This is a really basic place with a fairly large menu. They serve breakfast, burgers and sandwiches, and I think most people could find something to eat on the menu. I ordered the cheese steak and it was very good. And just so cheesesteak purists know, it came with your choice of cheese (rather than cheese whiz), with peppers, onions, and mushrooms, on a crusty sandwich bun. Our waitress was exceptonally rude. I actually thought it was quite fun. One of the people I was with asked for mayonaisse and she threw the packets onto the table, scattering them all over my place. She also discouraged questions about the menu, and I thought she was going to lose it at one point, though there was only one other table during lunch time on a Friday. They have a lunch special that offers your choice of an entree with a drink and fries for $6.00. I asked for no fries, so the waitress charged me $0.50 extra, presumably since it wasn't *really* the special. Instead of questioning the logic behind this, I took the $0.50 out of her tip. At the end of our meal, the cook (and maybe the owner?) came over to say hello and to thank us for coming in, which was nice of him, though he kept looking down my shirt. So maybe it wasn't so nice of him. Another plus is that they serve both Coke and Pepsi products. There really is something for everyone here, and I'd probably go again for breakfast. In a turtle neck. And only if I was in a decent mood.
(2)
Greg W.
I love this place Except they need Real plates! Fried eggs off of styrofoam just doesn't get er done. Bring cash as plastic is a no go...
(2)
Jameson B.
Let me preface this by asking what's the deal with Pittsburgh and not having a lot of breakfast places? Now onto the review. We were starving looking for a decent breakfast and not wanting to overpay for the hotel buffet, so we sought out Cherries. The reviews on here reflect the diner much more then the ones on Yelp, so don't pass this place up. It's strictly no frills, but it's what to expect of a diner. The food is good, cheap, and quick. We went on a particularly busy morning when there was a convention going on in town and the places was packed to capacity the entire time we were there. Get the early bird and fuel up for the day.
(5)
Chip R.
Originally I was going to try a burger at Wingharts in Market Square for lunch today but when I got there it was closed with a sign on the door that read, "Temporarily Closed Due To Fire". Still hankering for a burger, I looked around and decided to give Cherries Diner a try. Cherries is all that you would expect from a "diner" in appearance, atmosphere and service; It has that "50's" nostilogic speak and I was greeted promptly and cheerfully. I decided to go with the Cheeseburger Bacon Combo Special (comes with fries and a can of pop). My burger came in less then ten minutes. Everything seemed great and I was enjoying the whole experience. I wanted to give this place a great review but the burger was nothing to rave about. There was nothing terribly wrong with it mind you, but it was simply bland; the burger, the lettuce, the tomato and the bun where all virtually tasteless. Even the bacon lacked flavor. A Mickey Dee's quarter pounder has more flavor than the burger I had... It's hard to image how they do that! I really wanted to like this place and I still want to like this place. I plan on going back sometime soon just to try something else (maybe the chicken steak or the grilled sausage or the fish or maybe even breakfast) and maybe boost the rating. I'm giving it a generous 3 stars simply because the service deserves it.
(3)
Matt C.
The prices here are low, but maybe for a reason. The food was fine, really - what you would expect from a breakfast diner - but we had a few minor problems that cropped up as well. For example, when I called in advance to see if they had both breakfast and lunch I received a very abrupt reply and they hung up before I had finished asking questions. One of our diners ordered a sandwich that didn't say it had cheese but did come with it, which was fine but unexpected. Other than the few hiccups it would have been a four-star as the service was quick and pleasant once we arrived.
(3)
Dee W.
We were fortunate to be able to grab a table for 5 of us for breakfast on a Saturday morning. We opted to try something with cherries on it (pancake with cherries) but really, there wasn't anything particularly special about the cherries. It just taked like the cherry pie preserves from a jar. Otherwise, food was just fine. Sausage links were odd in the sense that they were skinny. A decently priced ($6-7 per meal) breakfast option in downtown Pittsburgh.
(3)
Kathy E.
