What an awesome place for breakfast....a couple friends and I happened to be on this side of town and stopped by. It was 10 am on Sunday, and we had maybe a 15 min wait, but it was well worth it. Super friendly staff and delicious breakfast. Eggs were done perfectly, the home fries were the best I have had in any restaurant, a crispy outside coating, and not the least bit greasy, and 2 slices of rye toast completed the meal. It was a simple type breakfast, but the taste was far from simple. It is a bit of a drive for two of us, but I look forward to coming back. read more

Good food, great service! It's hard to mess up breakfast ! Can't miss here ! All that I had here has always been good !

Our server was so sweet and friendly! The food came out quickly and was SO GOOD. I got the blueberry muffin French toast and home fries with their sausage gravy....incredible. Highly recommend and would definitely come back! read more

Great tasting corned beef hash and chicken and waffles! I came here because of the ratings on Yelp and was not disappointed!!! read more

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Best breakfast diner ever! Pancakes were scrumptious and coffee soothing on a busy morning. Definitely recommend a stop in to dine at any time of the day. A+ service. read more

Wow...had no idea this place existed until I told my husband I was sick of our usual breakfast stomping grounds. Since we were already in Berea, we took an adventurous road trip down Bagley Rd. until it turned into Pleasant Valley and then there it was...in all its diner glory...The Southside Diner! 12:15 pm on a Saturday was such a good time to go. We sat right away, at the counter; however, there were plenty of open tables around. We were greeted with a smile and offered beverages immediately. The menu was extensive with some unique breakfast choices. I ordered the eggs benedict, my go to dish if there are no eggs Florentine. They served the BEST hollandaise sauce I have ever had. I also ordered a side of their sausage gravy to try on my homefries....needless to say, I could not finish my meal. My husband ordered the breakfast burrito and as soon as it came out, the guy next to him saw it and ordered it as well. My husband could only eat half as it was stuffed with potatoes, eggs, bacon, and sausage and topped with cheddar cheese and sausage gravy. Another heavy yet delicious dish. As we were leaving, we told our server we would definitely be back to try some other dishes and he let us know that he may be in the back since he is actually a cook! I told him he was excellent and couldn't believe it since the service was wonderful. I'm so pleased to have found a new breakfast place to go on a weekend. WHEN ( not if) you come here, make sure you come hungry. You may not need to eat another meal the rest of the day. read more

For your average small suburb diner, I liked Southside. If your looking for cheap but good breakfast food than I would check this place out. Coming in on a Saturday morning, it was packed and there was a line almost out the door. The employees were accommodating and made sure to seat people quickly so we did not wait long at all. We were served momentarily and the food came out quickly. There was a bit of a mix up with bringing out a gyro sandwich instead of an omelette but nothing that was an issue. They brought out the omelette very quickly, brought coffee around multiple times, and extra tzatziki sauce. The kitchen is very open and it was cool to see how they cut the gyro off of the stick. If I'm ever in the area again, I would come here again. read more

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We stopped in to South Side Diner around noon on a Friday. Despite a lot of snow there were many people in the restaurant. This diner features a retro feel with vintage model cars, license plates and art featuring 50s Icons. Counter seating and table seating is available; about 10 counter seats and tables for about 20. We were greeted immediately and service was fast and courteous. We had the corned beef and eggs breakfast and country fried steak and eggs breakfast. The food was excellent. We paid about $20 for breakfast for two people with one coffee. The price was good, the food was good, the service was good. It's not some white tablecloth place, the grills are in full view as the guys cook. It's small and not quiet. If American Diner food isn't your thing, this isn't your place. read more

Great breakfast place. You might have to wait a little but it is worth it.

Small, hole in the wall diner. I'm always in the area and never even knew this place existed until seeing it on Yelp. Consistently great food and service. The specialty hashes are my favorite. Their corned beef hash is the best I've ever had. Huge menu with tons of options, definitely something for everyone. It's very small inside with limited seating so it's best to be there very early or afternoon to avoid waiting! read more

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Easily the best breakfast spot I've tried in the Cleveland area. The breakfast tacos are always a delight, my husband loves the pancakes, and the coffee is always great too. I always make sure we go there once on our trips to visit family! The servers are exceptionally friendly and quick too. Plus, they love seeing our baby and say how cute she is- so that always wins. read more

First time here. Looking for that classic diner experience with great food. Found it! Home style feel as if you went back in time. Cheap prices for quality food. Fresh corned beef and Coffee is great. read more

Southside Diner - Diners Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Lovely place, lovely service as well as the food. Gives me home sweet home energy with the perfect vibes that it feel like family cooking for ya. read more

OMG, food is amazing. Small diner with a decent wait time but worth every minute of waiting. Had corned beef and eggs, superb, corned was tender, great seasoning, and not dry at all. Hubby had corned beef hash omelette, huge size and excellent. Definitely will come back and it's a 40 minute drive from my house. read more

Everything about this place is amazing! I've sampled several items on their menu and my favorite items are definitely the chorizo tacos and the French toast. The service is awesome and food is even better. I can't get enough of this place, however, I wish they served freshly squeezed orange juice. Next time I go in, I'll bring it up to management. I'll definitely be back to Southside! read more

