Lawrence Park Dinor

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#1 of 424 Restaurants in Erie₱, American, Diner, Vegetarian friendly

+1 814-899-4390+ Add website

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Hours

Sun

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tue

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wed

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Thu

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Fri

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sat

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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5.0

799 reviews

#1 of 424 Restaurants in Erie

Travelers' Choice 2024

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PRICE RANGE

₱58.00 – ₱696.00

CUISINES

American, Diner

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options

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Location and contact

4019 Main St, Erie, PA 16511-1965

+1 814-899-4390

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Breakfast Specials

Dinor Classic

2 eggs any style, choice of breakfast meat, homefries, toast

$9.00

The Whole Nine

2 eggs, choice of breakfast meat, homefries, toast, 1 hotcake and 1 french toast

$14.00

Scrambler Bowl

Three eggs, scrambled with bacon sausage, fire roasted peppers and onions, topped with cheddar cheese and toast

$13.00

Steak n’ Eggs

Seasoned Angus Reserve steak served with 2 eggs, homefries, and toast

$16.00

Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

House made sausage gravy over 3 fresh baked biscuits

Avocado Toast

Spicy guacamole served on choice of bread topped with one egg and bacon crumbles

$8.50

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GREAT Food, Great Prices, Friendly Staff, Clean Interior. Nostalgic 1948 Silk City diner (on the National Historic Registry) Serving Breakfast menu 8 am to 11 am Serving Lunch menu 11 am to 2 pm. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 8 am to 2 pm. Sunday 8 am to 2 pm serving our Breakfast menu only. We are Closed on Monday. We accept all major credit cards.

PRICE RANGE

₱58.00 – ₱696.00

CUISINES

American, Diner

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch

FEATURES

Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available

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bjplmp

Pittsburgh146 contributions

Good Service & Food

Jan 2020 • family

Stopped in on a Saturday for breakfast. We were greated immediately from the staff and grabbed an open booth. The diner has maybe 6 or 7 booths and roughly 12 counter top seats. We had eggs, bacon, home fries and toast all cooked perfect. They kept our drinks topped off. We only had one issue during our visit. I went up to the counter and paid, my wife stayed in the booth. After paying, I walked to the booth and got my wife then exited, once outside we were tracked down by one of the staff questioning if we had paid our bill. We of course said yes and one of the other staff members confirmed that we just finished paying. Not sure where that confusion came from. I am almost sure the staff member that questioned us was the one I paid. If so, you guys might to keep an eye on her and make sure is ok.

Written January 25, 2020

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punkydoodle

Thanks for the nice review and glad you enjoyed your meal. Sorry for the confusion by our server. She felt really bad about the mistake and confusion and did tell us so accept all of our apologies. Becky and Rick.

Written January 26, 2020

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Joseph K

Pittsburgh127 contributions

Happy Days

Jul 2021 • none

What a diner or should I say dinor! This is the only dinor in Pennsylvania on the National Register of Historic Places. The Lawrence Park Dinor takes you back to those memorable 50’s. There are five booths, each of which can accommodate four people. But, in our day in the ‘50s, we could always squeeze in more. There are eight swivel seats on each side of the dinor. The walls are adorned with signs, plaques and photographs of yesteryear. A happy atmosphere and a feel-good place to dine. The husband-and-wife team who own the dinor, were very welcoming. The dinor has a great staff and all were very accommodating. A had a Reuben Sandwich for my lunch and a slice of the Mix Berry Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream. The pie alone was reason enough to dine there. All our food was very good. No wonder the dinor receives such good reviews and has been the #1 place to eat in Erie every year since 2010 when the owners bought the dinor. NOTE: When leaving the dinor read the sign above the door way.

Written July 22, 2021

punkydoodle

Thanks for leaving a great review and it was so nice talking to you both. We were so happy to serve you and hope to see you again! Becky and Rick

Written July 25, 2021

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Sue R

1 contribution

Wonderful food and service every time

Aug 2020 • family

We have never, ever had a negative experience at the Lawrence Park Dinor. The owners are friendly and involved,, the service is always terrific, the food is delectable and there are no words for how good the desserts are. (Insert peanut butter pie here.) Do yourself a favor and head there asap!

Written August 5, 2020

punkydoodle

Thanks for leaving a great review. We gets lots of happy customers with our peanut butter pie! Becky and Rick.

