Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Tipp City, Ohio, Sam & Ethel’s is a cherished local landmark delivering nostalgic charm, warm hospitality, and timeless American comfort food. Known far and wide for its generous portions, friendly staff, and retro small-town vibe, this cozy spot is a favorite stop for locals and travelers alike looking for exceptional home-style breakfast and lunch favorites.
Essential Information
| Detail | Information |
| Address | 120 E Main St, Tipp City, OH 45371, United States |
| Phone | +1 937-667-0113 |
| Online & Socials | Official Facebook Page |
Operating Hours
| Day | Active Hours |
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Service, Accessibility, and Amenities
| Feature Category | Details |
| Service Options | Dine-in, Takeout, Onsite Table & Counter Service (No Delivery) |
| Atmosphere & Vibe | Casual, Cozy, Historic Hometown Diner, Quiet & Family-Friendly |
| Accessibility | Space constraints inside; step-free navigation may require assistance |
| Parking Options | Free street parking (first-come, first-served) and nearby free parking lots |
| Accepted Payments | Credit Cards, Debit Cards, NFC Mobile Payments |
| Family Amenities | Kids’ menu options available, high chairs available |
Why Visit? Key Highlights
- Legendary Plate-Sized Pancakes: Renowned for massive, fluffy pancakes stacked high, including popular chocolate chip, blueberry, and pecan variations.
- Classic Comfort Food Classics: Popular dishes include the Main Street Skillet, Canal Lock #15, savory sausage gravy and biscuits, loaded hash browns, and house-made dill dip with fresh chips.
- Warm Small-Town Hospitality: Welcoming service that makes visitors feel like family, perfect for a cozy morning meal or interstate road trip pit stop.
- Generous Portions & Value: Dishes are served fresh and fast with incredible portion sizes to fuel your morning.
- Homemade Treats: Sweet additions include house-baked pies and fresh waffles to complete any breakfast or brunch.
Menu & Offerings
Town Favorites & Breakfast Specialties
| Item Name | Description |
| Uptown | Two eggs prepared to order with choice of bacon, sausage, ham, or bologna, served with toast. |
| Downtown | Two eggs with choice of bacon, sausage, or ham, served alongside hash browns and toast. |
| Sam’s Favorite | Two eggs paired with corned beef hash and toast. |
| Breakfast Burrito | Scrambled eggs mixed with ham, bacon, or sausage, onions, green peppers, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla, served with salsa and sour cream. |
| Main Street Skillet | Two eggs with hash browns and crumbled bacon, smothered in sausage gravy and topped with cheese, served with toast. |
| Smoked Chop | Bone-in smoked pork chop served with two eggs, hash browns, and choice of toast. |
| Ethel’s Plate | Two eggs, one biscuit topped with sausage gravy, with choice of bacon, sausage, or ham, and toast. |
| Sausage Gravy & Biscuits | Generous portion of house sausage gravy served over freshly baked biscuits. |
| Canal Lock #15 | Sausage gravy over two biscuits, served with hash browns and choice of bacon, sausage, or ham. |
| The Tipp City | Two eggs with choice of bacon, sausage, or ham, served with two Silver Dollar Pancakes or one slice of French Toast. |
Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast
| Item Name | Description |
| Plate-Sized Pancakes | Giant, fluffy single pancake served plain, or with options for Buckwheat, Pecan, or Buckwheat Pecan. |
| Silver Dollar Pancakes | Order of mini silver dollar flapjacks, available plain, Buckwheat, Pecan, or Buckwheat Pecan. |
| French Toast | Soft, thick-cut golden French toast available in one, two, or three slice portions. |
| Waffles | Classic golden Belgian waffle, available plain or topped with pecans. |
3-Egg Omelets
| Item Name | Description |
| Western Omelet | Three eggs folded with ham, green peppers, and onions. |
| Meat Lovers Omelet | Three eggs packed with ham, bacon, and sausage. |
| Veggie Omelet | Three eggs filled with fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and green peppers. |
| All-In Omelet | Loaded with bacon, ham, sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and green peppers. |
| Create Your Own Omelet | Customized two or three egg omelet with choice of fresh cheeses, vegetables, and meats. |
Breakfast Sandwiches & À La Carte
| Item Name | Description |
| Egg Sandwich | Fried egg cooked hard on choice of toast, English muffin, biscuit, or pretzel roll with choice of cheese. |
| Meat Sandwich | Choice of bacon, ham, sausage, or bologna with melted cheese on choice of bread. |
| Meat & Egg Sandwich | Classic egg and meat pairing with cheese on choice of toast or roll. |
| BELT Sandwich | Fried egg cooked hard with three strips of bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. |
