OVERALL: Great classic greasy hangover place with big portions. FOOD: I would give the crab cake Benedict a 3/5. Crab cake is deep fried and the whole thing is smothered in Hollandaise sauce that is definitely not made in house. Cookies and cream shake was delicious, my friends French toast, eggs, and bacon were delicious. ATMOSPHERE: classic diner setting. Parking lot on site which is helpful when dealing with uptown. Can get really busy quickly on weekends! PRICE: entrees vary from $10-$15 which is entirely worth it for the portion sizes. SERVICE: we had a very attentive server and our food came quickly! read more

Uptown Diner - Crab Cake Benedict, Simple French Toast Combo # 2 - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Waffle - light, crispy and sweet! Crab Cake Benedict - fried crab cake doused in hollandaise sauce. I enjoyed the topping but could of use more crab meat. It was surely a different take on the Benedict but would order again if in the mood. Veggie Burger - favorite wild rice veggie burger in Minnesota. read more

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This diner is a cute little place. They have a limited menus, but what they have is great. My husband got a meat lovers omelette that was PACKED with meat. He was a very happy fellow. I got the avocado toast which was okay. Then we split a pineapple upside down pancake that was amazing! I would definitely come back again! read more

Uptown Diner - Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Trashhhh. Over priced, the food was below average. Don't waste your time. The hash browns are greasy as hell. Don't really taste like potato's. French toast is hands down the worst I've ever had. Pancakes were decent tho. And the host was rude to us. We waited 25 min for this trash. Me And my girl requested a booth, after we were sat in a tiny table. The host denied the request twice and said it's ONLY for parties of 3+ .... 5 minutes later he sits TWO MEN RIGHT NEXT TO US IN A BOOTH!!!! We confront him and ask why and if we could have a booth, he stated " no. I know what I'm doing" We felt discriminated against... You can't have TRASH FOOD AND TRASH SERVICE. The google reviews lied. DONT WASTE YOUR COIN read more

We were in town for Sound Set and the morning we were leaving we decided to stop for breakfast here. Food was great, service was great! I highly recommend it. We both got veggie omelets. They get crowded and parking is kinda rough but if you can get a spot, I do recommend this place. read more

Uptown Diner - Veggie omelet - delicious - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Best milkshake in AMERICA !!!! COOKIE DOUGH MILKSHAKE!!!! 24 hour diner with huge menu of perfectly cooked food. Buns are made fresh by a local bakery so get ready to be impressed. Homemade cinnamon buns there too but a bit pricey at around $6. EVERYTHING is perfection here. Anytime! read more

One of my most favorite, most reliably good breakfast spots in the Cities. Simple food, big portions, lots of flavor and a classic melting pot of people where everyone is welcome and everyone can be who they are. I'm a big fan of the Tex Mex although it definitely violates the don't eat anything bigger than your head rule. The staff here is great - once when I was here I asked for hot sauce and the waiter looked at me and asked if I like it really spicy which I do. He had just whipped up a batch of his own hot sauce which he wanted to know if I was willing to try. Yes please!! It was epic and just kind of epitomizes the friendly, laid back atmosphere. read more

Busy late Sunday morning for brunch which is always a good sign! #3, #6, #8 and the chocolate chip cookie dough pancakes were all delicious! Our waitress was so friendly. Definitely recommend. read more

Uptown Diner - Chocolate chip cookie dough pancakes - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

It's fine but the prices and surcharges are crazy for how low quality the food is. I've regretted my last two visits. I think the quality has drastically gone down hill in the last year. Service is great but if the food would improve to reflect the prices listed I would go back. read more

I really liked this place! We went there so late one night my stomach refused any real food. Not to worry as they had a caramel roll that made my night! Or was that morning?! On the menu you can find it under: "Melt-in-your-mouth-caramel-rolls." And melt in my mouth it did! I really enjoyed that roll, so sweet and delicious, I could easily have become violent if anyone would have tried to take it away... don't test me people!! Service was pretty great for a late night spot. I really can't complain about a thing. Uptown Cafe is way cool!! Must repeat when I visit MN again! read more

