Parking lot in the back. You walk into a dive-y diner. The walls are littered with Roosters. insert cock joke here. My waiter, who I think might've been the owner, seemed overwhelmed and short-staffed. I felt bad because he was really pushing the fish fry but your boy wanted breakfast. I think this place closes before 2 so it seemed a little strange to have a fish fry special. Nevertheless I ordered the #1. Food came out super quick , piping hot, perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. It might've been the best breakfast I ever had. UPDATE - I won't negate my rating for this but I went back a 2nd time around noon and the restaurant was closed. If its not early in the AM I would give them a call to confirm they're still cooking before making a trip. read more

Rooster's Cafe - #1 on the menu and in my heart - Cafes Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Great little breakfast spot, friendly staff and quick service. Parking lot in back and street parking, hidden hot spot. read more

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Great service and food. Support this local family run business. You'll be glad you did. Bob

Wanted to try this place for breakfast this morning. I had the cheese omelette with rye toast and home fries. My husband ordered the grits with his eggs, toast and home fries. The home fries were passable, but were lukewarm, with no crisp. The cheese omelette had a minimal amount of cheese but was still ok. The grits were piping hot, though and were good. If you like to eat margerine, you're in luck, because that is what they use. Next time will order dry toast and bring our own butter. read more

Rooster (John) greeted us as soon as we walked in. The cafe is LOADED with all things Rooster. His story is great. Ask, he'll share. The restaurant is very "country" and very uplifting. Food was well prepared and served by Rooster. We enjoyed the food and conversation. My spousal unit got "the hungry man" he said it was satisfying and very good... Appropriatly named. Next time we are in this neck of the woods, we'll return read more

I can't believe my first time here was this past Sunday when it has been in my neighborhood for years! Cute and Cozy diner right before the entrance to Route 5, it is a family owned establishment with a Rooster theme, and I'm not kidding..... Roosters are EVERYWHERE! My step grandma loved Roosters, so I got a good vibe about this place immediately! Prices are very reasonable and they have the normal diner selections for breakfast or lunch . My father and I both ordered omelettes. They came with your choice of toast and home fries. Our food was up in less than 10 minutes and it hit the spot. Extra points from my dad for the Buffalo China they use for the plates (he collects it). The staff couldn't be any more friendly , they made you feel like you were a regular or special guest even with it being our first time there. On Weekends they are only open until 6am-12:30pm so I'll have to remember that when I plan to go, because I most definitely want to dine in again. read more

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I have been here many times,and am never dissapointed.tTiny,clean in an unexpected location at the end of Ridge Road.friendly staff,small menu.And yes Roosters everywhere! I always had breakfast.Very reasonable prices.Ill be back! read more

We were headed back home from visiting Niagara Falls and wanted some breakfast. So glad we stopped here! Cute little diner with a great atmosphere! Food was excellent, and the servers make you feel like family! read more

I always stop for breakfast at Roosters. The service is great and the food is super wonderful!!! I love the sausage links with my breakfast. John has a great restaurant. You have to try it! read more

The food was excellent but the service was even better. My family and I felt so welcomed and warm inside the Rooster themed cafe. We take Niagara Falls trips every once in a while and we will decir it'll add Rooster's Cafe to our itinerary. Thank you very much to everyone. read more

I gave this place two stars because the food was good. This place isn't consistent at all. My best friend loved her experience here so I suggested this place to a few other friends. We came here a few Sundays ago. There is a large parking lot behind the small restaurant and you can also park on the street, to the side of the building. This place isn't consistent at all. A couple left the restaurant because they didn't have masks with them and they decided to go home. On the first (screen) door, it says that masks are required. I grabbed one from my car. I said something to the couple in front of me about the sign on the door. They said, "Oh, it doesn't matter." I was greeted warmly by the hostess and told her I was waiting for two friends. She said that was fine. They showed up within minutes. Our drinks were brought to us and we ordered food. There were two signs on the wall near us stating "In order to better serve my customers, please limit your time to one hour after you receive your meal. Thank you for your continued support! Safety first!" I understand not wanting customers to linger and chat so you can make more money and get more customers in and out of the door. We were asked to wrap up our meal and leave shortly after our food was given to us. It was about half an hour after we were given our food. I said, "That's fine but we weren't even given our checks yet." They were brought to us and we promptly left. We stood outside near our cars talking for another 10/20 minutes and a couple who was seated near us, who had already been there awhile, was finally leaving. I'm sure they weren't asked to leave. The lack of consistency is what gets me. Two stars because the food menu looked good and my biscuits and gravy were good. read more

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Stopped for traditional eggs, bacon, home-fries, rye toast (choices) breakfast. Excellent preparation. Very friendly. As you would expect, rooster collectables EVERYWHERE. Latvia immigrants I was told and open 17 years. Extremely friendly and welcoming no matter who you are! Ralph read more

Excellent food and great atmosphere. Mom is a great addition and adds spunk to the restaurant. Prices are reasonable and food comes out hot and fast. Hidden gem! The service is great too. read more

