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.

Food you get never looks like what the cook is eating. Had probably the worst chicken and biscuits…read moreI've ever had. I could barely swallow it because it had so little gravy It is served very cleverly with the heap of potatoes and biscuit nearly filling the bowl. That allows for the tiniest bit of chicken and gravy to be served over it. After the first couple bites, the rest of your meal is plain potato and dry biscuit. The only redeeming part of the meal was the small serving of coleslaw. I had asked if I could substitute my mash potato and told no ,this is the way it's served. Now I know why. This allows mainly dry starch to be served at a bigger margin. Some of the food there is great but this is the second special I have had that was sub par. The pie , French fries and breakfasts are good. I always feel like an outsider when we eat there. I think a lot of the clientele is local and it's just never a super friendly atmosphere. The prices here are not inexpensive. I don't mind paying more but I would expect the quality to be in line with the price. I think it's best left to the locals unfortunately. We have been coming here for many years but I think that may be ending.

Been coming here for years. Doesnt flatten your wallet. I recommend the moose wings as they are…read morehella delish

The service absolutely sucks and the employees are very rude. They favor the bar and won't check on…read moreyour table. Save yourself the annoyance.

Food was great, service was just ok. The ambiance is charming. It has nice deck seating. The people…read moresitting in the bar were having a great time!

First time there service exalent had jumbo fish sandwich with fries it was outstanding. Doesn't…read morelook like much from outside but very nice and clean inside. Can't wait to go back. Great job

It's out of the way with plenty of parking across the street. Small looking from the outside…read morehowever has plenty of seating with a very nice decor. They do take reservations if you need and from what we experienced you might want to do that depending on the day and time of the week. Service was very responsive and pleasant, providing the daily specials and food arrived quickly. All our neals were fantastic and portions were good along with the pricing. Definitely recommend this restaurant, you will enjoy the trip.

This place is solid. Alright overall. The location is a little bit odd but nothing to have a cow…read moreover. LOL. We called ahead before we got here and asked if coming around 50 minutes before closing time would be okay. We got seated, but did wait a bit to have our order taken because they were pretty backed up from a busy dinner service. They apologized for the wait and took our food and drink order. Water is cold so that's a good sign. Dim lit restaurant, wasn't a fan of the chairs, they are weirdly straight up. I also don't like the table covers. Quite annoying on my knees. Now on to the food. We got bread which was pretty good, nothing special but still good. The main course was amazing. My only problem with it was that I asked for jalapeños on the side but they were on the burger. Not a huge deal they were easy to take off. Burger was very good fries were solid. Everyone else said their food was great. Mother said it was the best buff chicken sandwich she ever had. My brother got a hamstring cramp because he was dehydrated from the blue collar work he did all day. This place was great. Our waitress was super nice and friendly , great person. I highly recommend going to this place.

Firestone's Kitchen…read more This was the BEST pizza I've had in Erie as a traveller looking to settle here. I've tried 3 others, mostly very flat on crust or flavor (all independent places). Firestone's pizza has an excellent char, solid sauce and flavorful toppings. The restaurant also has a beer/wine store, and a eye pleasing meat counter/butcher. I have no complaints - friendly service, fair priced pizza for excellent quality, and the liquor section has some charm to the decor. ***From the road, look for Gordon's (even though Firestone Kitchen is the eatery). Gordon's is more prominent from the road.

I was in Erie for a conference and wanted to go to a local restaurant that had great reviews…read more I enjoyed the staff and seeing the Pirates game on the TV. The menu wasn't deep but I like that because you go with what you're good making and avoid decision paralysis. I had a pepperoni pizza and a draft sour beer. Both were good and I'd probably get them again. Definitely a good place to get some eats and a beer.

Great spot in the middle of nowhere with an amazing menu of regular items and also specials. Great…read morebeer cocktail selection. Staff was very friendly and engaging. Log cabin-ish atmosphere with fireplaces. Lots of memorabilia on the walls and lots of charm. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

Beautiful building, beautiful setting. Everything else just seems to be going down hill. Service is…read morenothing like it used to be. No one knows how to make a drink other than pour a beer or whiskey/rum and coke. The food has been hit or miss. But mostly miss. Not worth the drive anymore, if they took reservations they could slow the pace down and make good food. Seem to be more focused on cooking food too fast (which dries it out or comes out underdone) to turn tables to accommodate the lines of people waiting. The ribs were dry, the fish has been wet, chicken wings slimey. No consistency. During snowmobile season you will freeze in there. Turn on the heat.