Uptown Diner - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Other than seeing outside the place a chick with just her undies on waiting for the public transit bus... I love the service we got, unfortunately I do not remember the lovely laddies name. She was more than helpful since it was my first time at this facility & she didn't want to rush me, even though I had insisted for her to just take my partners order first then come back for mine. Lovely gal! The food was amazing!!! The only thing I would say is take more time into cleaning the booths, there was still a receipt from the previous table that was there & the table was still wet and sticky when they set our napkins down so I had to ask for more. Which was no problem! read more

Uptown Diner - #3! - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I've got to just start off with my favorite meal here, the pineapple upside down pancake(s) with a side of scrambled eggs. I personally cannot even eat one whole pancake, but you can order 2 at a time if you are a hungry man. I have always want to try a few other things: 1. the cinnamon rolls which are always 86'd when I'm there (insert sad face) 2. cookie dough pancakes (I always think, next time...) This place always seems to have a line out the door, but honestly the turn over seems quick. Don't plan on being seated until all people in your party are there and have placed a finger on the hostess stand. Ha! They are strict with this policy. It's understandable, but the tables seem to turnover quickly. I would have to give that credit to the polite servers and quick cooks. read more

Uptown Diner - Pineapple upside down pancakes with cinnamon butter - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I honestly hate to give this place three stars, because the staff there are so kind, the food is decent. Decent. However, the ownership there has been hiking up the prices of food for a while now beyond what's reasonable, even for the state of our economy. The same omelette sells across the street for 4 to $5 less, and on top of that they have introduced a surcharge on top of their high prices. Prices. Like I said nothing against the people who work there or the food. You likely find better pricing during these trying times elsewhere. read more

If quantity was quality, the place would get five stars. The menu sounds good, having many brunch/breakfast options, but the preparation leaves much to be desired. I usually judge breakfast joints on how well they do basic things, like eggs, gravy, biscuits. In this instance, I ordered the biscuits and gravy platter, which includes two eggs and hashbrowns. It's a significant amount of food. The food arrived fairly quickly, considering how many people were there on a Saturday. First note: the eggs were over medium, not over easy; I can deal with that. The gravy portion was skimpy, considering the size of the biscuits, and it turned out to be cold in places and only warm in others; bad microwave! Bad, bad microwave! The sausage in the gravy was cut-up link sausages, and all-in-all it was tasteless other than for the pepper and I pushed it aside. The hashbrowns were decent and there was a sizeable portion. My wife thought the crab and eggs benedict was mediocre, and our friend was less than enthused about the chicken-fried steak. When the waiter came over, I mentioned that the gravy was cold and that he probably ought to pass that along to the kitchen. He said something like "Oh, really?" He also did not offer an adjustment to the bill. In all, very disappointing. I will not go back; nor will I recommend this place to anyone else. Considering I live in an apartment building, I have contact with a lot of people. read more

OMG! This food just blew my mind. I drove pass this place every single day for work and today, my friends and I decided to give it a try because who can turn down cheese, fries and malt! We came in around noon and was seated right away. The servers are funny and nice. We realized that the special aren't served until 3pm, which made me a tad upset. However, I still craved for fries, burgers and malt so O ordered the anyway. My friend ordered egg Benedict, which he said was really good. For my burger, it was AWESOME! It was half a pound of beef and the meat was well done but still really really tender. They server it on sourdough bread, which I had never seen before but the combination was such a flavor delight. Their waffle fries are sooooo good: crunch outside but soft and potato-y inside. And you can tell that they use real potatoes for these waffle fries, not frozen pre-packaged fries. The malt was huge and it served with whipped cream. I thought it was good but it wasn't something too out of this world. In general: Service: 4/5 Food: 5/5 Burger+fries: 7/5 Ps: my friend said she would never comes back to Red Cow again after eating this burger. (Lol) read more

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I had the Cajun Breakfast. Obviously I was too hungry so photo was post bite of my toast. Friendly staff and great portion size. It was my first time. I'll definitely be going back. read more

Uptown Diner - Cajun Breakfast- YUM - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

3.5/5 I got the blackened catfish with eggs and hash browns. The catfish was super good and the eggs were solid. The catfish had a nice Cajun seasoning and the eggs were done right. Let the catfish and eggs be the highlight though. I thought they went a little overboard on hash browns and it took over my plate. But overall solid. I would recommend this place. My girlfriend got the crab cake Benedict and it was phenomenal. read more

