The Most Delicious Cafes in Cleveland

Big Irene's Little Diner

★★★★★ 4.8 (13)

"Everything about this place was great. We had a rather large group, and they accommodated us easily on a Sunday morning. The staff was pleasant and friendly. The food came fast and was delicious. If I had to say anything negative, it would be that the homefries were not what i was expecting. I tend to like the diced skillet fried potatoes, and these were slices, but still pretty good. We will be back next time we are in town."

Cafe Honeycomb

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (78) • $

"Am I the last person to realize that Stone Oven is now Cafe Honeycomb and is under new ownership? I walked in from the back, completely confused and an employee quickly assured me that although the name was different, they still offered the same good quality food and recipes. I came specifically for the Niçoise salad and although it was no longer on the menu as it was before (they offer a tuna salad salad), the employee assured me that they could still make it. I ended up getting the Mediterranean salad and added dry tuna and red onion. The salad was indeed just as good as I remembered and their balsamic is delightful and light. I also got a cinnamon croissant, which was flaky, soft, and delicious. My order came up to $21.70, which is so much for a tuna salad and croissant, but that's the way it is right now. The space looks like it got a minor upgrade, but nothing too drastic. Fresh paint and honeycomb details. All of the employees were super friendly and accommodating. I took a while to decide on what I wanted after the shock of it being a new place and the cashier was really patient with me. I also noticed her greeting many regular guests by name, which was sweet. Honestly the service was far friendlier than I remembered from my last visit.Overall, this is still a great place to come for lunch or breakfast, to meet a friend or get some work done."

Lamplight Cafe & Bakery

★★★★☆ 3.7 (68) • $

"Wonderful unassuming brunch place in Perrysburg. The food, atmosphere and staff are spot on. The cinnamon roll was one of the best I ever had (made fresh daily)."

Café Blanc

★★★★☆ 4.2 (76) • $$

"Came on a Sunday around 11am and this place was hopping the entire time we were there. Clean light colored decor, fun bench swings to sit on, and a large window to view into the kitchen. Long line, but service was fast. We got the bagel board and the blueberry crepe which were both tasty. Only complaint is the huge chunk of cream cheese you are given which then sadly goes to waste - just a third of it would be more than plenty for the one bagel you get. For drinks we got a mocha and a fruit roll up refresher and both of those were good as well. Looking forward to going back to try other menu items!"

Juny Cafe

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"I highly highly highlllllly recommend Juny Cafe! I had been wanting to visit after seeing the place come together on instagram. I had pretty high expectations considering the number of quality coffee shops in the Mahoning Valley, and Juny delivered! The ambiance is new a unique! Very European feeling, like I'm in a 18th century tea room. Which makes sense considering the owners French background! Who by the way is beyond nice! He spent the time to talk with us about our upcoming vacation to France and gave us some great advice! The whole staff was friendly and made my wife and I feel so welcomed! We left feeling like friends! I had a Cortado, my wife had tea, and we both had Macaroons. It was all fantastic. I consider myself a coffee snob, and love to visit coffee shops all over the country. Juny can definitely deliver a fantastic espresso. I can't wait for them to fill out the menu more and show off what they can do! I'll definitely be back!!"

Buckeye Chocolate Bainbridge Café & Coffee Shop

★★★★★ 4.6 (59)

"Although the service is slow, the quality of the food and drinks are great. The overnight oats are one of my favorites that I get whenever I can."

Gyro Guys

★★★★★ 4.7 (98) • $

"I thought the gyro guys was a solid stop for a gyro! We got a colossal and a Greek salad. I loved the gyro, it was huge, simple and delicious! We ordered and the food was bright directly to our table. While we were sitting there, a bunch of people came in and the phone kept ringing which led to about a 30 minute wait for those who walked in after the rush. Overall, I would definitely check this place out, it was delicious"

First Watch

★★★★☆ 3.8 (112) • $$

"We had a great breakfast with super good service. Great menu options from the routine offerings elsewhere."

Ghossain's Gourmet Mediterranean Foods

★★★★☆ 4.3 (16) • $

"Wonderful source for Middle Eastern foods and cooking ingredients. They have a small dining are for eating in, a solid takeput menu and a small but very complete grocery area for ingredients. Excellent pita bread from their own bakery. If you like Middle Eastermn food, this is where you want to buy from. Clean store and top quality products."

