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Callaloo Cafe

4.6 (14 reviews)
Open • 1:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
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Amy J.

Got the jerk chicken meal for $19 which comes w callalloo, rice and peas, and macaroni and cheese. It was beautiful. This is THE BEST Jamaican food in the city period. The jerk chicken was AMAZING. Like practically charbroiled on jerk seasoning. Flavor inside and out. Not dry! Underneath it was a bed of thick rice and lentils ("peas"). Next to it was delicious callalloo which is basically mucinous okra and spinach combo and next to that was delicious baked macaroni and cheese which was also flavorful and rich. All around fantastic meal that had enough food for two.

Sara C.

Absolutely BOMB!! A rare Caribbean gem outside of Queens/Bk.. they're open until late LATE! The meal we had was delicious. We ordered the busupshut & dhalpuri roti along w/ chicken curry-- not spicy & came along w/ channa -- excellent flavors from Trini-- felt like I was back in Ozone park stuffin my face again. We also ordered the side of spicy jerk chicken -- still tender & flavorful at 11p!! Fresh& hot food, clean spot. Family owned. This is my go to when we visit. I'm drooling thinking abt the food & writing this review

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Dominic T.

100% coming back again, definitely try this place out. Went in expecting regular Caribbean food, and finished wishing I had more. Everything tasted fresh. Jerk chicken was bbq'd nicely and seasoned great. Had that compounding spice that had me sweatin just the right amount. Mac and cheese was awesome. Perfect texture, not runny or chunky, just right. Not sure what the spinach dish was, but was like creamed spinach with no cream and great spices. Enjoyed it very much. Service was quick enough. Owner gave good vibes.

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Vishu C.

There aren't too many Trinidadian spots in Cleveland, so Callaloo filled a large hole in my heart. Kelvin, the owner, was lovely and gave me massive servings for my 13 dollar vegan bowl. I'd never tried callaloo (the stew of greens) before, but it was delicious with a kick to it, and the okra, cabbage and chickpeas were fire. My friend also liked her jerk chicken (which was also MASSIVE and lasted her at least two meals). Will be back for more!

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Brian B.

10/10 recommend! Everyone was kind, the food smelled and looked amazing, fresh. Demi he ours portions but very filling! Normally not a fan of Mac but something told me to get it and I like the "twang" this dish had! Would suggest!

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Reviews are largely positive. People consistently praise the flavorful Trinidadian cuisine, especially dishes like jerk chicken and curry goat, and enjoy the generous portions. The warm, welcoming atmosphere and friendly service are also noted.

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4 months ago

Great food, the jerk chicken, jerk salmon and Mac and cheese are amazing. Can't wait to try the snapper too!

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1 year ago

Delicious food! You can smell how fresh it is. You feel like family. They're so helpful and kind. Great food! A truly hidden gem.

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1 year ago

Great food. Great service. So far I've tried the curried goat, eggplant and ribs. Looking forward to forward to trying other dishes.

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2 years ago

Amazing food consistently. Some of the best smocked chicken wings I have had. Staff is friendly and helpful. Food is great.

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Tommy's

4.1(730 reviews)
1.1 mi
•$$

I could have SWORN I had written a review for Tommy's years ago as it is one of my visited…read morerestaurants in my whole 6 years in Cleveland, but apparently I haven't! So it is clear I love Tommy's, a famous and long established healthy-ish option in Cleveland Heights, as do many others. Back when I was on keto for 2 years straight, I got their salads and now that I've been off keto for 3 years, I stop in for a milkshake or an order of fries from time to time. Parking is abundant in the free garage across the street and there is usually a wait for a table. However, I have never taken my boyfriend to Tommy's in the 2 years we have been together - every time we have tried, it's been a holiday and they are closed. However, we finally dined here for a Sunday lunch in August of 2026 and as usual, I had a 5 star experience! He did too, BTW. Tip of the day - my bf and I skipped the line by sitting at the counter which was a super win as we also got to people watch and observe the chefs at work. Yay! The menu is huge and the prices are weird but everything is yummy and fresh. My chunky butt got the "Josh" milkshake- a cookie dough and banana milkshake of delicious sugary goodness ($7.80). It's my favorite milkshake! We shared a generous order of unsalted fries ($4.99) and dipped them in malt vinegar like champions. I've had both the milkshake and fries before but ordered something new for my main. My bf then got the "silver" corned beef pita sandwich ($14.30) and I got the falafel pita sandwich ($12.10). Soooooo good! And by the time our fresh pitas came out, I was getting full so I got to bring home leftovers! Another win! I do think my bill of nearly $50 was a bit too high but we had a good time and I did recently read that the monthly rent on this place is 7k, so I can see why the prices keep going up and up. Definitely make Tommy's a stop on your itinerary if you're in Cleveland!

