Service - waiter was nice and took our order. I ordered Ma Meatloaf sandwich and my wife had the Rubin. After we waited 15 minutes , I walked and looked in the kitchen and there was no one in it. I asked what was going on and from the back area the two cooks started on our food. Not before I said something. The Ma's Meatloaf Sandwich was a hamburger patty chopped served between two pieces of white bread. It was terrible to say the least . The mash potatoes were ok. Wife said the Rubin was 6/10. I will never stop there again and would advise others to go anywhere but there. read more

Whitney’s Country Cafe - The Mash Potato's - Sandwiches Near Me - Sandstone, Minnesota

The first time I went the place was very busy so I wasn't upset service was super slow. I could see the server was working hard. The breakfast food was mediocre but the prices were appropriate. Gave it another try because of the nostalgic set up and it wasn't busy the second time. However, the service remained very slow and our server was not very helpful. She never gave my son a kids menu to color on. Some random man came up long after we ordered and apologized that she didn't. She wasn't unfriendly but wasn't friendly either. The food was again very mediocre. We won't be giving it another chance. read more

Staff is friendly. HOWEVER, food is not great. They had a turkey dinner special for lunch. No stuffing and the turkey was turkey loaf - horrible! Potatoes were yuk, even the dinner roll. You can't make REAL turkey for your special? So sad cuz when Amy ran it, the restaurant was so good. I will NEVER get food from this place again :( read more

This is a fairly typical cafe but with a bigger dining area akin to a Denny's. As others have stated, it does look smaller on the outside than it actually is. Parking is either on the street or in the lot across. They offer wi-fi but be aware it's open, no password needed (as I'm finding with a lot of local establishments). We felt the prices were a bit high overall. Loved that they had nice hot water in the restroom to wash your hands with! Seat yourself when you walk in. There is lots of wood finishes so it is a bit darker inside with the only natural light coming from front and back windows, but gives it a cozy feeling. We were there before the lunch rush, around after 10AM. We ordered breakfast while commers after us ordered lunch and got theirs and finished before us. When we inquired, the waitress explained the gentleman at the counter had meatloaf and mashed and that it simply needed to be warmed up. Made sense (wondering if it were microwaved now) but the other couple guys a table over had sandwhiches/burgers & fries so I felt it was a poor excuse. I would have had more respect for a simple explanation. Despite that, we were satisfied with our meals. It came out in waves. My Mom was very happy with her eggs ordered medium and stated this is the first time anyone cooked them perfectly! Her hashbrowns were a bit over crispy while mine seemed to have been just right. Her pancake was neither fluffy/cake-like nor deflated and rubbery but somewhere in the middle, as she likes them. I enjoyed my french toast as it was done also somewhat in the middle of doneness but with the small slices could have used another. The bacon was a bit rubbery for my taste, not crisp. I could cut it with a fork and eat it that way. As others have also commented, there was a good amount of grease used, reminiscent of how my grandma used to cook it all in one cast iron pan. Great flavor, just be aware if you are cutting out fats. The coffee was good, a brand I had not heard of before but we could have used warm ups a little more often. They don't offer real cream nor sugar substitutes. When I inquired on the yummy looking cookies and asked when they had been made, I was informed on the date and it had been approximately 2 weeks ago and was promptly offered to purchase a box of Girl Scout cookies (thin mints were the first to sell out of course) from the window counter instead. I suggest asking the made date before ordering dessert. It all comes down to your taste and preferences as everything is subjective. All in all, it was a decent and relaxing breakfast. It's a 50/50 decision for me on returning more often/again. read more

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The cafe was very good when Amy ran it and Mo was the server, but since it became Whitney's, on the occasions that it is actually open, the food is not as good and the service was inconsistent. I'm unlikely to return again. read more

Waited over 40 mins to get our food, food wasn't even fully on done, drink glasses where dirty, never be going back there again

It's so great to have Amy's open again! Great service and good food. They are friendly and keep they cool when it gets busy. You should eat at Amy's. read more

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Very friendly and welcoming was passing through on the way back from Duluth great service and food was great as well

Terrible foods expensive and doesn't taste as good as it used to when it was Amy's it's just not the same and is ran different

Service and food was amazing! Order was quickly complete, and tasted very good! Seasoned fries were a chefs kiss. And every one greeted you with a friendly smile! I highly recommend trying this place. read more

Wish you could give half stars as this is a 4.5 star place so I am upgrading to 5 instead of 4. Small, unpretentious spot in a small town so I wasn't expecting much. The menu was extensive, service super, friendly staff and food that hit all the right marks. Patty melt was perfect. My son ordered the breakfast burger and it came open faced. He asked for a top piece of bread and they toasted it and even buttered it for him. Impressive! And then he devoured it. French fries were great as well as the chips and everyone enjoyed their meal! read more

Loved the "Sunday breakfast" vibe any time of the day. Cool place, great food, awesome staff.

