Just dropped in for a to-go sandwich on a quick trip up to Erie, and what a pleasant surprise! My…read morechicken caprese sandwich was fantastic! Juicy chicken breast, goooey mozz with chopped, roasted red peppers and spinach - YUM! The menu says it should be on toasted Asiago, but that's not what this was on. It was on a plain hamburger-style bun, but it was still good. The fries were really flavorful, too - tasted/looked like handcut. Though I didn't eat there, the place was super cute inside. The staff was polite/friendly. We'll definitely be back, if we have to go to Erie again. (Apologies for the pic! It was pouring rain, and I was starving!)

Found this gem - where else but with the Yelp App!! What a…read moregreat place for breakfast in Erie!! Everything was amazing. We had pancakes which were amazing! Homemade Cinnamon Rolls!!! If they are not sold out - must try! Go early since this place is popular!

Lovely hometown feel! Had the egg salad sandwich on rye toast and a vanilla milkshake. Nephew had a…read moresimple burger and fries. Was very tempted by the pies! The food was good for diner food.

Food you get never looks like what the cook is eating. Had probably the worst chicken and biscuits…read moreI've ever had. I could barely swallow it because it had so little gravy It is served very cleverly with the heap of potatoes and biscuit nearly filling the bowl. That allows for the tiniest bit of chicken and gravy to be served over it. After the first couple bites, the rest of your meal is plain potato and dry biscuit. The only redeeming part of the meal was the small serving of coleslaw. I had asked if I could substitute my mash potato and told no ,this is the way it's served. Now I know why. This allows mainly dry starch to be served at a bigger margin. Some of the food there is great but this is the second special I have had that was sub par. The pie , French fries and breakfasts are good. I always feel like an outsider when we eat there. I think a lot of the clientele is local and it's just never a super friendly atmosphere. The prices here are not inexpensive. I don't mind paying more but I would expect the quality to be in line with the price. I think it's best left to the locals unfortunately. We have been coming here for many years but I think that may be ending.

A nice small diner located near UPMC which is open till 2pm for breakfast or lunch which works very…read morewell for a bite after or before an appointment. Service was great and very friendly which you don't get with a fast food place. About 8-10 tables in a nice atmosphere. Had lunch there and the portions and prices were on point and will definitely stop there again when in the area for a bite.

Great little place! Was in town for work and saw the Yelp reviews. Def a nice quick diner to stop…read moreat. The owners were very polite and helpful. Nice simple menu with plenty to choose from. I had a simple pizza sub and it was good. Saw several other meals come out and all looked well. Did not hear a single complaint while there. Nice location as well.

Great food. Great service. Chill vibe. Pie? Yes please. Burgers? Yum! Staff is welcoming even to an…read moreout of towner.

Highly recommend this hidden gem right off I-90!…read more Stopped at Jack's Barcelona Drive In for lunch and it was a fantastic find. It's just a quick exit off I-90 and practically on the lake -- super convenient whether you're heading to Niagara Falls or traveling back toward Pennsylvania or Ohio. The food was excellent and you can really taste the care they put into it. They source as locally as possible, with their perch and other fresh fish coming straight from the fish market across the street. I had a hand-patted juicy beef burger topped with their homemade chili -- delicious. The curly fries are made in-house: they take a whole potato, spiralize it on the spot, and fry it fresh. They were outstanding! The owner also makes all the pies in-house, and everything we tried was super fresh. Prices were fair for the area, the service was genuinely friendly, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the welcoming atmosphere. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop here -- you won't be disappointed!

Stop catering to the regulars ONLY. I understand what loyal customers mean but this place is…read moreridiculous. We went in and sat 25 ....yes 25 minutes to even get a menu and yet 5 ...yes 5 different times others came in who were "regulars" not only had her rush to get their coffees and water on the table before they even sat they had their food made and delivered before we got menus!!! We had been looked at as if we were being judged immediately when walking in and with all the whispering I am assuming we took one of the regulars usual tables...this place makes you feel very uncomfortable and unwanted if you are not one the regulars..I cannot believe how long they have been open considering their horrible hours and attitude. They must only be open to have a place to for their friends to go and visit because it is not for anyone else.

quiet little place. Took wife out for breakfast. She had eggs and toast. Me had the corned beef…read morehash eggs toast. Great breakfast Good service. Clean. And the best part was. It was cheap eats. Will definitely be back. Ps only cash. So stop at atm.

We enjoyed our breakfast. Friendly service. Great omelettes…read more Fun atmosphere of Shirleys!

I had to edit this review because my picture of my breakfast was not posted…read more Very disappointed with Shirley's. If anyone has followed my reviews, I try to eat at local restaurants and give fair and honest reviews. We drove from Pittsburgh to Buffalo and decided to stop at Shirley's for breakfast. The restaurant was busy we had to wait about five minutes for a table. The restaurant just serves breakfast and brunch and had a typical diner interior. We sat down and got our drinks right away. The coffee was hot. The waitress Michele came over and took our order. my wife's order was fine. She ordered the omelette and Texas toast came out perfect. My order was a different story. I ordered the number 4, 2 eggs over easy hashbrowns breakfast sausage, patty, and Italian toast with no butter. Nothing out of the ordinary, but the waitress brought me my plate with the toast very barely toasted and the hashbrowns should've been called hash whites because they were not cooked and they were cold. Take a look at the picture. No waitress should be bringing this to a patron. Look at this picture and make your own decision. Zoom in to the top of the plate, what is that? I did ask to have my toast darker but I did not want to send my whole plate back because my wife was already eating her breakfast. When I was paying my bill, I was asked how was everything and I explained that my breakfast was cold. The manager or owner came over asked a few questions and apologized. I said it's not your fault and I'm not looking to have anything comped. I just made the statement that I came in for a hot breakfast and I got a cold one. There are a lot of restaurants in Erie and unfortunately, I picked the wrong one for breakfast.

This is an old-style breakfast dinor spot. They offer various options from the basic omelet or eggs…read moreBenedict to sandwiches and salad. Tried their omelet with hash brown, it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I really like their crispy hash brown. Waitstaff is very nice and service was quick. The parking situation is quite tricky here, as they have a small parking lot right behind the restaurant, that would only fit about 5-6 cars. If you go during rush hours you might have to park on the street instead. Do not park in the lot on the right side of the building as there is a sign notifying that you will get towed

I'm a sucker for diners (or dinors as it may be), and I enjoyed my meal at the Zodiac. They had a…read moredecent sized menu with a lot of selections, plus an additional 6-8 chalked up on the back wall as specials. I'm actually not a huge breakfast eater, so I went with my standard 2 eggs, toast, and breakfast potatoes. I thought the bread was nice and fresh (though not exactly toasty), and the potatoes were for sure fresh cut, which was a really nice touch. I also had a garden salad, which was a pretty standard diner salad - romaine, some tomatoes, shredded cheese, and olives as a surprise addition. Decent size and price. The service was quick and so was our food. I thought it was a solid breakfast. Note - there is no parking, so we parked a block or so away and walked.