Essentials
This is the closest grocery store. They also have a liquor license and a good prepared foods department.
36 locals recommend
Zagara's Marketplace
1940 Lee RdThis is the closest grocery store. They also have a liquor license and a good prepared foods department.
Another alternative for groceries, Whole Foods has very high-quality (but pricey) food.
54 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
13998 Cedar RdAnother alternative for groceries, Whole Foods has very high-quality (but pricey) food.
Wide selection of items at this locally-owned grocery store.
46 locals recommend
Heinen's Grocery Store
2180 S Green RdWide selection of items at this locally-owned grocery store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing local brewery and bar. Family friendly before 9pm! Limited food menu, but you can bring your own food too.
22 locals recommend
BottleHouse Brewery And Meadery
2050 Lee RdAmazing local brewery and bar. Family friendly before 9pm! Limited food menu, but you can bring your own food too.
Great selection of wine and beer for retail sale, as well as drafts and glasses to enjoy there.
23 locals recommend
The Wine Spot
2271 Lee RdGreat selection of wine and beer for retail sale, as well as drafts and glasses to enjoy there.
Best view of Cleveland and the lake. Inside the Hilton - they're only open evenings.
13 locals recommend
Bar 32
100 Lakeside Ave EBest view of Cleveland and the lake. Inside the Hilton - they're only open evenings.
Food Scene
Nice local restaurant owned by some folks down the street from the house. Great place to catch a sports game. Family friendly.
New Heights Grill
2206 Lee RdNice local restaurant owned by some folks down the street from the house. Great place to catch a sports game. Family friendly.
The regular menu is a bit pricey, but happy hour (5-7pm Sun-Fri, 5-6 Sat) is a great deal. Sit at the bar or a high top to take advantage.
6 locals recommend
Taste
2317 Lee RdThe regular menu is a bit pricey, but happy hour (5-7pm Sun-Fri, 5-6 Sat) is a great deal. Sit at the bar or a high top to take advantage.
The best bread and pastries in town. Open for retail sale, they also supply some of the area's best restaurants.
27 locals recommend
On The Rise Artisan Breads
3471 Fairmount BlvdThe best bread and pastries in town. Open for retail sale, they also supply some of the area's best restaurants.
The coffee shop within walking distance - good coffee and pastries too.
30 locals recommend
Phoenix Coffee
2287 Lee RdThe coffee shop within walking distance - good coffee and pastries too.
Their wood fired pizza is the best I've had outside of Italy. Dine in only, no reservations... so get there early!
15 locals recommend
Vero Pizza Napoletana
12421 Cedar RdTheir wood fired pizza is the best I've had outside of Italy. Dine in only, no reservations... so get there early!
High-end French with a modern twist. This is where I go for pretty much every special occasion. It's also an education program for people re-entering society from prison. Well-executed.
18 locals recommend
EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute
13101 Shaker SquareHigh-end French with a modern twist. This is where I go for pretty much every special occasion. It's also an education program for people re-entering society from prison. Well-executed.
Rising Star Coffee Roasters
1455 W 29th StBest coffee in Cleveland.
Excellent, authentic Turkish that's been a staple in the area for years.
40 locals recommend
Anatolia Cafe
2270 Lee RdExcellent, authentic Turkish that's been a staple in the area for years.
Charming restaurant run by a sweet couple. Sometimes on the slow side, but always served with a smile.
9 locals recommend
Mediterranean Food - MoMo's Kebab Moroccan Restaurant
2199 Lee RdCharming restaurant run by a sweet couple. Sometimes on the slow side, but always served with a smile.
If you want take out or delivery and it's the weekend, I'd suggest this. Pizza is great, no charge for extra toppings, and you can get a "Weekend Pack": 2 pizzas, salad, and a 2 liter of soda for $28.
7 locals recommend
Pizzabogo
13434 Cedar RdIf you want take out or delivery and it's the weekend, I'd suggest this. Pizza is great, no charge for extra toppings, and you can get a "Weekend Pack": 2 pizzas, salad, and a 2 liter of soda for $28.
Their tea house has very limited hours (warm months only), and usually you need a reservation for lunch, but if you want to escape the city and enjoy healthy, delicious food, give them a call.
Sanctuary on Green
1936 S Green RdTheir tea house has very limited hours (warm months only), and usually you need a reservation for lunch, but if you want to escape the city and enjoy healthy, delicious food, give them a call.
Adorable little upscale cafe serving lunch and dinner. Can be loud inside, but the patio is very nice.
22 locals recommend
Gigi's On Fairmount
3477 Fairmount BlvdAdorable little upscale cafe serving lunch and dinner. Can be loud inside, but the patio is very nice.
Tiny adorable tea house that also serves food with love and flavor.
11 locals recommend
Algebra Tea House
2136 Murray Hill RdTiny adorable tea house that also serves food with love and flavor.
Quick & easy Chinese takeout. I believe they deliver but they're faster if you pick up.
Amazing Wok 2
2169 S Taylor RdQuick & easy Chinese takeout. I believe they deliver but they're faster if you pick up.
The ultimate greasy spoon restaurant. No frills, cash only. Closed Sunday. Open 6:30am - 1 or 2pm.
Irv's Sandwich Shop
2164 S Taylor RdThe ultimate greasy spoon restaurant. No frills, cash only. Closed Sunday. Open 6:30am - 1 or 2pm.
Entertainment & Activities
Yoga studio with excellent classes accommodating of all abilities.
7 locals recommend
Lotus Flower Yoga Collective
2319 Lee RoadYoga studio with excellent classes accommodating of all abilities.
Arthouse movie theater. Cheap tickets all night long on Monday, Happy Hour (they serve beer and wine!) on Wednesday.
70 locals recommend
Cedar Lee Theatre
2163 Lee RdArthouse movie theater. Cheap tickets all night long on Monday, Happy Hour (they serve beer and wine!) on Wednesday.
Bowling! With good food and drinks (not what you'd think of as "bowling alley food"). A bit pricy though.
The Corner Alley Uptown
11409 Euclid AveBowling! With good food and drinks (not what you'd think of as "bowling alley food"). A bit pricy though.
Arts & Culture
Heights Arts
2175 Lee RdLocal art gallery
Live theater literally next door. Enter through the doors closest to the house. New and emerging playwrights are often featured.
11 locals recommend
Dobama Theatre
2340 Lee RdLive theater literally next door. Enter through the doors closest to the house. New and emerging playwrights are often featured.
Brand new museum for children with state-of-the-art curation and exhibits.
42 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Cleveland
3813 Euclid AveBrand new museum for children with state-of-the-art curation and exhibits.
Sightseeing
Museum itself is rather dated, but the events are fabulous. Some Wednesdays they have "Think and Drink with the Extinct" - happy hour plus an educational program.
148 locals recommend
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval DrMuseum itself is rather dated, but the events are fabulous. Some Wednesdays they have "Think and Drink with the Extinct" - happy hour plus an educational program.
Great museum (free admission), plus the atrium is a beautiful place to get a coffee. Behind the cafeteria there is an excellent restaurant, with full bar, with surprisingly good food and cocktails.
365 locals recommend
The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East BlvdGreat museum (free admission), plus the atrium is a beautiful place to get a coffee. Behind the cafeteria there is an excellent restaurant, with full bar, with surprisingly good food and cocktails.