“Food is excellent, top notch Mexican-American breakfast cuisine. Service is quick and polite, free refills of good coffee. Ambiance is classic modern breakfast cafe, no surprises. Been a long time since last I visited Fat Nats, a Twin Cities landmark. Frankly, I forgot how good it is. Get here early, or be prepared to wait in line - but not too long, since they have lots of tables, and they work fast, making tons of food every day. Fat Nats is locally famous for their pancakes, which have extra vanilla and above average taste of yeast. They also make a variety of egg dishes, some delivered with their house salsa, which is a peppy, chunky red delight. They also have a green salsa, a blended tongue warmer. Don't get either if you don't like spicy heat. I love spicy heat. Prices without coffee are under $15, and you might need a container for half of it. You won't leave hungry, that's for sure. Great food, great place to eat.“
“Dined in on 3/25 and was greeted by Thunder who was very pleasant and inviting! He talked me through some great menu items and mock tails! I very much his service and the atmosphere provided by the Nicollet Diner! 10/10 will definitely be coming back!“
“When you walk in you will see a lot of pictures, art, knick knacks which gives this diner a great ambiance and a lot to look at. The food all came out delicious.No parking lot so you will need to find street parking and walk to restaurant.Kid friendly.“
“I enjoyed my dining experience here. There was an approximately 10 minute wait to be seated. We sat at the bar. I liked the seats because we could see the food coming out of the kitchen and the hustle and bustle of the wait staff right in front of us. My order was correct and the food was hot and tasted great. The pancakes are HUGE! Though I do not eat gluten, my date said his pancakes had a lot of blueberries and the taste was great! I gave 4 stars for atmosphere because it was noisy and music was playing overhead. If you are looking for a quiet place, this is not it. The staff was attentive and kind. I highly recommend this restaurant ?“
“The staff is helpful and friendly. We got to talk with the owner for a bit and learned that the bread is fresh made in house, and the bacon is smoked in house as well. The food is delicious! The restaurant itself is clean and comfortable.“
“What a nice surprise. I usually judge a place by their ability to do something correctly, for this Eggs over hard. You would be surprised how miraculously some places mess this up. But Brothers got it perfect, first try. I will be back, great tasking food, cool vintage atmosphere, and great prices too.“
“Listen, they're busy. Ridiculously so! Went 9am on a Saturday. We knew it'd be busy and had no qualms sitting and waiting for a seat. Instead, there were open spots at the counter of the bar. We actually enjoyed sitting there watching "the hardest working employee in showbiz" as I called her. This young lady was frantic with her actions and yet so sweet when dealing with us. Now, had we been in any form of need to be anywhere else, the wait woulda gotten to us. But that we weren't in a rush allowed us to relax and enjoy the hustle and bustle. Amy made drinks for everyone, took our order, exchanged pleasantries, all while making the best fresh-squeezed oj mimosas I've ever tasted. I had the Eggy burger (very filling, little over cooked but still scrumptious). My wife had the Irish skillet with corned beef (canned, but still very good) and bloodies. My meal came with a very good southwestern tortilla soup which paired great with homemade potato chips. All in all, a very good experience!“
“Ordered biscuits and hot pies - absolutely delicious! Exceeded my expectations for taste. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back. Look forward to the day Hot Hands offers shipping for all of their frozen items! Until then I will be happy to visit their restaurant in St. Paul.“
“Our group of 11 went in for breakfast on our one sons bday. We aren't from the area. Everything was absolutely great. From our waiter (I didn't catch his name) being so kind and welcoming, to our food that simply amazed all of us, to the souvenir mug that I got for our other son. We can't wait to come back because this place is a must!“
“Had a good breakfast here after an event at the Earle Brown Center. I'm a pancake lover and theirs are really good. They're not the light fluffy kind, they're more dense and really delicious. Huge, served hot, and have a nice hint of vanilla. My only gripe is no real maple syrup, even for an extra cost, and the only alternative to the fake stuff is diner-grade strawberry jam or grape jelly. Lots of nice whipped butter tho :)Other diners at my table liked the French toast, eggs & toast and the American fries. They really know how to do eggs, I'd come back and try an omelet or one of the specials.Vegetarian options: Substitutions are not allowed so you might be SOL if you want something without the meat. For the pancakes or French toast you can choose between bacon or eggs on the side.“
“Wow! We just had breakfast at the Uptowner; this place is our new favorite for many reasons! Everything we ordered: pancakes, omelets, eggs benne and hash browns were some of the best we’ve ever had served to us. Our server was also so genuinely kind and attentive! We hope to make it back soon… I have my eye on that Ruben.“
“Great food, wonderful service. Recommend the Greek Omelette - unbelievable. Largest side of bacon I've ever had and perfectly cooked. Oddly, for being named the coffee cup, the coffee is on the weak side. But once the food arrives who cares.“
“The food is reliably delicious and the restaurant is always incredibly clean. My husband had a special request for his dish and the manager said "It's a good day to experiment!" They did it and it turned out amazing. Great service and big portions.“
“Amazing breakfast!! We love trying small diners (ordering our staple breakfasts for fair comparison) whenever we travel & Al’s didn’t disappoint! The hash browns are phenomenal & remind me of potatoes my grandma used to make. The staff is friendly & the atmosphere is perfect.“