Location: Mankato
Top Restaurants in Mankato
Best Diner food near Mankato, Minnesota, United States
Find out what Diner restaurants to try in Mankato. Mankato (/mænˈkeɪtoʊ/ man-KAY-toh) is a city in Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties in the state of Minnesota. It is Minnesota's 22nd biggest city. The population was 41,044 according to 2015 US census estimates, making it the fifth largest city in Minnesota outside the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The county seat of Blue Earth County, it is located along a large bend of the Minnesota River at its confluence with the Blue Earth River. Mankato is across the Minnesota River from North Mankato. Mankato and North Mankato have a combined population of over 53,000, according to the 2010 census. It completely encompasses the town of Skyline. North of Mankato Regional Airport, a tiny non-contiguous part of the city lies within Le Sueur County. Most of the city is in Blue Earth County.
Things to do in Mankato
1. Rapidan Dam Store
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By U9293GJpatriciab
This quaint little restaurant is located just footsteps away from the Rapidan Dam and across from it is a nice Park that has a covered picnic table area. We enjoy riding Motorcycle out their with its scenic views. And, we always stop for their really good burgers, fries & shakes.
2. Wagon Wheel Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
The Wagon Wheel Cafe has been a Mankato staple for over 65 years. It has recently reopened with new management. It is a casual diner with low prices. This is a great place to take the family out to eat and not break the bank.
Reviewed By tokanier
Went here for breakfast and ordered the basic eggs, hash browns, sausage and toast. It was so greasy i could not eat it all! I usually donât mind a little grease because it does add flavor but this was really bad! My companion ordered the biscuits and gravy and enjoyed it.
3. Happy Chef
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By 110kitty
This was the first Happy Chef restaurant and still has the statue of the "Happy Chef" from decades ago. The food is very tasty--try the meatloaf stacker --very filling and very yummy! It is priced generally more than Perkins though, by approximately 2 dollars per meal.
