Wow!!!! What a hidden gem!!!! The chicken wings are huge! And delicious! My new favorite spot! The firecracker shrimp was my favorite! A must have. Presentation of a lemon or some green in the shrimp could make it look more inviting but the flavor takes it all. The tacos i would pass. But great. The special Cuban spring rolls so good! This place is small but big bar and everyone who works there is super nice and so cool. I highly recommend!!! And the story behind keeping the story of the owners wishes to stay open after he past!!!! read more

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A hidden gem! Great food and amazing service. Looking forward to returning here soon to try other things. read more

Lakeshore Cafe - Tempura battered fish. - Soup Near Me - Blasdell, New York

Finally stopped here! Food came out delicious! Reuben was stacked high on golden toasted bread. The seasoned crinkle cut fries were great. The Cuban sandwich was delicious! It comes on freshly made Cuban bread. The shredded pork was flavorful and the thinly sliced ham steak was a nice touch! My favorite Orr was the home style French fries with salt and fresh cracked black pepper! Service was good. They checked on us a couple time to make sure everything was good. The restaurant itself has a nice, simple, nautical theme. Patio seating wasn't available today which stunk because we had great weather. Parking lot is small but seemed adequate for the amount of tables. read more

Lakeshore Cafe - Cuban sandwich and homestyle cut French fries - Soup Near Me - Blasdell, New York

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The food here started out great and, believe it or not, has just been getting progressively better. Fantastic staff as well. The decor is relaxing and you don't need to yell over loud music to have a pleasant conversation. Great experience whether you eat in or take out. read more

Went here the other day and was not impressed with the service or the way the manager and owner responded to another patron. The other customer was polite and kind and was stating that she saw a roach, which a number of us saw, but only one person had the guts to say anything. Upon stating this, the server stated "ok what would you like me to do. It's probably a beetle." When she spoke to the manager, the same attitude followed. In asking to speak with someone else, a man came out and stated "we have no problem with anything. If you don't like it, you can leave, but you must pay for your meal." This was so off putting that we left with her. You don't treat your patrons like this. And you definitely take anyone saying they saw a critter seriously. Definitely do not see myself ever going back. read more

This was our first time visiting. When I grew up in this area back in the 1970s and 80s, this building was home to a dive bar called "Bozo Eddie's". Well, the current management had done a great job turning this location into a clean, updated restaurant and bar. The nautical theme is subtle. We were greeted immediately and were seated. The waitress attended to us right away and took our drink orders. I will say that the menu is kind of limited, but that can be a good thing if the quality is there, and it was. I ordered the short rib street tacos and my wife order Greek salad from the specials board. My tacos had great flavor and the short rib was tender. My wife was impressed with her Greek chicken, also tender. My only complaint is that the drink prices were kind of high. $8 for a draft IPA and the price was not revealed on the drink menu. However, the food prices were fair for the quality. We did enjoy our food and we will be returning, nice job. read more

Good food. Service was excellent. The establishment was super clean. Will go back again

Their Roasted Red Pepper Soup was awesome. Would recommend. Adorable staff. Great service.

I just found out about Lake Shore Cafe. They had great French onion soup! It was intimate & cute with a nice sized bar.

Well here I am again, starving and went to the Lake shore Cafe, (my Friday evening go to). I had the Italian Beef Sandwich. If you haven't had it yet you are definitely missing out! The service was on point, Nick the bartender is very personable and funny. He is very attentive and makes you feel so welcome. I'm around loudness all day and week and it's nice to go out for a meal where you can hear each other talk. The ambiance is warm and inviting and the staff is very friendly. read more

Lakeshore Cafe - Italian Beef Sandwich with fries. - Soup Near Me - Blasdell, New York

my husband and I have become frequent customers of Lakeshore Cafe. My husband always orders the fish fry every Friday. I have tried most of the menu and have never had a bad meal. The onion soup is great, fish fry is fresh and the sides are excellent. Fish is only served on Friday. the Italian beef is great. the atmosphere is casual and seating is limited to about 14 tables. I also like the cleanliness of the restaurant, and it is chef owned. in closing Hailey is a phenomenal server, with Lisa at the bar to welcome you all. A very friendly crew. I don't think you will be disappointed read more

