Gilson Cafe & Cinema

"Been coming here with my parents ever since I was old enough. I love the style, though the downstairs beats the upstairs 10/10. Movie selection is usually quality, food is never a miss. A must see"

"A great place to watch a movie. An old cinema that has rustic charm. Food was good and seating made it easy to see the large screen. The price was more than reasonable for the experience."

"Love this historic theatre! It has personality and cozy character that other theaters do nit have. The food is mediocre but a nice thing to have. Ticket price is right"

"The food was great and friendly service. The cheesecake was delicious. The hot chocolate was velvetly and sweet. Seats were comfortable enough. The screen and sound good"

"7/23 - Our party of four had an order of their fine chili, nachos, veggie burger, chicken sandwich, quiche w/small salad and burger. I have to add their hamburger is much improved. Larger and with a great grilled flavor. # June 2023 - late June Saturday night. Great to be here again. I can't believe it's been this long. Still the best place to see a film if you want to include a meal and cocktails with your entertainment. # This is such a great place to see a movie. Dinner and drinks from the bar are brought right to your seats while you watch a newly released movie. You can get fresh popcorn with real butter or nachos if you don't want dinner. There are two movie theaters. Whichever film has sold more seats gets the larger room downstairs, which most people prefer. The other screening room is upstairs and is smaller, maybe holding half the seats and tables. Both get the same menus and service, which is quite a treat. The food choices have remained pretty much the same over the years, but they work. I've had both their salads, equally good. The cobb with chicken, egg and bacon and the chef's with roast beef, turkey, ham and cheese. Their home made chili ordered by the cup or bowl is well made with optional sour cream and cheese, served with a hard roll and butter. Soups are clam chowder and French onion with a third special of the night. This Saturday was butternut squash. Sandwiches are grilled reuben, breaded chicken cutlet, Philly cheese steak, seafood salad pita, hot sausage and onion, cheese, eggplant parm or a hamburger. There's a cold pork roast platter and two pasta choices - cheese tortellini or penne, both with marinara sauce. There's usually a special appetizer and dinner selection, too. This weekend the app was garlic bread with marinara sauce on the side. Nicely toasted but not very much garlic. There's a mixed vegetable app, too, for vegetarians or those watching their diets. Mixed drinks, wine and pitchers of beer and margaritas can be served along with tea or coffee. Desserts I can think of offhand are cheesecake with strawberries, mousse, carrot cake and chocolate cake. Wait service is always dependable. The price of your movie tickets are added on to your dinner tab which is brought to you towards the end of the movie."