Good, easy food + accurate price = busy diner! Stopped in for breakfast at 11:00 on a Sunday while snowing, so it was busy, but we didn't wait. Service was fast, but felt a bit rushed (we were there for less than 45 minutes) as a line started to form to get a table. Food was good...but, in my opinion, it's hard to get breakfast wrong. Huge servings! I'd go again, but wouldn't wait if there was a line to get a table. read more

What a great diner! Food was plentiful and tasty! Coffee was very good too! Loved the music which was retro to 80's and 90's. This is a must stop. I go here at 7am, by 8am it's filling up. You can clearly tell ULC is a local favorite! read more

Uncle Loui's Cafe - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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Food is amazing classic dinner style. The workers however are horrible and mean for no reason. It's not too hard to be nice to people who are paying for your service. read more

Do not go here, it took us over an hour to get our food and then when we got our food my French toast was pure dough in the middle and cold. The coffee tasted like dirty dish washer water with a nice dirty mug to compliment it. The floor was pure trashed with food and crumbs everywhere. They also do not disinfect the giant syrup bottles after a party is done eating. Will not return. read more

This was pretty good. I love their coffee cups and their coffee wasn't bad either. The pancake that comes with an order is huge! The french toast was pretty decent. I got the gyro skillet thing which really did not have a whole lot of meat on it and considering the price I did have higher expectations. The bathrooms were clean, the staff was attentive and friendly, the food was served promptly and there was 2 hour parking in the lot directly across the street. I would come back. Probably would not order the same thing again, but I would return. read more

Excellent locals cafe! Inexpensive and large food servings. The place was packed and we got our food (for a party of 6) in about ten minutes. Amazing!!! read more

Uncle Loui's Cafe - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

A Duluth staple, Uncle Loui's has so many amazing things to choose from. There can be a line but it's worth the wait. I think I have tried everything and have never had a bad experience. read more

GREAT place!! No mask required server was phenomenal! She was very welcoming and helpful with my particular taste in food. One of the great things was the condiments were on the table!! Old time dinner feel which was great on a cold February morning I would totally return when I'm back in town. read more

I was there for breakfast , this place was full of cockroaches., food was okay nothing to brag about. I probably never come back

Found this gem by just doing a search for breakfast on our GPS, so glad we did! The food was delicious and affordable. My youngest son is still talking about breakfast today, and we ate there yesterday! I had the stuffed french toast, it was so good. But, what I found to be the best, was the cinammon syrup. I don't like syrup. I usually just put butter on my pancakes, but when my son offered some of his pancakes for me try I decided to give the cinammon syrup a try, and so glad that I did. I asked our waitstaff where they get this syrup and learned that her husband makes it in the back. So, of course I had to ask if I could buy some, and she was happy to sell me some. I can't wait to make pancakes next weekend for breakfast! We will go back here for breakfast the next time we are in town!!!! read more

You get alot of good quality food for the price. Definetly recommend checking out if your in Duluth.

I went here for breakfast. From the food to the service it was an amazing experience, definitely something to recommend!

Before people get wild about me only giving Uncle Louis a two star rating please read. I'm sure this place is a 5 star breakfast joint, its smelt great, the menu looked great, and shortly after we arrived there was a line out the door and down the street. Our actual waitress was nice, and she knew a lot about where they got their food. (I asked because of the egg recall) On top of all that, I was very VERY excited to try their homemade cinnamon syrup! The issue we had was with the young (college age) girl who was taking drink orders and refilling water. Right after we had placed our orders the "water girl" ran into the woman's bathroom covering her mouth, before the door closed we saw her drop to her knees over the toilet. After about 30 seconds of puking sounds the woman opened the door wiped her mouth on her shirt and her hands on her pants then continued filling peoples water glasses.... and of course since we were seated right next to the bathroom we got a front row view of this event. If you didn't notice, I intentionally didn't include the part where she washed her hands... because she didn't. So for our own health, we kindly left. read more

A community landmark here in Duluth. Food is classic diner food, but tastes even better! Time your arrival or else be prepared to wait in line for a while. Quick, fast service wth friendly staff. Word to the wise: get the pancake! It's delicious with the cinnamon syrup! read more

Uncle Loui's Cafe - Friend go the Gyro scramble. - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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The students at University of Minnesota Duluth told us this was the best place to get breakfast when you are hungover. .. Well I was not hungover and I was intially worried. Things are so great hungover: Pizza, Macaroni, any Jennifer Anniston movie. However, Louis is fantastic. The best french toast in the world, I had it stuffed with chocolate chips. The thick toast is dipped in pancake batter but I guess I wanted to punish my body like I had 12 coronas the night before. Miles from ordinary, this French toast was soo good. The omletes looked great, the hash browns were superb, and it was so well priced. I think I paid under $10 for my entire meal. Duluth, MN. enough said, best breakfast. read more

