"Best breakfast in MN (seriously). Old fashioned and traditional with fun and different food options. The line is always long and out the door, but worth the wait. Staff is extremely attentive and friendly. We visit Al's every chance we get."

"Al’s is a vibe. I go super early in the morning to avoid the crowd. I usually get the Jose but the scrambled egg and cheese is awesome. I love this place. People are nice and it is a good atmosphere. The hash browns are cooked beautifully."

"A Minneapolis classic. If you’re trying to go with any sort of group, go early on a week day. Otherwise, expect to wait and have those who are up to bat stand right behind you. It’s not a family friendly spot but it’s the grunge breakfast experience that everyone has to try at least once. The food is good, the workers are great, and the unique experience unmatched."

"Probably the best pancakes I've ever had (and each pancake is the size of the plate!) We had a short stack of blackberry pancakes, poached egg with corned beef hash, and eggs Benedict. All were delicious. Coffee was good and free refills, but you feel like you shouldn't sit and linger. It's a little pricey for the portions but what isn't these days? Glad to support a local institution. The staff were super friendly, and I thought it was charming how when a couple came in, the people who were seated were asked to scooch down a seat to make room for them to sit together. Al's is upfront about what it is, and most of the negative reviews are just mad that it's not something else."

"Stumbling into Al's Breakfast in Dinkytown I was greeted with a cardbox cutout sign informing me that this diner is cash only. My kind of place. I stood there for a while, waiting for a seat to free up. I didn't mind that at all, I just stood there a while looking around this tiny place. In the end I got seated and immediately got poured an honest cup of hot coffee. Black as midnight. I ordered up an omelette with toast, which I thoroughly enjoyed and got many refills on my coffee and chatted a bit with a stranger on my right hand side. Great no-nonsense atmosphere of a place that knows where it stands and does what it does and does it good. I quickly realised this ain't a place I could sit and daydream for too long, so I finished up and payed with a rustling bill. I'll be back one day, Al"