If you want the best pastries in Cleveland go here the food is homemade and best there is and the…read morepeople inside are great and it is very affordable recommend the pepperoni and cheese and apricot and cheese

Old school traditional Hungarian skilled baker. He was kind and thoughtful in our short…read moreinteraction. It really made an impression on me. Cherry and cheese danish was my favorite. The dough was so so good. I will be back!

My family was in town while driving across country. Discovered this place late in the afternoon…read moreand we grabbed a ton of pastries for the end-of-day prices of about $2 each. My kids loved the cookies and the cruffin. Adults got the cinnamon buns - which was great to have one without the icing and it was still decadent! Service was friendly and personable. I'd almost go to Cleveland again just to get more pastries from Leavened!

Had been craving Leavened for a week and finally decided to give in. Only problem is it's near my…read moregym... so I got pastries after a workout session. Whatever. I'm so sad about this, but this was not my favorite experience at Leavened. Customer service was great of course but my selections fell short. I got a mushroom and ricotta croissant, which was fine. I forgot the ricotta was supposed to be there because it mostly tasted liked mushroom, but it was good. I also got the cinnamon monkey bread. This was not good. It was seemingly cooked in the paper that it was served in so the top of the bread pieces were crunchy, the middle was softer and then everything else was completely stuck to the paper. I didn't get to eat about 1/3 of what I paid for and I had to work really hard for the other 1/3. Also, the bread had a very spicy taste. It must have been cinnamon and allspice, but it was entirely too much and very overpowering. It truly tasted like a spicy savory bread which is not what I was expecting or wanted. Monkey bread is usually gooey and sweet. This missed the mark, but that's okay. I'll certainly return for another treat soon. Also the bread was looking fire this day.

Wandered in after lunch at Great Lakes interested in trying Hungarian pastries. Got the Chocolate…read moreNapoleon, it was like a puff pastry , cream and custard dessert 10/10. Also tried the Apple Linzer which tasted like apple pie and Sos Stangli. Affordable as well, I'm going to have to go back next weekend.

Must try bakery in the Cleveland area. It's been there for a couple of generations now. The baker…read moreguided us through their menu. They're known for their napoleans and tortes. Super sweet staff, and they pastries are delectable. Also smells amazing inside!

The pastries exceed all expectations from appearance, to flavor, to robust quality. The servers…read moreare polite and helpful. Great service. Ambience is very appropriate if you can ever take your eyes off of the pastries. They are a must visit whenever you're in town or passing through. I love this place. In contrast there is not a single bakery worth a nickel west of the Mississippi.

Called today order a party tray, they hung up on me. Called back just to make sure it was a…read moremistake. Nope, hung up on again. Really? Customer service is terrible. Better places to go where they want your business.

I've been a customer the past 1.5 years. Despina is an incredible baker, but also makes luscious…read morebreakfast and lunch dishes. Her spanikopita is a delight, the rice pudding has a great blend of cinnamon with a touch of sweetness! Her soups are delicious, especially her bean soup! Despina and her staff, which often includes one of her daughters, is friendly, involved in the Lakewood community and so happy to serve you! Love this authentic Greek bakery. Great atmosphere for eating in or take-out! Patty S.

Greek! Yes, if you're looking for an authentic Greek bakery "Despina's Bakery" is definitely one…read moreplace you want to check out. A cute little establishment on Detroit Blvd. in Lakewood. We went there today for the first time. It's a small place with a few tables and comfortable chairs to sit and relax with a cup of Rising Star coffee. A single counter at the back of the room clearly displays the days offerings. I couldn't help but try their stuffed grape leaves, zucchini balls, and rice pudding. All of it looked marvelous. Can't wait to get home to try it all. The owner, a very pleasant and helpful woman, explained everything to us without hesitation as we asked question after question. If you long for Greek bakery, or just any bakery, give them a look-see. FYI... update: I just had everything I purchased for dinner. It was FANTASTIC!!! I'm definitely going back.

Always a treat, hot fresh chai with extra spice paired with a hot croissant, you cannot plan a…read morebetter Saturday morning. The staff at Blackbird are direct, they keep the line moving and put out amazing pastries and bread all while smiling! You can get it to go, or lounge in their sun filled cafe, where locals meet up for coffee, they have their own Rising Star blend, so that's a double bonus.

