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Lake Effect Diner

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About this business

Set in a restored 1952 diner, Lake Effect Diner is one of the best of its kind and also a popular haunt for breakfast. Using ingredients from local producers and making their own breads as well as cured meats, this diner takes pride in preparing everything from scratch daily. Dig into their dishes like In The Grass, Black and Blue, Crabby Patty, Meatless Meatloaf, Eggs Benedict and Potato Pancakes. Slurp on their handmade milkshakes, floats or malts. If you have room, indulge in their decadent desserts as well. A fabulous pl... read more

Location details

3165 Main St, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.21,749 reviews
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2 years ago

Terrible Service Our party of 4 adults went on 8/7/10. We arrived at 7:30 p.m. Though it was a Saturday night, of the approximately 15 tables only 8 were occupied at any time. Service was terrible. It took fully an hour to receive our dinner. It took 20 minutes for our order to be taken, then another 15 before the server came out to say one item could not be made because they were out of the major ingredient, then another 25 before food arrived. When the food did arrive, two side dishes were missing from two diners' meals. T... read more

Mike's profile image
2 years ago

Lake Effect rocks!!! I've been going here since shortly after they opened, and have always been very pleased with the food, service, and diner atmosphere. They're a very traditional "railway car" diner (now mounted on a permanent foundation, with a large attached kitchen), with a typical diner fare menu -- burgers/sandwiches, omelets, milkshakes, coffee, the usual "garbage plate" (which I haven't been hungry enough to try yet). The stuffed potato pancakes are phenomenal, and the desserts are top-notch. The fact that they're ... read more

Anthony's profile image
2 years ago

Frie Me! Hey Its The Same Guy Who Wrote About The Steer. I Just Wanted To Say That The Fries At The Diner Are Frieilicious. They Are Great With Some Wings Or A Well Done Burger! 

Katie R.'s profile image
14 years ago

Terrible Service Our party of 4 adults went on 8/7/10. We arrived at 7:30 p.m. Though it was a Saturday night, of the approximately 15 tables only 8 were occupied at any time. Service was terrible. It took fully an hour to receive our dinner. It took 20 minutes for our order to be taken, then another 15 before the server came out to say one item could not be made because they were out of the major ingredient, then another 25 before food arrived. When the food did arrive, two side dishes were missing from two diners' meals. T... read more

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Anthony S. 
16 years ago

Frie Me! Hey Its The Same Guy Who Wrote About The Steer. I Just Wanted To Say That The Fries At The Diner Are Frieilicious. They Are Great With Some Wings Or A Well Done Burger! 

Mike C.'s profile image
19 years ago

Lake Effect rocks!!! I've been going here since shortly after they opened, and have always been very pleased with the food, service, and diner atmosphere. They're a very traditional "railway car" diner (now mounted on a permanent foundation, with a large attached kitchen), with a typical diner fare menu -- burgers/sandwiches, omelets, milkshakes, coffee, the usual "garbage plate" (which I haven't been hungry enough to try yet). The stuffed potato pancakes are phenomenal, and the desserts are top-notch. The fact that they're ... read more

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How is Lake Effect Diner rated?

Lake Effect Diner has a 4.2 star rating with 1,749 reviews. 

When is Lake Effect Diner open?

Lake Effect Diner is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m. 

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