Old Town Erie, four minutes away.
Briggs Street is a walkable historic downtown — many buildings over 100 years old — with a genuinely good food, coffee, and shop scene. Here's a taste of what's minutes from the front door.
Craft cidery & brewpub in a restored 1889 mercantile — artisan pizza and house-smoked BBQ. Family-friendly.
Craft beer taproom in a 100-year-old home, with a shaded beer garden out back.
Ramen, tacos and tiki cocktails with a rooftop patio — a genuine local favorite.
Award-winning Cajun/Creole breakfast and lunch — beignets and big biscuits, since 1980.
Farm-to-table New American fine dining with a craft cocktail bar, in a rustic-elegant historic building.
Tapas and Mediterranean plates, fully gluten-free, with a heated rooftop patio overlooking downtown.
Casual American bar and grill — burgers, wings, and game-day TVs.
Local roaster and cafe — billed as "Erie's living room."
Bright downtown coffee shop for espresso, pastries, and sparkling water on tap.
Wine and whiskey bar with trivia nights, tastings and private events, on the corner of Briggs.
Family-owned e-bike shop and service center, steps from the Coal Creek Trail.
Curated kids' toy store with STEM toys, art classes and camps — a great family stop.
Independent bookstore and record shop, with stickers, notebooks and gifts.
Wapos (Mexican) · Echo Brewing & Pizzeria (brewpub + pizza) · Sweets (ice cream, attached to The Old Mine) — plus new spots opening as downtown grows.