Jensen's Cafe

Our family celebrated my wife's birthday at one of our favorite breakfast hangouts: Jensen's Cafe. I ordered the Kitchen Sink Omlette. It was excellent, as usual. Our server was friendly and efficient and the atmosphere was bright and crowded (it's a very popular spot). A good time was had by all. We arrived fairly early and had no problem getting seated but by the time we were leaving it started getting very busy. Highly recommend but best to get there early.

I had a disappointing experience with customer service at Jensen’s Café while placing a pickup order. I called ahead to ask if a specific soup was being served that day. The manager answered the phone and was very short, but confirmed it was available. I explained that I lived a bit farther out and would call back when I was on my way so it would be fresh. When I called back about 15 minutes later, he answered again. I ordered four cups of the soup. He said, “I don’t know if I have four cups, I’ve got to go check.” After checking, he came back and simply said, “Just that.” I assumed that meant yes, they had enough, and confirmed the order. His response was, “Okay, come get it,” which already felt unprofessional and dismissive. When I arrived to pick up my order, there was no greeting. I told him I was there for the soup, and he turned around grabbed the bag and rang it up. I wasn’t told the total—just told to tap my card. While I was there, an older couple walked up behind me and he spoke to them just as abruptly, firmly saying, “Just two?” with no greeting. There were also two bus boys leaning against the counter, which didn’t help the overall impression. When I got home, I was even more disappointed to see the soups themselves. The presentation was not what I expected (see photo). I understand everyone has bad days but basic courtesy and professionalism go a long way. Unfortunately, between the rude interactions and the quality of the order, this experience left a lot to be desired

Heard good things so tried it with a girlfriend and we definitely weren’t disappointed!! Great food. Nice people. Don’t mistake the syrup for French toast as watered down as it’s butter mixed with it!! Very good all around.

The food was great, very hearty and fulfilling. We went on a weekday so there was no line to wait. On weekends I hear that it's quite busy. Service and the people were nice and friendly. Finding parking in this area is a bit difficult but overall the area is nice.

Wonderful breakfast!! I had the blueberry pancake combo and they were the best BB pancakes I've ever had. Hubby had breakfast combo with hashbrowns and cheese and ham. Very delicious. Also the seasoned potatoes that came with my combo were so delicious. Our waitress was Abi, and she was very attentive to us and the tables around us. She was very personable and so friendly. Next time we're in the area we will definitely eat here again. It was a pleasurable experience.

This place was highly recommended on Facebook oddly enough…. It was delicious! I got the breakfast enchiladas and they were soooo good! My husband got the French toast combo. The French toast came with this Carmel syrup that was out of this world. Highly recommend. Had to wait about 30 min but it was absolutely worth the wait! Will be back.

This place is an absolute GEM! Great food, stellar service. I ordered the Café Benedict and my daughter had buttermilk pancakes. Everything was delicious.

Wait was 20 minutes at around 10am on a Saturday, so not too bad. Had time at the gift shop, which was fun. The food was good (country fried steak and biscuits and gravy) and was served hot and fresh. Took about 40 minutes to get the food, though. The service was very lackluster. Our waitress, Grace, had no customer service skills and was passive aggressive. Would recommend the restaurant, but service needs work.

If you want a home cooked meal but don't feel like cooking then visit Jensen's Café. This restaurant is very charming, makes delicious food, and has great service. I was assisted by Grace, they provided perfect afternoon service, kept the water glasses filled and was helpful with recommendations. I arrived around 1:15pm and the place was busy but thankfully there was no wait and I sat in a booth. I had the garden scramble, with harvest toast, and cheesy hashbrowns $13.95. I also heard they make a yummy cinnamon roll and I have a sweet tooth so there was no way I wasn't ordering this as a starter. Coming from Atlanta I wasn't surprised by the $8.95 price and thought it sounded about right. Let me tell you, when Grace arrived with my caramel roll, I said, I only ordered one, she said I know, this is it. It was a mini loaf, I couldn't' believe my eyes. It was large enough to feed a family of 5! It was so delicious, soft and full of cinnamon and the perfect amount of sweetness. I want to have one delivered to my home in GA. If you are ever in the Minneapolis area or close to Bloomington drive to Burnsville and visit this casual café. The food was Amazing and affordable, this is very rare these days. Seriously everything I ordered was perfect!

