVE NIGHTHAWKS! What a fun place, I love the atmosphere & the food, dang can't get much better. Had a Friday night date with the hubby here. Our server was amazing, so friendly, attentive & helpful. Wish I caught his name. I love the open kitchen. We sat at a little table in between the bar and the dinner/kitchen bar. Love they have street side seating. Loved the beer selection. Can't wait to go back! Oh and the blue cheese fries, to die for! read more

Nighthawks - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

service was HORRIBLE! watched the bartender sit at a table avoid making drinks. Our Server NEVER ask how food was and rushed to order. service was horrible, food ok read more

This used to be just about our favorite place in town for a well made, cheffy take on diner food. Then it sort of all changed for the worse. The food became inconsistent. The Vegie Salad that used to be shaved veggies became more shredded. The burgers became hit or miss. They were frequently out of things and the service seemed to skip. We thought we would give it a try again this weekend for brunch. Well things have improved I guess but it's still not back to its old self. The service was a bit indifferent, the open kitchen seemed a bit disorderly, and the lack of Kimchee nocked a few items off of the menu (this is something that would be good to know from the server, rather than a quick came of "do you have this one?"). I had the Spicy Chicken Sandwich, well actually without Kimchee, Cumin Aioli and with Buffalo Sauce, so sort of Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. After all of that it was tasty. The Maple Breakfast Sando was good but not Mapley at all. So I guess it's not where it was once, but also better than it was once. Oh and they now have real cocktails. read more

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Today was the grand opening of Nighthawks in the Kingfield neighborhood. Each day we find ourselves overwhelmed by the opening of another restaurant in the MPLS, St. Paul area. Finding the right one that fits your taste in food and atmosphere can be a challenge. Every once and awhile you hit the jackpot and find a restaurant that offers amazing food, great décor and best of all amazing staff. Nighthawks excels at each of these. The gods smiled on me today and allowed me to get done with work in time to be one of the first to try out this new hot spot. I called my brother and told him to meet me when they opened. Being the type of person that doesn't like to wait in lines I sat next door sipping a coffee and watching the crowd swarm the door. After letting the line disappear I walked in and sat at the diner bar. From here you have a front row seat to the best show in town. Watching chefs transform common dishes into something amazing. Looking around the space you can't help but notice how great the space looks. Large booths and an open seating area that allows people to move freely. I started my experience with a Michelada (cousin of the Bloody Mary) which I found to be a refreshing start to dinner. If you are a fan of Bloody Mary's I highly recommend trying this. Appetizer: I ordered the French Onion soup. The menu states that it is Vegetarian but as a seasoned meat eater I would have never guessed. The base was rich with flavor that lets you know a great amount of time was spent getting it just right. Main Dish: Choosing the NYC Pastrami sandwich was an easy one for me. Moist, smoky pastrami piled high was an overwhelming sight. Paired with a creamy coleslaw made me feel like I was back visiting New York. My brother ordered the Wednesday special Pork Chops. Multiple chops stacked on top of 3 apple pancakes. The visual of this is hard to put into words but trust me when I say these are not your grandmas pork chops. Dessert: Even after admitting defeat by not being able to finish my pastrami sandwich I felt the need to try dessert. I set my sights on the Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Pie. The combination of rich chocolate and light meringue is the ultimate end to a great dinner. My brother ordered the Strawberry Rhubarb Cornmeal Fruit Pie. Because he quickly ate his slice I cannot give my opinion on this but seeing the smile on his face and his clean plate let me know he loved it. To end this review I want to say thank you to all the staff at Nighthawks. Your hard work was appreciated and I hope to see all of you soon. read more

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My third time here...and I know as I frequent the MSP area for work I'll be back again! Tonight's dinner was just fun, with the maple bacon chicken and "eggo" - great flavor on everything, and the chicken was perfect! And the frito pie - sorry mom, but the chili here was better than yours! Yikes, I just said that! This was a great dish, warm and hearty, and with tonight being cold outside it hit the spot. It was nice and busy the whole time I was there. If only I would have had room for the hash browns! Thanks for another great meal! read more

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Great vibe, had an early dinner and the food was amazing. Would recommend the burger! Will definitely be back.

