We were out on the east side and stumbled upon Buddy's bagel on a Saturday morning!…read more Very mom and pop shop, with homemade bagels and sandwiches!! i ordered a French toast, bagel with maple spread, egg, sausage while my boyfriend ordered a turkey egg, onions, and peppers on a sun-dried tomato bagel. both sandwiches were made pretty quickly. we got there right before 9AM, and good thing we did because the lines were starting to form!

What a cool place! We were in town and my daughter decided she wanted bagels for breakfast. There…read moreseems to be very few non-chain places, but Bagel Buddy's was close and open when we could go. It snowed overnight, so there was only one other customer inside. The servers were awesome, and the bagel sandwiches were freshly made and amazing! We sat and talked, and enjoyed our food. This place is a great hang. We made sure to get some bagels and donuts to go, they were spectacular. This is a must stop!

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 !

I've passed Honeybirch Bakehouse more times than I can count, always thinking "oh yeah! This is…read morehere. I want to try it." Finally, my husband and I went because we set a goal for 2026 to try a new bakery. Honeybirch did not disappoint! The friendly couple who owns the shop is hard at work putting out delicious and ever changing goods. I got hooked by the cardamom bun, which luckily is one of their staples. We also enjoyed some savory pastries and loaves of bread. Can't wait to make this a more regular part of our bakery rotation.

Thanks to Too Good To Go (and my love of desserts!), I finally got around to trying Honeybirch…read moreBakehouse a few weeks ago, a "new-ish" bakery on the other side of Cleveland Heights from my house. For a discounted price of about $9, I came home with 4 delicious baked goods and a mini baguette about an hour before they closed for the day. Note: $9 is way less than what you will normally pay for these 5 items. They average around $4 each. I got a savory scone, a massive cookie, a mini baguette, an apple muffin, and a huge cinnamon roll. I ate the cinnamon roll nearly right away once I got home. The cinnamon roll with cream cheese ($6) was SOOOOO moist and decadent! I warmed it up for a few seconds and then enjoyed one of the best cinnamon roll I have ever had. The vanilla and cinnamon were very prominent. Definitely a calorie bomb though. I shared the other sweet treats with my sister the next day and we agreed that the next best item was the muffin. I should also mention that the staff member that helped me that afternoon was very nice and most likely the owner. He was very helpful in explaining what each item I got in my box was and also in helping me decide on a gift for a friend I was about to see soon. I bought my friend a box of locally made teas for about $14 and she loved them! I definitely hope to come back here soon (once I have worked off the pounds from this most recent visit haha)!

this place is great, the owner will order anything you need and keep it in stock. They always make…read moreme feel important when i walk through the door. During the summer they will offer free hotdogs outside. Great job

Visited here this past weekend for the first time for a community cookout. Enjoyed some amazing…read moregrilled chicken! The people were super friendly and a great time was had by all! Also picked up a few meat pies from the deli counter which I enjoyed as well. Lots of amazing food available here. Great place if you like Mediterranean food!

Bialy's Bagels is a small, no frills, budget friendly bagel shop. It's a pick up location only, no…read moretables/table-side service available. You'll find interesting bagel flavors here (such as egg, cinnamon cranberry, and onion) and merch (tees, hoodies, Mish Mosh seasoning, greeting cards, and stickers). My order: - Asiago Bagel - Toasted with Smokie Salmon Schmear ($5) - Bagel was over toasted, dry, and too salty. Schmear was more like lightly whipped cream cheese, not flavorful. Barely there salmon is the best way to describe it. - Cinnamon Cranberry Bagel with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Schmear ($5) - Bagel tasted like plain bagel. Schmear very light on flavor. - Mish Mosh Bagel ($2) - Plain, not toasted. It's their version of everything bagel. I ordered this bagel because I overheard it being a popular choice while waiting for my order. It's way too salty, and I love salt. It didn't taste freshly made this morning and tasted not fully made inside. - Coffee ($2.50 for 2 small coffees): Flavorless and barely warm coffee. The menu is pretty well outlined on multiple signs at checkout. It clearly indicates up charges and premium topics. If you purchase bagels dozen, you'll get one bagel for free. Other options are sammies, bialy wheels, and bialy sticks. Most customers ordered baker dozen during my visit. Service: Service was alright. I felt a lot of pressure to order (especially as the first timer). Other guests were pretty rushed too. Checkout did not make much sense too. If you order a dozen bagels, they'll take your order in line. If you order a single bagel with schmear or sandwiches, you must go to the checkout counter and repeat your entire order. Service was quick, my order was up quickly and all customers were addressed in a timely manner. Parking: Parking lots are available in the front and the back of the store. The bagel shop is in a little strip mall area. If you're looking for a wallet-friendly bagel, this is the place to be. If you're looking for bold flavors or more standard bagel experience, it's probably best to venture out. I unfortunately personally didn't enjoy any part of my meal but appreciated the low prices.

