We’re on a mission to find the best food and drinks in Erie, and we need your help! Although this writer is an Erie native, I’ve been living in Pittsburgh for the last handful of years (after a long stretch of living out West). Despite a long absence, I still miss many of the Erie staples, like pepperoni balls and the best chicken wings I’ve eaten in my life. So our team here at the Keystone needs all you Erie natives who are still dealing with the Lake Effect weather (I don’t miss that) to give us the 411 on the best places to eat and drink in the Gem City.
Help us highlight the establishments that Erie’s foodies love, and let’s discover which restaurants will take the crown as the city’s favorites this year. Participate in our poll, share your top picks, and stay tuned as we unveil your most beloved dining destinations!
What’s the best restaurant in Erie?
- Bro Man’s Sammiches
- Cloud 9 Wine Bar & Restaurant
- Colao’s
- The Cork 1794
- F&F Poke Bowl
- Federal Hill
- Firestone’s Kitchen
- Give A Crepe La CrepErie
- Hibachi
- ippa Pizza Napoletana
- Lucero
- Pier 6 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
- Oliver’s Rooftop
- Saigon Nights
- Samurai Kitchen + Sushi
- Shoreline Bar & Grill
What’s the best new restaurant in Erie?
<p>Must have opened in 2023 or 2024</p>
- Bakery on 5th
- Bro Man’s Birria N’ Burger Joint
- Gervasio’s On the Lake
- Lucero
- Noods Station 3 & Tsaocaa Bubble Tea
- Roma’s Italian Kitchen
- Two45 Waterfront Grille
Who serves the best Italian food in Erie?
- Chuck & Ginny’s (pop-up)
- Colao’s Ristorante
- ippa Pizza Napoletana
- Lucero
- Mi Scuzi
- Peppino’s Italian Chop House
- Ricardo’s Restaurant
- Skippereno’s Italian Restaurant
What is the best brewery in Erie?
- Arundel Cellars & Brewing Co
- Black Monk Brewery
- The Brewerie at Union Station
- Erie Ale Works
- John Russel Brewing Co.
- Lavery Brewing Co
- Nostrovia Brewing Co.
- Twisted Elk Brewery
- VooDoo Brewing Company
Who makes the best burger in Erie?
- Bro Man’s Birria N’ Burger Joint
- Bro Man’s Sammiches
- Firestone’s Kitchen
- McGarrey’s Oakwood Cafe
- New York Lunch Peninsula Drive
- Philly on the Rocks
- Sara’s
- Shoreline Bar & Grille
- U Pick 6 Tap House
- Ugly Tuna
Who serves the best pizza in Erie?
- Colony Pizza
- Donatos Pizza
- Firestone’s Kitchen
- ippa Pizza Napoletana
- Johns Wildwood
- Mamma Mia’ss
- Maria’s
- Mi Scuzi
- Pizza Pete’s
- Porky’s Pizzeria
- Steel City
- Steve-O’s
- Vintage Wood-Fired Pizza Co.
What’s the best sushi spot in Erie?
- BAR RŌNIN
- Ichiban
- Royal Chopstix Asian Cuisine
- Samurai Kitchen + Sushi
- Tasty Bowl
Who makes the best pepperoni balls in Erie?
<p>The most important question of all…</p>
- Art’s Bakery
- Barbato’s
- International Bakery
- ippa Pizza Napoletana
- Stanganelli’s
- Pizza Pete’s
- Theresa’s Deli
- Valerio’s
What is the best bar in Erie?
- Calamari’s
- Chipper’s
- Haggerty’s
- Jekyll and Hyde’s
- The Plymouth
- Rack n Roll
- Red Fox Inn
- Room 33
What’s the best club in Erie?
<p>Erie boasts many different kinds of clubs. But which is the best overall?</p>
- Cascade Park Club
- Erie Club
- Huzar’s Club
- King’s Rook Club
- La Nuova Aurora Society
- Pulaski Club
- Saga Club
- Siebenbuerger Club
- The Sunflower Club
- The Zone
Where can you find the best chicken wings in Erie?
<p>No chains, please. Local only.</p>
- Avonia Tavern
- Chipper’s
- Coach’s
- Haggerty’s
- Lefty’s
- Lucky Man’s
- Odis 12
- One Way Inn
- Park Tavern
Who makes the best Chinese food in Erie?
- Chopstix Express
- Kirin Court
- Hong Kong
- Royal Chopstix Asian Cuisine
- Saigon Nights
- Tasty Bowl
- Yummy Bowl
What is the best bakery in Erie?
- Art’s Bakery
- Bakery On 5th
- Bill’s Bakery
- Cakery Cafe at Copperleaf
- Casa Café
- Herb & Honey Bakery
- International Bakery
- Majestic Baking Company
- Rex Brothers Bakery
- Sontheimer’s Country Bakery
- Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe
Who makes the best breakfast in Erie?
<p>Almost done! </p>
- Avanti’s
- The Breakfast Place
- Flips
- Gem City Dinor
- Liberty Cafe
- Panos
- Zodiac Dinor
Where can you get the best Mexican food in Erie?
- Amigo Taqueria & Botanas
- El Canelo
- Francisco’s Mexican Taqueria
- La Cocina Coqui
- Los Primos Mexican Store & Taqueria
- Torero’s
Where can you find the best cup of coffee in Erie?
<p>Starbucks doesn’t count.</p>
- Bakes and Wakes Super Secret Coffee Shop and Cereal Bar
- Brew Ha Ha at the Colony
- Ember + Forge
- Happy Mug
- LegendErie Records
- Liberty Cafe
- Out Of The Grey
- Premium Coffee Company of Erie
- Pressed Books & Coffee
- Purrista Cat Cafe
- Tipsy Bean Cafe
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