A friend was visiting from out of town and this was one of the places I thought would be unique for…read moreher to visit. We shared the loco moski, paprikash sandwich, and a side of bacon wrapped tots (good option if you just want 2 and not the full appetizer). While the bacon wrapped tots are famous from Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, I actually liked the loco moski and paprikash sandwich more. The loco moski is a fun combination between a loco moco but with pierogi, and I like that the peppered gravy wasn't too rich. The paprikash sandwich was also a great combo of chicken, sausage, peppers, cheese, paprikash, on lightly crispy bread. Parking available as free street parking--though you may have to circle to find parking since it's near the Christmas House. Staff were nice and efficient. The place does feel a little tight in terms of space with less lighting, but there's still plenty of seating and what matters to me more is good food. Overall, great place to try local food. Would get the loco moski and paprikash sandwich again.

This place is a one stop shop for many Cleveland classics both original and vegan versions…read more My pre-trip research brought this place to my attention. I wanted to try the pierogi and the Polish boy and the KRAUT and having an extensive beer menu doesn't hurt either. Friendly neighborhood watering hole literally on the corner and basically across the street from the a Christmas story house allowing you to eat within eye sight of the leg lamp. I wanted basically everything from the menu that came vegan (spoiler alert there are tons and tons of things) but gastric space comes at a premium on vacation so we settled on the fried cheese. I was very excited to see the Polish boy (and vegan option no less) I didn't have much of a choice. GF ordered the vegan pierogi platter with vegan kielbasa on a bed of kraut. Firstly the fried cheese was head and shoulders above any mozz sticks or anything of the sort that I have had in memory. The breading is seasoned and crispy and heaven on earth. The cheese is PIPING. Like you will burn yourself if you, like me, have no patience. The accompanying tomato sauce is also steaming. So good. The Polish boy was also in a league of its own. Love that they have a vegan version. What a combo. Probably one of Cleveland's most important community contributions. We ordered the latkes to go and they were orgasmic. What a special place.

Looovvveeee this place. The canoewreck and the biscuits and gravy are my favorite. It's usually…read moresuper busy so you'll probably wait awhile but service has always been good.

We both enjoyed our meals at Lucky's Cafe. I had the Reuben and my husband had the biscuits and…read moregravy. The savory biscuits were stated on the meal that it was on the Food Network and I can see why. The Reuben sandwich is delicious with the homemade thousand island sauce but the potatoes weren't cooked fully. It could be because they were rushing to make my meal. I will say the service is extremely busy. Our waitress did get the wrong plate served to us so I had to wait for my Reuben. She did apologize. The ambiance is very crowded so be prepared to wait. Other than that it's a cool place to check out.

Always delicious, even after 30 years. Situated at n the heart of Tremont, easy access from…read moredowntown and the service is always great. After running the Cleveland Marathon we knew we needed to eat and no where better for breakfast than Grumpys. The huevos rancheros with sunny side up eggs is perfect, so perfect 2 of us ordered it, blueberry pancakes on the side with the Mexican omelette for my husband. The eclectic vibe is great, the menu is classic with a fresh twist. If it's nice enough you can sit on the enclosed patio. Oh and a dedicated parking lot for guests is a bonus all in itself. (No photos we were too busy eating).

We were visiting from out of town and read great things about this restaurant. We had eight people…read moreand were told it would be a 45-minute wait. We were totally fine with that, went and grabbed a coffee from a local shop, and then returned to the restaurant. Food was great and the server was so kind! The reason for the 3-star review is because the hostess was very rude. She completely shattered an easy 5-star review. We had nine people in the family, and one was golfing. We intended to put in a takeout order for him but due to the 45-minute wait, he ended up finishing before we were even seated. We invited him to come along and then we were called to be sat. We ordered his meal for him prior to him arriving and this was still a major problem for the hostess. She basically threatened to move us back outside and told us we were "holding the table" even though we would have never done that. Instead of giving me the opportunity to explain to her we would have done takeout anyways had he not arrived(but he did because again, it was a 45 minute wait), she just continued to talk over me. It made all of us very uncomfortable and the first 10 minutes we felt very on edge and unwelcomed. She then did the same thing to our ninth person when they walked in the restaurant 5 minutes after. He had no idea what had already occurred and was also caught off guard. Most of us worked in this industry in the past, and we thought we were doing the right thing by letting her know. Thank you to everyone else who helped soften our experience. It was very appreciated. Every person who brought a dish to our table was extremely kind. We all had something different on the menu and there were no complaints!

