I came here with a bit of a negative attitude because, after searching through old menus, I wasn't a big fan of any of their current weekend brunch offerings. But I agreed to get brunch here with a few friends before seeing a show at Playhouse and had to get something! Located inside a nice downtown Cleveland hotel, Betts is a classy restaurant with a nice interior and high prices to match. If you get any of their overpriced drinks or a side or two, you may rack up quite the bill! I decided on getting the somewhat boring "Betts Breakfast," as it was the cheapest thing on the menu and I love turkey sausage. For $15, I got a surprisingly large portion of scrambled eggs, two turkey patties, a thick slice of sourdough toast, and home fries. The best part was the creamy scrambled eggs, shockingly! I did like everything but would have liked the home fries to be seasoned. But I did feel like I was fed well for $15. My friend's $23 salmon eggs benedict was definitely way too expensive for what she got, I'll tell you that! Our waitress was Elizabeth who was kind and efficient. We were in and out in a good time but didn't feel rushed. The bathroom is single occupant only and was nice and clean. Although I shouldn't be surprised, Betts is another place that has that darn 3% card surcharge fee. Overall, I'd be okay with eating here again although I will still try to stay within budget with what I order. read more

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HH is decent! We come here when we stay here. Staff is friendly but not open late, prices a bit steep for what this is. read more

Betts - HH - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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I woke up feeling fancy and decided to treat myself to breakfast at Betts. I arrived around 8 a.m., and street parking was easy and convenient. The server was lovely--attentive, friendly, and made the experience seamless. I ordered a double cortado, which was crafted perfectly, and the French toast with blueberries--absolutely delicious, though I wasn't a fan of the glaze (I think it was cinnamon). The flavors were still delightful, and the presentation was beautiful. The decor is upscale yet relaxed, creating a chic and inviting atmosphere. Service was wonderful, everything was thoughtfully executed, and I had a truly lovely time. Betts is the perfect spot for a refined, effortless breakfast in Cleveland. read more

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For brunch, lunch or dinner Betts should be on your list! The food is excellent with lots of different options. The service is great with a super friendly team. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with plenty of seating. If you're going for dinner you absolutely need to get the short rib-- it's excellent. Be sure to check out their drink menu for lots of fun cocktails. They also have half price bottles of wine on Wednesdays so you really can't go wrong at Betts! read more

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I was promptly seated and greeted by staff. They provided me with a few recommendations as I've never been to Bett's. I had the Hanger Steak which was cooked to perfection and a signature cocktail. The overall ambiance of the restaurant was great, I felt right at home and had a few staff come by to say hello and ask how I was going. Overall it was a great stay and I'll be back soon. read more

Betts - Hanger Steak - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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I heard all about Betts but never visited until recently. I was on West 6th for an appointment and considering my brunch options. Betts was the most elevated lunch around. And so, I finally experienced it. AMBIANCE: Restaurant in the heart of downtown Cleveland attached to the Kimpton Schofield Hotel. It's very convenient to enter through the separate entrance and not the hotel. The restaurant has plenty of natural light, ambient lighting, downtown views (of Heinen's building), and trendy private room. The latter has gorgeous greens, floral mural walls, and cute shelves. It's definitely a restaurant you can add to the pages of interior design magazine. It's gorgeous, modern, and spacious. Plenty of seating options are available. For small parties, there are booths, high tops, and tables. For solo diners, take a seat at a marble bar. For large parties, there is a separate event room where you'll feel like you're having your own private dining experience. FOOD/DRINKS: The menu is uncomplicated, one page, one for each - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Basic menu categories like starters, soups and salads, sandwiches, and entrees are available. I ordered a hearty lunch on a winter day - Lamb Stew ($24) and coffee ($4.50, refillable). Lamb Stew included a generous serving and was extremely delicious. The meat was very tender accompanied by potatoes and veggies. It has some very smooth, buttery undertones which I loved. It might be the best stew I tried in Cleveland. I was also very impressed by the coffee. It was very smooth and pleasant. I drank multiple cups. Be aware that 3% convenience fee will be added to your bill for credit card bill. SERVICE: I was greeted multiple times upon entering the space - once by the hotel employee and then restaurant employees. I felt very welcome! The service was initially delayed due to no dedicated bartender. After the service started, I was very happy with the attentiveness and friendliness. They really have a great staff that seems to work together well, have fun, and help each other. My waiter Dawud was very friendly. VALUE: Few ways to save are available. Happy Hour is available Monday through Friday, 3-6 PM. On Wednesday, you can get 1/2 price off wine bottles. They also have Loyalty Program but I'm not sure what it entails. I was very happy with my experience at Betts. It's a way better dining experience than at an average hotel restaurant. The lamb stew is a dish I'd have again and again. I very much look forward to my next visit. read more

