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Clevelandia

Clevelandia

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Created by Brandon Vulpitta • Updated On: February 21, 2014

Inspired by the sketch comedy show Portlandia, this list compiles Cleveland's funky, hip, artisan and occasionally ridiculous establishments.

Now That's Class is one of Clevelandia.

1. Now That's Class

11213 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH
Dive Bar · Edgewater · 7 tips and reviews
Algebra Tea House is one of Clevelandia.

2. Algebra Tea House

8.2
2136 Murray Hill Rd, Cleveland, OH
Coffee Shop · University Circle · 21 tips and reviews
Hausfrau Record Shop is one of Clevelandia.

3. Hausfrau Record Shop

1392 W 65th St, Cleveland, OH
Record Store · Detroit - Shoreway · 2 tips and reviews

4. Heights Guitars

2128 Lee Rd (at Cedar Rd.), Cleveland Heights, OH
Music Store · 2 tips and reviews
The Root Cafe is one of Clevelandia.

5. The Root Cafe

8.5
15118 Detroit Ave (at Andrews Ave), Lakewood, OH
Café · 66 tips and reviews
The Hipp is one of Clevelandia.

6. The Hipp

5000 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH
Restaurant · Central · 3 tips and reviews
Visible Voice Books is one of Clevelandia.

7. Visible Voice Books

1023 Kenilworth Ave, Cleveland, OH
Bookstore · Tremont · 8 tips and reviews
The Sculpture Center is one of Clevelandia.

8. The Sculpture Center

1834 E 123rd St (Euclid Ave), Cleveland, OH
Art Gallery · University Circle · 1 tip
Loop Coffee is one of Clevelandia.

9. Loop Coffee

2180 W 11th St, Cleveland, OH
Coffee Shop · Tremont · 36 tips and reviews
City Buddha is one of Clevelandia.

10. City Buddha

1807 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH
Miscellaneous Store · 11 tips and reviews
Cleveland Public Theatre is one of Clevelandia.

11. Cleveland Public Theatre

8.3
6415 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH
Theater · Detroit - Shoreway · 2 tips and reviews
Cleveland Institute of Art is one of Clevelandia.

12. Cleveland Institute of Art

11141 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH
Trade School · University Circle · 2 tips and reviews
Edison's Pub is one of Clevelandia.

13. Edison's Pub

8.1
2373 Professor Ave, Cleveland, OH
Pub · Tremont · 48 tips and reviews
Cinematheque is one of Clevelandia.

14. Cinematheque

7.5
11610 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH
Indie Movie Theater · University Circle · 5 tips and reviews
Joy Machines Bike Shop is one of Clevelandia.

15. Joy Machines Bike Shop

1836 W 25th St (W 26th St), Cleveland, OH
Bicycle Store · Ohio City · 5 tips and reviews
Big Fun Toy Store is one of Clevelandia.

16. Big Fun Toy Store

1814 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH
Toy Store · 22 tips and reviews
Happy Dog is one of Clevelandia.

17. Happy Dog

9.1
5801 Detroit Ave (at W 58th St), Cleveland, OH
Hot Dog Joint · Detroit - Shoreway · 128 tips and reviews
Grog Shop is one of Clevelandia.

18. Grog Shop

8.8
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland, OH
Music Venue · 30 tips and reviews
Prosperity Social Club is one of Clevelandia.

19. Prosperity Social Club

9.0
1109 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH
Bar · Tremont · 44 tips and reviews
Waterloo Arts is one of Clevelandia.

20. Waterloo Arts

15605 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH
Art Gallery · Waterloo Art District · 1 tip
SPACES is one of Clevelandia.

21. SPACES

2220 Superior Via, Cleveland, OH
Art Gallery · Ohio City · 2 tips and reviews

22. Lower Gay Beach

10201 Cliff Dr, Cleveland, OH
Uncategorized · Edgewater · No tips or reviews
Mahall's Twenty Lanes is one of Clevelandia.

23. Mahall's Twenty Lanes

8.0
13200 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH
Bowling Alley · 30 tips and reviews
Yellowcake Shop is one of Clevelandia.

24. Yellowcake Shop

6500 Detroit Ave (West 65th), Cleveland, OH
Women's Store · Detroit - Shoreway · 5 tips and reviews
Gotta Groove Records is one of Clevelandia.

25. Gotta Groove Records

3615 Superior Ave E #4201A (East 36th St), Cleveland, OH
Structure · 1 tip
Jakprints is one of Clevelandia.

26. Jakprints

6.9
3133 Chester Ave (at E 30th), Cleveland, OH
Design Studio · 2 tips and reviews
Palookaville Chili is one of Clevelandia.

