Guidebook for Cleveland
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite neighborhood bar. Incredible beer selection (there is wine too, just ask), a daily rotating menu, a great patio, and dog friendly inside and out.
44 molta ag muintir na háite
Platform Beer Co.
4125 Lorain AveOur favorite neighborhood bar. Incredible beer selection (there is wine too, just ask), a daily rotating menu, a great patio, and dog friendly inside and out.
JUKEBOX
1404 W 29th StAnchor of the "Hingetown" pseudo-neighborhood.
Best bar in Cleveland, possibly the midwest. Drinks are $20, but half price from 4:30 to 7:00. Totally worth it.
42 molta ag muintir na háite
The Velvet Tango Room
2095 Columbus RdBest bar in Cleveland, possibly the midwest. Drinks are $20, but half price from 4:30 to 7:00. Totally worth it.
One of many great places to drink in Gordon Square. BBQ is passable, but we lived in Austin.
36 molta ag muintir na háite
XYZ the Tavern
6419 Detroit AveOne of many great places to drink in Gordon Square. BBQ is passable, but we lived in Austin.
Largest brewery in this part of the country, anchors the entire W 25th Street entertainment district which has a ton of incredible eating and drinking options. Food is okay
133 molta ag muintir na háite
Great Lakes Brewing Company
2516 Market AveLargest brewery in this part of the country, anchors the entire W 25th Street entertainment district which has a ton of incredible eating and drinking options. Food is okay
Shopping
Must visit! Legendary food arcade featuring dozens of vendors including bakers, butchers, fishmongers, cheese shops, etc. as well as places where you can get brats, gyros, coffee, crepes, which you can carry up to the balcony to eat and people watch.
366 molta ag muintir na háite
West Side Market
1979 W 25th StMust visit! Legendary food arcade featuring dozens of vendors including bakers, butchers, fishmongers, cheese shops, etc. as well as places where you can get brats, gyros, coffee, crepes, which you can carry up to the balcony to eat and people watch.
Food Scene
Nick's Family Restaurant
4116 Lorain AvenueGreat, cheap diner.
Breakfast all day, and breakfast delivery when you are too hungover to move
19 molta ag muintir na háite
Frank's Falafel House
1823 W 65th StBreakfast all day, and breakfast delivery when you are too hungover to move
The Plum
4133 Lorain AveLocal fresh food within walking distance
Le Petit Triangle Café
1881 Fulton RdCrepes, french bistro, people watching
Phoenix Coffee Company
3000 Bridge AveClosest quality coffee
Luxe Kitchen & Lounge
6605 Detroit AveBest restaurant in Gordon Square
Irish food and drinks, nothing special, but one of the only patios with water views in the area
20 molta ag muintir na háite
The Harp
4408 Detroit AveIrish food and drinks, nothing special, but one of the only patios with water views in the area
Closest ice cream - also worth checking out Mitchell's (W 25th) or Sweet Moses (Gordon Square)
41 molta ag muintir na háite
Mason's Creamery
4401 Bridge AveClosest ice cream - also worth checking out Mitchell's (W 25th) or Sweet Moses (Gordon Square)
Johnny Mango
3120 Bridge AveGo for the margaritas, the tex-mex is nothing special
Nicest restaurant in the neighborhood, and one of the best in Cleveland. Modern take on interior Mexican. Might be impossible to get in, but worth trying.
57 molta ag muintir na háite
Momocho
1835 Fulton RdNicest restaurant in the neighborhood, and one of the best in Cleveland. Modern take on interior Mexican. Might be impossible to get in, but worth trying.
Essentials
Dave's Markets Ohio City
2700 Carroll AveClosest full service grocery
Rite Aid
5795 State RdThe Grocery OHC - Lorain Ave.
3815 Lorain AveFancy urban grocer
Ohio City Dry Cleaners Ltd
1879 Fulton RdParks & Nature
Stunning beach, big park, free Thursday night concerts, great sunsets and views of the city skyline. There is pedestrian access at the end of the 65th Street and car access at 73rd, or follow the signs from the Shoreway.
106 molta ag muintir na háite
Edgewater Park
6500 Cleveland Memorial ShorewayStunning beach, big park, free Thursday night concerts, great sunsets and views of the city skyline. There is pedestrian access at the end of the 65th Street and car access at 73rd, or follow the signs from the Shoreway.