Stopped on my way back from a day of Erie fishing going back to Pittsburgh and this place has a…read morereal frank and shirleys feel had the steak sandwich so mf good actually

*Sunday's breakfast buffet is an excellent way to start the day. The food is delicious, kept hot…read moreand eggs are served to order. It Takes place on the 4th Sunday of each month. My husband and I dine here often. The staff are all incredibly friendly and welcoming, as well as efficient with service. We've never had a single issue nor complaint. The menu is very "American Family Diner" done right! The prices are very reasonable, you won't leave here hungry, nor with a giant hole in your pocketbook. 5 out of 5 stars

Gem City Diner is such a cozy, feel-good breakfast spot. The service is super friendly, and the…read moremenu has a great mix of classic dishes and fun, creative combos. I tried the Western omelet and the Gem city omelet which had blackberry jam, burnt ham and brie omelet, and wow, I didn't know I needed that in my life. Our server also recommended the special waffle with marmalade and champagne whipped cream, which quickly became my favorite (minus the champagne part ). Had a great time here and will definitely be back soon.

Place is small, cute, and has wonderful service. Definitely a place the locals go. It's clean,…read morefriendly and a true 5 star gem In the heart of the city. I got the eggs Benedict, they were pretty good. The star of the show is definitely the "smash browns" perfectly grilled almost burnt but with perfect flavor and crunch.

Everyone was so nice and the breakfast was amazing. Everything was done perfectly and coffee…read moreservice was excellent as well. Never had to ask for any extra coffee. Such a cute place felt like home.Very clean! Definitely going again soon with more of my family ! Go check them out!

Great prices and good food! The service was great. It's a small town diner with excellent food…read moreand service. Not sure what more you can ask for!!!

Lovely hometown feel! Had the egg salad sandwich on rye toast and a vanilla milkshake. Nephew had a…read moresimple burger and fries. Was very tempted by the pies! The food was good for diner food.

Food you get never looks like what the cook is eating. Had probably the worst chicken and biscuits…read moreI've ever had. I could barely swallow it because it had so little gravy It is served very cleverly with the heap of potatoes and biscuit nearly filling the bowl. That allows for the tiniest bit of chicken and gravy to be served over it. After the first couple bites, the rest of your meal is plain potato and dry biscuit. The only redeeming part of the meal was the small serving of coleslaw. I had asked if I could substitute my mash potato and told no ,this is the way it's served. Now I know why. This allows mainly dry starch to be served at a bigger margin. Some of the food there is great but this is the second special I have had that was sub par. The pie , French fries and breakfasts are good. I always feel like an outsider when we eat there. I think a lot of the clientele is local and it's just never a super friendly atmosphere. The prices here are not inexpensive. I don't mind paying more but I would expect the quality to be in line with the price. I think it's best left to the locals unfortunately. We have been coming here for many years but I think that may be ending.

Just dropped in for a to-go sandwich on a quick trip up to Erie, and what a pleasant surprise! My…read morechicken caprese sandwich was fantastic! Juicy chicken breast, goooey mozz with chopped, roasted red peppers and spinach - YUM! The menu says it should be on toasted Asiago, but that's not what this was on. It was on a plain hamburger-style bun, but it was still good. The fries were really flavorful, too - tasted/looked like handcut. Though I didn't eat there, the place was super cute inside. The staff was polite/friendly. We'll definitely be back, if we have to go to Erie again. (Apologies for the pic! It was pouring rain, and I was starving!)

Found this gem - where else but with the Yelp App!! What a…read moregreat place for breakfast in Erie!! Everything was amazing. We had pancakes which were amazing! Homemade Cinnamon Rolls!!! If they are not sold out - must try! Go early since this place is popular!

We enjoyed our breakfast. Friendly service. Great omelettes…read more Fun atmosphere of Shirleys!

I had to edit this review because my picture of my breakfast was not posted…read more Very disappointed with Shirley's. If anyone has followed my reviews, I try to eat at local restaurants and give fair and honest reviews. We drove from Pittsburgh to Buffalo and decided to stop at Shirley's for breakfast. The restaurant was busy we had to wait about five minutes for a table. The restaurant just serves breakfast and brunch and had a typical diner interior. We sat down and got our drinks right away. The coffee was hot. The waitress Michele came over and took our order. my wife's order was fine. She ordered the omelette and Texas toast came out perfect. My order was a different story. I ordered the number 4, 2 eggs over easy hashbrowns breakfast sausage, patty, and Italian toast with no butter. Nothing out of the ordinary, but the waitress brought me my plate with the toast very barely toasted and the hashbrowns should've been called hash whites because they were not cooked and they were cold. Take a look at the picture. No waitress should be bringing this to a patron. Look at this picture and make your own decision. Zoom in to the top of the plate, what is that? I did ask to have my toast darker but I did not want to send my whole plate back because my wife was already eating her breakfast. When I was paying my bill, I was asked how was everything and I explained that my breakfast was cold. The manager or owner came over asked a few questions and apologized. I said it's not your fault and I'm not looking to have anything comped. I just made the statement that I came in for a hot breakfast and I got a cold one. There are a lot of restaurants in Erie and unfortunately, I picked the wrong one for breakfast.

The breakfast food was fabulous and the service was great too. The people that own it are very nice…read moreand friendly.

Please don't go here if you have a service animal and would like to be disrespected after paying…read morefor food for the service animal and feeding it while lying on the floor...you will be met with a very rude woman who I am guessing is the owner telling you that your animal is not allowed to eat while lying down under the table. Whether or not that is the case, the approach could have been handled in a much more calm tone and respectful way. I went here while visiting a friend and I guarantee I will never return there again.

Dined here w hubby on Fri. prior to the Seawolves game. Delish gyro filled w tender lamb and…read morehomemade sauce, generous portion of fresh cut fries; hubby enjoyed a large portion of chicken tenders, tender onion rings and house made sweet bbq dipping sauce. Chef/proprietor gifted us w a "wrap" filled w tender chicken, collard greens, elbow noodles & mmmm dipping sauce. A perfectly delectable & filling dinner-with the added bonus of using our Kiwanis Card! We will return!!

I visited Triple D's in the Erie Flagship Food Hall on a Monday evening. There were a few patrons…read moreeating and waiting right in front of the stand and I could see and smell the food being prepared. I was drawn to the menu because of the variety. I recorded to try a burger since I don't each them often. I got the RKA Rodeo Burger with French fries. The burger is topped with pepper jack cheese, onion rings, bacon and bbq sauce .... WOWZA!!!! The brother came out hot, Fresh and very tasty I loved the cheese combo and onion rings topping. The fries were fresh, hot and crispy. The serving was quite generous as well. The owner was friendly and fast with his service. I highly recommend you check out Flagship and Triple D's, they won't disappoint!