Was visiting Pittsburgh to bring my daughter as an incoming freshman to Duquesne University. Was staying at the Wyndham Grand downtown and all I wanted was a traditional diner breakfast. Found Cherries at Market Square and I got excited. Went in there and all the employees were sitting down watching tv. Lady came over to me to take my order but sounded like a high efficiency robot. Came off extremely rude the way she was in such a hurry. She looked at me crazy when I said I wanted my bacon deep fried. Where I'm from (south central PA) this is common to get bacon truly crispy. Anyway, I got the special for $6.99. 2 eggs, homefries, bacon, and 1 pc of French toast. Everything was prepared ok but the potatoes. They were chunky, soggy, and greasy, probably were sitting awhile. Stuff was not made to order but the eggs...I waited like 5 min. for my entire order. Maybe I'm spoiled. I grew up on diner food because my mom was a server. This diner was not anything I was used to. Not to mention, where I live, you can get 2 eggs, homefries, and toast for $1.99. So a breakfast like this would be far less. But still not a bad price for downtown Pittsburgh, just overall, not entirely pleased. That's why just 2 stars...
(2)
Rob T.
Seems like one of the only spots to grab breakfast downtown aside from a chain. Good egg/meat platters (home fries were bomb!!) and awesome pancakes. No frills, no complaints, good value.
(4)
Scott D.
Good basic breakfast diner. No thrills. Eggs and meats all overdone unless you ask otherwise. No butter.
(2)
Karl R.
There don't seem to be a lot of places to get breakfast in downtown Pittsburgh. It was nice to stumble on diner-esque Cherries. Big, cheap breakfast. Typical diner waitress friendliness with a proper "don't give me crap" attitude. They mixed up our egg order. The sausage is a bit salty (maybe it's a regional thing). All 'n' all, a welcome find.
(4)
Rod H.
I came hungry and left full. My wife and I both ordered omelettes and they were decent sized and tasted good. They sell bottles of OJ and pop, and the service was good. They kept my coffee full and fresh. Small place, but not bad for breakfast.
(3)
Matthew U.
I am not so sure where all this negativity is coming from for this place. I'm in love with it. It's gritty, it's cramped, it's greasy and it's everything I imagine a diner to be when placed in a downtown area. In fact, I think that's what gives this place it's charm. When you think diner, you picture one that they depict in movies or television shows. One where the wait staff is quick with their wit, maybe a bit sarcastic too. One where you want to smell the grease from the cooking in the back. And even though Cherries doesn't have the typical diner look on the inside, it has a very unique look to define itself. When I walked in here, it was after the morning rush. It was dieing down inside and it made for pretty quick service for me. The waitress I got greeted me with a 'I'm late for my cigarette break' look, and a voice to match. The order was sent to the back and I paid promptly after wards and just sat at the counter and waited. While I waited, I thought the price I paid was a bit steep for the item I ordered. I had ordered a breakfast sandwich and nothing more. What I got was one huge honking sandwich. It's was the equivalent of two or three breakfast sandwiches at any other place in the area. When I pulled the sandwich out of the bag and it was wrapped in it's aluminum foil glory. I truly did feel like I was on a movie set diner. The toast was perfectly toasted. The eggs were cooked to griddle perfection and the sausage patty was by far one of the best I have ever had. It should be noted, that like most small eateries and restaurants in the downtown area, they have a 3 o'clock closing time. So you do need to be in the downtown area fairly early to enjoy this place. Credit cards are accepted. And this, my friends, makes my 400th review!
(4)
Pedro S.
The food was good and very inexpensive. I had the kitchen sink omelette with coffee for less than $9. The waitress was attentive but a little surly. I could hear her constantly complaining about life.
(4)
Benjamin M.
Cherries has the potential to be a decent diner in Market Square, but they don't quite deliver. I stopped here for a late breakfast and grabbed a stool at the counter. The place was packed, which isn't saying much when the max capacity is like 30. Anyway, it took awhile to order, even just to get a cup of coffee. It seemed like they had enough staff, but what they were all doing, I'm not sure. So I finally got my over-easy eggs (yolks already broken), bacon (crunch, crunch) and potatoes (eh). Oh, the toast was good. I was so hungry, I didn't even care at that point. So, I finished the meal and waited, waited, waited for my check. Thankfully, it was fairly inexpensive. I was happy to pay and leave quickly to find a real cup of coffee somewhere else.
(2)
Adam T.
