Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Minneapolis area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Minneapolis area by diners
Breakfast holds a special place in American culture, serving not only as a source of nourishment to start the day but an opportunity to create traditions. It's a daily ritual for more than 290 million Americans and is often regarded as the most important meal of the day, according to data from the Department of Agriculture.
While staples like eggs, bacon, and pancakes are common nationwide, regional preferences showcase America's culinary diversity. In the South, biscuits and gravy are a staple, while the East Coast is known for dishes like eggs Benedict and bagels with lox. The Midwest often favors hearty skillet breakfasts, while the Southwest's spicy breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros reflect the region's Mexican influence.
There are a wide variety of restaurants that serve breakfast today. Traditional diners often feature laminated menus filled with pages of combo meals pairing eggs with a breakfast meat of your choice served alongside hash browns, buttered toast, and endless coffee refills. Then there are modern breakfast spots that embrace innovation, adding global influences and creative twists to traditional dishes. Avocado toast, kimchi fried rice, and churro waffles are some of the more recent popular offerings that reflect how multicultural flavors have become part of contemporary breakfast traditions.
American breakfast culture has evolved significantly over the years. In the mid-20th century, diners and coffee shops dominated the morning meal landscape, catering to workers and families with fast, affordable options. Then, the rise of fast-food chains in the 1960s and 1970s shifted breakfast trends, introducing convenient grab-and-go items like McDonald's Egg McMuffin. By the early 2000s, the brunch boom transformed weekends into social events, with restaurants offering elaborate dishes, bottomless mimosas, craft Bloody Marys, and vibrant atmospheres that encourage extended Saturday and Sunday morning dining experiences.
Today, breakfast culture continues to balance nostalgia with innovation as classic comforts meet modern trends in both casual diners and brunch destinations, ensuring that morning meals remain a meaningful and celebrated part of life.
Curious about where to head near Minneapolis for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Minneapolis area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of March 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "breakfast & brunch" on Yelp that are open at 7 a.m. and are within a 10-kilometer radius of Minneapolis were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 15 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to discover new inventive egg-centric dishes or time-honored classics for your next leisurely morning!
#29. Uptown Diner
- Rating: 3.7/5 (460 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2548 Hennepin Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Urbana Craeft Kitchen
- Rating: 3.7/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3200 East 81st St. Bloomington, Minnesota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Flameburger
- Rating: 3.7/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4800 Central Ave. Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Eggy's Diner - Minneapolis
- Rating: 3.7/5 (880 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 West 14th St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. The Egg & I
- Rating: 3.7/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2550 University Ave. West Ste 125N Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Stone Arch
- Rating: 3.8/5 (431 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4300 Glumack Drive LT-2054 Terminal 1 St. Paul, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Beer Bar, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Butter Bakery Café
- Rating: 3.8/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3700 Nicollet Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Cosmos
- Rating: 3.8/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 601 1st Ave. North Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Colossal Cafe
- Rating: 3.8/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1340 Grand Ave. Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Edina Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (404 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5028 France Ave. South Edina, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Highland Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (380 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 771 Cleveland Ave. South Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Hoagies Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 824 Main St. Hopkins, Minnesota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Fat Nat's Eggs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2700 39th Ave. Northeast St. Anthony, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Hen House Eatery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1365 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 South 8th St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea
- Rating: 4.1/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 3rd Ave. North Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Fireroast Coffee
- Rating: 4.1/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3800 37th Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Manny's Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1116 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 825 Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Steakhouses, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Colossal Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (388 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2315 Como Ave. Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Groundswell
- Rating: 4.2/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1340 Thomas Ave. Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Al's Breakfast
- Rating: 4.2/5 (623 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 413 14th Ave. Southeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#9. The Neighborhood Café
- Rating: 4.3/5 (364 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1570 Selby Ave. Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Ze's Diner
- Rating: 4.3/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3448 Denmark Ave. Eagan, Minnesota
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Fat Nats Eggs
- Rating: 4.3/5 (658 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3540 Winnetka Ave. North New Hope, Minnesota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Patisserie 46
- Rating: 4.4/5 (453 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4552 Grand Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Hovie's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1450 Yankee Doodle Road Eagan, Minnesota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Our Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (412 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 813 West 36th St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Cuppa Java
- Rating: 4.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 Penn Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#2. The Breakfast Club
- Rating: 4.6/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1300 Lagoon Ave. Ste 100 Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Mojo Coffee Gallery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2205 California St. Northeast Ste 102 Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Art Galleries
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 293 metros.
