Great place! It's little with little parking, but the food has big taste. I've been here several times, but just for breakfast. Every time I got eggs over easy, bacon well done and rye toast. Very good and very consistent. I really like the old-school diner atmosphere too. read more

Had a FANTASTIC BREAKFAST. EGGS Poached PERFECTLY, Hollandaise Sauce right consistency & seasoned just right. The Hash was MARVELOUS, spicy, seasoned well, generous portion. I even ordered one to go. To compliment & add to my Wonderful Dining Experience was my server. She was very knowledgeable about the menu & ingredients in specials & rest of menu. She was attentive but did not hover or pester. A True Professional. She was keeping the front of the House clean & orderly while still maintaining High Service Standards set up by the Owner. I will Definitely be a Frequent Guest at South Side. read more

Corned beef and eggs and hash browns all perfectly cooked great food clean and great service.

Best kept secret in Cleveland. It's a little tight, which might lead to some waiting for a table, but just wait until you have the food. Everything I've had there is fantastic, the specials are creative and always changing. Best breakfast spot around. read more

Was visiting Strongsville for the day and looking for a nice place for breakfast. Looked at previous reviews and we tried the diner. We were very pleased with the friendliness and cleanness of the place. We had a lovely breakfast. I had the ham and cheese omelet and my friend had the ham steak with eggs. Was delicious and plentiful. The hash browns were awesome and the atmosphere pleasant. Will definitely visit again if I the area. read more

Amazing food... huge portions..... very nice waitress......only reason not a 5 was the restroom... needs cleaned this century sometime.

Best food and friendly service love the cute classic feel. It's the place I'll always come back too! Keep up the amazing food and service

Wonderful food - I stopped in while visiting Cleveland and tried the corned beef breakfast. It was amazing. The biscuit and gravy is fantastic too - the biscuits are light and fluffy and gravy is savory with real sausage and a slightly sweet taste. The place was packed wall to wall the whole time I was there and the service was still fast and friendly. Highly recommend this joint - it's a lovely little dive that's worth the wait. read more

Great food. Service a bit slow; half of our meals came out a good 10 minutes before the rest, and they forgot our toast. Also took a while to get a spot for 4 people as its a small place. Nice staff! read more

I went in on a whim. Its decor is very retro-chic, the servers were super friendly and personable, the cook was chatty and happy, the chairs were comfortable and the food was really good! There are daily specials and you can order breakfast or lunch at any time during the day. It's very clean inside and it really is a gem for Parma. It's a little pricier than some other breakfast spots but it definitely won't break the bank. read more

My husband and I LOVE the breakfast here. We have tried pretty much every breakfast item on the menu and have not been disappointed yet. My husband's favorite are the bagel and/or croissant sandwiches and I love all the different benedict's that are on special. The waitresses are all so very nice and thoughtful. It's a small place but it's worth the wait. Give it a try and I'm sure it will become your new breakfast spot also! read more

We eat at Southside at least once a week, even though we often have to stand in line to be seated. Yest, it's special enough to wait for a table, AND it's homey enough to be a "regular.". Their specialty hashes are unique and savory; their BLT's with their peppered bacon and chipotle mayonaise is to die for, and their prices are more than fair. The staff is warm and friendly, and they never let your coffee mug be less than half full. What's not to love? read more

I love this place! Favorite breakfast spot in Cleveland. Everything they have is delicious, great coffee, good prices, and a very friendly staff. I don't think I've been to a diner in Cleveland that I like more. read more

I have eaten at Southside Diner numerous times, but this is the first time I've felt compelled to write a review. First of all, and most important the food is incredible. The menu is diverse, the specials are unique and all the food is consistent in quality. If food was the only measure of a restaurant then Southside Diner would deserve nothing but 5 star reviews. Unfortunately, food quality isn't the only criteria and this is where Southside has room for improvement. The restaurant is too small for the amount of patronage it receives even after the recent expansion. The space is cramped and the restaurant is seemingly always understaffed. Not enough bus boys or waitresses to accommodate the patrons, so the tables aren't flipped efficiently. The restaurant has only one door, so after the small space fills the patrons are waiting out the door. This makes entering, exiting, and navigating the restaurant cumbersome for staff and patrons alike. The service isn't bad the staff is just overwhelmed. To summarize, great food, small space,decent prices. My suggestion is get the food to go and avoid the frustration of eating there. read more

