When hunger pangs hit — the kind you just can’t soothe in your own kitchen — head over to Keys Cafe for reliably delicious, home-style Midwestern cooking, especially for the breakfast served all day, which
Bon Appè tit has called one of the eight best breakfasts in the country. The original Keys Cafe (on Raymond Avenue in St. Paul) opened in 1973 and is still run by owner Barbara Hunn and her extended family (the restaurant’s website details the genealogy). Pink flamingos, pine paneling, and nostalgic photos and memorabilia decorate the restaurant. You may have to wait awhile after giving your name to the hostess, but the food is well worth it. Breakfast favorites include "The Usual" (eggs, hash browns or American fries, and your choice of meat), pancakes, French toast, and steak and eggs. And lunch and dinner specialties include house-made soups and chili, specialty salads, and a roast turkey dinner available year-round. No alcohol available. Serving breakfast and lunch daily. Some locations also serving dinner. Hours vary by location.