No doubt one of the best spontaneous meals of my life as we traveled home from Minneapolis!…read more A superb community dining experience, and our server, Denise, added so much to our visit, making great suggestions and telling about the venue and the town's history. Enjoyed a tasty Caesar salad to open things, then loved the tortellini, medium hand tossed sweet Italian pizza. Finished with tasty Gelato. Absolutely loved the atmosphere, as we got to know all the people around us and loved their stories! Many were locals who enjoyed our stopping in their hometown! It's a lengthy ride, but we have talked about driving up one weekday because it was so darn good.

What a CUTE little place! The inside was so cute, decorated just perfectly. We visit them…read morefrequently at the Eagan market fest but wanted to try the actual restaurant. The pasta was good, wish there was a bit more for the price and maybe some broccoli or peas added. The pizza was amazing! We will definitely be back for that. Staff were great, attentive and quick despite it being super busy!

Significantly reduced menu with higher prices and reduced quality. Breakfast, ham & cheese omelet…read morewas not good, hash browns charred and not sure there was even butter on the toast. Turkey commercial no longer on the menu. The only thing good was the service.

We discovered this new restaurant when searching the area for breakfast. We almost went by it twice…read moreas it is in a gas station. It has a full bar and very good breakfast. We actually went there twice as there really isn't much breakfast in the area. I had the biscuits and gravy with eggs the first day and full breakfast the second day. Both were done very well. My partner had eggs Benedict the first day and the full breakfast the second day. They also have lunch and a full bar.

Service was excellent! Food was wonderful! Love how you get to make your pizza your way without…read moredoing math on how much it will be for all your favorite toppings! Crust was excellent and wings were so delicious

Good pizza. Fast. There are not many good pizza options in Mankato and this one is better than most…read morein the area

This was our 4th visit. We find our hour plus drive worth every minute on the road. Varied menu…read morewith lunch menu during the week. The food is delicious and the finest Italian in Minnesota. Noah was our server. Helpful, professionally knowledgeable and intuitive. Ambience is amazing and uplifting. Expect we'll return in a few weeks. We're becoming regulars for good reason.

Tried this place tonight and was not disappointed…read more Service was great and went the extra mile Food was amazing except foe two plates being under the heat lamp/warming rack a bit too long so the salmon was a little dried out. Loved the desserts. The setting is very clean and does a great job of representing the Italian vibe We will be back

Horrible service. Pizza was terrible. Save your money, don't come here. $18 for a medium,…read moreeverything is dry. Meat is not real. This is absolute terribly inhumane.

We ordered take out. The pizza was good but the wait was a little longer than expected. We will eat…read morethere again!

Good food at good prices. One of my favorite places for breakfast. If you're looking to pay a lot…read moreto drink mimosas and eat fresh fruit, this isn't it, but if you want a good old fashioned American breakfast, reasonably priced, you'll find table.

There's something special about coming back to Happy Chef Restaurant. This place always brings back…read morewonderful memories of my childhood, and every visit feels like taking a step back in time. The familiar atmosphere, comforting food, and friendly service remind me why it has remained such a special place for so many years. Whether you're stopping in for breakfast or just looking for a taste of nostalgia, Happy Chef is more than just a restaurant--it's a place filled with memories. I'll always enjoy coming back.

The food was bad and stale. It tasted like mold. The employees were friendly but the food wasn't…read moregood at all and there were few options.

Falafel was not made of chickpeas and was so salty that burned my mouth…read more Hummus extremely salty as well Tell the cook to go easy on the salt. Not coming back.

Food, service and drinks were all good here…read more We had the "famous" homemade chips and onion dip. My husband had a burger that he inhaled before I could even see it. I had a "southwest" wrap that I found a little boring, but TBH I wasn't very hungry. The handcut fries were delicious though and I had a "Shark Bite" slush that was strong and tasty!

During Mankato's restaurant week, we wanted to try Flask's special, the McLovin burger. It was…read morefantastic, the pizza rolls and friend pickles were good. I am so glad it came with a shake, we got Oreo and it was amazing! Flask is always fun and makes me feel nostalgic.