It's like a museum on here w/ all the old decor, instruments & pictures on walls of old celebrities. They close at 2 so only breakfast/ lunch. The server was nice & polite. Food took a bit to come out considering it was mainly just sandwiches & fries. The prices were a bit high considering fries had to be added & 3/4 burgers came on bread instead of buns, but weren't presented like patty melts. My vegetable soup was pretty bad. 90% broth, 2 potato pieces, 4 green beans & the rest were tiny bits where you couldn't tell what it was, and a little barley too. Very plain & sad for $5. With the prices kinda high for the portions & being very dark/gloomy in there, I am being generous w/ 3 stars. read more

Words are not enough to say concerning the excellent food and service that we experienced today at breakfast! You have to have the Redskin fried potatoes and the homemade buttermilk pancake pancakes that are so light they could possibly float off the plate :) Drove in from Florida last night I was looking for a great breakfast place of the following day, today. I'm absolutely phenomenal! To management, don't change a thing. read more

A good solid restaurant with a traditional diner style menu, with especially good breakfast food. Gene's place is a Kamm's Corner fixture with a friendly, nostalgic atmosphere. The ambiance was unique and memorable, and every table is unique. There was plenty of staff to keep our glasses and cups full and the staff was all super friendly. Gene's place doesn't take reservations. We had a large party but our wait was only ten minutes. Can get really crowded at times especially after church on Sunday. The potato pancakes are definitely something you must try. read more

Gene's Place To Dine - Sandwiches Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

This is such a cute diner. It has a lot of memorabilia on the walls. The menu has a good selection and items are named after different Hollywood actors. Their food is very good. The service was great, our waitress was very nice. I will definitely be back. read more

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Wow. What a hidden gem for me. Place is literally right down the street from me and it was my first time. The has the decor that takes you back in time to Humphrey Bogart and Clarke Gable. The menu is quite large and they serve breakfast all day. I would definitely recommend checking the hours and they vary by day. Staff was very friendly and nice. I had the Lone Ranger burger and it seriously might've been one of the best burgers I have ever had had. I was blown away how good it was. I really liked this place is set up and the overall atmosphere read more

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New favorite! Food is great, wait staff is great, atmosphere is great! All around GREAT! Just moved to Cleveland and miss our favorite breakfast/lunch spot. Gene's definitely helps to fill that void. It has quickly become our go-to place. read more

Went there on a Sunday. If you go on Sundays, plan to wait, but it is worth it. The Tuscan soup was fabulous. I had it and an order of sweet potato fries. They cut them shoestring and they are amazing. Colleen is a great waitress. There were seven of us in our group and she didn't have a single mistake. read more

Very cute ambience and friendly waitstaff! When there was a problem with my order they fixed it immediately.

Delicious diner food. Great service! Nice atmosphere. Great experience! Recommended. Fun. read more

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Our go to for breakfast!! Always great!! Been going here for 20 years. We are so lucky to have Gene's in our neighborhood!

Gene's is one our favorite places. Great food at reasonable prices. Good music played on the piano on the weekends. Most friendly wait staff ever! read more

An old-school diner tucked away in a plaza you'd never expect -- and that's part of the charm. The food is consistently great, the service is quick and friendly, and the menu has something for everyone. We usually come for breakfast (which never disappoints), but they also have a full lunch and dinner menu. It's the kind of hidden local gem you feel lucky to know about. read more

I've been going to Gene's Place for years and for some reason have never done a review. Gene's is like going to a favorite relative's house for dinner. The menu is consistent and rarely changes. The food is nothing fancy but it aways tastes good. You can get breakfast any time of the day. They do serve beer and wine if you want a drink. They also have daily specials that usually include a breakfast special. Gene's is a great place to take your kids, it's got a real family restaurant atmosphere. read more

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A shame they are just serving just breakfast & lunch here . A nice place to meet your friends and have a nice meal . Staff is very nice & make you feel welcome . read more

it's been a few weeks so i'll do my best to remember. i thought it was good but the servings were a little small. i don't think Danielle liked it as much as I did. she had some sort of chicken sandwich and said the chicken was dry. i had corned beef hash. hard to go wrong but it could have been cooked a little longer to get a crust on the hash. the eggs and toast were fine. our server was a funny and did a good job. overall, i'd go back but i'm not sure i'll be able to convince Danielle. read more

Service was good, but the food was horrible. The eggs tasted soapy. Sausage links tasted as if they were undercooked and again soapy. One medium Eggs were very runny. We will not be returning. read more

Consistency makes this our go-to breakfast joint! The food is always made exactly how we ordered it. Attentive service she comfortable surroundings. read more

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Awesome homemade food Great service everyone that works there loves their job or it seems like they do lol! I love their history this restaurant archives on their wall. Definitely a go to when ever I get the chance read more

