Guidebook for Cleveland Heights
Food Scene
One of the best bakery/cafes in the Midwest. Great for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Wide variety of freshly baked pastries, plus made-to-order crepes, sandwiches, and more.
51 locals recommend
Luna Bakery & Cafe
2482 Fairmount BlvdOne of the best bakery/cafes in the Midwest. Great for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Wide variety of freshly baked pastries, plus made-to-order crepes, sandwiches, and more.
This Cleveland Heights landmark restaurant has a large and varied menu that features many vegetarian dishes -- and also includes great burgers, fries, and other mainstream fare. And unlike chain restaurants, Tommy's is named after a guy who really owns and operates it!
49 locals recommend
tommy's
1824 Coventry RdThis Cleveland Heights landmark restaurant has a large and varied menu that features many vegetarian dishes -- and also includes great burgers, fries, and other mainstream fare. And unlike chain restaurants, Tommy's is named after a guy who really owns and operates it!
Best bread in Cleveland — and maybe the only real baguette in town. They also have pastries and made-to-order sandwiches.
27 locals recommend
On The Rise Artisan Breads
3471 Fairmount BlvdBest bread in Cleveland — and maybe the only real baguette in town. They also have pastries and made-to-order sandwiches.
Shopping
Local independent bookseller with a fine selection of intriguing books.
7 locals recommend
Appletree Books
12419 Cedar RdLocal independent bookseller with a fine selection of intriguing books.
Truly unique, this store is filled with toys from your childhood, novelties, and weird gifts. If you like to have fun, you've gotta see this place. Also, owner Steve Presser is often heard on NPR as a voice of independent small businesses. And he's a darn good guy, so stop in and say hi.
9 locals recommend
Big Fun
1814 Coventry RdTruly unique, this store is filled with toys from your childhood, novelties, and weird gifts. If you like to have fun, you've gotta see this place. Also, owner Steve Presser is often heard on NPR as a voice of independent small businesses. And he's a darn good guy, so stop in and say hi.
Suzanne, the knowledgable owner of this independent bookstore, knows literature and poetry and loves to help people find a great book to read. New and used books. Connects with Tommy's restaurant, so you can browse for a good book to read while waiting for your table.
Mac's Backs-Books On Coventry
1820 Coventry RdSuzanne, the knowledgable owner of this independent bookstore, knows literature and poetry and loves to help people find a great book to read. New and used books. Connects with Tommy's restaurant, so you can browse for a good book to read while waiting for your table.
If you're looking for a Cleveland souvenir, this store has many unusual locally made gift items, from coasters and posters to T-shirts and pillows.
In The 216
1854-A Coventry RdIf you're looking for a Cleveland souvenir, this store has many unusual locally made gift items, from coasters and posters to T-shirts and pillows.
Parks & Nature
This small nature center is located on Doan Brook, which also runs near our house. A great walking/running/biking trail connects us.
34 locals recommend
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
2600 S Park BlvdThis small nature center is located on Doan Brook, which also runs near our house. A great walking/running/biking trail connects us.
Great for birders, this nature preserve was created on a landfill jutting out into Lake Erie. Several walking trails, and some great views of the lake and downtown Cleveland.
10 locals recommend
Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve
8701 Lakeshore BlvdGreat for birders, this nature preserve was created on a landfill jutting out into Lake Erie. Several walking trails, and some great views of the lake and downtown Cleveland.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the top jazz clubs in the U.S., Nighttown also has several patios for outside dining.
56 locals recommend
Nighttown
12383 Cedar RdOne of the top jazz clubs in the U.S., Nighttown also has several patios for outside dining.
Best place for a pint of Guiness or other quality beer. Small and quiet. No food, just beer and conversation -- and maybe a ballgame on a small TV.
6 locals recommend
Parnell's Pub
2167 Lee RdBest place for a pint of Guiness or other quality beer. Small and quiet. No food, just beer and conversation -- and maybe a ballgame on a small TV.
Locally owned night club that features a variety of music acts — frequently rock, metal, and alternative.
28 locals recommend
Grog Shop
2785 Euclid Heights BlvdLocally owned night club that features a variety of music acts — frequently rock, metal, and alternative.
Essentials
Dave's is a local chain of grocery stores. This location is a 10-minute walk from our house, and it has just about anything you might need.
28 locals recommend
Dave's Markets Cedar Hill
12438 Cedar RdDave's is a local chain of grocery stores. This location is a 10-minute walk from our house, and it has just about anything you might need.
A basic chain drugstore, but it's nearby — and across the street from the Cedar-Lee Theater.
16 locals recommend
CVS
2160 Lee RdA basic chain drugstore, but it's nearby — and across the street from the Cedar-Lee Theater.
One of the top hospitals in the U.S., right in our neighborhood.
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus - Emergency Department
9105 Cedar AveOne of the top hospitals in the U.S., right in our neighborhood.
Entertainment & Activities
A movie theater for film buffs and anyone who wants something besides a superhero sequel or slasher flick. And they serve beer and wine at the snack bar.
70 locals recommend
Cedar Lee Theatre
2163 Lee RdA movie theater for film buffs and anyone who wants something besides a superhero sequel or slasher flick. And they serve beer and wine at the snack bar.
Art house movies in a modern theater, housed in a world-class art institute. Foreign films, documentaries, restored 35mm prints . . . great for film buffs.
20 locals recommend
Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque Peter B. Lewis Theatre
11610 Euclid AveArt house movies in a modern theater, housed in a world-class art institute. Foreign films, documentaries, restored 35mm prints . . . great for film buffs.
Arts & Culture
One of the Best Art Museums in America, according to TimeOut (and other publications). And it's FREE!
67 locals recommend
11150 East Blvd
11150 East BoulevardOne of the Best Art Museums in America, according to TimeOut (and other publications). And it's FREE!
Recently renovation includes a new exhibit of local animals. Museum also includes traditional displays related to earth sciences.
148 locals recommend
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval DrRecently renovation includes a new exhibit of local animals. Museum also includes traditional displays related to earth sciences.