Good weather? Check Place to dine before a show? Choose Tommy's?…read more Coventry is just the BEST, and Tommy's, a fixture in the neighborhood since 1978, offers healthy meal choices, longtime favorites and the best milk shakes. My friend ordered the turkey burger and a side of broccoli that was enormous! I chose the hotdog with healthy chips. (I was surprised that my hotdog was bare--no onions, relish, pickle??) I still had a great time. Thanks, Kalle, who waited on us with her great personality.

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Tommy's - Rear seating area

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Beyond Juicery + Eatery

4.0(24 reviews)
2.2 mi•University
Healthy dining
Grab-and-go

After eating pretty heavy it was great to find this place that had healthy juices and wraps. During…read morelunch time the rush wasn't too bad but people definitely order ahead as well. Clean space as well if you do want to eat near the window at their bar seats. I enjoyed the banana nut smoothie with almond butter, crisp + cultivate juice to go, and the original with a spinach wrap. The order was enough to share between two and it felt filling without being too dense of an order. Great flavors and their other options really allow you to mix and match across smoothies, salad bowls, wraps, and juices. I believe they also have a rewards program so sign up to order online & collect rewards.

Staff are pretty efficient even during busy hours, but I was cut off a couple times while ordering…read more Wouldn't recommend studying here as there aren't many tables and chairs and it gets quite loud. Clean bathrooms, parking is very difficult to find here (see below for recommendations). Got the mango tango 20z - well blended and more heavy than expected on the pineapple taste for me. (right on the street of Beyond Juicery) Metered side street parking exists right outside, which is free after 6pm and on weekends if you can find an open spot (the other side of Euclid bordering the MOCA also has a few spots that are free for 30min, nonmetered parking if you can get an open spot --- https://www.google.com/maps/place/Museum+of+Contemporary+Art+Cleveland/@41.5092922,-81.6047249,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830fba23d26dc63:0xbe60352775ad6e34!8m2!3d41.5089105!4d-81.604645!16zL20vMGg3bXJ0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) (5 min walk) There next nearest metered side street parking exists on Bellflower Rd (just one block over from Euclid - just set your navigation to turn at this building -- https://www.google.com/maps/place/George+S.+Dively+Building,+11240+Bellflower+Rd,+Cleveland,+OH+44106/@41.5092922,-81.6063342,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830fb8bb5f9e0b3:0x9003060437a8e85c!8m2!3d41.5102027!4d-81.6065416!16s%2Fg%2F1v44fm9d?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D (less than 5 min walk) This parking lot behind the planet fitness is free for 30 min and is super close as well. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parking+lot,+Euclid+Ave,+Cleveland,+OH+44106/@41.5092922,-81.6063342,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830fb8a6c771dcf:0xee46029d17381b88!8m2!3d41.5102672!4d-81.6044483!16s%2Fg%2F11crrfr8vr?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

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Beyond Juicery + Eatery
Beyond Juicery + Eatery
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La Pecora Pizzabar

4.6(27 reviews)
1.7 mi•Larchmere

Driving by I wasn't sure if they were open despite the Open sign. Just a little unassuming…read more But once inside it was quite inviting. Same hostess serves La Pecora and Barroco, so that was a bit awkward til we figured it out. And they do take reservations. Ok, now with the business out of the way... My mom and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. Server was super pleasant. Varied drink menu of all types, including NA offerings. We were delighted surprised by the complimentary bread service. Burrata salad could serve 4 as an appetizer. And our pizza was absolutely delicious. The pear was sliced so thinly that it was a nice balance to the pistachio rather than being overly sweet. We'll be back!