Came in on a Friday mid afternoon. They still had a nice lunch crowd. At 55, I was the youngest in the joint. Service was fast and very friendly. Started with a Tuscan soup. Very hot, the way I like soup. Had a San Francisco salad. Fairly basic, though plenty big enough. Nothing really special and I would have made this a 3 star review. But the salad came with a bread side. The waitress was nudging us towards the chocolate muffin, so we took her suggestion. IT WAS TO DIE FOR!!! Looked like a store bought muffin, but it was warm and absolutely delicious. I think they made them in house. I only took one bite and let my daughter finish it, but it added a star to the experience! read more

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I've been here twice, once for lunch, and the other for breakfast. It's a little diner inside Kamm's Corner. When you first walk in, it gives off a nostalgic vibe of the 20's-50's . Pictures of various celebrities and whatnot. Music from the same eras are playing as well. The staff is very cheerful and professional. Our server was on point. I had The Marx Brothers with 2 eggs, Bacon, and pancakes. My husband had The Good Times. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Old school and lovin it! It's been a number of years since I've been to Gene's and it was just as good. My husband and I had a late breakfast and it was wonderful. We were greeted and seated as soon as we walked in. Our sever was quick to get our drink orders and they even put on a fresh pot of decaf. We took a few minutes to look at the menu and we placed our orders. I ordered a traditional breakfast, 3 over medium with home fries and rye toast. Simple and delicious!!! The home fries were roasted red skins with the right amount of butter and seasoning. I guess I won't wait too long to eat at Genes place again! read more

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The atmosphere is so awesome! Total throwback to an era much simpler. French Toast was thick and delicious . A short stack is enough to fill you up! Hubby had the Jack Benny, perfect combination of breakfast food and meat. Prices were very reasonable. And the service was top notch. Didn't catch his name, but he had the dark hair, tall, skinny, and young. He was not annoyingly bothering us, checking in at just the right times. We will be back! Highly recommend. read more

I have heard nothing but bad reviews from this place. Everything from the hostess was rude. To the waitresses didn't care and felt like the customer was bothersome. Also the food was very bad. So today I had to see for myself. I couldn't believe a place could be that bad. I ate breakfast here and I chose a very busy time 10am on a Sunday. Well I will tell you that I had a five star time here. The hostess was pleasant and smiled. The waitress was friendly and quick to the table. The kitchen staff got my order cooked to perfection. Even the busboy was friendly. So is this a one off??? I hope not. Because this will be my new breakfast spot. I ordered the corned beef hash with one egg over easy and with pancakes. Cooked as it should be. Perfect. read more

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I hate to feel this way .. but the very first time I been here it was EXCELLENT it was like I was loved.. welcomed & I did a pick up order... I felt like family. THE SECOND TIME I COME WITH MY FAMILY ... my family .. & we were treated terribly. I have a ONE YEAR OLD FRESHLY 12 months. We come to get breakfast & the pancakes were RAW. the meat RAW. I strongly feel RACE played a huge part in this. I cannot believe in 2024 service declines when they see someone is biracial .. JUST WOW. 0/0 people like this is the reason the world is SAD. NEVER AGAIN !!! I'm so upset I didn't have a picture. And the accommodation ??? Nothing. They simply told me "you and your family can just go" & walked away. read more

Gene's Place To Dine - Sandwiches Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I have been coming here for pushing 25 years these guys always treat me like I'm part of the family. Don't let the crowd waiting scare you they're pretty quick turning tables. Inexpensive delicious home cooked meal feeling. read more

Very friendly nice atmosphere great food easy to get in and sit down Chicken fried steak is really good potato pancakes are really good read more

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Silverware was not clean , and very pricy charging $1.95 for a hand full of chips with a sandwich that was $10.95 to begin with , as well as charging $4.99 for a side of French fries.... Fries/ chips should come with your sandwich .... read more

A classic diner it's been around a long time and whenever I'm back to Cleveland scene my siblings I always try to make a stop here. I can remember coming here when I was a young kid and it was a pancake house back then two later on coming with my grandmother for lunch. it's filled with nostalgic photos from the 40s and 50s of all kinds of celebrities and Cleveland momentos. some people think the waitress and hostess are rude but I think it's just a matter that they're older and you have to be patient. Kind of goes with the style of the place. These days I usually go for breakfast and find it enjoyable with well prepared food. it is an interesting place that is tucked away in kamm's corners mall but has plenty of seating for large groups and parties the only problem will be if you're in a wheelchair is not really wheelchair accessible it's a very old building. It's worth a visit. read more

Gene's Place To Dine - Sandwiches Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

We are from out of town and this was a convenient place to meet relatives twice during our stay . The food was ok. Nothing unusual or exciting for breakfast. Blueberry pancakes probably the best. I ordered my bacon crispy and it was anything but crispy . Service very hohum. Again- ok but nothing special. Good service would have rated an extra star. read more