Susie's Homestyle Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (41) • $

"Susies is a no-frills diner located in one of the main plazas in Vermilion. My family placed a breakfast order for pick-up while in the area. It was hard to find an accurate menu online, and note the ones on social media are not current.Since we didn't stay and dine-in, we didn't get the full impression of this quaint spot. I ordered the western omelet with home fries and a side of fruit. It was exactly what I expected! A nothing fancy omelet but hit the spot for breakfast, and the value is tremendous, especially since breakfast joints can typically be overpriced. Highly recommend getting a side of fruit - loved the huge watermelon slice in it.Also: Susie is a real person! I didn't meet her when I went, but the gal working was very nice. We will come back and try more items from their breakfast and lunch menus in the future!"

Classic Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (54) • $

"Classic Ohio Diner food. So good, just like Mama made. So much good to choose from. I tried Liver and Onions and it was truly like my Mom used to make it. So many good things to try. Nice specials and early specials that are in the 8-9$ range. So much food and lots of love. The waitresses might even sing for you! Whether you want them to or not! Really fun and good Midwest food... just like Mama made."

AngeNetta's

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (52) • $$

"I placed a carry out order and was told that it would be ready in 30 minutes. I showed up exactly 30 minutes after getting off the phone, and I was told my food wasn't ready yet. It took an extra 10 minutes after I had arrived on time.. I noticed that the staff were all wearing masks even though the mask mandate is over, which I was glad to see because most of the people working there were very young and probably not vaccinated. My entrée came with a side of pasta, and the sauce reminded me of the sauce you get at church spaghetti dinners. With this being an Italian restaurant that has a chef on staff, I was expecting a red sauce that would be more tasty. If I had to take a guess, I'd say they use those gallon cans of tomato sauce as a base. Perhaps I'm a little bit more picky than most about my red sauce because my mother always made homemade sauce from tomatoes that she canned from her garden. I just wasn't impressed with the red sauce, and the entrée was mediocre."

Main Street Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (12) • $

"Good home-style food at affordable prices. Breakfast all day, and friendly service. I liked the coffee, which I am usually pretty ambivalent about at most places."

Cafe 8:32

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"What a wonderful find! Came from out of town for a getaway and stopped for lunch. Sandwiches were great (Cuban and a Chipotle wrap), staff were very friendly. And free coffee?! I wished I lived around here so we could come more often."

Rudder's

★★★★☆ 4.3 (46) • $$

"The staff is wonderful and always so friendly! The food is a nice change from everywhere else, if you need health food or shake they have it! The atmosphere is quiet and peaceful even on a busy road! If you need gifts for a food basket or something unique this is your place! Come check it out!"

Cold Creek Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.6 (9)

"Breakfast on Labor Day was tasty and inexpensive. It came out quickly. I love corned beef hash and this was exceptional. The fruit plate was very nicely done with ripe cantaloupe, watermelon, strawberries, and orange slices."

The Cub Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (5)

"The biscuit sandwich was tasty and made to order and the baristas were friendly and knowledgeable! My cortado was good as well. If I had to critique something it would be the grits being super thin( I needed a spoon to eat them.) They would've been perfect if they had have been thicker. Will definitely stop by again."

Leavened

★★★★★ 4.5 (98) • $

"Cute coffee shop near the Metrohealth Main Campus. They have great coffee and a ton of pastries and breads baked fresh daily. I came in on a Friday morning after an appointment nearby. The place wasn't crazy busy, but it was steady with people coming in to grab a drink and some sitting down to chat and do work.When they first opened, everyone raved about their cardamom bomb pastry. It's like a flaky croissant with cardamom. Super delicious and always a good option. It's also kind of messy, so I didn't feel like getting that today. Instead I got the strawberry cheesecake danish with my cortado. The danish was really tasty. The cheesecake filling wasn't too sweet but tasted like a NY cheesecake and the croissant was soft in the middle and flaky on the outside. My cortado with a hint of cardamom was good, although I was surprised that it was served in a small glass that resembled a shot glass.This place is not the best for doing work over a long period of time. There's a long bench seat, but it has no back so you're kind of sitting in an awkward position. I couldn't imagine working here for a full day, but it's fine for a meeting or quick task"

Stone Oven Bakery Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (167) • $

"Best bakery in the area by far. Great lunch spot with decent sandwiches and tasty soups. But the real stars are the cookies and deserts. The service is usually on point and the back patio is a great place to relax and enjoy a coffee and desert."