Uptown Diner - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I can't remember how long I've been coming here, but Uptown Diner is pretty standard for some good diner grub. Late nights, after hitting the club, hangover cures, all that good stuff. I remember coming here years ago once after my husband, sister, and brother-in-law went to see Martin Lawrence in concert. That was a fun night. :) I believe I ordered pineapple upside down pancakes. Yummmmmm At any rate, it's still my go to when I can't think of any other place to go for a good breakfast, brunch, or lunch, and I like that it's open for 24 hours on the weekend, as there aren't too many other spots to hit up for late night vittles during the wee hours in Minneapolis or St. Paul. And if one doesn't feel like going out, the diner has partnered with Bite Squad, so you can get your gyro omelet or catfish breakfast delivered right to your door. I think I've gone here with just about all my friends and family members at one point. It'll remain a favorite staple in my rotation of dinery foodie jaunts. read more

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Way too expensive for quality and quantity. I got the chicken tenders deal and it was 12.25. It tasted like it was worth 7.25 and only 3 strips! read more

Uptown Diner - Chicken Tenders - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Nice place , nice and cozy very conveniently located before is always good the service depends on what day of the week you go to for the most part it's pretty good read more

This place was super busy when we stopped by on a Sunday around 10:30-11am. We were a party of 8, we did not make a reservation, but we agreed to wait until they had room to seat us. At first they said the wait would be about 10 mins, but after 20 mins we noticed the hostess cross off the name for our party. They didn't call the name. We asked them "are you seating us now?" and they said no. Then we asked "why are you crossing our name off the list?" and they said "we know you're still waiting". That was odd. They wrote our name down again, and 10 mins later they crossed it off again. We asked again, "are you seating us?" they said no. We asked "how are you supposed to know that you're seating us if our name has been crossed off twice now?" They then said they were going to seat us. Again, party of 8, they sat us at 2 separate tables that seat 4. I understand they were busy, but they didn't even ask us if this seating was okay. We just took it because we had been waiting about 30 mins at this point. The food is enormous! Food practically spilling over the sides of the plate, the portions are so huge. The pricing is great for the portions as well. I got a build-your-own omelette, and I asked for bacon and some veggies. They must have put 6 slices of chopped bacon in the omelette, because it was overstuffed and a little too salty for my taste, but who wants to complain about "too much bacon"? lol. Overall not a horrible experience, but I honestly don't think we would have been ever seated had we not pointed out that our name was crossed off twice off the waiting list. read more

I have driven by the Uptown Diner countless times and never stopped by. My brother apparently goes here a lot, especially after a night out in Uptown. It was actually my brother who invited us to go get breakfast at Uptown Diner. The place is a "diner". It's a casual feel and so laid back. I did enjoy the server, he was nice. One thing I want to say is that the breakfast portions are pretty big. You definitely get your moneys worth of food. Presentation was eh.. okay. I wouldn't say it's pretty to look at but most important is the taste and I actually enjoyed it. We had lots of leftovers to bring home. My opinion of this place is that is it a great place to go to for food when you just need food and good amount of it. read more

Food: Amazing. They give you huge portions. If you like food that isn't foo-foo and you just want a good meal then this is the place to eat! But, it isn't anything you haven't tasted before. Service: Great. She was fast and diligent but not annoying to bug the table every time she walked by. Was sat right away. You can not be sat until all members of the party are inside the restaurant. Restaurant: Diner style. Very cozy chairs. Easy to find the restrooms. Notes To Add: Parking is tough Buy the Groupon Tea is expensive Same owners as Grandview Grill read more

Uptown Diner - Cajun Breakfast - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This place is a great place to get a classic American breakfast or lunch! I went here with my friend for breakfast and was immediately greeted by a friendly server. We sat down, because it's seat yourself, and we're greeted kindly by another server. We quickly ordered our food and it came out very fast! They also have every popular hot sauce! If it's not on your table just ask for it and they might have it in the back! I ordered the #3 which is a classic breakfast. It includes a protein, hash browns, eggs and a toast of choice. It was pretty decent! I couldn't finish my whole plate because the portions were so big! Also my friend ordered one pancake and it was the size of a large plate! He said it was delicious! I might have to order it next time! read more

Uptown Diner - #3 Classic American Breakfast - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Really good diner food! Pancakes are amazing and big, can be a busy because the place is a little smaller but worth any wait. Usually the countertop "bar" is open read more

food was good not great , server was rightfully stressed, open late, but also filled the pancake craving

