Tiny place, Cash only, and there is only one small cooktop, so it takes a bit to get your food BUT as long as you know what you're getting into, this place is fantastic! Food was perfectly cooked to order and it felt like everyone knows each other! The whole restaurant sang happy birthday to a little girl. The pancakes and sausage links are worth the wait alone. This is what a good diner is all about. Heritage, community, great service and great food. read more

Nice quaint little diner. You are greeted with a smile by a lady that just feels like your grandma. I'm assuming that was Gina. Place was busy around 11:30am. Went with my son who got a BLT on a bagel and blueberry pancake. I had a taste: BLT was on point and the pancake tasted buttery and fresh. My patty melt was cooked well and tasted great. I added some A1 with it and that made it even better. Glad I stopped by this place. read more

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It was my first time here and it won't be my last! This was a small little place, but we talked right in and sat down on a Saturday morning. There's also a small parking lot as well. Make sure you pay attention to the hours because they are very limited. And it's cash only!!! They told us there is only one chef (Gina's nephew, I think) so it takes a while. I appreciated the heads up, but I felt like the wait time was extremely reasonable! Coffee was good and refilled often. The home fries were so buttery and delicious! You can get them with or without unions cooked in them. My French toast was so cinnamon-y and great. My husband enjoyed his omelette as well. And they thick rye toast was delicious. We enjoyed talking with Gina too. She told us how the building is 98 years old with its original windows! She said we have to come back to try a BLT or hamburger. I really loved hearing her stories! This place was more than a diner. It was a sense of community. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Food was excellent. Ambiance is perfect for a Diner. Service was slow, but it was explained that they have one cook and one small griddle. I would go back, but anticipating a longer visit. read more

Gina actually runs Gina's Place! A friendly matron who immediately makes you feel welcome and appreciated. For the true local diner experience, sit at the bar and make conversation with friendly people of Cleveland; they're all happy to chat about whatever comes up. Exactly what I needed after a 24 hour journey from the South Pacific. Started with butter coffee; real tasty butter. I debated between Steak and Eggs or the Western Omelet. Gina couldn't help, "They're both really good." I went with a traditional omelet as it came with coffee and pancakes. Adding bacon was a good idea. I'm glad I indulged in blueberry pancakes; delightful. I personally recommend this local diner. Add the habanero salsa to anything you get and you will be happy; tasty, not spicy at all. read more

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Excellent prices. Food came out piping hot and fresh. Best breakfast sausage I've ever eaten. Nice thick slices of rye toast and fantastic breakfast potatoes!! read more

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I had a western omelet and it was excellent. Plus it came with two blueberry pancakes.

Absolutely awesome little diner! The staff was great! Our waitress quickly took our drink order and came back quickly for our food order. I believe the owner came over and talked to us for a few minutes also. It's a small place with a retro feel from when I was young. The parking area is small, but well worth a stop. I had the sausage and cheese omelette with wheat toast and a side of home fries. The home fries are the ABSOLUTE BEST that I've ever had. I will definitely be paying this diner a visit again in the future! read more

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Great little place. Everything is freshly made so if you order the potatoes, you'll wait for them. Very I expensive. Staff are friendly and efficient. read more

I've been here twice for breakfast. and the food is awesome. Standard breakfast includes the signature potatoes. It's an old small place with a diner feel been around for many decades. Prices are around an amazing $12ish. Coffee is great . mmmm. read more

Love this place!! Great food and Great people!!! Owner is fantastic, good prices. Breakfast food is all the comfort of home cooked

Amazing family owned mom and pop place with scratch food. Don't be in a hurry, but enjoy the cozy atmosphere and wonderful food.

I have been going here religiously for two years. Hands-down the best and hottest prepared breakfast in Cleveland. Gina is there to greet you and welcome you to her restaurant. Greg is the chef and is by far the best I found around. Do not miss this place. read more

Gina's Place - Diners Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Best place in town for breakfast or lunch. Great food, friendly people and ambience that's takes me back to my childhood.

Gina's is a magnificent find. It's a cash only, small menu, "dive" of magnificent caliber. I do not really classify as a dive only that is a small place, very limited seating, but it has that truly remarkable family owned field. I have brought my sons here a couple of times and we've enjoyed their pancakes, eggs, breakfast meats, omelettes, and every visit proves to be just as nice as the previous. They're only open select hours, but if you have a chance, I recommend you stop in. read more

Gina's Place - Eggs and ham - Diners Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Excellent little place attended by the very owner. Gina's drawing is also the restaurant's logo; when I realized that the sweet old lady bringing my food was also the lady from the restaurant's funny logo, she stole a big smile from me (something very hard to do). Gina made me feel at home having breakfast with my own family. read more

Great Service!!! Best breakfast food in Cleveland. Eggs & omelettes are perfect every time!!! HOME FRIES ARE TO-DIE-FOR (ask for extra-crispy)!!!!!!!!! Prices are beyond reasonable, but beware before you go, CASH ONLY!!!!!!!!! You'll be happy you went!!!!!!!!! My go-to-breakfast joint! The luncheon Burgers are just as W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L!!! read more

Food is so delicious. I was pleasantly surprised. Definitely deserve 5 stars. You can taste the love they put into their food.

