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    The Nicollet Diner

    3.1 (574 reviews)
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    THE NICOLLET DINER ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Pancakes
    Anton F.

    I'm town for a conference and this diner was close to the convention center. Open 24 hours, after a long day, I stopped in for a late night breakfast. Later in the week, I ordered an early morning lunch. Old school vibe with booths all around and a diner table seating. Both food items were good; the All American Breakfast and Turkey Club with fries, chicken wild rice soup and strawberry shake (see photos) all at a reasonable price. This rating would have been a 5 star but the customer service was horrible during the morning. We waited 15 minutes to be seated with 3 open tables during the morning shift.

    Side of Fries
    Jennifer H.

    The atmosphere is so relaxing. The waiter and service inside is super friendly and the food is amazing.

    Jolly Roger Burger
    George L.

    Literally came here on 4am after an afterparty and I have to say, it was more chill than expected. I expected people to say beware of the characters that come out late night but the sunday morning that I've had food, I was disappointed thar it was rather mundane. Maybe Minneapolis is just pedestrian compared to LA... So service is slow, but what did you expect at 4am? Ordered the Jolly Roger burger and the food took...25 minutes despite the lack of crowds. Take that as you will. Food is aight. I'd give it a 3 of 5 for the mundane atmosphere, nothing special but nothing wrong. Y'all lied to me Ha. Didn't get sick, filled up. Laughed at the notion that I'd get sick from the food which I doubt and proved wrong. It's slow, yes but I don't find it bad. The novelty of eating here would wear out after the 2nd time though. The price tag was a little high but it's expected for a 24/7 downtown area. Overall it's a spot I'd only go once to be honest, and perhaps one of the only spots to come back super late from an event and notnworry about stuff closing.

    Janay D.

    First time at Nicollet Diner and it definitely won't be my last. Came through for a late-night breakfast and ordered the sausage, eggs, and French toast... and I instantly fell in love. Everything was cooked just right and hit the spot exactly how a late-night diner meal should. The vibe was warm and inviting, and the staff seemed super friendly, which always makes the experience better. Loved the energy of the place and can't wait to come back and try more. Solid first visit all around.

    Quickie over easy.  Homemade strawberry jam was yummy.
    Lisa N.

    Food was standard for a greasy spoon. The issue I have is there is minimal for healthy eaters and vegans (vegan sausage, fruit cup, ...). I desperately needed a coffee but I'm dairy intolerant and they have no milk alternatives. Service was slow, but eventually efficient.

    Eggs Benedict
    Kimberly F.

    We ended up on the second floor a kind of seat yourself situation and we noticed everyone else who did the same thing seemed confused. I made a reservation but I'm not sure I would bother because no one seemed aware it was there. The waitress assigned to our table kind of disappeared and the whole experience would have been pretty terrible but the bar tender waiting on other tables noticed we hadn't been helped a did a great job taking care of us. I might also mention it wasn't very busy. We had breakfast food which was exactly what we ordered. My scrambled eggs were perfect. My fruit cup had too much melon for my taste but that's personal preference. It's a pretty interesting looking place. There are some games you can play.

    Andrew P.

    The food although well prepared is basically average and similar to a Denny's. Pluses are that it is close to the hotels and open 24 hours. Expect higher than average downtown pricing.

    Night view of patio
    Denise J.

    I'm visiting Minneapolis for a conference and decided to stop in for a bite to eat. It was about 9:00 p.m.. the atmosphere was cute and our server was really friendly. The food not so great. I ordered a bowl of chicken and rice soup. It arrived. Barely warm and the soup for sure was not homemade. It was quite bland and quite thick as if it came out of a can and the correct amount of water or milk hadn't been added. I ordered a side biscuit. It came cut in half and toasted, which surprised me. For a whole biscuit that was flaky and less like an English muffin. Come visit for the atmosphere and the drinks and the convenience of 24-hour restaurant. Don't expect a gourmet meal.

    Wakin' Bakin' Burger and a Side of Onion Rings
    Collin B.

    I have passed by this place a lot and never went in until tonight. Decided to walk over and stop in for dinner. The ambiance is your typical retro diner. Stationary bar stools that swivel, open kitchen so you can watch them cook, and booths/tables surround a odd-shaped horseshoe bar that is flanked very closely by a side bar stocked with your normal liquor and mixers. No frills. They apparently are known for their milkshakes. Service was great. It was only one server that was doing it all and he was managing really well although it wasn't too busy when I was there (Monday evening). I decided to get the "Wakin Bakin Burger" which is just their breakfast burger with an egg and bacon. Overall it was average. I do want to give them credit for the double patty. I had the side of onion rings with ranch. Good size portions overall for the money. Ranch Rating: 4 out of 5. Good consistency. Creamy. Great accompaniment to the onion rings. I'll be back at a later time when it's more lively and will update the ambiance if needed.

    Nicole C.

    Hmmm...this is one interesting place. It has the potential of being good and fun but really misses the mark when it comes to efficiency of seating and serving. The people working there were pleasant, the wait time was 40 min (even though we were able to make a reservation, which was not honored) and it was so obvious that there was limited drive to move things along. Two booths were being used to store dirty dishes vs seating customers who had been waiting over 30 min. Open spots at the counter were not being utilized. There were times that empty tables sat there for 5-10 min before seating people. Our actual server was very pleasant. The food, which also took a long time to come out was above average but two hours was way too long to have been there for the quality of the food to matter much. Sounded like an amazing drag brunch in the other room but the diner itself was a bit of a bust.