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Restaurant inside Kimpton hotel. Very friendly and attentive service by Bianca. We had French Toast and Egg & Steak. Both were excellent and tasty. Not cheap, but solid breakfast in nice sit down restaurant. read more

Betts - Steak & Eggs - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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This was part of a hotel and was towards the left upon entering. It was a nice sized location with a good-sized bar present too. The menu had a number of intriguing options to choose from. The service was alright. They did not come back to refill waters often. I went with the large, chopped salad. It came with romaine lettuce, pickled red onion, egg, tomato, chickpeas and a buttermilk blue cheese dressing. It was not too bad. I wish there were more chickpeas present as well as the onions being sliced rather than being so big. Some onions were sliced, but others too big. There was a great amount of the blue cheese dressing, and all the flavors just blended well together. Everything appeared very fresh too. I also tried the shrimp and grits. The grits were sweet, but the homemade sauce that was on the side was a nice compliment to them. The poblano relish was tasty too. Will I go back? I suppose. read more

Betts - Partially Eaten Large Chopped Salad - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Visited Bett's for a Saturday Brunch between films during the film festival. My daughter's chorizo bowl was delicious but my Santa Fe bowl lacked flavor. read more

I love staying at The Kimpton Schofield hotel and this restaurant is located inside. Things I've loved in the past are their great happy hour, local juices, and vegan options. Things I've not loved in the past are hit or miss service, slow service, sometimes poorly made drinks (which I solved by ordering beer or wine). Today's breakfast made me change my good prior reviews based on a negative experience. Two of us dined for breakfast and reviewed the latest menu noticing they clearly call out vegan, vegetarian options. Love that this restaurant still gets it and offers options for all eaters. We place our order with a very kind and competent female server (who appeared to be the manager on staff). Ordered two grapefruit juices, an avocado toast, and chilaquiles (both vegan which just means egg and cheese out/tofu instead). Juices weren't anything special nor fresh. I suggest getting the Anna's Raw juices instead. Meals came out. The tofu on the avocado toast looked grilled. Nice, but still had no flavor. The chilaquiles had goat cheese sprinkled all over the top. I confirmed this was indeed cheese with our server and she asked the kitchen to remake it. They did and it came out pretty quickly with sliced tofu (not grilled, just plain tofu out of the box). No problem as I'm hungry. Take a few bites and still taste the goat cheese. This was my most unfavorite cheese when I used to eat dairy, so I know what it tastes like. I poke around on the plate and see they've left me a small stash of cheese under the bottom tortilla. Not cool. Didn't eat the meal. What a waste. Suggestions for this restaurant if they're listening: In addition to paying attention to the customer's order, I'd recommend doing something with the tofu. You're subbing it for scrambled eggs. Mash it up and make it scrambled. Put black salt on it... pepper, some onion and garlic powder, turmeric, and nutritional yeast. Tofu tastes like nothing if you put nothing on it, so change that. Would they serve a scrambled egg with no spices/salt/pepper? Yuck if so. The only reason for two stars versus one is they have other vegan options. The Caesar used to be great. Not sure if I'd eat here again though. read more

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Took first come/first serve seats at bar. Waited about ten minutes before anyone talked to us for beverage orders. Got coffee and water. Despite being there for more than an hour and a half for our meal, no more coffee or water would be forthcoming. This did allow us to notice coffee ground sludge at the bottom of the coffee cup. Weird and kind of gross. Finally ordered. Notified a few minutes later they were out of sausage, so bacon for us. We ordered it extra crispy, came looking like it was fresh out of the package, almost uncooked. No joke. White strips of bacon. We ate (leaving bacon untouched) finished, and then waited for a check. We had taken our seats at around 9am; we were now worrying we were going to be late for our 11am hotel check out. We've been here many times before because we love the Kimpton, but this lobby restaurant experience was a complete bust. Go to Addy's, go to Yours Truly, go to Double Nickel. Hell, go to Starbuck's. For a $50 breakfast for two, you expect to get good service and decent food. Sadly on this go round, we got neither. (We still tipped well...I'm a sucker for Labor Day.) read more

Betts - Brunching at the bar. - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Just had lunch at Betts. I had the Harvest Salad and added chicken. It was very good but it seemed like it needed one more flavor element. The chicken was very good and added some heft to the meal. Without a protein, some might find the salad a little light for a meal. On the other hand, if you are not that hungry, the salad alone would be perfect. Nice lunch spot, overlooking East Ninth street. The bartender/server was attentive and pleasant. I would not hesitate to return for lunch. read more

Jeff was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. They have a nice selection and I have a gluten allergy and there are many options.

