Elbow Room

Best Breakfast in Albert Lea!!
Our breakfast was absolutely delicious! Chef Mike is truly the best. The breakfast menu was huge. Can’t wait to go back again and try more items on the menu!

"The Elbow Room in Albert Lea is a hidden gem that exceeded all my expectations. From the outside, you might not expect much, but once you step inside, you're in for a treat. The food is absolutely delicious and worthy of being featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. I live 35 minutes away, and it's well worth the drive every time. I highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience. I'll definitely be coming back for more!"

Oh my goodness, the greatest food. And thank you for the greatest service. I had a cheeseburger. I highly highly recommend the cinnamon roll bread. Trust me, you will have enough room for it after your meal. Five stars isn't high enough for my review.

Wow! 10 out of 10 for sure!! Came across this place on FB and thought it sounded amazing. Drove from Medford to give it a try and wow! It exceeded expectations and they spoiled my son on his 10th birthday. The food was top notch and the service was second to none. Coming back until I have tried everything on the menu. Hot beef commercial will be next and breakfast too. Omg...I can't wait to try their breakfast. Definitely worth the drive!

I am ALWAYS on the hunt for good fried pickles. I am super picky with them. These might be the best ones yet! My open face hot beef sandwich was amazing as well. Super friendly and accommodating staff. I will be back!

Very down to earth! Wonderful service! I chose a double jalapeno burger/medium... Delivered by the chef(Mike) and given a much appreciated explanation of the peppers preparation it was, dare I say, a perfect burger! Delicious! 5*+
Highly recommended! Thank you Elbow Room!

Loved everything about it! Do not tend to review after only 1 visit but this place clicked. Very divey, old, run down==PERFECT!!! Burgers were excellent as was the appz. sampler. Fairly good sized menu with a nice selection of "comfort foods" They have beer and basic bar spirits. The waitress was also cooking, but it was 1645 when we were there and only 1 other patron. (Hope more help was coming in at some point) As we were leaving though folks were slowly coming in and the phone ringing alot for carryout orders. Will be visiting again this weekend since they serve breakfast and will update accordingly.

We had a spur of the moment decision with a local couple to go to The Elbow Room for an early supper. Started off with a couple of orders of THE BEST CHEESE CURDS EVER! Our waitress suggested to try them with a side portion of caramel dip. WOW! The special was perch fish fry. AWESOME! I Had the turkey commercial plate. Again, AWESOME! Dave had a double patty melt (?). He had to take some home! That was a first for him! Five gold stars for the Elbow Room! I hope we'll be able to try them for a breakfast, 'cause they nailed the supper!

Best hidden gem a city has ever had...I mean have you been in and tasted their food?? If you have you know what I mean.

Broadway burrito was a perfect brunch meal. It was hearty and filling. Hash browns were made crispy and the side of refried beans was a nice touch.

Very nice locally owned restaurant. Excellent food and service.

Stopped by this little gem while in MN at a conference. Cutest place ever...but the people there were awesome, we met a Vietnam Vet and his wife, a 98 year old WWII vet and his wife and the server and cook were so welcoming. I had the chicken sandwich - HUGE and some homemade pumpkin pecan bread pudding. Don't know if I will ever be back to the area, but if I am I'm going back!

Stopped in for lunch with my family. It isn't much to look at on the outside. Inside the service is exceptional. "Chef Mike" even stopped out with samples of the wild rice soup he was cooking up and talked about their specials. The food was over the top amazing. There doesn't appear to be any wrong answers on the menu, but I recommend their bread bowls and pancakes with apple butter. If you leave hungry, you surely made bad life decisions while you were there.

Made the trip down from the Twin Cities after flying in for a wedding. What an absolute gem! Had to try the Juicy Lucy, and it didn’t disappoint. Perfectly cooked and Huge! I recommend the elbow room for anyone who is looking for the best of the best.
Two thumbs up 👍👍
Great service and extremely friendly.
Thank you very much.

Great little dive. Awesome food, from scratch cooking. Chef Mike was an Army of one in the open kitchen. Sherri was server extraordinar. Will go back to try more. Walleye, Prime Rib, jucy Lucy other burgers, Breakfasts and alcohol.
A definite must go back to.

Very well rounded reasonably priced menu! All meals fresh & made to order- everything smelled so good in there! Seating for around 30 from.what I could see. Basic old fashioned neighborhood style no frills place. HUGE Omelet deeelicious omelet for my first visit. I'll be going back

5 stars straight up!
Out of this world food and service!
Absolutely enjoyed the experience! Looking forward to dining in again and again...

I had a ribeye with crabcakes, butterfly shrimp and a loaded baked potato. It was so delicious!

Great people, quality food in large portions and a fried cinnamon roll that looks unbelievable.

The music was very good as well.

This place is a "diamond in the rough". The shaved prime rib sandwich was the best I've ever had. My wife had the beef commercial. She's from Minnesota and knows her commercials. It was the best. Full liquor bar. Oldies music played. Can't wait to go back.