Brunch was fabulous! Some interesting and rich foods. The breakfast poutine was amazing. Dinner was good. The menu is mostly hotdogs and sandwiches, not many entrees. We were too full for dessert but the options looked good. I would do brunch before dinner, they really nailed brunch :) read more

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We stopped here for Saturday brunch on a whim and arrived to a busy but not packed restaurant with an interesting take on a modern diner. The food was more upscale than typical diner food as expected in this neighborhood, but still offered large portions for decent value on the menu. I picked stuffed French toast which was well presented and filling at a reasonable price. The coffee was a dark roast that tasted almost like burnt diner coffee, I feel this could be improved upon. My dinning companion had biscuits and gravy which had an extremely large portion, but left some room to be desired for his taste, some of the gravy was separating fats. The service was great throughout the experience which the waiter checking back multiple times at just the right moment, and the bottomless mimosas for under $10 is a great value anywhere in the Twin Cities, overall it is somewhere we would both for sure stop back on occasion, and a hopeful for some other menu choices. read more

Nighthawks - The stuffed French Toast - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

First and foremost, I have never written a review because I never feel it necessary and it's generally a waste of time. If a place is crap, I don't go back and that's the end of that. However, this incident struck a chord that I couldn't let go. TLDR: We were served raw chicken, given a discount of 6 dollars and no apology. Heard good reviews about this place so we decided to go. The place looked nice--I was praising the atmosphere and how nice it was. We ordered a hotdog and decided to wait 20 minutes for happy hour to order a sandwich and beer combo. The hotdog was fine, but the chips that came with the hot dog looked like they were from the bottom of the chip bag. We also ordered fries. When the fries came, they tasted bitter as if using old frying oil. Notably, the fries were bagged frozen fries, nothing like hand-cut fries (other reviews will affirm to that). I had 4 fries stuck together that were super soggy, which also confirms their frozen origins. Here's where it gets bad. When the chicken sandwich came, it looked amazing. One thing I noticed, but didn't really cross my mind immediately was that the chicken was a bit lopsided in size (See pic). I split the sandwich in half as best I could. I proceeded to hammer down the fries first because, although the fries were terrible, I hate wasting food. This would also have allowed me to finish my meal with what I thought would have been the better part of my meal, the sandwich. My girlfriend had finished her sandwich part first. When I grabbed my sandwich after having already bit two big chunks, she pointed out that my chicken looked raw. I dropped it and looked and was shocked that it was indeed raw. We waited a bit then waved the waitress down. In my mind I was going to be very courteous and let them redeem themselves with their consequential response and actions. I told her, "I think it's raw." She looks for a second and my girlfriend chimes in and says, "it's raw." I was taken aback when her first response was, "the cook always puts a thermometer in the chicken. I watch them put it in." She continues to stare at it. To help her case I said, "the chicken was really lopsided so that might have been why it was not cooked evenly." However, my reason for mentioning that was to see how she responded. She didn't offer an apology and really showed no true acceptance of their faults. The whole time I'm being cordial to see if she responds how I hope any establishment would if something this appalling happened. Hardly an apology was given. She retreats with the dish to determine what sort of "discount" we would get. She returns with the bill with everything full price. I thought, "seriously" but she returns again to give the "discounted" bill. I looked and saw an "employee" discount of 6 dollars. The happy hour meal was 12 dollars for a sandwich and a beer. The beer, if purchased alone would have been 7 dollars. Essentially, we paid 6 dollars for the beer and a potential bout with food poisoning. As we left, there was not a single utterance of an apology. They clearly don't understand the severity of the consequences of food poisoning. The waitress herself was very soft spoken and standoffish and seemingly lacked the skills as a waitress at a seemingly well-to-do establishment. Total bill was 22.90 with the 6 dollar discount. I think it was just shocking that no apology was given nor was there any other staff that came to apologize for their mistake. This place was promising until this happened. Never again. read more

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Oh man, this place is phenomenal. My love got the salmon Benedict with whipped eggs and a side of cracked pepper bacon. I got the blueberry lemon pancakes with a side of hash-browns and we both split the cinnamon roll. The benedict was the best with salmon caviar on top, a very rich breakfast item. The bacon was thick cut and my love says it was delicious. The pancakes were nice and fluffy with while blueberries right in the middle. I only got the three stack and that was super filling. They also offer a 6 stack for lumberjacks. The hash browns were some of the best I've had. Thicker cut with the skins in and lightly salted but crisp to perfection. Our brunch was amazing and our server the best. I told him I brought my appetite and could finish the hash browns. It was a bold face lie. Took home a lil box. I'm excited to try this place for dinner and happy hour knowing how good the brunch was. They have a patio with umbrellas so even on a hot day you'll have shade. read more

