Hot Plate

Despite having an incredable time in NYC and upstate NY, landing back into MPLS/STP was a good feeling. Perfect fall weather and tons of restaurants for us to check out. Boy, do we have some work to do.
It has been super busy for both of us, and while we wouldn't change anything about our trip, it was one of those trips where you get back home, and feel like you need a few extra days off. We finally got some free time on Sunday, so we figured we would check out a spot in south MPLS that I have gone by while working and had heard good things about. Well, the rumors are true. And as their t-shirts say, "a day without bacon is like a day without sunshine."

Really neat waiting area.

We arrived and it was pretty busy. The hostess was helping someone, but one of the waiters greeted us, got us some coffee, pointed us towards the couch and said he would work on getting a table. The decor here is off the charts. Mix of your grandma's house and an extensive (I mean ex-ten-sive) collection of paint-by-number art pieces. Sounds like it would be super tacky, but it completely works. Don't know how, but it is really cool, and the entire atmosphere is neat. Also, they have a great playlist going. Definately not your typical small diner.

We ordered the breakfast burrito(Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, black beans, and chorizo sausage with chipotle sauce and sour cream) and a pumpkin buckwheat waffle(topped with pecans and whipped cream). Well folks, this is the best waffle I have ever eaten. Pure bliss. Its like combining a waffle and a slice of pumpkin pie. I wanted to turn around and order another. Plus, there is just the right amount of pecans, slightly coated with brown sugar. Wow. Can't say enough how great this was. The breakfast burrito was also good, but after eating the pumpkin buckwheat waffle, I can hardly think straight.

Hot Plate is an excellent diner with a super unique atmosphere, and we will be going back as soon as we get the chance.