Never heard of The Egg & I, until my roommates and I were craving a breakfast burrito. This place was cute! Very comforting and had all the classic breakfast foods. Many breakfast places don't have many coffee choices, but I was delighted by their iced vanilla latte. I got the breakfast burrito, and it was huge! It had the perfect ratio of cheese and egg in it, and hasbrowns were nice and crispy. The price for my whole breakfast was very affordable. Would definitely comeback. Our server was very nice, and didn't take long to get a hold of. read more

The Egg & I - Breakfast Burrito with Hasbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Took a gamble and ordered something different, the wild turkey omelet (turkey, wild rice, green onions, mushrooms, cheese and hollandaise) and it was DELICIOUS! Never thought of ordering an omelet with wild rice in it, but I'm happy I tried it! It was massive, with a side of toast and hash browns. It was pretty busy on Saturday morning, service was just fine. The restaurant is in an office building which was nice because there was plenty of parking since the other businesses were closed on Saturday. One thing I noticed is that they had nice artwork, but it was held up with big pieces of black tape..? Would have looked a little classier if they were framed but honestly it didn't affect my experience at all. read more

The Egg & I - Wild Turkey Omelet (one bite missing, I couldn't wait) with hash browns and sourdough - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Tasty food, spacious restaurant, and great service! I ordered the eggs Benedict and it was really good! The dish was decently light, and the hash browns were perfectly cooked with a good crisp. I would recommend The Egg and I, come back to look at the hand made bags, and try other dishes! read more

The Egg & I - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Great local breakfast and lunch spot. It's on the first floor of an office building and it's not fancy but they have tasty food and friendly service. read more

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I happened to be in the St. Paul area running errands this morning. I hadn't had breakfast and happened to be starving when I looked up nearby restaurants and found "The Egg & I". I was in a hurry and hoped it would be quick and easy. I walked in and they sat me down right away and took my coffee order and brought me water. I ordered the sausage and egg sandwich right away after they brought my drinks. The food came out not 5 minutes later. The sandwich was served on a bagel with a thick slice of melted cheddar cheese. This is akin to a breakfast sandwich you can get at McDonalds except much, much better. The sausage was savory and juicy, the scrambled egg was cooked just right where it was done well, yet soft and fluffy. I put my card on the table and the waitress scooped it up and closed me out, I wasn't even there for 15 minutes and my meal cost me less than $12 between the coffee and generous-sized sandwich. Overall I am very pleased with this establishment and enjoyed the food as well as the exceptional service, well done! read more

The Egg & I - Egg and Sausage Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Consistent good quality food. Convenient hours and location. Twenty-ish minutes from the airport. The staff is friendly and they support their community. read more

The Egg & I - Kamikaze pancake (buckwheat) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Standard, reasonably priced diner in St. Paul. Went during the Holidays and it was very busy. Great service and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Really nothing fancy, simple decor and tables, but nothing bad to say either. I ordered an omelet which was solid and came with a few pieces of buttered toast. I'm sure The Egg & I has a lot of regulars. I wouldn't necessarily say it is a must stop if you are in the area, but if you need a good breakfast fix and a menu that has plenty of options, it will serve you well! read more

The Egg & I - Build your own omelet (mushrooms, feta, broccoli) with side of toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

An exceptionally average breakfast restaurant. You'll get pretty standard breakfast fare at above average prices, but the service is good. We got the Huevos Rancheros and Chicken Caesar Wrap. They were both adequate but not too flavorful. I probably wouldn't come here again, but the service was nice! read more

One of my favorite breakfast places ever. Great food, friendly, personal and caring service, nice ambience and good parking. What more could one wish for. read more

We came here on our religious holiday which means breakfast places throughout the Twin Cities tend to get very busy. The Egg and I is located in an office building near the U of M. Thankfully, the Egg and I was not outrageously busy and for a party of nine we were seated pretty quickly. It was standard breakfast food and lunch options too. Food was decent especially if you're hungry. Prices are good, portions are large, and staff were friendly. The place is a bit dated but I kind of like it since it reminds me of dinners from the 80s and 90s. I'd go again if in the area. read more

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The BEST French Toast! Rest of our breakfast was delicious as well. Service was great and we were able to get seated very quickly on a Sunday morning. Place was packed! Ambiance isn't anything special but who cares because they make the most awesome French toast!!! Pancakes were tasty as well and the scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly. Forgot to order my bacon crispy - my only regret of this meal. Will definitely be returning. read more

