My wife suggested that we eat breakfast here a few weeks back. This is quaint mom and pop establishment. The staff is friendly and welcoming. They try hard to please. If you're looking for a nice little place to have breakfast or lunch, stop by and visit. read more

I had the Kitchen Skillet and it was really good. My son liked the stuffed French Toast. The staff was friendly and the food came out quick.

Wife took me to this New spot for us. Walking in small business cook in open waitress very welcoming. Nice place for party of 4 or less. The negatives; some food sat on the counter for minutes. Not ours. You must have to come early to get everything. They were out of oranges for fresh squeezed orange juice and out of avocado for the California omelette. So I got the ultimate. Everything was cooked good the omelette had little flavor (had to get generous with Frank's) and all toppings were on top and skimpy for $11. Wife's breakfast was good. You get a rumble from orange theory next door. Wife had a very good experience 1st time. We got out of there under $30 for two. The waitress had a great personality but had a helper that was no help at all. I would have to try again just to see if this is a one off experience but for now average at best. read more

The Kitchen - Brunch with my wife!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

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Heard this place was good and let me tell ya, walked in and was pleasantly greeted, our server came over and introduced herself and was very nice. Food came out fresh, quickly, and hot. Was amazed at the amount of food that came with the "Big Breakfast" ($16.00) SOOOO worth it!!! Two REAL sausage links, 2 pieces of REAL bacon, one big slice of Country Ham, eggs, toast, 3 HUGE pancakes (made from scratch), and their potatoes are probably the best breakfast potatoes I've ever had. Also we got the Eggs Benedict and Tanya said the Hollandaise sauce was the best she's ever had. Coffee and unsweetened tea were fresh and I even got a carafe at my table HUGE WIN !!! 5/5 for this place and highly recommended 8am-2pm daily read more

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When we tried this place a year or more ago I really enjoyed it and was able to overlook the vibration from the fitness center next door. In fact I made a joke that it would help with digestion. The latest visit we made was not nearly as enjoyable. Here's the good: Their menu is one of the most unique I have ever seen for breakfast. I wanted to try every item they had. The quality of the food is still good. The not so good: They are short on staff so the service has degraded from our previous visit, which unfortunately leaves more time to dwell on the vibration coming from the business next door. When we entered this second time I sensed something was off immediately because there were very few patrons, which was not the case when e we first tried it. Of course you can't make a judgement solely on that (I told myself), so we proceeded to take a seat and order. Again, the quality of the food is still good but there were other factors regarding the service that forced my rating to drop. The owner/host/server was very apologetic about the service and offered us to-go coffees, which was a nice gesture. We declined, said no thank you, paid and left. I hope they can turn this around because it was a great place and continues to have great potential. read more

Food was decent. Ordered the veggie omelette with potatoes on the side. Potatoes never arrived and we weren't charged. The omelette was huge when it arrived so I decided not to say anything. It was cheese and full of spinach which for me is good. Husband ordered the eggs Benedict. He had a choice of asparagus or potatoes. He went with the asparagus. He said it was good yet it wasn't enough for him so I gave him a third of my omelette. There is an up charge for other items. My omelette came with nothing. So if your used to omelettes coming with toast and potatoes there are uncharges. The place vibrates because of the fitness center next door. It's not the restaurants fault. Yet seriously do not come here if you have a hangover or high levels of anxiety. Maybe sitting at the opposite wall is a better option. read more

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This place has the best red velvet pancakes and breakfast in general, nice staff even when very busy.

The menu they list online, the menu at the restaurant and what you actually receive are not at all the same. It was our first time there on a Saturday for brunch, and it was disappointing. The salads listed one type of lettuce with certain ingredients and came out as iceberg with only part of the ingredients listed. They offer a soup and salad combo, but the server said they haven't offered soup in over a year. And the omelet I ordered seemed like it was made hours earlier and heated up in a microwave. It was dry, flavorless and inedible. They need to update their online menu, as well as their actual menu and stick to it when making the meals or at least inform customers in some way. In addition, cleaning their restrooms and refilling soup and paper towels dispensers would be beneficial too. read more

The service was great and I received my food quickly. I got the red velvet pancakes and eggs Benedict. I loved the pancakes and the eggs Benedict was good. Just a heads up, this place is right next door to a gym and my table/the restaurant was shaking from the people working out next door. This didn't really bother me but could bother some people. read more

The Kitchen - Red Velvet Pancakes & Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

