This is a great family restaurant. This is an Eau Claire staple. It's been here for decades and…read morestill serves great food with great service. Your greeted with a small serving of warm vanilla pudding. I almost always get the chicken gizzards and have since childhood. The hash browns are perfect. Unfortunately the "pie lady" retired, so they have "pie in a cup" instead of the whole Pies. The place is very nostalgic for me, it hasn't really changed much in decades. And I like that.

In Eau Claire for a wedding and wanted a place for breakfast rated by the locals. Randy's has been…read morearound since 1960 and the decor is like going back in time. Sure enough, the place was busy in a Thursday morning. Stuck with the Denver omelette which was good served with solid hash browns and toast. I was not brave enough to try the chicken gizzards! Friendly service. Good folk.

I have been twice and my last visit was underwhelming but I still give them a 5 stars. I'll come…read moreback to give them a best out of 3 The first time here I was so comforted by the truffle fries and their signature burger. I don't know what happened this last time but it didn't taste as fresh and came out a little warm. Oh but definitely don't skip out on their bacon wrapped curds. I forgot to order them this last time and boy did I regret it... I love the vibe, a bit of a classic diner joint with modern touches. The menu is fairly simple and straightforward with some twists. Service is friendly! I would recommend anyone to try them out. I will revise after my third visit, hopefully adding more compliments!

This was our first time trying out Mac's Diner and we came specifically for Minnesota Burger Week…read more When we arrived it was very busy, which I thought was a good sign for it being a random Wednesday evening. Unfortunately the area around the host stand is very cramped and made for some awkward standing and shuffling as people walked in and walked out. I was very impressed by the staff, especially the hostess who was always kind to everyone while working very hard to help clear tables, sit guests, and manage the wait list. Our waitress was very kind and helpful as well during our meal! Unfortunately, I was not a big fan of our food though, we both ordered the Curd Your Enthusiasm smashburger, which was a limited offering for Burger Week and featured cheese curds, spicy mayo, bacon, and cheese. The burger itself looked amazing and was a lot of food for the price, but the taste just wasn't there. The cheese curds and fries on the side had an old oil taste and the burger had an off taste that I couldn't quite place. It wasn't awful by any means and we both ate a good deal of our food, but neither of us would be interested in ordering it again. I got the feeling that we came on an unusually busy night and that they weren't staffed well enough to handle the crowd so I only took off one star for the food. Overall, I feel like our experience may not be what the standard experience is and I appreciate the staff working so diligently and being kind in their interactions. While the food was not to our liking this time, I would be open to coming again on a slower night and giving them another try!

We sat outside and the service was great. Unfortunately the price is way too high for what they…read moreserve. I ordered a Denver omelette. The veg was a very not cut correctly: chunks of green bell peppers and over chunky sliced onions that were not cooked through. Please stop being lazy and chop your veg and cook the onion . Green salad was hot Not impressed. And the Bloody Mary mix is sub par. However, the diner is cute and service is good. Second visit: had to sit at counter which is fine. They were busy. The bad: Bloody Mary's were flat and expensive $13 each. No depth of flavor, thought we would give them a second chance. . Ordered croquette madame. Egg was severely undercooked - the egg white was gelatatinous and the bread way too thick, ham fatty and subpar, where were you Béchamel? I took a bite of my breakfast and he hands me a box at the end when I asked for the check--not asking if anything is wrong. Two bites out of the spring mix salad and sandwich. Bloody Mary full. $70 for a salad, madame croquette, slow service which is no problem. It's a tiny diner and around lunch time. No worries there. But uncomfortable dining service because we could feel the tension between the server and bartender. Again for me? NBD but my daughter did not appreciate this. The good: the Mediterranean salad was delicious according to my daughter. She had the same thoughts about the Bloody Marys. Super cute beer backs- pony miller high life. I brought the croque madame home and my son loved it. Went on and on about how amazing it was. In all fairness my adult kids loved their food. He did microwave it to cook the egg through. Yes I know I am picky because I worked in the restaurant industry for over 22 years. And I can make better food at home. I just expect a bit more if I am going to drop $70 for two lunch entrees and two drinks. Not including the tip. Bottom line: I would not go back for this very expensive diner that doesn't know how to properly cook simple things. Or chop veg. Or make a drink.

I was excited to come here because I wanted to try the cheese curds and it did not disappoint -…read moreeverything was delicious. Cheese curds are a staple in Minnesota so my friend and I made it our mission to try it every place we went - Hi-Lo did not disappoint. Although the place was busy, we got seated pretty quickly and didnt have to worry about the wait. When I think about American diners, this place did not miss - it looks exactly how I imagine it would in the movies. Delicious food and definitely a place I would recommend if youre ever in the area to try some minnesotan fare!!

Service - waiter was nice and took our order. I ordered Ma Meatloaf sandwich and my wife had the…read moreRubin. After we waited 15 minutes , I walked and looked in the kitchen and there was no one in it. I asked what was going on and from the back area the two cooks started on our food. Not before I said something. The Ma's Meatloaf Sandwich was a hamburger patty chopped served between two pieces of white bread. It was terrible to say the least . The mash potatoes were ok. Wife said the Rubin was 6/10. I will never stop there again and would advise others to go anywhere but there.

The first time I went the place was very busy so I wasn't upset service was super slow. I could see…read morethe server was working hard. The breakfast food was mediocre but the prices were appropriate. Gave it another try because of the nostalgic set up and it wasn't busy the second time. However, the service remained very slow and our server was not very helpful. She never gave my son a kids menu to color on. Some random man came up long after we ordered and apologized that she didn't. She wasn't unfriendly but wasn't friendly either. The food was again very mediocre. We won't be giving it another chance.

Very good food and a friendly staff! Will be a regular customer here. Classic diner feel!read more

Oh Wow! I have been to Ze's Diner in Bloomington and the Eagan location about 6 times now for…read morebreakfast. Each time, fantastic! My mainstay for breakfast is Perkins. Or was. Try Ze's, If only once. If you don't like it, go back to Perkins. I brought the family unit to Ze's about two weeks ago in Eagan, Mn, and the food/service did not disappoint. We ordered the Rancher for the wife, the kids pancakes for the daughter, and the chicken fried steak breakfast for myself. Delicious. Plus they have two different hot sauces on the table, as well as their homemade jam! I thought it was ketchup at first, but I put it on everything. This is now a weekly event for breakfast. I'm finna go there for lunch and see what they have to offer soon. Good vibes people. Eat and be happy.

The service here was excellent. All the tables were full, except 2. People kept coming in but never…read morehad a long wait. The staff kept up on all the tables making wait times very low. The staff were very friendly. The food was great, big portions. For my picky eaters, especially when it comes to cheese curds, they loved Zes'. We never felt rushed to eat and good thing because it was just so good

We decided to try Ze's Diner for dinner, and overall it was just okay. Nothing we had was bad, but…read morenothing really stood out or made us excited to come back specifically for dinner. The service was friendly, and the classic diner atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable. Looking at the menu, it really seems like breakfast is where this place shines, so we'll definitely be back to give that a try before making up our minds completely. I'm hoping breakfast leaves a stronger impression because this feels like the kind of place that's known for its morning meals. BUT the Chicken Wild Rice was really good and they probably make it because mine had a bay leaf in it. For now, I'd say it was an average dinner experience, but I'm looking forward to giving breakfast a chance. Definitely need to do breakfast instead i saw some people's orders and they looked good.

Had lunch here today. The hand cut fries were great, like always. The burgers, not so much. Very…read morecold dry buns ruined the burger experience.

I thought the prices were outrageous I purchased a small…read moreroot beer for $6.95. I think that's a little outrageous.

Great American-style restaurant! This was our first time dining here while visiting from out of…read morestate and on our way to the Children's Museum. It's affordable, family-friendly, and offers plenty of kid-friendly menu options. The restaurant has a rich history and has even been featured on several television networks and in movies, which adds to its unique charm. The service was extremely friendly, the food was good, and the private parking lot made visiting convenient. The dining atmosphere is unique, with a vintage train car/trailer-style setting that creates a fun and memorable experience. Overall, a great stop for families and visitors looking for good comfort food and a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

Very bad service, overly expensive diner food…read more We were excited to try out this iconic restaurant while visiting St Paul, but we were quickly disappointed. We arrived and waited for a few minutes. The server eventually came out from the back and told us to sit anywhere. No greeting, no niceties. We skated over to a booth, as the floors had a layer of grime on them and were very slippery. The decorations were very cool. We definitely got the 50s diner vibe. Our server came over and took our order. She had zero personality. There were no introductions and she kept the conversation to one word sentences. She treated us like she'd rather have us leave then stay an eat. We were friendly throughout the dining experience. We did notice that the server was very pleasant with the other staff and all the male patrons, calling them "hon" and asking them if they need anything else. She did not extend any of these courtesies to our table of two women. It was bizarre and completely ruined our final experience in St. Paul. The food was overly expensive for very so-so diner food. The sausage patties were dried out. The eggs were overcooked. The rest was just fine, but not worth the price of over $40 for two basic meals (during the early bird time period) and two coffees. Lastly, it seemed like the smoke from the flat top was vented, but there was a smell of old cooking oil lingering in the restaurant. The whole experience was not good. It was one of the worst dining experiences we've had, and we do not expect or require a lot. We make no alterations to our food and we're friendly diners and tip well. This was a huge disappointment.

It was amazing they were very vary nice and were very helpful and friendly and the best French…read moretoast I have ever had and the pancakes were very good

I just wrote a review earlier this week, but I feel the need to follow up. So I went back and got…read morethe same Farmers Skillet to-go. It was still amazing! I still recommend getting it over hashbrowns, over-easy eggs, but this time I did hollandaise sauce and that was actually pretty good. I need to make a correction for my previous review because I feel bad. Buckboard does not charge a credit card processing fee. For some reason, I thought that I was charged one earlier in the week. So why is this still four stars? Well...this time the service/staff was less than ideal. When I called to place my order on the phone, the lady sounded very annoyed. Like the entire time I was placing my order - I felt uncomfortable and like I shouldn't be calling. When I got inside the restaurant to pick up my order, I'm 99% sure it was the same lady that took my phone order. She again seemed very annoyed and I felt very uncomfortable for being there. Like I had done something wrong. This time I also wasn't offered any jellies or hot sauce. I didn't feel like I should just ask because...I don't know, maybe those aren't supposed to be given out for free and it was just a nice thing the staff did for me earlier in the week? But I really missed having some strawberry jam with my toast. One thing I love about the toast when you get it to-go, they wrap it in a separately to keep it from getting soggy. I really liked this. Overall, I'm really sorry I made a mistake in my previous review about the credit card processing fee. I wish the service would've been better this time and from other reviews, it seems like it's definitely mixed. I still recommend giving Buckboard a shot, but don't go into a thinking it's going to be the best restaurant in the world. I really appreciate that ownership is looking at reviews!