County Line Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (10) • $$

"Good food at a good price. Good service. Won't hesitate to come back here! Cute lil restaurant."

Michael's Catering & Cafe

★★★★★ 4.8 (33) • $$

"Why did I give this homey family owned spot only 4 stars in my last review? That must have been a mistake. In what one could consider a dead zone of yummy local food, Michael's consistently serves up delicious, fresh and consistent sandwiches.It's weird, I'm never the type of person who craves a sandwich, but when I do, it's most certainly Michael's. My favorite is the summer turkey, which is made with the most delicious in-house special sauce. Sometimes I'll get a little crazy (lol), and order the monte cristo, which has a delicious tomato flavor to it (yes, tomato). I've never had a bad bite of anything here.Overall, you can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches here. Any of them will be made to perfection with unique flavors. I love giving my support to this local, family-owned business who will constantly check on you to make sure you're happy with your meal!"

Pressed Coffee Bar and Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.2 (77) • $

"They're great. I do gig delivery work and UberEats got me onto them. It's amazing and much more affordable than I thought it would be. And they're local so give them a shot."

Clean Eatz

★★★★☆ 3.9 (10)

"As others have mentioned, the store was organized and appeared pretty clean. The cafe menu was more extensive than I was expecting and offered a range of options. I was short on time, rushing out during my lunch break, and ended up ordering one of their make-your-own-bowls. The Good: Ingredients seemed fresh and the small portion was huge. Taste was pretty good as well, and I was full and satiated so much that I didn't even want dinner that night. The time it took to come out wasn't great, but it wasn't awful either. I'm going to give them a pass on that since I think they were understaffed and it was pretty busy.The Bad: They don't say on the menu what their spices consist of, ie, CE Herbz, I mean, that could be parsley and garlic, or it could be catnip. Who's to say. Same thing with their sauces. When I asked what was in a few of them the woman behind the counter seemed irritated that I would ask such a heinous question. Honestly, she wasn't friendly at all, I felt like an inconvenience to her, so I stopped asking questions. That led to me picking an unknown sauce that tasted absolutely disgusting.Also, they use styrofoam cups. Come ON! It's 2022 and mother earth is weeping into her green goddess dressing on this one.Last, the chicken was good, but it was processed. Definitely was not fresh. That was a bummer. Overall, I would say this place it pretty decent. Just don't ask too many questions, be careful of the sauce, and you should be good."

Briarfield Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (43) • $

"Was out and about and wanted to grab breakfast with my girlfriend. Stopped by Briarfield and was glad we did. The staff was super friendly and the food was delicious. We shared one of the best cinnamon rolls I've had to date. I ordered the omelette and it could have used more cheese. The Hash browns were great. Looking forward to coming back."

Tabletop

★★★★☆ 4.4 (171) • $$

"Super eclectic spot. A great place to bring friends or family for a night of fun outside of the house while still providing the feel of being at a friends place. Wide array of games to choose from, from super common games to more eccentric options. The space offer really homey vibes with a short list of menu items that appeal to anyone and everyone and the space has gender neutral restrooms. Lots of artsy decor! - Will come back with more friends for game night for sure."

The Daily Cafe & Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.2 (42)

"Came here for breakfast with my husband and they did not disappoint! The burrito was delicious and a little under seasoned but nothing a little salt and pepper or hot sauce couldn't cure. The service was fast and their coffee was pretty good. It was nice and bright inside. Very clean and quiet. I'm not sure if this place gets really busy but they have a great selection for breakfast/brunch. When we got here it was just us two, but they have plenty of parking for when they do get busy. Will definitely come back here again to try out another breakfast item and a different flavored coffee with my husband."

Cafe Europa and Bistro

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (74) • $

"Absolutely delicious meal of freshly made Weiner schnitzel, yummy cheesy potatoes, rice with leeks and a vegetable medley. The meal included a fresh salad and hot buttery homemade bread.I would definitely eat here again and plan on doing that next time I head back to New York!!!Finally, I accidentally left my purse in the restaurant and headed home to Tennessee.Johann (the owner/chef) went WAY out of his way to ship it to my home. Very kind and thoughtful man!!"