The Egg & I - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I have passed by this restaurant for years and always wondered about it. Personally, I wondered when the opportunity would present itself for me to dine here since it's convenient to get to but not in a popular location. I felt like the restaurant was pretty old school. I ordered the TWO EGGS WITH AMERICAN cheese scrambled with HASHBROWNS and Cornbeef hash. Plus, a vanilla latte. I actually was surprised at the my bill total. I guess breakfast food can become pricey. Although I was pleased overall, I did feel like the toast had a fishy after taste. I am not sure what caused this but guessing something got mixed into the butter that was spread on the bread or maybe the surface the bread was toasted on may have had some old residue. read more

The Egg & I - Two eggs scrambled with cheddar cheese, toast, hash browns, and Corned beef hash. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We came here to fill some time and have breakfast. The server knows that we have somewhat stick timeline and was able to accommodate us to order "Togo" and then seated us so we can have our breakfast. It's a standard breakfast diner and has variety of eggs, breakfast sandwiches and pancakes dishes. We ordered breakfast sandwiches as they were recommended, also was one of a "faster" entry. The food was pretty good, tasty. Nothing too unique and everything is as expected. I felt I might come back here again when I have time to fill for breakfast in this area. read more

This is my favorite breakfast spot. Yes, they have lunch too, which is great. Yet, it's difficult to come here and not get the fantastic breakfast sausage links, too. This visit was Pancake Sunday. Without having talked about it prior, we both were craving pancakes. He got blueberry and I got Kamikaze. I typically order this pancake when I have them here. Side of sausage links and decaf coffee rounded out the meal. The pancakes are gigantic, and I ate half, along with one sausage link. I drank several cups of coffee, which is not my custom. I don't feel overly fond of the coffee, as it tastes scorched to me. I guess I was in the need for decaffeinated liquid. We had been seated quickly and the waitress came over shortly after, which was too fast for us. We then waited a bit for her to return to take our orders. We then waited a while for the food. The restaurant was packed, so we weren't too bothered by it. The pancakes came out without the sausage, and it was explained that she was waiting for it from the kitchen. The pancakes weren't the hottest, though they did have enough warmth to still melt the butter. I had asked for the kamikaze toppings on the side, and they came that way. I hate having to try to move them off the pancake in order to spread the butter. We both left with half a pancake (my toppings) and remaining sausages. That pancake is just too big to eat in one sitting, and I get to have a delicious Day Two breakfast, so I will not complain. We are glad to see this place thriving, as it is certainly a gem of a restaurant. read more

The Egg and I is a local brunch restaurant. Lots of elderly people come here and the vibes are very "traditional". My friend and I each ordered two refs with American potatoes or hashbrowns ($11.95). A choice of meat costs an additional $3. The waiters really took care of us and made sure there were no nuts in our food since my friend has a severe nut allergy. She was very nice and welcoming! Overall rating: 10/10 read more

The Egg & I - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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This was our first time here. My son said, "I wish I could use the cinnamon roll as a pillow. It's so soft!" Everything tasted homemade and was delicious. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Love this place The staff is always great, my husband loves the extra jalapeños he can get with his omelet . I love the Buckwheat kamikaze pancake(you only need one!) they are delicious. read more

I ordered the huevos rancheros, and was served a plate of scrambled eggs with a bunch of raw vegetables and lukewarm beans. I hate sending food back, but this was almost insulting how unappetizing this plate of food was. I tried hard to eat it, but couldn't. I knew that this was going to be the classic basic American diner so I went in with realistic expectations, but the huevos rancheros were unacceptably bad. To their credit, the waitress took the plate back and let me place a different order. I got the buckwheat pancake which was pretty good actually. read more

Third time eating here in about five year; I'm from Out of town. Great breakfast place and serves all kind of clientele so you know it's good. The menu looks Like regular fair, be everything from the coffee to the French toast is just a little bit better, IMHO. Hardworking efficient and friendly staff. Coffee and waters were filled regularly. We had burger, French toast, pancakes, and a few thing. All seems to have just a little extra touch. My oatmeal camE with the extra fixing I had orders but they didn't skimp. Everything here was good with my family. So I'd like to Come back when I'm in town next. read more

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A favorite place for breakfast or brunch! Many choices but best of all sourdough pancakes! Yes with blueberries and pecans! A reason alone to come here!!! read more