This is an amazing diner. Their breakfast tacos are very good. I also got the waffle with strawberry's and that was very great tasting as well. Will come again read more

A nice diner out the way in parma just past the tri-c campus i always get the hillbilly Benedict witch is always good its a busy diner even early in the morning but definitely get a good breakfast at this place and the service is awesome but the cutomers everytime i walkin have a look they have attitudes the place is great and their food but the customers are the only thing i dont like about the place read more

If you want a quick old fashioned breakfast with Elvis everywhere and amazing service, look no further. I got the big country and HOLY FOOD! Wife got the breakfast tacos and I ate hers too haha. Alittle pricey but not a complaint at all. 10/10 read more

Booked one of their outdoor igloos last December to dine in and it was such a fun vibe ! Wasn't a fan of the lobster bisque (too salty) but the other apps and main dishes were excellent ! Service was excellent as well read more

I grew up here and this is by far the best breakfast spot in the Cleveland area. I always got the Benedict Florentine which sometimes isn't always on the menu but they still make it every time regardless. So delicious!!! Staff is so friendly, so if you haven't gone yet you're missing out!! read more

Southside Diner - Diners Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Great classic breakfast foods, plus a good variety of inventive breakfast dishes. My only problem is that the place is not very comfortable in the winter, the building is so small and people in line hold the front door open while they wait to be seated, resulting in the whole place is very chilly in the winter. It would be best in the summer or any warmer day. But I would highly recommend employees crack down on the door holders and perhaps an extra space heater read more

Great spot for a home cooked style breakfast. We've gone there a few times now and foods always good service is great you just feel like family when your there. Prices are a little on the higher side for a small diner but it's nice to treat yourself to breakfast every now and again. read more

Well I found my new breakfast spot right down the street!!! Everyone there was so friendly and the food was really good and I'm a total breakfast snob. My boyfriend got the pumpkin roll French toast they had on special and it was delicious! I got the breakfast burrito and omg it was gigantic, I made the mistake asking for extra cheese not knowing it was covered in cheese lol it was a lot of cheese but it was so good! Even though I finished everything (besides the cheese) I didn't feel disgustingly full like you would with a lot of breakfast restaurants! The food is good quality and not gross and greasy, I look forward to coming back! read more

Great family diner with great atmosphere. The restaurant is small so you may have to wait a little while to be seated. I've been here a few times and each time the food has been amazing. The staff is always friendly and attentive. Southside Diner features different specials that are not on the menu for those that are adventurous. Each time that I've visited I've tried one the specials and have been very satisfied. My last visit I went with my parents and they loved the experience and food. My mom kept saying her burger was one of the best burgers she's had at a restaurant. I highly recommend Southside Diner. read more

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small place old diner style but very cute family restaurant. I go here often tried lots of dishes and love all of them. The young waitresses are sweet and the older hostess makes you feel your cared for. Recommend for anyone food comes fast and wait times are short read more

Nice true diner. Right across from Tri-C, great location. Good selection on the menu. Prices are $5 for kids meals and $7-$12 for adult meals or breakfasts. $2.50 for good hot chocolate. read more

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After seeing the multiple 4 & 5 start reviews, I thought I'd give this place a shot. I knew to expect a small dive-diner, but what the hell, sometimes those greasy spoons are the best places. Southside, however, is not one of those. It's dirty. Dirty. Not "divey." I mean it's dirty. The service was friendly enough. The food was nothing to write home about. I ordered the Kitchen Sink. It's scrambled eggs with bacon, sausage, onion, tomatoes, maybe green peppers... on a bed of home fries. It was OK. My friend ordered the standard 2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 sausage with French Toast. She couldn't get past the stone cold sausage to really rate anything further. I checked out the sausage, just to be sure. No exaggeration; stone cold. Of course from my vantage point sitting at the counter with a view of the "kitchen," I could clearly see why. The flat top is so small that they cook all the bacon and sausage then leave it on the side until needed to fill an order. I suppose, as far as the food goes, they're doing what they can given the size of the kitchen, but trust me when I tell you that it's nothing special. I also realize that judging from the line to get in, I'm in the minority as far as how I feel about the place. With that said though, it's a never again for me. read more

Our go to spot! Cute little diner with delicious food. My go to is the breakfast tacos (yum!). But you can't go wrong with whatever you order. Highly recommend! read more

Southside is one of the best breakfast places in which I've ever had the pleasure of dining. Seriously, this stuff is just plain good. A note: when you first walk in, you might have second thoughts. It'll look like a typical, run-down, greasy-spoon, but it's really not. The food is made from high-quality ingredients. It's fresh, and some if it is quite unique. My personal favorite is the Chicken and waffles (with a maple, sriracha glaze/topping). A very close second is pretty much anything with corned beef hash in it (and I typically don't even like corned beef). You can't go wrong! Also, the specials are generally quite good (and often inventive). Give it a chance, and you won't be disappointed. (I'm told the coffee isn't the best, but I don't really drink coffee, so take that with a grain of salt.) read more

