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.

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.

Had a great breakfast at Bay and Berry. I tried the omelet (you can choose 3 toppings), and it was…read morehuge and satisfyingly fluffy. Get the potato pancake as your side, you'll thank me. The classic pancake with butter and maple syrup is also delicious. They also have a nice selection of baked goods on display and serve alcoholic drinks. The restaurant was bustling during late morning service, but the server was attentive and the place was very clean. Will definitely be back.

Not the greatest not the worst. No real syrup and French toast had so much cinnamon stuffed inside…read moreit was dry!

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.

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 2 daughters (15 & 10) and I visited Avanti's and really enjoyed it! I got the Avanti's muffin…read moreand it was delicious! I also got a pancake to try them out and I'm glad I did. It was so fluffy and had a great taste. My oldest got a waffle with strawberries and she said it was one of the best waffles she's had. I tried some and I agree! My youngest got a cheeseburger and fries and she thoroughly enjoyed them! Our waitress was so friendly and very attentive. I love the ambience of the place. We will definitely visit again when we are back in Erie!

Great traditional style diner for breakfast. Service was…read moreexcellent, they were always around for a coffee heater. Big potions cooked perfectly.

Always a nice experience at Cracker Barrel regardless of locations. This one in Erie is no…read moreexception. My only criticism is: the meatloaf was lukewarm. We arrived at 7 pm, so it's kinda late, which might have had something to do with the food not being heated up properly.

They must have lost our order. It took dinner two hours. We used to frequent Cracker Barrel but not…read moreany more

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!

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.

Friendly service. Great prices. Different than your usual food truck food. Unique and yummy items…read more Would definitely recommend!

Thank you so much for coming to our block party!! The food…read moreis amazing!!! I cannot decide if I want sweet or savory but with you all, I don't have to choose. All delicious. Service is prompt and polite. Thanks for being so easy going and helpful with arrangements and set up. Truly made our party a success.