We love "dives" and Al's defines the word, as a unique and awesome breakfast dive! We heard about the narrow, small restaurant, and learned that description was not an exaggeration. With only a few stools and too close to strangers for comfort, it is still worth the effort. All the food was wonderful!!!! While my husband was less than excited... more

I love Al's, I've been going to Al's since I was 4 and when I went back to visit Minneapolis I made sure to go and have some pancakes at Al's. Not only is the food yummy but I love the atmosphere; it's fun ,friendly, relaxed and everyone always seems happy to be there. Love it and would go back... more

long line, but finally worth the wait! more

This is a must try breakfast joint! the blueberry walnut pancakes are amazing!!! more

Like many people recently, I stumbled upon Al's Breakfast via the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives." And I think that Al's Breakfast perfectly encapsulates the meaning of a dive restaurant. Al's is the smallest, most claustrophobic restaurant that I've ever seen. It literally is ten feet wide, with a single row of 14 counter stools, and a line of... more

Get a chomelet! more

A unique dining experience in a Minneapolis institution. Located in an alley in Dinkytown, Al's has 14 counter seats and a line of hungry customers waiting behind them. The staff are perfunctory and efficient. We saw a couple ask for their unfinished food to go--the girl behind the counter handed them two sheets of aluminum foil ripped off of a... more

Be prepared to wait, and be prepared for it to be tight. Pumpkin pancakes rock. Everything rocks. Breakfast as it should be. more

Best breakfast in the world... more