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Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland

1. Fire Food & Drink

13220 Shaker Sq, Cleveland, OH
American Restaurant · Buckeye - Shaker · 33 tips and reviews

Dana F.Dana F: I could live on Karen's Caesar and the mushroom pizza.

L'Albatros Brasserie & Bar is one of Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland.

2. L'Albatros Brasserie & Bar

9.2
11401 Bellflower Ct, Cleveland, OH
Bar · University Circle · 66 tips and reviews

Dana F.Dana F: I could make a meal out of the breaded cauliflower...get an order of this generously-sized side dish and share with your table!

3. Dewey's Pizza

8.5
2194 Lee Rd, Cleveland, OH
Pizzeria · 38 tips and reviews

Dana F.Dana F: The House salad with chicken is a heavenly meal in itself! Ask for extra dressing (sometimes they skimp).

Phoenix Coffee is one of Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland.

4. Phoenix Coffee

7.8
2287 Lee Rd, Cleveland, OH
Coffee Shop · Cedar-Lee · 35 tips and reviews

Dana F.Dana F: Phoenix has the most amazing hot chocolate that even the most serious caffeine addict will find irresistible--it has a hint of vanilla and cinnamon in it!

Dewey's Coffee is one of Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland.

5. Dewey's Coffee

13201 Shaker Sq, Cleveland, OH
Coffee Shop · Buckeye - Shaker · 25 tips and reviews

Dana F.Dana F: Pick up some great coffee and Ohio popcorn all in one stop! They have delicious sandwiches and even mac n' cheese in the refrigerated cooler, too.

J Pistone Market & Gathering Place is one of Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland.

6. J Pistone Market & Gathering Place

8.8
3245 Warrensville Center Rd (Almar Rd), Shaker Heights, OH
Café · 9 tips and reviews

Dana F.Dana F: The lobster bisque is the best I've ever had.

B Spot Burgers is one of Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland.

7. B Spot Burgers

28699 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, OH
Burger Joint · 126 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Visit the The B Spot, Michael Symon's bistro in Woodmere, OH, for the The Fat Doug Burger, voted the #1 Burger in America at the South Beach Wine & Food.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland.

8. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

8.9
67 N Main St, Chagrin Falls, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · 49 tips and reviews
Stone Oven Bakery Café is one of Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland.

9. Stone Oven Bakery Café

8.2
2267 Lee Rd, Cleveland, OH
Café · Cedar Lee · 20 tips and reviews

10. Aladdin's Eatery

8.5
12447 Cedar Rd, Cleveland, OH
Mediterranean Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Dana F.Dana F: Great falafel and the hummus and pita is always delicious!

Melt Bar and Grilled is one of Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland.

11. Melt Bar and Grilled

13463 Cedar Rd (at Taylor Rd), Cleveland Heights, OH
Comfort Food Restaurant · 141 tips and reviews

Dana F.Dana F: Long waits, especially on weekends.

Algebra Tea House is one of Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland.

12. Algebra Tea House

8.2
2136 Murray Hill Rd, Cleveland, OH
Coffee Shop · University Circle · 21 tips and reviews

ELS Language CentersELS Language Centers: This cafe has a unique environment to study and relax. Choose from the long list of teas and middle eastern food!

The Original Pancake House is one of Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland.

13. The Original Pancake House

8.7
28700 Chagrin Blvd (at Roselawn Ave), Beachwood, OH
Breakfast Spot · 39 tips and reviews

Dana F.Dana F: Besides the fantastic-tasting standard breakfast options, this place has amazing potato pancakes!

A Cookie & A Cupcake is one of Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland.

14. A Cookie & A Cupcake

7.6
2681 W 14th St (Auburn), Cleveland, OH
Bakery · Tremont · 27 tips and reviews

Dana F.Dana F: The Peanut Butter Lovers cupcake is too yummy...get extra napkins though, eating gets messy fast!

Grumpy's Café is one of Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland.

15. Grumpy's Café

8.7
2621 W 14th St, Cleveland, OH
Diner · Tremont · 45 tips and reviews

Dana F.Dana F: Great place to grab brunch with friends in funky Tremont.

16. Chinato

2079 E 4th St, Cleveland, OH
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Cleveland · 39 tips and reviews

Chip D.Chip D.: Get half orders of pasta off the dinner menu, which allows you to mix and match different flavors.

West Side Market is one of Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland.

17. West Side Market

9.2
1979 W 25th St (at Lorain Ave), Cleveland, OH
Market · Ohio City · 211 tips and reviews

Russ M.Russ Miller: Take the stair in the clock tower (SW corner) up a flight to sit on the balcony. Enjoy a bite and the view.

18. Tommy's Restaurant

8.4
1824 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews

Dana F.Dana F: The milkshakes are out of this world. Grab a table and order one or walk in and order one to go at the bar.

Mitchell's Ice Cream is one of Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland.

19. Mitchell's Ice Cream

9.2
2161 Richmond Rd (at La Place Shopping Center), Beachwood, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · 37 tips and reviews

Dana F.Dana F: All ice creams and sorbets are certified Kosher!

Flying Cranes Cafe is one of Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland.

20. Flying Cranes Cafe

7.5
13006 Larchmere Blvd (Just East of E. 130), Cleveland, OH
Breakfast Spot · Buckeye - Shaker · 7 tips and reviews
Yours Truly Restaurant is one of Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland.

21. Yours Truly Restaurant

7.8
13228 Shaker Sq, Cleveland, OH
American Restaurant · Buckeye - Shaker · 19 tips and reviews

Dana F.Dana F: come for the notso fries (just one for the table will be enough). lifechanging.

Corky & Lenny's is one of Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland.

22. Corky & Lenny's

27091 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, OH
Deli · 36 tips and reviews

Dana F.Dana F: Come here for the authentic deli atmosphere. Get a sandwich, some latkes, or matzo ball soup.

Luna Bakery Café is one of Best Eats and Drinks in Cleveland.

23. Luna Bakery Café

8.6
2482 Fairmount Blvd (Cedar Rd), Cleveland Heights, OH
Café · 43 tips and reviews