Very quick breakfast service, large variety, quaint neighborly place with attentive service. Great experience! Perfect place for bfast & QUICK!
(4)
Kim M.
This place needs stronger coffee and crispier hash browns to complement the good breakfast ambience.
(2)
Paula C.
We had breakfast here. We got to our seats quick even though the place was packed. Our server did come take our order right away but the delivery of our meal took longer than normal. The food was delicious. One complaint is that it was extraordinarily hot! The woman at the table beside us brought out a handheld fan even. Might have been an off day but climate control is a must. All in all, our meal was good and we will try it again.
(3)
Steve M.
Great service, awesome atmosphere and very good breakfasts. I had the chicken fried steak breakfast, my wife had the biscuits and gravy, and mom had the eggs benedict. All our breakfasts were really good and came out very quickly. We will be back.
(5)
Travis M.
Plain good food. Their sandwiches are excellent. Rachel, Ruben, Burger and Ham and Cheese are great. I go there for breakfest. Just like mom makes, fresh farmland mixed up on a plate garnished with bacon and toast.
(5)
Christine A.
Good food and great service. Patty melt and onion rings are great. Came here with friends for the first time yesterday and we are back again today!!
(4)
S And B D.
We debated 2 or 3 stars. If you like fun, local, but a little more hot-dish than foodie...which fits the locale to a T... Go for it!
(3)
Sara H.
Been 2x now and service was slooooow both times. But, the staff is friendly and it was packed both times so they must be doing something right. Food is good, had breakfast both times and can't complain!
(3)
Sandy B.
Bitter sweet memories of this place. Loved bringing my mom here for wild rice soup and a turkey sandwich. Always happy -upbeat courteous staff. Never grouchy or rude. Made my day as I grew up in Elk River and the building used to house a different business long ago in my youth. Mom enjoyed living in the area up until her 88th birthday. Mom passed away may 2013. She was friends with the owners as she was a frequent diner. Now I will be bringing one of my grade school teachers there for lunch and reminiscing under the tin ceilings - enjoying rustic settings - and wild rice soup with turkey cranberry sandwiches. Please try this restaurant just off Main Street / Elk River Minnesota. Btw there is a great wholistic bakery on the lower level with scrumptious affordable whole grain breads.
(5)
Dan D.
Stopped with the wife and kids today for the first time. Place was fairly busy and we were seated quickly. Food was decent but not great. I had a burger and fries and could tell the fryer was do for a oil change. Found out they were closing the next day for two weeks for a remodel which is definitely needed. Good friendly service and will try again with hopefully better luck!
(3)
Rhonda A.
Nice historic atmosphere, very friendly and attentive staff. I would definitely come again.
(5)
Todd L.
Great eatery locally owned and operated! Made from scratch daily!
(5)
Jon L.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I was not thrilled with mine and my wife's visit this morning. This is a local establishment that we have not visited for many years. I would love to support all of our local, family-owned businesses, but they don't get a rubber stamp just for being in existence. It was a Monday, and the place was not so busy. We asked for some suggestions and our waitress pretty much said it was all good. Well, that didn't help. The menu is pretty extensive (which isn't necessarily a good thing) and we settled on a breakfast. I got the platter with poached eggs, bacon, onion, tomatoes, and cheese, all sitting on top of hash browns. Sourdough toast on the side. My wife got the hash with an English muffin and poached eggs. The country music was humming on the radio in the kitchen as we waited and watched the food being prepared. The decor is a mix and match of different tables, different chairs and even the plates were different from each other. The hardwood floors and brick walls are nice. Our food arrived pretty quickly and strike one for my wife's poached eggs. The whites were still completely raw. Now, no one asked how the eggs should be cooked (wellness that is), so you would think they would be in the middle somewhere. She sent them back to get scrambled instead. Upon arrival back in the kitchen, we could plainly hear the cook complain about the eggs. "I cook them too hard, they want them soft, I cook them soft, they want them hard". OK, I guess it was our fault. Now I am irritated. My poached eggs looked fine on initial inspection, but it was too buried in cheese to do any extensive investigation. After digging in, I discovered my eggs too had raw egg whites. Not cool. The toast I got was charred to a crisp. Really? My wife's English muffin was burnt as well. All visible to the naked eye. My wife got her scrambled eggs and was concerned that the cook was a little to miffed about the eggs that maybe these were tampered with in some hidden way. My food tasted fine for the most part, but the damage was done. The place was so quiet that we felt like we had to whisper to each other and that we were under the spotlight for the egg mishap. The cook came out and chatted with what I presume were the owners for a bit while we were eating. Another order came in and he proceeded to head back to the kitchen, wipe his nose with his hand and resume cooking. Gross! After we left, we wondered why the owners (if that's who who they were), would let the cook complain about the customers, loudly enough for all to hear. They were certainly close enough to hear it themselves. Hmm . . . Anyway, we will not be back. Maybe that is why we drive into Minneapolis to get great food. All's it would take for places like this to really make a hit is to be a little more conscientious of what the customer experience is really like.
(2)
J S.
