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Is Hi-Lo Diner Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Minneapolis, MN)

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As of September 2026, Hi-Lo Diner is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 2026.

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What the source shows: Yelp review activity updated in August 2026 and the diner's own current hours/ordering page both indicate ongoing operation.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

The episode featured Hi-Lo Diner, a classic American diner serving breakfast and comfort-food staples, as part of a segment on retro, old-school eateries. The restaurant occupies a fully restored 1957 Fodero diner car that operated in Pennsylvania for decades before being moved to Minneapolis in 2015 to finish restoration and open, according to Heavy Table. It sits on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Yelp listing updated in August 2026 showed continuing activity at the location. On 2026-09-08, the restaurant's own website, hi-lo-diner.com, listed current hours (Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday-Saturday 8am-9pm, Sunday 8am-8pm), a takeout phone number, and an online ordering option, and a Google Places listing marked the business operational.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 5
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Keepin' It Retro
What was featured
classic American diner fare in a restored 1957 diner car
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Hi-Lo Diner

Frequently asked questions

Is Hi-Lo Diner still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Hi-Lo Diner is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 2026.

What happened to Hi-Lo Diner after Food Paradise?

The episode featured Hi-Lo Diner, a classic American diner serving breakfast and comfort-food staples, as part of a segment on retro, old-school eateries. As of September 2026, Hi-Lo Diner is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 2026.

Where is Hi-Lo Diner located?

4020 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Hi-Lo Diner?

Season 11, Episode 5 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Keepin' It Retro”.

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Visit info

Address
4020 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Venue type
diner
Official website
hi-lo-diner.com

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