If you want a great breakfast, with a generous side of hospitality, then you should probably make a trip to The Bemus Point Inn, if you haven’t already.

It’s a safe bet why the Bemus Point Inn, 4958 Main St., was voted 2023 Best of the Best for breakfast in Chautauqua County.

When patrons walk in, the immediate at-home atmosphere descends upon them. Whether with friends at a table in the spacious dining room or seated alone at the counter, patrons know they will be taken care of during their stay.

“It’s our people,” co-owner Laurie Miller said of her waitstaff and cooks. “It’s a place like no other. The number one thing is the feeling people get when they come here. They just feel at home. And our team is so friendly and so wonderful.”

Mark Bellitto, left, of Ohio, gives his order to Lindsay Coons, at The Bemus Point Inn.

Bill Makuch of Fredonia said he comes to the restaurant at least once a week when he is in Jamestown for business. Recently, while at the restaurant, he ordered a hot tea, and a No. 11: two eggs, hash browns, toast, and bacon or sausage.

Laurie Miller said of the breakfast items, the cinnamon buns, the breakfast bowl, and the five eggs benedict dishes: traditional, veggie, southwest, ham and tomato, and Irish.

— Traditional: grilled Canadian bacon and poached eggs on an English muffin topped with hollandaise sauce.

— Veggie: grilled tomato slices, mushrooms, spinach, and poached eggs on an English muffin topped with Hollandaise sauce and scallions.

— Southwest: sausage patties, fresh salsa and poached eggs on an English muffin topped with Hollandaise sauce and scallions.

Bill Makuch, of Fredonia, looks at a menu at the Bemus Point Inn. P-J photo by Michael Zabrodsky

— Ham and Tomato: grilled ham and tomato slices, poached eggs on an English muffin topped with Hollandaise sauce and scallions.

— Irish: grilled corn beef hash and poached eggs on an English muffin topped with Hollandaise sauce.

“All of our eggs Benedicts are big sellers. People love them,” Laurie added.

Laurie described the establishment as a place where family gatherings are held, and where people come to meet people.

But Laurie cannot operate the Bemus Point Inn all alone, so she relies on her crew. During the day, the front-of-house manager is Lindsay Coons, the back-of-house manager is Kevin Miller, the baker is Joan Miller, and the line cook is Tayler Moore. At night, the front-of-house manager is Danny Miller, the head chef is Dave Miller, and the sous chef is Darrin Pocza.

Pictured are staff members at the Bemus Point Inn. In front, from left, are Katie Braund, Joan Miller, and Amy Jo Catlett. In back, from left, are Danae Wilson, Alyssa Russo, Lindsay Coons, Laurie Miller, and Danny Miller. P-J photo by Michael Zabrodsky

Laurie Miller has co-owned the restaurant with her husband, Dave, since June of 2009. But Miller said she did not choose the restaurant, rather it chose her and her husband.

“I think we are meant to be here,” she said.

“They’re the most hardworking and caring people I have ever seen. They have poured their hearts into customer service, and passion for food into their restaurant and it shows,” Coons said about the owners.

Laurie Miller noted that the previous owner wanted someone that would love the place like she did.

“And we do,” Laurie said. “Bemus Point is an amazing community. People take care of each other here. It’s just a great place to be. We are fortunate to be here.”

Coons shares Laurie’s view. “We have the most amazing customers. We spend more time with them, than our families and they have become our family. I can’t even begin to tell you how amazing they treat us. We have been honored to be invited to their family events.”

Aside from being voted best restaurant for breakfast, Laurie said, they have begun to serve dinners as well.

The Bemus Point Inn is open year round. Its hours are Wednesday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday hours are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays the establishment is closed.

For more information, and to view menus visit bemuspointinn.com or call 716-386-2221.