I'm not happy about giving them only one star. I'd do zero if I could. We had been there a few times since they re-opened as Whitney, an dhad liked the place - until we stopped in last Friday. The dinner special on the board was all-you-can-eat fish for 13.99. when we asked for a re-order of fish, we were informed that "all-you-can-eat' consisted of an ititial order of two pieces, with a maximum of one re-order for one piece. This is not all-you-can-eat. This is a three piece fish dinner. Advertising it as "all-you-can-eat" is not just misleading, it is dishonest. Therefore, we will not be returning. read more

Excellent food in Sandstone! Everything we ordered was hot and delicious and service was great. This is the quintessential home town diner and we will definitely go back again. read more

Great food, reasonably priced. Home style cooking. Would recommend trying it out! 4 stars

Stopped here on the way up North on Memorial Day weekend. The place was full but not packed however the staff was flustered and our food took an hour to arrive and it was wrong. If the kitchen is busy I understand that but if food is going to take over an hour then that should be communicated but our server never came back. I finally went to the counter to ask what the status was, since we were seeing people who ordered after us getting their food, and the other staff member at the register was condescending, loud and rude. No apology was offered and the food was mediocre at best. If you're driving on I35 don't stop here for a quick meal. read more

So, there aren't many reviews here and I wasn't really sure why...then I remembered it is in the middle of nowhere so it probably doesn't have many Yelper visitors. My review is simple - this place is like Mom made your breakfast back-in-the-day. Small town midwest greasy breakfast at its best. You can see your food being prepared and smell the deliciousness for hours after leaving since it seeps into your skin and clothes. Worth it. Nothing fancy here, but that is OK because you are not in Sandstone, MN for fancy. Just keep sucking down coffee and eating piles of the best pancakes you will ever consume. Ignore the decor and enjoy the company. I have a friend that lives nearby and this is now our go-to breakfast place when we have sleep-overs. I can't wait to come back. read more

Hipsters beware this is a truly an authentically amazing middle america small town cafe. Leave your skinny jeans and fedora at home because this place is filled with regulars who are pounding down coffee, devouring pancakes as big as your head, gossiping about the farmers down the gravel road, and shaking dice to win a few quarters. I really enjoyed the hearty classic breakfast options, friendly service, and simple drip coffee before heading across the street to the local farmers market. *Be sure to check out the wood carvings for sale on the wall, I met the local artist and he was a both an interesting character and a talented guy!* read more

I stopped by Amy's for lunch. While they advertise all-day breakfast, I ordered a cup of coffee and then went straight to my lunchtime diner standby: a BLT. The coffee arrived and was reasonably good and strong (by rural MN standards). I had a friendly server who managed to not make any jokes about me being an astronaut or firefighter (chilly fall day, motorcycle gear). My BLT exceeded expectations - the bacon was cooked perfectly, nice thick slices and burned/crispy. A little too much mayo, which always happens, but really a good sandwich for the 4.10 I paid. Minor demerits for unseasoned crinkle cut fries and dill pickle slices instead of spears (which, btw, is still better than no pickles at all). I'd stop there again, basis the cheap, quick, tasty, friendly experience I had today. read more

Quick service and very tasty. Both of us ordered hot roast beef sandwiches. Melt in your mouth. Very shabby chic and not necessarily intentionally but seats are comfy if a little tattered. Definitely a find. Food is outstanding. read more

Drove by yesterday and a sign in the window & sign on the door state they open at 6a on Sunday but @ 9:30 this morning they were closed.

Stopped in on our way home after camping at St. Croix State Park - what a treat! We had brocolli and cheese soup, chili (the best!), huge hamburger with hand cut fries and egg salad on a croissant. Everything was fresh and yummy. Topped it all off with banana cream pie and blueberry pie. We are definately coming back! read more

Great food with huge portions. I recommend the breakfast - chicken taco omelette was amazing!!

So I started off to go to the whistle shop and this is what I got Bad service small portions and I 10 inch hair I don't know why I just didn't go to Amy's in the first place so the picture is what Amy's serve me in the same day service was great and the people are friendly and I even got a pop to go on my God read more

Whitney’s Country Cafe - Hinckley whistle shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Sandstone, Minnesota

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Great home cooking, hot beef and mashed potatoes was delish! Place was hopping for Saturday lunch.

Very cozy small town cafe. My boys ordered pancakes and they were exactly what we envisioned. Homemade, fluffy goodness the size of a dinner plate. My husband is a patty melt and fries connoisseur and said they were delish. I had the chicken and dumplings soup which was very good. The only thing that wasn't up to snuff was my grilled chicken salad. Tomatoes and raw onions do not count as vegetables. Please add a little more to it for variety. Staff was very friendly to out of towners. read more

Just went to this little gem of a restaurant after a day of rafting on the Kettle River. Hands down the BEST chicken & dumping soup ever! Mashed potatoes and gravy on point! And the desserts...omg, the pie! Everything was delicious and service was friendly and welcoming! read more

It's the best place around to eat. Great service and great prices. They have great chicken dumpling soup and ham and cheese balls.

We LOVE this place! Great home cooked food, adorable environment for some grub. Wait staff AWESOME! Mo is awesome !!

Super friendly staff, quick service and convenient location. Best of all, you get a ton of tastes food, for a great price!

