Everything is homemade even the bread/buns for all the sandwiches and burgers. The bakery was…read moredivine. The no bakes are creamy texture not the grainy type. Cinnamon bread had just enough sweet and cinnamon that was overpowering. Decent prices. Good amount of food for the money spent.

I can't comment on the food because we left before we ever got that far…read more My mother and I had never been here before, and within minutes of walking in we were snapped at for standing in the "wrong" place, then spoken to rudely again when we tried to put our name on the waitlist like everyone else. While we sat there, we listened to staff bark at other customers too. Apparently being annoyed by your customers is part of the atmosphere. There were empty tables everywhere, people waiting to be seated, and the whole place seemed completely disorganized. The final straw was watching flies inside the bakery case landing on the cookies, cakes, and pies. We got up and left. If you're going to treat customers like they're an inconvenience, at least have your operation together. This place definitely did not.

The restaurant was a little crowded but they had a person at the door who kept everything moving…read more The waitstaff was very good and friendly . The prices were very good as was the food . A strongly recommend this place .

We were in town for a family wedding, and I found this restaurant on Yelp. It seems to be a popular…read morelocal spot.. Although the service was a little slower than expected, the food was really good! Very affordable breakfast for a family of four (compared to most chain restaurants). It has the ambiance of a typical mom-and-pop establishment! Nothing too fancy.

Came here for Bfast on a Wednesday. We had a girls trip in Erie and kept passing this place and…read moredecided to stop 1 day for Bfast. Crowded. But sat us quickly. There were 5 of us. Server took drink orders quickly too. Menu is pretty big. Decided on the grilled cheese with bacon, tomato, pepper jack and mozzarella cheese and home fries. It was big. No skimping. Tasted good too. 1 friend got the 1/2 a frittata and it was the whole plate. The half... she said it was good and took it home. Someone got the sandwich with Italian sausage, cheese, and eggs. That was good. Then 2 people got some eggs over easy and some potato pancakes. The potato pancakes were just ok. But that's fine. They have generous portions and not too much money. This place was a winner. Simple decor, lots of families and groups. They turned over tables and moved you along. Pay up front at the end. Simple and easy. This place is a good little find.

Food is OK, atmosphere too. Typical diner ambience. But the line is horrible. Supposedly it moves…read morefast, but there is no order. There is nowhere to sign in (or it's not obvious), and there's no way to tell who's there before or after you because people wait inside, outside, and between. The last five times we went, it was too stressful and we resorted to Perkins across the street.

My friend and I were looking for some good breakfast and this spot was close by our hotels. We came…read morein around 10 am and the place was busy but not over packed. We were told to sit where we wanted so we chose a spot near the window. Plenty of parking. We were both in town for the Erie marathon and needed to carb load. I had the blueberry pancakes, and we split a special of peach crepes. I also wanted some smash browns. The food came out quickly. We also had some of the coffee which was delish! My pancakes were the perfect amount of soft and fluffy. The crepes stole the show. It was almost fitting as a dessert! The smash browns were good but quite a large portion! My friend also got an omelette and said it was good. The prices were good, the server was great. It was relatively quiet inside despite being busy, everyone was enjoying their food!!

Gem City Diner is such a cozy, feel-good breakfast spot. The service is super friendly, and the…read moremenu has a great mix of classic dishes and fun, creative combos. I tried the Western omelet and the Gem city omelet which had blackberry jam, burnt ham and brie omelet, and wow, I didn't know I needed that in my life. Our server also recommended the special waffle with marmalade and champagne whipped cream, which quickly became my favorite (minus the champagne part ). Had a great time here and will definitely be back soon.

Pros - plenty of free parking, outdoor dining available, friendly staff, extensive menu, quick…read moreservice, free refills, dog friendly with water bowls.. . Cons - server switch without explanation, bent tines on fork, forgotten drink refill request. . Note - massive amount of taxidermy inside, either interesting or creepy, be prepared!

When we arrived at 9:30'AM the parking lot was full and there were several parties waiting to be…read moreseated. We, a party of four were greeted immediately by the hostess. The restaurant was full and we were seated at a spotlessly clean table within ten minutes. Our server greeted us and offered coffee immediately. As we looked at the menu we enjoyed the rustic decor. We ordered and hot , fresh breakfasts that arrived in less than 10 minutesI ordered a short stack buttermilk pancakes with a side of sausage patties and my wife ordered the Old Trapper breakfast. My pancakes light and flavorful with ample butter and syrup supplied. The Old Trapper was perfectly prepared with biscuits, sausage, egg and gravy Our server was very attentive offering coffee refills several times. Lorie's is excellent and highly recommended!!!

We have quite a few good food truck options downtown now: the classic Ernie's, which has been there…read morea decade, the Que Abides, and now the Cluck Truck. I'd say there is plenty of room for all three. The owner served me the pulled pork sandwich, which she said they smoke themselves and make fresh every day. For $6, it was a good portion (with a side of mac salad) and indeed, it was super tender and really tasty pork, complemented by a soft, fresh, white roll. They are running on a generator currently, which I found odd, until I read on GoErie that the city is no longer letting food trucks pay fees to access city electric--which is complete bullshit if you ask me (but that's an argument for another place and day). I'll be back to try another sandwich too.

The food was pretty good, and the staff was very friendly, but I was disappointed that there were…read morenot more chicken options considering the name. (the company next door hired them for an event but they were still taking outside orders) As someone who doesn't eat red meat, I was excited to see them parked in the lot. Then the actual options that didn't include pork or beef were very few. The food that I did get was very tasty though. Kind of a toss up.

This little spot is great! The owner is so kind and fun to talk to. She gives great customer…read moreservice. Local ingredients with gluten free and dairy free options. I had the Donkey Kong and really enjoyed the homemade caramel sauce.

Charming cafe with something for everyone - including vegan and gluten free. My husband and I each…read moregot 1/2 savory crepe and 1/2 sweet crepe - and found that to be more than enough. When I looked at the menu online, I decided on the vegetarian crepe, but once I saw the Du Mois special, I had to try it and was not disappointed. I found the flavors to be well balanced and the ingredients fresh. As someone with CD, I was thrilled to see the care taken for gluten-free orders and felt completely safe eating here. This is now a must-do for each and every visit to Erie.

This place was nice. Interesting for sure. Half flower shop, half restaurant...not exactly sure…read morewhat I had stepped into at the time. But I was pretty out of it too and decided to give it a go. Had the chicken salad sandwich which was quite amazing. The prices weren't bad here either. Weird though, eating in a shop surrounded by flowers. But it kind of added to the experience...I think? So GENIUS.

Food and service is really good. The chicken salad, Italian sandwich, mac and cheese and broccoli…read morecheese soup are excellent