This is our third time at Uptown Diner, first for breakfast. Really great experience, quick service, great food, our server Dani was awesome. We opted to sit at the bar which was a smart move. I had a number one 2 eggs, sourdough, my Bf a number one and a 1/2. Huge portions we the split the hash browns that were totally delish. I added a massive pancake, also very good. I'm not sure if they have additional coffee options, I was too tired to inquire. We will be back. read more

I love breakfast food and have been driving by this place almost every day. I finally got the chance to eat here on a chilly Sunday morning around 11am. It was seat yourself and there were plenty of open tables for a Sunday morning. Our waiter wasn't very friendly but did his job. The menu selection was my favorite part. They had plenty of variety to choose from and also had lunch and dinner available. I felt that their prices were pricey for breakfast food though. Especially after we got our meals, the food wasn't the tastiest. You get a big portion size but it is just basic breakfast you can cook at home. Nothing special or worth going back for. One of the best parts about this place is that it is open 24/7 so after the bars or the middle of the night cravings can be satisfied here read more

A couple times a year my aunt and I wake up at the ass crack of dawn to trek down to the Mpls farmer's market to get all the phenomenal local produce. Afterwards, we grab breakfast. We've hit the Uptown diner a couple times. Usually with a Groupon. The portions are huge, the food is good, and it's overall your typical diner. Counter service as well as some booths and tables. Decor could use a little tlc. Cracked menu holders & booths with some tears. Staff is friendly and prompt. Gigantic cinnamon rolls. Omelettes that are the size of your head. Really like the meat lover's, the Minnesota one doesn't have much flavor. So, if you want a typical diner experience, Uptown diner is your place. Nothing special, but definitely not bad. read more

Uptown Diner - Minnesota omelette, also comes with toast - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Wow! Stopped by for a late lunch/ early dinner with my mom and was floored by the really awesome food and service! My mom and I both enjoyed a really YUMMY bacon cheese burger with choice of salad....which was so, so good! Loved that the burger came on sourdough bread instead of a bun....again, so, so good! Coffee was good too! Nice that they have their own parking lot so no worries about parking. Everything was perfect...until we got the bill....and now I see that it's been brought up here already...but REALLY pricey...not prices you expect to see at diner.... read more

I love this diner! It is the perfect spot in the cities to have a nice and relaxed breakfast. It isn't too hard to find parking in the area which is a huge plus. The chocolate chip cookie pancakes are to die for! They are some of the best pancakes that I have ever had. They almost seemed like dessert! Around us, some people got other breakfast items, which also looked really great too. The only complaint I have is that the tables were a little stick and we were missing some silverware, but overall it wasn't a huge deal! In the morning, it can be super busy, so you may have to wait to get seated. It is worth it though to get a great breakfast! If you are in the area and want some good breakfast food, come here! If you want something sweet, get the chocolate chip pancakes. They are truly mouthwatering! read more

Uptown Diner - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Love love love uptown diner. They food is always delicious and the service is always amazing. A "go-to" stop for breakfast/lunch/dinner! Yum eggs Benedict is my favorite ! read more

Uptown Diner - Classic Eggs Benedict & Hash Browns - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This place is hands down one of my favorite places to go and NO not only when I am "turnt up at 3am" which seems to be when most normal people go here. I go here to stuff my face with the most delicious omelette around... THE MINNESOTAN (I am from California but I digress) This omelette and just about everything that a good omelette should. Truffle mushrooms! THREE farm fresh eggs, wild rice, sausage, onions, FRESH mushrooms (OH LAWD) and swish cheese to bind it all together in deliciousness to the MAX! I have been here on special occasions and yes even bought the Groupons because saving money is sexy AF... AM I RIGHT?! Yes I am right... Thanks for coming with me on that. long and short of this is you can't go wrong with whatever you get here. If you want some greasy down home diner din din then you came to the right place. You will be stuffed, you may waddle out, you may thank me later and you will definitely return. Service can be a bit slow but it is worth it and if you have to wait to be seated then just chill the F out! You will not be disappointed. If you go with a party of 2 you should be seated VERY quickly but if you go for more than that expect to wait 15-45 minutes depending ont he day and time that you have arrived! Cheers/Mazzeltoff/and merry freakin christmas? If you want some company for a delicious breakfast adventure message me or text me and lets do this thing! read more

