This establishment is a fun place tucked away in the outskirts of North East, PA! If you are headed…read moreto Peak and Peak for any of their activities, you must stop for a taste of a homemade meal. The staff (owners) are extremely polite, and very hospitable! This is a definite stop!

We found this place by accident but it was truly fantastic. The food and service were off the top…read moreand I would highly recommend this place. and Mr. Erin was great!

Just dropped in for a to-go sandwich on a quick trip up to Erie, and what a pleasant surprise! My…read morechicken caprese sandwich was fantastic! Juicy chicken breast, goooey mozz with chopped, roasted red peppers and spinach - YUM! The menu says it should be on toasted Asiago, but that's not what this was on. It was on a plain hamburger-style bun, but it was still good. The fries were really flavorful, too - tasted/looked like handcut. Though I didn't eat there, the place was super cute inside. The staff was polite/friendly. We'll definitely be back, if we have to go to Erie again. (Apologies for the pic! It was pouring rain, and I was starving!)

Found this gem - where else but with the Yelp App!! What a…read moregreat place for breakfast in Erie!! Everything was amazing. We had pancakes which were amazing! Homemade Cinnamon Rolls!!! If they are not sold out - must try! Go early since this place is popular!

Actually, Siri recommended Meeder's (in a manner of speaking) while looking for breakfast spot to…read morebreak the monotony of a long drive and wanting to get off the regular circuit of the chain restaurant franchises on the interstate. Taking the exit and driving into Ripley only took in total 10 extra minutes and it was well worth it, both for the fare offered there and for a glimpse into a small American town, which is somewhat outside of my experience, being a big city person. It was the bacon that spurred me to write this review. Perfectly cooked, not too chewy, not brittle and overcooked. Bacon was just part of the Breakfast Supreme, which lived up to its name: very tasty sausage patties, well but not too well scrambled eggs, rye toast and the potatoes! Fried in bacon fat perhaps? Crispy around the edges but still somewhat soft in the center. Perfection. What wasn't perfect, in fact , was far from perfect, was the coffee. But coffee for me must meet a very high standard. Unfair in a diner setting. So, the coffee was what it was. The wait staffers seemed to be part of the stalwart crew there. Bringing dignity to a practice that some dismiss as mere "service" jobs. So, off to Meeders you go when you are looking for breakfast in a non-corporate setting.

Step back 50 years and saunter into this diner close to the PA border that has intentionally…read moreremained in a time warp. Meeder's Restaurant has been a family operation for 50+ years. Its history is written on the menu. And if you're from another country and want to experience authentic American food in an authentic American atmosphere, Meeder's is one place to do so. And I did. Half of the tables were taken up with locals catching up on the latest happenings - or maybe complaining about how New York City is still bleeding them dry, with the support of the morons in Albany. You never know. It appears to be a mom-and-pop operation, with a businesslike Mom handling the money and an excitable Pop waiting the tables. A Norman Rockwell picture come to life. I had the quarter pound burger, with chips and a pickle on the side. The patty was pretty good, done medium well. And not much else. Unlike a chicken sandwich, which does not need extra stuff to make it taste good, burgers do need extras like lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, bacon, roasted garlic, pico de gallo, and others to add to the taste. And this burger simply did not have enough. A little pricey. On the other hand, remember what I wrote about NYC bleeding Upstate and Western NY dry? Smart people are moving out of the state, if they can sell their houses. There is not much money to go around here. Meeder's pricing their food $1 higher than other places is how they stay in business. Meeder's Restaurant. Go for the living history, and take the food for what it is. America, Bless God.

A nice small diner located near UPMC which is open till 2pm for breakfast or lunch which works very…read morewell for a bite after or before an appointment. Service was great and very friendly which you don't get with a fast food place. About 8-10 tables in a nice atmosphere. Had lunch there and the portions and prices were on point and will definitely stop there again when in the area for a bite.

Great little place! Was in town for work and saw the Yelp reviews. Def a nice quick diner to stop…read moreat. The owners were very polite and helpful. Nice simple menu with plenty to choose from. I had a simple pizza sub and it was good. Saw several other meals come out and all looked well. Did not hear a single complaint while there. Nice location as well.

