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Lake Effect Diner is a classic American diner housed in a beautifully restored circa 1952 Mountain View diner, serving all-day breakfast and lunch made from scratch with fresh, locally procured ingredients. From house-made sausage and freshly baked bread to hand-dipped milkshakes and vegan options, this beloved spot focuses on doing the basics well in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, Lake Effect Diner brings its wholesome diner charm to Fort Erie.
SAUSAGE LINK, PORK OR TURKEY SAUSAGE
Chocolate
Oreo
Creamsicle
Chocolate Milk
Caesar Salad
Classic Caesar salad
Turkey or Pork Sausage
Turkey or pork sausage side
Hummus Wrap
Mega wrap with hummus
Falafel Wrap
Vegetarian falafel mega wrap
Blizzard Breakfast
Eggs, bacon, sausage, pancake, toast
Double Smash Burger
Double smash burger
Seafood Cakes
Seafood cake appetizer
Seafood Patty
Seafood patty sandwich
Fried Egg Sandwich
Classic fried egg sandwich
Hummus Dip
Appetizer hummus dip
Banana Milkshake
Banana milkshake
Vegan Seitan Bacon
House-made vegan seitan bacon
Home Fries
Breakfast side of home fries
Maple Syrup
Maple syrup breakfast side
Vegan Burger
House-made white bean burger
Chicken or Beef Greek Souvlaki Wrap
Greek souvlaki mega wrap with chicken or beef
BLT
Classic bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich
Onion Rings
Fried onion rings side
Turkey Club
Turkey club sandwich
Vanilla Milkshake
Vanilla milkshake
Buffalo Wrap
Buffalo-style mega wrap
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken sandwich
Eggs Benedict
Bagel & Lox Platter
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, veg, fruit
Strawberry
Fresh Cut Fries
Chicken Fingers
Served with fries
Vegan Meatloaf Bomber
Vegan version of the meatloaf bomber
Haddock Sandwich
Fresh haddock sandwich
Philly Style
Caramelized onions, green peppers, mushrooms, provolone, on garlic toasted bread
Steamed Hot Cocoa
Applewood Bacon
Applewood smoked bacon
Mint Milkshake
Mint milkshake
Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Milkshake
Peanut butter, chocolate, and banana milkshake
Double Chocolate Chip
Pancake / French Toast (single)
Single pancake or French toast
SOUPED UP BREAKFAST
VLT
WESTERN
SIDE CAESAR SALAD
BURGER
Double smashed black angus chuck & brisket beef patty
Baja Granola
House granola, berries, almond or whole milk
AMERICAN
Grilled Cheese
Served with fries
Vegan Wrap
Vegan mega wrap
Meat Lovers Omelet
Omelet loaded with meats
Western Omelet
Classic western omelet
Greek Souvlaki Breakfast
Chicken or Beef - eggs, feta, home fries, toast
Reuben
Classic Reuben sandwich
Mocha
Cafe Au Lait
Banana Split
Cherry
Café Mocha
3-3-3
Eggs, bacon, pancakes or French toast
Greek Souvlaki Breakfast (Chicken or Beef)
Eggs, feta, home fries, toast
Classic Quiche
Classic quiche
Vegan French Toast
Cinnamon almond batter, warm apples
Chili Cheese Fries
Fries topped with chili and cheese
Fresh Fruit Cup
Fresh seasonal fruit cup
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Chicken Caesar mega wrap
Toast
White, multigrain, or rye
BBQ Meatloaf Bomber
Featured on Guy Fieri's Diners Drive-ins and Dives
Root Beer Milkshake
Root beer milkshake
Grilled Cheese & Fries
Kid's menu grilled cheese with fries
Rachel
Rachel sandwich
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mocha Milkshake
Chocolate peanut butter mocha milkshake
Breakfast Style
Fried egg, house pieameal bacon, cheddar cheese
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Specialty pulled pork sandwich
Blueberry
Featured on Guy Fieri's Diners Drive-ins and Dives
Strawberry Chocolate
MEAT LOVERS
GREEK
Pancake w/ Fruit Toast
GRILLED CHICKEN
Marinated herbed chicken breast
COUNTRY CORN BEEF HASH
WHITE, WHEAT, OR RYE TOAST
SMOKED HAM
HADDOCK
CHICKEN, PORK OR TURKEY SAUSAGE
BILT
Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, cranberry
Pancakes
Stack from scratch, topped with maple butter and whipped cream
FRIED CHICKEN
House-risen tenders, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion
Lake Effect Diner Milkshakes
Hand-dipped milkshakes, malts, and floats
CAJUN
Lightly seasoned with creole spices
SOURDOUGH BREAKFAST
2 eggs any style, chicken or beef, feta, hash brown, and toast
FRENCH TOAST
Banana
Western BBQ
Smothered with house BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese
Chocolate Banana
Soft Drinks
Iced Tea
Loganberry
All American
2 eggs any style, home fries, toast
Mint Choco
Chocolate Cherry
Espresso
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Melt
Sautéed onions, cheddar cheese, thousand island dressing, on griddled rye bread
Vanilla
Ice Cream Sundaes
Vanilla ice cream, peanuts, maraschino cherries, whipped cream
22OZ FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE
Mint
Chocolate Strawberry
Cafe Breve
Iced Tea (unsweetened)
Apple Cinnamon
Whole Milk
In Grass
Sautéed spinach, melted provolone, on garlic bread
Black Tea
ROASTED TURKEY CLUB
Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, carrot, red onion
Cappuccino
3-3-3 Breakfast Combo
Eggs, bacon, pancakes, or French toast
Corned Beef Hash
Eggs, peppers, onions, home fries, toast
Guy's Favorite House Ham & Red Eye Gravy
Eggs, home fries, toast. Featured on Guy Fieri's Diners Drive-ins and Dives
Iced Tea (unsweetened or unsweetened)
CHICKEN OR BEEF SOUVLAKI WRAP
SMOKED TURKEY WRAP
House-made white bean burger, white bean hummus, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, carrot, and balsamic vinaigrette
Roasted Turkey Wrap
Roasted turkey mega wrap
Café Breve
1/2LB BLIZZARD BLEND GOURMET COFFEE
Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Gourmet grilled cheese sandwich
CHICKEN SANDWICH
Breaded herbed chicken breast with fresh cut fries
Old-Time Lemonade
Pulled Pork
Pulled pork specialty sandwich
Vegan BLT
BLT with house-made seitan bacon
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken sandwich
Grilled Pita
Grilled pita sandwich
SHRIMP CLUB
Large cold and shrimp patty with lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo, and lemon served on a toasted roll
Tuna Melt
Classic tuna melt sandwich
Peameal Bacon
Peameal bacon side
Cheese Pizza
Kid's menu cheese pizza
Veggie Quiche
Vegetarian quiche
Home Fries (Side)
Home fries side
Build Your Own Omelet
Customizable omelet
SWISS FAMILY MUSHROOM
Sauteed mushroom, melted swiss
BYO OMELETTES
3 egg omelet served with home fries and toast
Greek Omelet
Greek-style omelet
Souvlaki Salad
Greek souvlaki salad
Falafel Salad
Falafel salad
House Salad
Fresh house salad
Side House Salad
Side house salad
Side Greek Salad
Side Greek salad
Coleslaw
House coleslaw side
Chicken Finger Platter
Chicken Fingers & Fries
Kid's menu chicken fingers and fries
Mac & Cheese
Classic or griddled. Featured on Guy Fieri's Diners Drive-ins and Dives
MAC & CHEESE - CREAMY OR GRIDDLED
Strip Steak & Eggs
Home fries, toast
Steak Sandwich
Steak sandwich
STRIP STEAK
IN THE GRASS
Sauteed spinach, melted provolone, on garlic bread
Oreo Milkshake
Oreo milkshake
Peanut Butter & Jelly Milkshake
Peanut butter and jelly milkshake
Coffee Milkshake
Coffee milkshake
Banana Split Milkshake
Banana split milkshake
Mint Oreo Milkshake
Mint Oreo milkshake
Chocolate Strawberry Milkshake
Chocolate strawberry milkshake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake
Chocolate peanut butter milkshake
Mocha Milkshake
Mocha milkshake
Cherry Milkshake
Cherry milkshake
Strawberry Milkshake
Strawberry milkshake
Black Raspberry Milkshake
Black raspberry milkshake
Cherry Mint Oreo Milkshake
Cherry mint Oreo flavored milkshake
Chocolate Cherry Milkshake
Chocolate cherry milkshake
Loganberry Milkshake
Loganberry milkshake
Creamsicle Milkshake
Creamsicle milkshake
SEITAN VEGAN BACON
WHOLE WHEAT PTA
House Made Bagel
House-made bagel
BAGEL - PLAIN OR SESAME
Eggs Chesapeake
Crab and shrimp cake eggs benedict
Veggs Benedict (Vegan)
Tofu scramble, seitan bacon, cashew hollandaise. Featured on Guy Fieri's DDD
VEGGS BENEDICT
Black & Blue
Seasoned with blackening spices, sautéed onions, and blue cheese crumbles
Cream Soda, Orange, Grape, Vernors
Freshly Made Lemonade
Juice
Apple, Grape, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Tomato
Fresh Lemonade
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla ice cream, peanuts, maraschino cherries, whipped cream
Diet Cola, Root Beer, Ginger Ale
Chocolate Milkshake
Chocolate milkshake
Strawberry Pancakes
Strawberry pancakes
Classic Stack
Classic pancake stack
Chocolate Pancakes
Chocolate pancakes
Mickey Mouse Pancake
Kid's menu Mickey Mouse shaped pancake
Classic Stack Pancakes
Classic pancake stack
PANCAKE
Double Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Double chocolate chip pancakes
Blueberry Pancakes
Blueberry pancakes. Featured on Guy Fieri's Diners Drive-ins and Dives
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Apple cinnamon pancakes
Homestyle Chicken Dumpling Soup
House-made chicken dumpling soup
Chili Con Carne
House chili con carne
BROWN GRAVY
Roasted Chicken
Roasted chicken in a rich consommé broth with carrots, celery, onions, rosemary, and thyme
GUY'S FAVORITE HAM & RED EYE GRAVY
Fresh Haddock Fish Fry
Haddock beer battered, Cajun, or lemon butter; with side, coleslaw, tartar sauce
SEAFOOD CAKE
FISH BATTERED
Deep fried with house-made beer batter
SHRIMP CAKE
House-made shrimp cakes with chipotle mayonnaise and lemon
Root Beer
Milk
Fresh Cut French Fries
Fresh cut French fries
Fresh Haddock
Our house specialty
12oz Blizzard Blend Gourmet Coffee
Ginger Ale
Mexican Coca Cola
Boylan Root Beer
Milk Chocolate Milk
Johnnie Ryan Bottled Soda Cream Soda, Orange
Johnnie Ryan Soda
Cola, Lemon Up
Johnnie Ryan Soda Cola
32oz Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Chill-Time Lemonade
12oz Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Juice Apple, Grape, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Tomato
Small 3.45 | Large 4.45
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