Great environment - clean and welcoming. Good variety of healthy, vegan, GF options. Our waitress, Phoenix, however, made the experience. She's super attentive, kind, and let us watch the Olympics with sound. She also joined in on the fun here and there. Super sweet, fun and helpful. read more

Stopped for breakfast to watch the Men's Hockey Gold Olympic game (Go USA). Our waiter, Jeff was great! Lattes hit the spot too. My husband had the steak and eggs and said the steak was excellent. I had the Bett's breakfast which had all the breakfast staples. read more

Came in on a sleepy Monday and had the place to ourselves. An upscale yet relaxed atmosphere. Our food was great and Phoenix was a phenomenal server! read more

I'd probably give this restaurant 3.5 stars if that was an option. The manager working was extremely friendly and kind when checking in on our table and when I returned to pick up my credit card that I left behind. Unfortunately, the food wasn't very good. I ordered the chilaquiles which lacked flavor big time and was not filling at all. My husband felt the same regarding his breakfast burger in terms of flavor. He said all of the listed ingredients did not come through on his palate. His fries were the saving grace of the meal. They had a nice crisp texture and very good flavor. The atmosphere was attractive considering it's a hotel restaurant. Despite such positive interactions with the manager, we will not be returning unfortunately. read more

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The ladies who run the bar and restaurant are excellent. Kai at breakfast was very attentive and excellent. I loved all the food I had, in the morning it was chilaquiles. It was a different presentation than I'd ever had, comes out looking like a tostada but I few swipes with a knife and perfection. I'm sad to say I can't remember the name of my favorite person who works there. She was so freakin sweet. She was working Friday night, I'm going to describe her because management needs to know how great she is. Very petite with short hair with pink tips. Not only did she talk to us that night, she came by Saturday morning when she got there and talked with us again. Such a great human who made us mid 50s ladies feel seen and heard instead of the usual invisible. Bravo on great staff and great ambiance and great food and drinks. read more

The service is really what made it special. It was pretty empty so We were able to get a nice corner seat outside. Waitress was funny and accommodating . Food was pretty good. Nothing spectacular but worth coming back. Worth noting that those fries pictured was actually amazing! read more

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I visited Betts for lunch with a coworker recently. I didn't really check it out prior but it was close and easy for us both. The space is connected to a hotel and is cozy but modern. The bar area was really pretty and I liked the giant windows and all the natural light. They have a variety of seating options and the restroom was clean - and had really funky wallpaper. The menu was... interesting and it took me a while to decide what to get. They offer breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner - all of which have different menus. They also have a happy hour Monday through Friday from 3-6pm. Lunch is from 11am-4pm so that's the menu I went off of. I decided on their vegan caesar salad and a side of fries (which were actually like chips). I did ask for some parmesan cheese to make it more of a caesar salad to me (I'm not vegan and I gotta have cheese, vegan cheese or not). The dressing was good. No anchovies but the capers gave it a good flavor. The chips were meh and I barely touched them. They had good wifi and we were able to get some work done which was nice. I will say the service was rather slow. The food took around 40 minutes to come out and our table was one of few. Fries and a salad doesn't take that long. Our waitress was nice and the bill was reasonable. I doubt I would come back to eat but I can totally see the bar being a fun spot in the evening. read more

Betts - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I love this location and vibe of the restaurant! It's connected to a hotel and so I'm sure the guests love having a cute place to grab drinks downstairs. I've had brunch here before and it was pretty good, but I wasn't very impressed with their dinner options. We got a couple bowls but they were very bland and not worth it. The falafels were dry in the quinoa tabbouleh bowl, and the "spicy" Tucson bowl was not even mild haha absolutely no spice. The drinks, however, were delicious! Despite the menu, I will say the staff and service were amazing! Very kind and attentive. The host greeted us and made us feel welcome while taking us to our table, and our server was excellent! read more

Betts - Spicy Tucson Bowl - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Service was great, food was great and bartender was very welcoming. Will definitely visit again.

Food, service, and ambiance were great. Pheonix was an incredible waitress. 10/10 recommend especially for a girls night!

