Cousin's Cafe — Restaurant in City of Lockport

Eventually the secret will get out about this place and none of us "in the know" will be able to find a table. This was my first visit and I'm ready to become their next regular. The best way I can describe this restaurant is that it gives you a feeling of community.

It was clear to me I was dining with a bunch of regulars since one of the people at the table next to me walked up and grabbed a can of pop from the refrigerator behind the counter, cracked it open and told Diane to add it to her ticket. Another guy at a different table got up and served himself coffee. I noticed someone else walking out from behind the bar when we walked in. I'm not sure what she was doing, but apparently it's understood when you're a regular that you're also family.

I had a soup and my friend who was with me had a BLT. We were both extremely happy with our food and service. We grabbed a table near the door when we first walked in because I like to sit on the perimeter my first time visiting a place. I like to take in everything, and this place does not disappoint. Take a look at my photos to see how little I had to pay for good food and quality service.

Truth be told, I was out looking at houses before taking a break at Cousin's. If I didn't want to move to Lockport before, I sure as heck want to now! Heck, I may even stop in and ask Diane for a job. The dish washer did not show up for work the day we were there, so she was pulling double duty. I'm not sure if she has someone else cooking or not, so maybe triple duty! Once word gets out about how great and affordable this place is, she'll be needing the help. Or like me, all the new people will feel instantly like family and just pitch in...

Absolutely appalled. Ordered breakfast with wheat toast. In the middle of eating noticed a huge dust bunny on my toast as well as my co workers toast as well. Brought it down to hopefully at least replace the toast or even the breakfast or to be reimbursed for the inconvenience. The woman/owner proceeds to say that it was a different type of wheat toast and that’s how it comes . Would not replace the food or money for the breakfast. She was in complete denial of the quality of the food. This now has me questioning the conditions of the kitchen as a whole. So disappointed and disgusted. Will never order from here again and will be sure to let others in the building know as well. So if you like dust on your food and who knows what else be sure to check this place out.. otherwise...

This is a hidden gem of Lockport and I would have never found it if it was not for word of mouth and great recommendation. Cold food was cold and the hot fries crispy and perfect (an impossible feat for larger restaurants these days). Diane and her cousin are the hardest working...