I have been to Lakeshore Cafe quite a few times and the food and service bring me back time and time again. Today I had the grilled chicken sandwich with provolone, arugula, pepperoni and pesto Mayo. The chicken was juicy and tender. I've also had their fish fry which was excellent and their Italian beef Is beyond tender. This is a little gem on the Hamburg Turnpike. The wait staff are very friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone that wants to try something new. Hailey was our waitress and she was wonderful! read more

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Went with my husband at around 3 pm. Very quiet then, only one other table and a take out order. My husband got a bowl of french onion soup. Said the broth was good but way too much cheese. Fine if you like it like that. I got the beer battered haddock fish fry. It was good and generous. The waitresses were friendly. The booths are a step up so be careful getting in and out. Didn't like being able to see into the kitchen when the door swung open. Parking space was fine at that hour. Restaurant is at the corner of Route 5 and Lake Ave. You can access the lot from either street. It was good but we will continue to try other dining establishments. read more

The Food is great here. I had the Tempura Haddock fish fry . It was light and tasty. I liked the Mac salad and the Mayo coleslaw. Also had a cup of the French onion soup. Hubby had Cajun broiled fish with hand cut fries. Hubby has an egg allergy so NO slaw or Mac for him. They did substitute roasted cauliflower instead. He was happy. Service was good. Restaurant is small but still ample seating of booths or tables. They do let you rsvp read more

Lakeshore Cafe - Tempura Haddock fish fry - Soup Near Me - Blasdell, New York

Cassie was a great waitress. The food was fabulous. Nice portions and had a cozy home feeling. We enjoy finding these out of the ordinary gems when we vacation. So much better than chain restaurants The french onion soup was top notch and the Italian sandwich and fries were great. If we are back this way again, we will happily visit this jewel again. read more

WOW! Stopped in randomly passing through! Service was awesome! I have to commend their Beef on Weck! It is an absolute 10/10! Also had the wings and some fries! And a to go box! If you're in the area please try the Beef on Weck!!! read more

Pros- Fresh homade food Friendly staff Cons- ? First time here, In the door we found the establishment to be very clean and bright. The staff is friendly and the menu has lots of great choices. I ordered The Steak Sandwhich with spinach, mushrooms and cheese cooked medium rare with seasoned fries which was very, very good. Bottom Line- Good food, friendly staff. read more

Lakeshore Cafe - Steak Sandwich w/spinach & mushrooms - Soup Near Me - Blasdell, New York

On the way elsewhere a few months ago, I couldn't help but notice the full parking lot at this little nondescript restaurant. That's usually a good sign, so I brought it up for our ladies' monthly lunch, and we were all so pleased with the whole experience. It's by no means a fancy place, but the decor is pleasant enough, and nice and clean. Service was very good. Food was excellent. Fair warning: parking could be a challenge. The lot is fairly small and awkwardly shaped. Our soup aficionados were thrilled with the French onion, which Lake Shore proudly claims as one of the top 5 in WNY, and rightly so. The grilled cheese sandwiches were absolutely huge (pretty much twice the size of a normal grilled cheese), and pronounced delicious. My Cajun shrimp tacos were the best I've had in a long time - maybe ever. Loaded with shrimp, and not those teeny weeny things. Nice, plump, flavorful. Topped with shredded lettuce and cheese, cilantro, pico and Buffalo aioli, they had the perfect amount of spice. I could only manage to finish two, so the third was destined to be the next day's lunch. Our server brought a sheet of foil as well as a box. She said wrapping it in foil would help keep it from getting too soggy. She was right. It was almost as good the following day. It's those little thoughtful touches, along with the great food, that will ensure a return visit from our little lunch bunch. read more

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The food was really delicious, the bartender Nick was extremely friendly and attentive. Great little place for dinner and drinks. May have been one of if not the best fish fry we've ever had. read more

