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.

The service was great, the restaurant was nice and was clean. We have been to many locations and…read morethis one did not disappoint. The burger, salad and drinks that we got were very good!

This was our first time eating here, and it definitely won't be our last! The owner was incredibly…read morekind, welcoming, and helpful, which made the experience even better. The young lady who took our order was so friendly and made ordering easy by answering all of our questions and helping us choose. We ordered the catfish and shrimp pasta along with the Big Back Combo, and everything was amazing! The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The sauce was absolutely delicious and tied everything together. Between the outstanding food, excellent customer service, and warm atmosphere, this place exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal!

The restaurant was clean and very nicely decorated. The built-in seats seemed a bit high for the…read moretable, and the chair seemed a bit low by comparison. The woman at the counter was very friendly. The food was very good. I had a burger. My wife had a cheesesteak. We shared the peach cobbler poundcake. All were good choices. The star was the cheesesteak. Being asked to tip beforehand ($8 on a $41 tab, total $49) is mildly annoying. I ordered from the counter, we ate out of styrofoam takeout boxes, and we cleaned up our own trash. I don't mind tipping, and I tip well for good service. I waited tables for two years, so I understand how important tips are to wait staff. But I don't think there are any waiters here. Anyway, good food, pleasant staff, and clean restaurant. Would recommend.

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!

My last review here was 3 years ago and my most recent visit was equally as stellar. I thoroughly…read moreenjoyed the grilled halibut tacos. There were 3 of them and they were delicious, filled to the brim with quality ingredients and the aioli that comes with them was perfectly spicy and complimentary to the fish. What I can't stop thinking about and craving is the cocktail I had. It's called the Attitude Adjustment and it's literally the best cocktail I've ever had anywhere! Don Julio blanco tequila, passionfruit liqueur, lime, passionfruit juice and Tajin. Perfection!

Came here with my family while passing through town and had a great experience. They were a little…read morebusy, but it's a big place, and we didn't need a reservation on Saturday evening. The environment is classy and the interior design is lovely, but it's still pretty casual. The inside definitely beats the patio for atmosphere; the patio area is pretty plain, but it looks like you can sit outside with your dog. Everyone really enjoyed the food. We shared the truffle pierogies for an appetizer, I had the shoka bowl for my entree, and we shared the sticky toffee cake for dessert. I also had a non-alcoholic tamarind mule to drink. All the food was interesting and really delicious! No one thing in particular stood out because it was all fantastic. The portions on the entrees and dessert were pretty large - we were all very hungry since we hadn't eaten in a while and the meals were just the right size. The cake was huge - even splitting it three ways, I got a lot. Service was good even though they were busy. Our waiter was very friendly and professional. We didn't have a reservation on Saturday evening but were able to be seated right away.

Used to really enjoy Midnight Owl, have been here 10+ times, the last two times the service has…read morebeen lackluster and beer menu slim-- we returned tonight (Friday evening at 6:45pm) and weren't sure if they were open... maybe 5 people in the place and were told "no food tonight, only a food truck") Friday night.... No food?

There are better places in this area for a brew. It's clean and a good crowd but I can't imagine…read morecoming back - the price of a beer is ridiculous at $8.10. Zero value here

My friend invited me to her running club, which meets right next door, and I learned you can bring…read morefood/drinks over from Voodoo with just a $1 "outdoor cup." While I went on the run, my husband and kids enjoyed Voodoo's music bingo, they had a blast! The brewery had a great family-friendly vibe, lively atmosphere, and solid beer lineup. I joined them afterward, and decided to stay for a bit before going back next door...my daughter won bingo, earning us a $10 gift card (huge excitement for her). I tried a few of the IPAs and rated them 4/5 stars--good flavor, and they stood out compared to other Ohio beers I sampled during the week. Overall, top-notch place. I also loved their book ticket method for drinks--it kept things easy and fun--and the dive-bar vibe paired with the local ambiance made it feel like a true community spot. If I were local, this would absolutely be a go-to spot, especially paired with a post-run visit.

Voodoo Love Child was my favorite brew in the flight of four I had. Deliciously well balanced yeast…read moreand red fruit flavors with moderate sweetness and very smooth. The pork belly and Brussels app would be so much better with a creamy sauce but still was good with the tart balsamic. The Brussels were perfectly crispy even though there were only 5 total pieces of small pork belly in the whole app. It was $10. It is very dark in the place on its own. Order at counter and pick up your food to sit where you want. Trivia on Wednesdays. The pulled pork meal was decent for $12. Fries were incredibly salty but perfectly sized to grab multiple at a time with a fork for easy mouth shoving. Pulled pork was kinda tough. The jalapeño slaw below the pork was peppery perfection! No dessert options.

Best burgers in Cleveland. You can eat in, but this is really a takeout kind of place - fries vary…read morefrom mediocre to delicious, but burgers are consistently good and worth coming for on their own. Also worth noting that their burger naming system is mysterious. Having eaten here many times, I still don't think I've seen a menu that describes what the burgers are (Grandma? Royale? King?) - basically you gotta ask the servers. On the plus side, they're all great so you can't go too far wrong.

Stopped by here whilst driving on Cedar and couldn't be happier! The burgers are offered in beef or…read moreTurkey Patties...cooked to perfection! Very juicy and meaty. The fries are also seasoned perfectly!

Great drinks, the food is ok, and the service depends on the day. The ambiance is cool. Love the…read morepatio when the weather permits, although I feel like the service and vibe is better inside.

From the moment you walk in, it's a different experience than any other restaurant around. The food…read moreand drinks are phenomenal! The servers and service is excellent. And the back patio is one of our favorite spots in Cleveland!

The to go boxes of sliders we are great hit. Delicious and perfect to grab and go with the paper…read morewrapping. We had this for a birthday party and everyone raved about it. What a great concept.

This is not at all a sit down restaurant. You simply order and carry out or have food delivered. I…read moreand my husband had the same meal which consisted of two sliders with fries and a drink of your choice. My husband had two sliders with everything, whereas I had sliders with just cheese. If you are familiar with White Castle, the taste of the burger, and my opinion was better and more heartier. The service was nice and welcoming. We waited about 10 to 12 minutes for the food. The food more than enough. Neither one of us were able to complete our fries because they were entirely too much. The fries were nicely done and neither myself nor my Husband required salt. I would definitely recommend it to the local to try this place.

What a welcoming experience. This is the best bar I've been to in Cleveland. The drinks pack a…read morepunch, and the atmosphere is very comforting feels like you are sitting in your back yard. 10/10 recommend!

Onion rings came hot, beer battered, and even seasoned for just $5! Divey bar in Larchmere…read more Friendly staff when I walked in.