About Downtown Diner

If you’re strolling down Broadway in Alexandria, MN, and craving a cozy, laid-back spot to grab a bite, Downtown Diner is the kind of place that makes you feel instantly at home. Nestled at 411 Broadway St, this diner radiates classic charm while keeping things effortlessly casual. Whether you’re swinging by for a quick coffee to kickstart your morning or planning to linger over comfort food that hits the spot every time, Downtown Diner has you covered. Their menu is a mix of satisfying small plates and hearty dishes that give that quintessential diner vibe, perfect for everything from a speedy lunch break to a relaxed meal with friends. Takeout is an option if you’re in a rush, though the diner’s welcoming interior invites you to settle in and enjoy your meal without a care. One of the highlights here is the coffee-steaming, aromatic, and just the right companion to a plate of quick bites or indulgent comfort classics that range from crispy, golden options to flavorful, well-seasoned favorites. The atmosphere is casual yet buzzing enough to make you feel part of the local rhythm, with staff who are approachable and genuinely friendly, keeping the energy upbeat without ever feeling rushed. Small plates are crafted to be shareable or just enough for solo diners who want variety without overdoing it, and the menu blends nostalgia with contemporary diner flair, giving you a bit of everything in one spot. Downtown Diner thrives on simplicity done right, making sure that each cup of coffee, every plate of comfort food, and all those quick bites hit that sweet spot between satisfying and memorable. It’s the kind of place where regulars are greeted like old friends, newcomers feel instantly welcome, and the focus is always on enjoying good food, good coffee, and a no-fuss, friendly environment that keeps people coming back again and again.

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Business Info

Service options

Service options

+ Takeout

+ Dine-in

+ No Delivery

Highlights

Highlights

+ Fast service

+ Great coffee

Popular for

Popular for

+ Breakfast

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

+ Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

Offerings

+ Coffee

+ Comfort food

+ Quick bite

+ Small plates

Dining options

Dining options

+ Breakfast

+ Brunch

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

Amenities

+ Restroom

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cozy

Crowd

Crowd

+ Family-friendly

+ Tourists

Planning

Planning

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

Children

Children

+ Good for kids

+ High chairs

+ Kids' menu

Parking

Parking

+ Free street parking

+ Parking

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Hour time open

Right Now :

  • Monday: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Thursday: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Friday: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Saturday: 06:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Sunday: 07:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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+1 320-763-1703

411 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN 56308, United States

Reviews

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The Downtown Diner is the cutest place ever! On the staff shirts it says they treat every customer like family and that couldn’t be any closer to the truth! The workers were super friendly and you could tell that this place holds a lot of memories. The Carmel rolls were Devine, I would recommend! Anytime you are in Alex, I would definitely say to stop in here!

- Ashley Koehl -

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Stopped at 1:00 pm for dinner. We were met by a warm welcoming hello. Waitress gave us menus, took our drink orders. Our drinks were served and order taken. The wait was short. I had their meatball dinner and my wife had chicken. Both were very good. We also order 1 bread pudding which we shared. It was huge and very good. A great place to eat. Highly recommend.

- james meyer -

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This place is a gem! The staff are all super nice and attentive! They work with a smile on their faces and strive to make everyone, even those of us that are just "passing through" feel like regulars and family. They kept our coffee cups filled and even gave my son his own cup after he kept stealing mine. The food was phenomenal! It tasted like my childhood memories of the small town diner I used to go to with my family that has long since closed. This place will now become a regular stop whenever we are in the area. Definitely recommend!!!

- Angel Bergstrom -

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