SO yummy! We flew in early this morning and didn't have a reservation for breakfast. This spot was lively - large groups, mimosas flowing, exciting energy so we decided to dine here. We ordered bloody Mary's and were brought waters. The egg white frittata and Bett's B&G were a hit! Will definitely be back next time we're in town read more

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Upon entry we were hit with what could described as Operating Room level lighting and comically tacky holiday decor. Then came drinks. Incredibly unbalanced and tasted like straight sugar. I felt hungover after the first sip. And finally the food. Arriving cold on chiped plates and hastily throw down, it looked like dog food. We could get past the appearance if the flavor was there but my new hypertension due to the amount of salt that was added to the food has left me no choice but to give it three strikes and zero stars. Woof. In reflection, added back 1 star as the service was decent and they did remove one of the dishes from the tab when we noted we couldn't finish it due to the saltiness. Would like to add I've never put a review on here before but felt it my civic service to inform the public. Lot of potential there though. read more

This was my second time visiting Betts, and I don't travel to Cleveland much. Nice selection of food, I appreciate the vegetarian and gluten free options, and a big drink menu. A cute place attached to a hotel but separate enough that it has its own vibe. I ordered the vegetable plate and instead a side of vegetables came. The waiter was apologetic and fixed the mistake, and he was attentive and friendly. Would recommend to others. read more

Great restaurant. The food was amazing but not as flavorful as I thought it would be. I got the Cajun lamb, but I thought it was just plain lame. There was no Cajun on it or none that I could taste really. read more

We tried this place since it was attached to our hotel. Brunch gets pretty busy, so be prepared to wait to get a table or to get food. The waffle was delicious! I like thicker, fluffy waffles so this one hit the spot. The chicken on the waffle was not as great. Smaller strips with a little too much breading on them. It also was a little tougher, probably due to being a little overcooked. The servers seemed to struggle keeping up. The table next to us were seated before we were and they got their food after we did. They were upset and ended up complaining about it, which they should since they ordered just waffles. read more

Betts - Chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Extremely average food. Pretty decent drink. Wouldn't go again for anything but a drink.

Five stars for our lovely server, Ky. Such a delightful young lady! Food was good. Ambiance was ok, but pretty loud. We were wishing we had asked to be seated outside, but our server made up for the noise. Would definitely go back. read more

Bett's is a great spot for an outdoor lunch. My surprise favorite part was actually the Caesar salad which had spiced crispy chickpeas instead of typical croutons. I hadn't thought of making that substitution before, and it was delicious! I also really liked the tokyo bowl with zoodles and chicken in a hoisin peanut sauce. I appreciated the slight spiciness in the sauce and the large portion of various veggies in the bowl. Bett's also has a decent selection of beers on draft which rotate frequently. The only down side is that service is fairly slow, so it's not the best spot for a quick lunch. If you have the time, though, I would recommend it! Food: B+ Drinks: B Service: C+ Ambiance: B+ read more

Betts - Tokyo bowl; Caesar salad - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Went here for dinner with friends and had a wonderful time! Great drinks, apps and entrees and Phoenix was an amazing server - great energy and laughs! read more

I have to be honest. I was t expecting to find much open in downtown Cleveland on a Sunday night. Now, I know that the city is changing and more people are moving into the city, but let's be honest, it's still not exactly what you'd call a bustling hubbub of activity. Which is why Betts was a surprising and nice find. Located next to the Kimpton Hotel, it's a decent sized restaurant that was pretty crowded at 7:30 pm. On a Sunday. The bar selection looked good, with a nice cocktail list. I had the Buffalo chicken sandwich. It was good but messy. The fries with it were really good. Thin cut and well seasoned. My daughter got the Tokyo bowl with tofu. Not too spicy and filled with lots of vegetables. The star for us were the Brussel sprouts. Topped with goat cheese, these were crispy and really, really good. I'm still not convinced that you can find whatever you want on a Sunday in Cleveland, but Betts is worth checking out! read more

Betts - The Tokyo bowl with tofu - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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KY, the waitress we had, was fantastic! Nice and very attentive to all of our needs. The food and service was good and the place was close and convenient. The music was a bit loud but we are old. Lol. read more

We stayed at the Kimpton for a night and had a coupon for 2 hot breakfasts at Betts. Sometimes hotel bars/restaurants can be a little hit miss, especially with service. We had Dawud as our server. He was amazing and on point. Prompt, efficient and upbeat. Definitely sets the bar high for the industry. The food was above average but not anything super special. It came out hot and fast and accurate. Definitely would eat again. read more

