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Keys Cafe - Nicollet Avenue

114 So. 9th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403-2404 (Downtown)
612 339 6399
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Ranked #43 of 1,012 restaurants in Minneapolis
Price range: $1 - $20
Cuisines: American, Californian
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Good for: Families with children
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Neighborhood: Downtown
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Madison, Wisconsin
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

You'll definitely drop a few bucks here, but it's a gorgeous space and the breakfast is great. When I asked what kind of cheese was in the omelet, I was given a list of at least a dozen options, so they've got variety! I'd probably stick to cheaper options in future, but it was definitely worth a visit.

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Rochester, Minnesota
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62 reviews 62 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

I took my family to Keys for breakfast remembering how much I enjoyed their menu and the quality of food. Each of us ordered omelets and none of us were very impressed. My daughter said it reminded her of a well known chain's food. My omelet certainly wasn't the fluffy type we once enjoyed at Keys. The service was very... More

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See 6 more reviews by TravelMack425 for Minneapolis
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
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45 reviews 45 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Key's is a solid, reliable place. I recommend especially for their breakfasts - while most items are a little too calorie rich for frequent dining, I do love the egg, cheese, potato and vegetable items for a treat. Staff are always pleasant, the dining room is always clean, and service tip-top, even for groups. Prices are moderate. I am happy... More

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Denver, Colorado
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

We were in town for a volleyball tournament and called ahead for a table of 15. The place was packed but they were ready for us and handled the big group well. The breakfast was great with huge portions and seemed like a good value. With the size of our group it seemed like we had almost one of everything... More

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Parker, Colorado
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Took a group of 15yo volleyball players after their tourney here. It was close to 930p, they usually close at 10p, we were there till 1030p, and did not rush us. Try their pies, coconut cream & banana cream to die for.

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See 3 more reviews by HeidiSmith48 for Minneapolis
Naugatuck, Connecticut
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31 reviews 31 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

I ate breakfast here twice while in the city on business. The roast beef hash is fantastic. It is by far the best hash I've ever. I wish I lived closer, I would be a regular. I'm disappointed I wasn't able to try other things on the menu.

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Winnipeg, Canada
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42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

Went for Sunday brunch right around lunch time. Had to wait 30 minutes or so for a table for two but we expected it and it wasn't a big deal. The decor is old style bar and grill, really well done. Omelettes were well prepared, service was friendly and efficient. Place seemed full of a mix of tourists and locals.... More

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St.Paul, Minnesota
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206 reviews 206 reviews
120 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 59 cities Reviews in 59 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

30 years ago I enjoyed the original Keys in St. Anthony Park, St. Paul. Started by a family that understood Twin Cities tastes. The food was great..large portions, very tasty, reasonable prices. It's been a winning formula and the Keys restaurants have expanded in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and various suburbs. Keys has taken over a long time downtown Mpls restaurant.... More

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Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

We ate here while looking for a dinner place in the downtown Minneapolis. When we first sat down it took probably close to ten minutes before our server approached out table to welcome us. We thought it may have been busy but he appeared to visit other tables more frequently during the duration of our visit. We both ordered soup... More

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Wisconsin, US
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68 reviews 68 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

We travel annually to Minneapolis and stay at the Hilton right around the corner from here. Another family suggested this restaurant as a great restaurant for families. We went during their happy hour, so a bunch of us ordered our food from their happy hour menu. We all enjoyed our mini dinner, because we couldn't take it back to the... More

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