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Keys Cafe, established in 1973, is a beloved American diner in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They offer breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner featuring classic, from-scratch recipes. Their menu includes french toast, pancakes, bakery items, and other American comfort food favorites.
Long-running cafe chain serving breakfast & classic American fare, plus cakes, cookies & pies.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 767 Raymond Ave, St Paul, MN 55114
Phone: (651) 646-5756
Website: http://www.keyscafe.com/
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Reviews
Jacob Fitzpatrick
This location is the original Keys Cafe, and it still has its retro-70s charm with countertop seating, wood paneling, and a small, cozy atmosphere. We go for the comfort food, like a wild rice omelette or blueberry pancakes. The service is generally quick with friendly staff to get you whatever you might need.
… moremyra wang
Well i am very sad that I am giving a formal college fave a low rating but I’m trying to be as unbiased as possible despite all great memories we had here back in the day. Well although our server was nice she legit admitted that she forgot we were there hence we had to hunt someone down after sitting for over 20min looking at the menu. Now the food… The people who i with said their omelets were good but my breakfast sandwich that is picture was a whole other story. It was extremely dry, it lacked flavor and it was just not good. Very disappointed overall.
… moreClifford Stang
Keys Cafe is, in my view, a very Iconic breakfast joint. It has stood the test of time for a reason….absolutely amazing food. It’s a casual cafe that has an old town classic feel. The waiter, Phillip, was what every waiter aspires to be. He was attentive but gave us our room to converse and enjoy the great grub. He was energetic but not overbearing, and he made perfect recommendations. We both got the number 4 with Italian sausage. I got 2 pancakes, and my wife got 2 french toast thanks to Phillip. Our food was brought out in a very timely manner. The american fries were delicious. Perfectly fried, so every bite was crispy. The eggs were cooked as we expected and were great to dip the potatoes in. The Italian sausage is and continues to be the GREATEST in Minnesota. Juicy, full of spicy flavor and large patties. The pancakes are fluffy and monsters in size. The French toast was sweet, paired nicely with butter and syrup. If you haven’t eaten breakfast at this Minnesota legend, then what are you waiting for.
… moreNasim Eshgarf
Key Cafe is the perfect spot for a cozy breakfast experience! The homestyle food and coffee are absolutely delightful, and the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. They truly make you feel at home, refilling your coffee with care and serving up delicious sourdough toast paired with homemade jam.
Every visit feels like a warm hug, and the atmosphere is just as inviting as the food. I absolutely love this charming cafe and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and satisfying breakfast!
… moreEvery visit feels like a warm hug, and the atmosphere is just as inviting as the food. I absolutely love this charming cafe and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and satisfying breakfast!
Lisa Fann
Great menu!! Great variety of items!! Daily specials and delicious fresh bakery. They’ve received many awards, it’s a must to visit. There’s so many unique options as well as classic favorites, you’ll have a hard time making up your mind . There’s 4 kinds of Eggs Benedict alone!
… moreMagnus B
The Cajun skillet was really great! Tasty
Good Philly cheesesteak too.
The pancakes were fluffy good texture but I think some of the batter had a little bit too much vanilla.
Good service, vibe though it can be a little bit tight and squishy when its busy (since it’s an older restaurant) and yeah.
Martha Krista was just fine no complaints
… moreGood Philly cheesesteak too.
The pancakes were fluffy good texture but I think some of the batter had a little bit too much vanilla.
Good service, vibe though it can be a little bit tight and squishy when its busy (since it’s an older restaurant) and yeah.
Martha Krista was just fine no complaints
Maeve Do Duong
We’ve been to other Keys Café locations around town, so we decided to check out the original. We seated ourselves in the narrow bar area, which put us in pretty close quarters with the waitress.
Naturally, breakfast wouldn’t be complete without pancakes, so I ordered some with blueberries and banana. While they arrived piping hot, the pancakes were denser than expected—not as fluffy as I hoped. I also tried the Benny with ham, which came recommended by our waitress. Unfortunately, the hollandaise sauce wasn’t to my taste—it leaned more on the sour side. The bacon was a bit tough, and the coffee was just okay—not great, but not bad either.
One thing I noticed was that our waitress had a habit of handling our coffee cups by the rim instead of the handle, which felt a little too “hands-on” during our visit.
Lastly, for those with dietary preferences, they only offer regular milk—no alternative options like oat milk, which I found out when I tried to order a Chai with oat milk. Understandable, but worth noting.
… moreNaturally, breakfast wouldn’t be complete without pancakes, so I ordered some with blueberries and banana. While they arrived piping hot, the pancakes were denser than expected—not as fluffy as I hoped. I also tried the Benny with ham, which came recommended by our waitress. Unfortunately, the hollandaise sauce wasn’t to my taste—it leaned more on the sour side. The bacon was a bit tough, and the coffee was just okay—not great, but not bad either.
One thing I noticed was that our waitress had a habit of handling our coffee cups by the rim instead of the handle, which felt a little too “hands-on” during our visit.
Lastly, for those with dietary preferences, they only offer regular milk—no alternative options like oat milk, which I found out when I tried to order a Chai with oat milk. Understandable, but worth noting.
Chef Jules
Old town diner with some fabulous food. I love diners like many of you, and Keys Cafe is one of the best. Everything was perfect to order. I had the Italian sausage with eggs and fluffy crisped French Toast with a cream cheese buttered whipped spread. Let me tell you, ask for it this way. This is the way the family eats it. Of course, our server was the grandson of the founder. I think the other grandson was in the kitchen cooking it up. As simple as the breakfast was, it came with love. I’m happy I asked what their favorite was. My wife ended up getting the blackened salmon sandwich. It was the first time I’ve seen her smile all day. She was in heaven. She had the salmon between sourdough bread with a lime creme fresh dressing. She was so amused singing while eating. Keys Cafe makes up for quality service, awesome flavor, and great cooking makes up for presentation. If you ranked home cooked a meal a 10, this would be a 12. If you want a home cooked meal like mom or grandma, go to see the grandsons at Keys Cafe.
… moreIsaac Schultz
Visited for Sunday brunch and began with a neat mimosa that hit the spot. I’ve always loved Keys for the large portions and this was certainly true again. The Cajun Skillet I had was exactly to order and tasty! I love ordering with my eggs over easy rather than scrambled. The serving staff was attentive and kind but also a bit brisk by nature and there were minor language barriers. Would definitely eat here again!
… moreLala V
Haven’t been here in 20+years. The place hasn’t changed but the food is so much better and bigger. My husband and I were so satisfied and got that original breakfast craving fixed. I would have loved more gravy on mines even though it was already covered. It’s just so good
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