27. Palookaville Chili

3900 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH
Restaurant · Ohio City · 10 tips and reviews
Pat's in the Flats is one of Clevelandia.

28. Pat's in the Flats

2233 W 3rd St, Cleveland, OH
Bar · Tremont · 1 tip
Cain Park is one of Clevelandia.

29. Cain Park

8.4
14591 Superior Rd, Cleveland Hts, OH
Park · 9 tips and reviews
This Way Out is one of Clevelandia.

30. This Way Out

15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH
Vintage and Thrift Store · Waterloo Art District · 2 tips and reviews
The Left Bank Building is one of Clevelandia.

31. The Left Bank Building

1250 Riverbed St (Elm Avenue), Cleveland, OH
Structure · Ohio City · 1 tip
R/S Boutique is one of Clevelandia.

32. R/S Boutique

2078 W 25th St (at Chatham Ave.), Cleveland, OH
Boutique · Ohio City · 2 tips and reviews
Hodge's is one of Clevelandia.

33. Hodge's

668 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH
New American Restaurant · Downtown Cleveland · 55 tips and reviews
Melt Bar and Grilled is one of Clevelandia.

34. Melt Bar and Grilled

8.8
14718 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH
Comfort Food Restaurant · 221 tips and reviews
Salty Not Sweet is one of Clevelandia.

35. Salty Not Sweet

6.8
2074 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH
Gift Store · Ohio City · 4 tips and reviews

36. The Head Shop

15615 Waterloo Rd (East 156), Cleveland, OH
Uncategorized · Waterloo Art District · 2 tips and reviews
S S & W Boardwalk is one of Clevelandia.

37. S S & W Boardwalk

6.1
16011 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH
Bar · Waterloo Art District · 1 tip
BONBON Pastry & Cafe is one of Clevelandia.

38. BONBON Pastry & Cafe

2549 Lorain Ave (W 26th), Cleveland, OH
Café · Ohio City · 42 tips and reviews
Asia Plaza Cleveland is one of Clevelandia.

39. Asia Plaza Cleveland

7.9
2999 Payne Ave (at East 30th Street), Cleveland, OH
Shopping Plaza · AsiaTown · 2 tips and reviews
The Beachland Ballroom & Tavern is one of Clevelandia.

40. The Beachland Ballroom & Tavern

9.2
15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH
Music Venue · Waterloo Art District · 38 tips and reviews
Lion And Blue is one of Clevelandia.

41. Lion And Blue

7.6
15106 Detroit Ave (Gladys Ave.), Lakewood, OH
Fashion Accessories Store · 3 tips and reviews
The Souper Market is one of Clevelandia.

42. The Souper Market

7.2
2528 Lorain Ave (West 25th Street), Cleveland, OH
Soup Spot · Ohio City · 11 tips and reviews
Noodlecat is one of Clevelandia.

43. Noodlecat

234 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH
Noodle Restaurant · Downtown Cleveland · 77 tips and reviews
Rockefeller Park Greenhouse is one of Clevelandia.

44. Rockefeller Park Greenhouse

7.6
750 E 88th St, Cleveland, OH
Botanical Garden · Glenville · 10 tips and reviews
Lakewood Dog Park is one of Clevelandia.

45. Lakewood Dog Park

7.9
1699 Valley Pkwy, Lakewood, OH
Dog Park · 12 tips and reviews
The Glass Bubble Project is one of Clevelandia.

46. The Glass Bubble Project

7.4
2421 Bridge Ave (Behind West Side Market), Cleveland, OH
Arts and Crafts Store · Ohio City · 9 tips and reviews
Crazy Mullets is one of Clevelandia.

47. Crazy Mullets

8.2
1830 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH
Hair Salon · 7 tips and reviews

48. Boo Box

1834 W 45th St, Cleveland, OH
Indie Theater · Detroit - Shoreway · 1 tip
Literary Tavern is one of Clevelandia.

49. Literary Tavern

8.4
1031 Literary Rd, Cleveland, OH
Bar · Tremont · 5 tips and reviews
Doubting Thomas Gallery is one of Clevelandia.

50. Doubting Thomas Gallery

6.5
856 Jefferson Ave (Professor), Cleveland, OH
Art Gallery · Tremont · 2 tips and reviews

51. Cool Ranch

Cleveland, OH
Music Venue · Hough · No tips or reviews
My Mind's Eye Records is one of Clevelandia.

52. My Mind's Eye Records

13727 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH
Record Store · 3 tips and reviews
Blackbird Baking Company is one of Clevelandia.

