10/10 service was excellent as well as the food. everything came out quick and with no issue…read more definitely a frequent visit for me

This is a value restaurant. Traditional American diner with efficient friendly servers and a…read moregenerous proportion to the food. For instance I ordered pork chop dinner and got enough for two meals. There's also a salad bar which is unusual post-covid. We went in at a busy time, Sunday after church, and all of the place was packed and we brought a party at 10:00, they did a great job.

Erin and team have built something homey and unique. I love the daily soup and we had great burger…read moreand Reuben. Get the special fries!

First time there, we love mom and pop diners. There were less than 15 people total to serve…read more Waitress Angela barely walked to our table and all she said was "are you ready?" without saying hi or introducing herself. Didn't come back to get our order until fifteen minutes later, never checked on us. Basically ripped the menus out of our hands. Food did not come out for 45 minutes. Food came out cold, eggs were undercooked/RAW and could not even be consumed. Home fries were undercooked and hard. Toast didn't come out until ten minutes after everything else, our plates were barely touched. I could understand if they were busy, but when we left there was less than 10 people. Angela only saw us twice in the whole experience in an hour and a half.

YE Gurl Says: Greasy Spoon Therapy at Big Al's…read more The only way I made it through the first episode of Love Is Blind: Ohio was by reminding myself that I had better things to focus on -- like writing up this review for Big Al's Diner. Tucked between the polished neighborhood staples -- cafés, plant shops, nail salons -- sits a true greasy spoon time capsule. No frills. No aesthetic branding strategy. Just counter seating, booths, and the immediate understanding that when you walk in the door... you're in it. There's no waiting lounge. No curated entry experience. Just breakfast. It feels like stepping into another era -- back when servers wore white coats and diner hats and coffee cups were never empty for long. And let's talk numbers. Even in today's economy, entrées don't cross the $11 mark -- and that includes the double-portion Benedicts in the center of the menu. For those of us who don't eat meat, it's a surprisingly easy compromise spot. Stiff coffee with free refills? $2.50. Orange juice? $2.50. A fully loaded vegetarian cheese omelet -- mushrooms, onions, green peppers, tomato -- with home fries and whole wheat toast? $10.75. While we sat there, talking through life over coffee, it hit me: this meal cost about the same as someone else's single pastry and specialty latte down the street. And I left full. Not trendy-full. Not "small plates" full. Real breakfast full. Sometimes the best things aren't free -- they're just reasonable. Familiar. Nostalgic. The kind of places that don't need reinvention because they already got it right the first time. YE Gurl says: Big Al's is where you go when you want breakfast without a performance. Solid food. Strong coffee. Honest prices. A little slice of yesterday that still holds up today. And honestly? That's better than reality TV drama any morning.

Big Al's feels like the standard for a great breakfast in Cleveland. There's almost always a line,…read moreespecially for weekend breakfast and the menu is filled with breakfast favorites and diner staples. Most often I get a blueberry pancake with either an egg or bacon on the side. It's a lot of food and the prices are all still really affordable imo. It's a basic diner feel. Sometimes, you make new friends if you don't get a booth and you are sitting next to other patrons but it's always comfortable. Service has always been really good especially considering how busy it is. I don't know why I wouldn't go back especially for that blueberry pancake!

2nd visit and not disappointed!! Nice clean breakfast…read morestop.....the wait staff are friendly and food is served hot and quickly. Ordered the ham steak and eggs this morning with grits and the portion size was just right. Very good food served with a smiling face. Don't know how I missed this place over the years!!

so let me start by saying I grew up on this diner with my grandmother for years, it was always an…read moreamazing experience until I just went recently. the server who's blonde and wears her hair tied up so rude and added extra food to my bill I didn't order. she barely checked on us or refilled anything. when it came time to pack up left overs she only threw 2 plates on the table and then got in my face asking "cash or card" over and over. I felt the host off of her from the beginning. a man who works in the back did his best to make sure we were feeling welcomed and tidying up anything she did wrong, which is why I gave him the tip instead, please beware of certain servers there some of them were side eyeing us. we're black btw we're pretty young but we do have etiquette. I never had that type of experience ever and never felt so uncomfortable with them like that.

This place is one of my favorite breakfast spots for years. The pancakes are the best I've had in…read moreCleveland. The food is always hot and fresh, customer service is great. Staff is always friendly. It has a family feel, and the prices are good....you get a lot of food too. Their dinner and lunch items are good too. I've had their patty melt and prime rib dinner, both were delicious. It feels very inviting with great food.

