food and service was 10/10. $8 for French toast, eggs and ham, you can't beat that! I will definitely be coming back

So, listen. I love bougie brunch, but if I'm going to breakfast at a diner, I want diner breakfast. I did not realize the Coffee Pot was here or would have been a lot sooner and a lot more often. There are only about 6 tables and another 6 or so seats at the counter. Coffee from a Bunn pot. The toaster is next to the coffee pot. I think there were 3 total people working - 1 cooking, 1 taking orders and running food, and I'm pretty sure their mom was supervising. The food is made to order, so not fast, but my omelet was delicious and the price was great. Definitely a solid diner! read more

The Coffee Pot - Omelet and hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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A true family business that stands on it! All plates are made to order, which feels impossible these days. They're going to take care of you, be patient & let them cook read more

We have been trying some different breakfast spots lately and this place is fairly nearby. We stopped in later on a Sunday morning. We weren't really greeted as we walked in but a woman said hi as we took a seat. No one else acknowledged us and we didn't realize she worked there because she was just kind of visiting at a table. There were also two other tables being used by young children to play and nap. So, it was a little awkward... Anyway, another woman finally came out from the back and gave us menus and coffee. We had eggs, bacon, sausage, toast and blueberry pancakes. It was fine. It's really standard food that kind of just feels like you went to someone's house for breakfast... including a little burnt edge on the pancakes. I guess this is a neighborhood place but it's not super comfortable or aesthetic. It's fine. read more

The Coffee Pot - Blueberry Hotcakes (2) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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Smaller place with Grandmas kitchen feel. Great tasting coffee and breakfast! Had a huge omelette with generous amounts of vegetables, and the home fries were hot and had diced onions mixed in, very good! Our server was handing the duties by herself, was very pleasant, and did a fantastic job. Highly recommend! read more

I came with me and my two children, 4 and 8. They had cute alligator toys on each table that the 4 year old liked. Food was made to order - good diner food. The hotcakes were huge. I loved my over easy eggs and home fries. The kids liked their scrambled eggs and the bacon. Service was speedy. We went on a Saturday morning and I enjoyed the diverse diners. Lots of people getting carryout. read more

The Coffee Pot - Hotcakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

This is a great local cafe. We ate almost every morning the week we visited Birdtown. My wife and I were regulars for delicious eggs, bacon, French Toast! The coffee was good. You got to try the banana "can" or blueberry pancakes! That is not canned but mixed in bananas. The service was great and friendly. Next time we visit Cleveland that is our place! read more

Staff was friendly and attentive. True to their name, my coffee cup was topped off numerous times. Breakfast was solid and reasonably priced. minimalistic and unassuming interior but the place is clean & tidy. Lots of regulars in here. I'll be back read more

This local small family-owned cafe is a neighborhood favorite for obvious reasons. The food was great ... we had french toast and grits and a swiss cheese omelette with wheat toast. The waitress/cook was very pleasant. A low key place to eat with really good breakfasts! read more

After a night out I was in need of Food! Great breakfast, people was friendly. Great location. If you are looking for someone where to eat I would recommend this place 4 sure. read more

This place has been around forever, and I can see why! This morning was the first time I had eaten there in quite sometime. It was excellent. Probably the best Pancakes I've ever had. Everything I had was well prepared and seasoned basic breakfast fair. I couldn't be happier to rediscover this gem, that is walking distance from my house! I would highly recommend this spot to anyone. read more

Great 3-egg omelette either toast and hash browns for a very reasonable price. Service wonderful. Highly recommend!

If you are looking for a made to order, home cooked breakfast in a restaurant with a down-home feel, GET TO THE COFEE POT IN LAKEWOOD IMMEDIATELY! My love and I stopped here off a whim--looking for breakfast spots in Lakewood near our Airbnb (I'm a Cleveland girl born and raised, but visiting from DC--I wanted to support something local that felt like "home" we landed at The Coffee Pot). We entered the space that was pretty full with a good, comfy vibe. We were greeted and waited on by Michelle, the owner who had taken over the place from her mother. It doesn't get more family owned than this! We both ordered Jozi's Fave and received perfectly cooked eggs (over medium for me and scrambled for him), turkey bacon with the perfect amount of flex and crisp, and delightfully large and fluffy pancakes!!! As we talked with Michelle, we learned that she and our families are long-time friends who grew up in Cleveland, together. This on top of the service, intimate feel, and amazing food solidified this spot as a breakfast stop for me on any return trips home. Michelle, thank you so much for having us, the amazing experience, keeping mom's legacy alive and chatting with me. We'll be back and highly recommend anyone reading this to GO THERE TODAY!! read more