An awesome place to burn an entire Saturday morning. The place is tiny, yet the staff has a tough time getting food to your table in under an hour. The French toast had an overwhelming taste of onions as it was most likely cooked on or next to the gyro on the next table. The English muffins are flown in upon order from England...that is, I assume such since it didn't make its appearance until I was paying the check. The soup was blah...I never really got to taste it because it defied the 2nd law of thermodynamics as it never chilled. Anyone who is familiar with logistics will sure to suffer a major anxiety and/or panic attack. The disorganization is beyond anything seen since computers were invented.
(1)
Stacie C.
When it comes to Cherries Diner, in my opinion, there is some good and there is some bad. The good: Breakfast all day. The menu (including breakfast and lunch options) is pretty impressive for such a small place. I ordered the egg sandwich which was prepared like a grilled cheese sandwich - buttered and grilled on both sides as opposed to just the egg, cheese and meat put in a bagel or two pieces of toast. It made for a pretty tasty sandwich. The bad: Service was a bit lacking. Not that I really needed a whole lot other than my food, but still. It would have been nice if someone had just asked if I needed anything shortly after I got my food. However, they charge for water. Sure, it's only 25 cents, but when you're charging me over $8 for a simple egg sandwich and fries, I don't see how they justify charging for water. You better believe that I took that styrofoam cup filled with ice with me. I paid for it, after all. I've noted that others mentioned Cherries does not take credit cards. Well that is no longer the case. I didn't have a bad overall experience there and I certainly struggled between 2 or 3 stars. But the bottom line is I really enjoyed the sandwich, and that outweighed the bad in my opinion.
(3)
Maher H.
It should be noted that they do take credit cards now. Cherries is a no-frills diner. The staff are very... Pittsburghese. Polite but not overly cheery. The decor and layout are simply done. There's a TV in the corner of the restaurant. In short, Cherries doesn't try to be anything fancy and it succeeds at its simplicity. I come in here for breakfast from time to time and it doesn't disappoint nor hugely impress. Good omelettes, lots of bacons. Sometimes I get a pancake. And you can get pretty much what you want for under $10.
(3)
Nestor H.
It's a classic diner and doesn't pretend to be anything else. Breakfast places seem to hard to find these days. Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, and tea were served as ordered for $6. If you want to pay three times as much for the same meal, visit one of the local hotels!
(3)
Joe T.
Ate there with wife, 2 sons and friends and about 1.5 hours later our 2.5 year old son, who had pancakes complained of a hurting belly. About 10 minutes later he vomited up his pancakes. We asked a friend who also had the pancakes and found out she was ill as well. Called Cherries and after speaking with 3 people got nowhere. 10 minutes later a fourth person from Cherries called and after explaining again what was going on was yelled at for not telling them sooner. Do not eat there.
(1)
Josh R.
It's cheap and it doesn't seem to be trying to be anything special. I ordered the "cherry bomb pancakes." What could have been an amazing dish was compromised by Cool Whip instead of real whipped cream, and canned cherries in a thick corn syrup glaze rather than fresh cherries. The pancakes themselves were great. Admittedly the whole thing was delicious, but I tend to go for higher quality ingredients in my food. The service wasn't great, either.
(2)
Darren W.
Note-NO credit cards allowed. This is a CASH ONLY establishment. I've passed this place a bunch of times whilst Downtown. Today I had to bus it, and considering it hadn't been reviewed yet, I thought I'd give it a try. Today was another first for me. I'll give ya a hint. I ate them as opposed to kissing them. Eh, so much for hidden 80's TV references. I had grits! "Please sir may I have some more." Nah not really. Gru-uuu-el. I was in "Oliver!" in junior high. Sorry. My father always told me that grits reminded him of Cream of Wheat, and he was right to think that. Butter and salt didn't help. They were just bland. Hopefully this is just a bad example of the suvvern staple, but I saw them on the menu and had to go for it y'know? Considering that there was so much I wanted to try, I ate big. So I also got a Kitchen Sink Omelet. 3 eggs, peppers, homefries, American Cheese, and bacon (all within the omelet itself), with white toast, and it was damn fine. It's been a while since I had an omelet that good. Now for my "dessert." Hey, pancakes are dessert to me ok? I thought the name "Cherries" referred to a woman's name. Nope, these people have a cherry fetish, which is preferable to having an errr... shoe fetish, infinitely better. Anyway, they unleashed The Cherry Bomb Pancake! It's like a crepe, but long and fat, stuffed with cherries and topped with whipped cream. This is why I consider pancakes dessert. It almost tasted like a shortcake. What a reward. And get this, after all I ordered, which included a water and an OJ, my bill was 13 bucks and change. The omelet was $6, the pancake $4, and I would have been satisfied with just one or the other; this place is a non-profit! If you need a good, quick breakfast on the cheap, ignore McDonald's and come here for some home cookin'. And they serve burgers and lots of different sandwiches too, even wings, so go for lunch also. There's no excuse for fast food.