Really great food. They grind the coffee beans. The potato pancakes are fluffy and wonderful. read more

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Great breakfast good prices and very nice people. Biscuit and gravy was awesome... Only open for breakfast and lunch so come early. read more

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Wow! Awesome food and service. The steak hoagie was legendary. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. I could literally eat this for lunch everyday. Husband had fish fry. Best ever with homemade sides of tater salad, Mac salad, cole slaw and a heap o' fries. Charming friendly place. read more

This place us wonderful- always busy but never a wait. Food is delicious and comes out so quickly- staff is friendly and prices are reasonable. Such a hidden little gem. read more

Quick service, been there almost 20 years, owner friendly enough. Opens at 6:00AM, like that, as most places dont open till 7. My exact score is 3.75 but rounded it made a 4! Order up! read more

This homey diner/cafe is family run and it shows. They care about their food and it was delicious. I had a pecan pancake that had pecan halves in every bite! Also steak and eggs that the steak was very tender. My daughter had a chocolate chip strawberry pancake...mmm mmm mmmm. We'll be back, even if it's just for hugs. read more

Bless me father for I have sinned...but there is something to Crow About at Rooster's! Today, I had the opportunity to take my niece and nephew to school. Upon taking delivery of them at 7am, we brushed our hair and teeth and headed out the door with plenty of time for a nice breakfast. Today's destination? Rooster's! We walked into the restaurant and I was struck by how bright and clean everything appeared. The owner and his team started to make a fuss over the kids. There weren't many people in the place so we had our pick of tables. Our waitress was very kind, she brought juice and a couple of toys for the children. The owner quickly took our order and prepared the food. He later struck up a conversation with me when he came out to check on us. John is, rightfully, very proud of his restaurant, and he should be. Did I mention that it is clean? This is a point in which John takes such pride that he even brought out a sheaf of NYS Health Inspection forms which attest to his cleanliness. Amazing! Back to the meal: I ordered the bacon, egg, and pancake kids meals for my niece and nephew. For myself, I ordered the pancakes and bacon. Meat on Friday? (I forgot, ugh). For those who wish to be more adventurous in their breakfast selections Rooster's offers daily specials along with quite a few specialty pancakes. The food was served in a very timely manner and really could not have been better. The presentation might not have stood up to Nelson's Ridge or Betty's but who cares? The kids pancakes had "Mickey ears" and the scrambled eggs were done perfectly, no watery mess. The bacon was nice and crisp, just the way it was meant to be served...unless you don't like your bacon crisp, in which case there is either something wrong with you or you are British. The one area that needs improvement from my perspective? They could probably benefit from slightly longer hours, especially on Sunday. What did the children think? Well, here's my nephew's unsolicited review as we left the parking lot: "Uncle, I loved that restaurant, can we come here again?" Thank you John, Kevin, and gang for getting our morning off to a great start! read more

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Went here for the first time yesterday. Went to Rooster's today, too. That's how good it is. If you like diners and diner food and friendly diner people, Rooster's Cafe has it all. And a couple hundred or more roosters. Yesterday I went with my son-in-law. I had the best turkey burger ever and great cole slaw. Ron had a fried bologna sandwich and super-looking steak fries. The main reason I went back to Rooster's so soon is the fries: I had to try them. Today I went with my mallwalking cohort, Patty; we worked up a lunchtime appetite. We both had the meatloaf dinner, mine with fries and cole slaw, hers with mashed potatoes and corn. Two generous slices of meatloaf with gravy, delicious and --guess what-- I had the 2nd slice and the rest of the cole slaw for supper tonight. Now here is something important to know about Rooster's Cafe: HOURS. Five days a week John opens at 5 A.M. Sundays at 6 A.M. (Closed Mondays) If you're up with the rooster's, so is John (owner). Rooster's is a breakfast and lunch place only, closing most days at 2:45 P.M. Great breakfast (available until 10:00) menu and the Sunday pancake specials sound deeeelicious. If you're driving east or west on route 5 and approaching Lackawanna, take the Ridge Rd exit. Rooster's Cafe at 93 Ridge comes up fast on the right. Enjoy. read more

I had 2 eggs over easy, home fries and whole wheat toast. Done perfectly. My traveling companion had an omelette which he liked a lot. Coffee was excellent and plentiful. The service was quick, efficient and very friendly. I heartily recommend this restaurant for breakfast. read more

Rooster's Cafe - Two eggs over easy, home fries and whole wheat toast. - Cafes Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Hot and fresh breakfast very good, definitely recommend for a quick breakfast. Nice family owns this place which is nice read more

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I love you Yelp.... we were headed from Canada-Niagra Falls back to WV and looked for a nice place to get breakfast. This place came up on the route. If you're looking for a vegan avocado and kale smoothie head elsewhere. I had 2 eggs over easy atop crispy corned beef hash with home fries and rye toast. RYE TOAST!!! Wife has eggs Benedict and kids got raisin and banana pancakes with bacon. Every single bite of food was eaten and plates were scraped. Prices are great. I'll not miss this place when passing through. Want to check out the dinner menu next time. read more