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Late night Munchy paradise for hungry bar goers!!! Late review. Went here last Saturday night for breakfast. Ordered the carnita Benedict and #2 (eggs, bacon and pancakes). The classic 60 look gives it a nostalgic feeling that most uptown restaurants offer. I don't have any complaint about the carnita Benedict: the eggs were over easy, the black beans, freshly made salsa and hashbrown all complimented to the pork well. I left with a happy stomach and a deflated ego that I wasn't able to eat everything. The portion that you get will satisfied most eaters and price is ridiculously cheap. If you're in the uptown area, a stop by this place is recommended. Come hungry, leave happy!! read more

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A safe bet to go at 2am. Honestly, the food is a huge carbo load and awful for you. But the portions are large and perfect for when you're just trying to drunk binge at the end of the night. We got the Combo #4 Steak & Eggs (steak, two eggs, hash browns and pumpernickel rye toast) and the Cajun Breakfast (crispy hash browns grilled with green peppers, onions, mushrooms, topped with cheddar cheese and over-easy eggs, hollandaise sauce, Cajun spices, and pumpernickel rye toast). The Steak and Eggs were better for next day / hungover breakfast meal. The Cajun breakfast was mostly potatoes and hollandaise sauce. Apparently I added a beef patty. The prices make sense for what you're getting, and the restaurant knows its purpose (to feed drunk kids late at night). read more

Uptown Diner - Steak & Eggs - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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A former Burger King turned diner. Interesting. Located in the center of town is this bright blue eatery with a menu boasting of big, hearty, oversized dishes and some truly sinful, sugary breakfast items such as chocolate chip cookie dough pancakes! Say what? The food was pretty good, torn apart in seconds with lots (and lots) of leftovers. This is the kind of place you leave wobbling out of because you're so stuffed. Don't come on a diet and definitely share! Less is more here. Prices were very fare. Service was quick and our waitress was an absolute doll. Wish I got her name. We came early on a weekday before venturing into Mall Of America and were seated right away. A good option with kiddos in tow! read more

Uptown Diner - Caramel apple waffle with vanilla cream, pecans, homemade granola, cinnamon sugar apples and 1 cc cookie dough pancake! Just 1! - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Around X-Mass I took my family here for breakfast - three of us had hash browns and we all got sick! Like, stay near the toilet all day kind of sick. The grease/oil at this place is excessive - beware. I have not had the bravery to go back yet which is a bummer as the proximity to my home is close. I'll go back at some point... with an abundance of caution. Best Everyone. T read more

A default diner ambience, the food was tasty we had Cajun breakfast with out meat. It was pretty good, the hash browns were crispy. Apple waffle was crunchy with a lot of granola, pecans and nuts. Has good vegetarian options read more

Stopped in on a late Thursday night, luckily they are open 24 hours Thursday-Sunday! There is ample parking on site which is definitely appreciated. Upon entering you grab a menu and seat yourself, waters were brought over right away. Due to the timing of our visit we had a limited menu of mostly breakfast items, but that wasn't a concern for either of us. I ordered the meat lovers inlet which came with hash browns and a side of toast. My husband ordered the biscuits n gravy platter which came with a side of scrambled eggs (his choosing) and hash browns. Our food was ready fairly quickly but it waited in the window at least 5-7 minutes before being brought to our table. I was worried our food would be cold but it wasn't. My omelet was huge! I only enjoyed half and took the other half home, didn't even have a chance to try the hash browns. My husband enjoyed the biscuits n gravy but wished the gravy would've had a different style of sausage, it was an Italian blend and tasted like it belonged on a pizza rather than a breakfast dish. He said the toast was fantastic; it is delivered fresh every morning from a local bakery. Overall we had a good experience and were happy we stopped. read more

I went Early in the morning and this place is completely different in the morning. Apparently, the local youth, that prance around the restaurant, make loud braying noises and basically make every argument for the reinstatement of corporal punishment, are not there in the morning! The staff is fast and helpful and the Carnitas Benedict were wonderful. AKA. this place is like Minecraft: cool, if a bit retro, during the day and scary at night. read more

Uptown Diner - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota