Kimberly M.
10/4/2025
The food was tasty & plentiful. I brought home 1/2 my order of Hashbrowns under cheesey eggs with tomato, onion, green pepper, mushrooms and Bacon! I added one (large) pancake. This place had 14...
Ideal Diner
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1314 Central Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Ideal Diner, a beloved landmark in Nordeast Minneapolis since 1949, welcomes patrons with its iconic neon sign and takes them on a journey down the historic Central Avenue. Originally serving the working class, this diner now caters to a diverse community, offering a genuine diner experience reminiscent of the past.
With its 14 stools and counter seating, Ideal Diner provides a cozy atmosphere where regular people feel special and special people feel regular. Known for its great food and friendly staff, this diner has become a favorite breakfast spot for many, continuously improving under the dedicated ownership of Kim, who is praised for her hard work and warm personality.
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Robert W.
9/20/2025
Stopped by Ideal Diner this afternoon with my friends for the first time after seeing it for so many years. It's a pretty unique experience for Minneapolis. It's a very small old school diner with...
Mrs C.
6/24/2025
Small entertaining Diner. Around 12 padded barstools face the grill, far enough away from the heat, but close enough to enjoy the fast paced action of "Ideal Diner" Fun breakfast stop in Mpls....
Greg W.
8/31/2024
I'm apparently on a quest for my favorite pancakes in Minneapolis/St. Paul now. Ideal is an institution and gets a lot of press for their flapjacks and pastrami so we had to check it out....
Lisa K.
9/7/2025
Food was amazing. The place is an authentic diner and runs like a well oiled machine. I had the Reuben with hash browns (soooooo good) and my husband had the working man's bfast. Highly recommend...
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