I'm a DJ/BMX guy, but I've always received good service from this shop. If the dogs are there, they looooove being rubbed.

I used to live in Ohio for a small 6 months. In those miserable months in that miserable state I tried my best to find cool shit. This was one of them. Digging through all shit I found one of their hats and it brought back memories. Super dope shop. read more

They hooked me up with some free shades and they where both really nice and welcoming they helped me with my board and gave me stickers if I didn't live so far away I would work there read more

Brian, Carol, and Christina are all super friendly and helpful every time my kids and I go here to check out gear and stickers. I met Whiskers, one of their adorable little (weekday) mascots. She was cool too. Reasonable prices all around, so I bought some bearings that helped out my old board. read more

SHOP LOCAL. Thanks Brian and fam for everything over the years. Can still go to my skate shop and set up a board while watching a skate tape play in the background and it feels great #90skid read more

Place has all the goods when it comes to skating. Definitely a blessing to the locals.

Super helpful and great place to shop! My daughter wanted a longboard for her birthday and she found one that she loved. We will be back!

Everyone was so helpful and friendly! They also had great social distancing rules and everyone had a mask on! Amazing place!

80s vibes. Great selection. Pretty sweet shop worth checking out. All things skate related are here and they're quality.

I've been in plenty of skate shops in many different cites and would dare to say that this is now my favorite. The staff was friendly without being in your face and mostly let you roam but was there to answer questions if I had any. And there's plenty of merchandise to check out so plan on roaming. But the real star-earner here is the selection and prices. Sale prices aren't necessarily door busters but quite reasonable for good brands in an independently owned shop. I've never seen a bigger selection of shoes outside of a catalog. All your favorite brands when it comes to decks too and a real good selection of longboards considering it's in Cleveland, Ohio. Will definitely be stopping back when I have more dough in my wallet. read more

I don't skate nor do I claim to know anything about skateboarding but I'm simply reviewing off of my experience with the shop. I came in here with my boyfriend the other day and we were both very impressed. The store is organized, colorful/inviting and has a huge space in the back where they hold events. Staff was super warm and friendly-- I think his name was Josh who was working. He was helpful and knowledgeable without being pushy. In the age of online shopping, excellent customer service is pivotal and West Side Skates seems to embody that. read more

What can I say? This is the best skate shop in the CLE! I've worked for skateboard companies in various positions, and have seen a lot of great retailers come and go throughout the years. West Side hit a goldmine when they started out across the street from one of the biggest high schools in the area. The key to this success is the fact that they are well ingrained in the community of skateboarding, and they're truly passionate about it. This isn't a trend-driven shop. It is owned and operated by skateboarders. Plus, the entire building is set up for skate events like video premiers and demos. They're well connected with Pros from across the spectrum! If you're a parent, and confused about your kid's love for the, errr - "sport"? This is the place you should be shopping. Skip the mall and support your local skateshop instead. They only carry the coolest brands... that way your kid won't end up looking like a dork. read more

Awesome find! VANS Everything and more!!! What a selection. Boards, shoes, gear. Look in the back for clearance

Having never skateboarded in my life before, I began to worry when my girlfriend started talking about buying a long board. I wanted to surprise her for her birthday but didn't really know much, if at all anything, about longboards. I stopped by West Side Skates to get the lo-down on what I need, whats good, and whats proven to work well. Brian (the owner) was extremely helpful in piecing the board together from the ground up, explaining the different parts for the different riding styles. I was really happy with the customer service, and my girlfriend loves her board. Thanks again westside!! read more

Like I'm an over 50 female; took my grandkids here and was SO impressed I wish i boarded!! What a great example of they're heart and soul in this 3 room deep store layout.. who knew all this was inside! Like something you would find in Miami beach...awesome! read more

Best skate shop in CLE! The staff is very helpful to this mom of a skate enthusiastic daughter. Prices are higher than the Internet shops, but their awesome staff naked up for the higher prices. read more

The selection, service, and history are unmatched. This is the only shop in town.

Always been into skateboarding but never actually took the time to give it a shot. I decided to take it up last week and have been out 7 days straight since. Went into Westside last week and was helped by Josh (who, by the way, is the man). As a testament, I think I've been back 3 times and have always been greeted in the same amazing and welcoming fashion that I've already grown to love. The store itself is awesome; great selection on just about everything you could think of. Good luck getting out without buying anything. Josh has been so ridiculously helpful and cool too that I'll definitely be back. He's had nothing but great input, knowledge is quite possibly the best dude ever. read more

Best skate shop in the area. Brian and josh are very welcoming. Great stuff good prices.

The Westside brand decks have been a favorite of my son's for years. Good price, they grip them for you, colors change monthly. Awesome shoe selection as well. Make sure to check out the sale shoes for great deals! Wonderful helpful staff too, A+. read more

West Side Skates has been supporting the local skateboard scene in Cleveland , Lakewood , and surrounding suburbs for almost 15 years . Very friendly and knowledgeable owner Brian Jules has the kindred local spirit much like Ken Schneider did when Schneider Bikes was opened . There's always the few kids that just need " one bolt " , or " one bearing " , which they can find free of charge at West Side Skates . Since moving last January into a larger building , West Side Skates continues to expand . An art gallery with seating is in the works , as well as a projector setup to premiere new skateboard films such as Alien Workshop's " Mind field " , Flip's " Extremely Sorry " , and recently Emerica's " Stay Gold " . The selection of companies is simply put , amazing . Clothing , Shoes and Accessories from Supra/KREW , Nike SB , Lakai , SPY , LRG , WESC , Nixon , Electric , Altamont , DKG/KAYO , Adidas , Vox , Von Zipper , DC , Van's , eS , Etnies , Emerica , iPath , Fallen , RVCA , NHS , Deluxe , Alien Workshop/Habitat , Skateboard decks and supplies such as bearings , wheels , bushings , hardware from Anti Hero , Real , Krooked , Santa Cruz , Black Label , Creature , Independent , Pro-Tec , Venture , Krux , Royal , Thunder , Habitat , Alien Workshop , Tensor , Foundation , Zoo York , Flip , Stereo , Cliche , Mystery , Deathwish , Baker , Toy Machine , Enjoi , Doh Doh's , Almost , Plan B , Skate Mental , and Long-boarding support with Loaded , Sector 9 , Original , Orangutan , Powerballs , Randall , and more . Parents with questions regarding skateboarding will be given real and honest answers and not some sort of a sales pitch , as well as anyone that stops by in the shop . read more

All time favorite place for my husband! Josh is the man! Thank you guys and hope to see you again. Keep up the great work!