This breakfast place is terribly mediocre. Despite having great potential from it's prime location, diner decor and solid menu, the breakfast here left little to be desired. I will not return. I tried the owner's namesake menu item. The scrambled eggs were good and went well with the hot sauce I was offered. The sausage links were fatty and chewy; opt for the bacon if you come here. The French toast needed more time in egg/milk because were it not for the powdered sugar on top, I would have mistaken them just for dry buttered toast. I also opted for a side of the potatoes. They were cooked fully but seem more appropriate for a Thanksgiving dinner with their cooked-far-too-soft consistency and the large cuts. For breakfast, I'd prefere the potatoes to be cut up in smaller pieces with a nice crunch from a griddle-cook before serving. If weird smelling silverware bothers you, steer clear. If it doesn't, you're in the area, and you want diner coffee with a side of good-enough eggs, this your place. read more

My dad took me in here for the first time. He loved this place when he was alive. He'd go every morning as a retired police officer. Josie & Michelle were regular people he mentioned in everyday conversation. He'd get the Crazy 8 with home fries. It was his jam. When the doctors got on him about his weight, he didn't stop going. Instead he would just eat half and bring the rest home for us kids or a later meal. Now to the point, this isn't a place you stop going to for any reason. The service is tops and it is paired with kindness and care for the customer, the establishment and the product. We ate breakfast here right before my first kid was born. I got the Crazy 8 and my wife got the Banana-can cakes. That crazy 8 is filling and cheesy. Josie doesn't play with those ingredients. This omelet is always overflowing with okey-gooey goodness and veggies and meat. The 10-12" pancakes were light and fluffy and giant. Bananas and pecans everywhere!!! But the item I just love and shows the real attention to detail and effort every time are the home fries. Seasoned and served with onions. They just bring the flavor and say... pow! All of this on top of the prices.. you are missing out if you aren't here. read more

The Coffee Pot - The cozy decor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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I order breakfast from here almost every weekend so i love the food. Had to knock a star off my old review due to some order issues lately. Missing items/ food not cooked to order. For a breakfast spot they really should have making eggs to order down but the last few times they have all been way way overcooked. Also noticed the portion sizes this time were much much smaller. read more

The Coffee Pot - I could help but bite the toast first corned beef hash and eggs! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

If you enjoy good old greasy spoon diners that know yow to make the basics well, then this is for you. I've had their breakfast meals a number of times and have not been disappointed. The bagel sandwiches are my fave. There's adequate street parking and seating inside. Service has always been quick and friendly. read more

Home like neighborhood breakfast spot found. Struggle from going to DD and McDonald's breakfast to this friendly restaurant. Servers are prompted and very generous and friendly. read more

The Coffee Pot - Jozi is my go to, and my remedy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

I honestly have no idea how this is such a low rated establishment. I had such a great experience here yesterday. I came here on a recommendation claiming that this place made the best blueberry pancakes -- I was not disappointed. First of the pancakes are huge! They were so dang delicious even for simple blueberry pancakes they were perfect. And the amount of blueberries was outrageous (in a good way) SO. MANY. BLUEBERRIES. I also had some bacon which standard delicious bacon. Also had an order of potato pancakes and they were also very good. I would have liked them to have a little more onion flavor and be a bit crispier but that's just personal preference. Now for the coffee... I absolutely hate diner coffee. I thought their coffee was pretty good. Next for the service. This is a family owned and operated business which I love. The owner and her daughter took or orders and served us and were very attentive and friendly and the place was very busy. The owners son was there working as well but I can't remember what he was doing and the owners nephew was cooking. All around great experience. I will definitely be returning. read more

The Coffee Pot - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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I've been coming here for about a year now and I really like it! Quiet and humble, it's a good environment when you've just rolled out of bed starving. I almost always get the hangover special because it's such a good value, and I add a side of grits. Give it a try :) read more

The Coffee Pot - My favorite order! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Straight to the point type of place-- authentic American breakfast, and super affordable! People are friendly and food is good, what else can you ask for? read more

The pancakes were big and fluffy but a little under cooked in the center. My carryout order didn't come with syrup. The bacon was ordered extra crispy; it was extra floppy. It was fast. read more

I really wanted to enjoy this place, but unfortunately a lot didn't add up. First impressions, walked in and saw that the kitchen light was out and food was being prepared in the dark XD. We sat down at 11:45 and waited until about 13:15 for our food. Under normal circumstances I forgive this, as we sat down right around peak hours. However, waiting for over one hour for reheated pancakes is unacceptable. I'll be back, I don't want to judge a place on one bad experience when it seems like the majority of people have had good ones. Obviously, I will update the review if needed. read more

