Spats Cafe

Everything on the menu is good. We love that we can both find something we like in the menu, from burgers to pasta to pizza to entrees and salads. Haven't had a bad meal yet. Especially love the veal Parmesan and the tuna melt and grilled chicken. I even asked for pasta Alfredo one night. It wasn't on their menu but the cook made it anyways and it was incredible. They go out of their way to serve you a good meal and all the waitresses are nice. Plus, the food is reasonably priced, unlike several other similar style venues in the area. Highly recommend.

Great neighborhood bar restaurant. We always feel welcome and appreciated. Good food and drink prices. Longtime dedicated staff. Friendly blue collar clientele. They don't allow swearing making it real family friendly!

Super excited to be in here! The best food at a great price. Lots of TV options and service is absolutely the best. The ambiance is always Cleveland based sports. Love Paul an Penny too!

I have been going to Spats for a long time and the meal we ordered for take out today was just terrible. We ordered 2 bowls of clam chowder. Normally the chowder is excellent, but this time it tasted like a very grainy potato soup with rather tough or chewy pieces of clam. I tasted a couple of mouthfuls and decided to pitch the rest. My wife struggled through her portion, but she said it is different than what she is used to.I don't know if there is a new cook/chef, or if they are trying to keep prices reasonable by adding more potatoes, but it is not working whatever the reason, all I know is that I will never order the clam chowder again. I hope that the rest of menu has not changed, because all their food was really good and always consistent.

For what Spats is attempting to be, they're doing an awesome job! This is definitely a divey place. It's a neighborhood sports bar and nothing fancy. The staff is warm and friendly to all and the food and drinks are priced right. The place could probably use a good scrubbing, but I didn't feel like I was going to get sick or anything. It's just old inside. They offer outdoor seating and a dining room side. The menu seems to have several scratch made items. The theme is mostly bar food with an Italian focus added. We had burgers and fresh cut fries along with two pint beers and two rocks pours of crown whisky. Bill was $31 before tip. Great value. The food was pretty good for the price. My only complaint was the crumbling sesame seed bun that came on the Spats Big Boy style burger. They grilled it, but it was obviously old because it crumbled when I picked it up. Next time I'll order a different bun. The kaiser bun that came with the bacon-cheddar-mushroom burger was also grilled but soft and fresh. The burgers themselves were juicy and flavorful and came with perfect fries, fresh not frozen. Loved the pickles too. The liquor selection was vast. Only a few beers were on tap though. The patrons we encountered on our first visit here were regulars and friendly. The staff were conversational and welcoming. The back wall of the bar was lined with televisions. Could see this being a perfect spot for a game or grabbing a drink and quick bar bite!

This review is about a pre-COVID experience. I just saw that Spat's made Cleveland Magazines "Our City's 50 Best Bars." I laughed out loud. There are 50 better bars in Lakewood alone. Spatt's is old and smelly but the food is cheap and the pours are heavy. My wife and friends would occasionally stop in for a nightcap until we were kicked out by the owners for.....cursing. So, if your goal is to fill your stomach and catch a buzz and you don't mind smelling when you leave - you'll love this place. Mind your tongue.

Their pizza is cooked in a "Quiznos Oven" (waitress' words, not mine), so I wouldn't order the pizza. We sat down without being sure if it was a seat-yourself kind of place -- others seemed to be just as confused. Menu was typical bar food, draft list did not contain any craft beers except Dortmunder. I got the bacon cheddar burger, and it was more onion than bacon or cheddar! Very greasy, too.I probably wouldn't come here again for food unless I was planning on downing ten Bud Lights first. Maybe then the food would taste good.

The best neighborhood bar there is. The food is great and the staff is wonderful. I have been bringing friends here for years and they keep coming back even without me.

I've been coming here for years and will continue coming back. It's a great local pub with good food and good people. It certainly isn't a 5 star, gourmet restaurant but the menu has a wide variety and I haven't had a bad meal there. They have daily specials as well and the prices are reasonable.It's a great place to spend an evening, get a bite to eat and a cold beverage.

Watched Guardians game at Spats tonight. Had a wonderful time!! Crowd clapping, yelling high-fiving. Service is excellent! Had at least 4 wait staff stopping by table to see if we needed anything. Owner making sure we were enjoying ourselves. Felt like VIP's. Not unusual for Spats! Food was GREAT! Went with another couple and they felt the same. What really amazed me was the prices! You would think with prices everywhere else so high they would follow. They didn't. At least one business giving to their community! Thank you Spats for amazing, exciting time!!!