Keys Cafe - The original
767 Raymond Ave, St Paul
(651) 646-5756
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Key Cafe is the perfect spot for a cozy breakfast experience! The homestyle food and coffee are absolutely delightful, and the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. They truly make you feel at home, refilling your coffee with care and serving up delicious sourdough toast paired with homemade jam.
Every visit feels like a warm hug, and the atmosphere is just as inviting as the food. I absolutely love this charming cafe and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and satisfying breakfast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Grub hub was fast but didn't knock, just set it on the porch. Bones in the turkey. Dressing that didn't look like food at all. And the order was not complete or correct. The manager was nice but the cooks need to be retrained or replaced. Extreme disappointment đ
Food: 1
Service: 2
The food is a little bland and over rated . The service is just lacking slow confused servers. Great pancakes ! But they come out a little cold
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
I'm so disappointed with the service and food quality!! I ordered steak and eggs, stake medium with light toast with a coffee.. There was a hair in my coffee, my steak was well done, and my toast was burnt. I waited for the waitress to check on me but she was too busy sitting at a guest table too busy talking and enjoying with her friends. At that point I got up from my table and walked to the kitchen counter to speak to the cook and ask him if he could remake my food the guy had an attitude ignored me and walked away. Once I got back to my table and shortly after they brought nothing back except some toast that the waitress and the lady that was cleaning the tables were touching without any gloves.. I don't want to sound mean but the waitress looked filthy, definitely not a person you want near any food.. I really hope management can make some staff adjustments or retrain the current staff and teach them better customer service..
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Had the Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving day. The food was just thrown together and was a big mess. Ordered white only but someone in the kitchen can't read. Very disappointed won't be back next year
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Canât go wrong with Keys. Itâs more than your typical diner. The French toast is the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon French Toast, Blueberry, Cookies, Cajun Skillet
Thank you for giving to those sweet people for thanksgiving đ
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The food is always good at Keys Cafe - it tastes homemade (in a good way!) Service is quick and friendly and prices are reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon French Toast
Love the atmosphere and the grandma who still works there!!
Parking: Make sure u pay the box.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rolls
Weâve been to other Keys CafĂ© locations around town, so we decided to check out the original. We seated ourselves in the narrow bar area, which put us in pretty close quarters with the waitress.
Naturally, breakfast wouldnât be complete without pancakes, so I ordered some with blueberries and banana. While they arrived piping hot, the pancakes were denser than expectedânot as fluffy as I hoped. I also tried the Benny with ham, which came recommended by our waitress. Unfortunately, the hollandaise sauce wasnât to my tasteâit leaned more on the sour side. The bacon was a bit tough, and the coffee was just okayânot great, but not bad either.
One thing I noticed was that our waitress had a habit of handling our coffee cups by the rim instead of the handle, which felt a little too âhands-onâ during our visit.
Lastly, for those with dietary preferences, they only offer regular milkâno alternative options like oat milk, which I found out when I tried to order a Chai with oat milk. Understandable, but worth noting.
Dietary restrictions: They only offer regular milkâno alternative options like oat milk or soy milk for lactose intolerant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: 2 Egg Omelette with Toast, Blueberry
Restaurantji Recommends
Everyone should go here, all the time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wheelchair accessibility: The space is very tight between tables and would be hard for someone with a wheelchair to maneuver around.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
The food is always delicious. The staff is always nice. Parking can be a pain, but that isn't really in their control. The soup and sandwich combo is a great value.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Canât beat this original gem! Itâs not fancy but the food is great and plentiful and service is always excellent. I make a habit of bringing out of town friends here to show off our city!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really good breakfast! It's welcoming and vintage in all the right ways... and I think it feels the way a breakfast joint should. The service was friendly, and all three dishes ordered were great. Plus, it's the original Keys Cafe! I'd definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ranch Breakfast, Cajun Skillet
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