Oh boy, this was not it. My coffee was burnt, my hashbrowns were soggy, and I had to get a breakfast sandwich specially made since I am vegetarian and the eggs weren't fully cooked. I was unimpressed. Yes, I could have asked someone but good luck waiving down a server. It wasn't even busy and the service was sub par. And it was more expensive to dine here than the other two brunch spots I hit in town. I probably won't be coming back. read more

The Spot On Lakeshore - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

They were busy on a Sunday brunch but was able to sit us. There was even a live music jamming. Menu was good theres a variety of breaksfast and yummy pancakes. I had the big breakfast and a Tiramisu pancake delish! My hubby had cornedbeef hash and that was delish as well, they also serve alcohols, cocktails, mimosa etc.. server was attentive and friendly. Happy tummy! read more

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Well, they lasted several years and they had a small but loyal following. Unfortunately... Closed and out of business - Oct. 2025

Was driving around looking for a breakfast/lunch Spot. Checked Yelp & this place was just down the road. What a Pleasant surprise. An absolute gem. The staff was genuine and friendly. We ordered the CRO skillet and the Tuna melt. She loved the skillet. Great flavor and just the right size, not too much. The Tuna melt was Spot on! And the Fries were fresh and crisp. The entire vibe of the place was great. They even had live music from Flashbaxx. You couldn't leave without a smile on your face. We'll definitely be back and strongly recommend this Spot for your consideration. read more

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From out of town and wanted brunch. No wait. Greeted and sat right away on a Wednesday. They had specialty savory and sweet items. The spot is a modern brunch spot but saw more older folks dining in. Food: Creme brûlée French toast- way too sweet. I actually took the thick layer of caramelized sugar on the top off. CRO skillet- husband loved it. Country fried steak- this was delicious. My only complain about it was that the breading got removed when I cut through the steak. The hash was just ok. Hot coffee- waitress was attentive and filled our coffee cup frequently. Would I come here again during my yearly visits? probably not because I'd like to try other places. If I lived here, I would probably go back again for brunch or dinner. There are also gluten substitutes. read more

I was immediately sold on the live acoustic music on the weekends during brunch hours. Already unmatched for a family sit-down. They have a coffee cup collection of donated mugs that they serve their coffee in. That totally makes me feel like I'm at home. The food was fantastic. We all enjoyed our meals. We ordered the chicken fried steak and gravy, the B.E.L.T. sandwich and the kids breakfast with a waffle. Everything was exceptional. Service was great. Our waitress was very helpful and did a great job. read more

The Spot On Lakeshore - B.E.L.T. Bacon, egg, lettuce and tomato with a basil aioli on the most incredible croissant I have ever had. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

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What a gem of a place. Delicious and interesting food, live music for brunch and friendly service. We were visiting Cleveland and looking for a brunch spot and found this 'SPOT'. I had the Cro skillet which I highly recommend. House made Hungarian pepper sauce, grilled onions, crispy roasted potatoes and two eggs over easy. Need I say more? Recommend a side of thick sliced marbled rye toast to soak up all the goodness. Blueberry pomegranate mimosa sealed the deal. Hubby had an omelet that he enjoyed. Would recommend trying the house specialties. Lively atmosphere too. Will definitely return. read more

The Spot On Lakeshore - Cro Skillet. House made sausages and sweet red pepper sauce with crispy potatoes, grilled onions and two eggs over easy. Yum. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

Staff is awesome - super friendly and attentive. They have a larger back room - was there with a larger group - 20+ people. Food was good - flexible with the lunch/dinner menu timing :) read more

This place is the SPOT! Cute. Friendly. Fast service. The food is good. Parking is easy. They have a bar for drinks and a wonderful staff who give off a friendly vibe. There is sometimes a line of people but they do their best to turn over tables Fast. It's never been a let down. The artwork changes on the wall is is super Fun to check out!! read more

