Guidebook for Cleveland

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Guidebook for Cleveland

Food Scene

Some of the most authentic and delicious Chinese food that Cleveland has to offer!
Wonton Gourmet & BBQ
3211 Payne Ave
Some of the most authentic and delicious Chinese food that Cleveland has to offer!
Excellent Vietnamese cuisine
Number One Pho
3120 Superior Ave
Excellent Vietnamese cuisine
Contemporary bistro with fresh ingredients and a good beer and wine list. One of the best happy hours Downtown but only once a month.
Elements Bistro
2300 Euclid Ave
Contemporary bistro with fresh ingredients and a good beer and wine list. One of the best happy hours Downtown but only once a month.
A little bit of everything at one of the best coffee shop, bar, restaurant Downtown. I highly recommend their pizza!
A.J. Rocco's
828 Huron Rd E
A little bit of everything at one of the best coffee shop, bar, restaurant Downtown. I highly recommend their pizza!
Skip Chipotle and go local here for burritos, tacos, and bowls.
19 locals recommend
Ohio City Burrito
1844 W 25th St
19 locals recommend
Skip Chipotle and go local here for burritos, tacos, and bowls.
For some of the best Vietnamese in the city.
Saigon Restaurant & Bar
2061 E 4th St
For some of the best Vietnamese in the city.
Spicy Cambodian dishes and an excellent Asian option on the west side.
9 locals recommend
Phnom Penh Restaurant
1929 W 25th St
9 locals recommend
Spicy Cambodian dishes and an excellent Asian option on the west side.
Excellent lunch buffet and large dinner menu (very good pizza!) Also, probably one of the best late night hookah joints in Cleveland with belly dancing if you come on the right night. Highly recommend Kan Zaman.
Kan Zaman
1616 W 25th St
Excellent lunch buffet and large dinner menu (very good pizza!) Also, probably one of the best late night hookah joints in Cleveland with belly dancing if you come on the right night. Highly recommend Kan Zaman.
I could almost put this under the sightseeing category because it is in an old bank building that was renovated in 2015 and it is absolutely stunning. Even if you don't buy anything it is fun to walk around this historic space. Have a glass of wine or beer under the giant rotunda. Good food options for lunch as well (try the global grill or $5 sushi on Wednesdays).
75 locals recommend
Heinen's of Downtown Cleveland
900 Euclid Ave
75 locals recommend
I could almost put this under the sightseeing category because it is in an old bank building that was renovated in 2015 and it is absolutely stunning. Even if you don't buy anything it is fun to walk around this historic space. Have a glass of wine or beer under the giant rotunda. Good food options for lunch as well (try the global grill or $5 sushi on Wednesdays).
Local roasted coffee in a modern setting.
Vintage Tea & Coffee
11607 Euclid Ave
Local roasted coffee in a modern setting.
This is my favorite coffee house in Cleveland serving up locally roasted coffee and a good selection of pastries and tea. I'd highly recommend the CLE Roast if you're a coffee lover.
46 locals recommend
Phoenix Coffee Company
3000 Bridge Ave
46 locals recommend
This is my favorite coffee house in Cleveland serving up locally roasted coffee and a good selection of pastries and tea. I'd highly recommend the CLE Roast if you're a coffee lover.
Sweet fresh made pastries at a local business that helps employ and assist formally incarcerated adults. Great mission and delicious treats. Bloom is also located on Euclid Avenue between E. 18th and E. 21st.
Bloom Bakery
200 Public Square
Sweet fresh made pastries at a local business that helps employ and assist formally incarcerated adults. Great mission and delicious treats. Bloom is also located on Euclid Avenue between E. 18th and E. 21st.
If you're Downtown looking for breakfast, just go here. Trust me--the eggy bread (over-sized french toast) is to die for.
Jack Flaps Luncheonette
530 Euclid Ave
If you're Downtown looking for breakfast, just go here. Trust me--the eggy bread (over-sized french toast) is to die for.
This is a good place to go for dinner but I'd suggest going for happy hour (5-7 Mon-Fri). $5 dollar cocktails and $5 dollar apps are some of the best Downtown for the price!
Hodge's
668 Euclid Ave
This is a good place to go for dinner but I'd suggest going for happy hour (5-7 Mon-Fri). $5 dollar cocktails and $5 dollar apps are some of the best Downtown for the price!
Semi-casual American restaurant serving creative dishes. All the furniture and materials used to build the restaurant are local.
The Willeyville
1051 W 10th St
Semi-casual American restaurant serving creative dishes. All the furniture and materials used to build the restaurant are local.
Great place for all your favorite Chinese dishes and dim sum. Plus it's right next door to my apartment!
Emperor's Palace
Great place for all your favorite Chinese dishes and dim sum. Plus it's right next door to my apartment!
Great place to grab a quick slice for lunch.
Vincenza's Pizza & Pasta
603 Prospect Ave E
Great place to grab a quick slice for lunch.
Globally influenced menu with a great selection of wines, beers, and cocktails.
811 Kitchen Bar Lounge
811 Prospect Ave E
Globally influenced menu with a great selection of wines, beers, and cocktails.
New Orleans-inspired menu that is one of my favorite spots in Cleveland--definitely recommend if you're in the Tremont neighborhood.
22 locals recommend
The Bourbon Street Barrel Room
2393 Professor Ave
22 locals recommend
New Orleans-inspired menu that is one of my favorite spots in Cleveland--definitely recommend if you're in the Tremont neighborhood.