If you're craving amazing bagels in Cleveland, look no further! Everything here is always fresh and…read moreconsistently delicious. They've got a great variety of bagels, sandwiches, and schmears, so there's truly something for everyone. Yes, there's usually a line--because it's that good--but the staff keeps things moving quickly. Bring your appetite (and your taste buds), because you're in for a treat!

First came here in 2024 and it was amazing. Came back again and the visit was long over due…read more Tonight I had the pleasure of having Mo prepare my food. He was very kind and attentive! The potato was cooked perfectly and the chicken was very flavorful. Ended up taking this to go and the food was still hot! I appreciate Mo letting me try the chicken before adding it to my bowl. The mini pancakes he made were perfect as well with Caramel, white chocolate, and strawberries. So was the juice. Can't go wrong with the food here and if you have Mo helping you the service will be amazing!

We tried a pizza and potato. They weren't really that different but the pizza costs more. We…read moreenjoyed all the topping selections. Loved the beef bacon and beef pepperoni toppings. They put a good size portion of toppings on both the pizza and potato. If we come back I would like to try the sweet potato dessert and a crepe. Service was good and they have two tables (4 chairs) if you want to dine in!

On The Rise is famous for their sweet and savory carbs…read more We kicked off Halloween with breakfast at this local gem. Since I wanted the inside scoop on this award winning bakery, we ordered a variety of goodies to taste test. This included a chocolate chip cookie, the mushroom quiche, and the classic chocolate croissant. While each was delicious, the mushroom quiche was my favorite of all three items. This creation was warm and savory, while also being light and leaving me ready to take on the rest of a busy day. Highly recommend visiting early, popular menu items sell out fast!

Try their breakfast sandwiches!…read more On the Rise Artisan Breads is a stand at the Van Aken Market Hall. It will be right in front of you as you walk into the Market Hall. The sister location is in Cleveland Heights. This stand is an easy destination for quick coffee, tea, pastries, and breads! Tea/Coffee: Good and quick. Nothing notable. Visit the neighboring stand Rising Star for an elevated cup of coffee. Sandwiches: Breakfast sandwiches (when available) are so yummy! You can add on bacon or sausage (not both). They are prepped very quickly and have the freshest bun. Must order! I will say that they're a little pricey ($9 and $2.50 extra if you want to add bacon or sausage). Bread/pastries: The case is usually full of different pastries. Croissants are really good here but light on filling. Breads are hit or miss. On some days they are very dry, at the start of the week much better. Service: Always pleasant and quick. Usually your order is taken care of before interaction with the next customer. This keeps things moving along very efficiently. Seating: After you order, you can sit at the Market Hall or on the patio. Lots of seating choices - tables, couches, high tops, and booths. It may get crowded on weekends but you'll always find seats. Specials: Check out their specials (pastry and bread days) attached to this post and on their social media. I highly recommend them for speedy breakfast and tasty breakfast sandwiches!

Bakery + Mediterranean Cafe…read more I only drove by Assad's a million times, it was finally time to stop in. It's a small Middle Eastern grocery store with a small menu of Mediterranean food options. It seemed like a destination for grocery shopping. There were quite a few Arabic guests who seemed to be regulars and had friendly banter with the owner. It was great to witness communal feeling and hospitality. If you're grocery shopping, you'll find a lot of great products in the aisles. Products include olive oils, halva, dates, produce, chocolate, olives, frozen goods, dairy, teas, coffee, and a lot more. Countries represented in the aisles are UAE, Turkey, Morocco, Palestine, Yemen, and probably a lot more. Few standouts are guava, hookahs, Yemeni Karak chai, and citrus with leaves still attached looking super fresh. Of course there's spices shelf with the most pleasant aroma that transports you to the Middle East. The aisles are a little tight, but the variety is impressive. You can find enough things to cook an elaborate dinner and then some. The grocery store temperature was hot. Additionally, there were comments overheard about broken coolers, which was disappointing. It made me question the quality and freshness of perishable and frozen food. If you're hungry, there is a kitchen at the front of the store with the spinning shawarma meat. There is a small menu displayed. There are also a few other options. At checkout, you'll find ready food - pitas, meat pies, and other delicacies. Nothing looked super fresh. You can place an order at the kitchen for the food and pay at checkout. You can order premade food at checkout and pay. If you plan to enjoy the food onsite, there is patio seating made from stone (see photos). The service was pretty friendly. I encountered a few store employees. They seemed genuine and welcoming. If you pay with credit card, there is an up-charge. I ordered pies - chicken pie and pepperoni pie. I have tried many pies at the local Middle Eastern grocery stores and eateries all over the city. These were my least favorite. The main problem was that the dough was soggy. Almost like they were frozen, then thawed and left standing out for awhile. Chicken pies didn't have enough spices, and pepperoni enough meat. I did not eat either after first bite because they just didn't taste fresh. It was disappointing. I would recommend this store for grocery shopping. I'm reluctant to recommend it for prepared foods.

Terrible meat shawarma sandwich. Hard tiny pieces of meat. Ingredients tasted stale. Pita bread…read morewas hard. Hummus did not taste good. YUK.