Wampach's is a great place for homemade food. Only things is the line to get a table and the time to wait for the food. Other than that I 100% recommended Wampach's to everyone. read more

If you're looking for a classic diner experience, this is undoubtedly the place! From the no-frills atmosphere, to the kind service, generous portions, and low-budget minded, this place checks all of the boxes. The fact that it was full on a Monday morning is really all one needs to know. We will definitely be back! read more

What a fun "Ma & Pa" type restaurant. Great Homestyle Cooking. Quant atmosphere, with bottomless coffee. Food like your Grandma would make. It's a small place, so we shared a table with an adorable couple whom have been married for 65 years. read more

If you crave a great plentiful breakfast ,get dressed and head here. Not a lot of tables so maybe a bit of a wait but so worth it. The home fries are sublime and real ham steaks,bone included! read more

Never got to eat there the wait was so long, maybe hire more servers? One server isn't enough for a breakfast rush at 10:30 in the morning on a weekday read more

Second time here. Good place. People are fantastic! Will be back again. Solid breakfast. I had the bacon cheese omlet whole wheat toast and potatoes. Hubby had mushroom ham cheese omlet toast potatoes. I wasn't a big fan of potatoes. ...but that's preference. The diner coffee was good. read more

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Had Sunday morning breakfast here. Great local restaurant. Love the quaint atmosphere. The food was great. The reviews I read before going were spot on. I will definitely revisit when I'm in the area! read more

Wampach's Restaurant - The #1 breakfast with a nice slab of ham. Sorry I didn't get the cakes in the pic! - American Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

One of few breakfast placces in Shakopee. Huge portions, food is always steamy hot and service is decent. Plan on waiting in line for an hour or more in weekend mornings read more

Found this place on Yelp and it was close by so we stopped in. From the outside, it appeared to be a nice family style coffee shop/diner, and it was. We were greeted right away in a friendly manner and were seated soon thereafter. I got the special of the day, which was Swedish meatballs, which came with mashed potatoes, (canned) green beans and a square of Jello for dessert. Oh, it also came with a roll and butter. The meatballs were good, and the potatoes were good also. It was a good solid comfort food meal for a fair price and I haven't had Jello at a restaurant for years! My friend got a turkey sandwich and a salad, which she said was good also. Service with a smile, good-tasting food at a fair price. read more

So I have to preface this review by saying that I'm a snooty Californian with extremely discerning taste... so if you're a local yokel, feel free to dimiss my review entirely. In the time of McDonald's and ever-growing fast food chain restaurants, I'm glad that there are places like Wampach's still serving food from the good ole days. I've been here a few times already and it's the first place I go to when I visit the in-laws out here in Shakopee for the Holidays. This is first restaurant I go to train/adjust my taste buds for Minnesotan fair (as opposed to the organic frisee salad with pomegranite seeds I get in San Francisco)... The food overall is pretty bad but what you would normally expect of Minnesotan fare. You might see a "Meatloaf Commercial" on a good day...that is, a slice of meatloaf over a mound of mashed potatoes and gravy sitting on an open faced sandwich bread. It came with a side of orange jello and some canned-corn on the side. Everything was out of a can or a mix, including the mashed potatoes, but if your taste buds are used to that, I guess it can be good. The dinner roll came with pat of what I thought was butter, but was actually margarine/butter substitute. However, anything fried is pretty delicious. They have a huge mound of onion rings in batter for a pricy $5.95. The ambiance is old school Minnesota. Shakopee is a working class town with a woman's prison and one of the largest malt factories in the US. There are probably people who've been to Wampach's for years and years. They sit on the counter (right of the restaurant as you walk in) and know the waitresses by name. They're also the ones who order the bolder items on the menu (e.g., chicken livers) that I wouldn't trust to order from this place. As much as I give 2-stars, I would be remiss if I didn't say that Shakopee wouldn't be the same if Wampach's was gone some day. It looks like an old-fashioned diner...no, it IS an old fashioned diner and it embraces its "bad" food without any apologies and self-consciousness. The people are genuinely friendly and the blue laminate counters are as real as the people who eat on top of them. read more

Awesome place for breakfast!! We made a special trip to Shakopee just to eat here and were not disappointed. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the hash browns crispy, bacon fried excellent!! We will be back!! read more