I visited this spot on a busy Wednesday morning. The nice perk of this spot is the amble parking…read morewhich is a rarity in Lakewood. The shop was busy but the workers moved the line quickly. I tried the Red Eye cold brew with an added espresso shot and ate the chocolate croissant and ham & cheese croissant which was delectable and satisfying. If I lived closer I certainly would be a regular but if I am in the area I will have to visit again.

I like to visit bakeries. Because who doesn't. This place is really nice. And the staff are very…read morefriendly and helpful. They have a really nice selection for you to choose from. The parking is good.

Been here a few times, just now getting around to a review. Came in at 12:30 on a Friday afternoon…read morefor lunch. Was seated at a booth that was just vacated by the previous party. Outside of the bar, there wasn't an open seat in the joint. Was promptly served a Diet Pepsi and ordered the chicken Parmesan. The waitress was very friendly, fast and attentive. The chicken parm was a perfect size for lunch, and the whole meal was a bargain at $15. The chicken itself was very good, nice and crispy, though not overly cheesy or saucy. The side of spaghetti complemented it well, but the red sauce was more of a tomato topping than a spaghetti sauce. I'm not sure a side of sauce would have changed things, just very thick and not very saucy. The flavor was okay, and on par for a diner. Also got a side of the cucumber salad which was outstanding! Leaving was a bit challenging. There were several old biddies at the cash register selecting bakery items like kids in a candy store. Maybe they were there by design, as I ended up getting a raspberry coffee cake they had on the counter (which was very good). The place is cash only and I needed to make change to tip my waitress. By the time I got back to my table, there was someone already sitting there enjoying her coffee. Since there were only 2 waitresses, it wasn't hard to make sure my server got her just deserves for a job well done. The place was as crowded when I left at 1:00 as it was when I arrived. Also, I'm 60 years old and had to be the youngest in the place by about 20 years!

Best Italian beef in Cleveland! Au Ju doesn't come close! Flavor was on point! I had it slightly…read moredipped and it was perfect! Beef was sliced thinly! And the mild giardiniera was on point!

What is not to love! Anything Italian and sweet you'll find here. I stop anytime I'm in the…read moreneighborhood (& that's a little too often) Staff is knowledgeable and helpful. Very casual ambiance and you can savor your bites on the go or outside

One of the best in the world now! You can't leave there without the monkey bread! But you have to…read moreget there early or they'll run out. Everyone is so friendly and the atmosphere is great.

I was in Cleveland for work and staying with a friend who lives down the street from On the Rise…read moreArtisan Breads. She suggested this place as a breakfast and coffee place. So glad I stopped. Easy street parking. Coming from the opposite direction, I could easily make a u-turn and park. I came here for a latte and left with more. The artisan breads looked so good. I got the cinnamon raisin bread. What a treat! Fresh, fluffy, and delicious! I wish I had one closer to me. Everyone was friendly. Great neighbor spot.

Looking for low carb / low sugar / keto approved cookies? Custom order a dozen - chocolate chip or…read moresnickerdoodle - and you'll super glad you did. The absolute best low sugar version cookies I've ever had, and I've tried them all I'm pretty sure. I can't have the full sugar treats but I've picked up a few for others and everyone raves about those almost as much as I love the low carb cookies - the oatmeal pies (think Little Debbie but homemade style) and the cinnamon rolls especially. One friend though did tell me she thinks the low carb chocolate chip are better than any regular chocolate chip cookies she's ever had. Also everyone there is super duper nice, Rachel is a joy to deal with, and it's just lovely all the way around.

I was recommended the cookies by a coworker. Salted caramel cookies were real good; love the sea…read moresalt. $1.25 a cookie which is reasonable. They also have brownie cookies & maybe 2 other kinds but this was the best looking one. I also tried the pepperoni rolls ($5). It was just dough, cheese, & pepperoni. Mediocre, so I added an egg wash and fresh herbs and seasoning on top and then put it in the air fryer for a few minutes; super delicious. I typically make my own, but for something quick on the go it isn't a bad deal; it is about 3 servings worth. I will definitely try more of their sweets if I get there at the right time when they have more options. I love to support small businesses & this one is great. It is easy to miss, inside Lakeshore Beverage, so I think they need a big sign on the other side of the building to catch drivers attention. I would recommend.