Had to stop at the Lake Shore Cafe after all the great reviews. Very personable and informative server Ashley. Nice to know 2 brothers are co- owners and this is a family run cafe. Loved the contemporary, trendy, "wood" vinyl flooring and grey colored walls. The food?! Yes it was very good. I enjoyed the rock fish tacos. Crispy, breaded, fish on top of cabbage slaw snd topped with some cream sauce. Two tacos. Not enough quantity-wise to satisfy a hungry tummy. So I got tempted to try an appetizer.... That French onion soup was calling my name! An excuse to eat a little more lol. Actually, that French onion soup was delish. Cheesy and savory! Saw it in the "specials" board and glad I did! Oh check their FB page because their specials change per Ashley. My friend ordered the Italian beef sandwich. He said it was tasty. Size-wise it wouldn't have been enough if it wasn't for the seasoned crinkle fries on the side. We had a few drinks - $5 per beer and $6.50 glass of wine, added up to $16 approximately. The total bill with drinks was $54.00 before tip. I would say prices are a bit higher these days - maybe COVID related. But still no complaints. We did enjoy dinner tonight at this cafe. read more

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Best Cuban sandwich I have ever had, and I even dined in Miami and that one was good. But this was another level. Service was great, I would recommend this place to everyone. read more

Lakeshore Cafe - Cuban sandwich - Soup Near Me - Blasdell, New York

We just finished at Woodlawn beach and was looking for something to eat for lunch. After spending all day in the sun, you don't want something overly heavy like pizza and wings, so when we seen this place nearby on Yelp, we rushed right over. It's literally right down the street. What a pleasant surprise this restaurant was! They have a decent menu of sandwhiches and entrees... I'm not sure I would call it a cafe, it's more like a diner. But it has a very modern, beautiful interior and the waitress was very attentive and seemed to enjoy her job. I'm not sure if they get busy through the day, but we went around 3pm on a Monday and we were only there with one other couple. Now then, let's talk food. We got the cherry pepper shrimp as an appetizer. Which was SO SPICY! It was delicious. So delicious that I was almost able to ignore how sloppy the plating was. My husband would have licked the plate if it wasn't frowned upon. Then, we both got the street tacos. I chose the shrimp and they were the most perfection of street tacos. Stuffed with 5 full size shrimp per taco, covered with spicy stewed tomatoes (so flavorful!!) And then topped with a buffalo aioli. I could eat these every day of my life. So light yet filling. Perfect for a beach day. read more

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You would think that the Lake Shore Cafe would be located next to Lake Erie with a wonderful view of sunset, but it's not. Despite the fact that through the window you can see only busy Route 5, the inside the restaurant is nice and quiet. The place is brand new. The combination of colors is soothing and relaxing. The menu is simple. With the list of appetizers, sandwiches and salads, it's easy to make a decision what to order. Whether it is lunch or dinner, there is something for everyone. The daily specials are also an attractive addition. Check what's available in advance using popular social media. Friday is for fish fry. My choice of grilled chicken breast sandwich was perfect. I only had a half portion, but it was enormous. The marinated meat was perfectly grilled. With pepperoni, provolone, roasted tomato and arugula it was tasty and filing. The regular fries came hot and nicely spiced with salt and pepper. The Shrimp and Grits from an appetizer specials menu was also an interesting culinary experience. With hot oil and an unique mix of spices we enjoy every spoonful of it. The traditional fish fry was very good. The portion of flaky battered haddock filet was generous. It came with macaroni salad, coleslaw and choice of french fries. The macaroni salad was classic with the right proportion of all ingredients. We liked it a lot. Unfortunately, the coleslaw wasn't good at all. Hopefully, the chef will go through the recipe again. Not sure it was too much of vinegar or salt or both. I truly enjoyed my dinner. The service was solid and straight forward. The atmosphere possible could be better if some of the lights were dimmable. It was just too bright in my opinion. Next time, if available, I would choose one of the booths with a pretty fixtures hanging over. If you are in the area or going to the nearby Woodland Beach State Park, stop by at Lake Shore Cafe. Try their food in a friendly environment or just grab a delicious sandwich for a picnic later. I heard their cheesecakes are divine. read more

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I came here a few weeks ago and got a full Italian Beef sandwich to go with some fries and a cup of coffee. I initially wanted to work from here and they had some really convenient outlets out front, but the wifi was still coming soon. I ate half of the Italian beef sandwich right away and it was delicious with melted cheese, pepperoncini and it gave the sandwich a welcome and delightful kick. The other half I had for lunch the next day (in the oven) and found it pretty good the day after as well. Preliminary review, I'll definitely update it next time I'm here and try more of the menu items and hopefully the customer wifi will be up and running next time. read more

