Guidebook for Lakewood
Food Scene
Really good, all-vegetarian, locally-sourced food and pretty lattes! A great third place to work for the day and immerse yourself in the artistic side of Lakewood.
21 locals recommend
The Root Café
15118 Detroit AveReally good, all-vegetarian, locally-sourced food and pretty lattes! A great third place to work for the day and immerse yourself in the artistic side of Lakewood.
Pastries and bread are AMAZING and they have great coffee options! Get the rosemary focaccia - it is so simple but so, so good.
10 locals recommend
Blackbird Baking Company
1391 Sloane AvePastries and bread are AMAZING and they have great coffee options! Get the rosemary focaccia - it is so simple but so, so good.
Pier W
12700 Lake AveThe best brunch in Cleveland with the best view!
The best tacos maybe anywhere and insane margaritas. This is a must-go when in Cleveland, and there are four locations, so none of them are too far!
31 locals recommend
Barrio Lakewood
15527 Madison AveThe best tacos maybe anywhere and insane margaritas. This is a must-go when in Cleveland, and there are four locations, so none of them are too far!
Just really good food and a great drink list! Get the fried chicken skins!
19 locals recommend
Deagan's Kitchen & Bar
14810 Detroit AveJust really good food and a great drink list! Get the fried chicken skins!
Eric Williams' original restaurant. The best pseduo-Mexican food I have ever had. Get the gouda dumplings. Go during happy hour if you can - half off taquitos and $5 margaritas if you sit at the bar or on the first floor!
57 locals recommend
Momocho
1835 Fulton RdEric Williams' original restaurant. The best pseduo-Mexican food I have ever had. Get the gouda dumplings. Go during happy hour if you can - half off taquitos and $5 margaritas if you sit at the bar or on the first floor!
The Cheese Board is incredible. It's sort of a drive, but it is legitimately worth it.
37 locals recommend
L'Albatros
11401 Bellflower RdThe Cheese Board is incredible. It's sort of a drive, but it is legitimately worth it.
El Carnicero
16918 Detroit AveMomocho's sister. If you can't make it to Momocho, try this place!
BEST PIEROGIES EVER, along with a generally super traditional menu full of awesome comfort food.
20 locals recommend
Sokolowski's University Inn
1201 University RdBEST PIEROGIES EVER, along with a generally super traditional menu full of awesome comfort food.
The Chicken Parm Pizza! It is like a meal on top of a pizza. Get this delivered if you happen to indulge a bit too much at Nano Brew the night before!
Pelicano's Pizza
2218 Wooster RdThe Chicken Parm Pizza! It is like a meal on top of a pizza. Get this delivered if you happen to indulge a bit too much at Nano Brew the night before!
Drinks & Nightlife
The giantest beer list, really cozy feel, and really good food for while you're drinking. No Miller Lite here.
15 locals recommend
Buckeye Beer Engine
15315 Madison AveThe giantest beer list, really cozy feel, and really good food for while you're drinking. No Miller Lite here.
An amazing wine list, as well as some of the best pizzas in the area. Go for happy hour if you can!
13 locals recommend
Humble Wine Bar
15400 Detroit AveAn amazing wine list, as well as some of the best pizzas in the area. Go for happy hour if you can!
$5 drafts in a huge bar, filled with Cleveland's coolest kids. Also has an amazing Sunday brunch, and all non-GMO, health-conscious food.
148 locals recommend
TownHall
1909 W 25th St$5 drafts in a huge bar, filled with Cleveland's coolest kids. Also has an amazing Sunday brunch, and all non-GMO, health-conscious food.
Legitimate tiki bar - ie, you won't know what's in the drink specifically, but it will be incredible and one or two will be sufficient. Get the Painkiller if you can handle your booze - and if you can't, ask the bartender!
34 locals recommend
Porco Lounge & Tiki Room
2527 W 25th StLegitimate tiki bar - ie, you won't know what's in the drink specifically, but it will be incredible and one or two will be sufficient. Get the Painkiller if you can handle your booze - and if you can't, ask the bartender!