This wonderful little brunch diner is right off Mentor Ave in a little strip of shops, very easy to miss. The food and coffee are both great, and the service was fast and friendly. read more

My husband and I have been here two times previously and both times I ordered the chicken and waffles. It was incredible on my previous visits. Despite the vibration we felt our entire visit this past Sunday from the Orange gym next door, our waitress made it bearable. She joked about it and we laughed with her. Her service was perfect - so much so that we gave her 30% gratuity. I ordered a chicken and waffles to go. When I pulled the chicken and waffles out to warm up as our dinner, I about died. The to-go package had a waffle with two generic chicken fingers (comparable to frozen generic chicken tenders). I was completely disappointed. I hadn't looked at the to-go prior to leaving so my bad. We are willing to eat at this establishment but will avoid getting anything to go. My veggie omelet was excellent and my husbands breakfast also. Our waitress was attentive and had a great demeanor. We even put aside the ambiance which is clean, but tight and had a constant vibration. If I wanted generic chicken fingers, I'd go to Dennys for breakfast! read more

This spot is a little hidden gem ! The menu has fantastic healthy options and uses local companies for a lot of the food ! Our staff was extremely friendly and a cozy atmosphere ! Very clean inside too ! read more

The Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

My first visit to The Kitchen was favorable yet interesting. On Tue., 7/12 I arrived @ 12 noon & was promptly greeted/seated. There were several other patrons already dining in this smaller sized dining room. Parties of 4+ will have difficulty being accommodated. The decor is nice & I had no issues with the cleanliness of the front of the house. The Kitchen has a standard diner breakfast/lunch menu. Being one to take advantage of brunch, I ordered two eggs over medium, bacon, potatoes, & homemade rye toast. All were properly prepared & tasted excellent. The price point in our (at present) inflation ravaged economy was very reasonable. Here is the interesting part of my visit and it is in no way the fault of The Kitchen. After being seated, I seriously thought we were having an earthquake! It turns out that the OrangeTheory Fitness Center next door has people running on treadmills which causes the floor to shake considerably. I'm talking "Can this be structurally safe for the building if it occurs on a regular basis?" Maybe Californians will feel at home but the experience for me was distracting. .......... Fellow Yelpers! If you found my review to be helpful, please take a moment to vote & help keep me motivated. Thank you! read more

Just happened to stop for gas down the street from this cute little place. Looked on yelp and decided to give it a try. Amazing service, fast, and DELICIOUS. The potatoes are perfectly crispy, the asparagus is tender.... Overall I recommend the kitchen for your next breakfast/brunch stop. Thank you! read more

The Kitchen - Veggie omelette with avocado and asparagus - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

Be aware... terrible service! The first thing you see on the door is the face Covering for customer is mandatory. So why are the employees not wearing masks, or just having them on their ears? Then, the first thing the waitress told us when we got our table is that her coworker was slow and not organized as she was in training. That was not nice of her. Then each time you asked something (coffee refill, water,...) it took a really long time, and the place was not full at all. The cook, which you can see from the sitting table, is not having mask or hairnet. Not any kind of good practices or hygiene practices there. Food was decent, but will not be coming back. read more

The Kitchen - two plates of food on a table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

Came to bring kid to recruiting office and wanted coffee. The menu descriptions are on point. The server was a sweetheart and attentive for having 6 tables, food came out hot delicious and full of flavor. I got the corned beef hash skillet. FRESH!!!!!! Come get a taste of kitchen. read more

Breakfast/brunch/lunch joint with an industrial-country vibe. The menu is loaded with fresh food options including gluten free. The sides are all a la carte which adds up fast, so expect it to be priced higher than a standard diner. The menu is great! The servers are kind, but are sorely deficient in training. I had to ask for my coffee cup to be refilled, for jelly, for silverware, the avocado that was supposed to come on my omelette but was missing, etc. Our food took FOREVER to come out. The place is a bit loud and the floor does vibrate with the workout classes next door. Our table rocked as it was to large for the base. There were many take out orders going out. Maybe this is a better place to do take out rather than dine in. They're going to need to improve the dine in service. First, train your servers. They're super kind, but unaware of how to take care of guests' needs. Then, figure out how to take care of the diners at your tables sitting in your restaurant in a timely fashion if you're going to do so much takeout. read more