Roast beef and burgers were great. Fries were served fresh. They use real potatoes. Check out the menu attached. They have variety of options. You can order at the counter, take your number and bring it to your seat. There is ample parking so no need to worry about parking your car.

Treated myself to lunch today at Jensen's Cafe. I'm glad this place is within walking distance to my apartment because I've found my new favorite neighborhood breakfast/ lunch spot! The service was fantastic. I was seated right away. The server was very friendly and attentive to not just me, but the customers around me as well. The food came out quickly and was delicious! I got the kitchen sink omelet and cheesy hash browns. If you get any of the breakfast items, definitely opt for the cheesy hash browns as a side because they were SO good!

We had a wonderful outdoor patio experience at Jensen's today! The staff are always friendly and patient despite our indecisiveness and many questions. We sat outside and although there was a moment of firetrucks and police sirens, the rest of lunch was very nice and relaxing. We decided on Biscuits and Gravy with Cheesy Hashbrowns, Kitchen Sink Scramble with Cheesy Hashbrowns and the Monte Cristo with Cafe Potatoes. I can only speak on the Monte Cristo because that's what I got, but from what I was told the Cheesy Hashbrowns are ridiculously good and both the scramble and biscuits n gravy were delicious! But that Monte tho!!! It's a must try, especially if you can't decide on something savory or something sweet. This dish offers both as it has a french toast like bread dusted with powdered sugar and paired with a berry dipping sauce. And then on the savory side, you've got a triple decker of ham, turkey and so much melty cheese. I got Cafe Potatoes with it and was surprised, I don't usually care for potatoes but the flavor of these made it hard to stop eating them... very addicting. I've only ever had the breakfast food here but I'd love to come back and try out their lunch/dinner menu. I also can vouch for their bloody mary and bloody maria, if you're a fan of bloodies check those out!!!

5/5 Awesome greeter. Made me feel welcome and host took me to the back of the restaurant to my table. I ordered caramel roll for starters. It was HUGE! But very delicious. It wasn't dry the caramel made the cinnamon roll very delicious. For my main course had three bacon, scrambled eggs and wheat toast with the side of breakfast potatoes. The bacon was thick and crispy. Thanks to the waiter who was able to move me to the window seat. When I asked him. Amazing customer service. Ambiance was nice and clean and just felt like home.

Breakfast was fantastic, started with bloody Mary's since we got seated in the bar area. Our server Jonathon was very nice. Fresh fruits , oatmeal and lemon ricotta cakes to share, the partner she got the garden omelet and added chorizo sausage. She ate all of it. Oh so good

Located in a busy Burnsville area on a Sunday parking near the door wasn't easy but we took advantage of the parking ramp close by. I have been here on a weekday and could snap a spot in the lot. We were welcomed with a warm hello. It is a cozy spot with booths as well as tables and even though it was busy we were seated right away. Service was speedy but the waiter stressed we had as much time as we needed to make our decisions. I ordered the strawberries and cream waffle and it was delightful and very filling. My scrambled eggs and sausage were great! They are generous enough to add an additional potato side.

To go order it was packaged perfectly. Nothing g was forgotten and the blueberry syrup was amazing

I use to be the biggest Jensen's advocate for the longest , use to eat here pretty much every weekend with my wife and I also always make it a point to tip well , $20 minimum . and so it's been a while since we had tried it so we stopped by w my wife and two sister in-laws , before sitting down I always like to confirm that the time isn't far off from close and if the cooks mind cause I don't like to eat at a place where the cooks are rushing my food , they confirm w me no it's ok we got ample amount of time , so being pretty empty the food took 30 mins to come out , my appetizer also came out w my food 30 mins later, and came out burnt ( the place is also pretty empty , not busy at all ) so when I ask to take the appetizer back cause it was burnt bacon ( we ordered the candy bacon ) our waitress with an attitude took it back and seemed pretty upset by their lack of quality but upset as did it's my fault , and then to find out she snuck a $15 gratuity fee on the bill for just us 4 , unless they changed how things are done I have never seen a forced tip for 4 people or less , and considering the poor customer service I was not going to pay this fee , so when I brought up my concerns to the counter , instead of an apology or an explanation I was met with more rudeness and seemed like everyone was irritated and it's my fault , I understand everyone has a bad day but the sneaking a gratuity is where I draw the line , NEVER EATING HERE AGAIN !!

