Breaking Bread

Great little place. Amazing steak sandwich, and patty melt…read more Breakfast is also great. Ask for your breakfast potatoes to be fried for that extra crisp. Service is great and friendly!!!

We had heard how great the food is for years and just never made it to Christy's in Ellwood City…read more We can't say that anymore and we agree with everyone. The food is outstanding, service was great. Our food came fast, and our waitress was very efficient. The cost was reasonable and well worth it. Great experience. This place is worth the trip.

If you're from Western PA you know fries are a crucial topping to any salad

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2nd Ward sanctuary

4.4(53 reviews)

0.0 mi

Greeted with friendly faces and fabulous bartender Jenna. Attentive and on point with all her…read moreclients during Friday night happy hour. The menu is huge and the choices are many. We had burgers and truffle fries and leftovers to go home. Hoping to travel back soon! Highly recommend and definitely a value for the price. Loved the decor and vintage wall hangings. Oh the homemade cakes on Friday are put of this world!!

Stopped in for dinner and was glad we gave it another chance. Sat at the bar and Rocco was great…read more The service was quick and friendly. The "power Hour" old fashioned was delicious as was the Tom Collins. It was comfortable yet somewhat loud at the bar seating. I got the sanctuary steak with the boom shrimp on top. The shrimp was delicious. The steak seemed somewhat unseasoned under the boat sauce and it was kind of chewy. My wife got a hamburger and fries. Again somewhat under seasoned. Took carrot cake home and it was to die for.

Chicken parm sandwiche

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Spring and Main Café

4.1(56 reviews)

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Zelienople caught me be surprise with all of its charming shops, not-so-dirty streets and variety…read moreof random activities needed to kill some time. Despite my temporary inability to taste anything, I was delighted by the Buffalo chicken melt I ordered at Spring and Main Cafe. The atmosphere was trendy, yet not annoyingly so. The water was excellent and very refreshing. I asked the friendly chap at the counter what kind it was, but he said it was just tap. That's how I like mine anyway. Softies and their bottled water wouldn't make it in the real world.

After driving by so many times, we had to come in and try...home run! Classic industrial coffee…read moreshop vibe and excellent drip coffee. My breakfast sandwich hit the spot! Egg whites, Canadian bacon, and cheese on a toasted English muffin was everything I wanted. We got our sandwiches within 5 minutes of sitting down, and it had the yummy right-off-the-griddle taste! We will be back!

Veggie omelet, wheat toast, and fresh fruit cup

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Shakespeare's Restaurant & Pub

4.0(110 reviews)

2.1 mi

We stopped in at opening on Saturday. We were seated immediately and within mins, our waitress…read moreMarcy was there to take our drink order. Marcy was incredible and honestly, she made the trip worth it. Her recommendations were spot on. We weren't going to order dessert but bc of her, we did and she was right! The food is priced at pretty common prices and you get a full plate. All well made and at the perfect temp. The bus boy was ON IT. He was so very polite and asked before taking things. Nothing unused sat for longer than a few minutes. I almost didn't go but I am very glad I did. I will return and I will be telling friends, family & followers to try this place. The castle aesthetic carries over to the inside. It was definitely a choice lol but it is rather lovely. Not your usual dining experience. Try this place. Edit to add: a group of five of us stopped in for the brunch buffet on Sunday. We made a reservation as the website states any party of five or more should make one. I was apprehensive due to past experiences of brunch buffets. Usually all the food tastes very similar and lacks seasoning. Not the case here. They had such a wide array of options. We had an extremely picky eater and they left full. The vibe was casual with just a touch of sophistication. Really happy we tried the buffet and will absolutely come again.

I ordered the 6 oz. sirloin, and the steak was atrocious, a mockery of the culinary world. I asked…read morefor medium rare, but the outside was burnt and charred. The steak itself was tiny and shaped more like a hamburger patty than an actual steak. For $19.95, I expected a decent meal, but instead I was left with a waste of a perfectly good cow and pure disappointment. The castle itself was really cool, though.

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Pot Roast is DELISH!

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Homestead Kitchen & Cocktails

4.1(135 reviews)

19.0 mi

Service at the bar from Josseph was great. Very relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. The Barbacoa…read morebowl was amazing, much better than last time so I am glad I gave it another chance. The chicken Alfredo was very good. Peach cobbler was a perfect finish.

