The Nest

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Do you want a great breakfast? This is your place. Stopped here while waiting for my dog to be groomed and I was not disappointed. Fantastic service and some of the best coffee I've had. I love breakfast bowls and they had a few to choose from, so I selected one of those along with a blueberry pancake. I normally don't gravitate to our pancakes, but I had to try since I had a few different options. I just got one, but that was plenty with my breakfast bowl. I chose the blueberry pancake and it was one of the best I've had. The breakfast bowl came out nice and hot with great flavors and a couple eggs on top. Everything was just fantastic. The ambience is what you would expect from a local diner. I will definitely be back so give it a try if you're in town. read more

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Cynthia B.

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ATTENTION GLUTEN ALLERGIES! The stars reflect a celiac response, not the food or service. If you aren't sensitive to gluten, you should definitely eat here, because the food is delicious and the service is friendly. It's a wonderful local spot. The first time we went to The Nest, it was great for me -- the server also has celiac, and clearly looked out for me -- I did not get sick. I had the Big Bacon omelet, and my husband had the Gyro -- both enormous servings and delicious. My husband and I were so excited, because we've only been able to find a handful of restaurants that actually take food allergies seriously. The second time, when I told our server I have a severe gluten allergy (because most people genuinely do not know what celiac is . . .), she nonchalantly said "ok." I ordered the Cheesy Cheese; my husband had the Breakfast Burrito. While both were delicious (my husband couldn't finish his and said it was one of the best Breakfast Burritos he's eaten!), I barely made it to the BP gas station down the road before I got sick, and I was sick for 6 days! 6 days means DIRECT contamination -- either someone put toast on my plate and then took it off, or some other form of a direct hit with wheat/rye/barley (which could be soy sauce; "food" starch," etc.) It's so frustrating. I really try to do my best and order things that should be simple -- no sauces; no dressings -- if the kitchen and server take it seriously. It isn't a dietary choice -- believe me, my life would be much easier (and much more pleasant), if I did not have this disease. Sadly, we can't go back. read more

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I had the eggs Benedict it was delicious! Potatoes were really good, fresh squeezed orange juice! Definitely recommend!

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Amanda G.

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We were driving through the area on Sunday around noon and found The Nest for a quick breakfast. There was a short wait but the staff was warm and welcoming. The inside was very clean and it has a diner feel but nothing feels outdated. There were lots of great options on the menu and we enjoyed the breakfast burger and breakfast sandwich. The coffee was good and they were very conscientious about refilling and keeping our cup warmed up. The prices were incredibly reasonable. I'm sure we'll look for opportunities to stop there again. Kinda wish I lived closer to this gem, it would be a great regular breakfast spot. read more

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Kaylie P.

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This is our favorite place for breakfast! The staff is always so friendly, and the atmosphere is perfect for families. We absolutely love both the food and the service. read more

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Lauren K.

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The Nest! What a cute diner located in Vermilion. This unassuming spot has friendly service and satisfying, fast diner food. When a good diner is good, it's GOOD. Plan accordingly, because The Nest clearly has a popular local following and gets busy quickly. Upon walking in, I immediately felt like this was a hometown spot I had been frequenting for years. The inside atmosphere was warm and homey with plenty of seating. The hostess promptly seated us and it felt like we had our food even faster. Not many places exist anymore where you feel like you can have a cup of coffee, relax, and slow down a bit. The Nest reminds me of a spot I would have frequented with my Grandpa as a kid if I lived in the area. The food is typical greasy spoon diner fare and I mean that in the most loving way possible. When I visited, a number of dessert pancakes were on special like reese cups and fudge brownie. I ordered The Sailors Anchor omelette, which is essentially a veggie and meat omelette with sausage gravy on top. I was hesitant about ordering it but did at the advice of my server - and it was delicious! Super hearty and satisfying. We'll be back! read more

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Ryan B.

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While on vacation, we were in the mood for a no frills, diner type breakfast and The Nest fit the bill perfectly! The space was clean and the service was friendly. And we left with very full bellies! I would not hesitate to return if I'm ever in the area. read more

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Every time I visit the area, I'm sure to stop at the Nest! Family owned and wonderful service. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

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Steve M.