The host at the front counter was lovely, our server was not. I ordered for both of us (that's the way we like to do it) and the server had a real bee in her bonnet about that so for the rest of service she only spoke to my gf. Drinks were overpriced and mediocre (pineapple juice fresh from the can!). The salad was a pile of lettuce with a few grapes on it (ten dollars!). "Wagyu" meatballs tasted exactly like chef boyardee but drier. Ambiance was nice. read more

Adventures into this diner place inside of a hotel. Staff was very nice and placed us next to the window for people watching. Food was good well. Guac was creamy alongside crispy potatoes. The sandwich was so freaking good. The smear they put on it wraps the whole sandwich together perfectly. Loved this breakfast. read more

Betts - Avocado Toast - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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I took a red eye into the city and needed a good breakfast and Bloody Mary. This place delivered that and so much more. Midway through the meal I was tasting fine wines and sharing travel stories with Amanda and Jamie. I'm so happy I came here. As a solo diner, this place is just what I needed. read more

This was the most horrifying dining experience of my life. My friend and I were staying at the hotel next door, and after checking out the next day, we decided to have a meal at Betts. A hostess led us to a table for two. Shortly after, a male server came by, introduced himself, and poured us some water. He filled my glass first, and when pouring for my friend, she politely asked if it was possible to have some hot water instead -- since we were traveling and had sensitive stomachs. He hesitated a little but said yes, then asked if I'd also like some. I thought for a moment and said yes. A few minutes later, he returned with two visibly dirty cups -- one had obvious coffee stains, and the other had a lipstick mark on the rim. Both were filled with hot water. We were too shocked to speak. Even worse, after that, he completely ignored us for about 15 minutes, even though the restaurant wasn't busy and no new guests had arrived. Eventually, another waitress came to take our order and kindly replaced the cups. But in the background, we could clearly see the staff, including the male server, laughing as if they found it all amusing. I was furious, but I didn't say anything. I simply left no tip and wrote the reason on the bill. And then -- as we stood up to leave, the male server came directly toward us, stared at me without saying a word, with zero sign of apology or remorse. I was absolutely outraged. Later, after finishing some errands, we returned to the hotel and reported the incident to the front desk manager. He took it seriously and kindly contacted the restaurant manager for us. The restaurant manager came to speak with me and tried to explain it away as a "common mistake", but I pointed out how anyone could clearly tell from the dirty cups and the server's behavior that this was done intentionally. He immediately offered me a full refund, which I accepted, and apologized. But even during this conversation, the male server was still walking around the restaurant, never once offering an apology or even acknowledging the situation. This was deeply disrespectful, humiliating, and unacceptable. I will never recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Friends and I had dinner here and the restaurant had cool vibes all around. The place was quiet for a Friday night, even the staff found it odd, (it was Labor Day weekend). But they were happy to have us and it was our luck because our service was timely, food was out in no time and we were able to sit and relax longer. Our server, Jess, was very friendly and attentive, sharing her thoughts on drinks and food ordered. I particularly enjoy a meal even more when the staff says, "Ooh good choice!" or "That's my favorite." because they're excited for your experience. I had difficulty deciding which drink to order, Blood Orange Mule or Lemonade Stand, and over course of the evening I had both! And both were great choices and were "juicy" aka a good pour! I started with the Spicy Shrimp which had a nice heat to it but not crazy. The shrimp were hot and the sauce created a slight crunch on the edges that was nice. It came with a couple small garlic breads that I enjoyed by dipping in the extra sauce. 3 would've been better. I kept things light by also having the wedge salad and it was delicious. It's not your typical presentation of a "wedge" off a head of lettuce, but maybe a smaller bunch which was torn in two(?) This allowed for spaces in which the toppings and bleu cheese dressing could sit and nestle in, instead of sliding right off typical wedge. There were ample toppings which made each bite enjoyable. My friends had the Pretzel Bites appetizer, cavatelli carbonara and the Tokyo Bowl, both were very pleased with their meal. Good music was playing which always makes for a great time for me. There was a cool wall that listed the beers on tap, a couple of TV's with sports on. Indoor and covered outdoor dining options, majority of standard tables and chairs, we had a spot along an elevated booth and higher chairs on other side. You enter through a hotel entrance and Betts is immediately on the left. For anyone with mobility considerations, there is a step up into Betts maybe 6-7" and I cannot recall the hotel entrance. And I believe reservations are recommended- so call ahead and double check. Great for groups, small or larger, special occasions or before going to the theater, ballgame or just drinks/ dinner. Prices were $$-$$$ more moderate: $57 for 2 drinks, an appetizer and smaller salad but everything was delicious and an enjoyable evening. The next time I visit Cleveland I will be back and recommend to friends. So go check it out! read more

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