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Attention Chef Zachary Bond!!! If you look, I reviewed your restaurant a while ago and gave it a great review!! But Everyone with us today said that they would not come back here. And this is why : So we brought someone here to show off a restaurant that we've been to and really loved. It was a bit embarrassing and very, very disappointing! I got the chicken and waffles and it was delicious as usual. Some at my table got breakfast and the bacon was not cooked well. It was definitely not crispy and it was floppy, and the fat was not cooked through. The butter on the toast had a weird water like consistency... And it made the toast wet.... And this butter stuff dripped onto the plate and it wasn't creamy like real butter. It was like water. Yuck. The Service.... I would give it ZERO stars if I could! It was absolutely nonexistent!!! It took forever for them to come and take our order. And then when the food was ready, the server dropped off the food and promptly turned around and walked away!!!! And it wasn't because the restaurant was full. In fact, there were very few tables that had customers. She did not ask if we needed anything or even say hello.. We kept having to wave down a server to get coffee or water or whatever. This is the kind of thing that puts businesses OUT of business! And that makes me sad because we like to support local restaurants and especially a chef that would come all the out to Mentor to use his talents here. But I don't think we will be back. read more

The Spot On Lakeshore - The bacon was under cooked and floppy... so sad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

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We have had breakfast here several times My daughter made reservations for Mother's Day. We split then3 egg omelet with cheddar cheese and mushroom and onions along with red velvet pancakes. My husband had a traditional breakfast with eggs, toast, sausage and hash browns. Our service was ok since it was so busy. This place gets crowded on the weekend so I would make reservations. read more

First time in a long time, rated an establishment not on quality of food, nor quality of service. Rather took 2 stars away because of this statement on the bill. "A 3% surcharge, or $0.92 WILL BE ADDED if paying by credit card to cover processing fees"! As a small business owner myself, I find it appalling to see such a notice to a customer. So, I deducted the $0.92 from the tip, with a statement why I did this! $0.92 a lot? No! But it's the principle! I rarely carry cash and use my debt/credit cards. This was the first time deducting processing fees, but probably won't be the last. read more

This place has potential but feels pretty average. After waiting to be seated, we ordered food and after over an hour of waiting our waitress let us know their computer system was messed up and our order never entered the system. We reordered and waited another 20 min for our food to come out. Once the food was brought out we were left with no utensils to eat and had to ask for them. The food tasted okay. It wasn't very very flavorful and definitely not worth the wait. It seems understaffed and the only saving grace is that our waitress comped our meal for the poor experience. read more

My wife and I were there for Sunday breakfast. Hands down the most flavorless food we've ever eaten. The lemon slice in the water and the Smuckers Jelly pack for my toast was the only source of flavor. On top of that, the bill was more than what we spend at First Watch for incredibly creative, delicious breakfasts. Needless to say, we won't be coming back. read more

Awesome spot for breakfast! Love the live music and the many different mimosas. Avocado toast was amazing! Mimosas were $5 and they also have a full-bar. read more

Excellent dinner! The staff was very friendly! They're open for dinner now. Go there and eat delicious meat! read more

The Spot On Lakeshore - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

I've eaten here a couple of times and there are many upsides: strong coffee, fair prices and solid brunch cocktails. We have had better than average service as well, but things can get a little hairy for brunch. It fills up fast. The restaurant itself is clean and nice with different seating options. I took a star for my hubbys egg Benedict. It looked like it was from a mix and was unappetizing from a distance. When I asked about it, he confirmed the let down. Everything else was tasty and two meals + two drinks cost just under $30. read more

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We got the tiramisu pancakes and the crème brûlée French toast for takeout. The good: the pancakes were super tasty, I would definitely recommend. The not so good: I asked to ensure that the syrup comes on the side, in which the server said it would come on the side, and unfortunately they did not provide any syrup. The pancakes were also relatively soggy due to the mascarpone but that isn't a huge surprise. The bad: the Crème brûlée French toast was awful. The "sugar crust" was entirely overwhelming and ruined the flavor of the dish. The French toast itself wasn't that great but the sugar made it nearly inedible. Overall: 2.5/5 read more