Absolutely love this little diner. Don't let the size of this diner fool you. John Paul is amazing. He makes the best breakfast in Parma. From pepper bacon to home made sausage gravy to the spectacular muffin french toast. The staff is Friendly & fast. The price for the quality & quantity of the food is spot on. My friends often as where to go for a great bite to eat and this is always on my list. Bee knows food and this is good eats!!! read more

Came here for Breakfast the other day after seeing the great reviews on Yelp. Not a lot of seating in this place, so I imagine when it's busy it must be pretty crowded. It was a pretty full house when we arrived, but we snagged the last two seats at the counter. Our server was friendly, and we were right next to the kitchen. It feels a little messy/dirty in this place, but you watch the cooks make your food. Our breakfast was yummy. The bacon was a bit undercooked, but the sausage was yummy. Pretty cheap prices as well. While the food was good, I didn't feel that is was all that special...how hard is it to make good eggs and pancakes??? We left full and happy! read more

Great experience! My sister and I searched for "breakfast" near Brunswick and we came across this gem. There is a reason they are rated so highly; they do diner food extremely well. I struggled between ordering the corned beef hash and the mexical omelette. However, on the advice of our waitress I went with the barbacoa hash, it did not disappoint. Friendly and knowledgable staff, along with a high of level of cleanliness. We will be back very soon! read more

You want to eat at the best breakfast restaurant in Parma? If you are reading this review you have found it. Family owned, excellent cook, super friendly staff. Menu is continuously changing so your taste will never get bored! Try the specials of the week, you will not be disappointed!!!! read more

Awesome food! I've tried various different items off the menu and have never been disappointed. Great atmosphere very inviting. The owner John is super friendly and a great cook. Would recommend it to anyone to try! read more

Southside is the go to Sunday morning breakfast spot for my husband and I! The food is always great and the service is very efficient and friendly. We almost always order off the specials board and rarely crack open the menu, but a few of our favorite specials recently were added to the everyday menu so it's clear the owner is responsive to what the people want. The food is very reasonably priced and, frankly, they could be charging twice as much and we'd still pay! It's that great! read more

This place was legit. My fiance and I were first timers and we were blown away by the food. I am not a big breakfast food fan, but I got this corn beef hash omlette... and it was phenominal. Such a small establishment, but the food comes in big portions and is really something special. read more

Southside Diner - Diners Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Best breakfast food in the Parma and surrounding area. Have never had a bad meal. French toast is my favorite, but all their stuff is fantastic. Order the breakfast wraps to go quite a bit and they hold up really well. this place!! read more

Great food; classic diner food with Greek and modern twists. Friendly community atmosphere. The chicken and waffles are my favorite.

I have been coming to this place for years now. And every single experience has been beyond perfect. They have a PHENOMENAL staff that are friendly, responsive, and respectful. The place it's self is very cozy, relaxing, and creates a good atmosphere. The food is EXTRAORDINARY. Everything is made from scratch and the chefs certainly know what they're doing. The quality and quantity of what you get for the price is what makes this place so great in my opinion. Whether it's breakfast or lunch, you'll definitely get your money's worth. read more

Very,very good best breakfast I have ever had. Chicken and waffles are awesome!!!! Really small place but the service is great. read more

