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    Flood City Cafe

    4.6 (64 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    cup of House Coffee

    awesome giant space for a coffee shop. Cup of coffee was quality and the chai latte was well made! Easily connected to WiFi and put in a work shift for a couple hours. Clean restrooms. Easy street parking outside. Enjoyed it. Thank you!

    a cup of ice cream with toppings
    Amber V.

    Great and friendly service! The inside was very cozy, and we loved sitting by the fireplace. Maybe wish there was a scannable menu, it was hard to see the menu posted. Our drinks were also excellent.

    Iced Coffee with Oat Milk, Cinnamon, & Brown Sugar
    Gregg S.

    Service was great. Great view of the shop from above as I sipped coffee upstairs. Thanks guys!

    A yummy Dagwood sandwich!
    Lynne H.

    My husband and I had lunch here today. It was terrific! My husband had a Dagwood sandwich which was so large he couldn't finish it. I had a chicken wrap. Both were yummy. Also we each had a cup of the house blend coffee. It was delicious! Their muffins were too tempting. We shared one with chocolate chips. The staff was super friendly. The decor in the cafe was very inviting. Today we ate outside on the front porch because we had our dog with us. He was given a couple of dog biscuits and a nice bowl of water. We wish this cafe were closer. We'd go once a week. If you get to Johnstown, PA don't forget to eat there

    Live music, Saturday night. Open until 10pm...don't know why yelp says it's closed on Saturdays.
    Noah O.

    Having spent the year traveling the country, large cities and small towns, I was rather taken back by Flood City Cafe. This is not the type of coffee/panini shop you'd expect to find in a large city - it's better. The first thing that strikes you is the ambiance. Two story tall ceiling, gentle but adequate lighting, open floor plan, not crowded allowing plenty of room to walk as well as sit. There is second level to the cafe with four leather chairs for lounging, reading, sipping on coffee, or whathaveyou. A dedicated stage for live music that fits comfortably into a recess in the room. The menu is pretty decent. Serving breakfast, sandwiches, salad, paninis, soup and other sides. Menu is akin panera bread. They also have bagals, cakes, muffins and other pastries from a local bakery. Generally, a great place for adults, young and old, to come and chill, read, have a meal or snack, listen to live music, and feel warm and relaxed. DRIVE THROUGH ALSO!

    Must try snickers latte

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    Great food, service and eclectic vibe. Bright spot on an otherwise gloomy Saturday am.

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    Great place to relax and meet with friends for a cup of coffee. The staff were really nice and helpful.

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    This place rules. So hard. Everything is too notch. Killer staff. Seriously, great people.

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    Good Dagwood sandwich and cool vibe. Very enjoyable local shop. Would return if in town again.

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    Good portion size great atmosphere and really good food sandwiches salads and soups for the price that you pay

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    Clean, comfortable, and tasty. Vegetarian (not vegan) sandwiches and soup available.

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    Excellent Pizzanini! Great coffee. Nice place to just sit and chat while enjoying lunch.

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    This is an amazing little coffee shop, and they have great food too. The building is super cool too.

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    4.9(11 reviews)
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    Tried Laurel &Grouse recently and it completely blew me away. I went in curious and came out a fan!…read more * Started with the Spicy TunaCrudo -- fresh, light, and with just the right amount of heat. * Then the Smoked Chicken Pierogies -- such a clever nod to local tradition, and they nailed it . * For the main, the Pappardelle with PorkRagu and whipped ricotta was creamy, savory, and comforting -- seriously more of that anytime . Everything tastes homey but polished, like what you'd cook for a special dinner. The vibes are chill but smart -- great spot dropped right into downtown. I've already been back twice!

    Laurel & Grouse is a hidden gem tucked away in the heart of Johnstown! Upon entering, you are…read moregreeted with smiling faces and helpful hands. The servers and front of house workers are pleasant and eager to help. The restaurant is rather small with very little seating and a small bar. I had a group of 7 for our Supper Club and they took us shortly after opening so that they could better serve us. Our waitress was super helpful with suggestions and answered any questions that we had about the menu. She was helpful and accommodating, not to mention patient with all of our questions! We indulged in multiple appetizers, different entrées, and even dessert. Here's my review of each part of the meal: Smoked Chicken Pierogies: These pierogies were different and delicious. They were super flavorful, but they were unique and worthy of trying! Foccacia: I cannot say enough good things about their foccacia. It was perfectly soft and plump and included 3 unique dipping sauces that blew me away: red pepperonata, whipped ricotta pepper honey, and pomegranate molasses. I couldn't believe how good all of it tasted! Mustard Glazed Salmon: This dish came with butternut squash hummus & grains. The salmon was cooked perfectly and flavored well with the mustard. I didn't love the grains and the hummus was underwhelming, but it was a unique dish. Blackberry & Pumpkin Crepes: These Crepes were flavorful and delicious. The pumpkin was not overly spiced up so this was a perfect light dessert to end our meal. The blackberry Crepes weren't as flavorful but delicious and nice to try. Other people in my group had the fall lasagna, diver scallops, pub burger, and bolognese, and all dishes got rave reviews! I also had a Pumpkin Espresso Martini. The flavor was great. I was disappointed in the overly salted rim and the lack of espresso beans on top, but I'd drink it again because it was delicious overall. This place was a welcomed surprise and the flavor combinations were unique and different. This place is definitely something to talk about!