We were seated right away and the place was dining area was busy for a late lunch. The cafe was also clean and tables cleared. Our server Nia was friendly and efficient. The cakes were amazing and the sauce topped the cake! Literally & figuratively. It was a rich Carmel butterscotch syrup! Love the crunchy breakfast potatoes & hash browns. The price point is great for homemade items and a cafe. We will be back for the all day breakfast!

I've never seen so many shades of brown in my life. Brown tables, brown walls, brown wood, brown-hued furniture, brown (and brownish yellow) plates, brown carpet, brown stone, brown tiles, and brown food. The aestheic was firmly late '90s Best Western breakfast area. Or maybe the dining room in grandma's assisted living facility. But, surprisingly, it was pretty good. We've been twice for brunch. The Fiesta Omelet contains more shades of brown than should exist on any plate, but with the optional chorizo it was tasty and pleasantly spicy. The garden scramble was good but a bit watery as veggies and eggs can often be. The Chipotle Benedict sounded weird but was pretty good, although the English muffin wasn't toasted. Thoughts were mixed on the cheesy has browns--it would've been nice to have just crisp hash browns without the cheese. Everyone loved the cafe potatoes. Service was pretty slow on our first visit, speedy on the second. We won't seek Jensen's out, but if we're in the neighborhood we'll probably be back. Three and a half stars, rounding up.

A walk back in time may just happen here! We Seniors can relive nostalgia and history when we arrive here. The mahogany and leather feel redirected the ambience into a great reminiscent dining experience. Our server, Gary, on point, along side other male waiters present relived memories of our past in European Culture. Very alive and well! From the water in an old world decanter with a pop open top served with no ice, oh, sooooo European. The popovers with sweet honey butter elegance, a great guest welcome. The simple lunch full of deliciousness elevated by an idea a 5 Star Chef is here no doubt. Take a long look at the ambiance. Amazing history here, ask your server about it, yah? The ambiance shows an essence of subtle love to Jensen's frequent clientele. A small brass plaque mounted about the dining room for listing on reservation list 75 or more times! A nice surprise of old history from the back at home in the old country or supper club days awaits you, it's all here. Well done Jensens. Thank you Mae

It's always a treat to go to Jensen's Cafe! Be prepared for a wait, everyone knows this is the spot to be! Service is consistently excellent and the wait staff is always so friendly and happy. The menu offers classic breakfast and lunch dishes, but they are far from ordinary! I like to try something different every time I visit and I literally can't pick a favorite, they're all so good!! I will say I absolutely love the peaches and cream waffle and the lemon ricotta cakes! I have severe allergies and the staff handled it so well and I felt very safe. I cannot recommend Jensen's Cafe enough and we have loved going here for years.

Excellent breakfast place, the only catch is they're always super busy but the long wait time to get in is well worth it! Lemons ricotta pancakes are for sure my favorite! We haven't been in in a while so I think they have added this amazing lemon sauce since last time we've eaten there. I already loved the lemon ricotta cakes but the sauce definitely made it next level!! Their bacon eggs Benedict is another thing I always get, very nice hearty breakfast! Husband said today was the best meal he has ever had at Jensen's so compliments to whoever was in the kitchen today!

Excellent Breakfast! Got the Eggs Benedict with Tomato and Spinach. Added Canadian Bacon and it really messed well. The cafe taters were perfect. Fast and great service. Just stopped in by chance and will be back. Thank you.

What a delightful little gem in the heart of Burnsville! When I first walked in I was greeted by a very nice hostess that sat my 3 year old son and I right away. The smell was cozy breakfast food and I couldn't wait to order! Just a down home, feel good, breakfast spot for sure! The food was absolutely delicious and was as good as I was expecting! I had the stuffed French toast with the maple butter syrup and it was extremely good! The portions here are shareable, but why would you want to do that haha! (But you definitely could) The orange juice was actually good! So many places serve OJ that has a weird taste or is watered down but this was refreshing! The bacon wasn't under cooked but wasn't burnt either, well done! I took one star away for service. Unfortunately our waitress just seemed annoyed every time she came to our table. I saw another one of her tables go looking for her so they could pay and leave. You shouldn't have to go looking for your waitress. Possible she was just having a bad day. I did see other waiters/ waitresses/staff that were up cleaning, talking with guests and providing great customer service. Despite our server, I would absolutely go back and try other items here though.