Southside Diner is more than what it appears from the road. Situated off Pleasant Valley near York Rd in a small plaza, it is easy to miss. My husband and I stopped in on a whim and were immediately struck by the friendliness of the place. We felt welcomed as we found a table in the eclectic 50's style diner. Vintage Coke memorobilia was dotted throughout the restaraunt and the walls featured posters of James Dean and Norma Jean, in and around Hollywood roadside diners. A large display of antique state license plates decorated one wall, while napkins holders on the tables looked as though they were saved from our childhood. The front of the restaurant included a full wall of windows bringing in loads of light. As a side note: My college-aged daughter has been dining here off and on, for over a year and each time she comes home and tells me how much she loves this place. I just didn't give much credence to her comments at the time. My loss. The back of the diner featured a bar and stool set-up while smaller tables were located in an open area. It was small and intimate, but I happen to like that! Behind the bar was the grill and food prep area. We could see everything that was happening, however it wasn't the least bit distracting. The cooks were calm and worked diligently on the orders being placed. I would guess there were close to 12 or so guests, two at a table and perhaps 2 or 3 guests at the front bar on stools. Our server was friendly and genuine. She described the specials and didn't even finish before we landed on what would soon be our favorites! For drinks, my husband ordered a coke, but he had to choose between the fountain, twist cap or a nostalgic bottle. He opted for the vintage classic-style bottle. I enjoyed a steaming cup of coffe and spied fresh creamer on the table. My coffee was consistently topped off so that it was never cold. Our server checked on us, but was not interruptive. The special I was eager to try was the vegetarian benedict. Oh my! I coudn't believe the presentation. Why didn't I take a picture? It wasn't the first thing on my mind at the moment. The eggs were perfectly cooked as they lay across a bed of fresh baby spinach leaves and thickly sliced, perfectly ripened tomato. Below that was a combination of finely chopped grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms and other seasonings spread over an opened faced toasted english muffin. The eggs were topped with perfectly made hollandaise sauce. Along with the vegetarian eggs benedict were piping hot, fried potatoes. Did I say this meal was perfect? It really was! And, it tasted delicious. The flavors were fresh and everything was seasoned just right. I was completely impressed and enjoyed every bite of what I could finish! My husband ordered turkey hash and eggs. I can't tell you what exactly was on his plate (I was too busy enjoying mine!), but it looked great and he quickly pointed out the dried cranberries that were included in the presentation of the meal. Each corner boasted a couple of dried cranberries that added a delightful flavor to the eggs and turkey hash. He was unable to finish his meal, so we boxed up what remained to bring home. Truly, this is not your ordinary diner. I have been to many fine restaurants and have never enjoyed a breakfast as much as I did today. The presentation alone made it worth our visit. Our bill was reasonable for the quality and quantity of each dish. Clearly a lot of heart goes into each guest's meal and if each visit is like our first, we are most likely to stop in more often. Our bill came to $34, however the full menu did boast lesser priced breakfast and lunch options. We simply wanted to try the breakfast specials for the day. All in all, I would say that Southside Diner is a gem of a place and I encourage anyone who lives nearby to give it a try. Be sure to come hungry! read more

Very good. Had the corned beef hash omelette. It was huge and not overly greasy. It was a little crowded and loud but that is another sign of a good restaurant. Also the serving staff were very attentive even though they were busy. read more

Nondescript spot in corner strip mall. GO HERE ANYWAY!! Food was absolutely SUPERB!! Chicken & Waffles were ON POINT, and the breakfast burrito was more than a 13 year old boy could eat in one sitting!! Gals serving were not fake, slow or attituded-up. Genuine and nice to talk to.....where do you get that anymore!! 5 star diner. read more

First thing i noticed about this place for a small Diner was that the menu was very clean and updated server was very prompt and polite ordered the Athenian breakfast quality very good proportion size was a little small overall a nice place though read more

Extremely disappointed with the service we received today. I will try and make this short, was first time here me and my daughter we talked about going here before for breakfast so she was home from College this weekend and we gave it a try. Food was good sausage was a little overcooked but not terrible. My server came over when we are finished gave us a check and she refilled my coffee. I then asked my server a few minutes later excuse me but do I take the check up front or do you take payment here at the table her response to me was you're being little overdramatic!! In a voice like talking down to me like I was a child and I did something wrong. Me and my daughter looked at each other and were shocked. WOW first time here and this young lady has short black hair in her late 30's early 40's just ruined a Good experience here with my daughter. I always tip but this was the first time I didn't, felt bad but couldn't bring myself to do it. Such a nice place like a 50's theme. Signed my check and left while me and my daughter were in my car when it was warrming up the server comes outside then tries to apologize because she saw on the check there was no tip and tells me that's my personality. She was told we will never return here again and she should really work on her personality if she's going to work anything customer service related. This is my home city of Parma and It will be extremely hard to recommend this place to anybody. Whoever owns this place I think you should end up having a talk with the server because she's going to end up costing you business and money. read more

