I visited Affettati for lunch when I was taking my Mom to an appointment nearby. I had the #8,…read moremortadella, burrata, pistachio, and pesto. The toppings were fresh and delicious. The fresh baked bread was crispy on the outside but nice and fresh in the middle. It's a little shop good for picking up a sandwich quickly. The staff was friendly and answered my unfamiliar Mom's questions about the ingredients. If I'm back in the area I'll definitely want to stop in again.

Fabulous sandwich shop in LIttle Italy on Murray Hill. The shop is intimate and simple. The owners…read moreare super friendly and kind and happily explained the menu to me. They have about 8 or 9 sandwich options all made to order on a crispy focaccia bread. They also offer my favorite, San Pellegrino Italian sodas and homemade chocolate chip sea salt cookies. They slice the meat for you right there and it was all super fresh. I got the #2 which had salami, prosciutto, and capicola with burrata and pickled hot peppers. The sandwich was good and tasted really fresh. I really enjoyed the burrata. I also did not miss the fact that there was no sauce or spread on it. I'm not a huge fan of crispy or hard bread, so I think I would have loved it even more if there was a soft bread option. I definitely look forward to returning though, maybe they do have another bread option available, I didn't ask. You can also customize the sandwich, so I would have added some arugula. The cookie was incredible!

Sausage and pepper sandwich is unreal. The bread is so fresh and the marinara is perfect. A plus.read more

Large build your own 14 inch sub was $20. It had one meat and one cheese and two sauces. Expensive…read more Delicious basil aioli. The brownies are $7.50!! I was going to get one but it was very hard. No rice pudding today sadly. The chocolate chip caramel cookie was kinda sorta soft and flavorful. Overall meh, better as a little boujie grocery with various beers and dry grains/beans. No sign outside/above so very easy to miss!

I have a deep love of the smell of bread so, smell-wise, this place is heaven…read more I popped in here with with a friend and left with a number of things. Baguette, red fife bread, cheddar clove scone and a mocha. The bread buts were crusty and beautiful. Since it was around lunch we also got a pork banh mi to split and it was full to the brim with pork and a decent amount of pickled veggies. Everything was delicious, can't recommend enough!

The breads here are good, don't get me wrong. But for a place that entered and placed in a baguette…read morecontest in France, I was perhaps underwhelmed. The baguette was reasonably crispy, but the flavor was nothing special (this might be true for a baguette ordinaire in France, but not for the "baguette tradition" implied by "traditional baguette"). Fougasse was heavily seeded and had a nice flavor. Pastries were pretty good with nice-quality pastry cream but maybe more chocolatey than I'd expect. It's definitely a great option in the neighborhood if you're around, but I don't think I'd make a special trip from out of town.

I have lived in the eastern suburbs of Cleveland for 6 years and have NEVER been to Grum's Sub…read moreShop, a beloved local institution, until a blustery November day when my ADHD brain refused to let me move on with my day until I ate a sandwich. After a brief glance at the menu (and picking up a gummy worm flavored diet mountain dew from their vending machine...), I ordered their Grum Sandwich (7" for $8) without peppers and swapped out the oil for stadium mustard as well as an order of their plain "grumizza" to indulge in for dinner. It was only $2.75!!! How can I resist that?? I am not exaggerating when I say that I would die for this sandwich and I don't know if it was my obsessive ADHD brain talking or not, but it was one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. There was sooooo much meat on there, the spice mix was amazing, and the bread.... woweeee wow, so soft and fluffy and oh my god delicious. AND IT WAS ONLY 8 DOLLARS. The grumizza made for a great dinner as well. Using the same bread as the sandwiches, they loaded it up with sauce, ooey gooey cheese, and that spice mix I love so much. I hit my carb quota for a week in just one day but my god, was it worth it! I should also mention the place was packed and the diligent staff worked very hard to keep up with all the orders and they did a great job! My only suggestion is adding the ability to provide customers with a glass of water. I DEFINITELY will be back!!!

I've had this place numerous times. Very quick and simple subs. Not many sides and vending machine…read moresoda. Has both hot and cold choices. They are know for the "Grumsteer" but all the subs I've had have been delicious. Filled to the brim with meat and dressings. $8 for a half and $16 for a full. Turkey sub is great as is the Roast Beef. I will continue to eat here. It is busy and has limited hours. 8.3 out of 10.

Darn good sandwiches at darn good prices! It's actually a convenient store, but you can also get…read morehot food there. Heads up, it's an old building that's tiny inside, so not great for people in wheelchairs.

We just stopped in to kill some time, met the owner Michelle and she is an amazing, energetic and…read moregenerous person. Enjoyed talking with her. It definitely be a stop whenever in the area. The meats and cheese are so tasty! She gave a sample of the zucchini pancakes - wow!! Sooo Good!

Rated Best Bagels in Ohio, this place is legit. Between quick and friendly service, and generous…read moreshmear & toppings, you're leaving full and delighted every time. Their NY-style bagels have a signature cornmeal crust which takes it all to the next level. They have a cool, urban vibe-- the place small but cute with adequate seating, a nice merch corner, good signage, and even custom-made art by a local artist. The owner, Josh, and everyone who works there is wonderful. Everything is so thoughtful & well-executed, so there's a reason they always get glowing reviews-- they deserve 'em!