Great local spot! Stopped here for a late breakfast/early lunch at 11am before my 1pm flight (the CLE airport is only 9-10 minutes away). It's a small place and the parking lot is super tight but we found a spot and grabbed a table right away. Gina (the owner) is super sweet and the service all around was friendly. The atmosphere here is just great...we even overheard a gentleman eating solo invite another solo gentleman to sit at his table with him - such a great thing to see! The menu is basic and has all the favorites - and it's cash only. My mom was feeling lunch (they begin serving lunch at 11am) so she got a BLT and upgraded from the chips to fries and said it was delicious. I had a simple egg (poached) and wheat toast and coffee. The coffee was great and the egg wasn't exactly poached but for the price it was all good. Thank you, Gina! read more

Gina's Place - Poached egg and wheat toast in foreground, BLT and fries in the background - Diners Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Small homey dinner. Good food & good prices served up daily . Always busy , taking good care of their customers !

Very friendly cozy place with good food. Would stop back when in the area. The owner was super nice.

Outstanding fresh Breakfast selections Great service Coffee cup never empty Small dining room seats very well Great regular customers Highly recommended !! read more

Cash Only. I say this first because every other review seems to end with that note and I missed it! I was on travel and craving my usual egg sandwich for breakfast. I had another place picked out near the hotel. But after getting my Starbucks, this place came up closer. Oh what a gem!!!! I highly recommend. I called ahead and the owner took my order over the phone. He asked lots of questions. (How I like the egg, type of cheese, packaging, etc.) . It was nearly ready when I arrived. Then I discovered the cash only. They said to bring the $3.50 later. So nice. So trusting. Of course I came back later with the money. Now onto the food. Probably one of the best egg sandwich's ever! So delicious. Buttery toast, classic american cheese, bacon good, egg fine perfectly. I highly recommend this place! read more

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This is such a cute little spot. Gina was super friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was really good, as was the coffee. I would recommend. Good eats and low prices make me happy. read more

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Local, authentic diner...limited seating so get in early and often. Gina greets you like a regular, she makes you feel like you are sitting in your moms kitchen. The menu is simple, made to order and the breakfast potatoes are to die for. Order in or take it to go, you will not be disappointed. CASH ONLY. read more

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HIDDEN GEM!!! If you ain't looking for this place, you will drive right by without seeing it. But, this breakfast and lunch spot is a dream come true. All of the breakfast specials are food and beverage for set price (not breakfast plus $2.50 to $3.00 for your coffee). It is a tiny place with everything being made from scratch by one guy in the kitchen. Remember, he is going to give your order all of his attention in order. On this trip, I enjoyed Steak and eggs - done to perfection. This plate comes with homemade hash browns and I opted for them with onions and toast. I was full and was able to skip lunch. Can't beat the value as this special is priced at under $10.00 with my coffee. Thank You Gina!!! read more

I cannot believe this place does not have 1000 5 star reviews It's a amazing bare bones diner serving breakfast and lunch. It's like if your grandmother had a counter serve kitchen Food is great and service is amazing read more

Amazing Breakfast and service. A most go to in Cleveland. Perfect little spot. Had the steak and eggs. Food came out fast. Go give it a try

Absolutely love this place . The food is great and everyone is so nice . This is family owned and they take great care of you when you come . Prices are cheep for what you get . A well loved Fairview favorite place in our city. Make sure to say hello to Gina when you go . read more

Stopped for a quick breakfast on an errand running mission. Great old time diner atmosphere. Very small and cozy. No frills. Super friendly staff. Gina is on-site working. This place has been in business 59 years. Local hangout with amazing big breakfast choices. The sausage links are to die for! Not those skinny little shriveled type but fat juicy butcher style links. Light fluffy on the inside and just a touch crisp out the French Toast is a great choice. Coffee refilled often and with a smile. We sat at the counter but there are several small tables also. Cash only please and I wouldn't go with a big group. Parking right out front. You won't go away hungry or disappointed. read more

This is a small, local favorite that deserves all the accolades it gets! The two days I went for breakfast Gina was actually there greeting guests like friends and pouring coffee. I got three eggs cooked perfectly "over easy", the best sausage links I ever had , and a pile of freshly fried potatoes with onions. All of this complemented with delicious rye toast. All this with coffee for ten bucks! As a frequent traveler I try to find local places and this is one of my best breakfast finds in the US! read more