Very good breakfast! Can get busy and they don't have a lot of room to wait, but other than that, it was great!
(4)
Thomas M.
Great breakfast experience and staff was very pleasant for 7:00 AM I'd come here again
(5)
Andrew H.
Let me start by saying this is my lunch-time haunt. The service is always very friendly and the food is good. It is standard diner fare. My favorite is the party melt. It has limited hours for breakfast through late lunch, but feels like your favorite blue-jeans when you walk in.
(4)
Gretchen S.
I have been to this place twice now. First experience - with my 4 year old for Sunday morning breakfast. YIKES was the wait LONG at least an hour and the waitresses seem to disappear until your food arrives. BUT the food was delicious!! I had the #1 - with sausage links - super yummy home fries (they are cut like potato chips and I think I tasted a little lawry's seasoning) So first experience was about a 3 in the stars. Second experience was just this last Saturday morning. Seating was limited and it was super busy. The waitress was much more helpful and attentive this time - but still disappeared for a good 30 minutes while we were waiting for our food. Food was GREAT and no complaints there! So overall I like this place just wish they would get a little faster - but this is not a chain and people will wait for good food. BUT just come say HI to your customers that are patiently waiting and ask them if they need anything. Also the prices are FANTASTIC - you can't beat it!!
(4)
Chris G.
Drove up from Minneapolis to have lunch with my wifes 88 year young grandmother, and I wanted to stay away from the chain restaurants. Looked for place on Yelp and decided to give this a place a try even though it hadn't had any reviews. I got the special, grilled cheese, fries and soup. They had tomato soup, but I decided to go with the wild rice instead (we were in MN, Wild Rice Country.) Ranked in order top to bottom; wild rice soup, grilled cheese, fries. I had an iced tea with lunch, brewed, not from a gun. The soup...outstanding. Creamy, hot and loaded with ingredients. Just a cup came with the special, but that was more then enough. My grandmother got the bowl, also a generous portion. Not enough for most people, but I'm sure it would go well with a salad. The grilled cheese....better then average. It was american cheese on white. Not burnt, not overdone. Not gourmet, but a good sandwich. The fries....skip'em and get the chips. They weren't BAD, but they didn't taste like much either. The service was good. My grandmother seemed to have some issues figuring out what she wanted. The place wasn't very busy and the waitress wasn't very patient with her. The gentlemen who took my check at the end was very pleasant. I will go again.
(4)
Ange F.
Friendly staff, good food, at a reasonable price - and I love the local art and history on display. We had the omelet and eggs Benedict - I recommend both!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast, Brunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes
June T.
Very quick breakfast service, large variety, quaint neighborly place with attentive service. Great experience! Perfect place for bfast & QUICK!
(4)Kim M.
This place needs stronger coffee and crispier hash browns to complement the good breakfast ambience.
(2)Paula C.
We had breakfast here. We got to our seats quick even though the place was packed. Our server did come take our order right away but the delivery of our meal took longer than normal. The food was delicious. One complaint is that it was extraordinarily hot! The woman at the table beside us brought out a handheld fan even. Might have been an off day but climate control is a must. All in all, our meal was good and we will try it again.
(3)Steve M.
Great service, awesome atmosphere and very good breakfasts. I had the chicken fried steak breakfast, my wife had the biscuits and gravy, and mom had the eggs benedict. All our breakfasts were really good and came out very quickly. We will be back.
(5)Travis M.
Plain good food. Their sandwiches are excellent. Rachel, Ruben, Burger and Ham and Cheese are great. I go there for breakfest. Just like mom makes, fresh farmland mixed up on a plate garnished with bacon and toast.
(5)Christine A.
Good food and great service. Patty melt and onion rings are great. Came here with friends for the first time yesterday and we are back again today!!
(4)S And B D.
We debated 2 or 3 stars. If you like fun, local, but a little more hot-dish than foodie...which fits the locale to a T... Go for it!
(3)Sara H.
Been 2x now and service was slooooow both times. But, the staff is friendly and it was packed both times so they must be doing something right. Food is good, had breakfast both times and can't complain!
(3)Sandy B.
Bitter sweet memories of this place. Loved bringing my mom here for wild rice soup and a turkey sandwich. Always happy -upbeat courteous staff. Never grouchy or rude. Made my day as I grew up in Elk River and the building used to house a different business long ago in my youth. Mom enjoyed living in the area up until her 88th birthday. Mom passed away may 2013. She was friends with the owners as she was a frequent diner. Now I will be bringing one of my grade school teachers there for lunch and reminiscing under the tin ceilings - enjoying rustic settings - and wild rice soup with turkey cranberry sandwiches. Please try this restaurant just off Main Street / Elk River Minnesota. Btw there is a great wholistic bakery on the lower level with scrumptious affordable whole grain breads.
(5)Dan D.
Stopped with the wife and kids today for the first time. Place was fairly busy and we were seated quickly. Food was decent but not great. I had a burger and fries and could tell the fryer was do for a oil change. Found out they were closing the next day for two weeks for a remodel which is definitely needed. Good friendly service and will try again with hopefully better luck!
