Don't pass up this amazing spot where the food is hot and the service is rooted in genuine good nature. The place has an authentic vibe and energetic environment one would expect from a small Minnesota town. read more

B R E A K F A S T ! What a wonderful Restaurant up north! Stopped in for breakfast, and had the best corned beef hash ever. It was hard to choose something because it all looked amazing. The whole restaurant even smelled like heaven! Cute decor, clean, extremely friendly servers that worked like a team, and all around pleasant experience. STOP HERE TO EAT read more

I have worked here in the past about two years I was working here and I still love to come in a get food always greeted by the girls that are always so sweet to everyone and very easy to get to know them and the food is amazing everytime without fail read more

Not impressed at all!! Hamburger was so tough I was sawing it with my knife and even that was a struggle! Onion rings were tasteless, cold and like rocks!! Will never go there again!!! read more

Don't let the outside fool you! The food was awesome! There is parking in the back and it seems that back door is the main entrance. We parked on the street and went in a front door. We did not see any signs of "please wait" so we grabbed an open booth. When I was returning to table form the restroom I saw the "please wait to be seated" sign near the back door. The burgers were awesome as were the breakfast items. read more

This was another pleasant surprise. They have several combinations offered in several styles. I got the corned beef with red potatoes and ordered it as a skillet (They'll also serve as an omelet or in a wrap). This is easily the best corned beef I've ever had. It's something they make daily, so if your heart is really set on corned beef, I'd go sooner rather than later. They offer red roasted potatoes, hash-browns, and tots as the side. The red roasted potatoes had a hint of rosemary and olive oil and were fantastic. The eggs were cooked exactly how I'd want them to be, and the service was beyond good. Our server was really busy, but she took the time to check in often and kid around with us. She likes her job and it shows. UPDATE: My wife and I went once again before we hit the road and it was the same experience. Great food and great staff. Another place I'd happily go out of my way to eat at. read more

The Skillet - Corn beef skillet with red potatoes - Desserts Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

Great food and service. Only complaint was my son's bacon was a bit overcooked. I'm sure they have fixed that but he had so much great food he didn't want anything else. read more

This place makes a good country breakfast! Seriously good corned beef hash. The mother load of buttery biscuits and sausage gravy hit the spot. Eat here if you want good food for a good price with generous portions! read more

Great food, great service, and homey feel. I've always had a great experience here. The rosemary reds are my favorite!

The service was excellent and the food was delicious. We're fortunate to have not passed it by just because of the way it looked on the outside. Food was plentiful and we each had a breakfast for the next day. read more

The service was friendly and efficient, with staff who were attentive and eager to help. Our food arrived promptly, and we appreciated the recommendations from our server. read more

Oh My Goodness, I love this place! I am obsessed with their pancakeS, homemade corned beef hash, breakfast burritos and chicken salad!!! I'd like to recommend more items but it's gonna take me a lot more time -- but I am seriously looking forward to trying my next favorite thing about The Skillet You really NEED to go get yourself some of those PERFECT PANCAKES! I wonder if the pancakes think about me as often as I think about them....yes, obsessed! read more

Good size portions. Food took forever to come and was a little cold. Servers were friendly.

This place was fantastic. The best service and food we've had in a long time. Will come again when traveling through Brainerd area next time. read more

The food is very good! Huge portions and very good service. My favorite is the Eggs Benedict!

Food, service, thoughtful waitress, this place has it all! This has become my go to restaurant in the brainerd Baxter area for its affordable pricing and delicious food. I've been here more than 5 times. Each time Better than the last. Take your special someone to breakfast here and it will soon be your go to. read more

The service was amazing! We enjoyed our breakfast away from home as part of our northern adventure in Minnesota.

We stopped in for a late breakfast and we not disappointed at all. My husband and I thought it was amazing and delicious! We were literally going mmmmm after each bite seriously this was soooo good we wished we lived close so we could enjoy this on a regular basis Our server was totally % fantastic and super friendly read more

So far my favorite place to get breakfast in the Brainerd Lakes area! Food is great and severs are nice!

Great local est. the food was great, staff was lively and entertaining from a first timers perspective. French toast breakfast sandwich was amazing and the eggs Bennie was a hit! read more

Awesome! I had a veggie omelet with pepper Jack and my husband the strawberry pancakes. Our server was the bomb. Super sweet and professional! Food was great all the way around. All staff friendly and coffee refilled multiple times! read more

The positive.....food was good, when we finally got it. Got there after the breakfast rush, so we were 1 of 3 tables without food, so being overly busy was not the issue. It was over an hour from when we walked in until we got our food. The "wait" staff was.....something. I got to refill my coffee cup, twice, since our server was no where to be found, after drinks were delivered and food was ordered. At least the wait staff was able to eat.....the pizza that they ordered from another place, in front of the patrons, who were waiting for food. After food was finally delivered, we informed the server that we only had two settings of silverware, there were three of us. After waiting another 10 minutes and seeing our waitress emptying trash cans, we just decided to get our own silverware. Again, and least the food was pretty decent.... read more

New favorite place for breakfast. Have been multiple times in the past few months and have never had a complaint. Service is awesome, prices are good. read more

This was an awesome place to stop and grab a quality breakfast while out of town! Friendly staff and great food!