Been here multiple times in the past month with my partner and each visit has been great. Note that if you're visiting on the weekend, especially around brunch time, expect a wait. It is very much worth the wait (and there's a good amount of space to wait around in, and a nice PA system for calling folks.) The dining area makes good use of the space -- even when full of people, it doesn't feel cramped or crowded, and there's no squeezing past tables and chairs to navigate around. There's some additional patio seating we haven't had the opportunity to try yet. The service has been consistently nice and on top of things like refills, checking in, bringing additional condiments, etc. Pat has waited on us multiple times and is always incredibly friendly. Small attention to detail I appreciate: a callout on the receipt to pay your server instead of going up to the front, very thoughtfully preempting a common question I have. :) Finally, the food is fantastic. We've tried the apple cinnamon bread (great texture and apple flavor) and caramel roll (pictured -- it is huge and caught the attention of multiple nearby tables when it was brought to us) starters and both are delicious. For the price, I expected smaller starters, but they're pretty big (me and my partner got through half of the caramel roll before we had to ask for a box.) The country fried steak and eggs is a cut above any I've had elsewhere, helped by the thick and delicious sausage gravy. I recommend the cheesy hashbrowns with these -- the cheese doesn't overpower them or make them super heavy. Their pancakes, as others have noted, are very fluffy and delightful. Between the butter-maple syrup (apparently made in-house) and triple-berry jam, there's no bad options for topping them. Speaking of the triple-berry jam, it makes an excellent pairing with the Monte Cristo sandwich. (If there's anything approaching a complaint in this review, it's that the Monte Cristo may be a little thick for my personal taste, but that hasn't stopped me from craving it again.) Finally, their coffee and iced tea hits the mark. The black iced tea is light and refreshing, and not a bitter, cloudy mess full of bits like you'll get at other places. They have other tea options as well, like green mango and earl grey. Overall, Jensen's is an incredibly easy recommend. Friendly service, good atmosphere, the food is right on the money.

This location is a gem! Our breakfast was fresh, quick, and unbelievably delicious. The waffles and the pancakes are made from scratch and you can tell. Our waitress was very pleasant, and the restaurant clean and well maintained. Absolutely a place I plan on visiting again

Jensen's is a restaurant enigma. How is it worth waiting at least 30 minutes to get a table? (It is worth it, and the gift shop helps.) How are the waitstaff so friendly and attentive when it is so busy? (They are! And they bring extra cream for coffee!) How is the coffee so good? (Really, it is notably good.) What did they do to the syrup that makes one want to drink it? (Come for the syrup; stay for the syrup.) Why are the pancakes fluffier and more satisfying than all other pancakes? (Truly, they are superior.) All I can say is that these mysteries culminate in the most worthwhile breakfast experience in the area. They offer boxes with tiny to-go cups of syrup, but there is no need. The pancakes are too good to leave leftovers. But still take the extra syrup home.

We have been there many times. French toast our favorite. Recently had sausage gravy and biscuits. Delicious with the cheesy potatoes. Coffee was fresh and hot; tomato juice ice cold and delicious. It is nestled in a building with nearby gift shop off the hall. Waiting benches, restrooms, ambiance inside with fireplace and booths plus tables. Enjoy cocktails as well like Mimosa and Bloody Mary. It always has a long seating wait on weekends so be prepared as this week 40-40 minutes. Hence the 4 stars. Great staff friendly and fast. Booster seats for kids. Small lot to park but there is a free ramp couple hundred feet from entryway.

The service is so good here. You cannot go wrong with stuffed French toast. The waiter rightfully recommended adding some berry jam in addition to their homemade syrup. The jam is also house made to my knowledge. This place is so good. I love it so much. You will leave full. A nice spot for families and a wide variety of seating.

The service was great! The food was came very quickly. I didn't care for the biscuits and gravy but look forward to trying something else next time.

We were visiting for a trip and found this place on yelp. The place has a pretty long line outside and we waited about 30-40 minutes for our seat. We orderd their strawberry pancakes and daily special (steak skillet) for brunch to share. The waitress knew that we were sharing the food, so she served our pancakes in two separate plates. We thought that was really thoughtful of the waitress! The steak skillet was only okay, the pancake was very good.

Jensen' s is a great place for breakfast dates. The food is always so good and the service is top of the line. I recommend getting the cinnamon rolls or the apple bread. Both are fantastic and a great way to start your meal. The mimosas are awesome and priced pretty fair. My go to is the Chipotle Benedict with cheese hash browns. My wife loves their Denver omelette with the breakfast potatoes. The one thing that can be a draw back is the parking can be challenging, but the parking ramp is free and not that fair of a walk.

Not much to say about this one other than everything was awesome. This place is like a Perkins but with a lot better food, and alcohol. I only have one picture because the food was so good, forgot to take the rest. We got the Bloody Mary, caramel roll (pictured), and blueberry pancake combo. If you're looking for good comfort food south of the cities for brunch, you need to come here.

I would never have thought eggs Benedict with a pancake base would be so good! I highly recommend this place and the food is so delicious. Their warm fresh syrup is so good. We didn't really like the table we were at in the bar area, as it had a significant wobble that was annoying. But the staff was nice and it felt comfortable to be at. Definitely a recommended place.

Good place to grab a bite to eat. Their menu has the typical things you'd find at a breakfast lunch spot as well as some unique dishes to try. Seating times vary depending on time frame when you visit. Prices are decent and the atmosphere is family oriented. Stop by in the afternoon and enjoy a drink at the bar, head over for lunch during work or even enjoy a good brunch. Prices are a bit higher than what you may expect which holds back the 4 star rating.

I've tried takeout from this restaurant several times since moving to the south suburbs but recently I got to sit down for breakfast with my mom who was visiting from out of town. She loved it and she is a picky eater - so that is saying something! We arrived early in the morning but still had to wait about 15 mins which we didn't mind. It was a weekend so it was expected. Super busy but worth it! The food took some time to arrive but once it did, we were blown away. I loved both the lemon ricotta pancakes and the Cajun Breakfast with scrambled eggs and Sante Fe shredded chicken. The lemon ricotta pancakes had great flavor and the unique syrup - which tastes like caramel - was fantastic. The Cajun Breakfast was topped with hollandaise sauce and there were cheesy hash browns at the bottom. It was so delicious! The cherry on top was the amazing triple berry jam that is made in-house. My mom loved it so much that she bought a jar to go home with. It was so worth it! The fresh squeezed orange juice was also delicious. We will definitely be back and can't wait to try more items on the menu.

Jensen's Cafe is a truly remarkable place. Although the wait was supposed to be 30 minutes, we were able to get in after 15 when a group before us didn't show up. However, the wait was really enjoyable because of a quirky little gift shop available for browsing. Our waitress, Nia, was incredibly friendly and helpful. The wait for food after we ordered took a little while, but it was totally worth it. I ordered the strawberry cream pancakes, which were absolutely heavenly. I only ate about half of it as they were very thick and filling, so I took the rest home. One of the best things about Jensen's is the syrup, which is mixed with some sort of caramel and should be treasured and coveted at all costs and can be taken home with leftovers in a little container. The overall feel of the restaurant is friendly and cheerful. I would love to go back!

I've eaten here three times in the last two months. The service is A++. I've eaten the shrimp and crab legs; my dining mates have had steak and ribs. While I would not recommend the crab legs (skimpiest amount of meat I've ever encountered ), the shrimp was perfect. The steak was reported as delicious, and the ribs were reviewed as the best they've ever had. This is a great special occasion restaurant and the ambiance is classic dinner club.

Food was decent. The staff were friendly. However, it was extremely busy and they do not offer reservations at all. It was over an hour wait when told it would be 40mins max for a table. Food was expensive for what you get, honestly. There are a few items on the menu, such as the stuffed french toast, that are definitely worth the price. But most is just lackluster breakfast food you can get at ihop.

Read several positive reviews on this location and I cannot say enough about the pleasant atmosphere, great food and service experience we had. Highly recommend their breakfast menu.

