Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Minnesota
27 of the 40 Twin Cities restaurants featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives were still open when we checked in November 2026: 21 in Minneapolis, 3 in Saint Paul, and one in Champlin, one in Richfield and one in White Bear Lake. Below is every one, open or closed, with the neighborhood it's in and the homes for sale around it.
27 still open
Twin Cities spots you can still eat at
By community, with the month the episode first aired. Hours and menus change, so check with the restaurant before you go.
| Restaurant | Address | Community | First aired | Homes nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q Fanatic BBQ & Grill | 180 Miller Rd, Champlin | Champlin | December 2010 | Homes within a mile |
| Al's Breakfast | 413 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Marcy Holmes | December 2008 | Homes within a mile |
| Broders' Cucina Italiana | 2308 W 50th St, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Fulton | April 2012 | Homes within a mile |
| Broders' Pasta Bar | 5000 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Fulton | April 2012 | Homes within a mile |
| Bryant-Lake Bowl | 810 W Lake St, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Lowry Hill East | February 2009 | Homes within a mile |
| Buster's on 28th | 4204 S 28th Ave, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Standish | September 2015 | Homes within a mile |
| Emily's Lebanese Deli | 641 University Ave NE, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, St. Anthony West | January 2009 | Homes within a mile |
| Gandhi MahalMoved here after its 27th Avenue building burned in 2020. | 3025 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Seward | August 2016 | Homes within a mile |
| George and the Dragon | 813 W 50th St, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Lynnhurst | November 2015 | Homes within a mile |
| Hai Hai | 2121 University Ave NE, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Holland | November 2024 | Homes within a mile |
| Holy Land | 2513 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Audubon Park | August 2016 | Homes within a mile |
| Kramarczuk's Sausage Co. | 215 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Nicollet Island-East Bank | June 2010 | Homes within a mile |
| Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub | 2716 E 38th St, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Standish | November 2015 | Homes within a mile |
| OG Zaza Pizza Trailer | 861 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Beltrami | February 2025 | Homes within a mile |
| Oro by Nixta | 1222 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Sheridan | November 2024 | Homes within a mile |
| Pizzeria Lola | 5557 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Armatage | April 2012 | Homes within a mile |
| Red Wagon Pizza Co. | 5416 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Armatage | July 2018 | Homes within a mile |
| Smack ShackFeatured at its first home on Marshall Street NE; now in the North Loop. | 603 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, North Loop | March 2012 | Homes within a mile |
| Surly Brewing Co. | 520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Prospect Park-East River Road | August 2016 | Homes within a mile |
| The Wienery | 414 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, Cedar-Riverside | January 2009 | Homes within a mile |
| Union Hmong Kitchen North Loop | 520 N 4th St, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, North Loop | November 2024 | Homes within a mile |
| Victor's 1959 Cafe | 3756 Grand Ave S, Minneapolis | Minneapolis, King Field | January 2009 | Homes within a mile |
| Andale Taqueria y Mercado | 7700 Nicollet Ave S, Richfield | Richfield | November 2015 | Homes within a mile |
| Colossal Cafe | 1340 Grand Ave, Saint Paul | Saint Paul, Macalester-Groveland | June 2010 | Homes within a mile |
| The Blue Door Pub | 1811 Selby Ave, Saint Paul | Saint Paul, Union Park | June 2010 | Homes within a mile |
| The Nook | 492 Hamline Ave S, Saint Paul | Saint Paul, Highland Park | February 2013 | Homes within a mile |
| Donatelli's | 2692 County Road E E, White Bear Lake | White Bear Lake | January 2009 | Homes within a mile |
13 more
Closed, or not confirmed open
- Bayport BBQ, 328 5th Ave N, Bayport — not confirmed open. We couldn't confirm it is still open; call before you go.
- Guacaya Bistreaux, 337 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis — closed
- Marla's Caribbean Cuisine, 3761 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis — closed. Closed in 2019.
- Modern Cafe, 337 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis — closed
- Nye's Polonaise Room, 112 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis — closed. The original closed; a smaller Nye's Bar later opened on the site.
- Prairie Dogs, 610 W Lake St, Minneapolis — closed
- Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge, 1900 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis — closed. Closed in August 2023.
- Stepchld, 24 University Ave NE, Minneapolis — closed. Closed in August 2025.
- The Herbivorous Butcher, 507 1st Ave NE, Minneapolis — closed. Closed after a kitchen fire in May 2025.
- Town Talk Diner, 2701 1/2 E Lake St, Minneapolis — closed. The building burned in 2020.
- Unideli, 2015 E 24th St, Minneapolis — closed. Closed in 2020.
- Dari-Ette Drive-In, 1440 Minnehaha Ave E, Saint Paul — closed. Closed in October 2021 after about 70 years (Star Tribune).
- Smalley's Caribbean Barbeque, 423 Main St S, Stillwater — closed
Quick answers
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives questions
Which Minneapolis restaurants have been on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Still open: Al's Breakfast, Broders' Cucina Italiana, Broders' Pasta Bar, Bryant-Lake Bowl, Buster's on 28th, Emily's Lebanese Deli, Gandhi Mahal, George and the Dragon, Hai Hai, Holy Land, Kramarczuk's Sausage Co., Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub, OG Zaza Pizza Trailer, Oro by Nixta, Pizzeria Lola, Red Wagon Pizza Co., Smack Shack, Surly Brewing Co., The Wienery, Union Hmong Kitchen North Loop and Victor's 1959 Cafe.
Which Saint Paul restaurants have been on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Still open: Colossal Cafe, The Blue Door Pub and The Nook. The Dari-Ette Drive-In, featured in 2008, closed in October 2021.
Which Twin Cities Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives restaurants have closed?
Dari-Ette Drive-In, Guacaya Bistreaux, Marla's Caribbean Cuisine, Modern Cafe, Nye's Polonaise Room, Prairie Dogs, Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge, Smalley's Caribbean Barbeque, Stepchld, The Herbivorous Butcher, Town Talk Diner and Unideli.
Which neighborhood has the most Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives spots?
Fulton in Minneapolis, Standish in Minneapolis, Armatage in Minneapolis and North Loop in Minneapolis, with 2 open spots each.
How far is a home from the nearest one?
Every home for sale on our site lists the nearest Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives restaurant that's still open, with the distance, under What's nearby.
Restaurants, addresses and air dates: Flavortown USA's episode guide. Open or closed: Overture Maps places data and local news reports, checked November 2026. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives is a trademark of Television Food Network, G.P. We use the name only to say which restaurants appeared on the show. This is an independent guide by a real estate team; it isn't affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by Food Network, the show or the restaurants. Every home's page on this site lists the nearest spot that's still open.