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Al's BreakfastEditor's Choice |
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$ | Breakfast
It's considered a rite of passage for U of M students and pancake-o-philes of any age. Go to Al's, stand behind the row of 14 counter seats occupied by lucky eaters, and wait patiently for your turn to dig into the legendary blueberry-walnut cakes. Bring cash and a willingness to slide your whole breakfast down a seat if they ask. A landmark.
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WHAT THE CRITICS SAY
Critics' Scoring
Scores will be assigned based on a 0-100 scale broken down as follows:
100 = Perfect
90 = Excellent
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60 = High Average
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20 = Nearly Without Merit
10 = Poor
00 = Worthless
95
TwinCitiesBreakfast.com
Omelets and a variety of excellent pancakes, as well as unmatched ambience, make this the place where anyone and everyone goes.
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83
We Got Served
02/24/08
Al's is not very convenient, but I think thats part of the allure. It can be a novelty experience to stand in cramped quarters waiting for a seat, but its not something I'd want to do on a regular basis, especially if the lines goes out the door in the wintertime.
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65
Gayot
At Al's Breakfast, the noble breakfast arts are practiced with the keen mind of a Zen master. People line up around the block if not to sit at the his feet, then at least to find a spot at his counter.
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62.7
Zagat
The "best" breakfasts and a "show" (i.e. "sardonic" staffers) are served up at this "cheap-eats" "time warp" in Dinkytown where the "greasy-spoon" chow includes "unforgettably" good pancakes and hash browns among its coffee shop/diner menu ...
50
MSPFoodies.com
08/19/07
If you are willing to stand in line in a crowded place that has no ambience (think messy college dorm room), with servers yelling back and forth, for a great cheap meal, this place is for you! Bottom-line, Al's offers delicious and cheap breakfast eats but if you need your space and are looking for a relaxing experience, stay away from Al's.
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BUZZ
Minnesota Monthly
Early Edition
02/07
Two eggs and toast: $2. No grease at all-so expertly fried they're practically wholesome.
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Esquire
Best Breakfast Joints
02/26/09
Al's claims to be the narrowest restaurant in town, though the blueberry and buttermilk pancakes are the real draw (with or without corn or sour cream).
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Metro
Best Breakfast
... Dinkytown favorite Al's Breakfast, which serves up perfect, tangy-fluffy pancakes in impossibly narrow confines.
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- No Smoking
- Kid-friendly
- Outdoor dining
- Wine and beer only
- Late night dining
- No alcohol
- Entertainment
- Wheelchair accessible
- No credit cards
- No personal checks
- Notable
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