The most iconic Cleveland brewery! Take a tour if you have the time (and reservation) - or just be sure to sample the beers at one of the many bars that keep them on draft!
133 locals recommend
Great Lakes Brewing Company
2516 Market AveThe most iconic Cleveland brewery! Take a tour if you have the time (and reservation) - or just be sure to sample the beers at one of the many bars that keep them on draft!
One of the McNulty's bars - along with Market Garden (down the street), Bar Cento / Bier Markt / Speakeasy (across the street) - that really make up the Ohio City bar / restaurant scene. All awesome places with excellent beer lists, but Nano Brew (and Market Garden) have amazing patios, too!
34 locals recommend
Nano Brew Cleveland
1859 W 25th StOne of the McNulty's bars - along with Market Garden (down the street), Bar Cento / Bier Markt / Speakeasy (across the street) - that really make up the Ohio City bar / restaurant scene. All awesome places with excellent beer lists, but Nano Brew (and Market Garden) have amazing patios, too!
Arts & Culture
The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East BlvdIt's one of the best and it's free!
It's the Rock Hall! The most Cleveland of Cleveland things to do!
480 locals recommend
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
1100 E 9th StIt's the Rock Hall! The most Cleveland of Cleveland things to do!
Cleveland's most famous theater! Check out the world's largest chandelier hanging right outside!
169 locals recommend
PlayhouseSquare
1501 Euclid AveCleveland's most famous theater! Check out the world's largest chandelier hanging right outside!
One of the most iconic places in Cleveland. Go on a Saturday morning (get there EARLY) for the peak experience, and then check out one of the surrounding restaurants for lunch!
366 locals recommend
West Side Market
1979 W 25th StOne of the most iconic places in Cleveland. Go on a Saturday morning (get there EARLY) for the peak experience, and then check out one of the surrounding restaurants for lunch!
If you like the classic movie, you have to visit this place! It is decorated just as it was for the movie, and is right down the street from one of the most classic Cleveland restaurants - Sokolowski's.
92 locals recommend
A Christmas Story House
3159 W 11th StIf you like the classic movie, you have to visit this place! It is decorated just as it was for the movie, and is right down the street from one of the most classic Cleveland restaurants - Sokolowski's.
Shopping
Outdoor, upscale shopping mall with several great restaurants, and a farmer's market on Saturdays during the summer!
75 locals recommend
Crocker Park
177 Market StOutdoor, upscale shopping mall with several great restaurants, and a farmer's market on Saturdays during the summer!
Outdoor, upscale shopping and dining on Cleveland's wealthy East Side. Just a ways from Beachwood Mall, and upscale indoor shopping mall.
73 locals recommend
Legacy Village
25001 Cedar RdOutdoor, upscale shopping and dining on Cleveland's wealthy East Side. Just a ways from Beachwood Mall, and upscale indoor shopping mall.
GV Art and Design
17128 Detroit AveCleveland-based clothing company - lots of sports shirts!
Essentials
A gorgeous grocery store in downtown Cleveland, built into an old bank. You can also do wine tastings here! There is also a Heinen's in Rocky River if you don't feel like making the trek / parking downtown, but this one is the best.
75 locals recommend
Heinen's of Downtown Cleveland
900 Euclid AveA gorgeous grocery store in downtown Cleveland, built into an old bank. You can also do wine tastings here! There is also a Heinen's in Rocky River if you don't feel like making the trek / parking downtown, but this one is the best.
Whole Foods Market
19607 Detroit RdTypical Whole Foods, with a great beer selection!
Entertainment & Activities
About an hour away from Lakewood, but as one of the most famous amusements parks in the world, totally worth the trip if you like roller coasters!
314 locals recommend
Cedar Point
1 Cedar Point DrAbout an hour away from Lakewood, but as one of the most famous amusements parks in the world, totally worth the trip if you like roller coasters!