From Champlin, Duluth, Minneapolis and beyond, Minnesota has sent a steady stream of restaurants to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives over the years. We gathered the spots Guy Fieri has featured across the state, kept the ones still open and still beloved, and ranked the top 20 by how much diners actually love them. Consider it your Minnesota road-trip eating list.

1. Duluth Grill (Duluth)

Breakfast, Sandwich, Dessert · $$ · 4.7★ (6,773 Google reviews)

Duluth Grill earned its spot on the show for a knockout breakfast that regulars rave about, and the 4.7-star average from 6,773 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 10, Episode 11 — “Sweet ‘n Savory” (November 26, 2010)
Address: 118 S 27th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55806
Phone: +1 218-726-1150
Website: www.duluthgrill.com
See the full Duluth Grill listing →

2. Andale (Richfield)

Mexican · $ · 4.4★ (5,809 Google reviews)

Known for Mexican plates, Andale still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 5,809 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 27, Episode 5 — “Mex to the Max” (August 14, 2017)
Address: 7700 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, MN 55423
Phone: +1 612-259-8868
Website: andaletaqueriaymercado.com
See the full Andale listing →

3. Holy Land (Minneapolis)

Mediterranean, Dessert · $$ · 4.5★ (4,973 Google reviews)

The Mediterranean dishes at Holy Land clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 4,973 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 25, Episode 5 — “Global Greats” (August 12, 2016)
Address: 2513 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Phone: +1 612-781-2627
Website: holylandbrand.com
See the full Holy Land listing →

4. Casper & Runyon’s Nook (St. Paul)

American, Burger, Sandwich · $ · 4.6★ (4,876 Google reviews)

Casper & Runyon’s Nook is one of the area’s go-to spots for American classics, with a strong 4.6 stars from 4,876 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 14, Episode 9 — “Serious Sandwiches” (June 11, 2012)
Address: 492 Hamline Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116
Phone: +1 651-698-4347
Website: crnook.com
See the full Casper & Runyon’s Nook listing →

5. Kramarczuk Sausage Company (Minneapolis)

Sandwich · $$ · 4.8★ (4,467 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for over-stuffed sandwiches, Kramarczuk Sausage Company keeps a 4.8-star rating across 4,467 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 21, Episode 17 — “Hometown Heroes” (December 25, 2014)
Address: 215 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: +1 612-379-3018
Website: www.kramarczuks.com
See the full Kramarczuk Sausage Company listing →

6. Smack Shack at The 1029 Bar (Minneapolis)

Seafood, Sandwich · $$ · 4.5★ (4,230 Google reviews)

Smack Shack at The 1029 Bar earned its spot on the show for fresh seafood that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 4,230 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 14, Episode 2 — “Streamlined Sammies” (April 9, 2012)
Address: 603 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: +1 612-259-7288
Website: www.smack-shack.com
See the full Smack Shack at The 1029 Bar listing →

7. Surly Brewing Company (Minneapolis)

American · 4.5★ (3,974 Google reviews)

Known for American classics, Surly Brewing Company still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 3,974 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 25, Episode 4 — “Chew and Brew” (August 5, 2016)
Address: 520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: +1 763-999-4040
Website: surlybrewing.com
See the full Surly Brewing Company listing →

8. Pizzeria Lola (Minneapolis)

Italian, Pizza · $$ · 4.7★ (3,550 Google reviews)

The Italian comfort food at Pizzeria Lola clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.7-star rating across 3,550 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 14, Episode 1 — “Triple D All Stars” (April 2, 2012)
Address: 5557 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
Phone: +1 612-424-8338
Website: www.pizzerialola.com
See the full Pizzeria Lola listing →

9. Unideli (Minneapolis)

Other · 4.6★ (3,082 Google reviews)

Unideli is one of the area’s go-to spots for a one-of-a-kind menu, with a strong 4.6 stars from 3,082 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 23, Episode 12 — “Piggin' Out” (November 6, 2015)
Address: 2015 E 24th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: +1 612-721-6677
Website: www.unitednoodles.com
See the full Unideli listing →

10. At Sara’s Table Chester Creek Café (Duluth)

American · $$ · 4.5★ (2,811 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for American classics, At Sara’s Table Chester Creek Café keeps a 4.5-star rating across 2,811 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 10, Episode 6 — “Sauced and Spiced” (October 4, 2010)
Address: 1902 E 8th St, Duluth, MN 55812
Phone: +1 218-724-6811
Website: www.astccc.net
See the full At Sara’s Table Chester Creek Café listing →

11. Hai Hai (Minneapolis)

Asian, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.5★ (2,804 Google reviews)