THE best food and my favorite breakfast place. Great prices and service. Usually a wait (it's worth it). If you like potato pancakes--you've not had better than here. Love it. 5 stars. read more

Gene's has been here a long time and you get that neighborhood feel from their friendly engaged staff. Everyone here seems to genuinely enjoy their job! Lots of food choices from fresh salads to burgers to bigger plate entrees. Appetizers and soups are plentiful as well. The ambience is casual but not divey. Walls are filled with every type of nostalgia; old movie, local personalities, celebrity faves. I love the Indian stationed at the entrance. Food is prepared quickly and always tasty. It is a local hangout for groups/small gatherings who meet regularly. read more

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5.99 for small french fries and 6.99 for onion rings OUtrageous . All sandwiches alacarte

Sorry guys, I was terribly disappointed. I read many outstanding reviews but I can't offer the same perspective. The staff were great and the ambiance was very nostalgic, but the food was short on expectation. My wife and I both left without the satisfaction of a good meal. We went for breakfast, and everything was plain Jane, and minimalist. She wouldn't eat the crust off her toast, and I ended up eating it because the portions were so small. You guys need to reinvent your meals, and add some kind of signature dishes. These reviews that say your food is hands down the best are not accurate at all. Again, sorry, but use this as constructive criticism. read more

We both enjoyed our food but we came for breakfast and were a little disappointed at how few choices there were for breakfast. Just 1 page on the menu and not a lot of variety - rather just different suggestions on how to order the items. So 1 lost star there .. the additional star lost was it was kinda pricey for standard breakfast fare. There are a lot of other options in the area for breakfast with more variety and better prices. A side of sausage links cost nearly 7 dollars. Would love to return here for lunch or dinner - perhaps we will not feel the same as we did for this breakfast experience. Time will tell .. read more

An old-timey diner feel where you can get breakfast any time. All of the sandwiches are named after long-gone Hollywood icons. Good food, reasonable prices, friendly staff and a clean environment. Recommended. read more

i love gene's. always a quality breakfast and quite an expansive lunch menu if you're not feeling the staples - eggs, meat, potatoes, hotcakes, etc. great staff and the food is consistent. can't miss if you're looking for a quality family restaurant. read more

Hands down 5 star. Checks all the boxes, and does them all well - ambiance, service, menu selection, food prep, and price. Son and I ate here on a road trip, and this was the best breakfast we had all week. Son opted for the "Frittata" - basically a veggie and cheese omelet. All ingredients tasted fresh, and portion size generous. Came with the buttermilk pancakes. I had the "Pa Kettle" - 2 eggs, corned beef hash, and the pancakes. Again flavorful, and a nice portion. But the pancakes - WOW!! I'm not a fussy pancake eater, but these are worth traveling long distance for - texture and flavor like you've never enjoyed. Combine it all with a safe and comfortable, small-town dining atmosphere, a wonderful staff, and extremely affordable prices, and it's no wonder they have survived as long as they have. Truly epic breakfast experience! read more

I like diner food as well as more gourmet eats and was excited to try Gene's based on my neighborhood's FB group recommendation. Everything was okayish. My waitress was nice, the host threw the menu on the table and then threw my credit card at me when I paid. Mixed bag for service. I had an omelet with home fries. Eggs were well cooked but all the omelet goodies were piled on top of the eggs and weren't quite cooked or hot. My omelet was supposed to come with bacon in it--there was a full piece of bacon perched on top of the omelet. Very odd presentation and not a great way to eat it. The home fries lacked seasoning but were ok. The only hot sauce they had was Frank's which we all know is okay but it's hot sauce for white people who don't know any better. So, it wasn't horrible but I wouldn't go back. Good diner food is hot, delicious, and full of flavor. It doesn't need to be refined or healthy. Gene's missed the boat. I hope the host is having a better day tomorrow and doesn't throw things at customers. read more

Food was delicious and the waitress couldn't have been nicer. The restaurant has a lot of famous persons (nostalgia -type ) photos covering the the walls. Fun atmosphere. Definitely going back. read more

Well I can certainly see why this place is a local institution. I went there for the first time on Father's Day with my in laws, and I bet it was the only place in the city with no wait for Father's Day brunch, and such quick service. All the waitresses were friendly and fast, and I loved the décor! So many fun things on the walls to look at, very homey. I got the skillet breakfast which was quite good (whatever bread they use for their toast is amazing, and I loved the hash). My husband got the pancakes, and I have to say they are the best pancakes I've ever eaten at a restaurant!!! I don't usually like sweet food for breakfast but I could have happily had an entire plate of those. Definably a cozy, family friendly place. read more