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When they just opened, we were at Lake Shore Cafe thanks to Yelp. When we recently had to come up with a suggestion for a lunch with a group of friends, Lake Shore was what popped up in our mind right away. We called ahead of time and they rearranged some tables to accommodate a group of 8. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. We got water, waiting for everybody to arrive. The service was quick, we did not have to wait long for our food. I choose to have the Italian Beef sandwich again. It was really hot when it arrived; lots of beef with melted cheese and pepperoncini. I saw some other menu options I would like to try, so I will be back here. read more

Mother Daughter dinner out and what a great place to end up! Lake Shore Cafe is a family owned and run restaurant by brothers Glen, a Veteran and Chris, a Chef who has been creating for over 25 years. We got to taste some of those creations , or as many as we could and took some home for later. We started with tempura battered string beans which came with a slightly spicy ranch style dipping sauce. The beans were fresh, whole and still had a bite to them, and the tempura batter was perfect!! Not soggy or falling off or oily , just dry and crispy with that lovely tempura taste. On the specials board we spotted sweet potato pancakes with pineapple butter and pecans!!!! Yup that's what you read and if you need to you can go back and re read that and I'll wait .... Delicious!!!!! Moist and fluffy and with the perfect amount of sweetness. I thought they might need syrup when I first saw them but I couldn't have been more wrong. Not a dry bite in need of anything, they were so good just as they were. Daughter had the roast beef sandwich which came with a huge amount of fries and three containers, au jus, horseradish and ketchup. The roast beef dinner was described as "Delicious, hearty, au jus was just right, kimmelweck was just right. Fries were hot, crispy and quite satisfying for a French fry craving" Mom had potato and sautéed onion pierogis. They were sized for two bites each. Nicely fried with perfectly sautéed onions. The dough was substantial not for those who prefer it to be more like a crepe dough. Ricotta cheesecake !!!! And you get to choose the sauce so I went with strawberry. So velvety and the crust was the kind I love to save for the last few bites because it's crunchy and thick. Chocolate chunk cheesecake with caramel and chocolate sauce!!!! Every bite had a chunk of chocolate and every bite was covered with caramel and chocolate sauce. The same crunchy thick crust. What did we bring home??? Giant Bavarian soft pretzels with honey mustard sauce and home made queso sauce, which was perfectly spiced,not too hot. So giant in fact they didn't fit in the box , they would likely need a pizza box. Ashley our server, had perfect timing for all the courses. Empty plates were removed and beverages were checked on, and the pretzels which were ordered to take home when we first arrived, were ready with the check!!! We were even surprised by a visit from Chris the owner to see how everything went with the meal. Something of a lost art I think having the owner or Chef check on the customers. Definitely well worth the drive and if you live close by, lucky you! I definitely think it's going to be the go to area favorite cafe!! read more

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I stopped in to pick up my Yelp Elite meal and decided to add a soup, which is what I'll be reviewing. When I called to place my order, I asked the employee what soups they had that day and they had ham and bean and cream of tomato. I opted for the cream of tomato. It was a semi-rainy day and I felt like that would be the perfect accompaniment to the Yelp meal, which was the Italian Beef Sandwich, fries and a glass of wine. Read my Yelp Event review for those items. The creamy tomato soup was soup-erb. It was the right thickness and although at first when I saw it had chunks of tomatoes and also celery in it, I was a little apprehensive. When I tasted the first bite, that apprehensive quickly left me. It was delicious. If this soup wasn't soup, and was more saucy it would be phenomenal over pasta as well. Based off the soup, I can't wait to go back and try more items. When picking up my order, the employees were very friendly and cashed me out quickly. The cafe looked cute, although, I didn't look around like I should have, but from what others have posted, I like the vibes. The outside is welcoming as well. There is construction on the street outside of where you enter the parking lot, but it had ended for the day when I went to go pick up my food, so it wasn't an issue. read more

A nice cozy restaurant. Fish fry was excellent. Great French onion soup. Creme brulee for dessert was delicious as well.

