Ideal Diner

1314 NE Central Ave, Minneapolis - 55413
331 reviews
Diner
(612) 789-7630

The perfect place in Northeast if you are an early riser or are having a bout of insomnia to have breakfast. The perfect time to go is between 6am-7am because you can get your food pretty quick. My go to is the Polish Man (hash browns, eggs, rye toast and a Polish sausage). A great diner.

This is the only and the best place to eat breakfast if you're staying in northeast or live in Northeast! My boyfriend had the corned beef hash which was the best he's had in his entire life! We loved here! Please support local and visit the ideal Diner!

Cute old school diner with about 15 stools and a couple chairs against the back wall but enough for my baby to be in the stroller sideways. Love ma & pa's breakfast joints like this but also serve burger and sandwiches with all the sides in-between. Staff is extremely efficient and always keep coffee hot & fresh in your cup. Even if your not in the area it's worth going out of your way to fill up at this northeast staple. I suggest my recent favorite the Chorizo Benedict if you're in the mood for breakfast

Super cute diner. Was incredibly busy and waited about 15 minutes for a seat. I surprisingly ate all my food, had two super strong cups of coffee, and I was ready to start my day. I most definitely will be back. Cheap eats, nice people, 15/10 stars

Always great food. Well worth the wait. Limited seating. They do a phenomenal job getting it up. The open grill and shirt order cook incredible to watch. Rita is so nice.

We stopped in this morning for breakfast, and the food was really good. I ordered the country fried steak and eggs and it was delicious. My brother got the steak and eggs. Steak was perfect and hasgbrowns were also really good. Prices are really low and the service is really friendly. I'll definitely be back for a burger next time.

Ideal diner is… well - ideal. It is a cute little diner with a flattop grill, 1 counter and 14 stools. The food is amazing and comes at a very, very reasonable price point. The entire staff is friendly, efficient, and idea. Chris runs the flat top with the skill of a surgeon. Marie is always quick to refill coffee and does so with sweet, playful banter. The only down side, if you can even call it that, is that it’ll take a while to get your order. Personally, I love talking with the staff and watching Chris work his magic so I am not bothered by the wait

If I could leave more than five stars I would! We came up for spring break, and thought this place looked cute and tried it out. If we make it back up here from Iowa we will be coming back! The staff was so so nice and the food was amazing! It has such a cute home style vibe! Amazing amazing place!

Great little old school diner. Food and atmosphere were spot on. Be prepared to wait about a half an hour for your food because they are super busy, worth it though.

Great, local, retro diner with great customer service! Yes, try it. If there is a wait, stay.