| À La Carte Sides | Ham, Bacon, Sausage Links or Patties, Bologna, Corned Beef Hash, Sausage Gravy, Oatmeal, Grits, Home Fries, Hash Browns, English Muffin, Raisin Bread, or Homemade Mush. |
Burgers & Sandwiches
| Item Name | Description |
| Burwell Burger | One-third pound Black Angus burger cooked with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on a bun. |
| Patty Melt | One-third pound Black Angus burger topped with sautéed onions and Swiss cheese on grilled rye bread. |
| S & E Signature Burger | Double-decker featuring two Black Angus patties, special S&E sauce, lettuce, pickles, American cheese, and onion straws. |
| Western Burger | Black Angus patty topped with barbecue sauce, crisp onion straws, and pepper jack cheese. |
| Classic Double Cheese Burger | Two Black Angus patties with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and choice of cheese. |
| Baby B Burger | One-quarter pound Black Angus burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. |
| Tippecanoe Tenderloin | Hand-breaded pork tenderloin deep fried and served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. |
| Grilled Cheese | Double layer of melted cheese served warm on grilled Texas toast. |
| Bike Trail BLT | Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise served on a grilled hoagie bun. |
| Turkey Reuben | Thinly sliced turkey topped with coleslaw or sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and 1000 Island dressing on grilled rye. |
| Icelandic Cod Fillet | Breaded cod deep fried and topped with lettuce on a grilled hoagie bun. |
| Reuben | Grilled corned beef piled high with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and 1000 Island dressing on grilled rye. |
| Fried Bologna | Thick slice of grilled bologna topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. |
| Roundhouse Club | Triple-decker sandwich stacked with deli ham, smoked turkey, bacon, American and Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. |
| Chicken Salad or Tuna Salad | House-made chicken or tuna salad served with lettuce on a toasted pretzel roll. |
| It’s a Wrap | Choice of meat (tuna, chicken salad, deli ham, turkey, or fried chicken) with lettuce, tomato, and cheese in a flour tortilla. |
| Philly Cheese Steak | Thinly sliced beef grilled with sweet green peppers, onions, and melted Swiss cheese on a grilled hoagie bun. |
| Grilled Ham & Cheese | Sliced ham grilled with choice of melted cheese on Texas toast. |
| Chicken Sandwich | Choice of breaded deep-fried or grilled chicken breast topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. |
| Grilled Tuna Melt | Warm tuna salad with melted American cheese on toasted Texas toast. |
Salads, Baskets & Extras
| Item Name | Description |
| Chef Salad | Crisp lettuce, American and Swiss cheese, hard-boiled egg, ham, turkey, tomato, onion, green peppers, and bacon. |
| Design-a-Salad | Iceberg lettuce bowl with cheddar cheese, green peppers, onions, and tomatoes, with optional chicken or ham add-ons. |
| Fish Basket | Breaded Icelandic cod fillet served crisp with french fries and house coleslaw. |
| Popcorn Shrimp Basket | Portion of golden-breaded popcorn shrimp served with french fries and coleslaw. |
| Chicken Basket | Breaded chicken tenders served alongside french fries and coleslaw. |
| Appetizer Extras | Tater Skins with cheddar and bacon, Breaded Cauliflower, Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Onion Rings or Petals, and Quesadillas. |
Children’s Menu
| Item Name | Description |
| Kid’s Breakfast Egg Plate | One egg cooked to order with choice of two bacon strips or one sausage link, served with toast. |
| Silver Dollar Pancakes | Portion of mini pancakes served with choice of bacon or sausage. |
| Kid’s French Toast | One slice of French toast served with bacon or sausage. |
| Sausage Gravy & Biscuit | Half portion of gravy with one fresh biscuit. |
| Lil Jerry’s Chicken Tenders | Breaded chicken tenders served with choice of french fries or potato chips. |
| Kid’s Hot Dog | Classic hot dog served with french fries or chips. |
| Kid’s Grilled Cheese | Melted cheese sandwich on toasted white bread with fries or chips. |
| Peanut Butter & Jelly | Traditional PB&J sandwich served with fries or chips. |
| Popcorn Shrimp | Bite-sized breaded shrimp served with fries or chips. |
| Kid’s Hamburger | Single beef patty on a bun served with fries or chips. |
Beverages
| Item Name | Description |
| Coffee | Freshly brewed house coffee with complimentary refills. |
| Hot Tea & Hot Chocolate | Fresh tea varieties or rich hot chocolate topped with whipped cream. |
| Fruit Juices | Tomato, Orange, or Apple Juice available in small or large sizes. |
| Milk | White milk or chocolate milk in small or large servings. |
| Fountain Drinks & Iced Tea | Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Mello Yello, Dr. Pepper, Root Beer, Raspberry Fuze, and unsweetened Iced Tea. |
