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Roman's Cafe

4.5 (128 reviews)
InexpensiveAmerican
Closed 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Eggs Benedict

My son and I tried this restaurant because of advertising. Major disappointment, way over hyped. I had eggs Benedict, the (knorr) hollandaise sauce was disgusting. No real butter was used. The eggs were fine but I did encounter egg shells, it happens. The English muffin and hash browns had an off flavor. I had to leave the hash browns. My son had pancakes and a waffle. His pancakes were subpar, the flavor. The waffle was a crime. It was the size of a hamburger bun and dry as a bone. The server was good. The restaurant was a dive but I am fine with that. Two star was because of the server. Food zero star.

Corned beef hash, pancake and cheesy hash browns.
George M.

Ok food that actually exceeded value vs price, but unfriendly service and a couple other misses may keep us from coming back. One issue we had was our food came out way later than others who arrived and ordered after us. We eventually asked our waitress who simply said they had been busy. The hash browns were however perfect.

Inside view from my booth
Rick S.

I just love this breakfast, the service is friendly and the coffee is kept full, reminds me of a small town diner located just north of NE Minneapolis. This is a great place to go if you're looking for breakfast.

Zachariah K.

Roman is the egg master level 1000. They are aways consistent. Perfection takes time. Any one looking for AMAZING breakfast nook this is the spot! I'd travel to the moon and back for his delicious on point breakfast!! Do your self a favor and put them on your list of must try's.

My breakfast of pork chop, over medium eggs, hash browns and a pancake.
Shannon N.

Upon arriving, there was only an available stool at the bar. I sat there and waited 8 minutes before anyone came to the end of the breakfast bar to greet me. That's when I should have left. Nope. I stayed. A kind gentleman, Carl sat next to me with interesting conversations. The owner came out to greet Carl, offered him coffee, and did not bother to speak to me. Bastard. My pork chop breakfast was not even fair. Dried pork chop, slightly overcooked hash-browns, my eggs were good. Needless to say, Roman's flatlined on arrival and did NOTHING to revive itself during the duration of my visit. It's a hard NO on any kind of return.

Amazing chili!
Chara B.

This place is just incredible. Any time you want a cozy, homemade, guaranteed delicious breakfast, come here. The menu is extensive, they have every single breakfast craving out there, and everything is amazing! The pancakes are to die for, they are sweet, fluffy, the edges are a little crispy, just amazing. I always get an omelet and it is just so good ( I do egg whites sometimes too) and they are extremely accommodating! There are healthy options too which I really appreciate. The decor in there is also all over the place but I do love it for what it is. The service is always top notch, never have to wait too long! Definitely will always come here for a great bfast.

Wall decor in the corner booth!
Christofili C.

This place was a fantastic local diner. The food was delicious; HUGE variety on the menu for both breakfast and lunch. The pancakes had a tasty crunch to them unlike other breakfast places! The hash browns are the perfect texture of crispy and soft. THE SYRUP WAS WARM *applause*!! For 9:30 AM on a Friday, the place was fairly bustling. There are 4 person table tops, approximately 7 booths, and a diner bar either several stools. There was only one server; she was incredibly hospitable! The ambiance was fun and different... a family owned, biker influenced joint! The wall decor was humorous. Note** Street parking; the front of the restaurant is for take-out only. ** Single diner on the weekend: you are only allowed to sit at the bar stools. ** Free coffee refills; you may have to ask for a water as it is not just assumed you would like some.

The Suburban Omelet

Hidden Gem! My husband and I were running and errand in the area and thank goodness for yelp or I would never have happened upon this delicious diner. Very old school, tchotchke-filled diner style inside with a few spots at a counter, booths and a few tables. The server greeted us as soon as we walked in and coffee was poured within 60 seconds. I enjoyed my suburban omelette, a nice lighter egg wrapping which I enjoy and the side of bacon was so delectable. Thick cut and crispy! You have an option for toast or pancake as a side and I was so glad I went with the pancake. They were delicious on their own without syrup or butter and the edges had almost a candied-ness to them. My husbands corned beef hash was probably my favorite thing. The corned beef was so well seasoned, a good pepper spice and so flavorful. I will order it the next time we're back which will be soon!

a plate of breakfast food
Arhonda C.

