Keys Cafe Forest Lake
Please call to confirm hours of operation.
- Monday 7:00am – 2:00pm
- Tuesday – Saturday 7:00am – 8:00pm
- Sunday 8:00am – 7:00pm
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Heidi Brown
04:43 30 Sep 25
I had never eaten at this Keys. On our way from Rochester to Duluth we wanted to stop after getting through St. Paul. I Googled places to eat and that location appeared. I had the Monte Cristo and my husband had the hot turkey sandwich. They were wonderful. When checking out, we bought some oatmeal carmelitas bars to share with family. Delicious!
B Werness
14:18 21 Sep 25
As usual the food was very good. Food service was great; checking out and buying rolls was rather slow.
That brings us to buying a couple cinnamon rolls for evening treat. My idea of a cinnamon roll and Key's idea are obviously very different. It was a pastry type roll as expected but with absolutely no cinnamon running through it. There was a slight "dusting" of cinnamon in the center of the top which was covered in an extraordinary amount of poured frosting. They were edible, but very boring and not something we would buy again. A piece of homemade cinnamon toast would have been more exciting and much less costly. Plus, the plastic containers used are not even recyclable.
That brings us to buying a couple cinnamon rolls for evening treat. My idea of a cinnamon roll and Key's idea are obviously very different. It was a pastry type roll as expected but with absolutely no cinnamon running through it. There was a slight "dusting" of cinnamon in the center of the top which was covered in an extraordinary amount of poured frosting. They were edible, but very boring and not something we would buy again. A piece of homemade cinnamon toast would have been more exciting and much less costly. Plus, the plastic containers used are not even recyclable.
Rayne Eagan
17:13 15 Aug 25
Our first time visiting this location.
We went in on a Monday for breakfast.
I think we missed the first rush, as we were seated right away and then our server got coffee for us. (then i saw that they have lattes, etc. so i ordered a breve and it was delicious!)
The service was great!
My husband had an omelet and i had biscuits & gravy (with a non-pork gravy), and we ordered a cinnamon roll and a pecan sticky bun to taste there, but brought them home for later.( fyi: they reheat well)
The food was made to order and we liked everything!
A nice, bright, open feeling place with comfortable booths.
We went in on a Monday for breakfast.
I think we missed the first rush, as we were seated right away and then our server got coffee for us. (then i saw that they have lattes, etc. so i ordered a breve and it was delicious!)
The service was great!
My husband had an omelet and i had biscuits & gravy (with a non-pork gravy), and we ordered a cinnamon roll and a pecan sticky bun to taste there, but brought them home for later.( fyi: they reheat well)
The food was made to order and we liked everything!
A nice, bright, open feeling place with comfortable booths.
Casey Yurkew
15:26 23 Jun 25
Server was prompt and courteous. Although not particularly warm towards me and my 2 boys who stopped on for a quick brunch.
We all got the cheapest options on the menu and I still ended up paying $34 for one adult and two children.
Food was very good. Eggs came perfectly cooked. I wasn't a fan of the jam provided as it was a little sour, but seemed to be a homemade recipe. Sausage patties were fantastic.
Definitely go for the food, but don't expect a server to spend their time on you. Just quick polite service.
Expect it to be busy and a little noisy.
We all got the cheapest options on the menu and I still ended up paying $34 for one adult and two children.
Food was very good. Eggs came perfectly cooked. I wasn't a fan of the jam provided as it was a little sour, but seemed to be a homemade recipe. Sausage patties were fantastic.
Definitely go for the food, but don't expect a server to spend their time on you. Just quick polite service.
Expect it to be busy and a little noisy.
John Armstrong
13:03 30 Nov 21
The cake I ordered over the phone for my daughters birthday turned out perfectly. I couldn't have been more pleased and my daughter was delighted. Thanks so much to the Key's staff for making this occasion so special.
Kate Lindorff
23:28 05 Nov 21
Big menu. Breakfast , lunch and dinners. It's all good. And always a huge cookie to go. As Big as your face!!! Now that's a cookie!!!
Minnie Shafer
17:25 04 Nov 21
From breakfast to dinner including deserts best food you can buy. I now travel an hour to and from to eat from here. Also they made my wedding cake. I’ve never been disappointed!
Phil McWilliams
21:30 16 Sep 21
Key's Cafe in Forest Lake is one of the best breakfast restaurants I've had the pleasure to eat in a long time. They also have an extensive lunch and dinner menu but the breakfast we had was exceptional. They have a large seating capacity so the wait was minimal. They also have an onsite bakery with exquisite pies and phenomenal caramel pecan rolls. They are very busy on Sunday mornings but it is worth the drive and slight wait in order to enjoy a great meal.
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