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The atmosphere of Nighthawks is casual and comfortable, much like the food. It's always nice to walk into a restaurant and promptly be greeted and seated. Service was typical in terms of speed, not too quick but not painfully slow. Although our server was very affable, which I appreciated. Seeing happy hour specials is always nice even though there weren't many food options for it. Regardless, getting a little discount on adult beverages is awesome! Plus happy hour is all about drinks anyway, right? I ordered the cheeseburger and thoroughly enjoyed it. The burger was juicy and flavorful. It paired well with the toastiness of the bun. I really liked all of the melted cheese oozing all over as well. The fries had an earthy, potato flavor with a chewy texture that made them delightful to consume. read more

Nighthawks - Cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato added - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is basically an upscale-casual diner. The food here is totally delish - I highly recommend the kimchi pancakes and the pastrami sandwich. I rarely encounter a wait for a table/seat at the counter. My main reason for the 1-star deduction is service - every time I've been here the staff are...not rude, but not friendly either. They tend to make me feel like I'm constantly inconveniencing them. Won't stop me from going back though. read more

Based on the reviews, I was expecting a lot better than what I experienced. I don't usually make harsh reviews but this meal was a huge disappointment. The Mushroom & Swiss burger was exceptionally dry and lacked taste. A burger from McDonald's has more flavor than what I ate. The shells and cheese pasta was not good at all. They basically just dumped pasta in a bit of liquid cheese and called it a day. Everything simply lacked flavor. It was an unfortunate waste of my money read more

As if it could get any better. It does. I tried the tuna melt and upgraded to the fries with vinegar mayo. I really should have eaten half of it but couldn't help myself. The tuna was very fresh and wasn't loaded with the usual gooey mayo, just a nice lemon-caper dressing. It was on top of a thick slice of griddled homemade bread and topped with cheese before bring broiled and finished with some tossed greens. The fries were oh-my-God good. The vinegar mayo was a tangy/creamy perfect companion. My bf had the special meatloaf and loved it. I was able to steal a taste of the meatloaf and a green bean. He snarfed the mashed potatoes before I could get a taste. The meatloaf was a thick slab of yum. The green beans, which are lovingly sautéed to order, were perfectly cooked and seasoned. If you get a chance to sit at the counter, it's a must! Watching it all come together makes the experience even better. I love this place. read more

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Ooh, baby. A cheeseburger with humongous patties, fried egg, and bacon for breakfast? Yes, please. And let's also have huge pancakes on the side with that. At Nighthawks & Birdie, anything and everything goes well together at all times of the day. I love a place that can keep up with my hearty appetite by offering meatier feasts alongside with the traditional (iow, lighter) breakfast dishes. I split the Diner cheeseburger, pancakes, and the truck stop with a friend and everything was on point. Lately, I've been addicted to having the broken yolk on top of my food. Since fried egg was a part of my cheeseburger as well as the fried chicken dish, the spilled yolk on them took me to a very happy place. Service here was amazing since we all got our food and refills on drinks quite attentively. From what I heard, their menu items change quite regularly, so that's a great incentive to keep stopping by and trying out their new dishes. Next time I'm in the twin cities, I'll be sure to stop by again! read more

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Food was above average and service was okay therefore this is getting 4 stars but has 5 star potential. I highly recommend the buffalo cauliflower for an app. It's like having healthy buffalo wings. The portion size is huge and it's served with the biggest pieces of blue cheese I've ever seen. We got the MPLS pastrami sandwich and the fried chicken sandwich. The only difference between the 2 pastramis on the menu is that the MPLS is smaller but I can't imagine how much bigger it could get. The amount of meat was falling out of the sandwich and the whole thing melted in my mouth. The potato salad was a perfect smaller portion to go on the side. Mostly a mustard base and wasn't overly dressed. The fried chicken sandwich should have came with 4 buns because the piece of chicken was so giant. It was delightfully crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. We were celebrating a birthday so of course we ordered ice cream. The blondie frostbite was so thick and creamy it got better with every bite. The crunchy pecans and blondie chunks were a great texture contrast to the smooth ice cream. I didn't want to share with anyone else. I'd love to come back and check out the breakfast menu because it looks equally as good as the dinner menu. read more