Hai Hai earned its spot on the show for bold Asian flavors that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 2,804 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 40, Episode 9 — “From Vietnamese to Vegan” (November 1, 2024)
Address: 2121 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Phone: +1 612-223-8640
Website: haihaimpls.com
See the full Hai Hai listing →

12. Victor’s 1959 Café (Minneapolis)

Mexican · $$ · 4.7★ (2,255 Google reviews)

Known for Mexican plates, Victor’s 1959 Café still draws a crowd — a 4.7-star rating from 2,255 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 4, Episode 9 — “Big Flavor” (September 29, 2008)
Address: 3756 Grand Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Phone: +1 612-827-8948
Website: www.victors1959cafe.com
See the full Victor’s 1959 Café listing →

13. George and the Dragon (Minneapolis)

Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.7★ (2,112 Google reviews)

The veg-forward cooking at George and the Dragon clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.7-star rating across 2,112 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 23, Episode 10 — “Finger Lickin' Food” (October 9, 2015)
Address: 813 W 50th St, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Phone: +1 612-208-1047
Website: ganddpub.com
See the full George and the Dragon listing →

14. Northern Waters Smokehaus (Duluth)

Sandwich · $$ · 4.7★ (1,812 Google reviews)

Northern Waters Smokehaus is one of the area’s go-to spots for over-stuffed sandwiches, with a strong 4.7 stars from 1,812 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 9, Episode 8 — “Fast Food Their Way” (June 21, 2010)
Address: 394 S Lake Ave Ste LL1, Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: +1 218-724-7307
Website: northernwaterssmokehaus.com
See the full Northern Waters Smokehaus listing →

15. Al’s Breakfast (Minneapolis)

American, Breakfast · $ · 4.6★ (1,447 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for American classics, Al’s Breakfast keeps a 4.6-star rating across 1,447 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D (3 times):
• Season 1, Episode 12 — “American Cookin'” (July 30, 2007)
• Season 10, Episode 4 — “You Found ‘Em” (September 20, 2010)
• Season 21, Episode 15 — “Best of Breakfast” (December 23, 2014)
Address: 413 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: +1 612-331-9991
Website: www.alsbreakfastmpls.com
See the full Al’s Breakfast listing →

16. Colossal Café (New Location) (Minneapolis)

American, Mexican, Breakfast, Sandwich, Mediterranean · $$ · 4.6★ (1,366 Google reviews)

Colossal Café (New Location) earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 1,366 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 10, Episode 13 — “Sandwiches Plus” (December 18, 2010)
Address: 1340 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
Phone: +1 651-414-0543
Website: www.colossalcafe.com
See the full Colossal Café (New Location) listing →

17. Modern Café (Minneapolis)

Breakfast · $$ · 4.7★ (1,317 Google reviews)

Known for a knockout breakfast, Modern Café still draws a crowd — a 4.7-star rating from 1,317 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 4, Episode 13 — “Doin' Their Own Thing” (November 10, 2008)
Address: 3200 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: +1 612-886-3882
Website: moderntimesmpls.com
See the full Modern Café listing →

18. Buster’s on 28th (Minneapolis)

Other · $$ · 4.5★ (1,301 Google reviews)

The a one-of-a-kind menu at Buster’s on 28th clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 1,301 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 23, Episode 8 — “Beef It Up” (September 18, 2015)
Address: 4204 S 28th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Phone: +1 612-729-0911
Website: www.busterson28th.com
See the full Buster’s on 28th listing →

19. Red Wagon Pizza Company (Minneapolis)

Seafood, Pizza, Mediterranean · $$ · 4.6★ (1,242 Google reviews)

Red Wagon Pizza Company is one of the area’s go-to spots for fresh seafood, with a strong 4.6 stars from 1,242 reviews.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 25, Episode 6 — “Sausage, Seafood and Shawarma” (September 9, 2016)
• Season 32, Episode 3 — “Takeout: Home Delivery” (May 1, 2020)
Address: 5416 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Phone: +1 612-259-7147
Website: www.redwagon-mpls.com
See the full Red Wagon Pizza Company listing →

20. Q Fanatic BBQ (Champlin)

Italian, BBQ, Sandwich · $$ · 4.4★ (1,236 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for Italian comfort food, Q Fanatic BBQ keeps a 4.4-star rating across 1,236 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 11, Episode 2 — “Po' Boys, Pasta & Pork” (January 10, 2011)
Address: 180 Miller Rd, Champlin, MN 55316
Phone: +1 612-440-6628
Website: qfanatic.com
See the full Q Fanatic BBQ listing →