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    3.7(70 reviews)
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    I'm going to be honest, I have drove past this unassuming building in Johnstown for years without…read moreeven knowing it wasn't deserted, but that it was diamond in the rough. In this part of Johnstown, it definitely is a rough area. Parking is either on street or across the street in a gravel parking lot beneath a billboard. If you do park in that lot, do be carful crossing the street as it can be a busy one. Plus there is a slight curve that a driver might not see you while your rush across the street. Once inside you can tell that it lives up to the bar and grill in its name. It has this look inside that gives off this 80s dining vibe. One that calls back to those eateries once found in the mall. You know, those ones where it's almost too dark to see yourself let alone the menu. One where it is very dark wood, heavy on the brick, and all things that make you feel like your in and old time inn. Once settled at a table, we had our menus in hand and were given some time to look them over. Our server came back, took our drink orders and left us for a few more minutes to finalize our decisions considering the menu. Once we decided orders were place and we just waited for our food to come out. It gave us time to look around the place and take in our surroundings. When we first got here, there weren't many people. As we ordered, there were more and more customers that came in. Filling up the tables and making it feel warmer. We were in the midst of conversation and our food came out. I ordered the Franklin Street Bar & Grill Famous Meatloaf. This comes with a slice of the thickest homemade meatloaf I have ever seen. Plopped on top of a pile of mashed potatoes then topped with fried onion rings and smothered in brown gravy. This thing, even though not exactly as described and pictured, was delicious. Not sure if it is fame worthy as I have never heard of it, but hey, I will make sure to remember this when in the area again. To note, entrees are served with your choice of soup, salad, or applesauce, and comes with a homemade dinner roll. The service here is stellar. They all go out of their way to make you feel welcomed and their memory is like a vice grip. One thing you do need to keep on your toes about here, watch your step. With the dimness and small step ups, it would be easy to trip. They do have signs everywhere, but they can be hard to spot if you aren't aware of your surroundings.

    This place is SUCH a gem in Johnstown. Truly! It's locally owned and the food? Oh the food is out…read moreof the this world! The owner, Dana, is a master at what she does. Whether you come here for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, your tastebuds will thank you and you'll leave with a very full belly. if you come here for breakfast, you can't go wrong with literally thing on the menu. For lunch, the sandwiches and soups are amazing! (They also have soup flights!!!) For dinner I always recommend the sou vide chicken. It's the best chicken in town. The ONLY reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is the wait times for food. Food can up to 45-50 minutes to come out of the kitchen when they are really busy. Now, does that impact the experience? Nope! Enjoy the atmosphere while you wait. It's always well worth it.

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    3.7(114 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Friendly Staff, beautiful decor, private setting, amazing devil eggs & Filet gnocchi Parmesan. Fast…read moreservice.

    Y'all they got rid of the steaks!!!!!! I'm so beyond disappointed. Honestly the whole reason I…read morereturned was for the food envy of not ordering the steak the last time I was there. So now....I have been here various times and the food before was excellent. There also appeared to be much more variety before. It doesn't appear now that the restaurant staff and menu supports the initial idea of the place so the whole speakeasy vibe and is now lost in translation. The service this time was good albeit we had another new server so it kind of scares me that on more than one occasion our server was new. It doesn't appear to be a place where they can retain staff. In addition the place was pretty empty, so you would expect The servers to be extra attentive which did not appear to be the case. The food this time was not even memorable. My husband had some salad thing which was pretty standard. But this time nothing wowed me like the first or second time since the original options were greatly reduced or removed. Really kind of sad to see the whole vision for this place to fall apart. I'd say with the menu options now and the standard of service. They are better to scale back completely and rebrand as a lunch spot. Reduce the prices and put out cheaper lunch options. It's giving "it could have been love but it's over now..." Overall would not recommend this place for dinner or couples. But maybe a cool lunch spot for working professionals or ladies who lunch.

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    French onion pierogies.

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    3.5(48 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Ended up here before a concert at the War Memorial because we couldn't get into our first choice,…read moreScott's by Dam. We didn't have a reservation but they were able to seat us after a few minutes. The hostess mentioned that service would be faster if we chose the buffet since we told her we were going to the concert. We arrived at 5:30 and the concert was at 7:00 so we thought we had plenty of time. We ordered cocktails and our food at the same time. I opted for the buffet, which I could access immediately, and my friend chose a Caesar salad and a cup of soup. We waited about 20 minutes for the drinks to come and thought maybe they'd bring her food at the same time. But that didn't arrive until 6:20. For a cup of soup that they scooped out of a pot and a simple salad. Unfortunately the salad was inedible when it came because the romaine was limp and drenched in dressing. To their credit, when my friend pointed out that she couldn't eat it, the server immediately offered to take it off the check. We eventually got out of the restaurant at 6:45 with enough time for our 5 minute walk to the venue. The buffet was okay, nothing stellar. I knew going in that buffets aren't going to be as good as off the menu items, but I took a look at it before I ordered and thought it would be ok. It was only $17, so it was not a expensive gamble. Nice salad greens tossed with Cucumber, tomato and red onions plus some pickled red cabbage as a topper. Hot foods were mashed potatoes and gravy, fried chicken , Swedish Meatballs, and mixed sautéed vegetables. It was all good tasting and I was satisfied with it, just not wowed. My friend thought the soup was more French Onion than French mushroom. But she liked the ooey gooey cheese on top. Our cocktails were from the seasonal menu and were probably the best part of our meals. I had a Harvest Star and she had a Pilgrims Punch. Mine was bourbon based and hers, tequila. And for $7.00 very well priced. Because of the lag in service and the poor quality of the Caesar salad, I am rating this a 3 star experience. The restaurant itself was clean and comfortable. The decor was typical hotel restaurant, low lighting and spacious seating areas.

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