The Barstool Fund - Ideal Diner
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The Ideal Diner was built in 1949 and has been a landmark in “Nordeast” ever since. The old neon sign shines bright into Central Avenue as it welcomes you and starts your journey down the historic street. With 14 stools and one counter, this local favorite is filled with charm.
Reader Email
Ideal Diner is an icon in northeast, mpls or like the old polish community say NORDEAST, mpls. 72 years of serving many generations. We're an old school diner that has had many challenges, but nothing like the covid. Where open 7 days a week from 6am to 4pm, although our hours have been shortened due to covid. we have gone from a busy, week day diner, a diner that has a line out the door and waiting on weekends, to a diner that since last March has relied on take out only, because of the size of the diner we can not properly do social distancing. We are a home to a variety of customers. the elderly, who just want to share there stories of the old days, the regulars that you can predict what time they'll be in, what stool they'll sit on and what they will eat, the young generations who there parents and there parents ate here and they want to keep the tradition going, the young that just like the experience of an old time diner, the business people heading downtown for there day of work, the local police and firemen, we have an nearby armory that the guys walk over from. We are quite involved in the community with fundraisers for both schools, sports, sponsor bowling leagues, pancake fundraisers for holy cross church for their school and church. We celebrate birthdays, anniversaries babies birth, anything that will make someone feel special. We need help to continue serving our community. the money would go for payroll, utilities, food vendors. Anything to help us get through this so we can get back to normal whatever that may be. Any help would help. what you guys are doing is unbelievable. to help the small guy is what will keep this going. I appreciate you even considering my business. again thank you very much Take care, be safe and have an IDEAL day.