Came here last night for dinner. Made 6p reservations. They encourage it. So I did. Place was kinda…read morecrowded. But not too bad. We got seats on the 2nd floor on a couch. Loved it! It was nice too because it's a loft so you can see over and outside. We decided to get 2 pizzas. New Haven and Margarita. We didn't get any sides but they do bring you some bread with balsamic and seasoning on it. It's good. Between the New Haven and Margarita we liked the Margarita better. New Haven is really good I'd get it again. It is very tomato forward sauce, cheese good, seasoning good, crispy crust. Margarita was lighter. Sauce was savory and had more complex tastes, cheese was good, could have used more basil. The crust was thin and not as crispy as the New Haven. Honest I was slightly disappointed at that. Videos show really crispy so I was excited. Now the crust was good. Light airy but it wasn't as crispy on ends and middle. Edge was crispy. But I liked the taste of the margarita just a bit better. Both good. Pricing $25 average for 1 pie, 1 size. Salads are around $15. Apps are around $15. So even with 2 people you're not getting out of there under $50 with drinks. Next time we will try the slice shop next door. Seem to have a few more options on types of pizza. You can buy a slice or whole pie. Lots of seating. So the slice shop is a good option too. No reservations. Staff was nice. Server good. She was very helpful and attentive. Parking is a challenge. There is a lot across the street toward the academy or street parking. Slightly disappointed on the crisp. Just wasn't there on the slice. Oh and the cut on the pizzas were very shallow and we had to almost make our own cuts. Just cut the pizza for me so I can grab a slice. Less hassle for your customers.

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La Pecora Pizzabar - View out from top floor

View out from top floor

La Pecora Pizzabar - Meatballs

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Batuqui - Gift Shop: Sunday, 22 February 2026

Batuqui

4.5(340 reviews)
1.7 mi•Larchmere
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In Cleveland for work this week, and one of my co-workers (who is Brazilian) recommended we try…read morethis place. I thought the building was very cool - it's an old church, with stained glass windows intact. The menu is traditional Brazilian, you order an entree with sides. My colleague said the dishes served were very traditional, so this was my first experience with Brazilian food. Sooooo good! I clean played everything. Very flavorful. I ordered the freijoada, which was rice, collard greens cooked in olive oil and garlic, and a black bean stew that has several types of sausage, beef, and ham cooked in with it, and some cassava flour as well. For dessert, I tried their churros filled with Dulce de leche, and served with ice cream. The service was excellent, our server had food out quickly and checked in with us multiple times. This place is a hidden gem - quiet neighborhood and the food quality punches well above its weight. 10/10 would eat here again.

Good food. Great service! Very overpriced…read more We went on the recommendation of our daughter. With a reservation, we had good seats by a window. Nice lighting and ambience. Our server was wonderful! Two of us got the picanha special. It was presented nicely on a hanger. However, the price was crazy for the amount of meat that it was. I won't talk numbers because that's gauche. Just be sure you know what you're getting into.

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Batuqui - Gift Shop: Sunday, 22 February 2026

Gift Shop: Sunday, 22 February 2026

Batuqui - Sunday, 22 February 2026

Sunday, 22 February 2026

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Gigi's On Fairmount - Charcuterie board

Gigi's On Fairmount

4.3(338 reviews)
1.0 mi
•$$

Gigi's is fantastic and has amazing vibes inside and out. They even keep music piping outside even…read morewhen they're not open and the ambiance is the best in the area from my experience. It is definitely on the formal side. The food is top notch and some of our favorite items are the bruschettas and salads. Very nice spot for a date night or special occasion or out of town guests. I appreciate greatly from them that you can select in your reservation which zone of the restaurant you want to sit in. Service has been very good when we've been there most recently Corinne I believe her name was was very friendly and helpful and did an amazing job managing many tables some with difficult customers. One note, NOT a negative to me but may be noteworthy for some: I don't think Gigi's is a spot for kids or large family events with kids, unless they have a private dining space I'm unaware of. Space between tables is tight and the space overall is not huge but they make great use of the space. The staff are extremely efficient and there are many of them moving with trays at any given time, it's absolutely not a spot to walk around with a toddler if they get bored at the table. The chairs for example are also small so don't expect a giant family size booth here. Again these are positives to me but just notes!

Gigi's has been on my bucket list for years. I finally made a reservation for my birthday and…read moreenjoyed every bit of it. Atmosphere inside Gigi's may be one of the best parts about it. We were fortunate enough to sit by the front window and had a clear view of the restaurant and the street. The staff was very friendly and very helpful and they did a great job. We started off with their famous bruschetta and we're not disappointed. So many choices and so hard to pick, but we loved every bit of it. For entrees, we had the signature lasagna that was fantastic and a special from what I remember was short rib and couscous. Everything was very delicious. The only downside coming to this wonderful restaurant is parking. I had to park two streets over and walking on icy and snowy sidewalks was not pleasant.

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Gigi's On Fairmount - View from front door.

View from front door.

Gigi's On Fairmount
Gigi's On Fairmount

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