Patti’s Pizza

Patti’s Pizza

If you’re in search of local pizza restaurants and want to support small businesses in the area, Patti’s Pizza might be the place you’re looking for! With locations on both the west side and the east side, this multi-generational family pizza shop has been serving up fresh pizzas, subs, and salads daily for decades.

Location:

Patti’s Pizza has two locations in Erie, PA, but the one we visited is located at 3403 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16506. Patti’s Pizza is open from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily, but holiday hours will differ. It’s conveniently located by McDowell High School, so it’s a great place to grab a snack after school or grab an early dinner after picking up your kids, or even a late dinner after a sporting event.

Property Description:

This is a pizza and sub shop with a counter placed almost directly in front of you as you walk in. To your right, you will see a set of French doors that open into a lovely dining area, in case you would like to eat inside of the restaurant. To the left of the counter, you’ll find chips and other small snack bags, as well as cold drinks, such as grape soda and other various flavors. Patti’s has built their reputation on quality and consistency, and it’s no surprise that the recipes haven’t changed in years. They’ve found what works and they keep it simple for their patrons.

What to Do:

If you enjoy a good piece of pizza, this is the place for you. With crust that’s nice and crisp on the edges to its cheesy goodness all the way into the center, we think Patti’s boasts some excellent pizza. Their toppings include cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, onion, banana peppers, sweet peppers, black olives, sausage, meatballs, ham, bacon, and anchovies. They also offer a few specialty pizzas like chicken bacon ranch and vegetarian.

If you’re not into pizza but still want to try out Patti’s, they offer 19 different subs, 7 different salads, wings, pepperoni balls, and pizza balls. Click here to check out their full menu.

Cheese Pizza
Turkey Sub

You can order your food as take out, or you can enjoy it in their dining room, which is to your right after you walk in. We love that Patti’s Pizza has a dining space; we believe it makes this a great go-to spot for anyone in the area to come have lunch or dinner.

Dining Room

Who Can Go:

Anyone can enjoy the deliciousness of this local pizza place in Erie, PA. It is easily accessible for all people. They also have a simple operation, so unless it’s something big like Super Bowl Sunday pizza you are after, you can usually call in an order for pickup and have it ready within about 10 to 15 minutes. This is why you can stand there for just a few minutes and see what feels like dozens of customers coming in for pickup orders or a quick lunch, and the food is simple enough, yet creative enough, that young and old alike can find something great to eat in Erie, PA.

Final Thoughts:

When trying to choose a local pizza place in Erie, PA, we recommend giving Patti’s a try! We really enjoyed their pizza and subs. They serve great food and are so conveniently located on both the east and west sides of Erie.

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[Editor’s note: Please be aware that we are not affiliated with Patti’s Pizza in any way. This is true of all of our posts. We simply enjoy wandering around the Erie area as we know finding what to do in Erie, PA can be hard.]

Chautauqua Park

Chautauqua Park

Our quest to find the perfect sunst watching destination brought us to Chautauqua Park. If you’re looking for parks in Erie, PA, the simplicity and beautiful views of Chautauqua Park may be perfect for you.

Location:

Chautauqua Park is located at Lakeside Drive and Chautauqua Boulevard, Erie, PA 16511.

Great spot to watch the sun go down

Property Description:

This has a very “park like” setting, with a picnic pavilion and plenty of benches to sit on so that you can relax and enjoy the view of beautiful Lake Erie. The park is open from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.

There is a small parking lot located on the edge of the park right at the meeting of Lakeside Drive and Chautauqua Boulevard, but there are not many spaces, so be aware of that if you plan on meeting up with a large group.

What to Do:

Chautauqua Park is a great place to watch the sunset in Erie, PA, and in fact, the reason we visited in the first place. However, once there, we realized that the park had more to offer.

This would be a great place to come to for a family gathering, a meet up with friends, or a simple date. Because of the picnic pavilion and tables provided, we thought it might be a good place to bring a meal, hang out, and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you.

Picnic pavilion and other seating

There is a utility road with access to a creek, but you cannot get into the water. It is, however, a nice place to enjoy the views of the lake.

Creek Access

Clearly, watching the sunset from this location can be stunning. The park provides several benches that allow you to take a load off your feet and watch the beauty that is an Erie sunset. If you enjoy photography, this would be a great place to post up for the evening and capture some beautiful photos.

Sunset

Who Can Go:

We think this park is very accessible by anyone, except if you’d like to walk down to the actual shoreline. There at stairs to get down, but they are built into the earth and very, very steep. One of us was brave enough to venture down and take some photos.

Yep. This is how you get down to the beach.

If you’re looking for beach glass in Erie, this might be the perfect park for you as we found a ton of it on the shoreline at the beach. You do have to walk down steep steps, but if you’re an adventurer and enjoy collecting or crafting with beach glass, this could be a great spot for you!

Pets are welcome at Chautauqua Park, but be sure to keep them on a leash and clean up after them!

Final Thoughts:

We enjoyed Chautauqua Park, especially as an option to go to when wanting to watch the sunset in Erie, PA. This is not a place to swim, so if that’s what you’re looking to do, we would advise to steer clear of this location. It’s a park we think would be great to spend a little bit of time at, whether you want to just take in the beauty of your surroundings, or enjoy a simple meal in the picnic pavillion.

Sunset view from a park bench

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Legacy Village

Legacy Village

Wandering Beyond Erie! If you’re looking for a shopping center in Beachwood, OH, Legacy Village could be the one to meet your needs!