A pre-Mother's day treat, I visited the cafe with a friend for lunch. When I walked in, I thought the space was small, but we turned the corner and saw a larger space with both tables and booths available for seating. We were greeted and sat immediately. I feel the menu options, flavors and offerings, are best suited for adults, not children. A pleasant surprise was seeing gluten-free options like the bacon-wrapped onion petals, nachos, wings, two entree-sized salads & street tacos. Trust me when I say, "get the bacon-wrapped onion petals!" Bacon + tender onion + ooey-gooey melted cheese = HEAVEN! My friend said the tacos were messy (aka perfect) and so filling, she could only eat 2 of the 3. Daily specials and dessert options are posted on a board near the bar/entrance, as well as social media. Glen, one of the owners, came to our table at the end of our meal, to greet and thank us for coming, find out if this was our first visit, and see if the meal met our expectations (which it did!). The decor reminds me of being on the beach in Florida. The color scheme is ocean blue and cream, with nautical details... it's the perfect escape when the Buffalo weather gets dreary. I look forward to my next visit! read more

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We were excited to see a new place open on Route 5. We decided to order some take out to see what this place was all about. I have to say I was impressed that a newly opened place got the take out times down perfectly. Our food was hot and fresh after a 10 minute drive home. I can't wait to try and dine in sometime soon. In addition to their menu they post specials everyday on their Facebook page. Some of the best fries around. They are a cross breed of steak fries and crinkle cut, super crispy, even after the drive home. The Italian beef sandwich was flavorful and the addition of the banana peppers was spot on. The firecracker shrimp crispy and had a nice sized portion. The sauce was tasty and had just a little bit of kick. The bacon wrapped onion petals were the star IMO. Crispy bacon with an onion cooked to perfection with a BBQ dipping sauce. It was the perfect way to end an evening. read more

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First of all, forget the address, forget Blasdell. If you are coming from Buffalo, Lake Shore Cafe is on the left on Rt 5, just a short way past Lackawanna. There is some road repair or something going on, but plenty of room for pulling into their parking lot. The bulk of my review is in the captions. Lyn had the Italian Roast Beef sandwich, and Ron had the 1/2 pound burger. The roast beef and the chicken (see photo) sandwiches were Yelp Elite perks, so were half-orders. We also ordered the Loaded Nachos and the Banana Peppers. They don't have any root beer, only Coca-Cola products. Lyn had the Yelp Elite perk of Pinot Noir, and I the Merlot. Think Ron settled for a regular Coke. Hosts and server were friendly and courteous. Though they didn't introduce themselves, both owners (separately) stopped by the table to ask how everything was. Our server (Ashley, I think we were told) was most polite and helpful. Lake Shore Cafe has a fish fry -- I think it is always on the menu. In all, an enjoyable place to stop for lunch or supper. Dine in or take out. read more

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Great food. Had gluten free items labeled on menu. Super helpful. Nice service clean facility.

We stopped at Lakeshore Cafe for a drink and bite to eat. This is a new restaurant and actually today is their one month anniversay. We ordered a beverage, the Italian Beef sandwich with fries and a hamburger with fries. The drinks and food came out so quickly! The beef sandwich had a charred roll, peppers, beef and cheese. It had just the right amount of salt and spice from the pepperoncini. The beef itself was tender and full of flavor. The charred roll made the sandwich. It creates a flavor that really compliments the other ingredients. The fries were seasoned but you can also order plain. They were cooked perfectly so that the insides were soft and tender and the outside crisp with the right amount of seasoning. The burger was so good with many toppings to choose from. The bacon on it was crisp, tomatoes and lettuce were fresh and the jalapeños were spicy. Beef patty was made to order and cooked to medium rare. It was flavorful and juicy. You can tell they use fresh, quality ingredients. Can't wait to stop back in to try other menu items! read more

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I love supporting local businesses especially newer ones during these tough times. I received the Yelp elite perk but ordered some takeout to go as well. The hostess on the phone was really sweet. There were options such as crispy, extra crispy, and saucy for the wings and I'm so glad she offered them to me! I ordered the lemon garlic extra crispy wings and the fish fry because it was a Friday. The wings were crispy and charred to perfection. I would definitely order them again. The lemon flavor was a hit although I would've liked more of the garlic flavor. The fish fry was also great! It amazes me how I have never had fish fry before. It was a little soggy by the time I got home but no biggie, I just popped it in the oven. I would definitely return and try other things here! read more

