In our quest to find the best of western New York restaurants for the best soups and Chili's we…read morestopped along the way to the Miller House located in Alden, NY. This amazing little diner is just what we were looking for this cold and rainy afternoon. Simply, cozy, warm and inviting. Their homemade chili exceeded our expectations. Full, hearty and perfect temp their chili hit the spot. Instant comfort food. Do you have a favorite place for us to check out? If so, put it in the comments below. The restaurant and yourself will be entered in the grand prize drawing. What do you have to lose? Tag your friends, the restaurant of choice and let's take this journey in finding the best of WNY restaurants. Thank you Nancy and the Miller House Team for a wonderful lunch from the The Essence of Travel and Discoveries a KAMAR Media Film Production Company.

The service was great and the prices were pretty good. I had a triple stack of french toast and…read morealso ate my friend's bacon. The french toast was $7.99 . The reason I gave it 4 stars is because the coffee was unbelievably strong (for me)

Another local diner that is worth going to! Friendly staff and family feel diner that serves up a…read morereally nice breakfast. We stopped here because a place we were going to was unexpectedly closed...lucky us. I ordered a special, which was peach waffles. I never know if I'm going to get canned fruit or not, but these were a large amount of tasty fresh peaches beautifully arranged on top of a tasty waffle. I liked their coffee as well! Service was friendly and fast. We met people there and didn't feel uncomfortable staying and talking for a bit. Restaurant seemed to be filled with families and locals enjoying their time here. We will be back

Cute little place for breakfast. Reasonable prices, great food, large portions (Kaboodle Cakes are…read moremassive!) The service was friendly and attentive. Will be back for dinner another day.

Took us a bit to find this place but so glad we did!! We drove up and were greeted by people…read moretending to the grounds, there were menus they said we could call but would get someone to come, and she did right away. She took our order, we sat in the chairs out front enjoying the nice day. Our food came promptly, it smelled so good we ate in the parking lot - it was so goood!!! Definitely make this a place on your go to list!

The table was absolutely amazing and delicious. The food is made with love, and you can definitely…read moretaste that. If I didn't live in Florida, I would eat here every day. After I ate that tres leches, my taste buds were dancing for Jesus!

The customer service was 10/10! Very attentive and accommodating, my review is only 2 stars because…read moretheir page is currently false advertising. I chose to eat here from out of town because of the food posted on their yelp page. Their menu consists of one burger, one sandwich, one salad, wings, and apps. They have a specials board, which I ordered off of. The food I saw repeated on their yelp page was nowhere to be found on the menu on-site. And while the food was good bar food, I left with severe bloating and gas after eating a wrap and potatoes. The food comes served in a bar basket with tissue paper, not on a plate. Our server let us know the restaurant closed within the last year and that there were hopes to reopen or expand the business in the future.

Delicious food all made from scratch! Service was great. Would definitely recommend checking it out!read more

Great family owned restaurant located up on the mountain side with indoor & outdoor seating…read moreavailable. There's a jukebox inside to play music off your phone to set a mood. Small located in the front but we decided for one of their tables inside. The staff were very nice and the food was very filling. My turkey sandwich was stacked high with fresh meat and the chipotle sauce gave it a little heat. My fiancé's chicken sandwich had a nice juicy breaded chicken breast on top which overloaded the bun

If you get a chance to eat here you won't be disappointed. Very friendly place and great food…read more Good portions.

We had an impromptu family reunion this morning at the Iron Kettle. The lovely and extremely…read morecapable Amy did a fantastic job tending to our group of about 20. The food was spot on today. My last visit, the food was lacking the usual magic, but today my faith was restored. The Iron Kettle serves breakfast and lunch. On weekends they also serve dinners. I'd recommend the Iron Kettle to satisfy your diner craving.

Nice little place. Very basic menu. Limited drink options. Overall was a nice experience.read more

We had such an amazing experience here! We went on a Sunday and the parking lot looked completely…read morepacked -- we almost second-guessed going in. I'm so glad we didn't! There were still tables available inside, so don't let a full parking lot scare you away. Do not skip the fried green tomato appetizer- to die for! I ordered the Sunday prime rib special with a loaded baked potato and asparagus, and it was absolutely to die for. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and such a great portion. My husband had the chicken risotto and loved every bite. We heard regulars talking about how amazing the desserts are. We were too full this time but next time I'm excited to try the bread pudding! The bartender/manager was incredibly kind and knowledgeable, which made the experience even better. The whole place has such a cozy, welcoming vibe. We enjoyed every part of our meal and can't wait to come back!

