Thursday, February 28, 2013

Eats : USA : MN : St Paul : Mickey's Dining Car

Eats : USA : MN : St Paul : Mickey's Dining Car

About Mickey's Dining Car
Mickey’s Diner was designed to resemble the railroad dining cars of the period. It is unique in that it is one of the first diners to be built in the Art Deco style. Mickey’s Dining Car was manufactured in New Jersey and shipped by rail on a flat bed to its present location.

Mickey's Diner has been featured on the Food Network series Unwrapped, Roker on the Road, Rachel Rays' Tasty Travels, and Alton Browns' Feasting on Asphalt. Mickey's has appeared in The Smithsonian, National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, Easy Rider, Playboy and Elle magazines. Mickey's Dining Car has been replicated as a collectible by Department 56, The Danbury Mint and Saks Fifth Avenue. The Mighty Ducks I, II, III, Jingle All the Way and A Prairie Home Companion movies contain scenes that were shot on location at Mickey's.

Mickey's Dining Car Review By Matt H. : Minneapolis, MN
Mickey's Diner is a local landmark known for both its looks and its food. From great breakfast food to burgers there something for everyone all times of day.

For the price you cannot get better and when given the option I always choose Mickey's over Perkins and Denny's. The food is greasy but delicious and the hash browns are amazing. My personal favorite menu item is the Big Eric (California burger) with hash browns instead of fries. Also try their shakes and malts. Freshly made and so delicious.

In addition to the food the atmosphere is great as well. You never know what types of people will be around you when you go regardless of the time of day. I have sat next to construction workers, bikers, tourists, sports fans, college students, etc. Every time I go the people there create a new experience.

I personally prefer going at off times with my favorite time being around midnight and I recommend this approach if you are in a group that will need a booth. The wait during peak times can be long.

The service here can be gruff but that's part of the charm. The staff will take good care of you and your coffee will never be empty.

When it comes to local landmarks Mickey's Diner is one that through its food, service, and atmosphere surpasses being just another tourist spot and instead is a place for tourist and local alike.


Contact Mickey's Dining Car
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Address 36 West 7th Street St Paul, MN 55102 | Phone (651) 222-5633

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