I went here for breakfast around 8:30 with my family. The restaurant had two sides. The left side was empty and they seated everyone on the right side. It was mildly busy with lots of commotion. I had the corned beef hash without onions and peppers with scrambled eggs and it was good. My mom said her corned beef hash (with the peppers and onions) was kind of salty but overall my family enjoyed their meal. I ate half of my meal and took the rest home but thats probably because I rarely ever go out for breakfast and can't eat a lot. They give nice portions if you are hungry it will fill you up in my opinion. The staff was nice. What I disliked was how close the seating was. Maybe it's just something I don't like and others are completely fine with it but I really cant stand when your table is literally right next to someone elses. I was able to hear the complete conversation and order of the 2 guys on the table next to us. That made my visit less enjoyable. My chair was almost touching the chair of the customers behind me. I get that this is a smaller restaurant but they need to put more space in between the tables. Yes, The food was good but not enough for me to deal with uncomfortable seating and not having enough space is a dealbreaker for me so I will not be back. They have a nice menu so if you don't mind being super close to strangers while you eat and enjoy breakfast food you would like this place! read more

Great home town diner. You feel like you're in your favorite buddy's dinning room just off the kitchen, where the food is great, tasty, served hot with a beautiful smile. If you haven't tried it GO, if you love it, GO back for more. This place makes your tummy feel great, and warm, fuzzy inside. read more

What's not to love about a simple diner, with a simple menu and great food?! They have 4-5 specials listed a day and they serve breakfast and lunch all day (until 3pm when they close). The place seats about 25 people at a time and had one waitress and 3 cooks while we were there. The child I was with was super happy to get a mickey mouse pancake with chocolate syrup and whipped cream. I ordered the special pumpkin muffin french toast and it was just perfect for the fall season. Other reviews state that the hash is delicious and that just gives me another reason to come back! read more

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We stopped in on a trip to Cleveland after reading the Yelp reviews (thanks, Yelp!). It's diner fare but . . . like, a really good version. You know how sometimes you go to a diner and there's just enough carelessness that you're really not happy with the result? Southside is the opposite of that. I had a patty melt and some home fries. Their home fries were stellar; they reminded me of my dad's Lyonnaise potatoes. I don't remember what my husband had, but he also was really happy with his meal; he gave the place his stamp of approval, which doesn't often happen. (He's even pickier than I am about restaurants. It's true.) Definitely will stop here again next time I'm in the area. read more

My husband and I recently moved to North Royalton and have been trying to find some restaurants to take the place of our old regular go-tos. We love to go out to breakfast Sunday morning so I looked on Yelp for breakfast near me. I was floored by all the great reviews for Southside diner. We went in and got the 3 egg breakfast and a waffle to go. While we were waiting for our food it was nice to see how friendly everyone was. Such a nice family restaurant atmosphere in there. We ate our breakfast in our apartment watching the browns game and at least the food was great!! We will definitely be back, they got a great looking menu!!! read more

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eh, the service i received from here completely blew my whole idea on this place. But ill attempt to give it a decent non-biased review... we were there during prime breakfast time, it was packed. we were seated quite quickly despite the crowd, and our waitress must have had her panties in a bunch because she was beyond unfriendly. We ordered a simple omelet, some pancakes, and it all tasted very (ihop)ish. nothing spectacular, our plates were practically thrown at us, our coffee came warm (not even mildly hot), and we were never offered refills. Honestly i was probably better off going to dennys for the same quality of food. read more

Exceptional service and good food. Prices are a little high. The decor is cute. I like Elvis.

Looked on Yelp for a good diner to have breakfast at and found Southside. I was a little worried when I got there as there was only one other couple in the restaurant at 8:30, but my fears were assuaged when ten minutes after I arrived, the place filled up. I looked over the menu, and everything looked very good. I settled on the corned beef hash omelet. This thing was huge! The eggs were done right and the hash was not only overfilling the omelet, it was delicious. This place was everything Yelpers said it was. I would definitely eat here again when in the Cleveland area. read more

The pastrami eggs benedict is okay, i thought the pastrami was a little over powering. Home fries were good an crispy. But honestly, when it came to the biscuits and gravy, i could find much of anything good to say. It was way too thick like a blob, nnot many good chunkcs of sausage, lacked flavor, and i thought the biscuits were too dense and not flakey, especially for having such a dense gravy read more

Cute place! Super waitresses, knowledgeable about the menu, and local area We had the corned beef breakfast, it was amazing. Big enough to share. We had a latke, super good. Go! If you enjoy locally owned, hole in the wall, loaded with locals. Maybe a stop on our return! read more

Wow! Talk about not judging a book by its cover. We are ready to drive off after seeing the place but the nearest place was about 9 miles away and we were starving, so we decided to take a chance and hope we survive it. Well dang! The place inside is old decor and doesn't do much to put your mind at ease, but once our waitress started talking everything changed. She was amazing! Attentive, nice. She gave us recommendations and they were spot on. I had the chorizo hash which was perfect! We are definitely coming back here! read more