Lovely neighborhood diner and bar. The owner greeted us…read moreupon arrival. Our waitress promptly greeted us and took our drink orders. She was very attentive throughout our visit. Open for lunch and dinner, menu has a nice variety. We both selected the home made IroNTon Burger, half pound patty on a brioche roll with bacon jam, garlic aioli, arugula, brie & fried shallots. Served with crispy fries, this meal was cooked to perfection. Absolutely delicious. The owner visits his customers, checking that everything is alright, treating customers as if they were his family. The establishment is quite charming. Recently remodeled, it does have the original bar. Old time NT memorabilia can be found within. Plenty of parking, too. If you want to dine in a lovely restaurant with excellent service and home cooked food, the IroNTon is the place to be. Happy dining. Happy Holidays.

New to me restaurant in East Aurora. (but closer to the Marilla town line ) . This is a solid 4…read morestar place for the following reasons ... Pros - 1. The prices - all very reasonable 2. Very nice patio with heaters 3. The delicious roast beef dinner I got with homemade mashed potatoes . Perfect comfort meal! Cons- 1. Service was slow(ish) and they couldn't do separate checks as there was only 1 server for the entire patio on a Friday night . 2. My side salad was weak - even had that core of the romaine lettuce in it . I barely ate any of it, but didn't like the soup option (Manhattan clam chowder ) to send it back that night . 3. My friend's steak sandwich was lackluster, but everyone else seemed to like their food . I'd go back to try something else on the menu - but man that Roast beef was so good , maybe I would just get that again!

I keep asking myself why I don't come here more often…read more Over the years, I have never had a bad meal at this place. Plus, if you're just stopping for a drink, the bar has always been pretty fun - always a nice group of locals, down to earth folk here. The menu was a really good mix of options with plenty of choices for everyone, no matter what you're in the mood for. Located just a short hop outside of East Aurora, I always find it's worth my drive from Williamsville to do a little shopping in town and grab a lunch or dinner at Kodiak Jack's. My latest choice was the prime rib and stuffed hot pepper sandwich. It was some of the most tender prime rib I have ever had on a sandwich. Chicken wings were half price, so we started with wings as an appetizer to split between us. The wings had a nice light crisp on the outside, and were tender and juicy on the inside. Perfection. Portions are hardy, there's no skimping here. If you're looking for a new restaurant option and want to turn it into an afternoon, drive on out to East Aurora and see some of the most beautiful shops and have a lovely meal.

How can you beat 50 cent wing night? While you won't mistake these wings for a top tier wing joint…read morethe weekday special made it worthwhile. Unfortunately they ran out of Miller High Life but we toughed it out. Waitress was friendly and attentive on a busy night.

We just moved to Alden and this was one of our first local restaurants we wanted to try. The…read moreatmosphere is very cozy. Feels like an authentic tavern from the past. The bar and seating area are separated which I like. The food was good, but left more to be desired. Nobody at our table enjoyed the stuffed mushrooms. The burger and quesadilla were solid. And the French onion soups were also okay. The order of Chicken fingers looked to be enough for a small army, that will always be great! The service was good and attentive All in all a decent spot. Would come back for a small dinner and a drink on a night nobody knows what they want, but it wouldn't be our first choice.

Popular place for breakfast lunch and dinner. Extensive menu never disappointing…read more Service fast and friendly Cute place with showcase of incredible desserts! Highly recommend whether you are local or just traveling through reasonable prices

We have been going to Aunt Millie's for 30+ years and usually love everything! ( pot roast is my…read morefavorite). Today we had breakfast late about 10:30. very watery scrambled eggs, toast barely warmed and definitely not fresh sour dough and home fries that I asked for crispy were no different than my husband's who specified not crispy. I will definitely go back but positively not satisfied today. 1-14-26