Gene's Place To Dine Menu
Introducing Gene's Place To Dine, a cozy breakfast and brunch spot located in Cleveland, Ohio. This casual restaurant offers a wide variety of sandwiches, with many vegetarian options available. Customers rave about the attentive service, comfortable surroundings, and delicious food. The menu features classic dishes like potato pancakes and specialty sandwiches like The Marx Brothers and The Good Times. Gene's Place has a nostalgic vibe, with music from the 20s-50s playing in the background. Enjoy outdoor seating, happy hour specials, and daily breakfast specials. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly atmosphere or a spot to grab a beer with friends, Gene's Place To Dine has something for everyone. Visit Gene's for a taste of home-cooked comfort and a warm, welcoming ambiance.
Beverages
Fresh Brewed Coffee
Royal Kona blend in regular OR decaf
Hot Tea
Regular OR decaf
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
Soft Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Ginger Ale, Pink Lemonade, Raspberry Iced Tea
Club Soda
Frostie's Bottled Root Beer
Juice
Orange, Apple or Tomato - No Refill
% Milk
White OR Chocolate - No Refill
Hot Chocolate
Topped w/ whipped cream - No Refill
Milkshakes
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry or Blueberry
Thirsty Dog Labrador Lager
Thirsty Dog Citra IPA
Thirsty Dog Seasonal
Ask server for selection
Stone Cellars Chardonay
Blackstone Merlot
Sutter Home White Zinfandel
Beverages - Alcoholic
Opening Acts
Chicken Tenders
Served with choice of sauce: BBQ, Sweet n Sour, Ranch or Honey Mustard
Soft Pretzels
Warm soft pretzels with choice of sauce: Cheese, Mustard or Honey Mustard
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
With marinara for dipping
Chili
Our homemade chili baked with cheddar & sour cream. Served with crackers. (Add it to a dinner in place of soup choice for $. extra)
Hearty Vegetable (Available Everyday)
Tuscan Soup (Available Everyday)
A blend of savory herbs, tomatoes, olive oil, rice and assorted beans. Served with a roll and butter. (Add it to a dinner in place of soup choice for $. extra)
Potato With Cheese & Bacon (Available Every Tuesday)
Clam Chowder (Available Every Friday)
Soups
Breakfast - Eggs
A.M. Bagel
Breakfast sandwich with one scrambled egg, one piece of bacon and American cheese on a grilled bagel. Egg may be cooked to order, sausage and other cheeses are available (cheddar, swiss or mozzarella) upon request
A.M. Bagel (No Meat)
Breakfast sandwich with one scrambled egg and American cheese on a grilled bagel. Egg may be cooked to order and other cheeses are available (cheddar, swiss or mozzarella) upon request
Eggs & Toast
eggs and choice of toast. Country toast/English muffin/Grilled Bagel or Gluten free available at an up charge
Skillet Breakfast
eggs on a bed of homefries, strips of bacon OR sausage links & thick cut country toast. Switch to regular toast OR for an up charge Bagel/English Muffin/Gluten Free available (Add onions or peppers to homefries for $. per item)
Jack Benny
eggs, strips of bacon OR sausage links with choice of buttermilk pancakes OR toast. Pancakes may be upgraded to any other available option (blueberry, strawberry, potato etc.) for the difference in price. Country toast/English muffin/Gluten free bread available as an up charge
A.M. Start
eggs, strips of bacon, sausage links and buttermilk pancakes. Pancakes may be upgraded to any other available option (blueberry, strawberry, potato etc.) for the difference in price
Pa Kettle
eggs on corned beef hash with choice of buttermilk pancakes OR toast. Pancakes may be upgraded to any other available option (blueberry, strawberry, potato etc.) for the difference in price. Country toast/English muffin/Gluten free bread available as an up charge
Good Times
oz. ribeye steak, eggs and choice of buttermilk pancakes OR toast & homefries. Pancakes may be upgraded to any other available option (blueberry, strawberry, potato etc.) for the difference in price. Country toast/English muffin/Gluten free bread available as an up charge. Grilled onions/mushrooms for steak $. per item
French Grill
eggs, strips of bacon OR sausage links with one slice of think French toast. Gluten free bread available. Extra french toast or fruit topping available for an up charge
The Marx Brothers (No Meat)
