Less Uffda, More Lefse: that's what this place is about! We…read morethought the service was lacking, especially for a Saturday morning (a relatively popular time for them). Since this was our first time, we had no idea that it was a 'seat yourself' type of place and there were no signs indicating so. We stood at the door being stared at by the patrons and the employees. It took several minutes for someone to tell us we could sit wherever. Finally, our waitress stopped over, took our drink order, but because we weren't ready, she left. She didn't come back for more than 15 minutes. She did apologize, but it was far too long. Prices were reasonable and two specials were offered - our kinda place! My husband took part in one of those specials and ordered the country fried steak and eggs. I ordered the regular steak and eggs. We did substitute an order of toast for the Swedish pancakes (gotta!) It took a really long time for our food to come, which was disappointing. Food did come out hot and my husband was a big fan of the country fried steak. I didn't think the Swedish pancakes were anything I would HAVE to order a second time, but I'm glad we tried them. The hashbrowns were probably the highlight of breakfast. A waitress did stop by with a dum dum for kids, which was a cute added touch!

Stopped in with a friend, after going for a walk. Our usual place was closed, so we found this one…read moreand decided to give it a try. It has a small town, local hang out feel to it. There are plenty of tables that aren't crowded too close together. Staff was extremely friendly. Everyone around us appeared to be eating breakfast, and it all looked good. However, since it is a Swedish restaurant we decided to order the meatballs and lefse. Both had average flavor, but wasn't anything special. The gravy on the meatballs were under whelming. I don't think I would order them again but I definitely want to go back and try their breakfast.

Great pancakes, so many flavors & they can be made gluten free!!! We love coming here, it gets busy…read moreso a reservation is important.

This is a pretty busy location, but moves quickly for how many people were waiting. I'm impressed!…read moreI really liked the specials menu that had some more unique options like the maple syrup latte and crab cake Benedict I was able to order. Ambience was good and our server was attentive. Parking is in a shared lot, so it's a little hard to find parking near the restaurant. I do wish the waitlist feature was a bit more helpful - this OPH allows you to join a waitlist, but never shares where in line you are which makes it tough to gauge when to show up/join the waitlist. Overall, I'll definitely be picking this OPH over some others due to the faster service!

This is the real small town cafe experience. You get the feeling that the people working there care…read moreabout you personally. Like other local cafes, people who know each other feel free to drop by their table to strike up a conversation. We were a little early for lunch, but no problem, feel free to order off either menu. I had a veggie omelette. I don't remember what mom had but she liked it so much, she didn't save half for the next meal. We had bread pudding to go which felt like it weighed a couple of pounds. It was so good. Mom also bought a greeting card made by a local artist there.

Hidden gem in a small town. A local favorite. Steak was cooked perfect and not tough at all…read more Service was nice and quick. Small town, hole in the wall vibe.

This is a cute little stop just across the border in Wisconsin…read more They have fun specials and great breakfast food.

Service is great, food was fantastic! I am always looking for somewhere I can also get some work in…read moreand this place has a nice high bar row equipped with outlets. Check out the jalapeño popper bagel! The steak Benedict was delicious flavor but the steak was very chewy and overcooked, not edible. I cannot stress how great the service was though. I also enjoyed the iced mochas & cold brew.

Great food. And service. And prices. Had the daily special, Roast Beef, knife not needed. Just use…read moreyour fork. Came with real mash potatoes, green beans, and roll. Also dinners come with a choice of Salad or Soup. Get the soup, salad was just lettuce. This place has been around for ever. Not a looker from the outside. Very busy at 11.00 Best part Roast Beef was $10.50

We stopped on a Monday night as we were driving through. It's not far off of 35W. It is a cute…read moredown-home diner decorated with local sports, antiques, and Scandinavian decor. There are booths or tables. The food came quickly. We chose the handpacked burgers and side orders of fries. It was all very good. A very delicious, home cooked, quick meal.

Ambiance - Great! It kind of reminded me of restaurants in the 60's…read more Service-Excellent, out of this world Food-breakfast burrito Potatoes, egg, tomatoes and Mexican sauce, cheese & sour cream It was served hot, and the burrito was so large I had two more meals with the left overs

The place reminds me of a truck stop which usually has some of the best and reasonably prices…read moremeals while passing through on a road trip. It's also for the after church crowd which makes it very busy and being off the highway even more. Service was wonderful. Our server was adorable and so friendly. She epitomized what great service should be. Pretty great menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We all had breakfast. French toast, pancakes and eggs. All of the meals were great, came out fast and the service was fantastic. Lots of pies in the case to choose from if that's your thing. Woulkd defintely recommend a stop on the way out of town or after church.

Our food was incredible! When you walk in you order and pay…read moreright at the counter and then they bring your food to your table. We got the biscuits and gravy, pig's eye breakfast and with a single pancake. The maple bacon butter was divine with the pancake and the biscuits and gravy was a different approach compared to your traditional biscuits and gravy and we loved them! Service was great, restaurant was clean and my coffee was also very good. I don't think they have a parking lot so you do have to park on the street and pay for a meter but there were plenty of spot when we stop by.

I love the buttered tin so much!! Their cinnamon rolls and breakfast burrito are my go to. I think…read moreeverything is made with locally sourced ingredients, which is an amazing way to support our community. It's a cute little breakfast stop on the weekends. They are usually open until 3pm. It's street parking! Don't forget to order at the counter, then sit down and wait for the 10/10 breakfast.

You might have to wait on a Saturday or Sunday morning maybe 20 minutes or less, due to the…read morepopularity of the restaurant --and the fact that it's the only breakfast restaurant in downtown Elk River. When you do get sat, the service is fast-- your coffee is always filled and hot! The food comes out fairly quickly and is always hot and delicious. It actually can get pretty loud in there. It is a very old building with an open floor plan, so when a lot of people get in there then start talking it can get to a medium roar, but nothing too loud. It's not like you have to shout at the person across the table so they can hear you. The prices are reasonable and comparable to the prices around the area, and bonus **if you have purchased an Elk River Football card, (and you have the card with you) you can get five dollars off your meal!

If you're looking for a great spot for breakfast in the Elk River area, this is the place to go…read more I've been here several times in the past and the quality, service and consistency of the food is always above average. It's a cool old building right on the Main Street. I had the "Minnesota Platter" which was very good and the service was excellent, as usual. I will be back!

A friend and I came here for breakfast on our trip to Canada. The breakfast was perfect. I had ham…read moreand eggs and hashbrowns. My friend had country fried steak and eggs and a biscuit. The service was great and it was a typical small town diner. It was perfect for our trip. Please do not pass this place up.

100% great service and food as well. will visit again and again…read more I live in Mora (35 miles away). SHrimp burger today. Always inteoducing this place to new friends.