Honeybees, located in the center of Geneva, is the place for an affordable, home-cooked breakfast and to catch up on the previous day's events. The atmosphere is friendly. Even if diners are from out of town, they won't be strangers. Menu highlights include the Italian omelet, loaded with slices of sausage, onions and green peppers; the breakfast burrito with chiles, cheese and ground beef; and the creamed chipped beef over biscuits. Of course, guests can also get regular bacon and eggs. Honeybees is open daily from 6 a.m. The restaurant accepts cash and checks only; no credit cards.
Honeybees
15 W Main Street
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-4713
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Located just east of the center of town, Mary's Diner is a recreation of a typical 1950s diner, complete with a junk box, red vinyl booths, and black and white tiled floor. In addition to standard breakfast fare, Mary's serves excellent sausage gravy and biscuits. Mary's Diner is open daily beginning at 6 a.m. Breakfast is served throughout the day.
Mary's Diner
666 E. Main Street
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-6393
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Part meeting place, part coffee shop, Best Friends is located just off of I-90, convenient for locals as well as for those traveling between Cleveland and New York. The service here is consistently efficient and friendly and the home-style breakfasts cooked to perfection. It is recommended to try the waffles or the light and airy omelets with lots of choices for fillings. Best Friends is open every day except for Christmas.
Best Friends Family Restaurant
1741 State Route 534
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-0041
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For a more upscale breakfast, head five miles north of Geneva to the resort town of Geneva-on-the-Lake. The lodge at the state park there sits on the Lake Erie shore and the dining room offers spectacular views of the water. Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. and diners can opt for a standard breakfast or the all-you-can-eat buffet with hot entrees, fruit, rolls. yogurt and other selections. The dining room at the Lodge at Geneva State Park is open every day of the year.
Lodge at Geneva State Park
4888 North Broadway Ave.
Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio 44041
(866) 806-8066
thelodgeatgeneva.com