How fun! My boyfriend and I were looking for a good ol' hearty breakfast on a Saturday morning when we Googled the Shakopee area and came across Wampach's. We decided to check it out and we weren't disappointed. I ordered a standard eggs, bacon, hashbrown/potato meal and omg, YUM. They got my overhard eggs and the bacon cooked PERFECTLY! I was really happy with my meal. My boyfriend got some type of club-esque sandwich (I don't remember the name of it) and he really liked it as well. You definitely need to be aware that you're going to a small-town cafe or Mom and Pop type of restaurant. It's nothing fancy and that's why we liked it so much! Lots of regulars and everyone seems to know everyone. You can tell some of the patrons have been going there for years. Again, this was another reason we liked it. I read some of the bad reviews before we went and honestly, yes, you're going to be disappointed if you're a self-proclaimed food snob. This is MN comfort food and it's awesome! If you're looking for anything fancy, this isn't your place. I love breakfast for all meals of the day and I will definitely be eating there again. read more

I found Wampach's to be a charming small town diner. The breakfast menu provides a nice selection with some variety. The food was great and the wait time was not bad at all considering how busy they were during our visit. Our server was very attentive and kept refilling our coffee as needed. For some reason I really enjoy the coffee here and I find myself drinking quite a few cups! The portion sizes are quite generous (I couldn't finish it all). I quite enjoyed the laid back & friendly atmosphere with my boyfriend. Overall, I found the food and service great during our visit. I would definitely return in the future! :) read more

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First stop moving to Minnesota. Awesome food and friendly. 22 years since living here. I was hungry

Another fine example of how breakfast should be served. Thick cut ham, crispy bacon and hearty pancakes. Small place located downtown be prepared to wait 10 minutes on a Sunday morning but worth the wait. It's like my mom decorated the place. It's also like my mom cooked the meal so it was good. $20 for 2 meals and coffee. Can't go wrong. read more

Mary and crew are fantastic! Like a nice walk back in time to homemade specials, best onion rings ever, breakfast is the best and tasty! If you have not yet dined there, do yourself a favor and check it out! You may need to wait a short time for seating, but it is always worth it. read more

Small town gem. No its not going to be featured on a television special. No its not going to stand out in your memories as one of the best restaurants you have been to. But you are going to get a lot of food for a reasonable price with decent service. Wampachs is my favorite hangover food restaurant. And its family owned which is part of the charm. read more

This place is small...small dining room, small kitchen. The kind of place that was probably "the spot" back in the day, then the town grew around them. Don't expect 5-star service or food. But you can expect an honest, home cooked meal. When it gets busy, the staff can get overwhelmed, (remember the small kitchen). But the food comes out hot and made to order. Everything tastes exactly like you'd expect. Nothing exceedingly more or different and certainly not less. The chicken fried steak and American fries (thin-style hash browns) was good. Thick, creamy gravy on a nicely breaded steak. They have regular hash browns which are perfectly crisp on the outside. The American fries were actually a nice change - irregular and thinly sliced potatoes cooked hash brown style. The eggs benedict were decent but the muffin was well done and crispy. I like mine more medium to soak up the hollandaise. The ham slices are thick cut and onion rings pretty dang good. Large rings and perfectly fried. The only thing I would say is that the staff isn't exceptionally interactive. They are friendly and nice but not particularly engaging. As with previous posts, I do think the overall experience is important, which includes the level of attention you get as part of the service. It won't be the prettiest plating you will see for food in a restaurant, but it will be well prepared and like your mom made it, at very reasonable prices and portions. read more

Wampach's Restaurant - Chicken fried steak and eggs at Wampach. Not pretty but very tasty. - American Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

Rude hostess. Forgetful waitress. 30 min wait for order. Do not recommend. Restaurant needs an update and is not ADA compliant in the front entrance. Covid cleaning precautions seem to be very lax. read more

Best breakfast around. Period. The American fries are a great alternative to boring hash browns. For lunch and dinner, the liver and onions are a great choice for this country boy. The senior menu is a hoot if you think about - no teeth required for most items. We go for breakfast at least twice a week. Definitely worth a drive. read more

Nothing new here, typical greasy spoon, diner food. I was left full with food still on my plate for a good price. If I lived close I would prefer it to a Perkins. read more

Wampach's Restaurant - All meat omelette - American Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

Wampach's is a gem in Shakopee, MN. This is a rare hole in the wall that offers no frills with great food. A greasy spoon well worth the wait. Highly recommend the eggs benedict special. Breakfast is amazing! Seating for the whole restaurant is only about 40 so probably difficult for larger groups. read more

My ex boyfriend in high school used to take me here years ago. Only positive thing I got from him

Such a cool place...plus breakfast is served all day...yummy!!! They also had a hot pork sandwich (only served on Saturdays), with mashed potatoes and gravy, and a side of jello. read more

Wampach's Restaurant - Jello - American Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

The onion rings are the best and they're super fast on getting their take out order out on time. Never had to wait more then 5 min.