Wow! This place is down the street from me and I wanted to try it for so long, and I was not disappointed at all! You can seat yourself, so that comes with upsides and downsides depending on how busy it is. Service was really quick even though there appeared to be one waiter on staff during the weekday when we came in. Our staffer was immediately attentive to us and we wanted for nothing. I don't know how she manages to do it alone, but she was super efficient. The food was so good!!! It was hot and made to order, and it came out the kitchen fast. I loved that everything tasted so fresh and homemade. They serve you warm syrup and it was the highlight of my Pancakes and French toast. I truly can't wait to come back. I will only come back during a weekday. This is not a brunch spot; this is an old school diner spot where you get your food quick and fill up and go. The place is small and quaint, so don't linger. FYI- It's best to bring cash because there is an extra 3% on credit cards.

The Big Johnson
Ethan T.

Delicious breakfast! Cash discount. The blueberry pancakes were terrific! Everything was piping hot when it was placed in front of me. The service was kind. This place was very busy for a Thursday morning, which was good to see! The American fries were perfectly crisp.

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9 years ago

Great breakfast joint! Just like the old Johnson's Bacon and Egg Cafe, just under new ownership with a new name. A++++ service!

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12 years ago

This is always a delight, great service and food and a chicken motif -- What else could you want for breakfast?

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Vinai

4.6
(159 reviews)
2.8 mi

Beautiful setting with exposed brick, vaulted ceilings, and large windows. We made an online…read morereservation and ended up arriving early. We were seated at our reservation time but the host took our drink order and we hung out and enjoyed conversation as we waited for our table. They have a bar but it's used for seating so you are not able to hang out in that area as you wait for your table. Dinner was fantastic. We chose the fish of the day which was branzino. The whole fish was served in a banana leaf with tasty toppings. We shared it and it was a perfect size. For a side we chose the noodles per our servers recommendation. Lots of colors, textures and tastes in that dish. The menu items are meant for sharing and we shared that side as well. Finally, we wrapped up our meal with a chocolate lava cake. It had a chili pepper spice on it which definitely gave it a bite. I loved that they served it with a candle for my birthday. Grateful to see wine from Sovereign Estates Winery in MN on the menu. Small businesses supporting small businesses. Husband also had the deviled eggs as he loves them but since they are not my fav, he ate them all. Service was excellent. Parking was on street and not too difficult to find. Great experience!

Had this spot on the list of places to try since they opened. Mums requested going here for a…read morerecent birthday, so decided to oblige. I will say the space is very nice and comfortable. I had heard really good things about the bar and couldn't wait to try a cocktail. I tried the hmoob ntsuab, which was a delightful fruity cocktail. The cocktail game here is definitely strong. I will admit, when I looked at the menu, I knew I was going to be in trouble, as I have a very sensitive shellfish allergy. They did ask about allergies at the table and did say there were items they could make modifications to and some that couldn't be. We started with the deviled eggs minus thw shrimp. Those were quite good, with the thai basil. Hubs got a beef dish and I had the cauliflower with a different dressing which was SO GOOD. Mom had a salad that had fish sauce, so I didn't try that but it also looked fantastic. Since we were celebrating a birthday, we also got a free mango cheesecake, absolutely fantastic. I do love that this restaurant introduces a different food culture and definitely interesting items to try.

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Another seating area
Another seating area
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Grilled shrimp, green mango + jicama salad, shrimp garlic chili oil, purple sticky rice - unreal
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AntojitosRyan.S

5.0
(2 reviews)
2.8 mi

Tried this restaurant yesterday for takeout. Got the Yuka fries which were really good (green sauce…read morewas fire). For entrees split the chicken and flank steak fajitas. Was interesting that there was a fried egg on top of it but i was about it. The green sauce going along with the entree would have made it even better. But I would still go back and try some of the more unique menu items. I ordered via Clover but it seemed to be missing some of the things that are more unique on the menu or wasn't very easy to find. Parking lot is a bit small but there is street parking on the side streets to Lowry.

We went to AntojitosRyan on a freezing Monday night after Christmas and they were so gracious and…read moreaccommodating. My partner and I were visiting from Chicago and their parents wanted to try out the new Ecuadorian place in the neighborhood. We were pleasantly surprised! Two of us got the Pollo a la Plancha, one got the Panang Curry, and the other got the chicken skewers. The chicken was very planchada (haha) but still delicious. They were out of their yucca frita, which we were sad about, but they gave us a side of plantains when we asked. The Panang Curry was surprisingly amazing - we were wondering if one of the chef's from the old restaurant that used to be here was working because it tasted so good. Check them out and support this new business!

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Seating
Hornado and seco de gallina
Hornado and seco de gallina
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The Sample Room

The Sample Room

4.0
(396 reviews)
2.3 mi
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Very nice out of the way bar pub style. The menu is unique…read moreas well The many drinks it's know for.