(3)Rhonda A.
Nice historic atmosphere, very friendly and attentive staff. I would definitely come again.
(5)Todd L.
Great eatery locally owned and operated! Made from scratch daily!
(5)Jon L.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I was not thrilled with mine and my wife's visit this morning. This is a local establishment that we have not visited for many years. I would love to support all of our local, family-owned businesses, but they don't get a rubber stamp just for being in existence. It was a Monday, and the place was not so busy. We asked for some suggestions and our waitress pretty much said it was all good. Well, that didn't help. The menu is pretty extensive (which isn't necessarily a good thing) and we settled on a breakfast. I got the platter with poached eggs, bacon, onion, tomatoes, and cheese, all sitting on top of hash browns. Sourdough toast on the side. My wife got the hash with an English muffin and poached eggs. The country music was humming on the radio in the kitchen as we waited and watched the food being prepared. The decor is a mix and match of different tables, different chairs and even the plates were different from each other. The hardwood floors and brick walls are nice. Our food arrived pretty quickly and strike one for my wife's poached eggs. The whites were still completely raw. Now, no one asked how the eggs should be cooked (wellness that is), so you would think they would be in the middle somewhere. She sent them back to get scrambled instead. Upon arrival back in the kitchen, we could plainly hear the cook complain about the eggs. "I cook them too hard, they want them soft, I cook them soft, they want them hard". OK, I guess it was our fault. Now I am irritated. My poached eggs looked fine on initial inspection, but it was too buried in cheese to do any extensive investigation. After digging in, I discovered my eggs too had raw egg whites. Not cool. The toast I got was charred to a crisp. Really? My wife's English muffin was burnt as well. All visible to the naked eye. My wife got her scrambled eggs and was concerned that the cook was a little to miffed about the eggs that maybe these were tampered with in some hidden way. My food tasted fine for the most part, but the damage was done. The place was so quiet that we felt like we had to whisper to each other and that we were under the spotlight for the egg mishap. The cook came out and chatted with what I presume were the owners for a bit while we were eating. Another order came in and he proceeded to head back to the kitchen, wipe his nose with his hand and resume cooking. Gross! After we left, we wondered why the owners (if that's who who they were), would let the cook complain about the customers, loudly enough for all to hear. They were certainly close enough to hear it themselves. Hmm . . . Anyway, we will not be back. Maybe that is why we drive into Minneapolis to get great food. All's it would take for places like this to really make a hit is to be a little more conscientious of what the customer experience is really like.
(2)J S.
Very good breakfast! Can get busy and they don't have a lot of room to wait, but other than that, it was great!
(4)Thomas M.
Great breakfast experience and staff was very pleasant for 7:00 AM I'd come here again
(5)Andrew H.
Let me start by saying this is my lunch-time haunt. The service is always very friendly and the food is good. It is standard diner fare. My favorite is the party melt. It has limited hours for breakfast through late lunch, but feels like your favorite blue-jeans when you walk in.
(4)Gretchen S.
I have been to this place twice now. First experience - with my 4 year old for Sunday morning breakfast. YIKES was the wait LONG at least an hour and the waitresses seem to disappear until your food arrives. BUT the food was delicious!! I had the #1 - with sausage links - super yummy home fries (they are cut like potato chips and I think I tasted a little lawry's seasoning) So first experience was about a 3 in the stars. Second experience was just this last Saturday morning. Seating was limited and it was super busy. The waitress was much more helpful and attentive this time - but still disappeared for a good 30 minutes while we were waiting for our food. Food was GREAT and no complaints there! So overall I like this place just wish they would get a little faster - but this is not a chain and people will wait for good food. BUT just come say HI to your customers that are patiently waiting and ask them if they need anything. Also the prices are FANTASTIC - you can't beat it!!
(4)Chris G.
Drove up from Minneapolis to have lunch with my wifes 88 year young grandmother, and I wanted to stay away from the chain restaurants. Looked for place on Yelp and decided to give this a place a try even though it hadn't had any reviews. I got the special, grilled cheese, fries and soup. They had tomato soup, but I decided to go with the wild rice instead (we were in MN, Wild Rice Country.) Ranked in order top to bottom; wild rice soup, grilled cheese, fries. I had an iced tea with lunch, brewed, not from a gun. The soup...outstanding. Creamy, hot and loaded with ingredients. Just a cup came with the special, but that was more then enough. My grandmother got the bowl, also a generous portion. Not enough for most people, but I'm sure it would go well with a salad. The grilled cheese....better then average. It was american cheese on white. Not burnt, not overdone. Not gourmet, but a good sandwich. The fries....skip'em and get the chips. They weren't BAD, but they didn't taste like much either. The service was good. My grandmother seemed to have some issues figuring out what she wanted. The place wasn't very busy and the waitress wasn't very patient with her. The gentlemen who took my check at the end was very pleasant. I will go again.
(4)Ange F.
Friendly staff, good food, at a reasonable price - and I love the local art and history on display. We had the omelet and eggs Benedict - I recommend both!
(5)