The service and menu are terrific. The eggs with smoked trout is delicious. The setting is very cool and kitschy. A real oasis of the neighborhood.

Cute spot! Love the cozy inside. Ordered their weekly special which was yummy. I absolutely loved their breakfast potatoes. If you're looking for a classic breakfast spot, this place is the spot for you. Only complaint is that their coffee isn't super good...and I wish they offered real cream as opposed to packet creams on the table for the coffee.

Review of take out- picked up the breakfast poutine bowl- it was so so so good!! The buttered toast was delish. The breakfast poutine is a perfect savory blend of crispy breakfast potatoes, sausage, gravy, and very cheesy eggs. Added some chipotle hot sauce at home and it was perfection. Highly recommend this dish. I'd love to come back and dine in. Seems like such a cozy and warm atmosphere inside!

Super kitschy spot located in what looks like an old house! I loved the ambiance and the knickknacks all over the walls. Walking in as a solo diner I got seated right away and had a hard time choosing what to order - it all sounded so good! I ended up with eggs, bacon, and pecan pancakes. The eggs and bacon were standard fare - nothing special, the pancake was the star with delicious pecans cooked into the pancake and topped generously with even more! Would come back to try their other pancakes for sure.

Hot Plate is a lovely neighborhood breakfast spot! They have a great menu, friendly staff and charmingly quirky decor. Just the right mix of cozy and busy for me

I've always passed by this restaurant because I lowkey thought it was an antique store but came because of a recommendation from my friend to try it with her. When you walk in, you are welcomed by a lot of knickknacks and antique looking furniture (hence why I thought it was an antique store lol) the menu is between a lot of American style food but I later learned the owners are from Mexico so they have that infused as well! I had the breakfast veggie burrito with chipotle sauce on the side and it was AMAZING so flavorful! I shared the buttermilk pancake with lingonberry butter which I wished I got my own because I couldn't stop eating it lol it does get really busy and there might be times you have to wait but I believe it's worth it!

Hot Plate is a fantastic breakfast spot in South Minneapolis. It has a funky atmosphere that gives you grandma's basement vibes. Generous portions, delicious food, and friendly staff. If you haven't been, check it out!

Hot Plate is hands down my favorite spot to get pancakes in the cities. Location, staff, quality- can't beat. For the location, you'll need to parallel park, but I've never had an issue finding a spot. You'll want to make sure to either expect a wait, or come at a non peak time. They get busy, and for good reason. I'll also add, every quote I've had for a wait has consistently been overstated by 5 or so. Which I appreciate. Under promise, over deliver. The location itself is diner-esque. I tend to find myself at their counter (4 seats total). They aren't big on the inside, but seating is ample enough featuring tables and booths. If you have a party greater than 4 I'd def be mindful of how busy they can get at peak time. The staff is a key highlight. Love the ladies here and what I believe might be the owner/manager. They're all so kind, upbeat and attentive. Such a fun vibe to them all which speaks to the culture of the team. Their pancakes are so fluffy and full flavored. I always do the short stack which is two pancakes vs three for a full stack. Super filling. I also always opt for the lingonberry butter which imo can replace use of syrup. Absolutely delicious. They have a few different fun options including pumpkin buckwheat, you can get blueberries and chocolate on your pancakes, but I swear by the standard. Try and you'll agree. Pricing is beyond fair and arguably a killer value. Check them out and see how they rank against your favorite, I think you may have a new fave leaving.