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Solid breakfast/lunch place. Great service, friendly. Big menu and they get it all right. Comfortable and clean. A local institution and they continue to earn the business. read more

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Bernadette R.

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The service was excellent. I had a chicken bacon ranch salad and it was excellent. The atmosphere is nice as well. Very reasonable prices

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Rick M.

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We love the food. Never had anything bad. We try to go anytime we're in town from Louisville Ky.

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Greg E.

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Atmosphere - Very Good. The restaurant is your typical family style restaurant. There is a small counter area and three rooms with tables and booths. There must be seating available for at least 100 people. Service - Very Good. Our server was pleasant and attentive. There was another staff person who was constantly offering coffee refills. Food - Very Good. I had only had breakfast here, and so I can not speak for the lunch menu (they close at 2:30 pm daily). However, I have eaten breakfast here at least a dozen times and I have never been disappointed. The menu has tons of options and the food is very good. I had the French Toast with a side of bacon and enjoyed it thoroughly. The coffee is very good as well. Overall Value - Very Good. The prices are very reasonable and food delicious. I definitely recommend The Nest. read more

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Mary B.

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Nice local feel to this place and with locals actually present! Delicious spinach and feta omelette with potatoes and rye toast. Plenty of coffee gets served! Employees all friendly and check back to see how all is going. Nice place. I would return if in the area. read more

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Michelle O.

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Seems to be a local hang out with a decent crowd. We got there kinda between lunch and breakfast so you can get either. There was a table across from us that had a crying and tantrum escalating toddler that was very annoying. Not the restaurant's fault but it is obnoxious. Got the turkey club. It was just ok. It's not that I expected anything spectacular but it was just ok. The rest of my party got breakfast and they seemed to like it for the most part. The service was ok. Our server was not that attentive. Prices were good. Plenty of parking. And a quick mention that the bathrooms need to be cleaned. They weren't awful but they weren't too clean. Probably skip and try something else next time I'm in that area. read more

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Nicholas N.

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Wonderful breakfast spot that has plenty of space. We had a party of 9 and it worked perfectly. Superb friendly service! Thanks Skyler read more

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Donny B.

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Honestly the best restaurant in VTown for great food and exceptional service. Breakfast,Luch/Dinner menu is plentiful and everything is budget friendly without sacrificing anything. This place is the spot if you're hungry. read more

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Essam S.

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I'm a big breakfast diner man and this place was amazing. Coffee was really good and their home fries were crispy and hot probably my favorite. read more

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Vincent K.

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We were looking for Sunday breakfast in Northern Ohio after traveling to a memorial and found The Nest- clearly a go-to spot for the locals in Vermillion. Excellent example of a American breakfast/lunch diner with an expanded menu, and a great staff. I had the Greek omelet, my wife had blueberry pancakes- both were excellent. Service was efficient and friendly. read more

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Beth E.

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I LOVE EGGS BENEDICT! I have found the place that serves the best eggs Benedict. This is a cute little diner, which has a great varied menu, but I chose eggs Benedict and will be back countless times because it is so good. Service was super right from the start, even on a crowded Sunday morning. I will be back! read more

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Carter B.

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great food and service the servers were nice and they worked fast. I've never had such a good breakfast burrito. the ambiance was like a 1990's diner. read more

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Mark B.

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My family eats here probably at least once a month if not more frequently. The food is consistently good along with great service and wonderful atmosphere. This is certainly a go to in town and is our breakfast/ lunch spot. read more

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Christine B.

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Fantastic breakfast! We were seated as soon as we walked in, had coffee in less than a minute and breakfast came without a wait and was (smooch your fingertips) delicious read more

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Clayton C.

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If you're looking for an excellent place for breakfast or lunch try this place. The food is delicious and prepared to you specifications. The restaurant is clean and parking is ample. Service is quick and attentive. The only negative here is a 3.5 % surcharge for using a credit card. read more

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Chris S.

