Gene's Place To Dine — Restaurant in Cleveland

i used to love this place as a child. i would always come with my grandpa and they loved him and were always smiling and happy to be at work it seemed. due to recent experience i will no longer be dining here.

i was so excited to show my boyfriend my childhood breakfast hot spot. i walk in gleefully with his hand in mine smiled at both of the hostesses and said “two please (:” my boyfriend, being a steelers fan, was wearing a steelers hat. the blonde hostessgoes to walk us to our table. then, attempts to tease him, as any clevelander would, and she says “a steelers hat? what? are you epileptic?” ......woah. sadly, my boyfriend is actually epileptic. the both of us were dumbfounded. we didn’t know how to handle what was said. so, we said nothing. we have had so many struggles with his epilepsy. so many nights in the hospital. and to have someone say something like that so effortlessly.

we sat down at our table. and discussed with ourselves. whay would she say that? how does being an epileptic even relate to being crazy? we order our food and had a wonderful waiter. but we felt sick to our stomach for what she said. my boyfriend wanted to be in the military but was told no by a recruiter bc he hadn’t been seizure free for five years. he hated his epilepsy then. and since then he has always hated that part of himself. and to have some lady just belittle him like that.

after eating we decided that we had to say something. this lady had to know that she needs to he careful about what she says and to who. so i walk up to pay the bill, and he buildes the courage to confront her. and he kindly says “hey i know you were joking, and you had no idea, but i actually am epileptic. so just watch what you say to people. and you need to be careful with what you say to people sometimes” and she gave the most insincere apology ever. she put her hand on his shoulder and said “aww im soo soorry” and looked in another direction and didn't pay him any mind after she said that. she appeared to have no remorse.

it was so dissapoonting. knowing all of our struggles ourselves that she would just dismiss us so quickly.

our feeling’s are so hurt. and we loved that place. and to have it ruined by one person is...

I walked in and Glenn Miller was playing. My heart was so happy as I am a younger woman that feels as if I was born in the wrong decade. The decor was intriguing and tasteful. The staff were friendly and personable. I ordered carryout. Blueberry crepes and fried zucchini sticks (I had a craving...don't judge my meal choice) for myself and a breakfast combo of the standard sausage, eggs, homefries and toast for my Aunt. My order came up quickly and was correct down to additions. I wish I had of ordered the blueberries on the side as the filling was too sweet for my palate. The crepes were delicate and perfectly cooked. The zucchini was fried perfectly and the breading was well seasoned. The ranch dressing had to be from scratch...it was so balanced and addictive. My aunt demolished her meal. She said it was skillfully prepared and didn't require any condiments or seasoning. We can't wait to return to try more menu items. Thank you for a wonderful...

I was so excited to finally try this place after just moving to the west side of town. My daughter and i went in for a later breakfast, was rudely spoken to by a gentleman walking towards the front stating “ Were closed” mind you the hours of operation on door state open till 2pm , it was 1:10 with about 20 people inside about 7 tables full with staff working and food still being delivered. I myself have been in the restaurant business for 20 years , and have family owned multiple restaurants and have never been so rudely talked to and i couldn’t even get a word out. I’ve heard nothing but great things about their food , but unfortunately won’t be able to ever try it due to this gentleman’s rude words!!!!!

i will take my business to another family owned business who...