    Hangover breakfast
    Micah L.

    Been quite a few times, but mainly because it's the only restaurant open as late as it is. Very much diner vibes, and I usually go after 2am, so a very interesting crowd. I will say it's usually a wait to get in and it takes some time to get the food but it is hot and fresh when it comes out and is pretty good. I think they do a great job of handling that late night crowd and serving a bunch or people who may have been partying all night and just need some food.

    Sitting area
    Joseph T.

    You know, This place ..... it's gotta be wayyy more fun here at night, I see another side of this place and they do drag shows at night, full bar! Lottery tickets, Food is what you expected! I got a basic breakfast that is not too heavy but kept me full! Service was great, attentive and she kept checking on me for refills of coffee and if I needed anything, The only thing not that great is the foot rest below where I sat completely broke off and it's still sitting on the tile floor ready to trip someone LOL. Let's get that fixed

    The Cabaret Burger
    Mark M.

    Stopped in for lunch and stayed til dinner. Apparently a worker walked out and slowed down service drastically. We waited over an hour on our lunch break for our food. It was a tough look but what can you do. Burger was mid for diner food and fries actually were dec. great server just felt bad bc he had to apologize constantly. It's connected to a cabaret lounge so you know the vibe.

    Fabulous French Toast, Full Order Onion Rings, The Cabaret Burger

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    Ask the Community - The Nicollet Diner

    Is the service always insanely bad or was today a fluke because of the holiday?

    It's ALWAYS BAD SERVICE!!!! I tried to give them another chance today and it was HORRIBLE

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    The best burger in the world!!! I get the grilled onions in it extra extra. They do not do raw…read moreonions here or vegetables lol I always get the double cheese cheeseburger. This place is a cash only place I think. Well, I've only paid cash when I come here for many many years there was a sign cash only. They might take credit cards now MAYBE I'm not sure but if they do they might charge you a kajillion dollars for the fees lol. Just pay in cash. Bring lots of cash cuz you're gonna want to try the double cheeseburger AND the famous Juicy Lucy. I don't ever get the juicy Lucy because it comes out to piping hot and I don't wanna wait 10 minutes to eat my food lol. Their french fries are just like McDonald's french fries but it taste a lot more fresh. It is so good. You're gonna want to get a full basket. There's always a line out the door so you gotta come here real early.

    Finally got to try the iconic Matt's Bar and my first Juicy Lucy! The burger was absolutely…read moredelicious (I got it with grilled onions) - and I appreciated that our waitress told us to take a small bite first, as the cheese was basically molten hot. However, it was a great burger. Between myself and two others, we just shared an order of fries and it was enough - but we do wish they were salted better. We were lucky to get a table right away, but there was quite a line out the door on a Thursday night once we left. We got drinks right away, but the burgers and fries did take quite a bit of time to come out (which for a very limited menu felt odd). Overall, fun environment and good burger!

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    The Juicy Lucy from Francis Burger Joint is the BEST burger I've ever had! Hands down, it's even…read morebetter than the ones I've had when I used to eat meat. When I go to new cities, I typically seek out food that is specific to the region and thus a little more interesting to me. You can get a burger anywhere, and a cheese filled patty, aka a "Juicy Lucy", didn't sound like something I needed to try. But my husband kept talking about it and really seemed bent on having one so we decided to come here to try it out. We showed up during their happy hour, from 4-5pm, and they had $5 draft beers. Score! It's a cute place with ample seating, nice natural light from the large windows, and a relaxed atmosphere. I ordered the Juicy Lucy, a burger patty stuffed with cheese and topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and pub sauce. I chose the Impossible patty version, but you can also get it with their house made black bean burger. Hubby chose the Garlic Girl, a black bean cheeseburger topped with bacon (also made in-house), berbere aioli, lettuce, and pickled onion. Each burger came with fries. Both burgers were spectacular and delicious in their own way. The bacon on hubby's burger was incredible, and his burger was rich and satisfying. By my Juicy Lucy, oh my... Every bite was a flavor explosion and intensely delicious without being a gut bomb shockingly. To top it off, the fries were super crispy and just perfect. WOW is all I can say. Note that while the prices may seem a little higher than what you might expect, Francis Burger is a no tipping establishment, as stated on their menu. For the quality of the food and the great service, it was well worth the price! I'll be back if I'm ever in this area again.f

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    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
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    Interior
    American Cheese Gougeres
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    Love the bright colors and high energy vibe here. With the threat of rain, we got a table inside…read morebut the patio looked lovely. Maybe a future visit. Seeing the size of the portions, we decided to split the Piri Piri Chopped Pork sandwich with Mac n cheese and beans as our sides. It was more than enough food. The sandwich was delicious. Tender pulled pork with a bit of spice on a fresh sesame seed bun. Loved the beans. A little bit of pork fat gave them a great flavor. Husband is the Mac n cheese fan and he loved that as well. My bite was super cheesy. Lots of local beers to choose from. I found a nice hoppy one to try. Love the names but I always forget them. Service was great. You order with a QR code. Food came out quickly. We did have a server visit our table to answer questions and bring us anything needed after our initial order. He was great with giving us some recommendations. The restaurant charges a flat 20% service fee (so no tipping). Parking was a bit of an adventure as there seemed to be a lot of apartment parking on the streets and the lot was pretty small but we found a spot a block-ish away. Great stop!

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