Guidebook for Cleveland
Food Scene
Gypsy Beans
6425 Detroit Ave Another neighborhood anchor. Great pastries and coffee.
Really good BBQ & Pizza. We love the tempura broccoli appetizer.
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XYZ the Tavern
6419 Detroit AveReally good BBQ & Pizza. We love the tempura broccoli appetizer.
They've been here since before it was cool. Cheap eats and we really like the Chicken Shawarma and Gyro Plate. Good breakfast place too.
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Frank's Falafel House
1823 W 65th StThey've been here since before it was cool. Cheap eats and we really like the Chicken Shawarma and Gyro Plate. Good breakfast place too.
Toast
1365 W 65th StCool spot for a drink and a bite to eat.
Traditional Puerto Rican food. Great fried chicken and their signature jibarito sandwich is awesome.
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Rincon Criollo
6504 Detroit AveTraditional Puerto Rican food. Great fried chicken and their signature jibarito sandwich is awesome.
Old-fashion style ice cream parlor. Gets very busy on the weekends.
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Sweet Moses
6800 Detroit AveOld-fashion style ice cream parlor. Gets very busy on the weekends.
They have a really cool patio and it's probably the only Irish pub with a bocce ball court.
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Stone Mad Pub
1306 W 65th StThey have a really cool patio and it's probably the only Irish pub with a bocce ball court.
One of the pricier options in the area, but worth it. They always have interesting specials. My go to is the short rib gnocchi. Yum! They have one of the coolest patios in Cleveland.
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Luxe Kitchen & Lounge
6605 Detroit AveOne of the pricier options in the area, but worth it. They always have interesting specials. My go to is the short rib gnocchi. Yum! They have one of the coolest patios in Cleveland.
Local West
7402 Detroit AveNice little sandwich/burger/poutine shop. They deliver.
Great little bagel place that just recently opened. I'm partial to the rosemary bagels. Open 6:30 am - noon.
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The Cleveland Bagel Company
4201 Detroit AveGreat little bagel place that just recently opened. I'm partial to the rosemary bagels. Open 6:30 am - noon.
Another recent addition to the neighborhood. Combination market/restaurant specializing in Mediterranean foods. They have a vast selection of cheeses as well as wine and beer.
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Astoria Cafe & Market
5417 Detroit AveAnother recent addition to the neighborhood. Combination market/restaurant specializing in Mediterranean foods. They have a vast selection of cheeses as well as wine and beer.
Considered one of the best Irish Pubs in America with great views of Lake Erie in the Summer. Have a boxty and a pint -- you will not be disappointed!
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The Harp
4408 Detroit AveConsidered one of the best Irish Pubs in America with great views of Lake Erie in the Summer. Have a boxty and a pint -- you will not be disappointed!
A Cleveland landmark. They have a really good Happy Hour & seafood menu.
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Don's Lighthouse Grille
8905 Lake AveA Cleveland landmark. They have a really good Happy Hour & seafood menu.
Bar/Donut Shop. Donuts are made with craft beer. They also serve alcohol.
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Brewnuts
6501 Detroit AveBar/Donut Shop. Donuts are made with craft beer. They also serve alcohol.
Amazingly creative ice cream flavors made in house. Try the egg waffles, you will thank me!
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Mason's Creamery
4401 Bridge AveAmazingly creative ice cream flavors made in house. Try the egg waffles, you will thank me!
Ninja City Kitchen and Bar
6706 Detroit AvenueFunky laid back Asian fusion bar.
Street tacos and margaritas are our go to's!
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Blue Habanero - Street Tacos & Tequila
6416 Detroit AveStreet tacos and margaritas are our go to's!
Drinks & Nightlife
Hot Dogs (& Burgers!!) and Tots with literally dozens of awesome toppings! They host an eclectic mix of musical acts from Classical to Punk to Polka.
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Happy Dog
5801 Detroit AveHot Dogs (& Burgers!!) and Tots with literally dozens of awesome toppings! They host an eclectic mix of musical acts from Classical to Punk to Polka.
Such a fun place! Vintage pinball and arcade games. Family friendly. They now serve food and alcohol.
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Superelectric Pinball Parlor
6500 Detroit AveSuch a fun place! Vintage pinball and arcade games. Family friendly. They now serve food and alcohol.
Parkview Nite Club
1261 W 58th StIconic West Side bar. Great bar food and live music.
Karaoke every night of the week. Gets hopping around 11:00 pm. You will definitely have an "experience" here! Cheap drinks for sure.
Tina's Nite Club
5400 Herman AveKaraoke every night of the week. Gets hopping around 11:00 pm. You will definitely have an "experience" here! Cheap drinks for sure.
Very nice patio and view of the lake. Super friendly staff. TVs with the games on. They don't do food here, but you can have food ordered in from one of the other local restaurants.
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Terrestrial Brewing Company
7524 Father FrascatiVery nice patio and view of the lake. Super friendly staff. TVs with the games on. They don't do food here, but you can have food ordered in from one of the other local restaurants.
Battery Park Pub
1261 W 76th StGreat specials and a cool patio.
Entertainment & Activities
Renovated 1921 theater features the latest mainstream movies as well as indie films.
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Capitol Theatre
1390 W 65th StRenovated 1921 theater features the latest mainstream movies as well as indie films.
Essentials
Rite Aid
5795 State RdNeighborhood Drug Store.
Have a beer or glass of wine while you shop. Terrific smaller grocery store similar to a Whole Foods.
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Lucky's Market
11620 Clifton BlvdHave a beer or glass of wine while you shop. Terrific smaller grocery store similar to a Whole Foods.
Gordon Square Market
5605 Detroit AveExceptional selection of beer and wine.
Large grocery store. They also have a decent amount of quality prepared foods.
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Dave's Markets Ohio City
2700 Carroll AveLarge grocery store. They also have a decent amount of quality prepared foods.
Arts & Culture
The foundation on which the neighborhood revitalization is built!
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Cleveland Public Theatre
6415 Detroit AveThe foundation on which the neighborhood revitalization is built!
Local theater that puts on a wide variety of plays and musicals.
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Near West Theatre
6702 Detroit AveLocal theater that puts on a wide variety of plays and musicals.
Really worth the trip over to check it out. Get yourself a leg lamp while your over there!
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Indlu yezindlela zaseKrismasi
3159 W 11th StReally worth the trip over to check it out. Get yourself a leg lamp while your over there!
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
1100 E 9th StParks & Nature
Beautiful beach when in season, nice walking/jogging trail loop and Upper Edgewater has iconic views of Downtown. The new beachhouse should not be missed!
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Edgewater Park
6500 Cleveland Memorial ShorewayBeautiful beach when in season, nice walking/jogging trail loop and Upper Edgewater has iconic views of Downtown. The new beachhouse should not be missed!
Tiny park hidden away in the heart of the city. There's a cool little bar back here too!
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Wendy Park
2800 Whiskey Island DrTiny park hidden away in the heart of the city. There's a cool little bar back here too!