Very good breakfast, super quick service and great lunches too. Had the pancakes, eggs and ham, also a double cheeseburger and curly fries, both excellent! read more

1.5 hour long wait on a Sunday afternoon for anything from the kitchen. Buffet did not look appetizing.

food was so good had the loaded hasbrowns so yummy very friendly waitress her name was Mo very good attentive going through sanstone stop there its great. I'm from minneapolis this place doesn't make you feel like you're invading their town like felt at some small town places read more

Very good food. Very cheap without sacrificing quality--$5.25 waffle and bacon special. I had biscuits and gravy--biscuits were very good, almost like really thick pancakes, but fluffy inside. Ordered another one after the first one came. Hash browns were potato-y but flavorful and plentiful. Took a leap of faith in ordering grapefruit juice, and it was fine. Good coffee. But best of ALL, their hot sauce selection is surprisingly en pointe. There were at least two choices of Mexican style (Cholula, Tapatío, one green sauce, I think), Louisiana-style (Frank's, Tabasco, and Whatabutger-like hot ketchup), and Asian (two kinds of sriracha). For a small town in a state without a lot of local spicy food, this was really unexpected and appreciated. Free St. Paul and Minneapolis newspapers--would be nice if they had the local. Cute interior, lots of wood, lots of locals. Friendly waitress. Country music playing, I think. read more

If you like waiting for your food for over 50 minutes after already waiting for 15 minutes for the waitress to take your order, and having a very rude waitress go for it! We asked for more coffee and the waitress said "there isn't anymore coffee in the house". It would have been nice to have the coffee to wash the awful hash browns down. Yes, they were busy, but it was unacceptable. The two tables next to us had a different waitress. They came in 10 minutes after we did. They got their food and were out the door before we even got our food! read more

Usually in a small town like this service would make up for the quality of the food, unfortunately for this restaurant both are lackluster. Think frozen food from your local super market and it's what you get here. Drive to the next town- skip this one for sure. read more

Great place for food! Variety on menu, breakfast all day, and great prices. Prefer to stop here over Tobie's :)

Decided to try this place out on Sunday,May 26th because our usual place was closed for the holiday weekend. We went with some friends who had been there before and were not too excited by the experience but were willing to give it another try. BIG mistake! This was hands down the worst restaurant experience I have ever had. It started out good as we were impressed by the quaint setting. It went downhill from there. Took about 5 minutes to get menus and have our drink orders taken. About another 10 minutes to get our drinks, 2 waters and 2 coffees. Our friend asked for a glass of ice to cool off coffee and had to ask 3 times and was done with coffee before it arrived. We waited a half hour for our food and when it came they only brought our friends orders and they were wrong. They ordered 3 pieces of French toast with a side of hash browns and they both only got 2 pieces of French toast. They decided just to eat it because by this time they were hungry and just wanted to eat. About 5 minutes after they got their food we could see our food at the counter but our waiter was nowhere to be found. At this point another waitress takes our order to another table. 5 minutes go by and that table lets her know they got the wrong food. She brings it back to the counter and 5 minutes later our waiter tries to deliver it to us. We told him we did not want the food and would not accept it. He brings it back to the kitchen and in an annoyed voice tells them we won't tale it because it was on another table. Not only is this a health code issue but that food had already been sitting 15 minutes by this time. The waiter didn't stick around long enough for us to tell him we didn't want anything at this point so we told the other waitress who had grabbed our food that we did not want them to make our food as our friends were already done eating. The waiter stopped to ask if we wanted more coffee or water. We said "No. Just the bill." We waited about 5 more minutes and he brings out our food and no bill. At this point we got very upset and told him we had stated we did not want the food. We ended up getting up and leaving our friends to wait for their bill because my husband was afraid he was going to cause a scene if we stayed. Our friends told us the bill never came and they had to go to the counter to request it. This place is poorly run and disorganized. We will NEVER go back! It tells you a lot that after the experience here I went on the facebook page and the owner had a comment that says "Whoever said the customer is always right never worked with the public." This owner needs to remember that without customers she is just a kitchen. read more

I don't know where else you can get a hefty ribeye steak, baked potato and trimmings for $18.00 cooked to your absolute perfection! Not only that, the menu is some down home good cooking. Sausage Patties- holey buckets- you want good sausage anytime of day- this place- they are 4 1/2" in size and super tasty. Pork chops are huge and super inviting - with all the trimmings. Each and every item on their menu you reminds you of being in your momma's kitchen eating down home cooking that will fill your empty spots and keep you fueled for an entire day of heavy lifting. You wonder where I found this place? It's Amy's on the main drag in Sandstone. Well rounded menu, down home atmosphere with Mo, Kat, Pen, Amy as your main waitresses who are quick to call you 'Honey' and can I get you another refill on your Pepsi?' And as soon as they learn your name, they don't forget it. Always a welcoming 'hello - find a spot if you can and I will be right there' if they didn't meet you as you were sitting down with your favorite coke or coffee, juice or milk. If you haven't experienced a great little hole in the wall - Amy's on the main drag in Sandstone, MN is your place! Reminds me a little of Coyote Ugly! read more