Today, we were in the mood for some lunch at Mel's Place. They close at 2:00 pm, so we had to…read morescramble over there no later than 1:00 pm. Thankfully Mel's Place is only 8 miles from home, so we were "in like Flint!" My husband was leaning into a late breakfast, so he ordered the Emily's garbage plate. It is a behemoth of a breakfast bowl containing deep fried home fries, bacon-sausage-ham with two eggs and toast. Very delicious and generous portions! Mine was a roast beef on weck sandwich. I ordered mashed potatoes and gravy. Also very delicious! Mel's serves up good food at a great value!

01/15/2026 Update: It was nearly blizzard conditions at 06:00, so I stopped in to wait for sunrise…read morewith coffee and a hot breakfast. The oatmeal with optional raisins and brown sugar was excellent and came to the table immediately. The waitress kept my coffee cup filled!

Visited Niagara Falls and came across this hidden gem. This place served some of the most delicious…read morebaked good I've ever had. The service was very attentive, and fast. I could tell that this shop is beloved by locals with how many customers I saw come and go in the span of 15 minutes. The donuts were priced very reasonably and tasted delicious. If you do visit, make sure you bring cash.

Must try place if you're at the falls if you're looking for some yummy donuts! Mom and pops shop…read moreand once they sell out, that is it! Very well known place around as everyone local says nothing but great things about it. We didn't try the famous wonton soup as it was just 9am, but will try it next time when we're back. The prices are great and they only take cash, so be prepared. We tried the French crueller, maple glaze, original glaze and toasted coconut. They were all our favorite as there wasn't any that we didn't like.

Paula's Donuts helped heal me after surgery - seriously. But first, a few words about the best…read moredonuts in the United States. I feel confident that statement is true. These are not featherweight, boring, drive thru chain donuts that never fail to disappoint. The box says they are "made with love" and while I certainly hope the bakers and makers are not oozing affection for the creations as they do their job (because that would get weird right?), the recipes and standards of ultra high quality that this unique WNY establishment has sure shows a respect and appreciation for their customers. The dough is light and never greasy tasting. The cream fillings are also fluffy and airy and melt in your mouth. Jellies are all top notch and let me be clear, the donuts are packed full with whatever is inside. Or on top. The headlights are incredible. Peanut butter offerings (several to choose from) are stellar. I'm not sure if the chocolate icing is a ganache but it seems much more like a ganache than the lousy, dried out icing you might find at places we need not mention. Staff are always courteous, polite and fast. I think each donut is going for about $2.30 but well worth it for the size and quality. A box of 3 is heavy to hold. You get a lot of donut for your buck. I've been on a Paula's kick for a couple months, stopping in when appropriate for my donut desires but trying to be mindful of my waistline. I like to sit down and really enjoy every bite. These are not ordinary donuts, they are an experience to savor. But how do Paula's donuts help one recover from surgery? It's about what you might do with them. My friend picked me up and brought me home after the hospital and slyly produced a bag of donuts for me, which I sat down and ate the minute I walked in the door. The unexpected gesture of something I've been enjoying a lot lately certainly took my mind off any discomfort. Nice friend, right? Part of recovery is having supportive friends and family and I'm glad I've got that. And I'm glad I also got a bag of donuts to make a "rough day" a lot better. So, Paula's people - I haven't tried them all yet so I guess I'm going to have to return. (Image is different donuts from a different day.)

The donuts are fresh and great quality. They appear the same at all Paula's locations. They're huge…read moreand have lots of filling The service is great and friendly staff

If it is a Sunday, stop what you are doing, and stop by Sweet Ally's for one of their cannoli…read moredonuts!!! I love cannoli's in general, but let's face it the worst part is the hard shell, well Sweet Ally's takes care of that for you, putting it inside a delicious donut! Reasonable pricing too! I may or may not be a little obsessed but they are so good! For weeks I keep meaning to take a picture, but I never remember before devouring them! They only make them on Sundays, but if it is a different day, stop by and enjoy their other selection of donuts, baked goods and candy. This time of year is the perfect time to visit, as right behind them Oakfield has a wonderful Christmas light up Wonderland, and across the street they have 100 decorated Christmas trees! Make it a day trip out to Sweet Ally's you won't be disappointed!

Wish I could rate this cute bake shop higher but I just couldn't get past the bad service. I drove…read more50 minutes just to buy these donuts as they were highly recommended and the owners poor attitude was just a major turn off. I'd rather go to Paula's Donut any day of the week. If you can get past the bad service, I'd recommend the apple fritters, they were good. Also the chocolate frosting with white cream was good and worth the calories. Just don't call it "Angel cream" or the owner will remind you that "only Paula's calls it that."

