WELCOME BACK

We’ve missed you! At this moment Tiny Diner is not open to the public, but we’re hopeful to welcome everyone back by next spring! In the meantime, Tiny Diner is available for events, weddings, and private parties.

If you’re interested in hosting an event with us, please reach out to askus@tinydiner.com for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Thank you!

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We’re producing energy with our patio roof/solar array, increasing urban soil fertility, and creating a natural habitat for pollinators and urban wildlife in what’s basically our own backyard.

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The Tiny Diner showcases bio-intensive urban farming methods and efficient water use strategies through its edible gardens and rain water catchments systems. In partnership with the Permaculture Research Institute Cold Climate and Master Water Stewards of the Freshwater Society and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, visitors can see and read about small-scale installations like an edible perennial garden and rain water catchment techniques.

From its hardscape to its landscape, this Diner was designed to provide a renovated example of whole system design: low impact, educational, and tangibly tasty.

A happy Australian Shepherd puppy wearing a plaid bandana and orange collar sitting in front of Tiny Diner restaurant with people entering and exiting.
Outdoor patio with tables and colorful chairs, surrounded by greenery and garden plants, under a glass roof with hanging lights, with a building in the background.
Interior of a cozy cafe with a bar counter, two patrons sitting at the bar, and tables with glasses and napkins set for guests.
Bar with two patrons sitting and a barista behind the counter preparing drinks in a brightly lit cafe or bar, with colorful hanging lights and shelves of bottles and glasses.
A garden with a woven wicker hedge in the foreground, a woven wicker hut in the background, and a variety of green plants and trees under a sunny sky.
People dining outdoors under a glass pergola at a community space, with a flower garden in foreground.
People dining outdoors at a restaurant on a sunny day with yellow and white chairs, white tables, and hanging orange and white lights amid greenery.
A rooftop garden with wooden raised beds, potted plants, and a greenhouse, sunny day with trees and power lines in the background.
Overhead view of a wooden table with various plates of food and drinks, including salads, fried fish with fries, grilled chicken with vegetables, and beverages, with hands reaching for food and holding drinks.
People enjoy a meal outdoors at a wooden table, with various plates of food including sandwiches, burgers, salad, fries, and drinks, under sunlight.
A woman with long blonde hair wearing sunglasses and a colorful patterned dress, smiling and holding a glass of pink beverage, at an outdoor gathering with food and condiments on a table.
Group of friends smiling and chatting while enjoying food outdoors at a sunny backyard patio.
A building with a large solar panel array on its roof, situated in a garden with green plants and trees, and a small structure on the right side.
People gathered outside Tiny Diner restaurant with tents and trees in the background.
People participating in a yoga class outdoors in front of a restaurant called Tiny Diner, with some dogs nearby, on a sunny day.
Rooftop garden with potted plants, wooden furniture, and small greenhouses under a blue sky with scattered clouds.