Under new ownership - this is THE place to go for breakfast. Huge quantities for a great price. The hashbrowns are sooo good! The cinnamon bites were also delicious (although may be a temporary thing as they're trying out some new items for their menu). Highly recommend if you're looking for a great deal and carb loading. read more

Service was kind of lack and the food was disappointing compared to my last visit 2 years ago. Everything i tasted was greasy. Sausage patties were very greasy and the sausage gravy laddled over my potato pancakes was very oily. The sausage must be poor quality. I asked for me rye toast to be very well done and both my mom and i's were limp. Reason for looking dark in pictures is its dark rye. I will not be back because 2 places within a few blocks from here are by far better! read more

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Terrible service - sat down at a booth in front of service counter and waited for over 10 minutes to get menus. Staff cleared tables and provided menus to others that came in after us while we were ignored. We walked out. Won't be back. read more

Great food! I love finding little dives, this cafe was a good find! They make everything from scratch, and tastes like a nice home cooked meal! They serve breakfast all day and have some amazing desserts! Everything from cinnamon rolls to ice cream, to pies and cheese cake! read more

The Skillet - Picked out some color books to color with while waiting for our food!! - Desserts Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

We came for the breakfast. I had the loaded hash browns my fiancé had the everything omelette both were fantastic. Super yummy. Nice environment great staff! Also just an FYI they have a breakfast brunch every Sunday from 9am to 1. Definitely would recommend read more

Food was good but pretty average. We had the breakfast skillet and everything omelet. Omelet was Hy and full of ingredients but too much cheese for me (and I love cheese!). The skillet was warm, not hot but tasty. Hash browns were very good. Service was good and friendly. Price was decent for the amount of food. read more

Just visited on Sunday for lunch. Had the cheddar bacon burger and the bun was delicious, not sure what kind of bread they used, but it was good. The apple pie was very good and the ice cream was like none i've ever had, so creamy. read more

The Skillet - Back door to the best little cafe. - Desserts Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

We have a family cabin nearby and come up for events at the racetrack several times a year. We stop EVERY morning we go to the track to have breakfast because it's so good. Have had the Biscuits 'n Gravy, Everything Omelet, the Skillet (hellooooo, hash browns, veggies, meat, eggs, doused in hollandaise!). It's all been absolutely perfect, with top notch service. read more

Delicious food- home style cooking. The perfect spot in Brainerd for breakfast or a nice steak. I love it here! I recommend it to anyone and everyone. Staff is SUPER friendly! read more

My family and I stopped at The skillet for lunch but My husband and I went for the breakfast . We both had the best omelette and hashbrowns . One of my kids had a fabulous buttermilk pancake and my other daughter who had lunch loved their chicken fingers . The only minus .... they had only one waitress working even thought very efficient If busier that could be a problem . We did not wait for our food too long . Excellent place .., will be back for sure read more

Impressed. Tasty, well made breakfast items. Fresh and hot. Service was good. Some creative menu items too- clean, fair prices. Nice little breakfast spot. Pancakes are enormous, fluffy and blueberries were fresh. Omelet was a thin wrapping around the filling- which is exactly how it like it. Would definitely return, would also recommend no problem. read more

Had the homemade corned beef hash and eggs. Excellent. Travis does a great job in the Kitchen.

Best breakfast in Brainerd. The French Toast is delicious and the bacon is thick and sweet. The staff was super helpful and friendly, as well. We will definitely return! read more

Up north for work and a short vacation. Stopped here for breakfast/brunch and we were not disappointed. Kids had pancakes with blueberries. My wife had a veggie omelette. I had the skillet scramble. Both excellent. Food was fast, hot and had quality ingredients. Don't miss the fresh caramel rolls! Great service and prices. Will be back. read more

Great local spot for breakfast! Both the corn beef hash and eggs Benedict were excellent. Friendly service and reasonable prices. Seems to be a local favorite with a small town cafe feel. read more

Way too over priced! The food is ok. Perkins, the barn, and north winds are far better and way cheaper. Small, and pretty dirty. The staff was on edge the whole time like the health inspector or owner was there or something, it was just kind of awkward and uncomfortable. I haven't returned since. read more