If this place wasn't so out of the way I'd be a regular!…read more We travelled to meet some friends here from Pittsburgh and now knowing its there I want to go back when I visit Firestone Golf in the future! We started with the brussels sprouts and the salmon bites. The sprouts are your standard balsamic glazed brussels sprouts but the serving size was great! The salmon bites were probably the most underwhelming item we tried, just fine, probably would have been much better if they were cooked a little more or possibly had a different sauce, unsure but they were still good overall. The drinks we tried, millionaire something and the redline were cool twists on classic cocktails but really just ok. For brunch we got the beet salad with steak and the salmon BLT. The Salmon on the BLT was just perfect, crispy and tender at the same time; I think if the bites were cooked the same I would have enjoyed them much more. THE BEET SALAD THOUGH, it was incredible. Now I love a beet salad, but so many are so underwhelming or downright bad, this was NOT the case. It may have been the best beet salad I've had in years. Steak was cooked well but really the beets and the salad were just so well done. The greens and toppings were just all great, I can't speak highly enough of this salad. I would probably get some extra dressing on the side next time but top notch. If you like a beet salad at all you have to order this one for sure.

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Spicy Garlic Cauli Wings appetizer.

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3.7(3 reviews)

3.4 mi

This place is awesome! One of the best fish sandwiches that I've ever had. Absolutely gigantic if…read moreyou get a large you could easily split it in half. The burgers are massive like the size of a whopper and loaded with fresh lettuce tomato onion on an absolutely delicious fluffy bun. The pizza is good they have thick or thin crust. I've not had anything here that I don't like. I also heard that they have gigantically huge and delicious breakfast sandwiches, but I'm never awake early enough to get it! Someone said the owner was a professional chef from New York and you can tell the food is really good for a convenience store. They do have a area where you can sit down and eat. Order at the counter.

They advertise different open hours on Google and a menu site. They all say in Sunday, since say…read moreuntil 2pm, some until 7pm. When i got there this Sunday after checking, the paper sign on the door said closed on Sundays. Another car showed up behind me with the same disappointment. Come on into the 21st century guys. Restaurants don't last long at this location, historically. But there is an opportunity to get traveler business if you use the internet.... And it's very easy....you might survive. Of of course, it would be nicer if the location survives when the owners are local, rather than from it of town

Brown's Country Kitchen

3.7(115 reviews)

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Brown's Country Kitchen- small fish dinner with 2 sides (home fries and salad) for $13.99…read more Puts fast food to shame. The fish is hand breaded, light, and flaky. Cooked perfectly. Every special on their menu looked fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Not far out of the way but far enough to make it feel special. Great breakfasts. Must visit.read more

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Georgetown Eats

4.7(36 reviews)

15.4 mi

The food and local farmhouse charm are exceptional. The service is personal and interactive with…read morethe owner taking time to stop and chat. It is farm to table so the prices are on the high side BUT the experience is well worth it. I highly recommend the crab cakes and pork chops... very possibly the best pork chop I've ever had.

Georgetown Eats restaurant is on a 21-acre farm from the 1890s. It serves breakfast, lunch, and…read moredinner. Examples of foods are omelettes, waffles, salads, corn dip, sandwiches, pork chops, steaks, salmon, and lobster ravioli. Drinks include both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Catering is available. Through this restaurant's website, I made a reservation for dinner for my husband and me. Our table was available on time, and the seating hostess gave us a small table outside. I felt thankful that we were in the shade, because two other tables of customers had sun shining in their eyes. We enjoyed watching cats and horses roaming in the yard nearby. Our waitress had friendly communication but very slow service with errors. During our main course, she never checked in on us, so my husband never received salt that he needed. Furthermore, at the end of our meal, we waited a long time to receive our bill. She took our credit card and many minutes later gave us only an itemized slip, not the customer and merchant copies to sign. Many minutes later, we had to give her our credit card a second time, and she finally gave us the customer and merchant copies. My overall rating is still a positive 4 stars because the foods overall tasted very good. Our starter was the Bread Basket, which contained three types of bread--cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, and focaccia with dipping oil. My main course was Pistachio Glazed Salmon, which had moist salmon, a delicious pistachio-lime-cilantro glaze, and a side of coconut rice. I chose coleslaw as my side, and it was OK. My husband's main course was the Surf & Turf, which had a 6-ounce filet mignon cooked as requested, a jumbo lump crab cake that was very meaty, and mashed potatoes. His side was a tasty butternut-squash soup. The total price was $98 plus tax and tip.

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Buffalo chicken dip

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Shoo Shoo's Wooden Spoon Breakfast & Bakery

4.7(25 reviews)

8.5 mi

I love love love this little hidden gem. It's my go-to place to bring family and friends when they…read morecome to visit. Locally sourced coffee, large portions and great service are what you can expect when you come here.