The last time I set foot in this place it was a strange mix of haggard red leather booths and a confused collection of artwork. Nowadays, it's a very clean, hip and welcoming atmosphere. They did a fantastic job with the interior! The menu was breakfast until 3:00 pm. My kind of place indeed! I ordered the vegan skillet with regular scrambled eggs. It was so tasty! Even my carnivore husband enjoyed it! He ordered the big breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausage, hashbrown and waffle. Very fresh and tasty! Great cup of coffee, too! Even better, they had live music! Steven from Akron was singing his heart out and he was jamming! It was awesome! We jammed along while eating. What a treat! So, yes, I highly recommend checking out this restaurant! Great service, yummy food. Another hidden gem in Lake County! read more

Wonderful menu selection. Clean, bright, and uniquely decorated and designed. They offer live music from 11am-1pm on weekends which is very different and enjoyable. Usually not loud enough to bother anyone. I did have friends that went during the week and said the service was slow but it may have been a one time issue. I've been numerous times and have returned because it is one of my preferred breakfast spots. read more

Definitely in 'the spot' for brunch in Mentor! Quick review from me: Tiramisu Pancakes: delicious! Not too sweet, but I wouldn't say tiramisu. SLO skillet: crispy potatoes but soft on in the inside. Lots of flavor! But would recommend not putting the dollop of cream on top. The presentation could be better Would not recommend the cold brew. More like water with a hint of coffee. Great atmosphere (modern and artsy), but bathrooms could be a bit more clean. Waitress was kind but not too attentive. Overall, I would recommend read more

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Amazing food and service! The Cro was outstanding w caramelized onions in Dr Pepper OMG read more

The Spot On Lakeshore - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

I have scheduled a large group for dinner. The set up, service is great. The staff are phenomenal. They are pleasant and professional. The food is excellent. Such large portions. Reasonable price. Highly recommend. Will definitely reserve again. The group size was 25. read more

This place is solid. We've been for breakfast a handful of times and it's really good. Chicken and waffles is amazing. Avocado toast is perfect. The portions are quite large and the pricing is very reasonable. The quality of the food + variety + portion size + reasonably priced = 10/10. Oh plus there's a full service bar! The mimosaaaaas are delish and the alcohol ice beverages are also reasonably priced and well proportioned. We went last night (Saturday) for my mom's birthday dinner. Made 5 pm reservations. The parking lot was empty and there were maybe 3 other parties seated. By 5:30/6 the parking lot was full and the servers were hustling! We shared an appetizer and ordered 4 entrees and 2 kids meals for under $100. The prime rib was very good and I appreciated the fresh asparagus without carrots! The food is made in house. You can taste the difference. The breading on the chicken tenders is awesome! Real, fresh cut French fries. The space nicely laid out and features local art as decor and for purchase. Ample seating for large parties (separate party room if you need it for up to 200 guests). Or grab a seat at the bar if you're solo. It's not to be missed! The Spot is one of our go to places and it's not disappointed once! I'm glad to have it in our community! read more

Food was good, nothing outstanding!!! Service also was alright!! Again not outstanding!!! Needed to keep your jacket on, as it was cold inside this place!!! Just have to try it yourself!!! Not the best, but not the worst!!! read more

Not sure what happened here. The breakfast was just not good. Been here several times and always liked it . This time not so good.

Second time coming here, and I love it just as much! My husband and I both got the chicken and waffles with a side of red skin potatoes. There's a subtle sweetness to the waffles which is exactly what I wanted because of the savory chicken. The combo is so good. Comes with gravy and a syrup. The chicken is so crispy and thick. It's absolutely perfect! My husband and I went in on a Saturday morning at like 10 ish. The restaurant was half full, so we had no wait. The inside is bigger than you would expect! The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. There's some things on the menu that I didn't know what they were. Our waitress was so kind and told us all about it. The menu has lots of unique dishes but also lots of the classics. You can come in adventurous, or if you're like me, you stick to the same thing because you know it's good lol. There's something for everyone! read more