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This is a nice little spot. Not quite welcoming enough to be quaint, but cheap enough to make it your comfy breakfast stop on the way through town. The country steak is $8.29 and beats a frozen-dinner, and the $6.50 eggs were cooked perfectly. Despite the fact that it's a "nest" in a small town, don't set expectations of anything too scratch-made or homey. There are margarine packets at the table, and when I asked the waitress for butter I was brought another margarine packet. read more

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Great $$, Great service, Great food... what else could you ask for!! The eggs benny is one of the best Ive ever had!! This is a must spot if your in the area!! read more

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Nicole S.

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Good choices for kids meals. Serves breakfast the whole time they're open which is great. Our family had the kids corn dogs, pancakes with sprinkles and pot roast sandwich. It was all very good and the prices were great for the portions. We will be coming back again. read more

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Madison J.

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One of the best restaurants around! Clean dining room, friendly staff, amazing food and the waitresses always remember my meal when I come in to order it. If I could give a 100/5 stars, I would! read more

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Shannon B.

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My family travels half an hour because the breakfast is so good! Fast service, you're seated immediately and someone's over with the menus before you blink. The corned beef hash, all breakfast bowls, and eggs Benedict cannot be criticized. My husband worked as a breakfast cook for years so he can be picky but he says the food tastes fresh, looks great, no puddles of grease or soggy waffles. Go and have a nice breakfast with the fam. read more

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Lisa H.

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Cute place but for me, the breakfast I had was just ok. I got charged extra to have real butter on my toast instead of margarine, I thought that was weird. Service was, ehhh. The people I was with said they'd go back but I'm on the fence. read more

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Dianna P.

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Service was great and we didn't wait very long for our food to arrive and we had 7 people in our party. Two people of our party got the Reubens and had no complaints at all. I had the mushroom and Swiss burger was good however it was made with a pre made patty which takes makes the burger dry. Onion rings were amazing. Over all I would go back and recommend this place. read more

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Tiffany H.

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The Nest is one of my favorite places to eat in Vermilion. The staff is incredible and you're never a stranger to them. The food is delicious and I recommend Biscuits and Gravy for breakfast or the Ranch Chicken Wrap for lunch! This restaurant is like what you would see in Hallmark movies for a small town diner. Get there for breakfast-brunch-or lunch! It closes at 2:30pm! read more

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Matthew M.

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Been to this place twice and have had good experiences both times. The food is good and usually prepared fairly quickly and the staff is generally nice. No complaints at all. Good for lunch and breakfast (not open for dinner hours). I will return here again in the future. read more

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I have been going to the Nest since I was a little girl, and the food and the people are still so kind. The service is always great, and their menu is fun. It has an excellent breakfast foods selection, and unlike most places in the area, they give some healthy options, such as wheat toast and having the option to have egg whites in your omelette. (Thumb up for that!). I tried a bacon, mushroom, and Swiss omelette that was heavenly and also gigantic! It actually kept me full until dinner time. My son's chocolate chip pancakes were adorable and he loved the cute Mickey Mouse design. Definitely a kid-friendly establishment.:) On the other hand, I do truly wish that there was another side option to go with the omelette. It comes with a ton of hash browns, which looked good, but honestly, that's just way too much food and too many carbs for me! I asked if I could substitute them for a fruit or veggie side, but they do not allow substitutions. I can understand that, but I really don't like to be wasteful. Other than that, though, awesome place! read more

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Aaron H.

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Great Food and Great Owners ! I really find it hard to choose between all the Wonderful things ! I've had a variety of things I like ! The Prime rib , avocado toast to all of my favs ! Thank you Nest for an incredible menu ! read more

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I was impressed. Food was great, service was great, price is good & it was clean. I could definitely see myself returning if I was in the area again. No complaints really. read more

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The service is pretty good, and the food is pretty good too. I just feel like for 5 stars Is for a place with great food.

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3701 Liberty Ave
Vermilion, OH 44089
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(440) 967-3763
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Hours

What time does The Nest open?

The Nest opens at 6:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does The Nest close?

The Nest closes at 2:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does The Nest serve alcohol?

