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Main Gate Restaurant

Restaurant Breakfast restaurant

👍👍 What an awesome dive! I got the biscuits and gravy with eggs and home fries and all the food was unbelievable. Emilio behind the counter is not only a great cook but was nice to visit with. Cheap and delicious, must stop! People often mention good, breakfast, great, eggs, Great, service, restaurant,


Address

3900 Orange Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115, United States

Contact

+1 216-391-5275

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (291 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 5:30 am to 1:30 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 5:30 am to 1:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 5:30 am to 1:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 5:30 am to 1:30 pm
  • Thursday: 5:30 am to 1:30 pm
  • Friday: 5:30 am to 1:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (14) breakfast (12) great (10) eggs (8) Great (7) service (6) restaurant (6)
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  • 5/5 Cody C. 2 years ago on Google
    What an awesome dive! I got the biscuits and gravy with eggs and home fries and all the food was unbelievable. Emilio behind the counter is not only a great cook but was nice to visit with. Cheap and delicious, must stop!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 WJ 3 years ago on Google • 174 reviews
    Great prices, bomb food, made fresh to order, & excellent customer service. I love this spot & have been going here for some years. Try the spicy chicken wrap, chili, & bomb breakfast.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shelley P. 1 year ago on Google
    If you need a great little diner near Cleveland Clinic, I highly recommend Main Gate Restaurant! Nice, clean, great food. Excellent cook! Less than 10 minutes away!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rory E. 1 year ago on Google
    The breakfast Gyro Special is Amazing. And the coffee is really good too. They also have Wi-Fi.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mr. T. 8 months ago on Google • 196 reviews
    A diamond in the rough HOWEVER...GRRRREAT food, service, & prices. Had the days special, biscuits & gravy eggs(3!) & hash browns. .... DEEELICIOUS😋 Don't be taken aback by it's location & appearance, well worth the hunt to find and the resulting meals. Note: they close early afternoon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexis N. 2 years ago on Google
    Blown away by this place, super cozy and welcoming staff! Salmon croquettes were very yummy (and filling!!)
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin D. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the better if not the best hole in the wall in cleveland. Great food at a good price; restaurant is run by a lovely couple who create a great atmosphere. Entrance seems a bit sketchy at first, but find the restaurant and its very inviting.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Avi k. 3 years ago on Google • 64 reviews
    Let me start off by saying🤩🤩I’m an client instead of customer and I been goin here for years and will never stop 😋😋😋😋 Food was and is always delicious,definitely give it a try, you won’t be disappointed 😍😍😍
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 April L. 5 months ago on Google • 40 reviews
    Listennnnn if “the best food is at a little hole in the wall restaurant” was a location… this is it!! Do not walk run to this place! The food is DELICIOUS! Let me be clear, when you first pull up your first thought will be “Oh heck naw!” I am not eating here!” Trust me if you don’t stop acting like you ain’t never ate a cheap box of cereal or ran outside with no shoes on get your monkey butt outta that car and walk down them stairs and sat down somewhere you better🥴! You will be glad you did! My husband and I ordered 4 different dishes breakfast burritos, salmon croquettes & rice, spicy chicken wrap and French toast (we’re from out of town) to taste and EVERYTHING was seasoned and on point! My husband is a Pastor and I promise you this food almost made me say bad words🤭. The cleanliness of this place is second to none. When we walked in a lady was wiping down the condiment shelf😳😉…yesss! There was no dust on the ledges of the walls floors were mopped and the bathroom was SO clean I mean pine sol and bleach smelling clean! Toilet and sinks was sparkling clean white! Please don’t let the outside appearance make you miss your food blessing. And the inside reminds me of a diner in my hometown of Asbury Park, NJ.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allie A. 3 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    My fiance brought our daughter (10) and I in this morning for breakfast after delivering many platters of holiday cookies. I am So unsure how to put this in words, Emilio welcomed us in like family, coffees and hot chocolates were fresh and filled to the brim. When we explained our many food allergies Emilio sprung into action to accommodate. Between the three of us we had a few of the breakfast offerings, pancakes , omelette and Emilio’s own special. (Can I just say yum?!). This meal brought me back to my childhood Sunday mornings with my grandparents. Homefries & eggs cooked to perfection. The biggest Mickey Mouse pancakes my daughter has ever seen &an omelette the size of the plate. We will be back & plan on making this breakfast a bi monthly family affair as we are from an hour away. Salut ☕️ Thank you Emilio.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Y H. 7 months ago on Google • 68 reviews
    Highly recommend this hidden gem! Food was done well, tasty, fresh and not greasy at all! Had their Reuben sandwich and corn beef sandwich, they were HUGE. Fries were fresh and SO good!! Note that it’s a local restaurant for truck drivers, you might easily miss the entrance(see pictures - owner was at the door saying goodbye ☺️). Staffs were super nice and friendly. The owner/chef shared with us it’s the oldest restaurant in Cleveland and the building is over 120-year-old. Come here if you want good comfort food and support local business. Thank you for having us!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dave S. 2 years ago on Google
    The best little place for early breakfast or brunch. 26 years and the place is great. The food and prices are good, not a bad dish in the place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fort P. 1 year ago on Google
    Best old style breakfast I've had in a long time, the eggs tasted like eggs and the pancakes were fluffy. A great find.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vonita H. 3 months ago on Google • 102 reviews New
    Very friendly and great customer service. The food was delicious with a short wait time. I really enjoyed everything about this cozy hidden gem 💎 ✨️.

  • 5/5 Cynthia W. 1 year ago on Google
    The main gate has been there a long time and the food is so good I enjoyed my breakfast very much so
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 jessica z. 1 year ago on Google
    Was pretty good home fries were a lil burnt/dry but other than great food my husband couldn't finish his double cheeseburger 🤣😁 so ik it was filling nd good... Great job nd great food
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sheila O. 9 months ago on Google
    Take out. Meal was good. Atmosphere was pleasant. Service was good no long delays. Preferred meal depends on what you like.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ida F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, ample portions and priced right!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JimL 1 year ago on Google
    Great authentic diner experience. Amazing breakfast. Fast service. Put it on your list.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kiersten C. 2 months ago on Google • 60 reviews New
    HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! Please read! If you are looking for a cool cozy hidden gem this is the place! I'm going to start off with the service. Service was AMAZING! Our waitress was so ontop of everything! Chef even asked if we enjoyed our food and YES , YES WE ENJOYED OUR FOOD ALOT! I ordered the polish boy and my Partner ordered eggs,pancakes and bacon. The polish boy had coleslaw (slightly sweet) and BBQ sauce on it along with BBQ on the crispy airy REAL French fries. Pancakes were so tasteful and yummy so were the eggs and bacon. If you are a fan of the show "CHEERS" this places gives off a familiar and cozy atmosphere similar to the restaurant/ bar in "Cheers". So cheap and so worth the drive! I provided a picture of the food. It is half eaten but we couldn't contain our selves. GIVE THIS PLACE A TRY! YOU WONT REGRET IT!

  • 5/5 Melissa H. 4 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    We flew into Cleveland for a quick trip and landed early before we could check in to our hotel. I searched best breakfast in Cleveland and ended up at Maingate. It did not disappoint!!! My husband said the breakfast fries were the best had ever eaten! The owner told us they have been there 28 years and I can see why!! Check it out! Don’t let the location fool ya, it’s fantastic!

  • 5/5 Christine M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food great over all experience first time there will go back!

  • 3/5 Angel-Amenet 1 year ago on Google
    Little quaint spot in the cut. My food was a tad bit underseasoned but not bad. I'll be back.

  • 5/5 Patrick C. 1 year ago on Google
    Been going here for 20 years. They know my voice when I call ahead to pick up. Food good, prices are good. 💯🔥

  • 5/5 Earlene W. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious, hot and fresh. The place is old, but the food is really good. Crispy bacon, thin potatoes, fluffy eggs

  • 5/5 Sergiu G. 8 months ago on Google
    Great place! Delicious food, affordable prices and good vibes 😎. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Stacey P. 7 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Do not judge a book by its cover.. Stopped here with my kids and their friends, they were all very skeptical about it. The food was amazing as well as the service. It is a little dated but clean. We would gladly come back the next time we are passing thru.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup

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