This café is small yet open and airy with high ceilings. At first glance, the menu is typical diner food with comparable prices but a little bit nicer in preparation and presentation. You can add avocado, which is always a big selling point for me. They have various breads and rolls made in house, including a cheesy garlic. I had a chicken sandwich. One son had a hot dog, the other chicken tenders. everything was well made and served promptly. The only thing I didn't like is the sandwiches came with chips made in house instead of fries unless you paid extra, and the chips were kind of bland. Service is great. The space is lovely. I think I'll try breakfast next time we're in the area. I think it's available all day. read more

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Wonderful breakfast spot!! Staff welcomes you with a smile. Quite the extensive menu, and they serve lunch as well! I ordered the Country Fried Steak Breakfast with a side of potato pancakes, which was fantastic! It was served perfectly, and the portion was generous. Prices are very reasonable. Located in front of the Copperleaf Apartments, it's a very cute area. They also offer outdoor seating, weather permitting, which is quite a nice feature. As in their name, they are a bakery as well. Upon entering, you can view their cases displaying all the baked goods... which looks delicious. I highly recommend it, and I will definitely be going back! read more

Mainstreet Cakery Cafe - Country Fried Steak Breakfast - Bakeries Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

A breakfast/brunch/lunch spot near the Copper Leaf Apt complex. I would rate my overall experience as 7/10. Service was amazing, no issues at all! One of the better food spots in Erie! Definitely a unique take on classics like avocado toast as they included Brie in their recipe. I was a huge fan of the breakfast scramble... I got it with a bunch of veggies and no meat. The biscuit was so flaky, soft, and buttery (10/10). Will definitely be trying some pastries next time! Will be back! read more

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This place seems to be way understaffed. When we arrived, we stood around confused for 10 minutes along with the other people. There is no host and you have to put your name on the waitlist where the cashier is. The problem is, there is a huge line for people to pay for their food and people wanting to order stuff from the bakery. I had their steak and eggs. The steak was bland. It had absolutely no flavor. The potatoes at least were not bad. read more

Mainstreet Cakery Cafe - a steak and eggs - Bakeries Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

Stopped here for breakfast with my siblings and family. What a lovely place. I liked the name when searching for a breakfast place, so it was high on list for selecting. There were 7 of us which didn't faze the staff at all. As a matter of fact, the hostess said "There's only 7!" when pulling our table together. I had hostess's recommendation, the avocado Toast. Wowza!! It was amazing. I ate the whole thing. My daughter had the Biscuit breakfast with the potato pancakes. It was big a big breakfast and delicious. One of my sisters had the same thing. Two of my sisters have gluten sensitivities and the server, Bethany was happy to answer questions and check with the chef when she didn't know the answer. One has the omelet, the other the breakfast scramble. Both enjoyed their meals. My husband had the classic breakfast with fries. He enjoyed it and was amazed at how big the toast was. My brother in law had the bagel sandwich which he enjoyed. The coffee was good and flowed plentifully. My daughter had an iced chai latte which was very good. It was a lovely happy breakfast with good food and service. Highly recommend. read more

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Let me start off by saying there was nothing bad about my experience here. As a first time goer, I was just underwhelmed by the food. Service and ambiance of the location was great though! I do have to say their pastries look very good as well. My food however just didn't compete on the level of other breakfast spots in erie. I got the omelette, and it was just okay. I expected way more. The dippy eggs tasted like nothing, I wish they had some seasoning or anything really. Also, I hate when breakfast spots don't butter your bread right out the toaster because by the time I got the toast it was cold and the butter doesn't glide easily onto the bread. I do really like the potato pancakes tho. They were my highlight. Overall, in Erie I think the breakfast place, Avanti's, the Zodiac Diner, etc. have better breakfast for the same/ cheaper price, but this isn't too bad of a spot. Attached are photos of my omelette and my friends food. read more

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We are up here in Erie visiting family and they decided that we would have breakfast here. It was a great choice! Great selection and the service was great. I would recommend the chicken fried steak or the biscuits and gravy. Both were very good. If you eat breakfast here, you won't need lunch! read more

Firstly, I don't understand why there aren't a little more Yelp reviews for this place. They have been here awhile and are always busy. The dining room seems like an afterthought set up in the seemingly spare floorspace on the right. But it is ok, just strange. Menu has a great selection for breakfast as well as lunch items. Service is very prompt. Food is very good snd reasonably priced. You won't be disappointed at all. Make sure to pickup some muffins to take home while you go to pay your check. The baked goods are delicious. read more

Brutal. Everything was wrong. Burnt, cold eggs. Wrong orders. Slow service. While the place was not busy with patrons, the restaurant was in pure chaos. They stated they are "working out the kinks still". Don't waste your time or money. read more

Stopped here as we were just passing through Erie. Lovely breakfast place with a hometown vibe. Coffee was perfect, food came out quick and was delicious. Our server was so sweet and helpful with the menu. Would absolutely return again. :) read more

Mainstreet Cakery Cafe - a cup of coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

Very good coffee and food. It is a cute place with kind staff and a variety of baked goods read more

Mainstreet Cakery Cafe - Avocado toast and french toast latte - Bakeries Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

The food is delicious. The size and location fits my taste as well. I prefer non chains and while this is their second location I enjoy it. It's close enough to things but not right in the thick of it all read more

First time visit, little busy but worth the wait, food was hot and delicious, friendly staff, very clean environment read more

Mainstreet Cakery Cafe - Grilled Hawaiian on wheat with chips lightly salted - Bakeries Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

Cupcakes are so good! I also recommend the food on the menu is good as well and fast service too.