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horrible customer service first thing he says when we order is "why are these guys even here i don't wanna take there order"

This hidden gem just off route 5 made me feel right at home. The owner was very friendly and genuinely goes out of the way to ensure every customer gets a warm welcome. The food arrived very quickly and furthermore it was cooked to perfection. After I had time to sample it the owner came over to personally ask me how my meal was and if there was any improvements to make. I would highly recommend this restaurant and I will be back time and time again. read more

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Doesn't look like much when you walk past, but my daughter and I were practically dying of hunger so we popped in. My first impression was they have a weird obsession with cocks. It was very chilly and we had to wear our jackets the whole time. The cleanliness was a bit concerning, i had to ask for our table to be wiped off before sitting. The food was great, but our waitress went out for a cigarette im assuming cause when she came back in she smelled like an ashtray and didn't even wash her hands. Theres was also an elderly lady that walks around and she made us feel uncomfortable. She repeatedly kept calling my daughter "he" after i corrected her multiple times. Then on top of that all we heard was yelling coming from the kitchen. All in all it was a bad experience, I don't recommend it no matter how good the food is. read more

Great down home cooking, the staff is phenomenal. Family owned and operated. Very welcoming and loving. They offer dine in, or take out. Hours are perfect for a delicious breakfast and lunch. Try the hungry man's platter for breakfast or the souvlaki wrap for lunches although the burgers are amazing as well. read more

From out of town, and yelp led me here. In one word, this place is AWESOME! Typical greasy spoon diner. Really friendly staff. Real "locals" spot. Food was hot and fresh, and served quickly. The prices are very reasonable. This place can't be beat. I recommend the buffalo burger. It was delicious read more

Smack dab in the Middle of Lackawanna lies roosters Café, if your Crowing for Breakfast (whether its at 5 AM or 2 in the Afternoon). I've been here 6 times and I usually get the same thing everytime: Pancakes. What's better than having a big ol stack of pancakes, made to order topped with homemade butter and Fresh Fruit of your Choice. Sweet, Rich & Fluffy Goodness. They'd even be willing to pour and fill up your Coffee Cup (Service with a Smile). I've never been here for lunch but I would give it a Try, Wait staff is very friendly and nice to talk to. I'll be sure to Crow really loud to let you know when I come in next time. !!! read more

Yes, there exists a restaurant on the OTHER side of the bridge, before Route 5. The food is good, the waitstaff/owner are attentive. The portions are large. There are roosters everywhere (ceramic, not real). The "count the roosters" game is certainly worth a visit. read more

Roosters is a great little family-run diner. All the food is cooked by the owner and is very high quality. Service by the family is exceptional. The only downside for me is a lack of healthier options on the menu. Mostly all traditional breakfast.... Eggs, bacon, buttered toasts, home fries, pancakes, french toast, etc. read more

In the middle of nowhere in sunny LA (Lackawanna) sits Roosters Cafe. This place has been around for ten yrs or so but I haven't been there in about 5 yrs. John (Rooster) still serves up large portions of great food and even greater prices. Its not five star by any means but you certainly get your monies worth and you wont leave hungry. Wait staff, very friendly and special requests are no problem as they aim to please. read more

Excellent home cooked breakfast. Delicious sausage & gravy, eggs and pancakes. Must ask for Menka.

I love roosters! Haven't eaten there in a while but went today for breakfast. The decor is fun, there are roosters everywhere! And it is very clean. I got the strawberry pancakes which was a special currently. They were delicious and I couldn't even finish them because I was so full! I didn't even need syrup because they were naturally sweet. My boyfriend got the hungry man platter which was also a hearty portion. The sausage was very crisp as were the homefries. I will definitely go back to roosters and this time when the owner asks I will say the food is roosterlicious! read more

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What a great experience! The reception from a warm matron set the tone. She complemented my kids and played with the ones at the next table. Service was amazingly quick, and the food was all excellent. The portions were just perfect - not too small, and not too much. Some bigger chains should take notice. Not everyone wants 5 pancakes the size of our heads! Bananna pancakes and bacon for one kiddo, raisin pancakes for the other. Super crisp corned beef hash with perfectly cooked eggs for the hubby, and well executed eggs Benedict for me. If I'm ever in buffalo area again, I'll be back! read more

This place was awesome! We went on a Sunday morning and the crowd was minimal. Our waitress was so sweet & nice. The food was delicious. The service was great & quick. We will definitely be back! Also very reasonable prices! read more

This place it amazing! We were out driving to kill time with the kids and stumbled upon it. Checked out Yelp and decided to give it a try! Sooooo good. There was the nicest lady that was all about the kids and so good with them. The food was great as far as diner food goes and I really can't wait to go back. One of my new favorite places read more

Good food, good prices, friendly staff and homey feel compared to any of the corporate chains.

Came from nyc for the jet game. great food great people. Def a must go. Pancakes was great !