The best burgers and hash browns ever. I can't seem to order anything else to go. Cali burger and hash browns. So good. I know they have great pancakes and soup and Reuben and rachel but I pick up the phone and order cali and hash browns. Over and over and over. read more

My partner and I discovered this place on accident and we're glad we did! Like many of the other reviews said, this classic American diner is located into an office building with plenty of parking and classic selections. Overall the food is mediocre and nothing out of the ordinary. The service is also okay. We would come back. I wouldn't recommend getting the coffee as it was watery and they do close at 2pm everyday. I would recommend the pancakes for sure! read more

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Awesome service and great food! Everyone worked well together. I saw that everyone loved their job! read more

The Egg & I - Omelet with mushrooms and provolone cheese and Rye toast already buttered - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

BREAKFAST FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD. It's always good, but at some places it's gooder. This is one of those places. It comes off as a diner-y spot, which oftentimes means the food is sub-par and the coffee tastes like grubby dirt water. However, you get the best of both worlds at Egg and I with the diner vibez AND the tasty food. Their Kamikaze Pancakes were the creme de la creme *chef's kiss.* Crunchy, nutty, blueberry-stuffed, flawlessly topped off with banana deliciousness. Now, for some honesty. We ordered their eggs Benedict because ~hello~ the place is called Egg & I and frankly I thought it would be tragic not to order eggs here. Buuuuut, meh. Their hollandaise was okay, but not the best. Sort of watery. The eggs were poached perfectly, though, so I'll give 'em that! I think a trip here is worth it for the pancakes alone :) AND the coffee is fantastic! Holy cats. Wasn't expecting that. Definitely recommend! read more

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Pretty good breakfast place. It gets super busy on weekends of course but the wait is bearable. The service was great and the food was wonderful. I had the breakfast burrito and it was delicious. I feel that in our economy we are paying more for food and I would say that for the price you get a pretty good breakfast. It was super busy when we came to the restaurant. The ambiance was not that great. Sitting on the outside of the booth meant that my elbow hit every one walking by if I was not paying attention. read more

Good Diner Food served promptly and in good quantity in an office building. Fast, reliable, filling and unpretentious.

I came in here because I had a hankering for Eggs Benedict. That's significant, because I thought I hated Eggs Benedict. Something was telling me that if I got some good Eggs Benedict, I'd like Eggs Benedict. And now I like Eggs Benedict. The Egg & I is located in an ostensibly bland office building in a neighborhood that consists of nothing but bland office buildings as far as the eye can see. (Although, actually the interior of this particular office building is very nice.) It's a spacious, yet bustling brunch place which makes little effort to lure you in with its interior design choices. However, they have a respectable menu of breakfast and lunch entrees, some a bit under ten bucks and some a bit over. My Eggs Benedict portions were generous, and really kind of high quality. They came with a side of very nice hash browns. Service wasn't especially fast or friendly, but certainly nothing to complain about. I feel like the quality of the food does most of the work of keeping customers happy. And that's the most important thing, right? I'll definitely be back. I bet their omelettes are good. read more

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Consistently good breakfast the kamikaze, pancakes are really good and so are their omelettes.

I lived in Minneapolis for about four years and every time I go back to visit friends and family, I usually find a way to make it back to The Egg & I. If you're looking for a fancy brunch place with bottomless mimosas, this place is not for you. If you're looking for a place to get a great diner-type of breakfast, then you've found what you're looking for! The menu - as the restaurant name suggests - is heavily geared towards egg dishes, but it also includes something for those who love breakfast on the sweeter side - pancakes, waffles, French toast, and their famous kamikaze cakes. I've ordered a bunch of different things off the menu (both savory and sweet) and have enjoyed each and every entrée. Most recently I had the French toast, which is two HUGE slices of challah bread, grilled to perfection, served with a side of bacon and two eggs. The coffee here is also great (and very strong!) - and I was pleasantly surprised by how frequently our waiter came around to top us off on both water and coffee. Definitely excellent service! You can't go wrong with The Egg & I! read more

The Egg and I is basically a diner with a focus on eggs, however I think the real spotlight belongs to the pancakes. It's located on the first floor of an office building and there is a decent size parking lot. I've never had a long wait and I've been seated immediately, even on Saturday/Sunday morning. The menu definitely has a diner feel with lots of options for breakfast and every combination you can think of for eggs, proteins, and potatoes. Food is really good, and my eggs are always cooked perfectly like requested. I suggest getting a buttermilk pancake on the side because this is one of my favorite things at egg and I. It is so fluffy and sweet you will want to eat the whole thing yourself. Also make sure you get the hash browns!! They have some of the best hash browns here and you don't want to miss out. Service is fast, prices are decent, and portions are big. It's definitely a go-to breakfast place for me because of the simplicity and fast service. read more

