As a Van Aken District neighbor, navigating the wide range of interesting eateries is a lot of fun…read more Last night, Northstar Cafe was our choice. Northstar comes highly recommended by a catering friend as a reliable, go-to place. We arrived and were second in line to order. I'm not wild about their queue up-order/pay-take a pager approach but last night was effortless. We sat on the little patio fronting Warrensville Center Road and enjoyed the hustle bustle of a busy Friday night. We had ordered the thai burrito with chicken and a cola. We self served our drinks and when the food was served we were extremely excited. The presentation was lovely and the portion was generous, including the baked chips. After the first bite, we were hooked. Delicious. Tasty (including the side of peanut sauce). With delightful textures. The chicken was perfectly cooked. We could only eat half and took the rest home. Looking forward to a reprise. Live music was starting soon but we headed over to the VAD plaza for their weekend offering. Verdict? A great eat-in experience we will soon repeat.

Casual service meets fantastic food in an environment perfect for families & groups of friends…read more Each time I visit Northstar Cafe I love it more (and wish more deeply it would expand to a Westside location). For brunch, my go to is the biscuits and gravy. The gravy has a good heat to it and the biscuits are flaky and buttery. For lunch, the buddha bowl and chicken & avocado sandwich are both elevated classics. My husband raves about the fish sandwich - and the salad that comes as a side is anything but simple. When you enter, you'll order with the cashier and then find a seat with your number. Typical counter service - but what makes Northstar special is that the interior feels more like fine dining and the food is much much better than your standard fare. Worth a trip for its own merits, the fact that it's located in a nice shopping area is also a draw, especially for a weekend when you want to have a leisurely stroll.

Food is really good but prices are way too high for saladas and burgers. They have many toppings to…read morechoose from. Also have as beyond burger. Have fountain drinks.

This was a good experience overall. If you're looking for a super casual salad spot, this place…read moreworks. I enjoyed the variety of toppings offered to build your salad, and the portions are incredibly generous! The service was quick and pleasant enough. Based on the portion size, the pricing is fair.

Food is excellent! Service is expeditious. Could be more space in there for the busy hours. A…read morechicken sandwich, side of falafel and side of fries was $21 bucks. My only complaint is that there is not a location closer to me. Please franchise before CAVA gets here

Brassica in Shaker Heights was such a good find while visiting a friend. I went twice in one trip,…read morethat should tell you something. Got the salad bowl both times with hummus and basically loaded it up with everything, and it just works no matter what combo you put together. Tried the chicken on one visit and the brisket on the other, both were fabulous. Fair warning though, the brisket is subject to availability, so don't count on it being there every time. Do yourself a favor and order the fries at least once even if you're trying to be good. They complement the bowl perfectly, and throwing a few fries right into the salad is genuinely a great move. Also have to mention the beer selection. Good local options and reasonably priced, which is a nice touch alongside the food. This place earns the trip back any time I'm in the area.

B is the best bartender!! He made our visit awesome. My girls and I come for brunch often and he…read moreremembers us and has excellent customer service. He even shared his hand sanitize. signed, Lisa

I'm not local to Cleveland, but I can't say enough great things about this place. Every time I'm in…read moretown for work, I make it a point to stop by, and this visit was no exception. This time, I brought my family along for lunch, and it did not disappoint! We took advantage of their happy hour specials, which included half-off pizzas, select appetizers, and drinks. We started with the Street Corn Nachos and added grilled chicken. They were absolutely incredible--easily some of the best nachos we've ever had. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and every bite was delicious. We also ordered the whipped feta, which was simply divine and a must-try. For our entrées, one person ordered the pepperoni pizza and really enjoyed it. I had the sausage pasta, which was fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly light while still being incredibly satisfying. The third entrée was the Thai noodles , and it was another hit. Everyone commented on how fresh and well-prepared their meal was. The service, as always, was impeccable. We were greeted immediately and seated right away. What really stands out about this restaurant is the teamwork. Everyone pitches in, whether it's bringing out food, clearing plates, or noticing your water glass is getting low. It doesn't matter if they're your server or not--they make sure you're taken care of, and that level of hospitality really makes a difference. The restaurant is also spotless, and I love that the open kitchen allows you to watch the team preparing the food. It adds to the overall experience and shows how much care goes into every dish. Whether you're stopping in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or happy hour, this place consistently delivers. Great food, outstanding service, a welcoming atmosphere, and a beautiful space make this one of my favorite restaurants in the Cleveland area. If you're visiting the Pinecrest area, do yourself a favor and make this a stop--you won't regret it!

First of all...the workers there are incredibly nice and helpful. The restaurant is very beautiful…read moreand cozy even though I'd only popped in to grab my take out order. And it smelled so good in there... BUT having said that... The food was SO disappointing. I ordered the Lamb Rolled Pita and the Hummus. (See attached photo) of the lamb I could NOT eat. I was so bummed. I was really looking forward to that. Also, I asked for cucumbers be subbed for the tomatoes. The tomatoes were gone which was great, but there were NO cucumbers. ALSO, the menu says that the rolled sandwiches come with fries. (see attached photo) Mine did not. Bummed. It came with this like lemon couscous that I didn't like at all and didn't eat. (see attached photo) So, basically, I only had mostly pita to eat from the sandwich and the hummus. (which was good). Honestly, if there wasn't so much of the lamb that wasn't edible, I wouldn't have posted a review at all despite the fries and the cucumbers being wrong/missed. Very disappointing because this meal supposed to be like a treat.