Highly recommend this hidden gem right off I-90!…read more Stopped at Jack's Barcelona Drive In for lunch and it was a fantastic find. It's just a quick exit off I-90 and practically on the lake -- super convenient whether you're heading to Niagara Falls or traveling back toward Pennsylvania or Ohio. The food was excellent and you can really taste the care they put into it. They source as locally as possible, with their perch and other fresh fish coming straight from the fish market across the street. I had a hand-patted juicy beef burger topped with their homemade chili -- delicious. The curly fries are made in-house: they take a whole potato, spiralize it on the spot, and fry it fresh. They were outstanding! The owner also makes all the pies in-house, and everything we tried was super fresh. Prices were fair for the area, the service was genuinely friendly, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the welcoming atmosphere. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop here -- you won't be disappointed!

Delicious fresh perch sandwiches! Is very rustic, don't expect much in the way of ambiance, but…read morethis place is a great little lakeside restaurant with good fish!

Stop catering to the regulars ONLY. I understand what loyal customers mean but this place is…read moreridiculous. We went in and sat 25 ....yes 25 minutes to even get a menu and yet 5 ...yes 5 different times others came in who were "regulars" not only had her rush to get their coffees and water on the table before they even sat they had their food made and delivered before we got menus!!! We had been looked at as if we were being judged immediately when walking in and with all the whispering I am assuming we took one of the regulars usual tables...this place makes you feel very uncomfortable and unwanted if you are not one the regulars..I cannot believe how long they have been open considering their horrible hours and attitude. They must only be open to have a place to for their friends to go and visit because it is not for anyone else.

quiet little place. Took wife out for breakfast. She had eggs and toast. Me had the corned beef…read morehash eggs toast. Great breakfast Good service. Clean. And the best part was. It was cheap eats. Will definitely be back. Ps only cash. So stop at atm.

We enjoyed our breakfast. Friendly service. Great omelettes…read more Fun atmosphere of Shirleys!

I had to edit this review because my picture of my breakfast was not posted…read more Very disappointed with Shirley's. If anyone has followed my reviews, I try to eat at local restaurants and give fair and honest reviews. We drove from Pittsburgh to Buffalo and decided to stop at Shirley's for breakfast. The restaurant was busy we had to wait about five minutes for a table. The restaurant just serves breakfast and brunch and had a typical diner interior. We sat down and got our drinks right away. The coffee was hot. The waitress Michele came over and took our order. my wife's order was fine. She ordered the omelette and Texas toast came out perfect. My order was a different story. I ordered the number 4, 2 eggs over easy hashbrowns breakfast sausage, patty, and Italian toast with no butter. Nothing out of the ordinary, but the waitress brought me my plate with the toast very barely toasted and the hashbrowns should've been called hash whites because they were not cooked and they were cold. Take a look at the picture. No waitress should be bringing this to a patron. Look at this picture and make your own decision. Zoom in to the top of the plate, what is that? I did ask to have my toast darker but I did not want to send my whole plate back because my wife was already eating her breakfast. When I was paying my bill, I was asked how was everything and I explained that my breakfast was cold. The manager or owner came over asked a few questions and apologized. I said it's not your fault and I'm not looking to have anything comped. I just made the statement that I came in for a hot breakfast and I got a cold one. There are a lot of restaurants in Erie and unfortunately, I picked the wrong one for breakfast.

This is an old-style breakfast dinor spot. They offer various options from the basic omelet or eggs…read moreBenedict to sandwiches and salad. Tried their omelet with hash brown, it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I really like their crispy hash brown. Waitstaff is very nice and service was quick. The parking situation is quite tricky here, as they have a small parking lot right behind the restaurant, that would only fit about 5-6 cars. If you go during rush hours you might have to park on the street instead. Do not park in the lot on the right side of the building as there is a sign notifying that you will get towed

I'm a sucker for diners (or dinors as it may be), and I enjoyed my meal at the Zodiac. They had a…read moredecent sized menu with a lot of selections, plus an additional 6-8 chalked up on the back wall as specials. I'm actually not a huge breakfast eater, so I went with my standard 2 eggs, toast, and breakfast potatoes. I thought the bread was nice and fresh (though not exactly toasty), and the potatoes were for sure fresh cut, which was a really nice touch. I also had a garden salad, which was a pretty standard diner salad - romaine, some tomatoes, shredded cheese, and olives as a surprise addition. Decent size and price. The service was quick and so was our food. I thought it was a solid breakfast. Note - there is no parking, so we parked a block or so away and walked.

Great food, good service and cute home town atmosphere! Great little place with reasonable prices!read more

Seems to be the place where locals get their late breakfast and coffee. Super staff, fast service,…read moreand excellent food. I'll definitely be back.