Stopped by for a late lunch / early dinner around 4:10 pm after my husband and I realized we'd only…read morehad coffee all day and needed food.! We'd been to nicks for breakfast before but not lunch or dinner. My husband opted for the meatloaf dinner, and I had the turkey dinner. Wow, it was good, and ALOT of food! My husband really liked his meatloaf dinner! He ate all of it surprisingly. The turkey was tasty! I saved the hash browns for my Sunday breakfast! I wasn't a fan of the gravy. It tasted a tad floury to me. The turkey was tender and the stuffing good! The salad was fresh and the chicken noodle was lovely! Our server was excellent and the hostess was prompt in clearing dishes! The inside is cozy. Typical diner. Nice homey feel. Super value for good food! Definitely more than a breakfast diner!

Biscuits & Gravy were different!!! Biscuits were very good, sausage gravy different from normal!!!…read moreHam & Cheese also different, but very good!!! Service was excellent!!! Kept up & always attentive!!! Decor from the old days !!! Very interesting!!! If you're kids or grandkids never seen a rotary phone or dial radio, this is the place!!! Highly Recommend give it a try!!! Very nice small place!!

Great local diner with good food, portions and pricing!…read moreGreat place for a hearty breakfast.

First and foremost, the quality of the food stood out…read more We started with water -- we don't drink out of plastic, so Hailey was kind enough to bring our table water in glasses. I also asked for a lemon wedge, not a slice, since you can't squeeze a slice. Next came our espresso martinis, one for each of us. We actually felt the bang for our buck -- strong, well-balanced, and worth every penny. For our appetizer, we shared the gluten-free BBT meatballs. It was delightful. Then our Cobb salads arrived, each with shrimp added. We requested a side of extra-virgin olive oil -- not a blend -- and the kitchen got it right. For dessert, we shared the cheesecake, minus the graham cracker crust because my friend is gluten-free. I would have preferred the kitchen plate it for sharing and provide dessert silverware with it, instead of us having to flag someone down. I'm also industrial seed oil free, and Hailey was attentive to both of our dietary needs throughout. The manager, Chris Nichols, stopped by to check in and ensure we were satisfied -- a clear sign the restaurant is customer centric. I actually thought Chris was the GM. Kudos to the general manager, Ben Lano, for inspiring great teamwork. Lastly, I give the ambience four stars, simply because we don't have a Michelin-starred restaurant in Ohio.

We dined 07/24/2026. We group of almost 20 for a birthday celebration. The restaurant was very busy…read morebut the service was amazing. Our reservation was 07:15pm and we were greeted and seated promptly. The servers were spectacular. They were very attentive and paid close attention detail. The servers made sure we had beverages at all times. Now on to the food and drinks. I had the espresso martini it was of the best I've ever had. For dinner I ordered the catch of the day which was a seafood linguine and it was good little spice which elevated the dish to new heights. I also had the spinach dip very flavorful. My husband had the meatballs and for entree the prime rib sandwich which he said was delicious. Overall the ambiance was very pleasant and the staff were very welcoming. I can't wait to dine here again.

"Crazy Eggs Cafe" is a great little breakfast/lunch joint. It's out of the way, off the beaten…read morepath. On a backstreet in downtown Willoughby. Mary, the owner runs the front of the house along with the only server, Sarah. They are the nicest people you could ever meet. Mary is a fanatic for cleanliness. The place is always spotless. Mary's husband Oscar runs the kitchen. As a matter of fact, he is the entire kitchen, all by himself. He does a fantastic job. I have never had to wait for my order. It is always hot and taste great. The dining room is really small. Maybe 10 or 12 tables. Always filled with regulars. But if you show up they'll find room for you. Oh, by the way, they only take cash. There's an ATM on premises. Give Crazy Eggs a try. You'll enjoy it.

First time coming to,the Crazy Egg Cafe. Small inside, but it wasn't busy. Sarah was our server…read moreand she was very nice. Mostly regulars there. We ordered the chorizo hash, biscuits and gravy and eggs with home fries. The coffee was a tad bitter. The breakfast was delicious. Great little diner for breakfast and lunch, will definitely be back for either again! Nicely decorated, comfy place. note- Cash Only.