Written July 15, 2021

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EricNilson

Cleveland60 contributions

Charming!

Apr 2021 • none

We had a lovely breakfast here this morning for the first time. Lawrence Park is a small town, and the Dinor was a gem. I had fresh eggs, hash browns, and home fries all cooked perfectly, and served with a friendly smile. The owner was also very welcoming to us on our first time in. Would sure go back!!

Written April 28, 2021

punkydoodle

Thanks for leaving us a wonderful review. Our mission is to make you feel at home when you come in to dine. Happy that we did. Becky and Rick.

Written July 15, 2021

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M Richard M

Kathmandu1749 contributions

Step back into history

Jan 2022 • couples

Step back 50 years into this dinor. Such a small place in an aging are. Family cooks and home style goodness. Large portions and pancakes that are so light they float into your mouth. My only question how about potty sausage not links and less paprika on the home fry’s… go there for their memory.

Written January 6, 2022

punkydoodle

Thanks for leaving a review. Sorry we don’t have a sausage “patty” (I think that’s what you meant. 😁) option. Maybe some day. Hope you stop in again. Becky and Rick.

Written January 9, 2022

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Amy D

Akron34 contributions

Loved the Dinor

Jul 2022 • family

Great place for unique ambiance, friendly service, and yummy food. Loved the vintage setting, open kitchen, huge portions, and staff that make you feel like locals who eat here daily. They have outdoor seating too. Our kids loved it.

Written July 31, 2022

Dawn V

Thank you so much for dining with us! Please visit us again soon!

Written August 29, 2022

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JAKM

18 contributions

Incredible Breakfast!

Oct 2021 • family

I Googled “Best diners in Erie” and lucked out when we found the Lawrence Dinor. The food was fabulous! I recommend sitting at the counter where you can watch the chef, Nick, cooking nonstop plates of delicious dishes. It’s like watching a smooth dancer in action! The service is friendly, Nick knows his stuff, is very personable and you certainly can’t leave hungry!

Written October 10, 2021

punkydoodle

Thanks for the great review. The counter is the place to be so you can see all the great dishes we serve. Nick is a constant cooking machine. Hope you come back. Becky and Rick.

Written October 10, 2021

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Molly627

Erie11 contributions

Great new item in a favorite old place!

Aug 2023 • family

I went to lunch with my sister; usually we go to the Dinor for breakfast but we were too late. This was my lucky day! I was able to preview a new sandwich they will soon be adding to the menu. A baked chicken caprese sandwich with roasted red pepper sauce and mozzarella on grilled Asiago bread. It was fabulous! Dawn (the owner) thought it needed some green so they sent over some wonderful homemade pesto to add to it. I can’t tell you how wonderful this sandwich was! The red pepper sauce and the pesto were the crowning glory on a very tender piece of boneless chicken breast and the Asiago bread was exactly right for this sandwich. I guess I’ll be showing up for lunch more often!!

Written August 16, 2023

Discover785249

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The " Cheers" of dinors

Apr 2023 • none

From the minute we sat down at the counter we felt welcome, despite being from Atlanta and realizing that almost everyone knew each other. The staff were friendly, the people next to us told us about the winters in Erie, the lady behind us reading her book chatted with us about colleges ( we were just off from touring OH colleges), and Jim chatted with us about the history of the dinor and how the name " dinor" came to be. We had the Greek smashburger and it was the best burger my daughter and I have ever had! We were also given a sample of the delicious "wedding soup" that they had made up and all that was left was a few spoonfuls. He also brought us some " Greek sauce" to try - it was a yummy meat sauce that they put over burgers, fries, etc. My daughter had never been to a diner before and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience on our drive up to Toronto via Erie. If we are ever back in the area, we will definitely be back. It was like its own version of " Cheers"!

Written April 8, 2023

Joe B

Watertown15 contributions

Nice little dinor

Mar 2021 • none

The staff was friendly right off the bat. The atmosphere was great and so was the food. I had the Greek dog with a side of fried corn nuggets and my Wife had the ruben with a side of onion rings. All the food was great, the Greek sauce was full of flavor and left a little bit of heat on the back end. We will be back for sure.

