Greater Mankato has a strong local food scene where restaurants in the City Center and nearby neighborhoods serve everything from New York style pizza to creative burger creations and local craft beer.
Click here to explore greater Mankato’s restaurant options.
2023 Friday Pasta and Runner Specials
500 South Front Street, Mankato
All you can eat spaghetti with meat sauce, meatless marinara, or alfredo sauce. Side salad, garlic bread, and fountain drink for $17.99.
Friday, October 20 from 5-8pm only.
1120 Madison Avenue, Mankato
All you can eat spaghetti or spaghetti with meat sauce $18 Includes salad and bread.
Friday, October 20 only.
20 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato
Choose from Pasta Bolognese(Meat sauce), or Tomato-Basil Pasta (Vegetarian) for $15.
Friday, October 20 only.
239 Belgrade Avenue, North Mankato
All you can eat spaghetti or spaghetti with meat sauce $18 Includes salad and bread.
Friday, October 20 only.
1900 Adams Street, Mankato
Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo -$15.99
Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders – $15.79
Three-Cheese Chicken Penne – $15.59
Happy Hour 3-6 pm & 9-close – Half Price APPS
$4/$5/$6 Drink Specials
Friday & Saturday 11AM-1AM
124 E Walnut Street, Mankato
All you can eat spaghetti or spaghetti with meat sauce $22 Includes salad and bread.
Friday, October 20 only.
Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh
220 Poplar Street, Mankato
Grilled hamburger, cheeseburger, and hot dogs. Make it a meal deal with chips, a bottle of water and a cookie.
Friday, October 20 from 4-6pm.
Saturday Breakfast and Coffee
630 South Front Street, Mankato
The Fillin’ Station Coffeehouse will be opening up at 6:30am Saturday, October 21st for all your coffee needs.
Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh
220 Poplar Street, Mankato
Coffee, hot chocolate and donuts.
Saturday, October 21 from 7-9am.
500 South Front Street, Mankato
Full breakfast, coffee, hot chocolate and apple cider.
Opening at 8am Saturday, October 21.
520 South Front Street, Mankato
Healthy Smoothies, Great Energy… It’s a VIBE!!
Open 9am – 1pm, Saturday, October 21.
607 South Front Street, Mankato
Enjoy $1 off River Rock Coffee & Tea’s freshly squeezed organic juices, smoothies, smoothie bowls & açai bowls. Made with fresh organic fruits and no added sugars, our juices, smoothies, and bowls are perfect for runners and spectators looking to fuel their day with healthful and nourishing ingredients.
We will also be offering 50% off a beverage for runners who present their race bib! Valid October 20th -21st.
Opening at 7am on Saturday, October 21st.
620 Riverfront Drive, Mankato
Drive-Thru Only
Opening at 6am on Saturday, October 21st.