Food is always good here. It's a cute little spot with friendly cashiers. My favorite so far has…read morebeen the pistachio filled croissant.

This place is first a bakery serving up beautifully well done items with a wide variety. Coffee…read morehowever, is pretty standard and clearly not their specialty. Overall, I feel this establishment is a nice addition to to the downtown Erie scene.

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.

Attended a conference in Erie last year and found Gen City Dinor my first morning. It was so good…read moreI went back every day. Leftba great review. Driving through Erie again, looking forward to another great breakfast, but alas, the sign on the door said " closed due to technical difficulties, see you tomorrow." So sad. Checked Yelp for an alternative. Bay and Berry had an even better rating and was close by. No comparison to Gem. Feels like a chain. Its bright & shiny, food was mediocre. For example, how can a biscuit to too hot to eat AND soggy? Very pedestrian and disappointing. Oh well.....

E&F is a clean, welcoming, community-forward coffee shop located in downtown Erie. It's the kind of…read moreplace where every detail feels intentional & inclusive, from the local vendors they highlight to the rotating art exhibits on the wall. The space itself is small enough to feel cozy with plenty of seating options, including high-top and low-top tables, two couches, and a bar along the front window, which is great for people who want to spend some time there. There are plenty of outlets and two private bathrooms, both stocked with sanitary products. Drink wise, you won't find an elaborate list of over the top designer lattes here but they do have a seasonal beverage or two and a variety of syrups (rose, lavender, caramel, etc) you can add to enhance your drink. I'm a sucker for their mocha. It's so rich and delicious without being heavy or overly sweet. They also have some baked goods & some of the best ice cream sandwiches I've ever had. Recently, Ember & Forge installed a free food pantry outside, another reflection of their deep commitment to our community. It's easy to feel good supporting a business like that.

Great spot to grab a quick coffee - they also had some fun bakery items. Service was lovely!read more

Used to come here every week when I was in school. If possible I like to stop by when I'm in town…read more Staff are always friendly and the food is always perfect. I don't know what they put in the pancakes but they might be the best I've ever had.

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.

Great concept. Solid location. Lackluster impression. We…read morehave been telling our friends about Enrique's, since we've known them. We planned a weekend in Erie (from Northeast Ohio) and a stop here for lunch was intended to be a highlight. Imagine our shock, dismay and a bit of anger when we arrived to find Enrique's closed. Every app we checked showed them to be open. They were not... But a lot of other businesses were closed as well. Doesn't seem to make sense on a Saturday? The places that were open were not busy, so maybe it's a weekday spot... Hours should be posted accordingly. However, there were bright spots! The cheese steak place was cooking a delicious looking sandwich, when I walked by. Our friends really enjoyed their noodle bowls, as well. We decided to order from the Dominican restaurant and her food was AMAZING! Roasted pork, mixed rice and fried sweet plantains. Flavor was out of this world. The pizza place has a solid selection of drafts. I had a cider that was excellent.

What a GREAT space for the Erie community to come and support some really great restaurants!!! We…read morefound ourselves being envious of the space and wishing we had something like this back home. The osace was well laid out, offered a great variety of food options and the bar was a great place to relax with a cold beer and eat the food we grabbed. I can't wait to come back!

Place is small, cute, and has wonderful service. Definitely a place the locals go. It's clean,…read morefriendly and a true 5 star gem In the heart of the city. I got the eggs Benedict, they were pretty good. The star of the show is definitely the "smash browns" perfectly grilled almost burnt but with perfect flavor and crunch.

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.

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

Food is amazing and staff is very friendly! If you love breakfast this is the place to go. I highly…read morerecommend this place!

Had an amazing dinner at Shoreline Bar & Grille. I went with their Blackened Walleye sandwich…read more... It was perfect. Buttery toasted bun. Fish was perfectly cooked. Caper tartar sauce was great. 10/10, probably my favorite thing I ate this weekend while visiting Erie. Also tried the Shrimp & Crab Roll. This was great. Served cold. Good option as well. Overall, great time here. Service was great. Food was amazing. Beer was cold.

Gave it a second chance, and it was much better this time! The fish tacos (mahi mahi fish) were…read morereally good, and the fries were seasoned perfectly. For apps, we tried the guacamole, which was refreshing, but the portion could be larger--it wasn't enough for the amount of chips. There were three of us, and we had to order two servings, and still had chips leftover. Honestly, it's not my number one choice, but it's a decent option for a casual weeknight dinner or apps. Service was impeccable.