Roadside Restaurant in Minnesota is a comfort food institution in the town of Aitkin. Although it may be on the way up north for many people, Roadside Restaurant is good enough to be a destination unto itself.

You will find Roadside Restaurant on the north side of Aitkin, along US-169, right on the bank of the Ripple River.
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The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
When you walk in, you'll see that the restaurant is a bright, inviting space with roomy booths, tables, and comfortable counter seating.
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It's a homey feel that's enhanced by the aromas of coffee and hearty food.
Breakfast is available all day at Roadside, and you'll find all your favorites, from enormous omelets to steak and eggs.
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The restaurant's massive pancakes are a popular people pleaser.
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The extensive menu also contains a solid selections of salads, sandwiches, and hearty burgers.
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You'll also find classic Midwestern diner comfort food, like the hot beef sandwich (a.k.a., a commercial), piled with mashed potatoes and smothered in gravy.
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Satisfy your sweet tooth with a slice of scratch-made pie for dessert.
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Be sure to grab one of Roadside Restaurant's head-sized cinnamon rolls (or two) to take home with you.
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Roadside Restaurant is hard to miss - just look for the big, colorful mural on the side that reminds you where you are.
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No matter what you order at Roadside Restaurant, we’re certain that its down-home cooking will leave you satisfied. The restaurant does have a Facebook page, but it’s not updated often, so if you need more information or wish to place an order to take out, calling is your best bet. Roadside Restaurant makes a great stop if you’re spending a day on Mille Lacs Lake or taking a drive along the Mille Lacs Scenic Byway.

Have you tried Roadside Restaurant in Aitkin? What are some other restaurants in the Land of 10,000 Lakes that serve up heaping helpings of scratch-made comfort food?

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Roadside Restaurant, 2nd Street Northeast, Aitkin, MN, USA