I've been coming to Kernel Breakfast for a few years now and I have to say it's one of my favorite spots in town. The service is great. I just happened to get lucky and get the same server every time named Sam. She is awesome! The place is very welcoming and friendly. Spacious and comfortable.

A wonderful family run restaurant!! Excellent tasting food, very personable wait staff, when looking for a "home-cooked" meal- this is the place to go!!

Quaint little country diner located in town. Always very friendly and efficient service, and the best part, literally all of the food on the menu is delicious. The prices are very fair and I have never left here unhappy. Definitely a go to for a quick breakfast lunch or dinner.

I came here this morning for the first time with my niece. We were pleasantly surprised by everything. The service was great, the food was delicious, and the ambiance was very welcoming with plenty of natural light and calm, soothing music. We would definitely come back again!

Kernel Restaurant is a great diner right off the road in Owatonna, Minnesota. It is known for its homemade pies, and we were not disappointed. We tried the San Francisco melt with fries, and it was delicious. The service was friendly and attentive, and we will definitely be back. The San Francisco melt is made with ham, Swiss cheese, and mushrooms on grilled sourdough bread. It was served with a side of fries, which were also delicious. The ham was cooked perfectly, and the cheese was melted and gooey. The mushrooms added a nice flavor to the sandwich. The fries were crispy and seasoned perfectly. The service at Kernel Restaurant was friendly and attentive. Our waitress was very helpful and made sure that we had everything we needed. She was also very patient with us when we were trying to decide what to order. Overall, we had a great experience at Kernel Restaurant. The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and the prices were reasonable. We would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Owatonna, Minnesota. Here are some additional details about Kernel Restaurant: * It is located at 1011 Hoffman Drive Northwest, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060. * It is open from 5:00am to 9:00pm, seven days a week. * The phone number is (507) 451-2585. * The website is https://kernelpies.com/

The atmosphere was very quaint. Reminded me of an old diner which was a nice change. The food was amazing. My husband had the hot beef sandwich which he said reminded him of his childhood it was so good! My daughter had the French toast and the amount of toast she got was insane! But she devoured it and said it was so good she didn't even need the butter. I had the meat and cheese omelette and it was so good and the perfect amount of meat, cheese and egg. I also had the sourdough with it and it was so fresh and delicious. My family definitely recommend this place if you are passing through or visiting Owatonna like we are.

Had a wonderful experience at Kernel! We camp in southern Minnesota once a year and we strolled upon this place while finishing our errands. The food was great: I had the Chorizo breakfast option and my boyfriend had the country fried steak which he loved. For two meals & a pot of coffee we only paid $25! Our server, Sam, was also fantastic. We ended up coming back three days in a row! Will definitely be back next year.

Good food and good prices! Very quick service on weekdays, especially in the morning and during the lunch hour. Attentive staff who will keep the coffee flowing. The menu is full of tasty midwestern classics... think split pea and ham soup and jello based pie options... lots of nostalgia available! They always have specials going... combos and free this and that if you buy one thing or another. One thing to watch out for is the entrance to the parking area via the motel is somewhat disintegrated with lots of potholes etc. so drive carefully :)