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WOW the food at Nighthawks is completely worth the hype. I met 5 friends for brunch on a Sunday - we were told it opened at 11:00am but I'm glad we got there at 10:30 because they were already serving a few tables - so go early! It was crowded but we wait long - only 20mins. I ordered their breakfast sandwich with bacon. My goodness it was delicious. It was classic food but NOT typical - we were all raving about how uniquely good it was! I will order the sandwich again and I would highly recommend the bacon and I'm not usually a bacon fan! My friend got the basic brunch and added on sausage. So good and perfect portion sizes! Many brunch places are pricey but small portions. But this place was HEARTY and TASTY. I can't wait to go back for their happy hour + hotdog! read more

Nighthawks - Happy hour! - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I ordered the cheeseburger and it's freaking good. If I ever get a craving for a fat juicy burger again I will definitely come back here. The cheeseburger came with pickles, onions and their special sauce. You can get lettuce with it but it is shredded. Their burger kind of reminds me of revival's but the beef patty here is more juicy. I also liked that the buns were warm, toasted and not too thick. The fries here are an extra 2.95. They were your average tasting hand cut fries, crispy but not memorable. read more

Nighthawks - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The bartender was great--kind and personable with the uncanny ability to start pouring a beer, have a conversation, pour another drink, and then finish the pour without spilling. I ordered the Minnesoter, which was a footlong with potato salad, pickled herring, pickles, salmon roe, and dill. It was great--but you can't really go wrong with Kramarczuk's! I also had a burger, which was ok, but I took the cheese and special sauce off (due to lactose intolerance), so what could I expect? My boyfriend had the Nighthawk hotdog with horseradish, pickles, potato strings, spicy mustard, and some other embellishments, and he said he would go back and have it again. All in all, it was an enjoyable experience and I wouldn't hesitate to stop by again--but, I also don't think I'll ever get a craving for it and insist we go there. read more

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I have been to Nighhawk's a couple times now. The batch drinks are EXCELLENT. I also enjoyed a vegan breakfast, I couldn't believe how delicious and satisfying it was. The wait staff are very nice, I really liked both of the bartenders, just so Minnesota nice! Also, the music in the place was fun. It's kinda low key fun place to drop in for an hour or two. I will be going back there for sure. read more

It's like I jumped back in time 50 years to old cafe but wait they have 2019 hippy feel. Wow! It's a small town cafe feel with big choices and a top of the line drink choices. The spirits on tap one of the most unique extra items. All food is fresh! No frozen food here. Fun place for sure! 5 star service by waitress!!! Do not miss the Dutch apple pie with the homemade fresh Carmel topping. The Carmel is 10 stars for sure. A must stop when your looking for a cafe/bar and reasonable priced space... read more

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Found this place via Yelp and decided to try it out for breakfast/brunch before some hiking. Decor is cool, sort of a nice diner, a little older but hip too. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. First thing we noticed was the cold air. The air conditioner was working so well that our food was cold before we could finish. Maybe we just lucked out on the booth. It did keep my beer cold though so it wasn't all bad. We ordered The Landon and the eggs benedict. The Landon was excellent, but I would add some spice via hot sauce. Everything cooked well and tasted fresh and the use of the sweet potato was great. The benedict was okay; the main issue being a very, very thick cut of canadian bacon on the english muffins. If that's your thing, great, but it threw off the ratios too much for our liking. In any case, just watch where you sit and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and perhaps Disney movies on the TV. read more

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Rocked for sure., my dinning club picks different restaurants each week.. I chose this from the YELP Reviews and the menu. All good.. one of the members thought the Hot Dogs were too skinny.. Freudian? My Southern style roast chicken; Exceptional!! Side Note: The Beet selection (Tap) one of the best in terms of selection and half being Minnesota brewed.." James, potentate of the Mpls chapter of Eat at all the good restaurants ASAP.. Oh yes.. The warm Apple Crisp was to die for!! read more

My husband and I have now been coming here almost every Sunday. The food is amazing. The service is great and we love the atmosphere. Definitely one to try and enjoy! read more

I drove here just to try out their burger. Super delicious. I dont know if it was the bun, the egg how well seasoned the beef patty was or the sauce, but I can tell you I would like to eat it again even for breakfast. I also tried their tomato basil soup which was more of a cream based but it had great taste. I have to come back and try the foot long hot dogs. read more

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Our server savannah was super nice and accommodating! I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich which was amazing, and my boyfriend got the Reuben. He said it was great and the sauerkraut added a nice crunch. The ambiance is more elevated than a neighborhood dive bar but less pretentious than a fancy restaurant, the dim lighting and brick walls added a nice touch for our Friday night casual dinner. I'd definitely come back here since it's close to home! read more