(4)
Leo M.
Do better.
(2)
William E.
It wasn't that long ago that I was walking through my beloved Market Square with a co-worker early in the morning when the smell of bacon came wafting gently to my nose. It was a faint smell- so faint, in fact, that I barely recognized and indeed said to my co-worker "you know what they need in Market Square? You know what would make this THE downtown Mecca or food? An all-American, good old, greasy spoon diner." "Have you been to Cherries?" Inquired the co-worker. "Alas... I've not. What is that place? And more importantly... do they serve bacon?" Cherries is the perfect little hole-in-the-wall greasy plate, get your day started right kind of a place. Everything about this place is near-perfect: The coffee is good, the forks are cheap, there is a small counter, and a TV playing the Today Show that no one is really watching, and the staff is three old people, who are constantly bickering and fighting. I once heard the waitress (the one one in there) say to another customer "you can order that if you want, but it'll take a long time. He [i'm assuming the cook] hates making that and he is already in a terrible mood." It was at this point that the cook poked his head out of the kitchen and yelled sometime indeterminate and the waitress said "see? So what else do you want." I'm not giving this 5 stars because the food is good, but not AMAZING... but then again, it isn't supposed to be! Also the coffee comes in a styrofoam cup, not a mug and it can get crowded in the small space. Be sure to carve out an hour for breakfast... it may not take that long, but it certainly is a possibility.
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Lauren K.
This is a really basic place with a fairly large menu. They serve breakfast, burgers and sandwiches, and I think most people could find something to eat on the menu. I ordered the cheese steak and it was very good. And just so cheesesteak purists know, it came with your choice of cheese (rather than cheese whiz), with peppers, onions, and mushrooms, on a crusty sandwich bun. Our waitress was exceptonally rude. I actually thought it was quite fun. One of the people I was with asked for mayonaisse and she threw the packets onto the table, scattering them all over my place. She also discouraged questions about the menu, and I thought she was going to lose it at one point, though there was only one other table during lunch time on a Friday. They have a lunch special that offers your choice of an entree with a drink and fries for $6.00. I asked for no fries, so the waitress charged me $0.50 extra, presumably since it wasn't *really* the special. Instead of questioning the logic behind this, I took the $0.50 out of her tip. At the end of our meal, the cook (and maybe the owner?) came over to say hello and to thank us for coming in, which was nice of him, though he kept looking down my shirt. So maybe it wasn't so nice of him. Another plus is that they serve both Coke and Pepsi products. There really is something for everyone here, and I'd probably go again for breakfast. In a turtle neck. And only if I was in a decent mood.
(2)Greg W.
I love this place Except they need Real plates! Fried eggs off of styrofoam just doesn't get er done. Bring cash as plastic is a no go...
(2)Jameson B.
Let me preface this by asking what's the deal with Pittsburgh and not having a lot of breakfast places? Now onto the review. We were starving looking for a decent breakfast and not wanting to overpay for the hotel buffet, so we sought out Cherries. The reviews on here reflect the diner much more then the ones on Yelp, so don't pass this place up. It's strictly no frills, but it's what to expect of a diner. The food is good, cheap, and quick. We went on a particularly busy morning when there was a convention going on in town and the places was packed to capacity the entire time we were there. Get the early bird and fuel up for the day.
(5)Chip R.
