Easter in Erie means bunches of brunches. Here's where you can go to find them
One of the best parts of Easter in America, right up there with going to church and breaking eggs, is gathering around mid-day for a special meal next to a groaning board full of rich food that's salty, sweet and luscious. In other words — brunch. Several restaurants around town don't want you slaving over the stove on this extra-special holiday on April 17, and we've been searching for them like well-hidden eggs stuffed with chocolate and jelly beans.
Here's what we found in case you were wondering and would like to make a reservation. Also, please share the list with friends and let me (Jennie Geisler) know about any I missed. Either way, if you're going to make a reservation, make the reservation soon. Getting a table at any of these purveyors of deliciousness will only grow to be more difficult as Mr. E. Bunny hops closer.
Note: We also included the whereabouts of egg hunts in the area this weekend for those searching for more Easter fun.
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Easter brunches
Cloud 9, 25 E. 10th St.: Seatings available at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Reserve by calling 814-870-9007 or online through TOCK at www.exploretock.com/cloud9erie. Reservations are available for one to 12 diners, with a $10 per-person deposit. Cost, $38 for adults, $13 for children 5-10 and free for 5 and younger.
Colony Pub and Grille, 2670 W. Eighth St. Three menus are in effect, one includes several appetizers and entrees a la carte, such as shrimp cocktail or leg of lamb. Two Easter buffet menus are available, one for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and another from 3 to 8 p.m. Cost for Easter buffet is $28.99 for adults, $13.99 for children 3 to 10 and free for younger than 3. Pickup and delivery are also available. Please preorder full dinners by April 13. Call 814-838-2162 for reservations.
The Cork, 900 West Erie Plaza Drive. Sunday brunch menu in effect 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (live music from Monica Lewis) and Easter dinner menu in effect from 4 to 8 p.m. Make reservations at cork1794.com/reservations/.
Madeline's, 8844 Route 18 Cranesville. Easter buffet as well as a special dinner available, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Buffet is $26.99 for adults, $12.99 for children 12 and younger. Reservations only. Call 814-402-1075.
Molly Brannigan's, 506 State St., is offering Easter Brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Make reservations & view Molly's brunch menu here.
Oliver's, 130 E. Front St. Several Easter-themed menu specials in addition to its regular menu. Open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Call 814-920-9666 for reservations. For information, visit oliversrooftop.com/menu.
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Peek'n Peak, 1405 Olde Road, Clymer, New York. Seatings between 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Reservations are required by calling 716-355-5111. Adults $44.95, children 6-11, $24.95, 5 and younger, free. For more information, visit www.pknpk.com/event/easter-holiday-buffet/.
Riverside Brewing Co., 1 Fountain St., Cambridge Springs. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults, $29; $10 for children 4 to 12; 3 and younger, free. For reservations, call 814-813-5005 during business hours or visit www.riversidebrewing.co/home.
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Sheraton Bayfront, 55 West Bay Drive. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults, $40; kids 7 to 12, $21; 6 and younger, free. Call for reservations, 814-240-7263.
Skunk 'n' Goat Tavern, 17 W. Main St., North East. Brunch menu, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Easter dinner menu in effect from 4 to 8 p.m. Make reservations by calling 814-347-9078, or visit https://skunkandgoattavern.com/reservations/
Taste of Love, Flagship City Food Hall, 22 North Park Row. Southern-style brunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Contact Jennie Geisler at jgeisler@timesnews.com. Follow her on Twitter @ETNgeisler.
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