Some restaurants close at 9 p.m. and call it a day, but Mickey’s Diner in St. Paul has a different philosophy: why close at all?
This art deco gem has been serving food around the clock in downtown St. Paul for generations, proving that good diner food and 24-hour service never go out of style, no matter what decade you’re in.
The building itself is a masterpiece of 1930s design, a streamlined dining car that looks like it’s ready to roll down the tracks even though it’s been firmly planted on West Seventh Street for longer than anyone can remember.
The exterior is a feast for the eyes, with its distinctive red and yellow paint scheme that practically glows under the streetlights…