Written March 3, 2021

punkydoodle

Thanks for the great review. The Greek sauce does pack a memorable kick. We sell the seasoning packets if you ever want to make it at home. Becky and Rick

Written July 15, 2021

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Edmund L

3 contributions

I first ate at the Dinor back in 1967. I moved out of Erie in 1987. I go there whenever I visit.

Aug 2021 • none

There are many places in Erie to get breakfast. None of them hold a candle to the Lawrence Park Dinor in my opinion. The first reason is the old traditional diner built in the style of a railway car, made by a company in New Jersey. There are few of these cultural landmarks still standing, and it is worth a visit just for the authentic old diner feel. You might come for the nostalgia but you will stay for the excellent breakfast. The next reason is that the food is great, the bacon always crispy, the home fries are great and the eggs to order are all done perfectly. Last but not at all least is the service. Everybody there is always friendly and smiling from the cook to the waitstaff. I would like to recognize Shanna for particular praise. She waited on me every time I visited recently, I think 4 or 5 times in 3 weeks, and every time she was friendly, had a big smile and was fast and efficient. Too often nowadays I have had average to poor service in other restaurants. I wish all of the waitstaff in Erie were as cheerful and wonderful as Shanna at the Lawrence Park Dinor! I am back in Poland and I miss the Park Dinor and Shanna already!

Written September 6, 2021

punkydoodle

Thanks so much for your review and we are so happy to have met you and pleased that you had so many opportunities to dine with us while you were here. Shanna does a great job. We are blessed to have such a great staff. Hope to see you again on your next trip. Becky and Rick.

Written October 10, 2021

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Brunchbarcafe Norwich

Norwich1 contribution

American food at its best

Feb 2020 • none

First found this fantastic Dinor when we visited our friends in Erie back in 2004. Me and my wife eat there all the time when we visit the USA. The food is fresh clean and delicious. We own a small cafe,dinor in Norwich Norfolk in the UK you can find us on Facebook as the brunchbar Norwich. We just love this bit of American history and have got a special part in our cafe with pictures of the Lawrence Park dinor just to spread the our love for the great people who run the dinor. Keep up the good work guys I wish we could there right now.

Written January 5, 2021

punkydoodle

Thank you for the awesome review and you are welcome back any time you are in the states! Becky and Rick.

Written July 15, 2021

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Dave S

Kalamazoo7 contributions

Best breakfast in Erie

Sep 2023 • family

If you're looking for gourmet, then this isn't the place. This is a normal food dinor with the best breakfast in town. Huge fluffy pancakes, fresh eggs, thick sliced toast, crispy bacon, home fries and great coffee... all for a fair price and great service. Only suggestion would be to up the quality of the OJ... it didn't match the quality of the rest of the meal. It is small, so there is definitely going to be a wait during prime time on the weekends, but well worth it. Haven't tried lunch yet, but will soon. Definitely lives up to the ratings.

Written September 20, 2023

Expedition292400

North East1 contribution

The full experience

Aug 2023 • family

Rainy, lazy day and we didn’t get out of our lake rental until after noon, but we still wanted breakfast. What better place for breakfast than a diner (or in this case, dinor)? Well, they had their lunch menus out and we were informed that they stop serving breakfast at 11:00. Bummer. BUT the head cook (chef, really, and a gem of a guy) said that he’d help us out since they were in a slower period of the day. He really went out of his way to accommodate us. He whipped up some pancakes, toast, sausage, bacon and home fries. The food was just as we were hoping for; the perfect dinor breakfast! My first sip of coffee, I knew it was something special. Turns out, the dinor has their own custom blend made by a coffee company. Then, there’s the cinnamon buns, produced by a local bakery but served up hot off the grill here. Wow! Our server was sweet, attentive and helpful. She even set us up with coffees to go. The banter with the staff was nice and I learned a few things about the dinor and the area. I’m not saying everybody should expect the same experience, but ours was great and I have no problem recommending the Lawrence Park Dinor.

Written August 15, 2023

flyingslanted

30 contributions

I keep coming back

Apr 2021 • none

I don't get to Erie that often but my trip always includes breakfast here. The staff is awesome nice and the food is delicious. There is something special about their blueberry pancakes, besides the ton of fresh blueberries in them! Every bite includes a berry.

Written April 5, 2021

punkydoodle

Thanks for coming back...... it’s nice to see repeat customers.

Written April 6, 2021

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