A nice small diner located near UPMC which is open till 2pm for breakfast or lunch which works very…read morewell for a bite after or before an appointment. Service was great and very friendly which you don't get with a fast food place. About 8-10 tables in a nice atmosphere. Had lunch there and the portions and prices were on point and will definitely stop there again when in the area for a bite.

My wife & son have had breakfast here and said it was good, so we decided to try lunch. The diner…read morehas a whimsical decor with an inviting feel. Located right down from UPMC Chautauqua, this restaurant offers friendly service with a warm atmosphere. The two gentlemen cooking and waiting tables were very nice. Lunch was okay. My wife enjoyed the macaroni salad and her burger but, the beef pattie and My salmon pattie was noticeably frozen not fresh. Unfortunately my bowl of bacon corn chowder was forgotten so I wasn't able to try it. Im giving a 3 because I am under the impression that breakfast is pretty good.

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

Incredibly cute roadside stop that's really worth your time. Really great for train enthusiasts…read moreespecially because you can dine inside train cars! I'm sure kids would love it as well also because of the dinosaur side of the depot. They don't open up until a little bit later in the day mind you, but for earlier in the morning you can still go to their cafe in this incredibly beautiful old train station. I had their cookies and cream cookie which was very good. All and all, this is the quintessential American roadside attraction

Took our granddaughter today to see the dinosaurs. They didn't disappoint. So many to see…read more However she was so excited to eat at the Roadside Cafe but it was closed and the railroads cars were too. Such a shame to not utilize everything there!

This was a great little find on our way north. You know a place is great when you pull in and it is…read morepacked. Totally worth the wait; the food was fantastic! Two of us had omelettes and one in our party had a breakfast sandwich. This was a nice little country diner.

Had passed this restaurant for years and never around a time to eat until last weekend. Stopped…read morefor lunch and the food and atmosphere was great. Service was fast and very polite and the prices were on point for a dinner. Recommend for Breakfast or Lunch!

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!

A classic in every way! Fantastic breakfast, friendly staff full of local knowledge, all inside a…read morepiece of history! Sit at the counter across from the griddle and watch a master work, especially if it is a busy Sunday morning.

The menu is fabulous in giving you plenty of options. Food…read moretakes a while to get to you & that's expected. 1st thing we notice the cheese pizza my daughter ordered had pepperoni. We simply removed the pepperoni not a huge deal. My BF made sure to ask for his food not to be crispy, well toast had black edges. My chicken tenders were dark brown (overcooked) instead of golden. The food was great flavor wise. Just the lack of attention from server. The servers don't pop in to check on you much. The place looked pretty clean. Bathrooms fairly clean, very small.

Ate there yesterday 2/24/26. Very disappointing. I ordered the chicken wings and my wife ordered a…read moreWestern Omelet. I had to return the chicken wings because the meat was black as were the bones. I believe the fryer grease was old as well. I chose not to have a substitute meal. My wife's omelet was questionable as well. Some of the ham in the omelet was gray in color. It was not appetizing and it went to waste. Unfortunately, we will not be returning.

We went to ida maes for breakfast this morning and had a very nice meal! Our server, Janice was so…read morefriendly and patient as I changed my mind about 100 times for what to order. She frequently filled our coffees and made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant has plenty of seating and a comfortable homey feel. We will definitely be adding this to our list of favorite spots!

Great Food & Great People! They have weekly/daily specials. Both breakfast and regular menu…read moreoffer lots of choices. The only bad thing I have to say is.... I wish they were open more!

No complaints here, best of everything. Food quality, great friendly service, and small hometown…read moreambience.

Most importantly everything looked very clean. Staff was friendly and the service was excellent…read more Food was very good. We were just passing through the area but we would definitely go here again

Stopped here while making our way to Buffalo, NY. A quick search of Yelp showed that everything in…read morethis town is a diner, so we randomly chose American Diner as our lunch spot. It's not much to look at from the outside, and the interior is about the same. Upon entering, we definitely got the "local vibe." It didn't feel like You-Don't-Belong-Here. It felt more like You-Aren't-From-Here. Not unfriendly, just an acknowledgement that we were strangers. Seating was tight so the 5 of us added an extra chair to a booth meant for 4. Our server was pleasant. The ladies room was super clean and very nice, but Big Daddy said the men's room left a lot to be desired. Our food came out hot. The burgers were so-so. Definitely not the best I've ever eaten. But the fries were good, so that helped make up for it. Big Daddy really enjoyed his fish & chips, and Kid #2 said the chipped beef gravy was delicious. We probably would try someplace different if we were traveling through again, but overall it was pretty good.

This place is well named. It is what comes to mind when you think of the classic American Diner. It…read moreis a haven for comfort food. From the simplicity of the edifice to the no-frills, hometown, 1960's appearance of the dining room, this place is a throwback...in a good way. We stopped here because it was on our route. It looked like a good, solid choice based on the description and the reviews. And it looked like a choice that was not too expensive. The location was truly what you could term "roadside" on US 322, because it was indeed right next to the road. The exterior appearance was certainly not elegant, but the building was in good shape. The interior was a bit cozy, and the layout was significantly wider than it was deep as you would expect with a small, hometown diner. The decor and furnishings were simple, though certainly adequate. We were seated right away. The service was very good as our server attended to us right away. She was very efficient and our food was delivered rather quickly after our order. The menu offered classic mid-Atlantic American comfort fare. Items such as burgers, a variety of sandwiches, pork chops, baked ham and liver and onions were featured. My wife opted for a simple BLT accompanied by chips, which was quite good. I chose the Baked Fish with mashed potatoes and a starter salad. We're both watching calories and these were great options for that. The value was excellent. The final bill with food, tax and tip (we had water to drink) was $13.00 per person. I would try this place again if circumstances allow.