Guidebook for Cleveland
Food Scene
If you like great beers and cheese in all it's glory, then this is the place for you. Great atmosphere, locally inspired menu, one of a kind experience. Gluten Free and Vegan Friendly.
83 locals recommend
Melt Bar and Grilled
14718 Detroit AveIf you like great beers and cheese in all it's glory, then this is the place for you. Great atmosphere, locally inspired menu, one of a kind experience. Gluten Free and Vegan Friendly.
Great Indian cuisine with an awesome all you can eat lunch buffet as well as excellent dinner. Veggie/Vegan and gluten free (ask specifics) all possible
India Garden
18405 Detroit AveGreat Indian cuisine with an awesome all you can eat lunch buffet as well as excellent dinner. Veggie/Vegan and gluten free (ask specifics) all possible
Great place for breakfast or home-style lunch/dinner. In the process of relocating, so check before going.
9 locals recommend
The Diner on Clifton
11801 Clifton BlvdGreat place for breakfast or home-style lunch/dinner. In the process of relocating, so check before going.
Fantastic Seafood, Wine selection and scenery. One of the best views of the lake while enjoying a meal. Reservations recommended or get there early for happy hour at the bar.
51 locals recommend
Pier W
12700 Lake AveFantastic Seafood, Wine selection and scenery. One of the best views of the lake while enjoying a meal. Reservations recommended or get there early for happy hour at the bar.
Quick, healthy, lots of options if you are trying to eat right and eat well. Rice bowls, salads, lots of great smoothies and sandwiches. Dietary option friendly.
7 locals recommend
Liquid Fresh Planet Clifton
11002 Clifton BlvdQuick, healthy, lots of options if you are trying to eat right and eat well. Rice bowls, salads, lots of great smoothies and sandwiches. Dietary option friendly.
Ignore the odd grammar in the name and enjoy the fast, friendly service, huge margaritas and tasty fresh Mexican food.
6 locals recommend
El Jalapeños Authentic Mexican Restaurant
1313 W 117th StIgnore the odd grammar in the name and enjoy the fast, friendly service, huge margaritas and tasty fresh Mexican food.
Earth Bistro Cafe
11100 Clifton BlvdLots of choices, vegan and gluten free friendly, very good Cuban inspired fare.
Starbucks
11623 Clifton BlvdClosest, dependable coffee house. You know what you like
Coffee house RIGHT next door. It's an ethnic-Albanian social gathering place, but all are welcome.
Eagles Kafe
11100 Detroit AveCoffee house RIGHT next door. It's an ethnic-Albanian social gathering place, but all are welcome.
Attached to the beautifully restored West Side Market, this cafe is hopping from breakfast/brunch. Enjoy the flavorful omelets or benedicts.
366 locals recommend
West Side Market
1979 W 25th StAttached to the beautifully restored West Side Market, this cafe is hopping from breakfast/brunch. Enjoy the flavorful omelets or benedicts.
A very nice gastro pub. Great beer selection, vegan/vegetarian friendly including vegan special night, fabulous seafood and exquisite cheese and charcuterie.
19 locals recommend
Deagan's Kitchen & Bar
14810 Detroit AveA very nice gastro pub. Great beer selection, vegan/vegetarian friendly including vegan special night, fabulous seafood and exquisite cheese and charcuterie.
Off the beaten path, but excellent Thom Kha Kai soup. Lovely ethnic Thai and fusion entrees. Gluten free and vegan friendly.
15 locals recommend
Banana Blossom
2800 Clinton AveOff the beaten path, but excellent Thom Kha Kai soup. Lovely ethnic Thai and fusion entrees. Gluten free and vegan friendly.
Great brunch, fun fusion lunch and dinner. Very veggie/vegan/gluten-free friendly. They feature lots of fresh juices/fizz/smoothies, great margaritas, fun features, and special beans, bread and grains
45 locals recommend
Johnny Mango
3120 Bridge AveGreat brunch, fun fusion lunch and dinner. Very veggie/vegan/gluten-free friendly. They feature lots of fresh juices/fizz/smoothies, great margaritas, fun features, and special beans, bread and grains
Very interesting Breakfast/brunch place. Unique toppings for pancakes and waffles like peaches and Thai peppers. Great breakfast burritos. Very veggie/Gluten free friendly.
17 locals recommend
Jack Flaps
3900 Lorain AveVery interesting Breakfast/brunch place. Unique toppings for pancakes and waffles like peaches and Thai peppers. Great breakfast burritos. Very veggie/Gluten free friendly.
Some of the best pizza in Cleveland. I recommend the deep dish crust. Try the loaded baked potato pizza!
38 locals recommend
Angelo's Pizza
13715 Madison AveSome of the best pizza in Cleveland. I recommend the deep dish crust. Try the loaded baked potato pizza!
Fantastic French eatery. Great savory omelets, crepes and if you feel brave you can try the escargot.
49 locals recommend
Le Petit Triangle Café
1881 Fulton RdFantastic French eatery. Great savory omelets, crepes and if you feel brave you can try the escargot.
One of my favorite places. Great for any meal and a lively bar. Always busy so try to call ahead or make reservations VERY Gluten Free/Vegan/Paleo friendly. Try the Adult milkshakes or fresh juices.
148 locals recommend
TownHall
1909 W 25th StOne of my favorite places. Great for any meal and a lively bar. Always busy so try to call ahead or make reservations VERY Gluten Free/Vegan/Paleo friendly. Try the Adult milkshakes or fresh juices.
Pretty good Thai restaurant. Very small dinning room (about 8 tables), friendly staff and they'll make it super spicy if that's what you ask for.