Rebecca's Bistro

★★★★★ 4.6 (169) • $$

"Wonderful food, cozy ambience, quick and cheery service. Overall a wonderful meal had! Would love to see more vegetarian options on the menu!"

Phoenix Coffee Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (155) • $

"The iced coconut latte in the summer is the best coffee drink I've ever had. I could drink only that for the rest of my life and die happy. It's that much better than other beverages of any other kind. My husband is obsessed with their beans and quality of espresso. And all of their in-house made scones are out of control - very moist and fluffy somehow at the same time - everything you could ever wish for in a scone"

Artisan Café

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (3) • $

"The Artisan Cafe recently opened in July 2014 near the downtown Warren area. It's a smaller cafe with great charm with its all brick interior, exposed wood beams, and an industrial feel. It features some nice local art from the Trumbull Art Gallery throughout the cafe. I've been here a couple of times in the morning and have had the Breakfast Wrap that comes with bacon, spinach, peppers, onions, and pepper jack cheese in a folded wrap and grilled (about $4.50); but I substitute the bacon and pepper jack with turkey and swiss cheese, and I really like it. I've had the Vanilla latte ($3.25) which was simple but pretty good also. Prices are a little high, but nothing outrageous. The staff is friendly and sociable also. All and all, a nice quiet cafe that I'll be back to."

Cafe Ah-Roma

★★★★☆ 4 (74) • $

"The food here is always excellent. Always well cooked, kept well refrigerated and prepared well. The staff they have working here provides excellent service. They are always greeting you and have a great attitude. The place is a quaint place with classical music playing in the background, great ambiance. People gather here to converse, grab a coffee or a quick bite. A great place to chill if you are on a work break or just sitting to relax. Cafe-Ah-Roma is a great cafe to stop at if you are at their locations in Downtown Berea, or Downtown Cleveland. A+ grade."

Earth To Oven

★★★★☆ 4.4 (48) • $

"Long wait time, tasty food.Earth to Oven, located in Toledo, OH, makes all of their food from scratch using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The delicious artisan bread that the sandwiches are served on comes from Zingermans bakehouse in Ann Arbor, MI. We won't talk about what else is in Ann Arbor. These are no ordinary sandwiches. They're packed with flavor and ingredients I wouldn't have thought to put on a sandwich.For example, house-made pimento cheese spread on the chicken salad sandwich, house-made honey mustard on the thanksgiving sandwich or tomato on the grilled cheese. Tasty!:-The Prescott - chicken salad -Quatre Formage - grilled cheese (havarti, Swiss, Colby, cheddar)-The Honey Bird - everyday is Thanksgiving ----Follow @ohiofoodlover on Instagram for more Ohio eats #ohiofoodlover----"

R Coffee Corner

★★★★☆ 4.1 (41)

"Ordered breakfast croissants and coffee - everything was delicious. The place had charm though I did not eat there. The drive through looked convenient as well. Will be coming back next time I am in the area"

The Little Pie Shop & Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (42) • $

"Were in the area to view the aurora. Stopped in here for breakfast based on reviews. Had one of the best breakfasts in a long time. Everything was perfectly prepared and very tasty. Coffee was good. Service was a little on the slow side, but the place was SUPER busy. They were very friendly & we didn't wait too long. Food was definitely worth the wait.Even though we were there for breakfast, we ended up getting dessert, because...PIE! The pies were amazing...how they get the crust that flaky is a wondrous mystery. We were going to order more pie to go, then decided against it so we didn't make ourselves feel terrible for the rest of the day.I would go back just for the pies, but the breakfast food was top notch, so there are even more reasons to return!"

Artisan Coffee

★★★★★ 4.8 (221) • $$

"Great coffee shop. In town to bring my mother n law home from visiting us in Suffolk, VA. I wanted to find a good coffee joint that wasn't Starbucks. This lives up to its great 4.8 review rating. I had the Asiago bagel sandwich and a medium roast caramel coffee. Hit the spot perfectly. Service was great too. Also has free WiFi, which I needed to prepare for a presentation I'm giving tomorrow in Cincinnati"