pamela ebert

We stopped by after seeing Niagara Falls. The ratings were very positive so we gave it a try. So glad we did! My husband had the French onion soup; I had the shrimp creole soup. Both were amazing! Also ordered the Italian Beef and Cuban sandwiches. Amazing! The pic shows half of each sandwich (we shared). Lastly we ordered the cinnamon bun and limoncello cheesecakes. The limoncello could have been more lemony but the cinnamon cheesecake was delicious! Highly recommend the Lake Shore Cafe.

+1

Cody

Great food, great local restaurant. Definitely one of the best french onion soups around

+3

Matthew Carlacci

The Italian beef sandwich was advertised as top 10 in wny and they ain’t lying. Great flavor and texture in every bite. Perfect amount of cheese. Fry’s came out great. Asked for seasoned and they were perfect. Service was fantastic. Made sure everything was great and quick. Will definitely be back

Laylla Forsyth

Cute cafe with clean and comfortable seating. We had the firecracker shrimp appetizer and it was so good I wanted to lick the plate afterwards! The shrimp was crispy and a good size for a big bite. The sauce was spicy with jalapeños, peppers, and garlic and just the right touch of sweet. Servers were nice and the food came out quickly. Had the Caesar salad with Cajun chicken and the trio of street tacos. Excellent all around!!

Renee Goble

I have driven by this location countless times but never went in. I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in, the inside is completely updated and super clean! The food was tasty, service was friendly. I didn't get a picture of the appetizer: bacon wrapped onion peels, but oh wow! A great tasting bite! Price point is competitive/reasonable. Definitely recommend and would come back!

Sharon Mudd

I had the Cajun shrimp tacos and they were very good. Halibut tacos great too! My Dad had the Italian Beef sandwich and he really liked it. The Ricotta cheesecake was scrumptious for dessert. Atmosphere is quaint and relaxing. Everything was clean and bright. Staff very friendly 😊.

Crystal G

We were excited to see a new place open on Route 5. We decided to order some take out to see what this place was all about. I have to say I was impressed that a newly opened place got the take out times down perfectly. Our food was hot and fresh after a 10 minute drive home. I can’t wait to try and dine in sometime soon. In addition to their menu they post specials everyday on their Facebook page. Some of the best fries around. They are a cross breed of steak fries and crinkle cut, super crispy, even after the drive home. The Italian beef sandwich was flavorful and the addition of the banana peppers was spot on. The firecracker shrimp crispy and had a nice sized portion. The sauce was tasty and had just a little bit of kick. The bacon wrapped onion petals were the star IMO. Crispy bacon with an onion cooked to perfection with a BBQ dipping sauce. It was the perfect way to end an evening.

Daviyion Johnson

I had the Italian beef sandwich with seasoned fries and I was floored by the taste! It was packed with meat and the flavors marinated oh so we'll together. The fries weren't anything mind blowing, but they were crinkle-cut which you don't find many places and I liked them enough. They have a few choices of fry options as well. The space looks nice and I definitely look forward to dining in sometime in the future.

+2

Chris Polus

Been wanting to stop and finally did. Did not disappoint. Wings were good and crisp. Baja chicken wrap was very good. Steak sandwich was cooked to perfection. Three items off the menu were really good. Prices are reasonable. Staff was courteous and always checking up on us.

Kari Wendel

Nice location (I’m from out of this county and we think of it as Lackawanna instead of Blasdell) and the interior is pretty and relaxing. It seems a bit small, but that means the customers get more attention. All the employees are friendly and genuine. I’d like to bring my mom here for their Friday fish specials, but we were here on a quiet Saturday afternoon. We had the Prime Rib sandwich special. It was very flavorful. The picture doesn’t look like much because we had our soup or salad side before the entree. I am a big eater and this sandwich kept me full the rest of the day. Great food, crafted with care. Some entrées have a vegetarian option. The place was impressively clean.

Amanda St

Came here for the first time after wanting to try it for some time. Service: Initially we were one of two couples, but by the time we left we were one of five. There was only one server who was doing everything, even a take out order. She was so sweet and very attentive. Even with so few tables I’ve seen terrible service elsewhere and she was definitely great! We were seated immediately on a Monday night. Atmosphere: Very small but cute space. It’s kind of a little awkward especially when there’s so few people. People could hear everything we were talking about. The bathroom is so close that if you used it the entire place could hear you haha. But it’s very updated and clean. Menu: The menu is smaller in comparison to most restaurants in the area. While the food itself is not unique…the selection for the entire menu seems disjointed and doesn’t really have a flow or central type of food it focuses on. It’s kind of all over the place and we had a hard time figuring out what to get. It seems like a strong Sandwich and salad menu which fits the cafe theme but then everything on there seems out of place. Not at all a negative, just an observation. We couldn’t bring our daughter here and she wouldn’t eat anything on the menu, and she’s not even a picky eater. The food: My fiancé and I tried the onion petals. I think they’re over priced for what you get and ours were a bit too well cooked. I don’t think BBQ sauce should accompany them, a blooming onion type sauce would be much better. They’re alright, I would probably not get them again. My fiancé loved his side salad with ranch, I had a taste and everything was VERY fresh. I got a French onion soup…and the hype on the menu did not live up to the taste. It wasn’t too salty, however the salt overpowered any flavor. I prefer there to be a richer flavor then to have overwhelming salt. It was good and I would likely get it again but I have had much better. I also like that they don’t upcharge for this as your side like most places do. My fiancé absolutely loved his burger. Zero complaints. I got the chicken fajita wrap and was a bit disappointed. The plain chicken had a little char flavor…but it didn’t taste fresh…almost like frozen chicken thrown on a grill? I could be wrong… it I didn’t get the fresh taste from It. The peppers and onions were either frozen from a bag or they cook them far earlier in the day and add them quickly at the end when they cook the chicken as they were very mushy. I don’t think mine even had any cheese in it. The flavor was meh. Overall: I would come back and try some new items but I won’t rush back or make this a regular spot for take out. But I think it’s worth an extra shot and has potential.

Ordered a chicken sandwich and grilled cheese today, both with soups. Sat down at 1:30, and didn't receive the food for until 2:20. There were only 2-3 other tables with us. Service was great, atmosphere was, too. But for an order that seemed it would be quick, it took far too long. Busy restaurants with more complex orders don't even take that long. Not sure I would return.

Frank Calabro

The hostess there was understanding, friendly and greeted us upon arrival. We opted to sit at the bar and wait for a table, estimated about 20-30 minutes. The bartender did not greet either of us and just asked what we wanted to drink. She gave us our drinks and then walked away, not even asking if we wanted a menu. We thought they may not serve food at the bar, totally understandable. When we asked if a table was ready approximately 20 minutes later due to our experienceat the bar, we were told another 15 minutes or sit at the bar. Once again, understandable for its all approximate times. I asked if food was served at the bar because we were sitting there for 20 minutes and didn't even get offered a menu. Note there was no interaction and/or acknowledgement from the bartender once she dropped off the drinks. The hostess did inform us at this time, food was served at the bar. The hostess gave us a table, menu, and drinks, where she said a serve would be with us. 20 minutes later, no server still made an appearance at the table. Deciding that we spent enough time there, upon exiting, one of the servers asked if we were leaving, and apologized. While I understand Fridays nights in the restaurant industry can be hectic, chaotic, and delays may occur, not being acknowledged when present for 40 minutes at the bar and/or a table seems excessive. I've only heard good things about this places, but the service and communication here diminished a possible return. The hostess deserves recognition for being engaging and proactive. Please note, this rating is based upon the service itself.