If knowledge is power then you have the ability of an atomic bomb here. Herbs and spices can take…read morethe same set of raw ingredients and turn them into thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of different dishes and the amazing people of Urban Herbs can tell you just about anything when it comes to these incredible jewels of the earth. They know how to use use them and the best applications and can even give you ideas if you are stumped for the age old question of "What's for dinner?". They are so kind and caring. They always remember me and my kids and make me feel welcome and like I'm part of the family. Set in the "quaint" though touristy setting of Cleveland's Westside Market, I would suggest stopping for a photo opp and picking up some lovely ingredients to use for the herbs and spices you just picked up here. You HAVE to stop in and let 'em know 'Becca sent you!

The entire place is a Farmers Market on Steroids. Urban…read moreherbs sells about every kind of Herb you would want. From rare salts to even rarer peppers. Plus the started carrying Big name commercial cookware and cutlery and more. Wife and I hooked on this store

This woman is amazing! No matter what I'm looking for she has it. From achiote paste to fish sauce…read moreto gochujang... then I asked if she had Thai peanut sauce. Of course she did. When I came home I realized her picture was on the bottle. She made the sauce! And it was amazing! It's always fun at west side market but I make a point of visiting her every single time. Well done Narrin!

Loved their huge selection of hot sauces! They had local Ohio made hot sauces, their own line of…read moresauces, and hot sauces from all over the US and beyond! So many flavors and spice levels, you'll definitely be able to find something to suit your taste, or get a whole range and make a DIY Hot Ones episode!

Circling around West Side Market looking for breakfast, my Yelp friend can have anything in the…read moreMarket but he decided on K&K Bakery. Pointing to those $2 mega sized apple fritters. Carb heaven with just enough sugary glaze. Go great with a black coffee. $2 and I have a happy friend.

I have a bad habit of being too distracted by the foods when I'm shopping at the WSM to look up and…read morenotice the name of the vendor. I think I'm reviewing the right place, based on the map, but correct me if I'm wrong! This is usually the first place we see when we enter the market, and my husband cannot pass up their $2 apple fritters. Even when I go without him, I have to bring one back. These apple fritters are probably the single food item I most associate with trips to the market. I would have given them 5 stars until I discoverd this weekend that you can get equally delicious apple fritters at Presti's in Little Italy for only $1. They're still totally worth it for $2 though.

Astoria Cafe & Market is my go-to spot for brunch. It's always consistent, the environment is…read morelively but still relaxed, and the staff is great. They've even remembered me, which always makes the experience feel a little more personal. One of my favorite things there is the espresso martini. I don't drink vodka, and they're always willing to sub it out without hesitation and still make it taste amazing. Hands down, one of the best espresso martinis in the city, done my way. Definitely a spot I keep coming back to.

Astoria is excellent! I've enjoyed great dinners and brunches here in the past. I recently visited…read morefor lunch for the first time and my meal was phenomenal! The horiatiki salata was so light and fresh and the olive oil and spices were perfect on top of the crisp veggies. I also got the country lamb lunch plate with crispy potatoes. The lamb was slow cooked in lots of yummy spices making it super flavorful and tender. The lamb was served on mini pitas with some type of sauce on it, kind of like a lamb taco. The crispy potatoes were excellent and came with a side of tzatziki sauce for dipping. Excellent meal, great service, good ambiance and vibe with the market at the front. This visit was a reminder of why Astoria is always ranked amongst the best spots in Cleveland.

Found my new produce stand at the WSM--done and done…read more I'm a CSA gal, Fresh Fork to be exact, but sometimes you just need some extra ingredients and that's where Rooted In Cleveland comes in. Here there is no question where your produce is coming from--most likely it's from across the street at Ohio City Farm! Yep: the farm that helps refugees find work and teaches them to farm to make money (Refugee Responce)... the farm space that helps people in need find fresh produce while also supplying local restaurants in Ohio City with tons of homegrown goodies. That farm! The stand has pretty much all seasonal items, but when I stopped by last week they had everything I was looking for. Herbs, root veggies, tomatoes, greens--yum! I'm not sure what the stand will look like in the winter months, but I'm sure they'll have something out there that's delicious. Their FB page says it best, "We're a seasonally and sustainably-oriented produce stand at the West Side Market providing local and organically-minded specialty produce." Prices were way cheaper than Dave's Supermarket and pretty on point with the rest of the stands. But what really stands out? No yelling or selling! That's right--no one at the stand will try to sell you or trick you into buying overly ripened produce they don't let you see first before they throw in a bag. In general, just picture this: You're fighting your way through the produce wing at WSM on a Saturday afternoon, then you turn the corner to suddenly find a peaceful place where you can take a breath of fresh air and buy bad ass local produce. Yes, that was a bit of a run-on, but you get the point. Hint: It's near the Ohio City Blooms stand.

