The restaurant was very clean. The food was delicious. I had the breakfast. Eggs, home fries and…read moresteak. The first day I went in it was very quiet and very few people there. Two days later, I returned and it was packed. The only reason I gave it four stars is because it took a little bit longer to get the food than what I thought it should take for breakfast. Approximately 15-20 minutes each time I went. I will return when I come back into town.

Charlie's is a great place for breakfast. My only comment is that if you order avocado toast be…read moreaware that it is just a few avocado slices on toast. It's not a spread and there are no seasonings.

I attended a small family reunion about 20 people at the Iron Kettle Restaurant today. As it turns…read moreout, it was a most precious time with loved ones. Amy was our assigned waitress, and she was just killing it! She handled us with such perfection and professionalism, and a beautiful smile on her face. She's definitely my favorite server. Everyone ordered off the menu so there were a lot of moving pieces. I ordered the roast beef on kümmelweck roll. The weck roll was generously salted and covered in caraway. The bun was lightly grilled in butter, which really makes for a great sandwich. The beef was piled high, it was tender, but it was well done. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed this sandwich. I look forward to this event every year. The Iron Kettle made our day just perfect..

Stopped for breakfast this morning with my friend. She was excited to get eggs Benedict after…read moreseeing it advertised on Facebook. Wasn't too busy for a weekend breakfast, food came out fast enough and the server was friendly. Food was ok; poached eggs on the Benedict were way over done, my omelette was luke warm. While waiting, we had to know the history of why it's called Iron Kettle Landmark Restaurant. Sure enough, we found that and a lot more. It's been around since the late forties, changed ownership a few times over the years, but current ownership is the reason neither of us will return. After learning of the current owner's legal problems, we quietly paid our bill, in cash for the 4% discount, thanked our server and left. I can't conscientiously recommend this restaurant to anyone, especially those with young daughters.

The Poked Yolk is a lovely little breakfast and lunch boutique restaurant in the West End of East…read moreAurora. It's a very small restaurant, and it fills up very quickly. Today, we came in after the big breakfast rush, so there was plenty of comfortable seating throughout the restaurant. They have a specials menu that changes with the month. Everything on the menu is innovative, and an upgrade from whatever ordinary breakfast you're used to. Our waitress served up fresh hot mugs of coffee for us, and explained that their loyalty program was moving to a Phone app. Unfortunately, we would not be able to use our Wallet card which had three punches on it already. Today I ordered a Cali chicken club wrap, which was a very delicious mix, chopped chicken breast, romaine, wedges of avocado, and bacon with a nice ranch dressing, all in a soft tortilla wrap. For my side, I chose coleslaw. My food is so delicious, no complaints here. My handsome dining companion got the Pork Belly Hash with sweet potato tots, and two eggs OE and toast. I did sneak my fork across the table to grab a chunk of pork belly which made my eyes roll back into my head. My next bite was one of the deep fried sweet potato tots. Very delicious, but I can't make a habit out of anything deep fried anymore. All of this deliciousness came our way for under 40 bucks. Thankfully, we had a nice Christmas gift certificate from one of the grandkids. We do highly recommend any of the Poked Yolk locations.

Great little breakfast spot. Service was A+ Food was…read moredelicious. Prices were reasonable.

You simply cannot go wrong stopping in to grab a sandwich a sweet or something to drink and people…read morewatch at the Elm Street Bakery. The staff is fun and friendly and make delicious food!! It's also in a beautiful spot with gorgeous flowers blooming everywhere you look. So get some lunch and take a box of baked goods home with you!!

Imagine going on a vacation somewhere and you navigate yelp to find a beloved restaurant the locals…read morelove, you try, and fall in love. That's ESB, if you were to come here for a bills game, or Niagara Falls, or whatever else. This charming little bakery just hits all the right spots. The egg sammy's are down right delicious. Try the spicy aioli, not so much spice, but it pairs so well with it. Thick cut bacon and a brioche bun. C'mon now. The crème brule french toast is 2 large slabs of homemade bread, that just tastes so fresh. The line will probably be long, but that gives you time to decide on what pastry to grab in the array of treats. There's truly something for everyone, and it is all great. Also make sure to grab some of the house made sourdough, got the Italian loaf for garlic bread for dinner and it was terrific. Perfectly balanced with the light and airy inside with a crunchy undercarriage.

I keep seeing Riley's pop up on Seize the Deal, so I grabbed another voucher since we're always…read morenext door at the rink for sports (and usually making a stop at BEB for scones). Not going to lie, it's nearly impossible to sit through a lacrosse game while smelling burgers from this place the entire time. We came by on a Sunday and took advantage of their kids' meal special: $5 including a drink, which is a really solid deal. We ordered burgers (split with my fellow burger lover) and chicken fingers for two of the kids, and the food definitely hit the spot after a long day when everyone was starving. The burgers were decent, though I would have loved slightly larger patties and a few more topping option. I'm all about an over-the-top handheld, so maybe that's just me. My only real disappointment was the fry portion size; I must have been spoiled on my first visit when my meal came with an overload of fries. One of my favorite features is the patio, especially during nicer weather. Service was good, and I appreciated the little outdoor station stocked with condiments and water, which was a thoughtful touch for patio diners. Overall, it's a convenient spot to grab a casual meal before or after games, especially if you're already at the rink.