53. Blackbird Baking Company

9.1
1391 Sloane Ave ((corner of Detroit and Sloane)), Lakewood, OH
Bakery · 25 tips and reviews
Cleveland APL is one of Clevelandia.

54. Cleveland APL

8.7
1729 Willey Ave (Near Scranton & Kenilworth), Cleveland, OH
Pet Supplies Store · Tremont · 7 tips and reviews
Nature's Bin is one of Clevelandia.

55. Nature's Bin

18120 Sloane Ave (West Clifton Blvd), Lakewood, OH
Organic Grocery · 13 tips and reviews
Lilly Handmade Chocolates is one of Clevelandia.

56. Lilly Handmade Chocolates

761 Starkweather Ave (at Professor Ave), Cleveland, OH
Chocolate Store · Tremont · 22 tips and reviews
The Church Bar is one of Clevelandia.

57. The Church Bar

13751 Madison Ave (at Bunts Rd), Lakewood, OH
Gay Bar · 20 tips and reviews
The Duck Island Club is one of Clevelandia.

58. The Duck Island Club

6.9
2102 Freeman Ave, Cleveland, OH
Dive Bar · Tremont · 8 tips and reviews
Walnut Wednesdays is one of Clevelandia.

59. Walnut Wednesdays

8.5
Ralph J Perk Plaza, Cleveland, OH
Street Food Gathering · Downtown Cleveland · 25 tips and reviews
Ohio City Bicycle Co-op is one of Clevelandia.

60. Ohio City Bicycle Co-op

6.3
1840 Columbus Rd (Merwin Ave.), Cleveland, OH
Bicycle Store · Downtown Cleveland · 5 tips and reviews
The 5 O'Clock Lounge is one of Clevelandia.

61. The 5 O'Clock Lounge

6.4
11904 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH
Dive Bar · 15 tips and reviews
The Greenhouse Tavern is one of Clevelandia.

62. The Greenhouse Tavern

2038 E 4th St (btwn Euclid & Prospect), Cleveland, OH
Gastropub · Downtown Cleveland · 170 tips and reviews
Clark Fields is one of Clevelandia.

63. Clark Fields

7.1
7th St, Tremont, OH
Park · Tremon · 6 tips and reviews
Flower Child is one of Clevelandia.

64. Flower Child

8.2
11508 Clifton Blvd (W 115th), Cleveland, OH
Antique Store · Edgewater · 5 tips and reviews
Steve's Lunch is one of Clevelandia.

65. Steve's Lunch

5004 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH
Diner · Detroit - Shoreway · 22 tips and reviews
West Side Market is one of Clevelandia.

66. West Side Market

9.2
1979 W 25th St (at Lorain Ave), Cleveland, OH
Market · Ohio City · 211 tips and reviews
The Bike Rack is one of Clevelandia.

67. The Bike Rack

2148 E 4th St (in Collection Auto Group Centre), Cleveland, OH
Bicycle Store · Downtown Cleveland · 4 tips and reviews
Tommy's Restaurant is one of Clevelandia.

68. Tommy's Restaurant

8.6
1824 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews
Pet-Tique is one of Clevelandia.

69. Pet-Tique

7.7
10906 Clifton Blvd (at W 110th St), Cleveland, OH
Pet Supplies Store · Edgewater · 3 tips and reviews
Liquid Planet is one of Clevelandia.

70. Liquid Planet

8.8
11002 Clifton Blvd (at W 110th St), Cleveland, OH
Juice Bar · Edgewater · 37 tips and reviews
Lava Lounge is one of Clevelandia.

71. Lava Lounge

8.3
1307 Auburn Ave, Cleveland, OH
Lounge · Tremont · 35 tips and reviews
Barking Spider Tavern is one of Clevelandia.

72. Barking Spider Tavern

11310 Juniper Rd, Cleveland, OH
Bar · University Circle · 10 tips and reviews

Jason K.Jason K: located behind the alumni office and the Coffee House of University Circle, this is a great place to grab a cold one and listen to the band.

Great Lakes Brewing Company is one of Clevelandia.

73. Great Lakes Brewing Company

9.0
2516 Market Ave, Cleveland, OH
Brewery · Ohio City · 207 tips and reviews
2012 Hessler Street Fair is one of Clevelandia.

74. 2012 Hessler Street Fair

Hessler Rd, Cleveland, OH
Fair · University Circle · 2 tips and reviews
Feast Of The Assumption is one of Clevelandia.

75. Feast Of The Assumption

12021 Mayfield Rd (Coltman Rd), Cleveland, OH
Festival · University Circle · 15 tips and reviews

Jason K.Jason K: Go gamble in the basement of the church, for some reason it is okay here.