eggs and choice of buttermilk pancakes OR toast & homefries. Pancakes may be upgraded to any other available option (blueberry, strawberry, potato etc.) for the difference in price. Country toast/English muffin/Gluten free bread available as an up charge
The Marx Brothers (With Choice Of Meat)
eggs and choice of buttermilk pancakes OR toast & homefries. Included is choice of ONE of our meats: Bacon, Sausage, Ham or Ground Beef. Pancakes may be upgraded to any other available option (blueberry, strawberry, potato etc.) for the difference in price. Country toast/English muffin/Gluten free bread available as an up charge
Spirit Of St. Louis
eggs, strips of bacon, sausage links with toast & homefries. Country toast/English muffin/Gluten free bread available as an up charge
Breakfast BLT
Triple decker BLT on buttered toast with an overhard egg and American cheese
Porky Pig (W/ Pancakes OR Toast & Homefries)
Sausage and cheddar cheese. Pancakes may be upgraded to any other available option (blueberry, strawberry, potato etc.) for the difference in price. Country toast/English muffin/Gluten free bread available as an up charge
Edgar Bergen (W/ Pancakes OR Toast & Homefries)
Our redskin potatoes, grilled onions, green peppers and a strip of bacon. Add cheese for $. - Pancakes may be upgraded to any other available option (blueberry, strawberry, potato etc.) for the difference in price. Country toast/English muffin/Gluten free bread available as an up charge
Cary Grant (W/ Pancakes OR Toast & Homefries)
Ham and cheddar cheese. Pancakes may be upgraded to any other available option (blueberry, strawberry, potato etc.) for the difference in price. Country toast/English muffin/Gluten free bread available as an up charge
Eisenhower (W/ Pancakes OR Toast & Homefries)
Mushrooms and cheddar cheese. Pancakes may be upgraded to any other available option (blueberry, strawberry, potato etc.) for the difference in price. Country toast/English muffin/Gluten free bread available as an up charge
Western (W/ Pancakes OR Toast & Homefries)
Ham, green peppers and grilled onions. Add cheese for $. - Pancakes may be upgraded to any other available option (blueberry, strawberry, potato etc.) for the difference in price. Country toast/English muffin/Gluten free bread available as an up charge
Frittata (W/ Pancakes OR Toast & Homefries)
All Veggies! With green peppers, grilled onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and cheddar cheese. Pancakes may be upgraded to any other available option (blueberry, strawberry, potato etc.) for the difference in price. Country toast/English muffin/Gluten free bread available as an up charge
Breakfast - Omelettes
Breakfast - Famous Made From Scratch Pancakes
Original Buttermilk () Or ()
Available a la carte
Silver Dollar () Or ()
Available a la carte
Potato () Or ()
(served with apple sauce & sour cream) Available a la carte
Strawberries N Glaze () Or ()
Available a la carte
Fresh Blueberry () Or ()
(Fresh berries inside and served with a cup of blueberry compote) Available a la carte
Chocolate Chip () Or ()
Available a la carte
Pecan Short () Or ()
Available a la carte
Bacon Short Stack () Or ()
Available a la carte
Plain (With Butter & Syrup)
Topped
Choose one of the following: Strawberries n glaze, fresh blueberries, chocolate chips, pecans or bacon. Choice of two or more for an up charge
Breakfast - Belgian Waffle
Breakfast - French Toast (Gluten Free available at an up charge)
() Or ()
Available a la carte - Try adding strawberries OR blueberries for $. each
Order Of Topped
Your Choice of Strawberries n Glaze OR Blueberry compote - Available a la carte
Order Of Plain
Available a la carte
Breakfast - Crepes
Breakfast - Sides
Toast
White, wheat, rye or Sourdough
Gluten Free Toast
Country Toast
Grilled Bagel
English Muffin
Fresh Baked Muffin
Ask server for todays selection
Homefries
Fresh red skinned potatoes, sliced, seasoned and grilled
Egg A La Carte
Egg beaters are available for ANY meal with eggs - $. extra per egg
Bacon () Sausage () Or Ham
Corned Beef Hash
Hot Oatmeal
Served w/ milk & brown sugar. Add fresh blueberries, nuts or raisins at an up charge
Assorted Cold Cereal
Ask server for todays selection
Fresh Tossed Green Salad
Topped with cheese, tomato and cucumber. With choice of dressing and a dinner roll
Frisco Chicken Salad
Mixed greens with diced chicken tenders, hard boiled egg, tomatoes, cucumbers, pecans & cheddar cheese. With choice of dressing and either a dinner roll OR todays muffin. Substitute grilled chicken for $.