The pumpkins were huge and only $10 each. They offer fresh cider, cider slushy's, cider donuts…read more(they seem to sell out quickly). Local cheeses, fresh baked sourdough bread and assorted pastries, desserts, and pies. I'm the back of the building there's hard cider tasting.

Best cider donuts anywhere! Worth the trip from Buffalo when visiting Letchworth State Park! They…read morehave a cute store to shop in with cheeses, beef sticks, delicious donuts, hot, cold or slush cider. Tons of apples. Hard cider place is in the back now.

The best my favorite is the piña colada doughnut. It's just done disability now and I can't get…read morethere to get it someday I will.

Delicious! Best apple fritter there is. Very small and quaint inside. Very nice staff. They gave my…read moreson a donut hole while we were waiting :) It's pretty tight in there on a busy morning!

This place is legit fantastic for celiac, gluten intolerant and eveeyone!!! I have ordered donuts…read morefrom their place in hamburg and went to their food truck twice. They got started at the erie county fair and have expanded since and I am so excited they are! I ordered a dozen donuts a few months ago and they were outstanding. I wish I would have gotten them on peanut donut day, as they only do those every other time for nut allergies. Boston cream was my favorite. When you order from the food truck, it is pre order at most places and you choose a time. Make sure you show up on time. If you show up before, you will wait. The first time I ordered hot bbq chicken fingers and a cheese pizza. Outstanding. The fingers were like gluten riddled fingers. Delicious! And the breading didn't fall off. The cheese pizza is like a Detroit style. It is so so good. The second time I ordered i got fries, which are fresh cut wonderfully seasoned fries, and the cheese pizza. I cant wait to try more flavors of pizza. This is a great place!

Gluten-free heaven! They have been at the Erie County Fair…read morecrafting everyone's' nostalgic and favorite fried foods, deep fried Oreos, funnel cakes, corn dogs, bloomin' onions, but making them GLUTEN FREE! They recently opened a store front to sell their donuts and will be expanding to sell more. Check them out on Facebook for announcements of where they will be with their food truck and when they have pre-orders. So far, my mom has had both their fried dough and donuts. Loved them! And the donuts aren't just plain frycakes. She's had a the peanut stick (my favorite), blueberry cake, vanilla cream, and jpowdered jelly. Since they are gf, they are a bit more dense; however, the flavor and resemblance to a Paula's donut is astounding. Can't wait to see more from the Silly Yak. What's up next? I hear Detroit style pizza, scratch-made chicken fingers, and giant chocolate chip cookies!

Ecklof Bakery is a Jamestown classic, and I'm so glad I finally made it back after 20 years! My…read morefriend is a regular here, and she suggested we grab lunch. Walking in, I instantly loved the vibe -- cozy, welcoming, and the smell of fresh-baked goods hits you the moment you step through the door. It's the kind of place that feels like home, no matter how long you've been away. For lunch, I went with the 4-inch sub and, let me tell you, it was the perfect size for me. It was plenty of food and I couldn't even finish it (which is rare!). It came with one of their famous pink stripe cookies, which was just as delicious as I remembered. Soft, sweet, and totally iconic. We sat at the counter, and I love that vibe. You order and pay at the register, and they deliver your food. Ecklof's isn't just a bakery; they serve breakfast and lunch too, with a full bakery case that's impossible to resist. If you haven't been here yet (or it's been a while), it's definitely worth a visit. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or sitting down to enjoy the atmosphere, it's a true Jamestown gem.

I love this bakery. We always stop here whenever in the Jamestown area for the little cupcakes and…read moredonuts. I like that they actually put the goodies in a nice pastry box instead of just throwing them into a bag. With a long car ride back to Philly, we've never had damaged cupcakes:) the folks who work here are always really nice and patient while I'm looking around and can't decide what I want. Prices are great for fresh backed goods. Highly recommend!

We stopped here for some Fall cheer! Grabbed some delicious donuts and cider. Got some really good…read moreapple salsa! They sell lots of things especially apples. We brought the dogs which was fun, they walked around the front yard which was muddy. Nice Fall stop, nothing too fancy, but nice pretty drive out.

The cider is delicious. A few other items are sold like maple products, donuts and jelly. The…read moredonuts are very small. Of course varieties of apples are available. The customer service could be better. Every time I've gone the cashier is so rushed and there's literally nobody else there.