This place is so cute! We sat at the counter and had our breakfast. The person who took our order…read morewas super friendly and the staff made sure we had everything we needed! I had the Pearl, which was a mushroom sausage. Not my fave! I think I will go with meat next time, but the flavor was good so I did eat it! My spouse got the bacon sandwich and loved it. We shared the cornmeal fries and they were really yummy. Highly recommend!

While small, the storefront is welcoming and has a classic look…read more The food is beyond words. You will be full the entire day, in the best way. You cannot go wrong picking a sandwich. Adding the Avocado Mash or the Apple Jam only enhances the flavors. A truly perfect grab n' go breakfast sandwich experience.

Have been here a few times on the patio. Recommend for some casual drinks and apps/food with…read morefriends! Add this spot to your Cleveland summer patio list for sure

Enjoyed dinner here and had good service and great food!…read more Started off the meal with the hose made chips and dip-very good. Shared the ethnic plate and loved trying all the different flavors on the plate. Hubs favorite was the Hungarian style stuffed cabbage roll and I loved the pirogies! Friend enjoyed their burger and strawberry salad. Beer was good as well! Ambiance is an old school bar atmosphere!

Great brunch spot!! Valet park or park in deck across the street. Food is delish! Staff are cordial…read moremost of the time

Really disappointed…read more Came in for a table for two, with my service dog. They sat two other people that came in 10 minutes after me, then when I got upset explained that they were waiting for a specific table to leave. (The people paid their check and sat for another 45 minutes, leaving the same time we asked for our check) I explained that seating people before me, then hoping a table would leave to accommodate me, while not communicating with me is not ok. I was met with "oh" and "yeah, but". I ended up sitting at a high top which is uncomfortable for me but they seemed unwilling to help find a solution other than apologies. (Lydia was very nice) I am light skinned and my partner is white, everyone else was black. It crossed my mind as to why, but I hope it's not the case that we were discriminated against. And there's a mandatory 18% tip. Good thing there was, not sure I would've left one.

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.

I think I've tried this place enough to finally declare it an overall disappointment. Today I tried…read morethe hoisin tofu sandwich. The bread was fresh and crusty, there were two small strips of tofu that had maybe been dribbled on by hoisin sauce at some point, some lettuce and jalapeño slices, and carrots. The sandwich was dry as a bone and a really sad empty version of a banh mi. The chocolate rye cookie I bought as a back up was thankfully still deliciously chocolatey and soft as usual. The guy at the register said the bread pudding still has a "cinnamon roll base, so it has orange in it" despite nothing in the sign denoting this awful addition to bread pudding and the fact that cinnamon rolls are not orange rolls. But I digress and I won't fight with a cashier over their poor decisions lol. Also got a cherry chocolate sourdough on impulse. Pray it is soft inside.

New location, same excellent service, food and new cocktails and menu items! I am obsessed with the…read morenew "fried rice" and the mainstays like deviled eggs, chicken and waffles, hush puppies and gravy remain top notch. I'd give SOHO 1,000 stars if it could. You can't miss here. The only miss is by not going and not going frequently.

David was a kind server. I ordered the chicken with 2 sides. I ordered all white, but they gave me…read morea white and dark. I didn't send it back, but was a bit disappointed. I enjoyed the Mac and cheese and grits as sides. The location and vibe of the restaurant is ideal for any time and with varied company.