Only Locals Know About This Little Breakfast Cafe Hiding In Minnesota
By Betsy Rathburn|Published July 21, 2019
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Betsy Rathburn
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
If you’ve lived in your town or city for a good length of time, you probably know of a few spots that serve up the best breakfast around. These spots that only locals know about are the bread and butter of small-town cafes and diners. But that doesn’t mean they don’t welcome new visitors. There’s a little breakfast cafe hiding in Minnesota that only locals know about. Next time you’re in the area, stop in for delicious breakfast in a welcoming setting. Read on to learn about Cheap Charlie’s in Rochester, Minnesota.
Cheap Charlie's is a longstanding restaurant in Rochester, Minnesota. It's been around since 1955! Address: 11 5th Street Northwest, Rochester, MN 55901.
When it comes to the menu, it's full of favorites. The restaurant is 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays, and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekends. They serve both breakfast and lunch!
The restaurant has many delicious options for lunch, including sandwiches, soups, and fish, steak, or chicken platters. Each platter comes with mashed potatoes, a roll, and a vegetable!
If you're not in the mood for lunch, try breakfast! It's served all day, so you don't have to get up early to make it to Cheap Charlie's on time. You can't go wrong with a classic eggs, bacon, and toast combo.
If you have a hankering for something sweet, try pancakes! The perfectly fluffy cakes - along with just about any other item on the breakfast menu - are just the thing to jump-start your day.