8 locals recommend
Thai Kitchen Restaurant
12210 Madison AvePretty good Thai restaurant. Very small dinning room (about 8 tables), friendly staff and they'll make it super spicy if that's what you ask for.
Kan Zaman
1616 W 25th StFun belly dancing, very good middle eastern food, reasonable prices
Frank's Falafel House
1823 W 65th StVery inexpensive, reliable and good middle eastern.
Local/Regional Lebanese chain. Always consistently good and reasonably priced. I love the mujhadara. Very vegan/Gluten Free friendly. Fresh juices, beautiful desserts.
Seasoned Brands Corporate Office
14518 Detroit AveLocal/Regional Lebanese chain. Always consistently good and reasonably priced. I love the mujhadara. Very vegan/Gluten Free friendly. Fresh juices, beautiful desserts.
Sightseeing
Excellent exhibits, fun decor and a fun opportunity to experience modern music from its roots in blues, rock and roll, and other genres from all eras.
480 locals recommend
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
1100 E 9th StExcellent exhibits, fun decor and a fun opportunity to experience modern music from its roots in blues, rock and roll, and other genres from all eras.
Arts & Culture
Fantastic museum that is free to the public. One of the best in the country. This is NOT to be missed. The courtyard alone is breath-taking.
365 locals recommend
The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East BlvdFantastic museum that is free to the public. One of the best in the country. This is NOT to be missed. The courtyard alone is breath-taking.
Fantastic theater and cultural events are housed in this world-renowned, beautiful complex. Come for the gorgeous chandelier, stay for a show!
169 locals recommend
PlayhouseSquare
1501 Euclid AveFantastic theater and cultural events are housed in this world-renowned, beautiful complex. Come for the gorgeous chandelier, stay for a show!
A great small theater that shows big name hits and indie favorites with some cult classic nights too! A local treasure.
57 locals recommend
Capitol Theatre
1390 W 65th StA great small theater that shows big name hits and indie favorites with some cult classic nights too! A local treasure.
If you want to catch a Cavs game, this is their home. Some good places nearby to eat or drink before/after the game.
Quicken Loans Arena
1 Center CourtIf you want to catch a Cavs game, this is their home. Some good places nearby to eat or drink before/after the game.
Everything Else
Newly improved park just a few blocks away and right along the shore of Lake Eerie. A great place to go for a walk or bike. The beach is nice to relax at or you can go swimming. Lake might be cold :-)
106 locals recommend
Edgewater Park
6500 Cleveland Memorial ShorewayNewly improved park just a few blocks away and right along the shore of Lake Eerie. A great place to go for a walk or bike. The beach is nice to relax at or you can go swimming. Lake might be cold :-)
Drinks & Nightlife
A great patio, lovely fireplace if it's chilly, very good food (GF options), and of course, a great wine and cocktail selection. I LOVE the angry calamari
16 locals recommend
Clifton Martini & Wine Bar
10427 Clifton BlvdA great patio, lovely fireplace if it's chilly, very good food (GF options), and of course, a great wine and cocktail selection. I LOVE the angry calamari
Bar/lounge/wine bar. This place has it all, but has it in separate rooms. If you don't want noisy, enjoy the wine bar which might have live piano. If you want lively, they have live bands in the back.
11 locals recommend
The Brothers Lounge
11609 Detroit AveBar/lounge/wine bar. This place has it all, but has it in separate rooms. If you don't want noisy, enjoy the wine bar which might have live piano. If you want lively, they have live bands in the back.
Great local microbrewery where you can enjoy a very good meal as well as a nice spot for a night cap. Try the pretzel chicken.
133 locals recommend
Great Lakes Brewing Company
2516 Market AveGreat local microbrewery where you can enjoy a very good meal as well as a nice spot for a night cap. Try the pretzel chicken.
Create your own hot dog/veggie dog & tater tots experience. They have so many choices for toppings, and a pretty decent beer selection. Some nights live music including events you wouldn't expect.
68 locals recommend
Happy Dog
5801 Detroit AveCreate your own hot dog/veggie dog & tater tots experience. They have so many choices for toppings, and a pretty decent beer selection. Some nights live music including events you wouldn't expect.
Griffin Cider House & Gin Bar
12401 Madison AveUnique Cider focused bar. Full bar too
Fun drinks and a fun atmosphere. Classic arcade games are free while you have a drink.
22 locals recommend
16-Bit Bar + Arcade
1880 W 25th StFun drinks and a fun atmosphere. Classic arcade games are free while you have a drink.
The Hawk
11217 Detroit AveDivey Gay bar if you want someplace that isn't pretentious and is full of local color.
Great place for happy hour. The cocktails are awesome and the food is good, upscale gastropub.
51 locals recommend
Luxe Kitchen & Lounge
6605 Detroit AveGreat place for happy hour. The cocktails are awesome and the food is good, upscale gastropub.
Shopping
Local ice cream parlor.soda fountain. They make their own root beer, syrups, caramel, and lots of other confections. Enjoy a turtle sundae at the counter and watch them serve up smiles!
36 locals recommend
Sweet Moses
6800 Detroit AveLocal ice cream parlor.soda fountain. They make their own root beer, syrups, caramel, and lots of other confections. Enjoy a turtle sundae at the counter and watch them serve up smiles!
Essentials
A Cleveland Gem. One of the best and oldest public markets in the country. Try a gyro if you have room for lunch
366 locals recommend
West Side Market
1979 W 25th StA Cleveland Gem. One of the best and oldest public markets in the country. Try a gyro if you have room for lunch