After watching American Splendor, I was intrigued by Shay's Diner.
Don't be off-put by the décor.
Smile as you walk inside and be greeted by a warm team of "so glad you found us" servers.
Simply act like you've been here before.
Smile, wave and sit yo ass down.
Once you find a good parking spot, the second you walk through the "not feeling so safe" doors, you feel SAFE. Seats are lined with local cops, lawyers and clinic doctors. So if some craziness goes down, you are not only covered, you are treated and represented.
The wait staff is friendly and Got They Sh#t together!
As old as this place is..no place is more progressive and loving. Shay's embraces the purpose and devine meaning "breaking bread".
The front and back team work in harmony to deliver exactly what you want....super fast.
I love this place. wish it was closer.
Try the pork chops, half grits/home fries soft scrambled eggs.
Soak in the urban landscape, cuz this experience IS NOT to be found west of the valley view bridge?
I defy any place on Cleveland's west side to make an east side feel more welcomed.
The best breakfast ever!