Have driven by for years. Last night, my wife and ate there for the first time. Very Clean. Food was priced low but the quality was high. Burgundy steak rare, salads, bowl of soup, American fries and pop. $20! We will absolutely eat here again. Can't wait to try the chicken fried steak. read more

2nd time here for breakfast. I had the Cajun breakfast special and my husband had the Eggs Benedict. This is a little hole in the wall, the food was great and service was quick. However, if I had something to say, it would be that the waitresses could be a lot friendlier. We ask for a booster chair for my 2 year old and did get one but the waitress never acknowledged the question. When we ask for creamer and a refill later, again, the waitress did not acknowledge the question but we did get what we ask for. It was like she didn't enjoy her job which would make it awkward for the guests. For me, great service and food and a welcoming, friendly atmosphere brings me back. I wouldn't come back unless I wasn't in a good mood and didn't want people to talk to me. read more

A friend & I went to Wampach's for an early lunch today. The place was PACKED, but the service was quick & the food was the best!! Wampach's NEVER disappoints! read more

Despite not being updated since the 80s and being a little cramped their food is served fresh and in a timely manner with large portions .The term hole in the wall applies here but that only adds to the charm , we will definitely be back ! read more

Having never been before, we decided to try Wampach's based on the reviews being one of the best in the area for breakfast. We went mid-morning, and it was pretty busy, so we decided to get food to go. It's a pretty small restaurant, so get there before or after the rush. While waiting for our food to come out I made some observations. I noticed that most of the restaurant itself had a dirty and musty smell to it. The carpet was really old and worn, there was dust on every surface especially the register area, all the wood, and the pictures on the walls near the entrance. The food itself was okay, but it didn't taste fresh. We aren't restaurant snobs or picky eaters by any means. I don't think we would return. My suggestion would be to drive a little farther to Edina/Eden Prairie and go to Original Pancake House. read more

the food is absolutely BUSSIN its amazing. get the gouda mac and cheese bites and fried pickles. fat simp for this food. read more

Homecooked taste, quick & friendly service, i got the sunny side up eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, & wheat toast... big portions!! BEST BREAKFAST PLACE IN TOWN!!!! read more

Look no where else for a great breakfast spot! You'll most likely be waiting for a seat on the weekends. But it's worth the wait. 'The Cajun' is my favorite! read more

I really liked this place! Its quaint and very personal. I like that the staff walk around to keep your coffee hot. And the menu is impressive. read more

One of the best all American breakfasts I've had my whole life. Me and my family love dining at this establishment and have been for over 13 years. I love the uniqueness of this restaurant and the staff! Keep doing what you're doing! Ohhh, by the way, their American fries are my absolute favorite. read more

Awesome home cooking diner type atmosphere. Go for the food not the establishment. The food is made from scratch and amazing but the atmosphere somewhat divey, but I found it charming. Their breakfasts are amazing and served all day! Very small but if there's a line waiting it's worth the wait for sure!! read more

Wampach's Restaurant - All around awesome home cooked comfort food! - American Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

Yum !!! You know that little "ma and pa" breakfast spot your always looking for ? Well look no further ... Here it is. Small place often a wait due to great food and small venue but worth the wait for sure ! Just good ole home cookin going on there ... Two thumbs up for sure ! read more

Amazing comfort, home cooking food. Get the onion rings! Best I've ever had anywhere! Very quiet, very casual and affordable!

This place is usually very busy around lunchtime so the seating is limited. That is about the only gripe I can come up with. The burgers and all of the breakfast items are very good. They also have pies and other desserts they make in house if you have a sweet tooth. read more

Awesome local restaurant. Only bad thing is that because they are so good, the line often goes right out the door. Other than that, amazing service and food! read more