The Egg & I - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

A perennial favorite with reliable food choices mixed with creative options. A comfortable brunch atmosphere with kind and attentive servers. read more

I just had a great omelette with bacon, cheese and hash browns. The only reason for 4 stars is, it was soooo eggspensive (bad pun). Over $16.00, with no coffee!! The hash browns alone were $4.50. I don't know of too many places that don't offer hash browns with the breakfasts. The food was really good though. read more

The Egg & I serves a pretty solid breakfast. Tucked away in an office center, it's actually kind of hidden. And it's big. Net result: we went at noon on a Sunday and didn't have to wait more than about a minute for a table. Bonus star just for accessibility. I ordered the Eggs Commodore, which is basically an Eggs Benedict with sausage patties replacing the Canadian bacon. It was pretty tasty. The sausage patties were flavorful but not spicy or too fatty. The egg was poached beautifully. The English muffin was perfect (that's usually the downfall of most Benedicts for me) and the Hollandaise was nice -- soft and creamy, though perhaps not as lemony as I would have personally liked. Still very super solid. And I enjoyed that it came just about drowning in Hollandaise. I hate places that skimp on the sauce. Came with a side of hashbrowns, which were kind of average. Fine but nothing extraordinary. My husband shared his wheat toast, which was delicious. And we also ordered a kamikaze pancake just to try one -- it's humongous -- plate sized for real. And it comes with nuts, blueberries and sliced bananas. I'm not really sure the upcharge for the kamikaze was worth it, but it was mighty tasty. He got the corned beef hash, which was decent. He also got American fries, which are NOT french fries. They are hashbrowns that are the kind where there are little slices of potato that are grilled -- homefries, really. Just know before you order. I saw an omelette float by and it looked really good as well. Very good coffee plentiful and refilled fast. I also dug the glass coffee mugs. Service was good -- not extraordinary but certainly on point. Seemed very family friendly and efficient. read more

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Such a cute diner! Super old school vibes and pretty good breakfast. If you're looking for something fancy this might not be your spot though. read more

Great find. It's a great find since it always finding a simple breakfast place in Minneapolis is sometimes hard to do. Big menu with friendly wait staff. I think it's family owned and clearly lots of locals cause they all seemed to know each other. They have a lunch menu but this was a breakfast stop for us. read more

Fantastic brunch spot! A local friend recommended this restaurant, and I am happy to do the same. Keep an eye out--not easy location to spot! Fully satisfied. read more

I order lunch from Egg & I occasionally. California Burger and hash browns instead of fries. The California Burger has so many veggies on it that it's like getting a hamburger side salad. They do not skimp. I get the hash browns because this place is known for their Breakfasts and their hash browns are the best. It's like a breakfast/ lunch salad burger. So good. Tons of food and super Fast. I order leave immediately and it's always ready when I get there. read more

Wonderful place to go if you enjoy being judged by the after church crowd on a Sunday afternoon. The customers make up a majority of boomer minion meme mom's. The dress code is shapeless elastic pants with the most vivid garish blazer you dig out of the Kohl's clearance rack. The food was pretty and the price was a BARGAIN FIND. read more

The Egg & I - Me and Teri getting coffee with my church ladies!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

After a long 17 hour flight and being super jetlagged, all we wanted was breakfast. I don't know what was wrong with the lady who sat us down but she didnt say one word to us or even show a smile. Having her "I hate this place" stare be our first point of contact was not very welcoming at all. Thankfully our server was much more welcoming and lovely to converse with. The food here was mediocre. No wow factor but its very convenient. I had the eggs benedict with hasbrowns and the boyfriend had the everything omelette. Both were decent. I'd come back to try other things. read more

The Egg & I - Everything omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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This is becoming one of my favorite breakfast/brunch spots. The service is always awesome and the food is cooked perfectly! I haven't gotten something I haven't enjoyed - my favorite is the two eggs with two French toast. The restaurant itself is very simple, but there is a ton of seating and I've never waited longer than 5 minutes for a table. No complaints about this place! read more

The Egg & I - 2 eggs and 2 French toast + 2 eggs and 2 cakes (multigrain with banana) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota