Lake Effect Diner Menu

Welcome to Lake Effect Diner, where breakfast meets brunch in a vibrant, cozy atmosphere. Located at 3165 Main St, Buffalo, NY, this women-owned diner goes beyond traditional fare, offering an enticing menu perfect for all palates.

  • Vegan and Vegetarian Options: Lake Effect excels in providing diverse choices, including a delightful Vegan Veggs Benedict and build-your-own omelets that cater to plant-based diets.
  • Signature Breakfast Classics: Savor the Meat Lovers Omelet or the Turkey Sausage Breakfast, each dish crafted with generously portioned eggs and served alongside house-made toast.
  • Fresh Squeezed Juices: Pair your meal with fresh squeezed orange juice for a refreshing touch.

With attention to accessibility and a commitment to community, Lake Effect Diner is not just a meal; it's an experience, complete with outdoor seating options and a friendly, welcoming ambiance.

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Large Fresh Squeezed OJ

Large Fresh Squeezed Oj Served room temperature

$7.00

Large Oj with Ice

Large Fresh Squeezed Oj served on Ice

$7.00

Small Oj With Ice

Small Fresh Squeezed Oj Served on Ice In a large cup

$5.00

Sm OJ

Small Fresh Squeezed Oj

$5.00

French Toast

Topped With Maple Butter and, Whipped CreamStrawberry/ Chocolate or Blueberry add $5.00Apple Cinnamon or Double Chocolate addd $3.00

$9.00

Pancakes

Topped With Maple Butter And Whipped Cream Strawberry/Chocolate or Blueberry Add $5.00Apple Cinnamon or Double Chocolate Add $3.00

$9.00

Vegan French Toast

3 Slices of Multigrain Bread Dipped in Cinnamon Almond Batter And Griddled, Topped with Cinnamon Apples

$12.00

Pancakes/French Toast

Breakfast Sides-

SD. Bacon

$4.50

Add Egg

$1.50

Sd. Sausage

$4.50

Homefries

$4.00

Sd. Pancake

$5.00

Toast with Jelly

Your Choice of White, Multigrain or Rye Toast Served With House Made Strawberry or Grape Jam

$3.00

Sd French Toast

$5.00

Side turkey sausage

$4.50

Fruit Cup

$5.00

1.5 Maple syrup

$2.00

BYO Omelette

$10.00

Meat Lovers Omelette

Bacon, Ham and Sausage with Your Choice of Cheddar, American, Swiss or Provolone Cheese. Served with Home Fries and Your Choice of House Made White, Multigrain or Rye Toast

$13.00

Western Omelette

with Ham, American, Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms. Served with Home Fries and Your Choice of White, Multigrain or Rye Toast

$14.00

Greek Omelette

Chicken Souvlaki, Feta, Spinach, Tomato and Black Olives. Served with Home Fries and Your Choice of House Made White, Multigrain or Rye Toast

$14.00

Italiano Omelette

$12.00

NY Strip Steak Omelette

Cheddar, Mushrooms and Onions. Served with Home Fries and Your Choice of House Made White,Multigrain or Rye Toast

$17.00

Omelette

Appetizers

Chicken Finger Platter

Your Choice of Hot, Medium, Mild or BBQ Sauce. Served with Fries ,Celery, Carrots and Blue Cheese

$12.00

Chicken Wings

Your Choice Hot , Medium, Mild or BBQ Served with Celery, Carrots and Blue Cheese

$12.00

Crab Cakes

Seared House Crab Cakes Served with Chipotle Aioli and Lemon

$16.00

Chili Cheese Fries

A generous pile of our Fresh Cut Fries with our Award Winning Chili, Cheddar Cheese, Red Onion and Sour Cream

$11.00

Hummus Dip

House Made with Garbanzo Beans and Tahini, with Toasted Pita

$9.00

Smoked Turkey Club

Your Choice of Toasted House Made White, Multigrain or Rye Bread with our House Smoked Apple Wood Bacon,Lettuce, Tomato and Cranberry Mayonnaise. Served with Fries

$15.00

Clubs

Wraps

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Marinated Chicken Breast , House Made Creamy Cesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese and Chopped Romaine Hearts. Served with Fries

$14.00

Falafel Wrap

Falafel, Hummus, Tzatziki, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cucumber and Carrot . Served With Fries

$14.00

Beef Souvlaki Wrap

Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Green Bell Peppers, Black Olives,Crumbled Feta Cheese and Greek Dressing in Grilled Herb Wrap. Served with Fries

$14.00

Chicken Souvlaki Wrap

Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Black Olives, Crumbled Feta Cheese and Greek Dressing in a Grilled Herb Wrap

$14.00

Smoked Turkey Wrap

Turkey Breast with Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Carrot, Red Onion and Cranberry Mayonnaise. Served With Fries

$14.00

Buffalo Wrap

Crispy Chicken Fingers Tossed in Hot, Medium, Mild or BBQ Sauce with Blue cheese Dressing and Crumbles, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Celery and Carrots

$13.00

Vegan Wrap

House Made White Bean Burger, Garbanzo Bean Hummus, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cucumber, Carrot and Balsamic Vinaigrette. Served with Fries

$12.00

Hummus Wrap

House Made Garbanzo Bean Hummus with Tzatziki , Lettuce,Tomato, Red Onion Cucumber, Carrot, and Balsamic Vinaigrette. Served With Fries

$12.00

Chopped Salad

$15.00

Souvlaki Salad

Romaine and Spinach , Red Onion, Tomato, Peppers, Black Olives, Carrots, Cucumber, Pepperoncini and Imported Greek Feta Cheese with a side of Pita Add Souvlaki Chicken $5.00 Add Souvlaki Beef $6.00

$12.00

Falafel Salad

Tzatziki, Hummus, Lettuce,Tomato,Red Onion , Cucumber, Carrots. Served with Pita . Add Chicken for $5.00

$12.00

House Salad

Romaine and Spinach , Cucumber,Tomato, Carrots,Onions and Croutons With Your Choice of Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Thousand Islands, Greek or Blue Cheese Add Chicken for $5.00

$9.00

Caesar Salad

Chopped Romaine, Parmesan Cheese, Croutons and House Made Creamy Dressing . Add Chicken for an extra charge

$9.00

Salad

Sandwiches

Steak Sandwhich

$18.00

Vegan Burger

House Made White Bean Burger. Served with Fresh Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cucumber, Balsamic Vinaigrette and Fries *** Contains Sesame Seeds***

$14.00

Italian Sausage

Grilled House Ground and seasoned Patty with Caramelized Onions, Sauted Peppers and Melted Provolone. Served with Fries

$12.00

Grilled Chicken

Marinated Chicken Breast in Olive Oil and Herbs. Served with Lettuce, Tomato , Red Onion, Pickle and Fries

$12.00

Burger

Fresh House Ground Black Angus Chuck & Brisket Beef Broiled to Your Liking with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and a Pickle. Served with Fries

$12.00

Beyond burger

Plant Based burger eats and taste like a real beef burger . Served with Fresh Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle Cucumber,Balsamic Vinaigrette and Fries

$14.00

Grilled Pita

Grilled Pita with Imported Greek Feta Cheese, Tomato and Broccoli. Served with Fries Add Chicken for $5.00

$8.00

Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Your Choice of Cheddar, American, Provolone or Swiss on Your Choice of House made White, Multigrain or Rye Bread with Grilled Tomato. Served With Fries Add Bacon, Ham or Pemeal for $2.00

$9.00

Vegan VLT

House Vegan Apple Wood Smoked Bacon with Lettuce, Tomato and Veganaise on Your Choice of Toasted White, Multigrain or Rye Bread

$10.00

BLT

Our House Cured and Apple Wood Smoked Bacon with Lettuce, Tomato and Mayonnaise and Your Choice of House Made White, Multigrain or Rye Bread

$10.00

Crabby Patty

Lump Crab Patty with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Chipotle Aioli and Lemon

$16.00

BBQ Meatloaf Bomber

Our Slow Cooked Meatloaf with Aged Cheddar , Caramelized Onion and House BBQ Sauce on A Garlic Toasted Hoagie Roll. Served with Fries .Substitute Vegan Meatloaf For No Extra Charge

$15.00

Haddock Sandwich

Beer Battered with Coleslaw, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, TarTar Sauce and Lemon. Served With Fries

$12.00

Reuben

$14.00

Cuban Roast Pork

House Ham and Swiss Panini with Mustard, Mayonnaise and Pickles

$15.00

Pulled Pork

$12.00

Tuna Melt

$14.00

Rachel

Roasted Turkey Breast with Sauerkraut, Melted Swiss Cheese, Thousand Island Dressing on House Rye Bread

$14.00

Specialty Sandwiches

Lunch & Dinner Sides

Tzatziki

$2.00

Chicken Soup

Roasted Chicken, A Rich Consomme Broth with Carrots, Celery, Onions, Rosemary, and Thyme

$7.00

Stuffing

$4.00

Soup of the Day Cup

$4.00

Soup of the Day Bowl

$6.00

Chili Cup

$5.00

Chili Bowl

Our House Made Chili Topped with Cheddar Cheese, Red Onion and Sour Cream

$7.00

Coleslaw

$3.00

Griddled Mac and Cheese

Our House Made Mac and Cheese with a Crispy Layer of Cheese on top

$5.00

Fries

$4.00

Side Caesar Salad

$5.00

Side House Salad

$4.00

Side Greek Salad

$5.00

Onion Rings

$5.00

Home Fried Potatoes

$4.00

Mac and Cheese

$5.00

Steamed Broccoli

$4.00

Chicken Dinner

$18.00

Fried Chicken

$17.00

Haddock Dinner

Your Choice of Lemon Butter, Beer Batter, or Cajun Fish. Served with Your Choice of A Side and ColeSlaw

$15.00

Meatloaf

$18.00

"Meatless" Meatloaf

$16.00

Pork Chops

$17.00

Roast Beef

$18.00

Smoked Ham

$18.00

Strip Steak

$20.00

Turkey Dinner

$18.00

Entrees

Kids Corner

Kids Fingers

3 Fingers served with Fries

$7.00

Half Grilled Cheese

Served With Fries

$5.00

Kids Pizza- Cheese

$5.00

Kids Pizza- Pepperoni

$5.00

Mickey Pancakes

With A Whipped Cream Smile, Maple Butter Nose and Cherry Eyes

$5.00

Coney Island Hard Root Beer

$5.00

Bud Light

$4.00

Budweiser

$4.00

Sam Adams Seasonal

$5.00

Southern Tier IPA

$5.00

Rusty Chain

$5.00

Aviator Red

$5.00

Beer

Wine

Bloody Mary

$9.00

Mimosa

$9.00

Champagne

$6.00

Prosecco Btl

$25.00

Pinot Grigio

$5.00

Chardonnay

$5.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

$5.00

Chardonnay Bottle

$26.00

Pinot Griggio Bottle

$26.00

Sauvignon Blanc Bottle

$26.00

Malbec Bottle

$26.00

Pinot Noir Bottle

$30.00

Cabernet Sauvignon Bottle

$24.00

Coffee

$3.50

Cafe Freddo

$3.50

Milkshake

$7.00

Tea

$3.50

Cola

$3.50

Diet Cola

$3.50

Lg Milk

$4.50

Lemon Up

$3.50

Lg Juice

$4.50

NA Bevs-

Breakfast Entrees-

Turkey Sausage Breakfast

2 Eggs Any Style. Served with Home Fries and Your Choice of White,Multigrain or Rye Toast

$11.00

Vegan Veggs Benedict

Vegan Bacon, Tofu Scramble, Dairy Free Hollandaise, Grilled Tomato over White Toast. Served with Home Fries

$14.00

Souvlaki Beef Breakfast

3 Eggs Any Style, Feta Cheese, Home Fries and Your Choice of House Made White, Multigrain or Rye Toast

$14.00

Bagel and Lox Platter

Your Choice of a Plain, Sesame or Everything House Made Bagel with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Cream Cheese and Our House Smoked Salmon

$14.00

House Made Quinoa Granola

$8.00

Toasted Bread and Jam Basket

A Selection Of House Made White, Multigrain, Rye and Baguette with House Made Preserves and Whipped Maple Butter

$7.00

Smoked Turkey Hash

3 Eggs Any Style, Potato, Peppers, Onions and Your Choice of House Made White, Multigrain or Rye Toast

$14.00

Ham Breakfast

3 Eggs Any Style, Home Fries and Your Choice of House Made White, Multigrain or Rye Toast

$14.00

Egg Quiche

$12.00

Souvlaki Chicken breakfast

3 Eggs Any Style, Feta Cheese, Home Fries and Your Choice of White, Multigrain or Rye Toast

$14.00

Blizzard Breakfast

3 Eggs Any Style, Bacon, Sausage and HomeFries. Your Choice a Side Pancake or French Toast and Your Choice of Home Made White, Multigrain, Rye Toast

$16.00

3-3-3

Pancakes or French Toast ,3 Eggs Any Style and Your Choice of Bacon, Sausage, or Ham

$14.00

Bacon Breakfast

2 Eggs Any Style, Home Fries ,Our House Smoked Bacon and Your Choice of Home Made White, Multigrain or Rye

$11.00

Eggs Benedict

Poached Eggs Over Lightly Buttered Baguette with House Made Maple Sugar Cured Pemeal Bacon, Hollandaise and Home Fries

$16.00

Corn Beef Hash

3 eggs Any Style, Potato Peppers,Onions and Your Choice of House Made White, Multigrain, or Rye Toast

$14.00

Eggs

2 Eggs Any Style, Home Fries and Your Choice of House Made White, Multigrain or Rye Toast

$8.00

Sausage Breakfast

$11.00

Egg Sandwich

Fried Eggs, Your Choice of Cheddar, American, Swiss or Provolone and Your Choice of Bacon, Sausage, or Ham served on a Contstanzo Roll. Substitute A Plain, Everything or Sesame Bagel for .75

$6.00

Eggs Chesapeake

Poached Eggs Over a Lightly Buttered Baguette with House Made Crab Cakes, Hollandaise and Home Fries

$18.00

Strip Steak Breakfast

8 oz Strip Steak cooked to your liking with 3 Eggs Any Style,Home Fries and Your Choice Of House Made White, Multigrain or Rye Toast

$18.00