Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 6:00 AM
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Willmar: 5:07 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (320) 235-2865 to confirm.
Location & directions
511 Benson Ave SWWillmar, MN 56201
About Frieda's Cafe
Frieda's Cafe is a breakfast restaurant located at 511 Benson Ave SW in Willmar, Minnesota. Our Willmar guide covers 30 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Expect budget-friendly prices, around $1–10 per person.
Frieda's Cafe is open 6 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed Sunday). Early risers are covered too: doors open at 6:00 AM most days.
Guests can choose from 81 menu items across 12 sections, including Breakfast, Sandwiches, Side Orders, Homemade Pastries, and Ice Cream. Listed prices range from $1.00 to $95.00, with a typical item around $3.29. Dishes worth a look include Amburger, Ham & Eggs, and French Fries.
You can visit for takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, historic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for locals, tourists, and university students. It is especially popular for breakfast and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: cash only. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (320) 235-2865 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Breakfast Restaurant
- Address
- 511 Benson Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201
- Phone
- (320) 235-2865
- Price range
- $1–10 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Menu
- 81 items · $1.00–$95.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 AM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 2 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for breakfast restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Frieda's Cafe’s weekday schedule with 27 other breakfast restaurants in Minnesota. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:00 AM, earlier than 74% of them (the typical opening time is 7:00 AM) and closes at 4:00 PM, later than 70% of them (typical closing time: 2:00 PM).
In total it is open about 55 hours a week, about the same as the local median (54 hours). 96% of breakfast restaurants in Minnesota open on Sundays; Frieda's Cafe does not.
Compared with 27 other breakfast restaurants in Minnesota that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for breakfast restaurants across the US
Based on 511 menus with 35,611 priced items from breakfast restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $9.25, and half of all items are priced between $4.99 and $14.44.
At Frieda's Cafe the median listed price is $3.29, lower than the typical $9.25 for breakfast restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Chocolate | 38% | $3.75 |
| French Toast | 35% | $9.12 |
| Coffee | 32% | $3.54 |
| Bacon | 27% | $5.00 |
| Grilled Cheese | 27% | $7.20 |
| Toast | 26% | $2.55 |
| Hot Tea | 24% | $3.45 |
| French Fries | 22% | $4.29 |
Calculated from 511 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Locals
- Tourists
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Cash only
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Frieda's Cafe there are 3 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 12 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (2), Mexican & Tex-Mex (2), Sandwiches & Delis (2), and Cafes & Coffee (2).
3 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaDomino's0.4 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexGiliberto's0.4 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.4 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeThe Goodness Coffee House0.5 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.5 mi
What to expect at a breakfast restaurant
Breakfast and brunch spots range from classic diners and pancake houses to modern brunch cafes with creative menus, bottomless mimosas and long weekend waits. Most open early and close by mid-afternoon, which is the opposite rhythm to most restaurants.
What to order
- Pancakes or waffles – often the house specialty
- Eggs Benedict – the brunch classic
- Biscuits and gravy – a Southern breakfast staple
- Breakfast burrito – especially in the Southwest
Good to know
- Arrive before 9 AM on weekends to avoid the longest waits.
- Many breakfast places stop serving by 2 or 3 PM.
- Online waitlists let you join the line before leaving home.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Frieda's Cafe's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Frieda's Cafe open on Sunday?
No, Frieda's Cafe is closed on Sundays.
Where is Frieda's Cafe located?
Frieda's Cafe is located at 511 Benson Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201.
What is the phone number of Frieda's Cafe?
You can call Frieda's Cafe at (320) 235-2865.
Does Frieda's Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Frieda's Cafe offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Frieda's Cafe?
The typical price range at Frieda's Cafe is $1–10 per person. Menu prices range from $1.00 to $95.00.
Does Frieda's Cafe take reservations?
Yes, Frieda's Cafe accepts reservations.
Is Frieda's Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Frieda's Cafe open late?
No, Frieda's Cafe usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Frieda's Cafe?
There are 12 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Frieda's Cafe. Nearby options include Domino's (0.4 mi), Giliberto's (0.4 mi), and Subway (0.4 mi).
How much do breakfast restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 511 menus with 35,611 priced items from breakfast restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $9.25, and half of all items are priced between $4.99 and $14.44.
