There’s something magical about a restaurant that refuses to acknowledge the concept of closing time, like a culinary superhero that never sleeps.
Mickey’s Diner in St. Paul has been pulling all-nighters since long before energy drinks were invented, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to anyone who walks through the door, regardless of what hour appears on the clock.
This isn’t some modern 24-hour chain that decided to stay open late because the market research said so.
This is a genuine art deco dining car that’s been occupying the same piece of real estate in downtown St. Paul for generations, feeding hungry people around the clock with the kind of dedication that deserves a medal, or at least a really good nap…