Guidebook for Cleveland
Drinks & Nightlife
JUKEBOX
1404 W 29th StYou'll find the locals here, more intimate than bars found on West 25th.
Platform Beer Co.
4125 Lorain AveCool scene, lots of in-house made brews.
Brewery and Bar, part of a larger group of breweries on West 25th.
34 locals recommend
Nano Brew Cleveland
1859 W 25th StBrewery and Bar, part of a larger group of breweries on West 25th.
TownHall
1909 W 25th StYounger crowd, always very busy.
Low key, lots of beers on tap and in bottles. Good food - go for the happy hour.
23 locals recommend
McNulty's Bier Markt
1948 W 25th StLow key, lots of beers on tap and in bottles. Good food - go for the happy hour.
Old-timey speakeasy, homemade bitters, hand-crafted drinks. This place is special.... and has a secret back room!
42 locals recommend
The Velvet Tango Room
2095 Columbus RdOld-timey speakeasy, homemade bitters, hand-crafted drinks. This place is special.... and has a secret back room!
Food Scene
Brand new, renovated space. Very cool. Great food selection, right next to a brewery (Platform).
21 locals recommend
The Plum
4133 Lorain AveBrand new, renovated space. Very cool. Great food selection, right next to a brewery (Platform).
The barista staff are so friendly, and they make a mean coffee - espresso or pour over. Some local bagels or baked items always available.
46 locals recommend
Phoenix Coffee Company
3000 Bridge AveThe barista staff are so friendly, and they make a mean coffee - espresso or pour over. Some local bagels or baked items always available.
Hands-down the best Mexican-style food around. Go right when they open for happy-hour prices at the bar.
57 locals recommend
Momocho
1835 Fulton RdHands-down the best Mexican-style food around. Go right when they open for happy-hour prices at the bar.
Parisian styled cafe. Great crepes, cheese plates, good wine, some outdoor seating
49 locals recommend
Le Petit Triangle Café
1881 Fulton RdParisian styled cafe. Great crepes, cheese plates, good wine, some outdoor seating
XYZ the Tavern
6419 Detroit AveCheap slices of pizza with good drinks, some outdoor seating
Big Egg Cleveland
5107 Detroit AveCheap greasy spoon breakfast place.
Good food here, try some of their mixed drinks or wine/beer specials.
51 locals recommend
Luxe Kitchen & Lounge
6605 Detroit AveGood food here, try some of their mixed drinks or wine/beer specials.
Great brunch, all items feature locally-sourced foods. Very good but pricier than other options.
35 locals recommend
Spice Kitchen + Bar
5800 Detroit AveGreat brunch, all items feature locally-sourced foods. Very good but pricier than other options.
Mitchell's Ice Cream (Ohio City Kitchen & Shop)
1867 W 25th StICE CREAM!
2 minutes walking from the house - locally owned Ice Cream shop. Very friendly service.
41 locals recommend
Mason's Creamery
4401 Bridge Ave2 minutes walking from the house - locally owned Ice Cream shop. Very friendly service.
The Black Pig
Locally produced - local meets, good bar.
$5 meat or vegan hot dogs -- with 30+ toppings to choose from. Can't miss this place.
68 locals recommend
Happy Dog
5801 Detroit Ave$5 meat or vegan hot dogs -- with 30+ toppings to choose from. Can't miss this place.
Hands down the best Pizza around -- try the blue cheese and Tomato, and make sure to put honey on it!
37 locals recommend
Edison's Pizza Kitchen
11624 Professor AveHands down the best Pizza around -- try the blue cheese and Tomato, and make sure to put honey on it!
Barrio Tremont
806 Literary RdWho doesn't love Tacos!
Arts & Culture
If you don't visit here, you'll regret it. It is free.
365 locals recommend
The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East BlvdIf you don't visit here, you'll regret it. It is free.
Small art museum located on the west side, which focuses on modern art. Rotates exhibits.
25 locals recommend
Transformer Station
1460 W 29th StSmall art museum located on the west side, which focuses on modern art. Rotates exhibits.
Essentials
Prices are a bit higher than some other stores, but this is super close and convenient.
64 locals recommend
Dave's Markets Ohio City
2700 Carroll AvePrices are a bit higher than some other stores, but this is super close and convenient.
Groceries, meats, cheeses, prepared foods, sandwiches, bread, coffee... you can find just about everything here. Not a place to miss.
366 locals recommend
West Side Market
1979 W 25th StGroceries, meats, cheeses, prepared foods, sandwiches, bread, coffee... you can find just about everything here. Not a place to miss.
Getting Around
Lorain Avenue
Lorain AvenueBus line
Detroit Avenue
Detroit AvenueBus Line
W.25-Ohio City Station
Train to downtown
Sightseeing
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
1100 E 9th StYou won't see this anywhere else!
Parks & Nature
Park and Beach -- great to walk to, or go for Thursday evening 'edgewater live' concerts with live music all summer.
106 locals recommend
Edgewater Park
6500 Cleveland Memorial ShorewayPark and Beach -- great to walk to, or go for Thursday evening 'edgewater live' concerts with live music all summer.