Al's Breakfast

Why go

Al's packs a working griddle, narrow counter and decades of memorabilia into a former alley space near the University of Minnesota. Pancakes and waffles are the draw, but the meal books lining the wall tell another story: regulars have long prepaid for breakfasts here. It is a sit-down meal with a small audience, not a quick takeaway stop.

What to look for

• The fourteen-stool counter puts the griddle and cooks in view.
• Meal books and accumulated memorabilia line the narrow diner.
• Pancakes and waffles are cooked to order.

Useful to know

• Allow extra time for a seat; the counter has only fourteen stools.
• Check current payment methods before visiting this small Dinkytown counter.

Your next visit

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