Frisco Salad (No Chicken)
Same as above minus the chicken tenders
Gypsy Rose Salad
Mixed greens with sautéed strips of seasoned sirloin steak with tomatoes, cucumbers and cheddar cheese. With choice of dressing and either a dinner roll OR todays muffin
Tina Tuna Salad
Mixed greens topped with a scoop of our fresh tuna salad, tomatoes and cucumbers. With choice of dressing and either a dinner roll OR todays muffin
Salads
Lunch - Sandwiches
The Flapper
Battered cod, deep fried and served on a bun. Add lettuce, tomato or cheese for an up charge
Lon Chaney
Warm grilled flatbread served open face with choice of spicy chicken OR steak. Topped with grilled onions, tomatoes, lettuce and cheddar cheese. Sour cream and salsa on the side
Gene Kelly
Sirloin strips grilled with onions & mushrooms on a garlic grilled hoagie roll. Add cheese for $.
Mickey Mouse
Simple grilled cheese on white bread. Change out the bread or cheese at no charge
Lana Turner
Classic BLT with mayo on triple decker white toast
George Raft
Turkey club with bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on triple decker white toast
Dixie Club
Classic BLT with a oz cheese burger built in. With mayo on triple decker white toast
Charles Boyer
Club croissant with roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo
Barbary Coast
Roasted turkey, lettuce and tomato served cold on white bread
Audrey Hepburn
Shaved turkey, American cheese, bacon and tomato on grilled sourdough bread
Mae West
Breaded chicken tenders, American cheese, bacon and tomato on grilled sourdough
Parm Melt
Breaded chicken tenders, mozzarella cheese and our spaghetti sauce on garlic grilled sourdough
Reuben
Lean corned beef, sauerkraut and swiss cheese on grilled rye. With choice of thousand island OR horseradish
Turkey Reuben
Shaved turkey, sauerkraut and swiss cheese on grilled rye. With choice of thousand island OR horseradish
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Fresh tuna salad on choice of bread with lettuce. Add tomato for $. - Upgrade to a croissant for $
Tuna Melt
Fresh tuna salad grilled with choice of cheese and bread
Famous Open Faces
Choice of hot turkey OR tender pot roast served over white bread with mashed potatoes and gravy over all. With applesauce on the side
Pretzel Bun/Croissant/Gluten Free Add On
Swap any existing bread or bun on ANY sandwich or burger for an up charge
Dick Tracy
Classic American cheese on a grilled bun with pickle on the side. Add lettuce, tomato, onion or bacon for an up charge (choice of half pound burger OR oz grilled chicken)
Bob Hope
Grilled mushrooms, bacon and swiss cheese on a grilled bun with pickle on the side. Add lettuce, tomato or onion for an up charge (choice of half pound burger OR oz grilled chicken)
Marlon Brando
Raw onions, bacon, tomato and swiss cheese on grilled sourdough with pickle on the side (choice of half pound burger OR oz grilled chicken)
The Houdini
American cheese and mushrooms on grilled sourdough with pickle on the side. Add lettuce, tomato, onion or bacon for an up charge (choice of half pound burger OR oz grilled chicken)
The Lone Ranger
Bacon, cheddar cheese, BBQ and French fried onions and a grilled bun with pickle on the side (choice of half pound burger OR oz grilled chicken)
The Zhivago
Mushrooms and sour cream w/ chives on a grilled bun with pickle on the side. Add lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon or cheese for an up charge (choice of half pound burger OR oz grilled chicken)
John Dillinger
Onions and swiss cheese on grilled rye with pickle on the side. Add lettuce, tomato or bacon for an up charge (choice of half pound burger OR oz grilled chicken)
Marilyn Monroe
Cajun spices, roasted peppers, onions and mozzarella on a grilled bun with pickle on the side. Add tomato or bacon for an up charge (choice of half pound burger OR oz grilled chicken)
Pretzel Bun/Croissant/Gluten Free Add On
Swap any existing bread or bun on ANY sandwich or burger for an up charge
Lunch - Burgers/Chicken
Lunch - Sides
Potato Chips
French Fries
Seasoned Curly Fries
Daily Vegetable
Applesauce
Onion Rings
Breaded Zucchini
Sweet Potato Fries
Special Spuds
Red skin potatoes quartered and deep fried. Topped with a seasoning and sour cream on the side
