Spud Boy Lunch

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  My boyfriend and I ventured to Lanesboro for my birthday and rolled into town just before 2.  Looking for a place for lunch, we spotted this cute diner.  Gordie, the owner had just shut off his grill but gladly turned it back on as it was not yet 2.  We ordered the patty melt and gyro and delicious raspberry/blueberry pie for dessert.  All of it really tasty.  We chatted a bit with the Gordie about the story of the diner.  We liked it so much we returned the next morning for breakfast.  That was plentiful and delicious.  My boyfriend ordered decaf with breakfast but was informed it wasn't hot.  Gordie came by and said "I'd hoped you'd say yes to decaf.  I've been trying to sell it all morning."   I highly recommend this quaint, seasonal breakfast and lunch spot.

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  Posted on 08.26.13 Karlene M.

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  We had a great breakfast! It was a Sunday at 7:15 a.m. And we were the first ones in the little two booth and counter diner. The owners told us that despite opening at 6 a.m., Lanesboro wakes up a bit late on weekends :). Many customers followed us. Decent coffee (even the to go would have been in yucky styrofoam!). Between us we had fried potatoes, scrambled eggs, veggie omelet and waffle and all were happy!

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  Posted on 08.11.13 Julie M.

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  Unique. Local owners. Good diner food.

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  Posted on 08.05.13 Matt K.

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  Ambience, uniqueness & story make this worth the visit.  It is in an updated wooden serving railroad car that is still on wheels and sits between two buildings.  We sat in a corner booth and the view out the window of the town was very cute.  We had breakfast (westerb omelet and a waffle).  Food was good.  Note - they only take cash and they stop serving breakfast at 11am.  They only serve breakfast and lunch.

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  Posted on 07.07.13 Darla D.

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  Fantastic diner experience. Burger was fantastic, deserts were wonderful, and the fries couldn't be fresher. Will be returning whenever in Lanesboro.

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  Posted on 06.12.13 Eric B.

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  As I walked up the steps of the diner, I saw the "cash only" sign.  I patted my pockets and realized, "Shoot, I spent all my cash on yesterday's Amish tour".  I promptly turned around, jogged back to the car located 3 blocks away to grab the cash hidden in a secret compartment, set-aside for emergencies.  
  
  I quickly returned, sat down and let out a sigh of relief from my little jog.  I asked about breakfast.  The server flatly said, "We stop serving at 11 a.m."  I asked, "What time is it?"  She curtly replied, "It's 11:02 a.m."  Aside from the fact there was no ventilation and I had to smell the grease and oil of the morning's meals and that there were only 2 other customers, I could feel the no-nonsense black and white dare of her standing silence 'Go on Miss, challenge me on two minutes so I can roll my eyes and make sure you know how much a pain in the ass you are to me this morning.  If you only knew how much I hate tourists."  
  
  Hmmm, how awkward.  Do I grovel and plea tor a much-desired breakfast omelette?  After all, I am two minutes late.  Sigh.  She scared me and I think the cook and dishwasher felt the same because they all remained mute with silence looming above the sizzling pans and running fans.  There were no warm fuzzies from yesteryear here.  The heat of the cooking was symbolic of the pressure and tension I felt from the staff.  I weighed my options (my life quite frankly) and politely set my menu down, excused myself, and left never to return or look back for fear I'd turn into a razor-toothed round-bellied Spud Boy raucously laughing as he bullied his insecurities onto others.

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  Posted on 08.27.12 Susan T.

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  This darling diner opened in April of 2012 after being lovingly restored and moved from PA. The 20 stools and two booths make it a cozy and quaint place for breakfast or lunch. Breakfast options include eggs however you wish, waffles, egg sandwich, sausage Bacon and toast. While it isn't fancy the food is served hot by Val (cooked by Gordie) and truly is a great meal before walking or biking.
  
  I recommend this as a wonderful place to stop and eat while in Lanesboro.

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  Posted on 07.03.12 Sarah W.

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