Just came across Nighthawk on our way to Finer Meats.. had a great brunch, bloody, garden hash w ham and pancakes. Awesome! We loved it! Had a few samples of their draft cocktails and looking forward to coming back for dinner in the future. Newly remodeled.. highly recommend. read more

This place was recommended by relatives who live close by. We were passing through town and decided to try it. What a great surprise. Good atmosphere, knowledgeable wait staff and decent beer selection. The menu is eclectic with a new spin on traditional diner comfort food. Modern and unpretentious. Our party had the pastrami, chili cheese fries, chicken noodle soup, French onion soup and burgers (with fries). The "NYC" or large pastrami was good. Not too much fat and was an interesting interpretation, more like a smoked brisket sandwich with their special mustard / mayo sauce - but delicious and melt in your mouth. The burgers and fries were excellent with real cheese and caramelized onions. Desserts included chocolate malt, a sundae and the chocolate hazelnut cream pie. You have to have dessert here. We found out that the diner is named after the 1942 Edward Hopper painting "Nighthawks". This place was a bit busier than the diner in the painting, and unlike the painting, we visited earlier than the middle of the night. read more

Nighthawks - Nighthawks by Edward Hopper - 1942 - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Thank you for a wonderful lunch. We all enjoyed our meals. The tuna melt was amazing. We also really appreciated the special birthday surprise you had! It was perfect. Thanks again! read more

Nighthawks - Birthday pancakes! - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Love LOVE this place. Everything here is homemade and you can watch them cook if you sit in the 2nd room. Awesome pancakes! And they know how to poach an egg read more

Nighthawks - Reuben Benedict with hashbrowns, add cheese. Sooooo delicious!!! - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

this used to be me and my son's favorite burger spot in 2019 when we lived around the corner, so when we moved we would drive across town to go get a good burger. on top of the great burger, the atmosphere is one of the best for our preference. unfortunately, as noted by me and a few others I know, the quality of their burger is now so poor that we do not even bother going anymore. RIP our favorite burger spot. if you want a bland, square burger this is your spot read more

I'd been wanting to come back here since the Yelp event in January. I was only slightly hesitant because some of the dishes are expensive for what one might consider "diner" food, and I was anticipating ~$75 bill. Unbeknownst to me though, Wednesday night, which is our date night, also happens to be Nighthawks date night special! Our wonderful waitress Ann (who reminded me so much of my grandma!) informed us of the special and it was a no brainer: an app, two beers (each! or a bottle of wine to split, or a mix such as a glass of wine and a beer), choice from 2 entrees, and a dessert to split. FOR $34!! Um, yes! So we did that, obviously. Went with the buffalo cauliflower for the app which was just as good as I remembered, and my husband really enjoyed too. The entree choices were a kimchi and avocado burger or their grains bowl. The burger just sounded too good so we both got that. And damn was it a good burger, probably top 5 that either of us have had. The fries were cooked and salted perfectly as well. We cleaned our plates, then shared a chocolate strawberry ice cream pie for the dessert. I'd say this was close to a perfect night - ambiance was pleasant, noise level was tolerable, Ann was amazing, the food was delicious, and the bill was cheap. I think we might have been there on their first night of date night so I really hope they keep that special going because it's a bangin deal. We'll be back for sure! read more

I and others sat outside at the tables in front of the establishment waiting for someone to wait on us. Eventually I asked someone inside and was told that no service was given for the tables in the front. She then walked away without saying a word to the party of 3 still waiting out front, so I let them know. I was then seated out back in a lovely back patio area. I ordered my food and enjoyed my beverage while waiting. I then totally lost my appetite as I watched my waitress mingle with another table who had brought their dog into the restaurant. The dog was small and was fed from plates while sitting on their table and then the waitress greeted the dog by scratching and petting the dog with bare hands and then continued to serve food to patrons immediately after with those same hands! I was so grossed out I couldn't eat my food. No staff were wearing masks. read more

This was a fantastic choice for a business lunch while in town from Indiana. You can't go wrong with this place. Portions are large and the tuna melt was FANTASTIC! read more

Nighthawks - Tuna melt and a mound of fries - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Nighthawks Cafe is the stuff of Saturday night dreams heading into Sunday morning. Outrageously thick cut, house made bacon? Check. Shortstacks of banana pecan or bacon kimchi pancakes? DOUBLE MUDDAFUDDIN CHECK. Save room and sit at the counter. Ask for Andrew. Thank me later. And then head back for dinner 4 hours later, if you have any room in your stomach by then. read more

Nighthawks - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota