Nick's Diner in Cannon Falls for Comfort Food

Nick's Diner in Cannon Fall...Good Stop For Comfort Food!!

Last week we headed to Cannon Falls to Ferndale Market to stock up on all things 'turkey' which was a good reason to stop in town for lunch at Nick's Diner (also known as Nick's Downtown Diner).

The Food At Nick's Diner

We went right to the comfort food on this cold November day. Linda opted for the chicken pot pie served in a bowl, topped with an herbed puff pastry square with plenty for another meal later in the day.

John was indecisive, but all along wanted the meatloaf.  It was flavorful and moist because of that old fashioned ketchup glaze that carmelized while baking. The skin-on mashed red potatoes were a delight in texture and flavor over the standard mashed spuds.  Grilled nicely, the Texas Toast was far better than the expected standard white bread.  The gravy appeared to be from a can and could have used drippings from the meatloaf to bring out a homemade flavor.



The treat was the unexpected side of green beans with Asian sauce drizzle...we'd go back right now if  there was an 'all you can eat' green bean option.  

The Ambience

This cafe uses a classic, old space re-done, high-lighted with architectural items reminisient of America's past, cafes adjacent to gas stations.  Simply stated it's cozy with windows on two sides, wood floors and an overall comfortable feel.  Seating is spaced so that you have some privacy but you get a sense of other conversations...small town-like.

The Staff

John narrowed his choices down to two or three items, was wavering, and just asked the waitperson to pick without telling him ahead of time.  "Oh, that's going to be fun and I know exactly what I'm going to pick" was the enthusiastic response.  John was giving off meatloaf vibes.

Overall Rating At Nick's Diner

At Marianne's Kitchen a nice family regularly brought their children in for lunch. They wanted them to know that there are places where the owners and employees are genuine and the food is real.  Their return visits were one of the best compliments that we ever received.

We put Nicks's Diner and their staff and their food pretty high on the 'genuine' list.  It's the real deal.