How did I not know this was here?? I've lived in the area my entire life and have never been to the Southside Diner but trust me, I'll be back! My daughter and I were out for the day and we decided to stop here. I am so glad we did! The staff is very friendly and their service is great. We were promptly greeted even though they were busy. I had the Parma wrap which is egg, home made corned beef and Swiss cheese. Delicious and perfectly done! My daughter had the Nutella waffle and after I had a bite I agreed with her that it was delicious! The waffles are made in house when you order them and there are a variety of toppings you can get to go along with them. The place is small but that's just fine. There were several people coming in to get take out food so that also speaks to how good it is. I must mention that they are only open for breakfast and lunch but I can't wait to go back and try lunch! read more

Well after ready some reviews on Yelp a friend and I went there. It is a very small place but brightly lite and a fun diner style. It was early Monday afternoon but after the lunch time hour so it wasn't busy. We both ended up having breakfast and were pleased with what we ordered. We do like to find new places for breakfast! The waitress was very nice and helped us with any questions we had. I had the basics, eggs, sausage, hash-browns with/onions and rye toast. All great. My friend who is an older senior then me went all out with the dish with french toast and then also ordered the hash-brown w/onions as an extra. She did have to take some of it home though. We will for sure go back to try some of there more adventurous offerings. read more

Simply the best brunch spot in the Parma area. Simple yet oh so delicious. It's NOT your typical cheap breakfast place. It's a must try. On the downside the popularity of this place has been rough on the wait times. Perhaps they should start expanding. They'd make a killing. I would go there more if that wasn't an issue read more

This place deserves 5 stars. Southside Diner has the best breakfast tacos I've ever had. The owner/chef even came out and spoke with us to give his personal recommendations. All of the staff was engaging and friendly. The perfect stop on our cross country road trip! read more

Thank you for great service and a delicious breakfast bagel sandwich. Small diner is cozy and tight on a Saturday morning but pricing is worth it compared to chain breakfast eats. read more

I have been to this place on a Sunday morning somewhere around 9. Most of the tables were occupied already. We were lucky to get one by the window. The food tasted really good. There hash and french toast are worth going for. read more

Really don't understand the great reviews. My husband and I tried this diner since we were staying down the road and the reviews were good. We each had a dish and even got one to share as we were very hungry. All three were just ok. Are diners so bad in Cleveland that this is rated so highly? The other restaurants we tried on our trip were great, so there are clearly great places out there. The people were nice, but as the food was mediocre, we didn't understand the hype. read more

Plain food. Patty Melt, fries and Iced Tea. $11.13 before tip. Chatty waitress was helpful ..Kim was her name I think. Did that notice the food was not over salted. Wheel chair accessible. TV. read more

Solid diner! Breakfast was great, quick and friendly service. Very small place so when people are waiting to be sat you feel a little pressure to eat and get out quick. Will go back again for sure tho. read more

This place was amazing! From the outside, it doesn't look like anything special but when you walk in, the whole place makes you feel like you went back in time with a classic diner theme- complete with license plates, records, and posters on the wall. The staff was very friendly and made you feel welcome. I first went there with my dad and my sister and I ordered chocolate chip pancakes and they were the best chocolate chip pancakes I've ever had. They were complete with chocolate sauce and whipped cream on top. My dad ordered a gyro and fries. The gyro was as big as his head, if not bigger! He was saying that it was amazing! The flavor was outstanding. My sister ordered the club sandwich. It was by far the biggest sandwich I've ever seen. She said that it was outstanding. We also had coffee- by far the best coffee I've ever had at a restaurant. They grind the beans right there on site every single day to give the coffee that fresh, delicious taste. Would definitely recommend this place! read more