So I have to give up the pickle if I select chips? That's a 1st. Smh -- I think I'll try somewhere else where I can usually have both. read more

The Cakery catered the WJET Golden Apple Award dinner at Edinboro college in May 2024. Pulled chicken and pork for dinner. The beverages were bottled water and canned soda, which were put warm, with no ice. No coffee either. SAD read more

This is mine and my husband's favorite place to go for breakfast. Even if it's lunch time, we'll still get breakfast. Fast, friendly service. Delicious coffee. Food is always amazing and you get your food quickly. read more

Excellent food, excellent service. We highly recommend the potato pancakes! Went there for breakfast and baked goods. Can't wait to come back next time we're in the area. read more

Definitely a cute cozy place to grab coffee or brunch. It reminded me of a cute mom and pop cafe that you would find next to a beach. I got the macaroni and cheese. It was VERY filling, had a lot of substance, but not too cheesy (I tend to love a lot of cheese though). My friends got the burger and chicken salad and they each said they liked their meals. Next time, I will have to try their bakery items because they looked delicious! read more

I still hold out hope for a decent tuna sandwich in this area but once again my hopes have been dashed, this time by Cakery Cafe. I asked if they used albacore tuna, the waitress didn't know but went to find out and yes they do use albacore. My sandwich came and my first bite was- yuck! Apparently, I forgot to ask if they used mayo or salad dressing. It was just gross. I asked the waitress what went into the mixture. She didn't know-it comes in a premixed container! Ugh. How hard is it to mix tuna, mayo, pickle relish, and maybe a boiled egg to have a decent tasting tuna salad sandwich?! Why would you order it in a tub? My mother didn't enjoy her chicken salad either Interesting enough, both of our breads were good. I think they need to stick to baked goods. read more

Wow! Fair warning: diners beware. We stopped at this establishment for some breakfast sandwiches on our way to Michigan this morning. My daughter has celiac disease and, therefore, MUST eat gluten free bread. While in line waiting for it to be completed, the cook and manager could be overheard discussing confusion about her g/f order. The manager informed the cook, after recognizing the mistake of give her a bun and not g/f bread, "it'll be fine." And passed it along. Afterwards, we were confronted by a cashier who only denied the error. We were able to correct the issue with the help of a conscientious waitress. In the end, the sandwiches were passable but, nothing more. read more

There was no service. Waited to be seated, was never acknowledged. Saturday morning waiter and waitress decided to walk past us and act like we didn't exist. They decided to bust tables and not make eye contact even though there was an abundance of open tables. Finally was sat and our waitress decided to bus another table and then got restock napkins vs greeting us like she was annoyed we were there so we decided to leave. Very disappointing after I told my daughter of how cute the place was. I did have a nice experience on a weekday for lunch. I guess just stay away from there on Saturday because of who they have staffed. read more

This used to be one of my favorite places to eat. Not anymore. The food has really gone down hill lately. Thought I'd give it another chance today for lunch. Mistake. My "sandwich" roll was the size of a slider roll, and was stale. The chips were burnt. My friend had a omelet with extra cheese that was just laying on top, not even melted. We both developed heartburn within a hour of our meal. And although the server was pleasant, the service itself was very slow (and it was past peak lunch hour). Not a good experience. read more

Came in with a latte from another place, and was immediately given shit about it. So I ordered a latte from there and it was terrible. The rudeness along with the mediocre food quality is enough to give this place only two stars. I recommend trying something else. Recommend. Pressed not far from there has an excellent cup of coffee. Go there. Thank you read more

Very nice atmosphere and great cupcakes BUT big disagreement on how to make a tuna melt. I ordered a tuna melt and sweet potato fries. Tuna melt comes out with very white, not-very-toasted bread. Cheese was not melted at all (Tuna MELT) and tuna "salad" was ice cold. Told very nice server (first day) that food was not ok. He took it back and returned about 5 minutes later with similar white-ish bread, tuna slightly warmer (still cold), not melted cheese - and what looked like my original fries (now cold). Server said the chef said that's how they make a tuna melt ... sigh. I looked up a half dozen tuna melt recipes online and they all say, golden brown buttered bread, melted cheese and *WARM*. My companion did like her Reuben and fries, as a side-note. Your mileage may vary but I do not recommend the Tuna Melt. Will try again another time with something different. read more

Perfect place to stop and grab a breakfast sandwich and coffee. Inviting atmosphere with warm service.