No, The Nest does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does The Nest have TVs?

Yes, The Nest has TVs.

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Does The Nest have parking?

Yes, The Nest has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Does The Nest have free WiFi?

Yes, The Nest has free WiFi.

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Saturday came here to get a cool drink after the vermillion Market up the road. Thought we'd get a…read morecool drink, use the restroom, and take advantage of the air conditioning. We sat in the big comfy chairs. Drank a tropical bubble tea and an iced churro coffee. The tropical bubble tea was good. Not too sweet, a little bit too much ice, but was very cool and refreshing. The iced churro coffee was delicious and a bit indulgent. Lots of cinnamon and nice cold foam top. Very good. We sat for about 30mins and enjoyed our drinks, cooled off, used the restroom and did some people watching. Place was very steady. People talking out and staying in. This seems pretty popular. All sorts of drinks ordered. Nice place lots of tables, booths, and comfy chairs and couch. Main order area is in the corner toward the back, the rest is seating. We'll be back.

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Chez Francois Restaurant

Effortless elegance, timeless flavor, and a touch of Paris overlooking stunning waterfront views in…read moreVermillion! Every bite and sip was perfection with the ultimate attention to detail! Phenomenal service with 2 wait staff! Jackets required inside for all men, no flip flops. We will absolutely be back! Street parking, valet and dock slips a Cocktails Espresso Martini Francois The French Blonde Cabernet Dinner Amuse-Bouche Cocktail de Crevettes Soupe a L'Oignon Gratinee Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup with Duck Confit Assiette de Coquillage Au Basilic Beef Wellington

CHEZ Francois - Vermilion…read more Our weekend experience along Lake Erie brought to mind several very nice dining experiences at CHEZ Francois - Vermilion. We fully endorse the dress code and expect other fine dining establishments to embrace: Gentlemen, Jackets Please "Recent phone call: She then asked if we ever have problems with customers and the dress code. I told her about a young lady who came in wearing flip-flops accompanied by her parents. We also felt her jean skirt and a tank top were inappropriate in our indoor dining room and disrespectful to our other diners. When I confronted her about her casual attires she began to cry and explained that it was her parents wedding anniversary. I relented and allowed them to sit in the dining room. I explained to the PD writer that occasionally circumstances dictate that we give the benefit of the doubt to avoid an embarrassing confrontation." We have excellent memories of Dayton and Cincinnati dining history which offered more than several fine dining experiences. We deplore the current practice of casualness and the proliferation of Sports Bars. We have delighted in several evenings of dining at CHEZ Francois - Vermilion. One consideration is Chef D'Amico's Prix Fixe Menu Six-Course Menu · $175 Per Person Wine Pairing · $75 Per Person 3oz per course Perhaps, Fruit Wood Smoked Salmon & Peekytoe Crab Timbale, Dill Remoulade Sauce Maine Diver Sea Scallop & Himalayan Morel Mushrooms En Croûte Bronzini Poêlé, Gremolata, Sauce au beurre de Verjus Seared Bronzini filet served over caramelized fennel and roasted fingerling potatoes, finished with a Plugrá Meyer lemon Verjus butter sauce and Gremolata and pickled fennel. Filet de Flétan, Croûte à la Truffe, Sauce au Beurre aux Herbes North Atlantic Halibut filet, sautéed, truffle and pine nut herb crust, grilled artichoke hearts, roasted leek mousseline, sauced with an herb butter sauce. Plateau de Fromages for Two, Montrachet Goat, St. Angel, English Stilton and Èpoisses, dates, Membrillo (quince paste) and almond/fig cake. In our view it is well worth planning a trip to Lake Erie to enjoy CHEZ Francois.

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The Wine Vault

Stopped by for dinner after looking on yelp for recommendations while visiting in the area, from…read moreSoCal. It was empty when we got there about 20 minutes after opening, however the place filled up quickly! James ,our bartender, was patient as we decided what to order while enjoying our drinks. The food, service, and friendly atmosphere were AMAZING! So much so that we made a reservation to eat here again when we come back out in two weeks. Definitely worth trying if you're in town.

