Kernel Restaurant

I've been coming to Kernel Breakfast for a few years now and I have to say it's one of my favorite spots in town. The service is great. I just happened to get lucky and get the same server every time named Sam. She is awesome! The place is very welcoming and friendly. Spacious and comfortable.

The atmosphere was very quaint. Reminded me of an old diner which was a nice change. The food was amazing. My husband had the hot beef sandwich which he said reminded him of his childhood it was so good! My daughter had the French toast and the amount of toast she got was insane! But she devoured it and said it was so good she didn't even need the butter. I had the meat and cheese omelette and it was so good and the perfect amount of meat, cheese and egg. I also had the sourdough with it and it was so fresh and delicious. My family definitely recommend this place if you are passing through or visiting Owatonna like we are.

We were at a wedding nearby and needed a quick sit down breakfast before leaving town - this was not the right choice. We were seated relatively quickly for a busy Sunday, and the waitress was timely and nice. However the food experience was absolutely awful. Starting with the fact that one of the people in our party never got their food. We had to go and make sure the order was cancelled before leaving so we wouldn't pay for it. For being there about an hour, the fact that they forgot a dish and it didn't come out the whole time was awful. The food itself was also abysmal. All we got were different variations of eggs and hashbrowns - and all were awful. Hash browns were soggy and flavorless (even when asked for well done) and the eggs were the blandest things I've ever had. My over-easy eggs were barely cooked and were a puddle of almost raw mush. I got the kernel special and the sausage on top looked comparable to spam. I really only ate some of the rye toast that came with the meal - but the other people in my party's toast was barely cooked or soaked in butter. Overall, definitely do not come for breakfast. Absolutely awful and stopping for food on the way home since nothing was fully eaten.

Kernel Restaurant is a great diner right off the road in Owatonna, Minnesota. It is known for its homemade pies, and we were not disappointed. We tried the San Francisco melt with fries, and it was delicious. The service was friendly and attentive, and we will definitely be back.The San Francisco melt is made with ham, Swiss cheese, and mushrooms on grilled sourdough bread. It was served with a side of fries, which were also delicious. The ham was cooked perfectly, and the cheese was melted and gooey. The mushrooms added a nice flavor to the sandwich. The fries were crispy and seasoned perfectly.The service at Kernel Restaurant was friendly and attentive. Our waitress was very helpful and made sure that we had everything we needed. She was also very patient with us when we were trying to decide what to order.Overall, we had a great experience at Kernel Restaurant. The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and the prices were reasonable. We would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Owatonna, Minnesota.Here are some additional details about Kernel Restaurant:* It is located at 1011 Hoffman Drive Northwest, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060.* It is open from 5:00am to 9:00pm, seven days a week.* The phone number is (507) 451-2585.* The website is https://kernelpies.com/

Good food and good prices! Very quick service on weekdays, especially in the morning and during the lunch hour. Attentive staff who will keep the coffee flowing. The menu is full of tasty midwestern classics... think split pea and ham soup and jello based pie options... lots of nostalgia available! They always have specials going... combos and free this and that if you buy one thing or another. One thing to watch out for is the entrance to the parking area via the motel is somewhat disintegrated with lots of potholes etc. so drive carefully :)

A pretty standard breakfast spot. Mediocre food for a fair price. We got 2 steak and egg breakfast and a single pancake with an orange juice and coffee for around $32. The service was great, very attentive server and got the food out quickly.

Had a wonderful experience at Kernel! We camp in southern Minnesota once a year and we strolled upon this place while finishing our errands. The food was great: I had the Chorizo breakfast option and my boyfriend had the country fried steak which he loved. For two meals & a pot of coffee we only paid $25! Our server, Sam, was also fantastic. We ended up coming back three days in a row! Will definitely be back next year.

Quaint little country diner located in town. Always very friendly and efficient service, and the best part, literally all of the food on the menu is delicious. The prices are very fair and I have never left here unhappy. Definitely a go to for a quick breakfast lunch or dinner.

A wonderful family run restaurant!! Excellent tasting food, very personable wait staff, when looking for a "home-cooked" meal- this is the place to go!!

I came here this morning for the first time with my niece. We were pleasantly surprised by everything. The service was great, the food was delicious, and the ambiance was very welcoming with plenty of natural light and calm, soothing music. We would definitely come back again!