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Pleasant place. Surprised they can't do basted eggs, all one needs is a lid. So, I order over very very easy. They weren't. Service was good. I doubt I'll be back if they can't make my eggs read more

Been a while but need breakfast before Christmas shopping!! Headed back to one of our favorites. AND big change!!! In our absence, the place had been remodeled. More specifically, git rid of the table and chairs (which were highly uncomfortable) and put in booths!! What a great change!! Food, great as always!! Top 5 Far East side breakfast spot. Grab your significant other and head here for your breakfast read more

If you are looking for a restaurant with very good breakfast selections stop at The Kitchen on Mentor Ave . I ordered 2 blueberry pancakes that were awesome. The portions are huge, the taste is excellent. The lady that cooked that day was Linda . Linda was very attentive as was my server Alivia. I also like that a pot of coffee is brought to the table so you do not have to ask for a refill. Coffee has a very good taste also. Pricing is reasonable, atmosphere is nice and service is excellent. I think they also serve lunch. read more

I had high hopes but was very disappointed. Started off by being sat at a dirty table. When the waitress saw it was dirty she took her hand and wiped the crumbs into the floor. She never got a rag and wiped down the table. I got the corned beef Benedict's with a side of bacon. There was not enough corn beef to cover the English muffin. The hollandaise sauce was so runny it ran off the eggs onto the plate. It came with hash browns. The potatoes were crisp on one side while being undercooked and starchy through out. The bacon was ice cold. I would not recommend going here unless you enjoy sitting at a dirty table and eating cold poorly prepared food. read more

Great little addition to the Mentor neighbourhood. Now everyone can get breakfast all day long. Who doesn't love breakfast? Sometimes am man just need bacon, eggs and coffee, and this was as good as any. The place has got a modern quick serve restaurant vibe. Service was good. Not quite grab and go though. read more

I loved brunch at the Kitchen. This little gem is doing it right. With most of the fresh ingredients purchased from local vendors you have to respect this hometown business for supporting the community. There are plenty of options for a Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free lifestyle. Only natural meats and cage free eggs are found here. The chef prepares each dish fresh upon ordering and the food tastes incredible. read more

The Kitchen - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

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This is such a great addition to the Mentor area. They call themselves "All Day Brunch". What a cool concept. The food is exceptionally good and the prices are very reasonable. Our bill was $18.75 for 2 meals and coffee. I ordered the corned beef benny and my dining companion got the bacon, egg, and avocado on a toasted bagel. Both meals came with perfectly cooked cubed potatoes. My meal was delicious. Corned beef is such a good idea for eggs Benedict. Why didn't I think of that? Lol instead of the traditional poached eggs, the chef uses sunny-side up. I highly recommend dining here and I can't wait to try some of their lunch options. However, I have to warn you, Orangetheory Fitness is next door. When they get going, it feels as if a freight train is passing by. The floor and tables shake on and off. It's a weird feeling at first, but we eventually got used to it. The staff apologized repeatedly about it and said they are working to fix the problem. read more

The Kitchen - The corned beef Benny. The best of both worlds! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

We love this place. Best gourmet menu, great cooks awesome servers!! Eggs Benedict, chicken and waffles, bacon maple French toast, amazing omelettes, really good sausage gravy and biscuits!! read more

The Kitchen - This "Western Omlette" is the best! Yes, that is sausage gravy on top! Swiss and Cheddar! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

What a wonderful and delicious breakfast I had this morning! Left with a very full and happy tummy. Waitress was such a sweetheart which only added to a great meal. Will be back real soon! read more

The Kitchen - Corn Beef Hash Skillet (top) Maple Bacon French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

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Someone recommended to use this place for breakfast, so we came in km Sunday and got a table right away. The menu had lots of interesting options we were considering. Finally we ordered banana French toast, cauliflower omelette with a side of corned beef hash and corned beef hash eggs Benedict. The description on the menu does NOT match what the dishes were. Start with caramelized banana French toast: it was a regular French toast with fresh banana on the top and few drizzles of caramel. What happened to caramelized banana? Omelette came out ok, there was NO seasoning in the omelette at all! Corned beef hash was described as hand pulled corned beef.... In reality it was thinly sliced deli style corned beef. Not sure what was hand pulled... Corned beef Eggs Benedict: corned beef was delivered sliced and instead of a poached eggs it came it with a sunny side up and hollandaise sauce on top... Everything tasted just ok. Would I go back or recommend this place - no, sorry. read more

