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    Ze's Diner - Mendota Heights

    4.1 (30 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Jingle M.

    Fun, old-fashioned diner with special service and super soup and cheese curds! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Enjoy the happy vintage diner vibes![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Whitney C.

    I am so excited to have a diner experience so close to home. This has become one of our weekend staples when we feel like eating at a greasy spoon for brunch. One of my favorite things to order when we go here is the Tex Mex. I don't know what kind of magic they use to make this breakfast burrito, but I never leave hungry when I order this! I also love their Turtle Mocha when I want a little boost. My hubby and I also like to order the $10 burger Tuesdays, and the shakes that come with the burger and fries are probably some of the best I've had. With friendly staff, a great atmosphere, and tasty food, I'm a regular!

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    Marisa R.

    I will be crossing Ze's off my list of places to eat. I was there the other day and my order was once again done wrong. I enjoyed having a place to go to close by. The ambiance is good as was the food. Three strikes.

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    Loved the biscuits and gravy although it was slightly salty. The service was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the old diner vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Great service, great food- maybe the best pancakes I've ever had?! I was visiting from out of town otherwise I would come here regularly!

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    Great service. Large portions. Good food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend to anyone. Will be back.

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    1 year ago

    Great service and nice selection of delicious comfort food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The 50's diner setting makes for a fun atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Very quick service and friendly staff! We had simple lunch fare. Food was good, fresh and well done. Thanks!

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    Prompt, Freindly service & reliable food. Great for breakfasts, lunches & dinners. I've eaten here several times.

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    The Uptowner Caf on Grand

    The Uptowner Caf on Grand

    4.1
    (343 reviews)
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    Drove by this place often during our stay here in St. Paul. Based on my affection for " hole in the…read morewall" type places & the restaurants outside appearance I knew I had to eventually give it a try. The interior is clean & cozy with just the right amount of booths & tables plus a Waffle House style counter right in front of the flat~top griddle. The very personable & friendly wait person immediately brought me water, followed by a hot mug of coffee. Happily it was just a regular "cup of Joe" diner style coffee instead of the dark, muddy, bitter Starbucks imitation stuff found in all the trendy places in this area. After checking out the plate of the other counter customer I decided to have what he was having; the Uptowner eggs Bennie. English muffin w/andouille sausage patties, perfectly poached eggs hollandaise sauce sprinkled lightly w/ cayenne & a large order of crispy hash browns made with real fresh potato instead of the dehydrated-then rehydrated boxed kind served in most places. Everything was absolutely spot on! The breakfast menu also features pancakes, various egg dishes & many omelet choices. Sadly, I could only eat one breakfast! I really enjoyed watching the cook rapidly crafting the various dishes in front of me; this guy was a genius at the grill! He & the other cook seemed like they really enjoyed their work, smiling & laughing while carrying on a conversation in Spanish. In short; the food was terrific, the service awesome and the atmosphere welcoming & neighborly. I will be returning often!

    Had a great experience here recently! I had a Groupon deal from them, so stopped in for brunch solo…read moreone afternoon. I love the authentic cafe vibe in here: cozy, simplistic diner basics like counter stools and booths. The place is adorned with drawings from kids and adults alike showing love for the Uptowner - so cool. I ordered some breakfast classics: hashbrowns, bacon, eggs, etc - and WOW the meal was delish. The hashbrowns were perfection! My service was great - the one server holding things down was so kind and efficient. I love diners where you can see the chef griddling right in front of you. A man in need came in towards the end of my visit, and the waitress provided him with a cup of coffee to warm up - I chose to pay for his coffee, but it's these little acts of kindness from restaurant teams that show why restaurants are the heart of our community. Thank you!

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    Shamrocks Grill and Pub

    Shamrocks Grill and Pub

    3.9
    (363 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    The service is the thing here! The ambiance is good, but…read moreit's loud. I guess in my case last night it was ok because we were there with a group of about 21 people including children after 6:30 p.m. Our waiting staff were patient and amazingly friendly! The downside ,The food took too long to come. I ordered the Juicy Lucy ,Walleye fingers , Reuben Rolls and Fries to share. Our table also shared an assortment of their wings which are very tasty! The black dry rub in the picture I believe is called the Wild Wings. My son ordered the habanero wings and he was the only one who could handle the heat on these and I LOVE heat and spice ! Order with a glass of milk! The fries are good! I ordered with their blue cheese dipping sauce! Delicious. I Wasn't super excited about the Reuben rolls. My juicy Lucy was A smaller burger. It was way overcooked. I would not order it again here. Drinks are very good! My Bloody Mary was perfect. They have a very nice children's menu! My grandchildren enjoyed Mini pizza and Mac and cheese! They got Sundays and ice cream cones after their dinner! There is a small game room for the children to be entertained in while waiting for the food to come. There is a mini parking lot in south side of the building you can park in which is very uncommon in this area of St. PAUL! The menu looks Amazing. I'd like to come back and give them another try during a less busy time.

    In my younger years St. Patty's day was a bit more rowdy. But I still have a sweet place in my…read moreheart for the Irish bars of Saint Paul One of those spots being the legendary @shamrocksw7th Always good food, quick drinks, and fun times. Before, during or after a wild game this place is always hopping. One of my go to burger spots because they just know what they're doing. You really gotta get a burger here sometime. Recommendations Number 7 Juicy Lucy (Joe Mauer approves) I enjoy their regular fries Honey Bacon Cheese Curds The Ruben Leprechaun Legs (Green Beans) Also their Ranch is the good kind If downtown is too busy also check out @thenook_ranhamlanes in Saint Paul for same menu different spot. Plus bowling in the basement! For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!

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