Lakeshore Cafe - Fish fry - Soup Near Me - Blasdell, New York

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Such a fun little stop! Great menu selection, found lots that I would have eaten. Everything was really good! I got the grilled chicken sandwich - chicken was great tasted like it really was right off a girl (cuz it was!). Bread was perfect too, which - and maybe this is picky - there's something about a bread that has enough structure to hold and absorb your sandwich without disintegrating - and this bread was perfect. Hubby got the fish sandwich (with cheddar on it!) and raved. Owner stopped by the table to say they just opened recently after the building was empty for 16 years - so glad to be able to support them. Great menu and we were able to find lots of choices we would have been happy to try! read more

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My initial review focused on the fact that Fox News was playing on the bar TVs, which really detracted from our overall experience. Within an hour or so of posting that review, I received a response from the owner explaining that it was against their policy to tune into any station that displayed partisan politics, especially in these contentious times. I'm taking him at his word and now I can focus on the reason we dined there in the first place. This isn't the first time we've eaten there and every time the food has been very good and the staff has been wonderful. Tonight was no exception...the fish fry was perfect and rather than getting the sides on the same plate where everything co-mingles, the cole slaw and mac salad were in separate bowls, nice and chilled and not making the fish coating soggy. Both were delicious as were the fries. The wife ordered the buffalo cauliflower (medium) as an appetizer....I know... cauliflower yuck! As it turned out, I ended up eating most of them and enjoyed every bite. Our server was friendly and efficient...it was obvious that she knew how to keep things running smoothly as she gave helpful directions to the other workers as the dining room. I'm glad that the owner reached out to me, as we really like this place and didn't want to drop it from our dining out rotation for such an avoidable reason! read more

I had the Italian beef sandwich with seasoned fries and I was floored by the taste! It was packed with meat and the flavors marinated oh so we'll together. The fries weren't anything mind blowing, but they were crinkle-cut which you don't find many places and I liked them enough. They have a few choices of fry options as well. The space looks nice and I definitely look forward to dining in sometime in the future. read more

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Came in on a Friday around 4:30pm and no problem getting seats...2 of us got the battered fish frys and both of us really liked the fish...It had a perfect crispy batter on it (not oily), and inside the haddock was fresh, fluffy, and tender...Perfect really....Dad got the Cesar salad and said that it was good (he gets them all the time)....We got the bacon wrapped onion petals for an appetizer and everyone liked them...I thought the French Onion soup was decent maybe kind of average....The one thing I was not a big fan of and it dropped my rating from 5 to 4 stars was the macaroni salad and the coleslaw...I'm not a fan of non-creamy coleslaw but I thought it had a funny taste like it had been sitting for a while...My sister didn't think so though....The macaroni salad was dry and kind for clumped together like it had been sitting and didn't have much for taste...I got the seasoned fries and they were average. read more

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My husband and I met s friend for lunch today. Not only were our lunches delicious, but our waitress was entertaining! I ordered one of the specials; a Turkey Melt. It's sliced turkey, tomato, bacon and melted Buffalo "wing" cheese on toasted sourdough bread. My sandwich was quite hot(temperature-wise), and a bit hot from the spicy cheese as well. It was delicious, and very large. (Yes, 1/2 of it came home.). The sides choices are a cup of soup, French fries, regular or seasoned, or a side salad. I picked the side salad, to which our waitress said; "sensible choice". It was a very nice side salad, although the lettuce was crisp, it did not look really fresh. We were offered desserts, but not one of us could even think about it. Addendum: Tuesday morning. Leftover sandwich was still great, although a bit wet on the bottom from sitting overnight in the fridge. I did not reheat it. Still had plenty of heat from the cheese. read more

I drive past here all the time and decided randomly to stop in for lunch one day while running errands. I was greeted by the owner who was very friendly. It was pretty slow inside, but I was there around 230. My waitress was very nice and recommended the burger and it didn't disappoint! read more