First visit today. We frequent East Aurora often, not sure why we haven't stopped before. Glad we…read morefinally did. The food was great. We started with stuffed banana peppers. They had a nice kick. My husband had chicken parmesan and I had chicken piccata. Each came with soup or salad. Servings were generous. Personally though I would have preferred a couple smaller pieces of chicken which probably would have been more tender. Tara was our server. She was wonderful. She kept checking in and making sure we didn't need anything. I love seeing old buildings repurposed.

Ricks on Main is one of those places where you mark highlights of your life with a sumptuous…read morecelebration! Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, career promotions, retirement, are all excellent reasons to treat yourself to a meal at Rick's. In the summer months, there's nothing quite like sitting on the outdoor patio overseeing all the activities on Main Street in East Aurora. You get a great glimpse of the Vidler on the roof with his benevolent smile and upraised hand waving at all the traffic. Situated in a grand house, Rick's has dining rooms on two floors in addition to the front porch and the bar area. My top entree choices will always be the Ribeye, Cowboy steak, and anything that features scallops. Treat yourself real soon!

For such an expensive restaurant the entrees were very disappointingly unseasoned. Which may…read moreexplain why a restaurant as expensive as this actually had salt and pepper on the table -- which is rare. Seasoning food after the fact is fine, but never as good as during the preparation. My seabass was tasteless and was sat on top of a mediocre risotto...which is saying something since it was a Gouda and red pepper risotto. Also unseasoned overcooked green beans on the side. Criminal at the price. My husband's giant steak was also under-seasoned as were the sad mashed potatoes and carrots that came along with it. The steak was good quality, cooked fine, but could have been exceptional if it had any flavor beyond being a good piece of meat. The Thai shrimp appetizer was good but if you put Thai chili sauce on anything it will taste good. The scallop was decent but again not really seared well and lacking flavor even with the balsamic drizzle. Would not come back to waste hundreds of dollars on overpriced unseasoned food again. I will say the service was good and the staff were lovely. Too bad the food is mid. Drive to a real restaurant that cares about their food prep like Prescotts provisions or Oliver's or Black Iron bystro. Skip Rick's.

We ordered the deviled eggs and a Bloody Mary to start. Both were very good! Then split a burger…read morewith 2 side salads with a bacon burger for my son. He loved it and the fact he could get sweet potato fries, his favorite. The food was great, but the ambiance of the back alley patio area and space for our dog was even better. It was comfortable and very welcoming. The hostess and waitresses made sure we had everything we needed. I would go again anytime I'm in town!

We are very lucky to live in an area with a high concentration bistro burger bars. The 189 Burger…read moreis next-door to the famous Bar Bill. Parking and Main Street is extremely difficult due to the popularity of these places so we parked down behind the store in a large community parking lot and walked up through the alley to the front door. We noticed immediately there was a huge overflow crowd. waiting to get into the Bar Bill, but we fought our way through to get into 189 Burger. If only those people out on the street knew what they were missing, they would give up their spot in line and join us at this great little restaurant instead! 189 Burger is well known for its expansive beer menu, but we were only interested in the burgers. I was intrigued by the description of the Bang Bang Burger. It came topped with Bang Bang sauce, cheddar cheese and Calabrian butter and crispy onions. Absolutely delicious! My husband ordered the Greek burger, a masterpiece with Tzatziki , lemon ginger, jalapeño, red pepper, chickpea pesto, and pickled red onions, seeded bun! Scrumptious!

The food and service were both awesome. We sat at the outside tables on the street side, and right…read moreafter we ordered I was bitten by some insect -- hurt like hell! My dining partner, the server, and even the manager showed incredible concern, offering me antiseptic wipes, an ice pack, and such care. Unbelievable! Especially enjoyed the chocolate ganache cake with vanilla ice cream!

I came here for lunch once or twice a year and have never been disappointed. On my most recent trip…read morewe had an especially pleasant server named Paige, who was just the right amount of friendly and chatty without being overbearing. We all considered getting the specialty burger, which was made of boar, but ultimately chose other options. I ordered the Cacio-dilla which was not what I was expecting when it came out, it was better! There was only a little cheese in it and the meat was tender and delicious. Filling, but not too heavy and it was still just as good when I had it for lunch the next day. Someone at the table mentioned it was my birthday and Paige brought out a free plate of their pillows of love, delicious little fried dough bites with chocolate and berry syrup on top. Overall, this is a great spot if you're out in East Aurora.

Charlie, the Butcher in East Aurora is such a great takeout joint! We were visiting friends at a…read moreresidence around the corner, and we picked up food to carry in. While sitting poolside, we enjoyed Charlie's beef on kimmelweck, some fresh salads, and packaged brownies. The meats are hand carved by the butcher while you wait. Charlie's occupies a corner of the Marathon convenience store. We can round out your meal shopping, snack aisles it's also very convenient!

Was just there today and have been here many times. You never get a bad sandwich at Charlie the…read moreButcher. Herb crusted Prime Rib was great. And the price is reasonable. They also have refrigerated dinners for extremely reasonable prices. Someone is always there to hand carve your sandwich so there is great service and never a wait. The place even though in a gas station is always kept clean. I recommend this to anyone looking to get a high quality beef on wreck or the numerous other choices that are available daily.