Originally I was going to try a burger at Wingharts in Market Square for lunch today but when I got there it was closed with a sign on the door that read, "Temporarily Closed Due To Fire". Still hankering for a burger, I looked around and decided to give Cherries Diner a try. Cherries is all that you would expect from a "diner" in appearance, atmosphere and service; It has that "50's" nostilogic speak and I was greeted promptly and cheerfully. I decided to go with the Cheeseburger Bacon Combo Special (comes with fries and a can of pop). My burger came in less then ten minutes. Everything seemed great and I was enjoying the whole experience. I wanted to give this place a great review but the burger was nothing to rave about. There was nothing terribly wrong with it mind you, but it was simply bland; the burger, the lettuce, the tomato and the bun where all virtually tasteless. Even the bacon lacked flavor. A Mickey Dee's quarter pounder has more flavor than the burger I had... It's hard to image how they do that! I really wanted to like this place and I still want to like this place. I plan on going back sometime soon just to try something else (maybe the chicken steak or the grilled sausage or the fish or maybe even breakfast) and maybe boost the rating. I'm giving it a generous 3 stars simply because the service deserves it.
(3)Matt C.
The prices here are low, but maybe for a reason. The food was fine, really - what you would expect from a breakfast diner - but we had a few minor problems that cropped up as well. For example, when I called in advance to see if they had both breakfast and lunch I received a very abrupt reply and they hung up before I had finished asking questions. One of our diners ordered a sandwich that didn't say it had cheese but did come with it, which was fine but unexpected. Other than the few hiccups it would have been a four-star as the service was quick and pleasant once we arrived.
(3)Dee W.
We were fortunate to be able to grab a table for 5 of us for breakfast on a Saturday morning. We opted to try something with cherries on it (pancake with cherries) but really, there wasn't anything particularly special about the cherries. It just taked like the cherry pie preserves from a jar. Otherwise, food was just fine. Sausage links were odd in the sense that they were skinny. A decently priced ($6-7 per meal) breakfast option in downtown Pittsburgh.
(3)Kathy E.
Was visiting Pittsburgh to bring my daughter as an incoming freshman to Duquesne University. Was staying at the Wyndham Grand downtown and all I wanted was a traditional diner breakfast. Found Cherries at Market Square and I got excited. Went in there and all the employees were sitting down watching tv. Lady came over to me to take my order but sounded like a high efficiency robot. Came off extremely rude the way she was in such a hurry. She looked at me crazy when I said I wanted my bacon deep fried. Where I'm from (south central PA) this is common to get bacon truly crispy. Anyway, I got the special for $6.99. 2 eggs, homefries, bacon, and 1 pc of French toast. Everything was prepared ok but the potatoes. They were chunky, soggy, and greasy, probably were sitting awhile. Stuff was not made to order but the eggs...I waited like 5 min. for my entire order. Maybe I'm spoiled. I grew up on diner food because my mom was a server. This diner was not anything I was used to. Not to mention, where I live, you can get 2 eggs, homefries, and toast for $1.99. So a breakfast like this would be far less. But still not a bad price for downtown Pittsburgh, just overall, not entirely pleased. That's why just 2 stars...
(2)Rob T.
Seems like one of the only spots to grab breakfast downtown aside from a chain. Good egg/meat platters (home fries were bomb!!) and awesome pancakes. No frills, no complaints, good value.
(4)Scott D.
Good basic breakfast diner. No thrills. Eggs and meats all overdone unless you ask otherwise. No butter.
(2)Karl R.
There don't seem to be a lot of places to get breakfast in downtown Pittsburgh. It was nice to stumble on diner-esque Cherries. Big, cheap breakfast. Typical diner waitress friendliness with a proper "don't give me crap" attitude. They mixed up our egg order. The sausage is a bit salty (maybe it's a regional thing). All 'n' all, a welcome find.
(4)Rod H.
I came hungry and left full. My wife and I both ordered omelettes and they were decent sized and tasted good. They sell bottles of OJ and pop, and the service was good. They kept my coffee full and fresh. Small place, but not bad for breakfast.
(3)Matthew U.