We drove from Niagara Falls NY to see the Parade of Sails in Erie, and booked the hotel just 57.4…read morefeet away. After enjoying the Parade of Sail, we returned to the hotel, BUT stopped in for a bite. I cannot remember any time I eaten Broccoli Alfredo, and that was while on several aircraft carriers, steaming there and here, in San Francisco's famed North Beach, and many other international eateries, including Italia! Seriously, I was shocked of the very creamy and tasty cheese sauce, and I've eaten this in NapoIi, Italia, and even there it wasn't as tasty! I was very impressed, and very much enjoying it! Thanks much for the tasty memories, and GO Navy always!!! PS: If you have your mil ID with you, you can ask for, and get a military/vet discount too!

It's a no frills kind of place. The food is decent but they say right on the menu that the Mac and…read morecheese is stoffers and the desserts are not hand made. I had the pot roast melt and it was quite tasty. They have a full bar, and decent selections. Not someplace I am going to seek out, but when staying at the Holiday Inn (across the lot) and been in a car for a while, more then decent.

Fish fry was delicious. Homemade salads were also delicious .The service was excellent as usual…read more Friendly staff.

Friday night dinner was great as usual. Great food and friendly service. Had the Mac n cheese…read morespecial tonight. Fantastic. Fish fry is always good. Zucchini planks appetizer is huge and mozzarella sticks are yummy and gooey.

Quirky Spot With Charm, But Food Just Okay - Spent the day at the beach on Lake Erie in Barcelona,…read moreNY, and was starving afterward. A local friend recommended Jack's Barcelona, and I decided to give it a try. Let's just say it was exactly what I needed on that particular day, at that particular moment. I sat at the bar and marveled at the décor -- so much to look at! Normally this style isn't really my vibe, but that day it hit the spot. The place is quirky in all the right ways; I especially loved the pillows for sale with what felt like serendipitous life-guiding slogans. I ordered the chili and a baked potato -- comfort food at its simplest. Not particularly exciting, and honestly, nothing special about the flavors. The wait was long, but I realized it was likely because two tables of four were served first, and I was at the bar. That gave me plenty of time to explore the fun details around me. Overall, it's a lovely experience with plenty of character, but the food itself didn't fully captivate me. Three stars for the quirky charm and atmosphere, but I wouldn't call it a must-visit for the cuisine alone.

Traveling back from our Canadian trip, we stumbled upon this little gem tucked away off the main…read moreroad. It's a true one-person operation--the owner is the hostess, cook, and waitress--and she does it all exceptionally well. The food is excellent, cooked to order, and very reasonably priced. Add in the eclectic, crafty surroundings, and it makes for a warm, memorable stop that's well worth seeking out.

Such a warm, welcoming community vibe. Excellent cocktail, beer and "bar grub+" menu. Crisp yet…read morerelaxed service. Prince, The B-52's and Pretenders play at just the right volume. Cæsar Salad (as main) feeds 4! (Seasoned bread crumbs in lieu of croutons was a misfire IMO.) So does the Fish & Chips! (French fries were perfectly done.) Brussels sprouts were well-prepared and seasoned. A number of families on a Sunday evening seemed completely content. Ale brewed locally for the house was yummy. EDIT: special dessert on the night, apple crumble with vanilla ice cream, also rocked] If only every small American town had a place this good...

Stopped her for lunch on a Saturday afternoon on our way to Splash Lagoon. There were 7 in our…read moreparty including 2 children. We were sat in the old bank safe that the kids thought was the coolest thing....so did some of the adults. We started with shared apps of the honey whipped ricotta, tater tots and French onion soup. Everything was very good. I ordered the loaded smoked brisket that was really large and tasty. Everyone else ordered pulled pork, crispy chicken sandwich, black bean burger without the roll, reddy burger, Caesar salad and the child's burger. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Our waitress was very pleasant and attentive. Would definitely stop here again if passing through. The restaurant is located on a cute street surrounded by shops and across from a small park.