We needed to make a trip out to Willowick on a Saturday, and had limited East side counters remaining on our list -- hoping to go somewhere in the vicinity. In a random desperate search on Google maps, we turned up the Chagrin River Diner, in old downtown Willoughby. Apparently it's a fairly new place, since we've been to other counters nearby in prior years and hadn't noticed it.
Located on Erie St dead in the center of the downtown, the diner is maybe one of the most modern we've visited. It looks like it took over the space of an existing restaurant -- lots of modern booths and a big open kitchen on one side. They installed bench-like seating fronting the very long counter all across the open kitchen area -- really nice to see and interact with the staff as they were working.
The menu is also pretty modern -- a bit more upscale than your typical diner, including items like chorizo, carnitas, steelhead, breakfast tacos and avocado toast. But you can also build your own more standard breakfast, putting together eggs, various meats and several types of potatoes.
Cam got scrambled eggs, bacon and breakfast potatoes -- good, but too many veggies in the potatoes for his liking. Ted went with the chorizo hash and over-medium eggs -- an unusual choice, but really good -- spicy and a very large potion.
While it's billed as a "diner", this place is definitely much more. In a great location and with a pretty cool, modern layout and style, it makes a good contrast to the more traditional counters we usually see.
Cam says: "Food for the most part wasn't a hit. Service was nothing more than decent. But, the atmosphere of the restaurant and staff made it better. I'll give it 6 frying pans."
Ted says: "Pretty cool place -- loved the layout of the counter all along the kitchen -- unusual and excellent choices for breakfast. A strong 8 pans."
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