August 2025 | Vol. 7 Iss. 8
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Millcreek
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From breakfast to dessert: A Millcreek culinary journey By Jolene Croasmun | j.croasmun@mycityjournals.com
A dining journey at old and new places in Millcreek with some very particular young patrons. Editor’s note: In this special edition you’ll find articles related to all things food. illcreek has so many delightful eating establishments to choose from for even the most discerning palates. The tasting crew, which consisted of this reporter, a 10-year-old girl and her 6-year-old sister, set out to find four different restaurants in Millcreek. One for breakfast, one for lunch, one for dinner and by popular demand by the youngest member, one for dessert! Some of the criteria used in our selection was that each place had to be kid friendly, modestly priced and located in Millcreek.
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Breakfast
Over the Counter is the place where our group decided to eat breakfast. This diner is a staple in Millcreek right off of 3300 South and has been in business since 1985. It’s a friendly place that attracts families, friends, coworkers and appeals to boomers, Gen X, millennials, Gen Z and Gen alpha. Basically, all generations love this place. Ten year old Lily ordered the spicy sausage hash with sourdough bread and said, “It was very spicy and really good!” We were also served hot coffee, a Shirley Temple along with a tasty green omelet which included avocado, greens, artichokes, feta and came with a side of real breakfast potatoes. “We serve breakfast and lunch. We have really good sandwiches and cheeseburgers. We are open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. seven days a week and we are busy all the Continued page 5
The green omelet has avocado and artichokes along with real potatoes on the side served with hot coffee (if you desire) to help start your day. (Jolene Croasmun/City Journals)
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