Based off of your suggestions on my Facebook page and my years of eating at the Minnesota State Fair, I selected some of my favorite places for breakfast on the Fairgrounds and shared them on KSTP-TV’s Minnesota Live.
Before you start your journey, stop by the information booth and ask for a breakfast brochure.
The Peg
Outside of the Agriculture-Horticulture Building
- The Peg is the State Fair’s only full-service restaurant and has been on the Fairgrounds for more than 40 years. You’re able to sit down for a few minutes and order off a menu at your own table.
- The Peg Muffin is the staple menu item. It’s their take on the Sausage Egg McMuffin with the addition of a tomato. That is on their menu all day.
- Their new food for 2025 which didn’t make the Fair’s official foods list (I’m not sure why) is called the Mr. Peg. This sandwich is nearly one pound and has a deep-fried dill pickle, chicken tender, bacon, fried egg, sauteed peppers and onion, gravy and house-made coleslaw all on an English muffin. It’s finished with a drizzle of hot honey.
- Their full breakfast menu, which goes from 7-11 a.m., includes French toast, pancakes, eggs,and other diner fare. Tell Brett and his team that Mike Marcotte says hi!
Blue Moon Drive-In Theater
Corner of Carnes and Nelson
- The Blue Moon Drive-In has some of the heartiest breakfast platters you’ll find at the State Fair.
- My former coworkers at the TV station enjoy the cheesy potatoes that you can get as part of their Throwback Combo, which comes with an egg bake and gorilla bread.
- They also serve up breakfast sandwiches.
French Meadow Bakery & Cafe
Carnes near Ye Old Mill
- French Meadow has a decent coffee bar.
- It is one of the best places on the Fairgrounds for those looking for gluten-free and vegan options. They have gluten-free bread on the menu and the Peoples Organic nitro cold brew on tap is gluten-free and vegan.
- They also have a good selection of breakfast croissant sandwiches.
The Anchor Coffee House
On Underwood, across from Ball Park Cafe
- If someone asks for where to get coffee, I usually send them to The Anchor Coffee House.
- This White Bear Lake coffeeshop does coffee well and can create just about anything you would get at your neighborhood shop.
If you’re looking for more suggestions on navigating the Minnesota State Fair, check out Give Me The Mike’s entire Minnesota State Fair guide here.
While you’re here, take a moment to read how I adapted after losing both parents before I was 25 years old and my journey with epilepsy.
