The Van Aken District

This was my first time visiting the area since they remodeled it and I was pleasantly surprised and impressed! The community does a great job keeping everything looking nice and clean. There's limited, but free parking in front of the shops and a bigger parked lot on the other side. I believe there's a parking garage attached to the space, I'm just not sure how much it costs. There's even green space for kids and pets. This is a very nice area to spend an afternoon exploring.

We're at The Buzz and Bloom Earlier Today.I loved the van Aken Event, It Was Fun.I loved cotton candy, My Mom Told me about The Different Name Of The Candy Floss.

What a treasure chest of local eats and gifts! We had set our course for a business within the market that we found on Yelp and then arrived to the surprise of being located within a food hall- jackpot! We ended up visiting four of the businesses during our visit- working our way through matzo ball soup, coffee, poutine and Brassica. We were so impressed by the layout and design of the hall- from the variety of indoor and outdoor seating options to the landscaping and kid-friendly features like high chairs and coloring pages. This is a fabulous stop for locals and travelers alike. Their outdoor courtyard is filled with shade, turf and beautiful flowers. You'll find shops ranging from artisan cheese to soap and everywhere in between.Overall, a delightful surprise and food highlight of our trip to the Finger Lakes.

The Van Aken Hall is such a fun addition to the area. The whole plaza has changed since I was living in the area- a very long time ago.There is a really nice selection of local businesses represented as well as great ambiance and even outdoor seating. This is an awesome spot for friends to meet up, for a date, a fun spot to work remotely or even have a business lunch. We saw that the Van Aken Market Hall was open late so we stopped by around 9pm on a Monday. We noticed that a lot of places were closing up or were already closed. The Craft Collective was open later so we decided to grab a couple beers there with our friend. It was such a fun time.When we visit again I would make a point to come earlier in the day, maybe for lunch to check everything out and get the full experience. There were so many businesses that I wish I had the chance to try.

Really nice food hall with a decent number of vendors. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, poutine, Brassica, and a coffee shop. Quite a variety. Even a bakery and some small boutiques.When we came on a Saturday, it was busy! But there were still spots to eat at. There are tables, couches, and benches all over to sit at. You can also eat outside.Parking is free but a bit chaotic.It's definitely like a smaller version of North Market in Columbus, although it's only one level.

We stopped here after going to the Cleveland Clinic, it is nestled back in a nice little town and has a lot of shopping options around! Inside you have a coffee shop, several food locations including bbq/sushi/burgers/pizza/deli/meditteranean, they also have really nice open areas with tables and booths if you want to stop in here to work remote, and a couple of little shops inside such as handmade soap/bath bombs etc. to look around at while you are waiting for your food. Definitely would stop here for lunch and to work on remote days if I lived in the area, there was street parking and a small lot in the back which was pretty full at lunch time so prepare to find a parking spot and possibly walk.

Van Aken Market Hall is such a great addition to Shaker Heights! Went there with friends a couple weekends back and had a great time! First off, parking is super easy and a lot of it! We walked around and perused the stores and eventually decided on getting food and drinks from Banter! I got the CBR-Chicken Bacon Ranch poutine and it was DELICIOUS. The dish itself was warm and perfect for a chilly day. Washed it down with some cider (I forgot what kind I got) and was content! Definitely coming back in the summer so we can sit outside on the patio area!

Many options to choose from, there are casual and self service dining experience. Outside seating is available and generally there are many seating options inside too. Come hungry because you can enjoy appetizers, to beverages and desserts afterwards. Some days there are special events occurring at the sight; farmers market on early weekend mornings or music or activities in the afternoon.

Something for everyone--year-round. Spacious and enjoyable! You can't go wrong with taking the family.

The vibe and the people were great. The food at Old Brooklyn Cheese Co. was delicious. Craft Collective was good too!!Nice evening to shop, eat and mostly relax. Free parking too, yes!