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I love a good breakfast, especially on weekends. I also hate getting up early enough to enjoy them, so when I find some that are truely outstanding I make a point of remembering them. The following are some thoughts about Twin Cities Breakfasts.

• Sunnyside Up Cafe - It’s all good, but without a doubt go here for the Santa Fe French Toast and Sausage Patties. The french toast is the best I have had anywhere ever and the sausage is luscious with sage. Make sure it’s a nice day because the line wraps outside.
• Al’s Breakfast - Quite possibly the narrowest restaurant I’ve ever been in at only 3 meters wide. Al’s is unique enough they they actually are listed in Wikipedia as well. This is pure breakfast diner style. Be prepared to get to know your neighbors and don’t be surprised if you are asked to shift down during your meal to allow better use of the limited stools at the counter. A must visit just for the experience.
• Fat Nat’s - Buried up in the village of New Hope, Fat Nat’s is the place to go for eggs. Some of the best omlettes ever, and homemade salsa to boot. Try it and you’ll be back.
• Mickey’s - Traveling across the river to St. Paul, we find Mickey’s Diner on Seventh. Listed in the historic register, it is one of the few true “diners” in the twin cities. The omlettes here are whipped in a milk shake blender so they are light and fluffy. Butter is their fat of choice and it’s true: everything is better with butter.

These are a few of my favorites. As always, drop me a note if you know of others or have comments about any of these.