Nice place when in town. Good food but not amazing…read more I've never had a steak tartare that looks like I what I posted. Gnocchi were dense. Sangria is always basic. I would return for a drink maybe!

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Rudy's Bar & Grill

Great neighborhood bar feel with really good food and friendly bartenders…read more I had a burger, 1/2 lb done perfectly with onion rings that were excellent. Last time the onion rings were a little oily, yesterday they were perfect. Our adult daughter just had fried pickles, she said they were great. Perfect batter to pickle ratio and they were spears not rounds which made them great for dipping. Wife had a lake erie perch sandwich, she said it was amazingly good. Busy place, but the kitchen was kerping up about 7:30 on a Friday night. I highly recommend Rudy's especially if your in from out of town.

Located in the very lovely town of Vermilion. They have your normal bar selection for drinks. Menu…read morehas a variety of options. They have burgers, wraps, wings, fish, etc. We ordered a burger and fish and Chips. There sauce is fantastic. Both were very good. Our waitress was very prompt and friendly. It's loud, but such a fun atmosphere. I will definitely be back

Ball park mustard for my delicious 1/2 lb Cheeseburger.

Fried pickles and rings

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Salvatore's Ristorante Italiano

Wow a great rediscovery! We haven't been in since Covid. This is a Jewel of an independent…read morerestaurant. Service was very professional and attentive. I had Eggplant Parm and my husband had Chicken Marsala... both were made with Love and Delicious. Facility is clean and lovely. Shelly at the Bar was So Nice and we enjoyed every minute! Well Done! We will be back from 45 minutes away regularly!

Hands down the worst "Italian" restaurant I've been to…read more Absolutely not authentic. Meatballs tasted generic and premade, mozzarella sticks were cheap flavorless frozen sticks. "Lasagna" was a disgusting bowl of slop drowned in cheap store bought sauce. I don't think you can even call it lasagna, more like cheap flavorless tomato soup with a glob of overcooked noodles over a clump of unseasoned steamed ground beef covered in cheap pre shredded "mozzarella". Only positive note was our server was great and I could definitely tell by her reaction I wasn't the only one with the same complaints.

Lasagna

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Heidi C.

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8 years ago

Very attentive service and the food was reasonable priced and delicious! We went here twice during our stay in the area, we enjoyed it so much! Never had to wait long for our meal to arrive and the waitresses were friendly and filled our coffee frequently. read more

Amanda A.

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10 years ago

Friendly staff great with kids food always great recommend to anyone looking for some real cooking.

Mary L.

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4 years ago

Love this place! Always great service and food! The staff is great and always on top of things. read more

Becky W.

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9 years ago

Great food, great service and very good coffee!!

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We go to Vermillion a few times a year. Today it was for the Vermillion Market at the park. We have…read moregone for about 10 yrs now and enjoy it and watched it grow to what it is now. We discovered Susie's Cafe around that time as well. Here's the main thing. It's small and fills up fast. So if every seat is taken you will wait. Servers are busy and a bit harried all the time. We were waiting for a table with another 2 ladies. Not with us. Just all waiting for a table. A 2 top opened and the staff assumed we were all together and didn't ask. We weren't. Just talking friendly as we were waiting. Finally we said something. The 2 ladies were seated. We the. We're seated about 5 mins later. I guess the moral is to ask. Don't assume. As mentioned it small. Food is diner and good. Breakfast all day. Burgers, sandwiches, salads, soup. Menu isn't huge but it has the good stuff. I got a wrap with chicken, bacon, peppers, cheese, onions they were out of fresh cut fries and it was only 12:30p. So I got hash browns. Food came out in about 10 mins or so. It was good portion. My wrap was supposed to be to be grilled and it wasn't. Nor was it wrapped well. I had to rewrap it. Contents were falling out. It was good though. Hash browns good too. The staff seemed harried and stressed. So I am cutting them some slack on the score. Food is good. Prices are decent. Staff is trying. A few things they could clean up. It's a mom and pop place. You will get a good meal. Just be aware.

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