Shopping

Historic market that sells everything from fresh produce to made-to-order foods. The crepes here are unreal!
366 locals recommend
West Side Market
1979 W 25th St
366 locals recommend
Historic market that sells everything from fresh produce to made-to-order foods. The crepes here are unreal!
Many random shops plus a food court and a movie theater.
50 locals recommend
Tower City Center
230 W Huron Rd
50 locals recommend
Many random shops plus a food court and a movie theater.
Want to represent "The Land"? This is your place to go for all Cleveland merc.
11 locals recommend
Cleveland Clothing Co
342 Euclid Ave
11 locals recommend
Want to represent "The Land"? This is your place to go for all Cleveland merc.
Simple book store with great prices. Not so good for hanging around and relaxing but if you want to buy a book this is one of my favorites.
Horizontal Books
1921 W 25th St
Simple book store with great prices. Not so good for hanging around and relaxing but if you want to buy a book this is one of my favorites.
Basic shopping plaza with all the basics: Walmart, Target, Home Depot, etc.
25 locals recommend
Steelyard Commons
3447 Steelyard Dr
25 locals recommend
Basic shopping plaza with all the basics: Walmart, Target, Home Depot, etc.

Parks & Nature

Amazing city views from Upper Edgewater Drive.
106 locals recommend
Edgewater Park
6500 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
106 locals recommend
Amazing city views from Upper Edgewater Drive.
If you're over by the Rock Hall, take a walk to Voinovich Park for amazing skyline views of the city and of Lake Erie.
20 locals recommend
Voinovich Bicentennial Park
800 E 9th Street Pier
20 locals recommend
If you're over by the Rock Hall, take a walk to Voinovich Park for amazing skyline views of the city and of Lake Erie.

Sightseeing

Cleveland's historic Public Square just received a $50 million face lift. Stop in the Sailors and Soldiers Monument for history on Cuyahoga County and the Civil War.
33 locals recommend
Public Square
50 Public Square
33 locals recommend
Cleveland's historic Public Square just received a $50 million face lift. Stop in the Sailors and Soldiers Monument for history on Cuyahoga County and the Civil War.

Arts & Culture

Playhouse Square is the second largest theater district in the U.S. after Broadway. The largest outdoor chandelier hangs elegantly over Euclid and E. 14th (perfect to take a selfie!)
169 locals recommend
PlayhouseSquare
1501 Euclid Ave
169 locals recommend
Playhouse Square is the second largest theater district in the U.S. after Broadway. The largest outdoor chandelier hangs elegantly over Euclid and E. 14th (perfect to take a selfie!)

Drinks & Nightlife

Local watering hole for Downtown and Cleveland State University. That being said it is certainly not a typical college bar. Becky's is where the locals go and is very laid back.
Becky's
1762 E 18th St
Local watering hole for Downtown and Cleveland State University. That being said it is certainly not a typical college bar. Becky's is where the locals go and is very laid back.
E 4th is full of the city's trendiest restaurants (including Michael Simon's famous Lola's). For bars, I'd recommend Wonder Bar for a more relaxed vibe and better priced drinks. Zocalo is good too for margaritas but the food is honestly not my favorite.
East 4th Neighborhood
E 4th is full of the city's trendiest restaurants (including Michael Simon's famous Lola's). For bars, I'd recommend Wonder Bar for a more relaxed vibe and better priced drinks. Zocalo is good too for margaritas but the food is honestly not my favorite.
Flannery's is your basic Irish-American pub. I've had decent food and drinks here and would recommend it.
9 locals recommend
Flannery's Pub
323 Prospect Ave E
9 locals recommend
Flannery's is your basic Irish-American pub. I've had decent food and drinks here and would recommend it.
Bin 216 mostly serves the theater crowd and they have a great assortment of wine. It's a little pricier but is good if dressed up and going out with a larger group. Bin also has a good happy hour.
Bin 216
1515 Euclid Ave
Bin 216 mostly serves the theater crowd and they have a great assortment of wine. It's a little pricier but is good if dressed up and going out with a larger group. Bin also has a good happy hour.
If you're looking for a night out on the town, come down to W 6th for loud music and dancing. I'd recommend Spirits, Velvet Dog (check out their roof top), and Rumor.
12 locals recommend
West 6th Street
West 6th Street
12 locals recommend
If you're looking for a night out on the town, come down to W 6th for loud music and dancing. I'd recommend Spirits, Velvet Dog (check out their roof top), and Rumor.
Fun bar serving many types of craft beer made locally. The patio is spacious and comfortable. There are some arcade games too.
44 locals recommend
Platform Beer Co.
4125 Lorain Ave
44 locals recommend
Fun bar serving many types of craft beer made locally. The patio is spacious and comfortable. There are some arcade games too.
Large bar/restaurant perfect for groups. This is a great spot to kick off a night out on the town as there are many other cool bars/restaurants within walking distance.
48 locals recommend
Market Garden Brewery
1947 W 25th St
48 locals recommend
Large bar/restaurant perfect for groups. This is a great spot to kick off a night out on the town as there are many other cool bars/restaurants within walking distance.
Really cool bar with a very inviting beer garden out back. Food is pretty good too. Be sure to check out the second floor of the beer garden for a beautiful view of Downtown Cleveland.
34 locals recommend
Nano Brew Cleveland
1859 W 25th St
34 locals recommend
Really cool bar with a very inviting beer garden out back. Food is pretty good too. Be sure to check out the second floor of the beer garden for a beautiful view of Downtown Cleveland.