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Main Gate Restaurant sits below street level, tucked into the basement of what used to be the Cleveland produce terminal, a place that’s been the backdrop for …
Main Gate Restaurant – Delicious Breakfast in Cleveland, OH
Located at 3900 Orange Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115, this cozy spot offers a welcoming atmosphere perfect for both locals and visitors.
Maingate (The Under Ground) (@maingate_the_under_ground)
2.8K+ followers · 400 posts · 3900 Orange Ave.(off Woodland and E 40th)-Voted one of the Best Breakfast Spots in Cleveland! Serving the community for …
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Scot Sample
Great little place. The service was too notice. Most places you feel like just a number. This place though cares about you. They even gave us all a small cup of their soups to try. Table next to use was talking to the cook while he was making their food. Showing them the food and asking if he wanted anything else on it.
The food was very good. For being just one guy cooking we even got our food very quickly.
… moreThe food was very good. For being just one guy cooking we even got our food very quickly.
Alberto Bonilla
This is little hole in the wall restaurant is a hidden gem. It will take you back to the dinners of old days. The entire staff is very friendly and give a family atmosphere. This rating does not do it justice. This location should have a 5 star rating, but there’s always some petty people that you just can’t please. I highly recommend stopping by and trying their Maingate chicken sandwich, it is delicious and I am very picky when it comes to coffee, and I have to say they have great coffee. I hope to come around again soon. I will definitely visit them again.
… moreWill Burgan
I love the food and dinning in is beautiful for a comfortable atmosphere, but their customer service could bet ten times better. Trying to call in for a pickup order the phone would ring with no answer then disconnect the line to stop calls that’s highly unprofessional for a restaurant, they need to hire someone for phone orders or stop taking phone orders all in general. No one should have to call fourty times for someone to answer….
… moreMichael Pellegrino
This place had been on my radar for a while. I’m glad I got the chance to stop in today. It is off the beaten path, but it was just what I hoped for—food hot off the grill, generous portions, flavorful, and a coffee cup frequently topped off. Definitely many repeat customers who were greeted by name. It’s everything I want in a breakfast diner.
… moreBrian Pickryl
This place is solid! If you don’t know about it you are missing out. Located in the Greater Cleveland food terminal off 40th and Woodland down in the basement it looks kind of creepy going in LOL but once you make it past those freezer curtains boy howdy is it some delicious food that awaits you as a truck driver I frequent often and even bring my wife for breakfast as Emilio makes a mean Monte Cristo trust me when I say it is a rock solid spot
… moreLatasha Adams
I walked into Maingate Restaurant this morning and ordered the pancake breakfast special. Nawal was the cook, and Emile was my server.
I sat at the booth for a minute and asked for a menu. Emile pointed without saying a word as she wrote the specials on the board. No greeting, just a point. Being in the industry myself, I didn’t like that. She had a frown on her face, and honestly, the energy was off.
I placed my order but stood up—I didn’t want to sit after being pointed at like that. Nawal noticed and kindly asked me to sit down. He was so nice, and we started talking. While we chatted, I asked Emile for water. She said, “Excuse me?” I repeated, “Ice water.” She brought it over and spilled some, then handed it to me anyway. I thought, “Damn, they just opened—who made her mad already?”
But here’s the thing: I said to myself, “I don’t care how mad she is, I’m about to make her talk because this is what I do.”
So we got to talking, and she actually opened up and told me what was wrong. And you know what? She ended up being a sweetheart. As we talked, she smiled more and more. The whole vibe shifted.
The food? Absolutely great.
Here’s what I learned from being in the industry: Never bring your problems with you. Smile even if it hurts, because you want people to return and feel welcomed. But I also learned something else today—you never know what someone is going through. Be patient. Talk if you can. Listen.
I could have easily walked out and never come back. But I’m not that type of person. I try to figure things out so the outcome can be better. I’d rather heal you than hurt you.
Great couple. Great food. Great experience once we connected. 5 stars. I will definitely be returning.
Go check them out, and remember—kindness goes both ways.
I pray you feel better, Emile.
… moreI sat at the booth for a minute and asked for a menu. Emile pointed without saying a word as she wrote the specials on the board. No greeting, just a point. Being in the industry myself, I didn’t like that. She had a frown on her face, and honestly, the energy was off.
I placed my order but stood up—I didn’t want to sit after being pointed at like that. Nawal noticed and kindly asked me to sit down. He was so nice, and we started talking. While we chatted, I asked Emile for water. She said, “Excuse me?” I repeated, “Ice water.” She brought it over and spilled some, then handed it to me anyway. I thought, “Damn, they just opened—who made her mad already?”
But here’s the thing: I said to myself, “I don’t care how mad she is, I’m about to make her talk because this is what I do.”
So we got to talking, and she actually opened up and told me what was wrong. And you know what? She ended up being a sweetheart. As we talked, she smiled more and more. The whole vibe shifted.
The food? Absolutely great.
Here’s what I learned from being in the industry: Never bring your problems with you. Smile even if it hurts, because you want people to return and feel welcomed. But I also learned something else today—you never know what someone is going through. Be patient. Talk if you can. Listen.
I could have easily walked out and never come back. But I’m not that type of person. I try to figure things out so the outcome can be better. I’d rather heal you than hurt you.
Great couple. Great food. Great experience once we connected. 5 stars. I will definitely be returning.
Go check them out, and remember—kindness goes both ways.
I pray you feel better, Emile.
Y H
Highly recommend this hidden gem! Food was done well, tasty, fresh and not greasy at all! Had their Reuben sandwich and corn beef sandwich, they were HUGE. Fries were fresh and SO good!! Note that it’s a local restaurant for truck drivers, you might easily miss the entrance(see pictures – owner was at the door saying goodbye ☺️). Staffs were super nice and friendly. The owner/chef shared with us it’s the oldest restaurant in Cleveland and the building is over 120-year-old. Come here if you want good comfort food and support local business. Thank you for having us!
… moreE Wallace
Awesome service and delicious home cooked food.
We had the salmon croquette special, eggs benedict, and a burger. All was excellent including the never ending coffee. If you want good food at good prices and kind service come here!
… moreWe had the salmon croquette special, eggs benedict, and a burger. All was excellent including the never ending coffee. If you want good food at good prices and kind service come here!
Amy Berie
Honestly, one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. The service was great and so were the hand cut fries. Can’t wait to go back.
… moreChristopher M. Volpe
Oldest Restaurant in Cleveland.
Wonderful Lebanese family runs it now. Very good corned beef hash, best Italian wedding soup I have ever had!
… moreWonderful Lebanese family runs it now. Very good corned beef hash, best Italian wedding soup I have ever had!