I am not so sure where all this negativity is coming from for this place. I'm in love with it. It's gritty, it's cramped, it's greasy and it's everything I imagine a diner to be when placed in a downtown area. In fact, I think that's what gives this place it's charm. When you think diner, you picture one that they depict in movies or television shows. One where the wait staff is quick with their wit, maybe a bit sarcastic too. One where you want to smell the grease from the cooking in the back. And even though Cherries doesn't have the typical diner look on the inside, it has a very unique look to define itself. When I walked in here, it was after the morning rush. It was dieing down inside and it made for pretty quick service for me. The waitress I got greeted me with a 'I'm late for my cigarette break' look, and a voice to match. The order was sent to the back and I paid promptly after wards and just sat at the counter and waited. While I waited, I thought the price I paid was a bit steep for the item I ordered. I had ordered a breakfast sandwich and nothing more. What I got was one huge honking sandwich. It's was the equivalent of two or three breakfast sandwiches at any other place in the area. When I pulled the sandwich out of the bag and it was wrapped in it's aluminum foil glory. I truly did feel like I was on a movie set diner. The toast was perfectly toasted. The eggs were cooked to griddle perfection and the sausage patty was by far one of the best I have ever had. It should be noted, that like most small eateries and restaurants in the downtown area, they have a 3 o'clock closing time. So you do need to be in the downtown area fairly early to enjoy this place. Credit cards are accepted. And this, my friends, makes my 400th review!
(4)Pedro S.
The food was good and very inexpensive. I had the kitchen sink omelette with coffee for less than $9. The waitress was attentive but a little surly. I could hear her constantly complaining about life.
(4)Benjamin M.
Cherries has the potential to be a decent diner in Market Square, but they don't quite deliver. I stopped here for a late breakfast and grabbed a stool at the counter. The place was packed, which isn't saying much when the max capacity is like 30. Anyway, it took awhile to order, even just to get a cup of coffee. It seemed like they had enough staff, but what they were all doing, I'm not sure. So I finally got my over-easy eggs (yolks already broken), bacon (crunch, crunch) and potatoes (eh). Oh, the toast was good. I was so hungry, I didn't even care at that point. So, I finished the meal and waited, waited, waited for my check. Thankfully, it was fairly inexpensive. I was happy to pay and leave quickly to find a real cup of coffee somewhere else.
(2)Adam T.
An awesome place to burn an entire Saturday morning. The place is tiny, yet the staff has a tough time getting food to your table in under an hour. The French toast had an overwhelming taste of onions as it was most likely cooked on or next to the gyro on the next table. The English muffins are flown in upon order from England...that is, I assume such since it didn't make its appearance until I was paying the check. The soup was blah...I never really got to taste it because it defied the 2nd law of thermodynamics as it never chilled. Anyone who is familiar with logistics will sure to suffer a major anxiety and/or panic attack. The disorganization is beyond anything seen since computers were invented.
(1)Stacie C.
When it comes to Cherries Diner, in my opinion, there is some good and there is some bad. The good: Breakfast all day. The menu (including breakfast and lunch options) is pretty impressive for such a small place. I ordered the egg sandwich which was prepared like a grilled cheese sandwich - buttered and grilled on both sides as opposed to just the egg, cheese and meat put in a bagel or two pieces of toast. It made for a pretty tasty sandwich. The bad: Service was a bit lacking. Not that I really needed a whole lot other than my food, but still. It would have been nice if someone had just asked if I needed anything shortly after I got my food. However, they charge for water. Sure, it's only 25 cents, but when you're charging me over $8 for a simple egg sandwich and fries, I don't see how they justify charging for water. You better believe that I took that styrofoam cup filled with ice with me. I paid for it, after all. I've noted that others mentioned Cherries does not take credit cards. Well that is no longer the case. I didn't have a bad overall experience there and I certainly struggled between 2 or 3 stars. But the bottom line is I really enjoyed the sandwich, and that outweighed the bad in my opinion.
(3)Maher H.
It should be noted that they do take credit cards now. Cherries is a no-frills diner. The staff are very... Pittsburghese. Polite but not overly cheery. The decor and layout are simply done. There's a TV in the corner of the restaurant. In short, Cherries doesn't try to be anything fancy and it succeeds at its simplicity. I come in here for breakfast from time to time and it doesn't disappoint nor hugely impress. Good omelettes, lots of bacons. Sometimes I get a pancake. And you can get pretty much what you want for under $10.
(3)Nestor H.
