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.

Casual service meets fantastic food in an environment perfect for families & groups of friends…read more Each time I visit Northstar Cafe I love it more (and wish more deeply it would expand to a Westside location). For brunch, my go to is the biscuits and gravy. The gravy has a good heat to it and the biscuits are flaky and buttery. For lunch, the buddha bowl and chicken & avocado sandwich are both elevated classics. My husband raves about the fish sandwich - and the salad that comes as a side is anything but simple. When you enter, you'll order with the cashier and then find a seat with your number. Typical counter service - but what makes Northstar special is that the interior feels more like fine dining and the food is much much better than your standard fare. Worth a trip for its own merits, the fact that it's located in a nice shopping area is also a draw, especially for a weekend when you want to have a leisurely stroll.

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.

Great place! I have so many favorites there. They have fantastic brisket sandwich, juicy and they…read morecan customize fat content. Love their turkey club and chicken sandwich. Just overall you can't lose going there.

I hate to say it, but the quality of this place has really gone downhill. I ordered the Reuben…read moresandwich, which was $20 by itself. It used to be thick-cut & tender.. but now it seems like they're using thin-sliced deli meat instead. My sandwich was also supposed to include pastrami, but what I received was definitely not pastrami. For the price, I expected much better quality and the sandwich I remembered. It's disappointing to see how much this place has changed since its days in Cleveland Heights.

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.

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!

Glad to see you back open. We ordered the double king burger with cheese and chilli cheese fries…read more Everything is made fresh in house and made to order. Ease of ordering either in person while you wait or online ahead of time. Portions are worth the price and I appreciated they packed me ketchup and utensils to go. Clean establishment and great customer service- I will return and maybe try their breakd

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!

This place is horrible! The food is poor quality and they are very slow with servicing.read more

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!

first time going into the tavern, barten says helllo, I reply back with a hello and explained I was…read morehere to get a cheeseburger. bartender ignores me and starts talking to other ppl at the bar. waitress walks in, I make eye contact, say hello and while she is looking at me I explain what I told the bartender. she continues to walk by me and ignored. what a warm greeting from two employees! never going back!