5 Best Places for Breakfast in Downtown, St. Cloud MN
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 cafes in Downtown, St. Cloud MN considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five places to get breakfast in and around Downtown St. Cloud, MN, from a sit-down brunch kitchen to quick coffee stops and Somali cafes. It is meant for locals, students and visitors deciding where to start the day. Every business here is listed on Google as serving breakfast, and five qualified in total. They are ranked from Google ratings weighted by review count, so the order reflects both score and the number of people who rated each place.
#1
Kitchenette
★ 4.8 (150 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Kitchenette is a women-owned restaurant at 417 E St Germain St, open daily from 7 am to 2 pm for breakfast and brunch. Reviewers mention several eggs Benedict versions, with salmon a favorite, plus polenta with bacon, biscuits and gravy, and a blueberry sausage link. Drinks include a homemade bloody mary, mimosas, chai lattes and mochas. Regulars describe a cozy room, a warm welcome and kind service. Vegetarian and healthy options are listed.
Best for: Sit-down brunch with eggs Benedict
- Address
- 417 E St Germain St, St Cloud, MN 56304, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–2 pm
#2
Scooter's Coffee
★ 4.5 (260 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Scooter's Coffee is a drive-through coffee shop at 3203 W Division St, opening at 5:30 am on weekdays. Reviewers point to very fast service and consistently accurate orders. The menu covers hot and iced drinks, smoothies, teas and a limited range of breakfast sandwiches, burritos and morning sweets, and one reviewer mentions a matcha latte. There is a free parking lot, and dogs are allowed outside.
Best for: Early drive-through coffee
- Address
- 3203 W Division St, St Cloud, MN 56301, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5:30 am–7 pm; Mon 5:30 am–7 pm; Sat 6 am–7 pm; Sun 7 am–7 pm; Thu 5:30 am–7 pm; Tue 5:30 am–7 pm; Wed 5:30 am–7 pm
#3
Casariya Cafe & Deli
★ 5 (31 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Casariya Cafe & Deli is a coffee shop and deli at 3409 3rd St N, open daily from 7 am to 10 pm. Reviewers mention Somali food and Somali tea, and several say its coffee and tea stand out locally. Regulars describe a calm atmosphere, friendly faces and quick service, with orders placed ahead ready on arrival. It serves breakfast through dinner, and offers delivery, curbside pickup, catering and Wi-Fi.
Best for: Somali tea and an early bite
- Address
- 3409 3rd St N, St Cloud, MN 56303, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–10 pm
#4
Somali Cafe and Restaurant
★ 4.1 (171 Google reviews)African restaurant$10–20 per person
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Somali Cafe and Restaurant is an African restaurant at 119 E St Germain St, open from 9 am daily. Reviewers mention authentic halal food, fresh meals and generous portions, with chicken, beef and fish rice among the dishes ordered. Feedback on service is mixed: some describe welcoming staff, while others report wrong orders and menu pricing confusion, and one suggests it works better for takeout. Delivery and table service are listed.
Best for: Halal Somali breakfast or takeout
- Address
- 119 E St Germain St, St Cloud, MN 56304, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–8 pm; Mon 9 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–8 pm; Sun 9 am–8 pm; Thu 9 am–9 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#5
Starbucks Coffee Company
★ 4 (276 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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This Starbucks Coffee Company location is at 120 Lincoln Ave SE and opens daily from 7 am to 8 pm. It has a drive-through, dine-in seating, Wi-Fi and a restroom, and Google lists it as good for working on a laptop. Reviewers are mixed: some describe friendly, energetic baristas, while others mention slow service, size mix-ups and pushback on customized orders. Prepared breakfast items and pastries are available.
Best for: Familiar coffee with laptop seating
- Address
- 120 Lincoln Ave SE, St Cloud, MN 56304, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 cafes in Downtown, St. Cloud MN with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Breakfast”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Scooter's Coffee opens at 6 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Kitchenette ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 150 reviews. Scooter's Coffee is second at 4.5 from 260 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, St. Cloud MN are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Casariya Cafe & Deli, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Kitchenette $10–20; Scooter's Coffee $1–10; Casariya Cafe & Deli $1–10; Somali Cafe and Restaurant $10–20; Starbucks Coffee Company $1–10.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Kitchenette, Scooter's Coffee, Casariya Cafe & Deli, Somali Cafe and Restaurant and Starbucks Coffee Company.
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