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Really great place to grab lunch or breakfast. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was reasonable if not cheaply priced for breakfast anywhere these days. The service was great as well. I will definitely be back. I got the Every Day which consisted of 2 eggs, meat choice which for me was bacon and when I asked for the bacon crispy the did a perfect job. The Every Day also comes with hash browns and toast. Which that dish is $7.00 which I feel is very fairly priced. read more

I trusted my fellow Yelpers and tried this place out on a recent Saturday morning. The day before Easter, no less. Our party of 3 was sat immediately. I was shocked as soon as I began walking thru the space at how big it was. It is much bigger inside than you would think from the lot. There was a live band playing that really set an extra special tone. They played hits from all genres and decades including those of today. I first took note at their exceptional skill as they played "Killing Me Softly" expertly. I felt like Roberta Flack or The Fugees were going to pop out! So about the food and drinks. I got the spiked cold brew. I wanted to go against my usual picks. It was very creamy and had a nutty profile to it. I ordered the Tiramisu Pancakes since that is my favorite dessert. First let me say that service was very good. Prompt and efficient with a smile. The pancakes were good, but I didn't get tiramisu from them. It was tough to put my finger on exactly what flavor profile I was getting. I wondered if something was left off by mistake. At any rate, we did all enjoy our food. I absolutely will return. read more

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Our first visit to The Spot was delightful. Our waitress was helpful and the food excellent. So, we looked forward to our second visit. This time the food was very greasy. We had bacon that was undrained and everything else seemed to have extra doses of butter and oil. When we mentioned this to our server, it was passed off as that was sometimes the case. It's doubtful that we will return. read more

First time here and we found our new breakfast place!! The inside has been completely redone and is clean and well lit. The staff is friendly and responsive but mainly... the food is good! I'm careful about my food choices and asked for tomatoes and berries rather than toast and hash browns as I always do. First time ever (in January) I have received such fresh and perfectly ripe fruits and veggies along with eggs and perfectly crisp bacon. The price is reasonable too. I plan on returning on a regular basis. read more

The Spot On Lakeshore - Tomatoes, berries bacon and eggs. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

KING F---ING KONG...!!! WOW...!!! I was lucky enough to attend an early opening session at THE SPOT ON LAKESHORE. INCREDIBLE!!! First, the place looks amazing. They remodeled, making it look 10 times better than before. It's artsy and modern, welcoming you to a cutting edge NE Ohio gastropub. Artwork adorns the walls with hand-painted murals, and paintings paying homage to extraordinary chefs of the 21st century like Anthony Bourdain and Marco Pierre White. A fitting ambiance for the panache, confidence, yet down-to-earth likability of Owner and Chef: Zachary Bond. The full bar offers a wide variety of classy cocktails, local vodkas, and whatever you need to take the edge off, and/or liven up the mood. Having breakfast? Brunch? Just got off third shift? Or just feel like having something strong with your chef-made chicken and waffles - you got it! Now for food, you've got two perfect options: grab and go, or full service. First, grab and go, which I have not had yet so I'll keep this part short... It's going to be a satiating quick fix for those needing to dash. There will be fresh made bagels - with housemaid cream cheese - breakfast sandwiches on a croissant; a " New York style" bagel; as well as breakfast burritos. They are even going to carry Wall Street Coffee out of Jefferson Ohio, which is not only a premium brand, but packs a dual benefit by supporting a local business. ...Now onto the full service... First we had a sample of the pastries that were a genuine pleasure. There was a sticky bun, a cinnamon bun with icing, a scone, and another sweet (the name of that one escapes me). All four were sweet, fluffy, and delicious! Those alone, with the coffee, made it a great trip. Then I had the SHORT RIB HASH. Rubbed with coffee and raised for four hours, it is served with caramelized onion, tomato jam, and red skin potatoes. AMAZING... It was so delicious I had to get a biscuit to sop up the gravy that was left over after having devoured it to my hearts content. I would recommend adding a few eggs if you're going to have it for breakfast. However, it's delicious as is. We also opted for the BRANDY MELTED BANANAS. Bold, daring, and well worth it. It's made with a marble rye, vanilla mascarpone, roasted cashews, and, of course, the bananas. It's a wild cousin of one of my favorites, banana fosters. The first bite (with the rye) was a little different, but as I continued to indulge the taste of the brandy and the vanilla, began to dance with the rye, transcending into a sweet and strong flavor that delivers a wonderfully smooth experience to palate. Chef Zachary Bond and the folks at THE SPOT ON LAKESHORE are true artists. They pay tribute to the greats, boldly take risks with the classics, and create new dishes with culinary aplomb. I will be returning. I want it all. read more