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I chose Gina's based on the wonderful Yelp review. Once again Yelp comes through with a great place. We went for breakfast with 2 adults and 3 teenage boys. It is small, but we found a table for two right at the end of the counter (the original counter for almost 100 years) where the boys sat. (Gina did offer us a table but we were comfortable.) The boys had breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, and oatmeal. (The oatmeal is only served til noon. It was the BEST with all the fixins!) My friend had a veggie omelet and I had special #1. The home fries were so good and definitely add the grilled onions. They had all the sauces if you need condiments and the hospitality was abundant. Gina herself gave our boys coloring books to occupy themselves while we urged them to put their phones away. With the great food and fabulous home-welcoming feel, we'd go back in a heartbeat! read more

Gina's Place - Miss Gina with our baseball boys - Diners Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Wow Wow eeeee! This be the Restaurant for me! I've been going here for years and I can't say enough about Gina's service and Greg's cooking. OMG, to have real boiled potatoes chilled overnight and then cut just right be fried in real butter until golden brown with some onions ( optional ) turns this little Diner into , my "Smellovision " !! Now add three big, unfat sausages or bacon or ham and eggs as you wish with unlimited coffee and... Sorry Folks, I had to leave and go there right now! Tom Bindernagel N. Olmsted read more

What a great little place. *Cash only, so be prepared.* This little diner has delicious food, good coffee, & a nice ambiance. Gina is a kind soul who looks after each customer & each meal. My plate-2 eggs over easy, potatoes, bacon, toast & coffee - was simple & delicious. The price was very reasonable. Parking is limited. I plan on returning here often. If you like small, locally owned places with great food, add this diner to your list. read more

My fiancé and I were on a trip and stopped at Gina's Place for breakfast. The highlights of our experience at Gina's place were the blueberry pancakes, the western omelette, the prices, and Gina! Gina was so friendly and took great care of us. We will definitely come back the next time we are in town. read more

Gina's Place - Western omelette, potatoes, and blueberry pancakes. - Diners Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Such a little gem! Walking through the door, you immediately go back in time to a small, quaint, homey diner. The food is always good and for an absolute steal! The lovely staff, including Gina, make it an enjoyable time with conversation that makes you feel like you're family. The building has been around since the 20s and has been Gina's Place for over 30 years. Check the hours as they're a bit limited sometimes, and make sure to bring cash. Definitely a must-visit on the west side. read more

Great little diner with a row of stools at the counter and a half dozen tables for 2-6. Seems like lots of locals patronize the place. Only open morning to 1:00 pm, so primarily breakfast place with some sandwiches and burgers thrown in for a quick lunch. Western omelet and home fries were tasty and coffee was pleasantly strong. Surprising selection of toasts and hot sauces. Right on Lorain Rd. but feels like secret nook. Would retun. read more

Great Place! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND! So delighted that our small group of ladies found this gem on a recent outing! The Staff treated us like friends. Very accommodating to our needs. Delicious home cooked food at a MOST reasonable price. We will definitely be back on another adventure! Can not say enough about this place except wish they had locations near each of us: Seven Hills, Garfield Hts, Twinsburg, Macedonia- the closest is N. Ridgeville! But well worth the ride! read more

Cute small and down hone diner in Ohio. Looked up reviews to find a place for breakfast after landing in Cleveland and on our way to take our daughter to college in Kent. If you like diner style meals and historic pictures then come to Gina's. We met Gina too. She's a spunky and adorable lady. Ambiance: it's small, a little right and dated decor BUT that adds to the character of the place. Pictures and articles about the restaurant, the owner and the area that gives you a feel for years gone by. Service: we had a shy but sweet waitress. Service was good, timely and she was good at anticipating needs to provide Silverware, refills on drinks & syrups without us asking. Trust me this is such a big thing for me. Servers don't seem to do this anymore unless you're at a fine dining establishment so this is always something that I notice. Good job. Gina is like your granny next door. She's so precious and she was very sweet, chatty and really enjoyed meeting her guests. Food: everything was YUM. It was filling and good sized portions. I don't think we were able to eat it all either. Bacon was thick and crispy- the best kind. Pancakes light n fluffy. And the coffee was palatable. I'm from WA - the home of starbucks - so I am a coffee snob. But it was a good cup o' joe read more

Gina's Place - Me (gina) & Gina the owner. Come by and say hi and have some good pancakes n bacon. - Diners Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Fun Mother's Day brunch! They close at 11 so be sure to stop in before they do. It's a classic cute diner so do not expect endless amount of seating! Loved the cute home feel vibes and the food was a delicious taste that makes you feel like your mother or grandma made the meal. Will for sure be back in a weekend morning when I want some authentic breakfast. read more

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