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    Lakeshore Cafe

    4.6 (102 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Italian Beef Sandwich with fries.
    Georgia G.

    Well here I am again, starving and went to the Lake shore Cafe, (my Friday evening go to). I had the Italian Beef Sandwich. If you haven't had it yet you are definitely missing out! The service was on point, Nick the bartender is very personable and funny. He is very attentive and makes you feel so welcome. I'm around loudness all day and week and it's nice to go out for a meal where you can hear each other talk. The ambiance is warm and inviting and the staff is very friendly.

    I have been to Lakeshore Cafe quite a few times and the food and service bring me back time and time again. Today I had the grilled chicken sandwich with provolone, arugula, pepperoni and pesto Mayo. The chicken was juicy and tender. I've also had their fish fry which was excellent and their Italian beef Is beyond tender. This is a little gem on the Hamburg Turnpike. The wait staff are very friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone that wants to try something new. Hailey was our waitress and she was wonderful!

    Tempura Haddock fish fry
    Joanne T.

    The Food is great here. I had the Tempura Haddock fish fry . It was light and tasty. I liked the Mac salad and the Mayo coleslaw. Also had a cup of the French onion soup. Hubby had Cajun broiled fish with hand cut fries. Hubby has an egg allergy so NO slaw or Mac for him. They did substitute roasted cauliflower instead. He was happy. Service was good. Restaurant is small but still ample seating of booths or tables. They do let you rsvp

    Steak Sandwich w/spinach & mushrooms
    Gary H.

    Pros- Fresh homade food Friendly staff Cons- ? First time here, In the door we found the establishment to be very clean and bright. The staff is friendly and the menu has lots of great choices. I ordered The Steak Sandwhich with spinach, mushrooms and cheese cooked medium rare with seasoned fries which was very, very good. Bottom Line- Good food, friendly staff.

    Rock fish tacos
    Kinnie I.

    Had to stop at the Lake Shore Cafe after all the great reviews. Very personable and informative server Ashley. Nice to know 2 brothers are co- owners and this is a family run cafe. Loved the contemporary, trendy, "wood" vinyl flooring and grey colored walls. The food?! Yes it was very good. I enjoyed the rock fish tacos. Crispy, breaded, fish on top of cabbage slaw snd topped with some cream sauce. Two tacos. Not enough quantity-wise to satisfy a hungry tummy. So I got tempted to try an appetizer.... That French onion soup was calling my name! An excuse to eat a little more lol. Actually, that French onion soup was delish. Cheesy and savory! Saw it in the "specials" board and glad I did! Oh check their FB page because their specials change per Ashley. My friend ordered the Italian beef sandwich. He said it was tasty. Size-wise it wouldn't have been enough if it wasn't for the seasoned crinkle fries on the side. We had a few drinks - $5 per beer and $6.50 glass of wine, added up to $16 approximately. The total bill with drinks was $54.00 before tip. I would say prices are a bit higher these days - maybe COVID related. But still no complaints. We did enjoy dinner tonight at this cafe.

    Sloppy plating but absolutely delicious cherry pepper shrimp
    Lauren S.

    We just finished at Woodlawn beach and was looking for something to eat for lunch. After spending all day in the sun, you don't want something overly heavy like pizza and wings, so when we seen this place nearby on Yelp, we rushed right over. It's literally right down the street. What a pleasant surprise this restaurant was! They have a decent menu of sandwhiches and entrees... I'm not sure I would call it a cafe, it's more like a diner. But it has a very modern, beautiful interior and the waitress was very attentive and seemed to enjoy her job. I'm not sure if they get busy through the day, but we went around 3pm on a Monday and we were only there with one other couple. Now then, let's talk food. We got the cherry pepper shrimp as an appetizer. Which was SO SPICY! It was delicious. So delicious that I was almost able to ignore how sloppy the plating was. My husband would have licked the plate if it wasn't frowned upon. Then, we both got the street tacos. I chose the shrimp and they were the most perfection of street tacos. Stuffed with 5 full size shrimp per taco, covered with spicy stewed tomatoes (so flavorful!!) And then topped with a buffalo aioli. I could eat these every day of my life. So light yet filling. Perfect for a beach day.

    Shrimp & Grits from an appetizers specials menu. It was interesting and unique.
    Anna W.

    You would think that the Lake Shore Cafe would be located next to Lake Erie with a wonderful view of sunset, but it's not. Despite the fact that through the window you can see only busy Route 5, the inside the restaurant is nice and quiet. The place is brand new. The combination of colors is soothing and relaxing. The menu is simple. With the list of appetizers, sandwiches and salads, it's easy to make a decision what to order. Whether it is lunch or dinner, there is something for everyone. The daily specials are also an attractive addition. Check what's available in advance using popular social media. Friday is for fish fry. My choice of grilled chicken breast sandwich was perfect. I only had a half portion, but it was enormous. The marinated meat was perfectly grilled. With pepperoni, provolone, roasted tomato and arugula it was tasty and filing. The regular fries came hot and nicely spiced with salt and pepper. The Shrimp and Grits from an appetizer specials menu was also an interesting culinary experience. With hot oil and an unique mix of spices we enjoy every spoonful of it. The traditional fish fry was very good. The portion of flaky battered haddock filet was generous. It came with macaroni salad, coleslaw and choice of french fries. The macaroni salad was classic with the right proportion of all ingredients. We liked it a lot. Unfortunately, the coleslaw wasn't good at all. Hopefully, the chef will go through the recipe again. Not sure it was too much of vinegar or salt or both. I truly enjoyed my dinner. The service was solid and straight forward. The atmosphere possible could be better if some of the lights were dimmable. It was just too bright in my opinion. Next time, if available, I would choose one of the booths with a pretty fixtures hanging over. If you are in the area or going to the nearby Woodland Beach State Park, stop by at Lake Shore Cafe. Try their food in a friendly environment or just grab a delicious sandwich for a picnic later. I heard their cheesecakes are divine.

    Cajun Shrimp Street Tacos
    Shauna P.

    On the way elsewhere a few months ago, I couldn't help but notice the full parking lot at this little nondescript restaurant. That's usually a good sign, so I brought it up for our ladies' monthly lunch, and we were all so pleased with the whole experience. It's by no means a fancy place, but the decor is pleasant enough, and nice and clean. Service was very good. Food was excellent. Fair warning: parking could be a challenge. The lot is fairly small and awkwardly shaped. Our soup aficionados were thrilled with the French onion, which Lake Shore proudly claims as one of the top 5 in WNY, and rightly so. The grilled cheese sandwiches were absolutely huge (pretty much twice the size of a normal grilled cheese), and pronounced delicious. My Cajun shrimp tacos were the best I've had in a long time - maybe ever. Loaded with shrimp, and not those teeny weeny things. Nice, plump, flavorful. Topped with shredded lettuce and cheese, cilantro, pico and Buffalo aioli, they had the perfect amount of spice. I could only manage to finish two, so the third was destined to be the next day's lunch. Our server brought a sheet of foil as well as a box. She said wrapping it in foil would help keep it from getting too soggy. She was right. It was almost as good the following day. It's those little thoughtful touches, along with the great food, that will ensure a return visit from our little lunch bunch.

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    Very nice surprise. Newer place. Food was good and the people friendly. Clean neat environment.

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    Unexpectedly very nice ..food was superb ambience was very nice enjoyed our dinner I will definitely go back

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    I love this place. It's cute and the everything we ordered tasted great! The soup was like homemade. Their dishes are so creative.

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    Good service. Nice staff and quick wait times. Only thing is the menu relatively small

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