The food is cheap and tasty, service is great and its in my neighborhood. That is why it is one of my favorite meeting locations/restaurants in Duluth. I highly recommend the greek omelette - their pancakes - their gyros. Honestly I haven't had anything bad there. I also like it as a coffee stop, because they have many types of creamer, including Irish. Also, they also have a variety of hot sauces. It is really an all around great place to go. Beware that their portions are massive! read more

Hangover cure. Do not worry about presenting yourself in this joint. The waitresses partied harder then you did last night. They are great servers with special personalities. I get the Denver omelette and it is hands down the best in town. They also have exceptional pancakes. You must try the homemade cinnamen syrup at the table. It's delicious. I went to school in Duluth for several years and this is the spot for breakfast. You can't beat the prices. But if a breakfast burrito is your bag, then you must try Pizza Luce's. It's out of bounds good. read more

I've lived in Duluth for two years and just recently found this little place. I love it so much, the stuffed french toast are always so great! Sometimes it's so packed there isn't anywhere to sit so that's not the greatest, but the food is always worth it. read more

Amazing breakfast place! We enjoyed everything we ordered. And, the service was outstanding. Our coffee cups were kept full by the attentive staff. read more

Old school diner feel. Great prices and huge portions. Their pancakes are thicker than normal and they have a homemade cinnamon syrup that's fantastic! read more

Uncle Loui's Cafe - Omelette and pancake. Great deal! - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Growing up, I visited Duluth at least several times a year on family vacations, but I didn't discover Uncle Loui's until I started my first year of college at UMD. Talk about a hidden gem (from the tourists, at least). If you're a broke college kid looking for a greasy breakfast to soothe your hangover from the night before, look no further. I always get the "2 eggs, any style" meal which allows you to choose from a variety of options - I usually get scrambled eggs, extra crispy hashbrowns, and french toast. Plenty of delicious food and last time I was there (about 6 months ago now) it cost MAYBE 7 bucks. Pretty sweet deal! It's usually pretty busy on Saturday and Sunday mornings and it's not uncommon to see a line out the door - even in the dead of the northern MN winters - but I honestly cannot recall a time I waited more than 20-30 minutes. It moves quickly and is well worth the wait. There's also something about Uncle Loui's that feels like coming home again - whether it be the various signed UMD apparel and sports posters or the familiar faces of the staff who have worked there for years, I have very fond memories of this place from my college years and they are an essential part of the Duluth community. read more

The food was fantastic! We went for breakfast and had to go back the next morning for breakfast again because it was so good! My husband even ordered another French toast because it was so delicious. Service was wonderful and it was a great atmosphere read more

Stopped in after leaving doctors appointment. Service was fast and pleasant. Breakfast was good and more importantly the bacon was cooked perfectly...crispy! read more

Great old time no nonsense breakfast spot; servers and staff very friendly and attentive

Best hangover food ever! This tiny diner is a Duluth landmark in my book. It is that place you take your friends and family when they come to visit. And when I lived only 4 blocks away I was more than happy to make the down hill walk to enjoy breakfast here. The service is quick - have your order ready I am begging you! Huge portions, great prices, and the best hashbrowns I will probably ever have. You order them and they come on their own plate you get so many. It is amazing. My life long wish while living in Duluth was that they would begin to open at 1:30 am so I could leave Twins Bar and walk right over for some delicious eats. read more

Not only is this place incredibly inexpensive, it's delicious. 1- Service. Yes, it's not great. But what do you expect with a place that gets super packed and is lower priced than other brunch places? 2- Food. Everything is tasty; the French Toast is a great place to start if you don't know what to get. Side note: if you're on a diet of some sort... do not come here! Their portions are pretty large for the price, and they're very greasy as some other yelper mentioned. I can't help but feel 5 pounds heavier leaving. 3- Ambiance. It's got a small town feel to it, which I personally enjoy more often than not. If you're unsure of where to go for breakfast in Duluth, I'd suggest starting here. I've definitely had my eggs come out wrong, or undercooked, or some other small issue that probably could've been fixed had I spoken up. To others who say their food never came or something was undercooked... maybe you should just say something and they'll be more than happy to remake it! Not ideal, but a solution. read more

It's a great diner in Duluth. It has become the also hangover spot. Cheap prices and heapfulls of food. The hash browns are wonderful.