I would say it's a 4.5. We found ourselves over in the Beaver County area and wanted to have…read morebreakfast. I was looking for a little family place to try. I found this place on Yelp and was impressed by the reviews. We walked in on a Saturday morning and it was full, good sign. I think we only waited a few minutes before we were seated. The places seemed clean and newer. The menu was a decent size and they had daily specials as well. The best surprise was the price, this place is inexpensive! I was shocked how affordable, at least half the price of the places in Cranberry and Wexford. I ordered bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on a bagel and it came with home fries. It was a decent meal and under $8! My wife had eggs, potatoes, sausage and toast and it was cheap too. Our server was friendly and the food was good. The place seemed to do a steady business which was nice to see. We walked out having breakfast and drinks for just $20, what a bargain. The best part we were supporting a locally owned family restaurant. We will definitely return next time we are over that way.

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Eggs, toast, sausage and potatoes

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D B.

7 years ago

Attending the Porsche Club weekend at PittRace and had 3 hours before my next track time, went with my husband for lunch at Breaking Bread. We absolutely lovd everything about this place. I had the special w a mango chutney on turkey sandeich w homemade chips. Delish! My husband had the blt and it was really large. Anyway, for just 20$ we had all natural and substantial meal. The fries were abundant and perfect! We left nothing on our plate. Thenplace is in a small town w a tree lined main street. The decor was cool, modern, but repectful to a cool old mill town. Anyway, this is a place to come to again. Pictures... read more

Jeni M.

9 months ago

ATTENTION!! If you're ever in Ellwood City, whether you're passing through or staying at Mines & Meadows for the weekend, this is a place you have to try. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by friendly, proud staff and the smell of incredible food. Their home-ground seasoned sausage, secret pancake mix, locally fresh-baked bread, and local coffee truly set them apart -- you won't find food made like this just anywhere. We chose this spot based only on their pictures and were more than pleased with both the food and the service. Five stars, and we might just make the drive back just for the Gypsy toast! read more

George Z.

7 years ago

This place is amazing never had a bad experience, place is always so clean and i really enjoy watching my food being made. I've been coming here since they opened and haven't had a bad experience yet. Sure there might be a wait sometimes but who cares you want fast food hit up a fast food place like McDonalds. The food is all made from scratch and tastes so fresh every visit and i truly cannot say enough good, if i could give a higher score i would this is a true gem in this town! read more

Tina R.

5 years ago

This is a wonderful place to get breakfast and we can't wait to go back and try something else! Everyone that works there is friendly and they help each other. That was very nice to see. Something I really liked; the girls filled my coffee mug with that delicious Howes coffee every time I was ready! We never waited long for anything, even though they were packed, and there was a line. Hi Susan read more

Carolyn P.

6 years ago

An amazing family friendly restaurant, I have been there multiple times and always enjoyed my food, I like that you can watch them make it as you sit and enjoy your time with your loved ones. My only complaint would be that they close way too early because I would love to enjoy their food at anytime of the day!! read more

R G.

4 years ago

Great place! They always have incredibly unique specials and signature meals. They don't skimp on serving size or top notch ingredients. The hired talent know what they're doing. If you want something that reminds you of a personal, home cooked plate, this is where it's at. read more

Minter B.

10 years ago

This place is one of my favorite places to get breakfast at. The servers are nice and the cooks are amazing. They always have fun specials on their menu when we come in. Perfect family restaurant!!! read more

Keith B.

4 years ago

My favorite place to eat in Ellwood City. I've never been disappointed when I've gone here for breakfast or lunch. The staff is friendly and your food arrives quickly. read more

Cindy H.

10 years ago

My daughter and had a wonderful breakfast, yummy, great service. I will go back again. Peanut butter waffles out of this world! read more

Sami R.

174

3 years ago

So good! Very cute inside! Love their soups, but favorite is breakfast. Everything is well made. Staff is very friendly.

Robert D.

5 years ago

I have food here a few times and it's always great. Just wished they were open more. But I will take what I can get!

Jennifer G.

5 years ago

My go to neighborhood grind. So much good food, great prices and friendly atmosphere. Love it! Always my first choice

Michael Z.

160

4 years ago

Amazing place! The food is fantastic. The service is great. Justin is awesome and his recipes are fantastic!

Chad C J.

3 years ago

The best breakfast place I've ever been too! Pancakes are one of a kind! Awesome food and very cool owners!

Pat J.

5 years ago

Great food, staff very attentive and fun to exchange banter. Huge pancakes!!!! Cute building inside.

River K.

7 years ago

Great business owners who truly care about their customers. Great food and awesome diner experience.

Ashly E.

5 years ago

Love this place great service great food very nice . There sausage gravy and biscuits are on point.

maddie k.

1 year ago

The food was bomb, yo. Service was exceptional, yo. And portion sizes are huge, yo. Good meal!

Dani O.

4 years ago

Exceptional service with great food and ambiance with great pricing for everything there

Jessica M.

5 years ago

Best pancakes in town food is amazing as will if you are in ellwood this is the place

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