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 found this place by accident but it was truly fantastic. The food and service were off the top…read moreand I would highly recommend this place. and Mr. Erin was great!

This is what small diner restaurants are all about. Good food, good service and without breaking…read morethe bank! We had breakfast, just eggs, meat, toast, and OMG real fried potatoes for home fries! Nothing bad about this place - good service! Strongly recommend for people in the area. Good alternative to Skunk and Goat or Butches, and only 5 miles out of town. Strongly recommend!

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.

Great food! Friendly service! Family dining experience. Enjoyed both breakfast and lunch here.read more

Step back 50 years and saunter into this diner close to the PA border that has intentionally…read moreremained in a time warp. Meeder's Restaurant has been a family operation for 50+ years. Its history is written on the menu. And if you're from another country and want to experience authentic American food in an authentic American atmosphere, Meeder's is one place to do so. And I did. Half of the tables were taken up with locals catching up on the latest happenings - or maybe complaining about how New York City is still bleeding them dry, with the support of the morons in Albany. You never know. It appears to be a mom-and-pop operation, with a businesslike Mom handling the money and an excitable Pop waiting the tables. A Norman Rockwell picture come to life. I had the quarter pound burger, with chips and a pickle on the side. The patty was pretty good, done medium well. And not much else. Unlike a chicken sandwich, which does not need extra stuff to make it taste good, burgers do need extras like lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, bacon, roasted garlic, pico de gallo, and others to add to the taste. And this burger simply did not have enough. A little pricey. On the other hand, remember what I wrote about NYC bleeding Upstate and Western NY dry? Smart people are moving out of the state, if they can sell their houses. There is not much money to go around here. Meeder's pricing their food $1 higher than other places is how they stay in business. Meeder's Restaurant. Go for the living history, and take the food for what it is. America, Bless God.

This is a place we found on Yelp for Bfast when we were in town for a girls trip to visit wineries…read morein the area. It was easy to find. Plenty of parking. Friendly staff. Menu is not too big. Good choices from eggs, omelette, pancakes and waffles. I chose the chorizo hash. I am told that was homemade where the corned beef hash is not. The chorizo had a nice heat. The potatoes and eggs were good too. Someone ordered banana pancakes, the chorizo Benedict, the frittata, and the sausage and gravy. All enjoyed their bfast. The sausage gravy was huge. Special nod to the home fries. They are good! Prices not too bad. About average if not a bit cheaper than most places. I'd go back. Everyone had a good Bfast and we enjoyed ourselves.

We went there for brunch and our onelet and breakfast sandwiches we ordered were delicious. The…read moreservice was great as well. I love supporting local businesses like this one!

I visited Triple D's in the Erie Flagship Food Hall on a Monday evening. There were a few patrons…read moreeating and waiting right in front of the stand and I could see and smell the food being prepared. I was drawn to the menu because of the variety. I recorded to try a burger since I don't each them often. I got the RKA Rodeo Burger with French fries. The burger is topped with pepper jack cheese, onion rings, bacon and bbq sauce .... WOWZA!!!! The brother came out hot, Fresh and very tasty I loved the cheese combo and onion rings topping. The fries were fresh, hot and crispy. The serving was quite generous as well. The owner was friendly and fast with his service. I highly recommend you check out Flagship and Triple D's, they won't disappoint!

Dined here w hubby on Fri. prior to the Seawolves game. Delish gyro filled w tender lamb and…read morehomemade sauce, generous portion of fresh cut fries; hubby enjoyed a large portion of chicken tenders, tender onion rings and house made sweet bbq dipping sauce. Chef/proprietor gifted us w a "wrap" filled w tender chicken, collard greens, elbow noodles & mmmm dipping sauce. A perfectly delectable & filling dinner-with the added bonus of using our Kiwanis Card! We will return!!

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.