Location:

Legacy Village is located at 25001 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, OH, 44124. It’s super close to Cleveland Clinic’s Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center, making it a great stop for those traveling to Cleveland Clinic.

Click here for directions to and a map of this shopping center in the Cleveland, OH area.

Property Description:

This property is set up as one of a kind shopping in Beachwood, Ohio. With numerous storefronts, you can walk along the brick pathways as you take in the colorful flowers and enjoy the music playing through the speakers outside. As a side note, the kids loved the music; random “dance mode” (people who watch ‘Bluey’ may understand this reference) parties broke out when they heard an upbeat song.

Merchants Mrkt. Cleveland

Things to Do:

There are so many things to do at Legacy Village! You can shop major retailers or small businesses, enjoy food and dine at one of the many restaurants, hit the gym, go furniture shopping, get your nails done, go grocery shopping, check out a gallery, or even listen to live music! Legacy Village has something for everyone!

High end shops such as White House Black Market and Lilly Pulitzer will leave you looking fabulous, while local shops such as Merchants Mrkt. Cleveland will allow you to purchase handmade items made locally. And if you’re looking for furniture stores in Cleveland, stores such as Lovesac, Ethan Allen, and Crate&Barrel will surely satisfy your home goods needs!

White House Black Market Interior

Food in Legacy Village is plentiful, including the ever popular Starbucks and Chipotle. I’m not going to lie, I enjoyed a Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher as we walked around. Bar Louie, The Cheesecake Factory, and California Pizza Kitchen are great casual sit down options, while The Capital Grill and The Melting Pot provide more of a romantic evening out or a memorable night for your group. Check out the Legacy Village website for more food options on your visit!

One of our favorite things about Legacy Village is the outdoor space. It’s huge and full of seating. You can Instagram your trip to Legacy Village with a Polaroid style photo booth, or just enjoy the beautiful foliage and brick pathways.

#discoverlegacy

If you’re looking for live music in Cleveland, check out Legacy Live! Every Saturday from July 10-September 11, 2021 from 5-8 p.m. the Stage on the Lawn (located near Bar Louie and California Pizza) hosts live music from a variety of genres!

Who Can Go:

This is a beautiful outdoor center, and all are welcome. Brick pathways and cement make it very easy to push a stroller or wheelchair. Elevators are located in every area that has a second level location.

We recommend checking the signs in the store and restaurant windows before you enter; some places are currently requiring masks for all, no matter your vaccination status.

Lilly Pulitzer

Final Thoughts:

Overall, we were pleased with our visit to this shopping center in Beachwood, OH. We did, however, see quite a few empty storefronts available for rent. Hopefully these will repopulate soon, as this is a beautiful shopping, dining, and lifestyle center that many used to frequent pre-pandemic.

We would definitely recommend stopping by Legacy Village if you’re ever in the area, as it’s a great place to hang out, dine, and shop in Beachwood, OH. It’s definitely a great place to wander around, but make sure to check out their website to determine if they have what you’re looking for if your needs are specific!

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[Editor’s note: Please be aware that we are not affiliated with Legacy Village in any way. This is true of all of our posts. We simply enjoy wandering around Erie as we know finding what to do in the Erie, PA area can be hard.]

5 Places to Get Ice Cream in Erie, PA

5 Places to Get Ice Cream in Erie, PA

The weather is warm, sometimes too warm, so we decided to bring you 5 places to get ice cream in Erie, PA. Check one out, or check all of them out!

Creamland

6221 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA 16506

Creamland is typically known for it’s delicious Perry’s Ice Cream! To go along with their ice cream, they offer sundaes, floats, and banana splits.

Click here for more info!

Mr. Shivers

11220 Old Route 19 N, Waterford, PA 16441

Mr. Shivers scoops out Perry’s Ice Cream, boasting 30 flavor choices on our last trip there! We love that this stand also has a menu that’s fit for lunch or dinner, so if you want to enjoy a meal and then go back and get some ice cream for dessert, this may be a great location for you!

Click here for more info!

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Main Street Cakery Café

2900 Copperleaf Drive, Erie, PA 16509

If you’re looking for a cold treat, The Cakery offers Ashby’s Sterling Ice Cream. On the day we went, they offered 12 flavor choices, including Raspberry Chip Cheesecake and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup. This is a café style restaurant which also serves meals, with a bakery and coffee counter located directly inside the entrance. The Cakery would be a great choice if you’d like to enjoy a sit down meal before your ice cream treat! Upon walking in, the ice cream selections will be to your left. Seating is located both to the left and to the right, and also outside.

Click here for more info!

The Double Dipper

5320 Buffalo Road, Erie, PA 16510

This is a great place to get ice cream in Erie, PA! They serve Perry’s Ice Cream, and when we visited they had 14 different flavors, so there’s bound to be a flavor for everyone to enjoy! Along with Perry’s Ice Cream, The Double Dipper offers milkshakes, soft serve cones, dippers, build your own sundae, ice cream sandwiches, root beer floats, and slushies.

Click here for more info!

Whippy Dip

2527 Chestnut Street, Erie, PA 16502

They serve fantastic soft serve ice cream! If you enjoy soft serve, this is an awesome location for you to visit. They also have shakes, snowstorms, slushies, and bakery items. And cold desserts are not their only forte, Whippy Dip also serves several savory items!

Click here for more info!

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[Editor’s note: Please be aware that we are not affiliated with any of these businesses in any way. This is true of all of our posts. We simply enjoy wandering around the Erie area as we know finding what to do in Erie, PA can be hard.]