What a hidden gem for me! I had never heard of this spot and found it on Google Maps when looking…read morefor a birthday dinner. I love that it's tucked away in Northeast, with a good amount of parking and right on the river! I will definitely be back in the summer to sit and enjoy their string-lit patio. There's not a large amount of seating, but plenty of room for both reservations and walk-ins. It's a small but mighty staff and the service was fantastic. The drink menu is larger than the food menu, with plenty of NA options! My husband enjoyed a hazy IPA while I opted for a BauHaus Nah. Next time I definitely want to try one of the shrub mocktails! It was hard to decide what to order, but we started with the fried brussels sprouts - a MUST get! We agreed these were some of our favorites in the city, plug it was a huge portion for just two of us. Sweet and salty with a hit of acidity from the pickled onions. For dinner, I went with the steak and my husband went with the Cuban. He wouldn't stop raving about how delicious his sandwich was, and my steak was like butter with chimichurri and yuka fries on the side. My only notes would be that the fries & steak were very bland without the chimichurri and the portion was pretty small for the price. We ended the night with the chocolate torte, which was rich and not overpowering. I couldn't really get the hazelnut flavor but I loved the cherries and juice on top. Overall, we will definitely be back to enjoy this spot more - however we might opt to do more drinks and apps than a full dinner since they have so many delicious options!

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Hand-Cut Fries
Hand-Cut Fries
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Northeast Social

Northeast Social

4.0
(351 reviews)
2.8 mi
$$

AMAZING! I visited on a Thursday around 6pm and sat at the bar with my friend. We ordered the Chefs…read moreChoice cocktail to start with which I highly recommend! It's a jalapeño and basil infused gin with Aperol, Cucumber Oleo and lemon-so good we ordered two each! To eat we ordered the Baked Reginette Bolognese and the Smoked Brisket Sandwich. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The servicing sizes are pretty big so you are likely to have leftovers. The service was superb and we were never left waiting. Great place for happy hour or a bite to eat.

I really want to love this place. Great ambiance, location, and busy but never packed. My first…read moreexperience was a takeout order during Covid to support local businesses. I don't like to review based on takeout so I left it be. It was nothing special and clearly previously frozen. Decided to stop in again but for brunch. They have a full bar but only list 3 drinks on the brunch menu. Mimosa, Irish coffee, and Bloody Mary. Their mimosas were a great pour and I didn't feel the need for more than one! We ordered the Crab Benedict and Eggs Florentine. Both had FANTASTIC flavor! Unfortunately, the poached eggs on the crab were practically hard boiled, and my Florentine was a soup. I had to drink the eggs. Not super pleasant. The flavor, as mentioned before, was yummy! Very buttery, with tangy roasted tomatoes. Service was good, and we didn't feel rushed. They have a host stand, but it wasn't super clear if you should seat yourself or not. I saw people doing both. Street parking but not too hard to find a spot. I will definitely give it one or two more tries and update my review. Need to go for dinner, and I'm curious to try their French toast!

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Northeast Social
Assortment of Market Cheese Plate
Assortment of Market Cheese Plate
Chefs Choice Cocktail- jalapeño and basil infused gin, aperol, cucumber oleo and lemon.

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Parlour

Parlour

4.3
(495 reviews)
3.7 mi
$$

Relaxed but nice cocktail lounge; it was a little hard to find at first because it doesn't have a…read moresign, but it's below street level with a window sign that says "cocktails." The service was appropriately lowkey and prompt. Their food might seem a bit expensive, but their portions are generous. The fries were reminiscent of McDonald's fries in the best way, just fresher and crispier! We tried the Parlour burger and the chicken sandwich, both of which were simple but delicious.

The Parlour burger used to be thicker double patties but have gotten way thinner over time. Each…read morebeef patty is much thinner now than it used to be so the outter edge crisp is somewhat all throughout the patty being that thin. This makes the burger really chewy and you really can't taste the beef anymore like you used to when it was thicker. I would take this as it's not as good as it used to be. It is not as good as the original hype from the beginning. In conclusion, I do not think it's worth the $19. I rather get a cheesesteak for $16 at Tono's which comes with fresh not burnt fries rather than come back here and get a burger here. It's highly unlikely I will be back here. I honestly feel like the burgers have gone way WAY downhill. The fries here have gotten terrible so I stopped getting the fries a long time ago. They are not soft crisp like they used to be. They are too golden brown color, almost like burnt hard fries. I never like to eat down here. I normally would order the Parlour burger upstairs. The basement part which is Parlour has a weird smell like a locker room smell so that's why I don't like to eat down here.

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Parlour
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
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