The best apples that ever parted your lips…read more Yes, they have incredible coffee too. The tastiest apples that ever parted your lips. Celebrate Peak Autumn in Cleveland The apples are generally available in the winter too. In the summer they stock incredible local vegetables & roots too. In the fall the apples begin again. Celebrate the autumnal season in Cleveland Celebrate Good Times!

An iconic stand at the corner of the West Side Market! I remember eating from the stand as a kid…read moreand they're still here!

We were at the West market in May and we got to this place too late and they were closed. It made…read moreme sad but when we were back this time, I made sure we got there. Joel what's the chef. And he was fantastic. It was literally the best hotdog I've ever had. I also got the grilled cheese just because I'm crazy about grilled cheese and it was perfect. We got the breakfast sandwich on the croissant bun and it was fantastic. The fries were crispy and cooks perfectly. This is a must stop through. The prices are crazy good. And the food was fantastic.

Five stars bacon and brats. 10 stars for service! One of my first stops when visiting Cleveland…read more The Hungarian brats are to die for. Burbon apple bacon as well. The meat man from California says this is a go to spot!

Looked every where for all beef sausage. This is the only place to find it. The sausage is…read moreoutstanding and has fantastic flavor.

$6 for 2 large cut watermelon containers…read more Not in season, wasn't sweet or super flavorful. Bummer I bought two of these containers. :/

Tons of your favorite European goods for sale at reasonable prices here. Lots of sauces, mixes,…read moretons and tons of your favorite chocolates including a rare selection of Ritter Sport bar flavors, and of course marzipan everything. Lots of imported beers and other alcohol too. Friendly staff. Cluttered but very clean! A few spots for parking on the side of the building.

Ohhh, Hansa Import Haus. Ich bete dich an. Du bist schön…read more I lived in Dresden, Germany once upon a time, and shopping here made me so happy. It felt so good to be in a German grocery store and brought me a sense of joy I can't explain. You could get lost in here wandering for a long time and the atmosphere is so welcoming. First off, I feel r-i-d-i-c-u-l-o-u-s for not knowing this was here. Latched on to the Hansa Brewery, the Hansa Import Haus is a sprawling specialty grocery store of German and Austrian goods. Legit, I only knew it was here because I walked by and saw their new window display (which I am so glad they did!). You can get anything here. Meats, cheeses, noodles, sauces, chocolate, cookies... heck, you can even get boxed mixes. I had such unbelievable fun walking the aisles. Literally. Anything you can think of within reason. Amazing beer and wine selection. They even have little German coloring books, and this week, they had a wall of Easter candies that legit reminded me of what I would shop for in a Dresden store. The staff was super helpful and encouraged me to come back soon-- I definitely will. The staff will help you find things, especially when you realize how bad your German has become and don't know whether to cry tears of joy or sadness. Who knew a grocery store could be so cathartic?! You don't need therapy when you have German chocolates.

All the selections! Friendly staff!…read more Fair prices! So nice to get great quality at good prices!

What happened to this place?! Stopped in the other day they were only making sandwiches back in the…read moreday you used to be able to get lasagna pasta, dishes, that sort of thing. We were hungry and we were going to take a dive and just get a sandwich or a slice of pizza the gentleman behind the counter ignored us while we stood there. We finally just turned around and left. Used to go to this place all the time when I worked downtown Cleveland and was so very disappointed this time around. You should consider bringing back full service, hot food, and then one of the employees said that you limit the hours that you actually prepare hot food now which is tragic in my opinion There are so many other places to eat downtown Cleveland that are open and serving food throughout their business day that a person does not have to waste their time coming here. I'm sure as long as you're selling liquor and imported cheese you'll probably stay in business, but how disappointing.