It's pretty mid middle eastern food. More white-tified. It's still alright though I guess. I…read moreusually only get from here because it's a convenient Arab place to go eat at. Service is okay food is okay vibe is okay. All in all pretty mediocre. Prices are kinda a lot so if you want actual good Arab food I don't reckon I'd recommend this place.

Your neighborhood cafe for every kind of day, where a little bit of everything is always a good…read moreidea! Featuring scratch made pastries & bread baked fresh daily, bagels by Cleveland Bagel Company, house made dressings and locally sourced ingredients! I especially loved the massive salads made with hydroponic lettuce from a local farm in Hudson! My husband and I each got 2 meals out of our salads! The staff were so friendly and helpful with menu selection! They have lots of seating available and offer to go orders as well! Located in Eton with plenty of parking available in the newly resurfaced lot! Iced Mocha Challah French Toast Turkey Reuben Mediterranean Salad Asian Chicken Salad

DELICIOUS sandwiches, huge salads, quiche, bakery & coffee. I've invited 3 people to go with me &…read morethey all agree. Cute interior with a "sit down & relax" feel. A few outdoor tables also if you like that. Beautiful paintings also that change periodically & are For Sale. Try the tuna melt, taboulli, & the cookies !

Crispy Sprouts- Sweet and tangy. Antipasto Salad- Everything in perfect proportions and well-cut…read more Mussels- Sublime sauce. "Health" drinks- Unusual, yet quite quaffable. Service- Excellent. Bathrooms- Striking. Decor- Smart, yet subdued. What's there not to like?

After all these years, still remains my favorite restaurant in the area…read more We did the chef's menu for my wife's birthday. Really fun experience, you just sit and the meals come in, each dish is a surprise and a great experience with the table. The first 3-4 dishes came at a fast pace, then everything slowed down and we were able to keep up with the dishes. HIGHLY recommend...still!

We are frequent customers at the Solon, Kitchen 56. While waiting in Hillcrest Hospital ER to be…read moreadmitted, I called Mayfield, Kitchen 56 to order dinner at 7:42pm for my husband and myself. I got there at 7:50 expecting to wait for 10+ min, however it was ready! It was delicious and still very warm when my husband ate it! I spread your name around to the doctors & nurses! Thank you Kitchen 56 for never disappointing!

We haven't been to "56 Kitchen" for a long time. But we needed a round table for 10 people and…read morethey're the only place I know of that has one. As a matter of fact, it seats 12. The parking area was extensive so we had no problems in that department. So we went with the family for lunch. The young man that waited on us, Ryan, did a great job. He handled 10 people all by himself and he never missed a beat. A really BIG thank you to Ryan. The menu was reasonably broad so there was something for everyone. And the food was good lunch food... well prepared. You can imagine how much noise a party of 10 can create. That added to the normal noise of the establishment made hearing a little tough, but we handled it. After the meal Ryan made us a fresh pot of coffee, which was excellent. So, all-in-all, things went well and I would return if the need for that table should reoccurr.

This place doesn't look like it was built for breakfast, but I was very pleasantly surprised by the…read morefood. To elaborate, its a bar. But the bar is empty, and at breakfast it looks a little sad. None of that matters though. The gentlemen who served me (who i believe is the owner) was phenomenal. Helpful without being intrusive, and kind without feeling fake. The breakfast burrito was a 10/10 on its own, but then gentleman suggested their house sauce, which i initially turned down because i dont live Chipotle, but decided to try anyway and thank goodness I did. I will be checking in this this place, waiting for them to sell bottles of this sauce. Make sure to ask for the house sauce when you go in, you wont regret it! The grits were good. They were outshined by the burrito and sauce. Im excited to go back and try more things.

Hard to get a 5 star review from me. The server was spectacular. From the moment we arrived she was…read moreintuitive and helpful. She knew the material front to back and was inclusionary in her vocabulary to make the customer feel appreciated and welcome. We went with a breakfast burger on waffles and the breakfast quesadilla and the service remained top notch. In fact I'd come back for her alone, that's how impressed I was with her. Restaurant was an immaculate and warm eatery offering rich and complex flavors that complimented each other in a very delicate and robust manner. The menu was fun, and the service obviously was a slam dunk. Will be coming back in next time I'm this way and hopefully get to experience the dinner side of this amazing location.

My first experience at Bibibop and the service team was very patient and kind with my questions…read more They even let me taste the sweet potato noodles before ordering. They explained the different type of rices, too. The store was clean and items I could directly access were stocked well. Most importantly - my food was delcious! Something different then the normal fast casual.

This location is by far the worst. Staff is rude. Ordering online takes far too long. The orders…read moreare never ready on time. They never give you enough food when you order online/app. They just suck. Love BIBIBOP hate this location.