Some of the best bagels in town (i.e., East side suburbs) -- their rye bagels are the best I have…read moreever had anywhere ever, just COATED both sides in seeds and super crunchy. The flavor is fantastic, the perfect merger of bagel and rye bread! incredible for sandwiches! No other rye bagels compare. Onion, Garlic, Everything all excellent. I did not care for "spicy" Everything, but that can be just me. I have not yet tried their cream cheeses, they sound good but I'm a "toasted & buttered" bagel girl. BTW: if you like to slice & freeze bagels for later... they sell day olds that are extremely good & fresh and freeze perfectly -- a real bargain! (NOTE: Nubeigel tends to make a "more browned" bagel, almost Montreal style -- vs. the very pale bagels at other local bagel shops. I love this, but YMMV.)

Cute spot, I had a nice sandwich there! Nice vibe inside its a great place in the neighborhood.read more

So glad I found this place! Very warm and cute inside, great coffee, service was friendly. I…read morearrived pretty soon after opening and there was quickly a line, as I ate it got longer and longer. This was on a Saturday morning. But they get everyone through quickly and efficiently. My smallest one loved her ham and cheese croissant, it was so flaky and buttery- I don't even like ham and I enjoyed my stolen bites. My spinach feta quiche was very tasty but a little on the salty side. Loved the pumpkin scone- if you're like Larry David, this is a true scone, not to be confused with a muffin. Thick in the middle, crunchy corners, mild pumpkin spice flavors. The sourdough loaf we brought home was perfect. Love that you can walk to the library from here. Bonus. We will be back!

Tuesday night trivia @7pm is my favorite!. They also have great bean dip and there's free parking…read morein the garage behind the building. They have flights and pints and drinks galore. There's also indoor and outdoor seating and outside it is pet friendly.

Boss Dog Brewing is an urban brewery in Cedar Lee neighborhood. This neighborhood is DORA by the…read moreway meaning you can wander with your beer. This is a destination for Cleveland Brewery passport. I visited Boss Dog many times over the years and most recently for Cleveland Heights Neighborhood Crawl. AMBIANCE: Minimalistic and laidback brewery perfect for groups with large tables. There are options to sit inside in dim surroundings or enjoy twinkling lights on the patio. The brewery is rarely crowded so it's a perfect destination to watch sports in peace or just socialize with friends in calm surroundings. FOOD/DRINKS: Their kitchen closes fairly early. To be honest, I've never had any food here that I loved. Beers are always bold and have fun names. During the bar crawl I had Rocktoberfest beer. It's bold and very autumnal. SERVICE: Their kitchen closes service is friendly. You usually get pretty dedicated. PARKING: There are three municipal parking lots in the area that can be used free of charge. There is also valet option. Additionally limited street parking is available. Peak hours are weekends, plan for extra time. If you're looking for a laidback opportunity to hang out with friends, visit. There are plenty of restaurants and bars on this street in case you want to be out all evening.

I order the cheese board for a work function and people ask me all the time where I got it from…read more Great tray!

On sunday, Sande and I stopped by Market on Lee to pick up some sandwiches and sundries. We did not…read morehave a great experience. Sande (who is hearing impaired) was having a hard time hearing what I was saying because the music was really loud. It was Jimi Hendrix so at least they had good taste but when I had to repeat my order several times, the employees should have taken a cue that the music was too loud. None of the sandwiches or entrees on the board had prices which I found to be odd... We ordered soup, lasagna slice and stromboli (all of which were pre-made/packaged). They asked twice if we wanted the items heated and we said no twice in return. 15 minutes later, we were still awaiting our order even though were were only 4 patrons in the store the entire time we were there. What was taking so long to put 3, pre-made packaged items in containers and into a bag? Finally I went up to the counter and asked what was taking so long and they said they were still getting things ready (which was a bad sign). Sure enough, when we got the food, they had heated the lasagna and stromboli which was useless because by the time we got back home, it had to be reheated. The stromboli was pretty good. 3.5 stars out of 5 but the lasagna was awful. Not cheesy, almost no sauce and just dry and uninteresting, 1 star. The split pea soup was incredibly salty, 2.5 stars. Overall i'd give them 1 star and we won't be returning.

Tried the brisket sandwich at Lox Stock at van Aken. Flavor-wise, it was very good -- the brisket,…read morecheese, and pickle combo worked nicely and tasted great. That said, I was disappointed by the size. For $20, I expected a thick, hearty sandwich, but this felt pretty skimpy for the price. Ordering was also a bit frustrating -- I had to repeat myself three times, and the employee taking my order had AirPods in. When your job involves communicating with customers, that really shouldn't be allowed by management. Good flavors, but between the small portion and the ordering experience, it's only 3 stars for me.

I was exploring restaurants in the area and came across Lox, Stock, and Brisket in the lively…read moreVanAken Market Hall -- and I'm so glad I did. I saw some menu items that sounded light and refreshing (like the lox with cucumbers) and figured it was worth a try. As I followed my GPS and other people walking in, I had no idea what to expect -- but the moment I stepped inside, I was blown away. The space is filled with beautifully curated shops and venues all under one roof, and the energy was vibrant, electric, and welcoming. People of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures were there -- it truly felt like a community gathering spot that instantly felt like home. I placed my order, grabbed the lox and a Coca‑Cola, and found a free table amidst so many people enjoying themselves. The community feel was unmistakable -- people chatting, laughing, and soaking up the atmosphere. The food was wonderful, the service was fantastic, and overall the experience was unforgettable. If you're looking for a place that's more than just a meal -- one with real heart, vibe, and community spirit -- this is it