Why make customers choose between chips or a pickle That's the strangest thing ! Every place lets you have both. Maybe raise the price a bit. Neither is a high dollar item. Also the dry toast is kind of odd as well. A big thick piece of dry bread is not that appealing. Aside from this the food is adequate. The outdoor seating is great and it is very well maintained. read more

This place (and the sister location) is a must when in Erie. I have to actually say that I prefer the menu over the bakery items. I've tried everything from salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, fish and chips but yet to get breakfast. But I have never had anything that wasn't absolutely delicious. Their salads are my fave because they are not only fresh but also plentiful. They have a grape seed vinaigrette that is out of this world. Don't skip the sweets but the menu is the star of the show. Every time I'm in Erie, this is a must regardless of weather or road conditions read more

wonderful to eat in a restaurant again! clean, spaced out... menu options for breakfast are in all forms for big meals and light. coffee is good. service was excellent. if you get Justin, you are I good hands read more

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Main street Cakery Café in the Fairview area as well as the bus stop place to eat mom and pop food. They have a gigantic outdoor tent area that is capable of sitting many people and safe distances. Their daily specials range from lasagna to meatloaf made in a homemade style. Breakfast is served early every day except for Sunday. Highly recommend this local cuisine gem. read more

The tender melt hits different. It's literally tier one, this sandwich is so pushin p. This thing is so nectar that it hurts when your not eating one. I recomend read more

Yum! It's been open two days and I've been here twice. The food is delicious. The pancakes are so worth the carbs. I know this will be a new favorite spot especially when they work out some kinks. Yesterday I bought a dozen cookies and the staff wasn't sure how to package it up. They used a pie box with no label that was too big for the small cookies which wasn't a great presentation. Also they have a side in the restaurant available for sit down ordering and one side for just coffee but they don't make that clear when you walk in. I saw several parties get confused by that policy. I asked one of the eemployees if she knew the guest Wi-Fi password and she just said no. I eventually found out the code (cakery99 as of today, you might see this before finding someone who knows!). Despite these minor hiccups, this is going to be a great spot for Erie. Beautiful decor, fresh clean displays and delicious food. Prices seem so reasonable. This is going to be the kind of place with a long line very soon! Can't wait to return (hurry up, tomorrow!). read more

Mainstreet Cakery Cafe - Pancake and bacon alacarte. - Bakeries Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

Stopped in for an iced coffee and ended up also getting a cupcake. The peanut butter cupcake was great. This is close to my house in Millcreek so I will be back to try more from their large menu. It's a convenient location, especially to drop by and pick up food - with so many places being closed. read more

Should be prosecuted for using the word "cafe" in their name! You will wait for a table for an absurd amount of time, only to be served over cooked food with no seasoning whatsoever. And their coffee, it's just not good, just not good. read more

Yesterday was my third visit to this restaurant. I have to say I was a little disappointed. I was meeting a friend for lunch, and arrived early. I went inside and stood. At least a half a dozen wait staff passed me while I waited. Not one person greeted me. Eventually, a server I had not seen before walked by and said, just seat your self anywhere. I Found a table and discovered that although the dished had been cleared, the table itself was still dirty. The same server came over and cleaned it up. Once my friend arrived, we ordered. The food came out quickly. I started to eat my avocado toast and found a very long blonde hair imbedded in the egg. The server got the manager. He asked if there was a problem. I said to him would you want this (holding up the hair), in your food? It is not mine. He offered to have the meal re-made, which I agreed to. The second plate was fine, but not as hot as it could have been. When the bill arrived, I fully expected my lunch to be comped or at least discounted, but it was not. A few suggestions: 1. signage at the entrance indicating you can seat yourself. 2. Train staff to greet people waiting at the entrance to make them feel welcome. 3. Hairnets for all kitchen staff that cover all hair. 4. When there is a problem with a customer's meal, at the very least, discount it by 50%. Because I have had positive experiences here in the past, I will return, but will inspect my food before I eat. read more

This our favorite locally owned café. Awesome food, awesome people. Breakfast, lunch, dinner or pastries you can't go wrong here. read more

I will not be returning to this establishment anytime soon. Walked in and must have been invisible, because all of the activity that took place around us seemed to be focused on ignoring us. Nobody acknowledged our arrival to at least say we'll get you seated as soon as ...whatever. Shorthanded, perhaps. But at least acknowledge potential patrons. Ugh! read more

We ordered an iced coffee, a hot coffee, a muffin, and a breakfast muffin. Everything was pretty not good. Like mediocre at best. Would not recommend stopping here if you can help it. Go somewhere else. read more

We walked in and weren't even acknowledged for quite awhile, even as employees were walking right by us. We ordered our food and I had the open faced turkey with obviously canned vegetables and coleslaw that had no taste! The turkey was lunch meat ( at best). It reminded me of eating in a hospital cafeteria. My husband had eggs Benedict and the hollandaise sauce looked very yellow ( eggy) and runny. His home fries were over cooked dark brown potatoes. ( He said he would rate it lower than 1 star). My sympathies to the one poor waitress who had the whole restaurant to serve by herself! We will not be returning. It was very disappointing. Too bad was really hoping to find a good local restaurant alternative. read more

I can't speak for the baked goods, but the entrees leave an awful lot to be desired. I think there is more home cooking going on at TGIF. Very overrated establishment. read more