If you just so happen to wonder into my small city, and you are starving, and you need a place to eat that will tickle your taste buds, then this is the list for you! Our city is divided by the Cuyahoga river, with neighborhoods being on the east or ...
Sections
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Breakfast (Westside)
Lunch & Dinner(Westside)
Breakfast (Eastside)
Lunch/Dinner (Eastside)
Cafes/Desserts
Breakfast (Westside)
Start your day by grabbing a yummy plate and chilling by the great lake.
Tiny spot, cozy atmosphere, BIG FLAVOR.
Borderline Cafe (Lakewood)
Tiny little diner, pancakes always delicious.
The Coffee Pot (Lakewood)
A staple for the west side, so many creative dishes and yummy af. They are pretty busy on the weekends, so plan accordingly.
Grumpy's Cafe (Cleveland)
Man these sandwiches are a spiritual experience. Get one plain with butter and jam, or go all out with bacon egg and cheese. Grab an oj, enjoy Ohio City.
The Roaming Biscuit (Cleveland)
Its a lovely modern diner that feels like home. Wonderful brunch spot, local ingredients. On days when I am in a rush, I go just for the biscuits and sorghum butter.
Juneberry Table (Cleveland)
My go-to for healthier options. Veg friendly and the acai bowls are something of a dream.
Liquid Fresh Planet (Cleveland)
Full of history, everywhere you look around is a story to be told. Wonderful and warm staff.
Gene's Place to Dine (Cleveland)
Locations both east and west, fresh, delicious bagels are right here.
Cleveland Bagel Company (Cleveland)
Lunch & Dinner(Westside)
Some of the most creative combos on a pie. Service is friendly and the pies are pretty big.
Dewey's Pizza
Its always busy here. For a VERY good reason. One of my favorites slice of all time.
Angelo's Pizza - Lakewood
Chipolte who? Do not even bother getting those wet burritos. Find this place, eat good and thank me later.
Vegan & Vegetarian friendly. Huge list of tasty Lebanese-American dishes.
Aladdin's Eatery
Highly rated & loved by us locals.
Frank's Falafel House
Perfect date spot, lovely selection. fresh foods. The market is the cherry on top.
Cleveland's Mediterranean Cafe & Market
I crush those momo's every time I eat here. Hits the spot. Vegetarian friendly as well.
Himalayan Restaurant
This was shockingly delicious. Enjoyed every bite.
Savage Burger
Words cannot express just how much this place makes me feral for its dishes. Never been to Korea (yet), but I am confident that this the benchmark for great tasting Korean food.
Seoul Garden: Authentic Korean
Hot dogs. Hundreds of combos of toppings, crispy tots, wonderful bar, live entertainment. Hidden gem? Possibly. Make such good memories here.
Happy Dog
They make eating healthy an indulgence rather than a strict necessity. Veg, keto, paleo friendly. Everyone can find a delicious meal here. Please get a cookie.
TownHall
Breakfast (Eastside)
Pleasantly surprised when we walked in one day for breakfast. Steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly and mocktails were excellent.
Urban Kitchen
Such friendly service, affordable, and the pancakes are hot and soft.
ANNIE B & EARL'S PANCAKE HOUSE
This place is HIDING. You will love it though. Laid back, great plates of breakfast and a nostalgic feel of a simple time.
Main Gate Restaurant
Stop by and enjoy
Shay Shay's
So many locations, but this one is located in Playhouse Square district downtown.
Yours Truly Restaurants
Downtown, perfect spot. Coffee is delicious
27 CLUB COFFEE
Classic diner. In the beautiful Larchmere neighborhood, with the iconic bookstore just steps away.
Big Al's Diner
Lunch/Dinner (Eastside)
Authentic Napoleon style pizza, cozy atmosphere, great wine, please stop by and enjoy.
Vero Pizza
The friendliest and warmest service, and tasty Japanese bites.
Ice or Rice Cafe
Semifinalists for the James Beard awards.
Zhug
The fried chicken and fish, just hit the spot.
No Fork Restaurant
Located steps down from the iconic Koko Bakery, the dishes here will make you come back again and again.
Han Chinese Kabob & Grill
Get the soup dumplings and the spare ribs.
LJ SHANGHI
Cafes/Desserts
Located both east and west, find a sweet treat where ever you are in CLE
Everything from mini cheesecakes to boba tea, this Asian bakery has it all. Located in Asia Town.
Koko Bakery
Hidden inside the plaza, you smell the shop as you get closer and closer to its magnifence. The egg tarts, i dream about. They are elusive. It so worth the wait. Everything else is also worth it.
Ball Ball Waffle
gorgeous, aesthetic, tasty coffee and matcha.
Cafe Blanc
I still remember my first sip. This was the cafe that made me want to drink oat milk.
Milk And Honey
Clevelands first mexican coffee shop. Located on the west side. Warm friendly service and a damn good cup of coffee. Hidden by some factories, easy to miss but hard to forget.
Dahlia Coffee Co.
Located in Lakewood, you will love the variety and quality of coffee. My favorite is the tumeric latte, if you want to try something a little different.
Caffeine
Located both West and East. My moms favorite donut shop. Glazed croissants changed my families life.
Goldie's Donuts & Bakery
Bread should be listed as a aphrodisiac at this point. When it does you will have a relationship with this bakery lol (Eastside)