I loved it here! And I am usually pretty picky about my breakfast places. The food was topnotch and the staff was so friendly. Especially Cassandra! Cool decor too. Made for a great day. I'll be back soon! read more

If you're black, not a place for you. Extremely rude server/host and if there are three other tables sat behind you, best believe, those tables will be served prior to you. read more

Sandra made me feel right at home on Saturday morning!! I was lucky to get in before the crowd started shuffling in. The menu is great and I had plenty of choices and one serious, but easy decision to make - Chicken and waffles! The description was the sell and I went all in!! The red velvet pancakes will be my choice next time perhaps? So good! Do not pass this wonderful place up! You will be in heaven!! read more

The Kitchen - Chicken and Waffle - I want it now ! Heavenly! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

First time visiting, and we will be back! We had the bacon maple French toast and the B.A.E. The food is very good. The potatoes are amazing!! Server was very sweet, can't wait to return! read more

Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and friendly environment. Unbelievable list of menu choices. Delicious food!!!! read more

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So good! Coffee good! Omelets good! Atmosphere good! The pancakes and french toast cooking in the restaurant smells good! Very bright and sunny! I really enjoyed my breakfast! I had the ultimate omelet and my sister5jad the veggie omlet. . So many good choices! We even ordered an omelet to go for our mom so she can enjoy it before shopping! We plan on going to the one in Independence next. Good eating! read more

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Disappointed... First thing I noticed is the annoying VIBRATING of what feels like the entire restaurant. Orange Theory, right next door, has classes going on with exercise equipment. It causes a vibrating of almost the entire Kitchen restaurant which almost gave me motion sickness. First, the Craft French Toast was okay - but they didn't give us any syrup to go with it. Strike one. Second, the avocado used in the B.A.E. sandwich had already started to brown giving it a bitter olive taste - yuck. A better avocado should have been used. More attention-to-detail on the part of the cook would help this. Strike two. Third, the potatoes were undercooked, semi-raw which is again, due to lack of attention-to-detail, and a less than thorough cooking process. Strike three. Lastly, for the Craft French toast, the B.A.E., and an extra bagel, the cost was almost $20.00...!!! I don't feel that these people take pride in their work and try to turn out meals as quickly and cheaply as possible, cutting corners and sacrificing quality. And overpriced. Some alternatives for meals that are of better quality and more affordable are: Kleifeld's Restaurant Denny's McDonald's read more

i really enjoy this restaurant! The quality and uniqueness of the food is stellar. You know that with every bit you are getting the finest food prepared with love. Sandra and Linda are exemplary ambassadors of The Kitchen delivering prompt and beyond courteous service. They make you feel like you're at a close family members house enjoying a meal, and not at just some restaurant. I highly recommend their burgers and corned beef hash. You will not be disappointed!!!! read more

The food was flavorful but on the colder side. I had the bacon maple French Toast and my friend had the Cinnamon Toast Crunch French Toast. The coffee is Starbucks brand but wasn't that strong. The service was great, both servers were friendly and accommodating. The food also came out quick. read more

The Kitchen - Bacon Maple French Toast Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

We've currently been waiting for over an hour for our food....took 30mins just to get a refill on our coffee, and the waitress just gave us our bill before we've even got our food. Seriously?!?! Zero updates on when we're getting it...and there's 2 other 4 top tables filled, I wouldn't consider that busy. I'm giving it 2 stars because the food was actually good once we got it. Warning- if you have a baby and need to change their diaper there is NO changing table in the restaurant. Such a bummer. read more

The Kitchen is a relatively new brunch restaurant located in a shopping center on Mentor Ave. It is located next to the Orange Leaf Fitness Centet (Gym) in the same place as Pita Pit. The menu is Breakfast (ie Omletts and Pancakes) and Lunch (ie Burgers and Sandwiches) I am particularly a fan of the Irish themed Dublin Omelette, which features corn beef hash. The service is very quick although on one particular occasion it was busy and food came a bit slower than I would say is ideal. But overall this is a great little place. I definitely think it worth a visit. read more

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I never knew this place was here in Mentor! I ordered the maple bacon french toast and it was delicious. Reminds me of the dearly missed Jack Flaps read more

The Kitchen - Bacon Maple French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

OMG what a hidden gem!! The banana French Toast and the chicken and waffles were phenomenal!! Staff was great, especially Sandra and Sam!! They went above and beyond to take care of their customers!! Can't wait to go back!! read more