Service was quick. Got steak and eggs, but my steak seemed to lack quality. Flimsy/bland tasting. Needed hella hot sauce and salt. The French toast with the homemade maple syrup saved the day though. I highly recommend the French toast read more

Caught up with a friend for lunch who swears by this place - and I can see why! I ordered a gyro sandwich & fries, she had a cheeseburger & fries. Super friendly waitstaff, comfy classic cafe feel. The food was great! The biggest challenges for me was finding the place, and - of course in downtown Duluth - parking. But once inside - great experience. It looks like their breakfasts would be awesome. Menu says they have been recognized as the best place to bring a hangover. (I'll have to remember that next time...) Great food and value. Check it out! read more

Based on the mixed reviews I couldn't imagine this hole-in-the-wall diner delivering outstanding breakfast, but it does! Really good prices, very large portions, and no frills service and ambiance really make this place what it is. Sure, the restaurant isn't the cleanest, but it's perfect for the mornings when you are starving in your sweats and disheveled hair to get some food to start your day. I tried the gyro and feta cheese omelette with a side of stuffed french toast (you pay for as many ingredients of stuffing as you'd like). This was some of the best omelette and french toast (albeit, likely the most unhealthy) I've had. Tons of flavor packed into the huge omelette and the side of tzatziki went perfect with the spices of the gyro meat. The chef goes crazy on the flat top, so if you can grab a table with a view you're in for a treat. Again, I couldn't believe the hype about the french toast here, but the stuffed french toast was really something else. Batter drenched, filling, and flavorful. The cinnamon and blueberry syrups on the table are delicious. I came early so it wasn't terribly busy, but people started coming in steadily, so I can imagine the weekend services being packed. Fast, cheap, filling, greasy, and a more than casual environment make Uncle Louis the perfect groggy morning breakfast. read more

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This is a breakfast joint so the rating is compared to other breakfast joints. Good food, fast service, friendly staff even though she was busy. read more

Classic fantastic breakfast place. First time going here and would not hesitate to return. The food was really good and the staff was friendly. Dining room was clean. Menu had a ton of options. I highly recommend checking this place out for breakfast. read more

Update: been here three times now. The food quality seemed a little off today, but overall still a positive experience.

Giantest pancake I have ever seen. Good service. The pancakes & French toast didn't blow me away but it hit the spot. Mmm, carbs... We arrived around 11:30 am on a Tuesday after bailing on Amazing Grace Cafe (where I know they have good food but the kitchen was "backed up" and the seated customers were about to burn the place down. Seriously. I think one had a pitchfork.) There were a few booths available at ULC (that stands for "uncle loui's cafe", which took me way too long to figure out... :-/ ). There was no wait at all. Also notable - they know how to make bacon CRISPY, if you ask for it. Mmm, bacon... read more

I don't know what I would do without yelp. My boyfriend and I stayed in Duluth for the night and researched places to eat in the area. We found Uncle Louis Cafe and read that it was popular with UMD college students. They are right on! The restaurant is no frills and simple....perfect! The food is inexpensive, but taste twice as good. We asked our server about the UMD campus, the bookstore and directions. She went out of her way to call the bookstore, to make sure they were open. She did everything short of driving us to the campus and giving us a tour! We are so thankful for her kindness. We highly recommend Uncle Louis Cafe!!!! read more

Cool old time cafe atmosphere, but food was so so. Pancakes are huge, and French toast is dipped in pancake batter. Not many tables so expect a wait if going at a busy time. read more

Uncle Loui's Cafe - French toast and sausage - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

"Let's find some breakfast," I said, "nothing big, just something to get us down the road." I have little self discipline when reading a menu and watching great looking food walk by. Breakfast here is excellent and obviously the locals know it. When the Duluth firemen walked in and sat down, I took that as confirmation. Every table was occupied on this late Tuesday morning. The spinach omelette was delicious and had me convinced I was eating healthy. My wife enjoyed the smothered hash browns since sadly, she doesn't eat eggs. I thought the coffee was great and it kept coming. Really, everything was a little more than expected and that equals five stars to me. read more

A great diner with attentive staff, great food and without the greasy atmosphere of some places like this. The French toast had a hint of cinnamon. The gravy on the hot beef sandwich had a hint of rosemary. The dressing on the Greek salad was to die for. Good coffee, too! read more

We had read about this place before moving me to Duluth a few months ago, so we came on the first day I moved to Duluth. I think that maybe its a little hyped up, though it is good, there is nothing that sets it apart from being excellent or amazing. Had the prices been lower, or it tasted better then yes, but otherwise... Not necessarily. They do have bomb.com french toast, I will say that. Otherwise... Not great, but not bad either. read more

This place has to be like in the high 4's! I cant imagine someone coming out of this place upset or not amazed. Seating is an issue but sometimes you have to wait for nice things. Food is great, portions are huge, diverse menu, been there 4x and would go twice a week if I lived in Duluth! read more