Driving out to Painesville for a Friday night football game, we happened to pass the Sidewalk Cafe right in the center of town and noticed it had a counter. So on a late Saturday morning we made the trek back out there to give it a try.
This place is housed in what looks like it used to be an old pharmacy -- old medicine cabinets on the walls, an old soda fountain and old photos on the walls. There's also a lot of Lake Erie College paraphernalia, and the place seems to attract a lot of the college students.
There was plenty of space at the very large counter, and we quickly had our orders in. Since it was nearing lunchtime, Cam went for chicken and fries. Ted had his typical basic breakfast -- eggs, potatoes, toast and coffee.
Food was kind of average, but the service was friendly the and the interesting atmosphere, like stepping back in time, made it a worthwhile trip. Not that anyone has a reason to be in Painesville and it's pretty far out of the way, but definitely worth a try.
This place is housed in what looks like it used to be an old pharmacy -- old medicine cabinets on the walls, an old soda fountain and old photos on the walls. There's also a lot of Lake Erie College paraphernalia, and the place seems to attract a lot of the college students.
There was plenty of space at the very large counter, and we quickly had our orders in. Since it was nearing lunchtime, Cam went for chicken and fries. Ted had his typical basic breakfast -- eggs, potatoes, toast and coffee.
Food was kind of average, but the service was friendly the and the interesting atmosphere, like stepping back in time, made it a worthwhile trip. Not that anyone has a reason to be in Painesville and it's pretty far out of the way, but definitely worth a try.
Cam says: "Liked the atmosphere and the service was great. I'll give it 7 frying pans."
Ted says: "Cool old-time diner atmosphere, with friendly service. Food was just average, so can't give it more than 6 frying pans."
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