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The absolute best breakfast cocktails with breakfast food!!! The cold brew wake up is my absolute favorite. The vodka, kahlua with amaretto and vanilla is a perfect drink to enjoy. And my favorite is the the Tiramisu pancakes are my favorite, it has a little crunch with the cashews and is not too sweet but very enjoyable. The short rib has is also another favorite. read more

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Really enjoy The Spot. Big fan of the short rib hash and the tiramisu pancakes. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food. Pretty good service. Would recommend coming before 11AM, live music starts then and if you like it more quite or get over stimulated come before then. Always recommend! read more

The Spot On Lakeshore - Short Rib Hash, Chicken & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

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We have been coming here for a couple years now and it's such a nice place to eat. Their specials are always fun to try. The staff is so nice and accommodating when need be. read more

I always eat the same thing ( 3 eggs bacon and wheat toast ) that being said it's consistently good every time! The service has been fine not overly friendly but that's not a requirement and not bad just take my order and leave maybe make a suggestion but again not a complaint the place seems clean and the prices are more than fair! Overall I'd say a solid 9 for breakfast & lunch. I'm all fairness I haven't tried the new dinner hours yet read more

What an upgrade to Lakeshore! I used to go the Lakeshore Eatery there because my grandparents live over there, and it was good, but since becoming the Spot, it is quite literally the Spot for brunch!! We went on Sunday to celebrate a friend's birthday. My friend mistakenly told me they don't take reservations, but they do! Make the reservations, the place was packed on Sunday morning and let me tell you why: Live music, great drinks, quality food! I'll start with drinks since we did, I am not a big drinker but I hate coffee with crappy creamer so I got coffee and baileys which was standard but good. My love and the birthday girl both ordered their special cold brew drinks which is a coffee with vanilla vodka, kaluha and possibly something else. I took a sip, it was delicious, but probably would have killed me between the alcohol and sugar. The 4th member of our party started with coffee and then switched to Barcardi and diet, so they clearly have a decent bar selection. Then my partner and the birthday girl went with mimosas for round two, they have a few different juice options too which is pretty cool! For food we all ordered something different and then decided to share the creme brulee french toast. I ordered the BELT which is a BLT with egg on a croissant with a side of hash browns, it was good but I think next time I will try something more fun. My partner ordered an omelette, the birthday girl ordered biscuits & gravy with bacon and hashbrowns and I honestly can't recall what our other friend ordered but it was another savory selection. We were all stuffed. Our waitress kind of forgot about creme brulee french toast, we almost did not remind her but the birthday girl wanted them so we tried them and they were soooo good! I could easily replace dessert with those any day of the week! And finally, what makes the atmosphere, the live music. There was a cute girl, M. Petti (my partner says he think it was Maria, but her guitar case just said M Petti so to be safe I'll use that) her voice was amazing. Our one friend is very musically and artistically talented and he was so impressed with her. When she saw his pearl jam shirt, she added some songs into the set. We really liked the whole vibe! read more

The best in the area. The best Eggs Benedict. Great service, great bloody Mary's. The menu is quite extensive and prices are affordable read more

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Selfishly, I wanted to rate this place with 1 star to keep people from coming, because yes, it was that good. Great vibe, friendly staff and amazing food. We were there for brunch and everything we ordered was great. The best chicken and waffles we've ever had. We will be back again, very soon. read more

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This is my new favorite spot for brunch in the Lake County area. The food is amazing, there is live music on the weekends, and the staff is excellent. I can't recommend "The Friend" bagel sandwich enough. It was delicious and refreshing. read more

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