Breakfast Restaurants in Minnesota

When Guy Fieri’s red Camaro rolls into Minnesota, breakfast lovers know they’re in for a treat. The Land of 10,000 Lakes has proven itself a worthy destination on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, with seven breakfast spots earning the Triple D seal of approval between 2007 and 2021. From the bustling streets of Minneapolis to the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth, these mom-and-pop joints serve up morning meals that keep locals coming back and visitors planning return trips.

The numbers speak for themselves: with an impressive average rating of 4.6 stars and six of seven featured restaurants still flipping pancakes and frying bacon, Minnesota’s breakfast scene has staying power. Leading the pack are standouts like Duluth Grill, where farm-to-table meets comfort food on the North Shore, and Modern Café in Minneapolis, both boasting stellar 4.7-star ratings. Whether you’re craving classic diner fare or creative morning innovations at spots like Colossal Café, these Guy-approved destinations prove that Minnesota does breakfast right.