Baked Potato
Served with butter and sour cream
Mashed Potatoes
Served with gravy
Sophia Loren
Penne pasta topped with our homemade meat sauce OR marinara sauce. Served with garlic toast and choice of salad OR soup
Valentino
Penne pasta baked with our homemade meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with garlic toast and choice of salad OR soup
Pizza-Penne
A skillet of penne pasta baked with sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, our homemade meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with garlic toast and choice of salad OR soup
Godfather
Parmesan -n- crumb crusted grilled chicken breast baked with our homemade meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. With a side of penne pasta. Served with garlic toast and choice of salad OR soup
Dinner - Pasta Fa You
Dinner - Seafood
Captain Hook
Half pound of fantail fried shrimp, breaded with panko crumbs. Served with a dinner roll and choice of TWO from the following - Potato, Rice, Vegetable, Salad OR Soup
Errol Flynn
Garlic -n- herb grilled tilapia. Served with a dinner roll and choice of TWO from the following - Potato, Rice, Vegetable, Salad OR Soup
Spencer Tracy
Garlic -n- herb grilled salmon. Served with a dinner roll and choice of TWO from the following - Potato, Rice, Vegetable, Salad OR Soup
The Orca
Battered and fried cod. Served with a dinner roll and choice of TWO from the following - Potato, Rice, Vegetable, Salad OR Soup
Clark Gable
Our homemade meatloaf topped with gravy. Served with a dinner roll and choice of TWO from the following - Potato, Rice, Vegetable, Salad OR Soup
Gary Cooper
Liver with grilled onions and a strip of bacon. Served with a dinner roll and choice of TWO from the following - Potato, Rice, Vegetable, Salad OR Soup
Jimmy Stewart
oz. chopped ground sirloin with grilled onions. Served with a dinner roll and choice of TWO from the following - Potato, Rice, Vegetable, Salad OR Soup
Orson Welles
Tender pot roast with gravy. Served with a dinner roll and choice of TWO from the following - Potato, Rice, Vegetable, Salad OR Soup
Guy Lombardo
Set of bone-in pork chops, hand breaded or charbroiled. Served with a dinner roll and choice of TWO from the following - Potato, Rice, Vegetable, Salad OR Soup
Don Knotts
oz. boneless skinless charbroiled chicken breast. Served with a dinner roll and choice of TWO from the following - Potato, Rice, Vegetable, Salad OR Soup
James Cagney
oz. charbroiled ribeye steak. Served with a dinner roll and choice of TWO from the following - Potato, Rice, Vegetable, Salad OR Soup
Dinner - Features
Shirley Temple (children under )
All Meals Below Include One Small Beverage (No Refill)
Egg, Toast & Bacon
One egg any style with choice of toast. Sausage may be substituted for bacon AND one buttermilk pancake may be in place of the toast
Silver Dollar Pancakes
Set of
Grilled Cheese & Fries
Fries may be substituted with a vegetable or applesauce for an up charge
Hamburger & Fries
Add cheese for $. - Fries may be substituted with a vegetable or applesauce for an up charge
Chicken Tenders & Fries
Choice of sauce. Fries may be substituted with a vegetable or applesauce for an up charge
Fish & Fries
One piece of battered cod. Fries may be substituted with a vegetable or applesauce for an up charge
Penne With Meat Sauce
Marinara sauce available as well
With A Dinner Roll And Choice Of TWO From The Following - Potato, Rice, Vegetable, Salad OR Soup
Liver & Onions
One piece of grilled liver with onions and a strip of bacon
Pork Chop
One bone-in pork chop hand breaded or charbroiled
Pot Roast
Tender pot roast with gravy
Fried Fish
Battered and fried mild white fish
Chopped Sirloin
oz. chopped ground sirloin with grilled onions
Chicken Tenders
Choice of sauce
George Burns (adults over )
Dessert
Brownie Sundae
Bakery brownie warmed and topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, whipped cream and a cherry
Cheesecake (Plain)
Creamy cheesecake with a buttery graham crust
Cheesecake (Topped)
With whipped cream and either strawberries OR blueberry glaze
Classic Apple Pie (Plain)
Baked with a flaky crust and served warm
Classic Apple Pie (A La Mode)
Assorted Sundaes/Cream Pies/Cakes
Ask server for todays options