It's a classic diner and doesn't pretend to be anything else. Breakfast places seem to hard to find these days. Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, and tea were served as ordered for $6. If you want to pay three times as much for the same meal, visit one of the local hotels!
(3)Joe T.
Ate there with wife, 2 sons and friends and about 1.5 hours later our 2.5 year old son, who had pancakes complained of a hurting belly. About 10 minutes later he vomited up his pancakes. We asked a friend who also had the pancakes and found out she was ill as well. Called Cherries and after speaking with 3 people got nowhere. 10 minutes later a fourth person from Cherries called and after explaining again what was going on was yelled at for not telling them sooner. Do not eat there.
(1)Josh R.
It's cheap and it doesn't seem to be trying to be anything special. I ordered the "cherry bomb pancakes." What could have been an amazing dish was compromised by Cool Whip instead of real whipped cream, and canned cherries in a thick corn syrup glaze rather than fresh cherries. The pancakes themselves were great. Admittedly the whole thing was delicious, but I tend to go for higher quality ingredients in my food. The service wasn't great, either.
(2)Darren W.
Note-NO credit cards allowed. This is a CASH ONLY establishment. I've passed this place a bunch of times whilst Downtown. Today I had to bus it, and considering it hadn't been reviewed yet, I thought I'd give it a try. Today was another first for me. I'll give ya a hint. I ate them as opposed to kissing them. Eh, so much for hidden 80's TV references. I had grits! "Please sir may I have some more." Nah not really. Gru-uuu-el. I was in "Oliver!" in junior high. Sorry. My father always told me that grits reminded him of Cream of Wheat, and he was right to think that. Butter and salt didn't help. They were just bland. Hopefully this is just a bad example of the suvvern staple, but I saw them on the menu and had to go for it y'know? Considering that there was so much I wanted to try, I ate big. So I also got a Kitchen Sink Omelet. 3 eggs, peppers, homefries, American Cheese, and bacon (all within the omelet itself), with white toast, and it was damn fine. It's been a while since I had an omelet that good. Now for my "dessert." Hey, pancakes are dessert to me ok? I thought the name "Cherries" referred to a woman's name. Nope, these people have a cherry fetish, which is preferable to having an errr... shoe fetish, infinitely better. Anyway, they unleashed The Cherry Bomb Pancake! It's like a crepe, but long and fat, stuffed with cherries and topped with whipped cream. This is why I consider pancakes dessert. It almost tasted like a shortcake. What a reward. And get this, after all I ordered, which included a water and an OJ, my bill was 13 bucks and change. The omelet was $6, the pancake $4, and I would have been satisfied with just one or the other; this place is a non-profit! If you need a good, quick breakfast on the cheap, ignore McDonald's and come here for some home cookin'. And they serve burgers and lots of different sandwiches too, even wings, so go for lunch also. There's no excuse for fast food.
(4)Leo M.
Do better.
(2)William E.
It wasn't that long ago that I was walking through my beloved Market Square with a co-worker early in the morning when the smell of bacon came wafting gently to my nose. It was a faint smell- so faint, in fact, that I barely recognized and indeed said to my co-worker "you know what they need in Market Square? You know what would make this THE downtown Mecca or food? An all-American, good old, greasy spoon diner." "Have you been to Cherries?" Inquired the co-worker. "Alas... I've not. What is that place? And more importantly... do they serve bacon?" Cherries is the perfect little hole-in-the-wall greasy plate, get your day started right kind of a place. Everything about this place is near-perfect: The coffee is good, the forks are cheap, there is a small counter, and a TV playing the Today Show that no one is really watching, and the staff is three old people, who are constantly bickering and fighting. I once heard the waitress (the one one in there) say to another customer "you can order that if you want, but it'll take a long time. He [i'm assuming the cook] hates making that and he is already in a terrible mood." It was at this point that the cook poked his head out of the kitchen and yelled sometime indeterminate and the waitress said "see? So what else do you want." I'm not giving this 5 stars because the food is good, but not AMAZING... but then again, it isn't supposed to be! Also the coffee comes in a styrofoam cup, not a mug and it can get crowded in the small space. Be sure to carve out an hour for breakfast... it may not take that long, but it certainly is a possibility.
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