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.

Our first time here and we are really impressed. The waitstaff was extremely helpful in helping me…read morepick out food for lunch, as I need Gluten Free and Dairy Free and a smattering of LOWFODMAP. The Buddah salad , minus a few ingredients was PERFECT! DELICIOUS. Thank you NorthStar!

Amazing breakfast options, delicious cakes and great customer service. At times breakfast will be…read moresold out, try something new on the menus it won't disappoint.

Another visit, another awesome chicken sandwich. Amongst many food options in Van Aken, this one…read morestay consistent on sandwiches!

Had a great time at Gigi's tonight. Cute little French…read morerestaurant on Fairmont Blvd in East Cleveland. Great background music that is not intrusive. Excellent staff. Our server was very attentive all evening. Marvelous kitchen. Very good menu and everything we ordered was on point. We always enjoy our visits to Gigi's. You will too. Highly recommend.

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!

Cute inside, much bigger than I would've thought. Didn't have to wait on a Saturday morning around…read more9. I read quite a few reviews down on the service, but I had the opposite experience. My server was super friendly and there was someone who was also super friendly and attentive, he went around with water and coffee and generally checked in. My veggie omelet was awesome and so were the potatoes. The biscuit I got was a bit past its prime but it was no problem for them to bring me a fresher one and it was so much better. Coffee was great too! I will definitely come here again.

Lets start with great music! First time but definitely not the last time…read more The staff was attentive and always made sure your water was refilled. Orderd the lobster and shrimp with white wine sauce and sweet potato pancakes. The white wine sauce was perfect with the lobster. The shrimp were cooked perfectly too. I will say the pancakes did not taste like sweet potato. I thought it was going to be mixed in the batter, but it just had the puree on top. The catfish was very flavorful but it could have been cooked little harder...if you eat fried catfish you know what I'm talking about.

After a high school alumni meetup, my friend and I went across the street to this establishment. It…read morewas my first time there and I was pleasantly surprised as when I was growing up, this used to be Panera! When we walked in, we sat at the bar and I looked around to see how there were wonderful areas for people to setup and play virtual golf. I ended up ordering some pizza (buffalo chicken I believe) and it was tasty and filling! Also, we went on a tour of their private event space which is incredible. Hopefully we have a future event there! Lastly, the service was great, the place was nicely organize and managed. Will return when I'm back in the area.

Food was pretty good. Did the breakfast buffet. Wasn't steaming hot. Waffle and omelet bar were fun…read moreand fresh! the service was terrible. We got there around 11 and it wasn't busy. The restaurant wasn't even half full. Got the bottomless mimosas and it was hard to get a refill. Waited about 30-45 minutes for the bill, was definitely ready to go long ago. Nothing to write home about. Probably wouldn't be back just due to service and the food not being anything above average.

The Inn on Coventry has great food, a cheerful atmosphere, enjoyable music, and a wonderful staff…read more It's easy to understand why it has such a loyal local following. After hearing it had new ownership, I decided to stop in again, and I'm glad I did. One suggestion: consider returning to a 7 a.m. weekday opening. For many people who want a sit-down breakfast before work, 8 a.m. is simply too late. Several gentlemen I regularly eat breakfast with have crossed the Inn off their weekday list because of the hours. That missed opportunity extends beyond the early morning. Regular breakfast customers develop friendships with one another and connections with the staff. Once they establish that routine elsewhere, they often return there on weekends, too. With so much already going for it, I believe more people would give the Inn a chance--and become regulars--if it opened earlier. I understand there may be practical reasons for the current hours, but an earlier weekday start deserves a serious trial. The food, staff, and atmosphere give people plenty of reasons to return; opening earlier would give more of us the opportunity.

The Inn on Coventry never fails. Came in for breakfast on Sunday morning at around 11 am. The place…read morewas just getting busy, but luckily we were able to get seated quickly. Service was friendly and our food came out quickly. Shared the cinnamon roll pancakes which were INCREDIBLE! What stood out was the fact that I could taste the typical glaze from a cinnamon roll. Similar pancakes have the cinnamon, but are missing the icing glaze. I also got the Mexican scramble and added bacon. It was delicious and just the right size along with the breakfast potatoes. Everything was good and quick.

My daughter and I are from out of state, visiting Cleveland for a few days. Thanks to Yelp, we…read morefound this wonderful gem. Everything was excellent. Service, atmosphere, food and lattes, parking.

Loved the food at Luna Bakery Cafe! They have great gluten-free options, which can be hard to find…read moreat a bakery. I especially appreciated that they have a separate panini press for gluten-free orders. That kind of attention to cross-contact makes a huge difference! The PB&J cookie was so good, and my soup and panini were both great. It was really nice to have several gluten-free choices and have everything taste delicious. The only downside was the guy who took my order. He wasn't particularly friendly or welcoming and honestly looked and sounded like he would rather be anywhere else. Thankfully, the food more than made up for the less-than-enthusiastic service

I recently was in Cleveland for a short vacation and decided to stop by this place after a long day…read moreby Lake Erie, and loved it from the moment I walked in. Parking was a breeze, and the I was seated right away. The friendly server - who also doubles as the cashier - was incredibly welcoming. It has an extensive menu of some southern classics. While the decor was nothing to write home about, places like these are about the food, not the decor. I got the smothered pork chops with collard greens and candied yams. The chops were nicely spiced and salted, the gravy rich and deep with slivers with onions in it. The collard greens were the best I have ever had. If you're visiting Cleveland, this is a must-try.

This one was a disappointment. I'm sad to say while my Chicken and Waffles was good, my wife's…read moreCatfish was a tiny 4" filet that was either undercooked or their recipe is not very appealing. Either way, she was not pleased. Combine that with a rather dank dining room and marginally interested staff and this was an invitation to avoid a return visit. Sad. We loved the menu and the collection of foods. Had this have been good, we were ready to sample the whole menu on subsequent visits.

for years i didn't understand how this was popular, service slow, decor dull, food just ok. today i…read moreordered a cheeseburger. it was the best cheeseburger ive ever had. every bite better than the next

Such a cute small place. Diner style. The food was yummy and perfect. I asked for well done bacon…read moreand got it. I also asked for some cheese in the eggs and it was mixed in flawlessly. We were in a bit of hurry and it was pretty fast. Also happy they had gluten free bread i believe it was udis. Great service too.

We were in town for a little weekend away and were looking to grab some brunch with our kids before…read moredoing some shopping. We popped in and were so glad we did. Healthy options, homemade, and yummy. We ordered so many things from a smoothie to chai, waffles, breakfast wraps, and a couple other items. Wait staff is very friendly and helpful when ordering. They are also a little market store and carry fresh foods/produce as well as packaged products. Lots of local items too. Perfect location in the middle of Van Aken, so if you need a quick drink or bite to eat while shopping, it's a great option!

Store is very clean and organized. Small but diverse inventory of natural foods. Prices were…read moredefinitely lower here than they are in Columbus for the same items. Cafe has a nice looking menu of sandwiches, smoothies, juices and coffee drinks. The cafe closes at 3 pm every day, which was completely different than what was listed on the website. Please note that the cafe hours on the website are incorrect. If you are looking for a smoothie after 3 pm, it is a no go.