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Local Favorites on Cleveland’s West Side: Your Go‑To Guide for Salons, Eats, Parks & Hidden Gems
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items A curated list of local favorites—perfect for anyone looking for trusted, real‑life recommendations. Explore the best places to relax, eat, shop, and play on the west side of Cleveland, Ohio, all vetted and loved by a tired mom who knows what’s worth...
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Eats & treats
Best chicken fried rice EVER. We order with Uber Eats probably once a month or so and it always arrives hot and fresh. HUGE portions - under order unless you want leftovers for dayssss.
China Renaissance
Like the chipotle of Indian food - great for picky eaters (which I am, no shade) because you build your own bowl. Also a quick, fairly healthy option.
Choolaah - fast casual Indian food
Huge salads, great variety and always fresh. Local favorite ❤️
Salad KraZe | Order Online | Fresh ... done right
Sooo many flavors - my kids love some of their more original ones “sour patch kid” and “Cookie Monster” (it’s blue like the beloved Sesame Street character). Known for their vegan/non-dairy ice cream too … it’s one of the few ice cream places I get t...
Fenik's Frozen Custard
The most actually healthy smoothie place I’ve found. Can customize your smoothie with half sugar or sub Splenda, whey and pea protein add ins and the wraps are good too. One of the few places my kids and I love equally.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
I know it’s a chain, but new-ish to us here locally and I love it. I’m always a fan of BYO and both the salads and stir fry does not disappoint.
honeygrow
Fitness
I have been booking all my Pilates classes through class pass - it ends up being cheaper per class than buying a punch pass from the studio and your credits rollover if you don’t use them all. Use my link and get an extra 20 credits when you sign up!...
ClassPass | Savings & Flexibility on Fitness Classes
Been loving reformer Pilates lately - this is a new place that just opened a few months ago. Great schedule, consistently good instructors and easy to book online. They take Class Pass!
Balance Modern Pilates
Local Favorites
One of the only true spa experiences I’ve found on the west side of Cleveland
Sacred Hour Spa
Don’t worry guys, I traded in tanning for red light therapy. Love how quick and easy it is to pop in and get my 15 min of red light - they have both a stand up and lay down- and the membership makes it a lot more affordable than doing this at a welln...
Neon Beach Tan
Arts & Entertainment
Nothing like watching the Browns loose after a few hours of tailgating in the muni- ifykyk
Browns Home | Cleveland Browns - clevelandbrowns.com
Family fun
Doesn’t compare to the real Huntington Beach in California but as far as Lake Erie beaches go, it’s pretty good as long as you can trek up and down the large staircases to get down to the beach. Ice cream shop and playground by the parking lot.
Huntington Beach
Great view of the water and downtown Cleveland. Popular destination for photography.
Solstice Steps
Great pool in the summer - non residents welcome - and a brand new playground my kids are obsessed with! Big and areas for younger kids and older too.
Bleser Park
Not a big roller coaster person - hadn’t been here until I had kids for that reason- but regardless of whether you live for huge coasters and thrill rides or would rather stick with more family friendly or kiddie rides, there is a ton to do here. The...
Cedar Point - Amusement Park in Ohio