Went there for Mother's Day, and the food was awesome and the service was fast and the servers were very friendly. I have been going there for years and love the breakfast

I will confess it was too long since my last visit. It was a year ago when my daughters took Dad out for a treat. A few weeks ago, a couple of good dentist friends reached out to me to join them sometime for lunch. One of their fave spots was Jensen's, given it was a short hop from their Burnsville offices. They are both retired now, as am I, so we agreed to meet there at 11:30 for lunch. As is usually the case, the place was packed so it was fortunate one of my friends arrived early and found the last available table. Don't go here if you are in a hurry; but if you have the time it's well worth the wait. They are only open for breakfast and lunch, and I'm pretty sure you can have either choice as long as you are dining between 7am and 3pm, their current hours. I had a western scramble with their diced potatoes and it was more than I could finish. A few years ago, they added a bar and had extended hours, but no longer as was apparent by the 7-3 open hours. It's breakfast or lunch only these days.

It's been nearly 3yrs since I've been here because I moved away and they did not disappoint. The service and food was as amazing as always. This is a must go breakfast place. You have to get something to put the syrup on and get the bacon...it's worth it!

This was our first time here and we will definitely come back. We had the Swedish pancakes and blueberry crepes and they were both delicious. The best part of our meal was the attentive and personable server, Kevin!

Wonderful place to come for breakfast! I've been here many times and rarely ever have a bad experience. This time around our server was very nice, service was quick as well. I enjoyed a couple of mimosas and ordered the fiesta omelet. It was DELICIOUS. Will definitely be coming back again, and again, for a great breakfast.

Nice clean place and good food. It is very busy and little bit of a wait but we sat in bar area and were seated much quicker. The eggs Benedict and the stuffed french toast were a hit!

The strip is amazing!!! They close early afternoon but they're known for their pancakes and it was very good.

Fantastic! Loved their breakfast. Their homemade jam is wonderful. We loved the cheesy hash browns too. Prefect for a Sunday brunch. Definitely returning.

This is a nice little cafe in Minneapolis. We went on a weekend morning and we're seating pretty quickly but all the tables were pretty full. The people after us had to wait a little bit for their seat. I had the lemon pancakes and they were really good! Also ordered some oatmeal for some fiber and that was a huge bowl I couldn't finish. Great breakfast cafe when in the area.

This cafe has the best huge (plate size) Carmel roll. Served warm with butter and there our special syrup. Pair that with an order of bacon and what a great breakfast. Lots of calories so a treat occasionally. Definitely worth the trip and 9.5 rating.

Excellent food and a good price. Gets very busy on the weekends, so be prepared to wait. There is a fun gift shop right next store to pass the time while you're waiting for a table! Good people, good food, and good vibes

Great service. I have the pecan waffle combo. Everything was cooked perfectly and very quickly. A well oiled machine.

Really good food with a really long wait. Would come back the food was excellent. Typical diner atmosphere attached to a hotel I think. Super busy!

Fantastic food, great service, clean and an owner who is paying attention to every detail and treats his staff well as everyone has a smile. Best breakfast around.

Always worth the wait! If you know you'll be going here then make sure you call ahead to be put on the list!! My favorite is the French toast combo with ham and cheesy hash browns! The portion is huge so I always share!

We had not been here in a long time & was excited to get stuffed French toast. We had a 30 min wait - we browsed at Ficus & Fig. Our booth was dirty. I had to ask for it to be wiped down as there were crumbs on the seat & table, as well as, soda/coffee rings despite having been set. The server came right over & wiped it all down with the same rag. Coffee arrived in a chipped mug - no biggie but, at this point I'm second guessing my decision. Then the food came. Total redemption with the berry cream cheese Stuffed French Toast, homemade maple syrup, scrambled eggs, cheesy hashbrowns, thick cut bacon, & sausage patty.

We hadn't ate at Jensen's in a while. Parking here is always difficult and the last few times we tried we couldn't find a spot within a few blocks. It was a very disappointing meal. Service was very slow despite the restaurant at 50% capacity. We ordered the Biscuits & Gravy and the Crab Cake Benedict. Our food must have sat because by the time it was served the hashbrowns were cold and everything else was barely lukewarm. Our over easy eggs with both orders were way overcooked and hard. Sam, our server, never checked back or offered refills. We barely ate our food and Sam just dropped off the check and left before we could say anything. We expected better from Jensen's and won't be back.