We ended up here after a long-winded search for a (nonexistent) Waffle House in Cleveland. After we got over the initial disappointment of Waffle House being off our radar, we had a very enjoyable breakfast! Their coffee lived up to the restaurant's name and I really enjoyed their blueberry pancakes. The one drawback that I found was their bathroom. It's a bit off-putting to cut through their kitchen and basement just to use the bathroom. read more

Really good food. I loved their corned beef and Swiss omelet, and the coffee was also quite good. Only problem I had were the home fries were a bit too salty. Still, I would come back again! read more

The BEST spot in Lakewood for breakfast or brunch. The food is always delicious, service is always great, and you get the most for your money here! We come back time and time again and have always been extremely happy. read more

The Coffee Pot - The Hangover Special Coffee, orange juice, water, 1 egg, 1bacon or 1sausage, home fries and toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

We arrived to The Coffee Pot on a Sunday morning at 10:15 am. There was a sign on the door saying their restrooms were closed to customers. We went to a nearby business to use the restroom and came back. The only other customers were one table of three. We ordered the combo with eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast, and grits. The food took 50 minutes to arrive. This is breakfast at a dinner. That wait time is unacceptable. The food was good, but not worth the long wait. read more

Ok - this is where we ended up after trying a couple other places. First, we had to wait quite a long time for coffee to come to the table, which is a HUGE strike against them. Our waitress was cranky, and not kind at all. Didn't do coffee refills - another strike. WE had to ask for more coffee and when it came, the waitress poured it down my husband's hand and never apologized or anything Ordered a chocolate chip pancake for my granddaughter and it wasn't cooked inside so we sent it back and the second one was raw too. The breakfast potatoes were amazing - but that was the only thing This is by far a ONE AND DONE read more

My new favorite breakfast spot. I had the banana-can pancakes and a side of corned beef hash. Both were incredible. It's a family run place, which carries its own charm, and the coffee is great. My pancakes were huge and thick with actual bananas in them. The corned beef hash was done outstanding; it's so hard to find good hash and this place exceeded expectations. Can't wait to go back! read more

The Coffee Pot - Corned beef hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

This place is so cute! I was there in June and the food was absolutely amazing! The manger/owner was so wonderful! I cannot wait to go back the next time I'm in town. read more

We enjoyed everything!! I was looking for somewhere different to go while I was on holiday. I was let down we couldn't eat in the restaurant because that's not an option at this time. But my frown turned upside down when I put fork to mouth. I'll definitely be back... even though it's not in my neighborhood. Can't wait to try the lunch/brunch menu. read more

I haven't been to the Coffee Pot in a minute but I was just dreaming about their home fries and thought I'd show them some love! This spot is not one to be missed if you're looking for a great breakfast spot in Lakewood. read more

The Coffee Pot is exactly what I hope for in a diner! Cozy atmosphere, wonderful friendly service, and bottomless coffee. The pumpkin pancakes shouldn't be missed! And the hash browns are excellent also. If you're wondering about the coffee, as far as diner coffee goes, this is top notch! Don't let the negative reviews influence you. The Coffee Pot is worth the visit. read more

This place is a hidden gem! Right on Madison in Birdtown with plenty of street parking nearby. Inside is very small with really no waiting area so if there happen to be no tables then you may be out of luck/have to wait outside (this hasn't happened to us yet!) The menu is typical breakfast diner-style so don't go expecting a fancy meal. Also to note: it's SO inexpensive (our bill for 2 entrees/2 sides/2 coffees was $15). I had banana pecan pancakes and home fries which were both amazing. Definitely give this place a try if you're looking for some home cooked breakfast with no frills. read more

This is the BEST breakfast restaurant in the city! The staff is always friendly and they move at a great pace! Every time I go here the place smells amazing and they serve a breakfast that reminds me of my grandmothers cooking! I always recommend this place to family and friends because it is literally the best! read more

We had a few good dining experiences in the western suburbs of Cleveland while in town for my cousin's wedding. The first came on our first morning in town. As we were driving across town from one hotel to another, we stumbled into the Coffee Pot restaurant in Lakewood. My wife researched nearby breakfast places while I ran into Target for a quick purchase and the Coffee Pot was her suggestion. It would be very easy to drive past the Coffee Pot without even noticing it was there. I don't recall any protruding signage, just the simple neon in the front window. We were looking for it and nearly drove right past it. The inside is as simple as the outside with a few booths around the front and right sides, a long bar counter on the left where the server/cashier worked, and some small tables filling the rest of the space. At the back was the kitchen, where one cook worked to prepare all the food. We were told to sit where we like from the woman behind the counter. I found a high chair beneath the register for our little one, and she was right over to take a drink order. I just had water and my wife tried their run of the mill diner coffee. Though nothing on our visit would be out of this world, it was all so cheap and in plentiful quantities. For breakfast my wife had an omelette which was served with home fries and your choice of toast. I didn't sample the omelette, but she really seemed to enjoy it. The home fries were really good served with sautéed onion in the mix. I ordered a short stack of blueberry pancakes and a side of bacon. When my order arrived I was sure glad I went with the short stack of two pancakes. These were the largest and thickest pancakes I had ever seen. Even with my wife's assistance, I could only eat one and a half. The bacon was crisp, just the way I like it to be. Our entire meal cost us $16.39 including tip. The Coffee Pot is a great place for a cheap and filling breakfast. read more

Family owned diner... cute and small.. went here to grab a late brunch on a Thursday and it was delicious! There is only one waitress for the whole place, every table but 2 were filled and there is only one cook... had to wait awhile for the food but it was well worth it... food was delicious and hit the spot... read more

The Coffee Pot - French toast bacon and eggs! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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I had read so many reviews about this place I had been wanting to go in here an try just to get my feel of the place. I mean you see negative reviews on places. But you can't really get the feel for a place unless you go in an see for yourself. So we was out a about an decided to stop in an see what all these awesome reviews was about. The Service in here was awesome. The sweet waitress came an set us down in a timely manner and was great on service. My partner an I took an ample amount of time looking over the menu an finally came to a choice that we both ordered the same things just a few things fixed different. We both had the BLT, for the ones that don't know what that is it's a Bacon, Lettuce, & Tomato Sandwich. I have seen those in my past fixed alot of styles. This sandwich was made just wonderful an yes the Cook throws the bacon up on here no piece of the bread was not covered with bacon. I love a place that shows love in what they are cooking and this lady does superb way in everything she cooks. This is a place that we will be going back to again on another day for some breakfast. I even took time to take a picture of what i order to show how the plate was decorated. This was delicious in every way. Thanks so much was a great meal. read more

The Coffee Pot - The Coffee Pot Lakewood, OH - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

I've had some great meals at The Coffee Pot, but there are a few things that miss the mark that make me wonder why some things can be so good and others so mediocre. The sausages. Why do they serve these things. I've had better sausages from a free hotel breakfast. There's no skin and it's very greasy and mushy. Like the kind you fondly remember from elementary school cafeteria breakfast. These are the worst part about The Don where you get a little bit of everything - everything else is on point (excellent bacon). I honestly would have rather paid the same price and had them exclude the sausage. I've never had really good coffee from here. The last two times I've been there it barely tastes like coffee - just hot water. You gotta have that strong diner coffee, especially if you're going to be called "The Coffee Pot". This is not a difficult one to solve - they're just not using enough coffee beans for the water. Most gas station coffee I've gotten is stronger. The Banana pancakes are AWESOME as are the home-fries. The omelettes are made very well. They have a lot going for them. Overall, they're at 3.5 stars right now in my book. Stronger coffee would bump it up to 4 stars and better quality sausage would make it 4.5 stars. read more

I can't believe I've slept on this place! This quaint little family restaurant sits back from the sidewalk and at first glance may appear to be closed but it's not - well, as long as its before 2pm, but if you find yourself hungry for breakfast or brunch definitely stop in!! It's a small family run joint and when me and my partner first went in the place was filled. We sat at the counter and were immediately greeted by a friendly waitress. The menu is somewhat small but trust me, there's enough on the menu to be satisfied with. I settled on the eggs and corned beef hash, with home fries and toast. I added a short stack of french toast and my partner ordered the Big Boy. Warning - The Big Boy is a challenge and unless you got a super big appetite I don't recommend it - try The Don which is a smaller version of the Big Boy. The Big Boy is 3 eggs, 3 bacon or sausage, grits, home fries, and your choice of toast or pancakes. The pancakes are HUGE! Everything was stellar. The food was cooked perfectly, the bacon wasn't too greasy and the grits were cooked just right. We both left full and happy. If you like a real home cooked meal, then forget about Denny's or I-Hop and go to The Coffee Pot. Not only was the food great, but the service was wonderful. They made me feel welcome, and to be honest, sitting at the counter felt like I was sitting in their own private kitchen. I think I've found my new favorite breakfast spot. Please don't be like me and sleep on this little place. Stop in and find out for yourself. This place is a true gem in Birdtown! read more

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