Best Diners in Cleveland

"Somewhere along the way, Cleveland became synonymous with corned beef. While the local cuisine has matured beyond cured and sliced meats, we still can’t seem to let go of our favorite comfort food, with seemingly every other deli in town claiming rights to the city’s “best corned beef.” Stop searching, because it’s served up right here — and has been for about 50 years. When it comes to iconic places,"

"A photo posted by chicago food-obsessed 🍽 (@agirlaboutchicago) on Jul 23, 2016 at 7:09am PDT. Wondering where to go for St. Patrick's day?. Slyman's is the best place in Cleveland to get a huge corned beef sandwich."

"Dante Tremont is a Modern American restaurant helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Dante Boccuzzi that serves Mediterranean-tinged New American cuisine and fine wines in an elegant setting. One of several restaurants that make up the Dante Restaurant Group, Dante Tremont is set within a former bank building and provides a beautiful setting for an intimate dinner for two. The celebrated dining destination serves à la carte options and chef-prepared tasting menus featuring dishes prepared with locally-sourced and organic ingredients and accompanied by an extensive wine list and craft cocktail selection."

"Dante Next Door is a casual, warmly decorated trattoria-style restaurant that serves lunch and brunch with a creative menu of Italian-inspired cuisine. The innovative menu features dishes prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and products such as home-spun pasta dishes, hand-tossed pizza, fresh salads, and gourmet sandwiches. The favorite brunch spot offers a range of delicious plates such as French banana toast, berry pancakes, breakfast calzone, braised beef croissants, cinnamon waffles, and steak and eggs."

"Big Al’s Diner is a classic hole-in-the-wall diner serving simple food in oversized portions, but there’s something to be said about the classic diner, an American breakfast staple. Highlights include their traditional corned beef hash, judged as one of the best wake up calls on the Food Network’s ‘The Best Thing I Ever Ate’."

"Downtown's Addy’s Diner, in the Colonial Arcade at 530 Euclid Ave., Suite 10, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the diner 4.5 stars out of 27 reviews."

"This hip coffee shop in Lakewood does indeed serve up lots of caffeinated beverages (their vanilla lavender latte is a favorite of mine), but also has fresh croissants, crepes, smoothies, salads, and more on offer. The inside space at Caffeine is high-ceilinged yet cozy feeling, and would make a great place to come and work if you can get here early enough to snag a couch or prime table. Caffeine only opened in Lakewood in 2019, but has already earned a reputation of being a great local, independent coffee shop."

"If your family is a fan of the classic film, “A Christmas Story,” you’ll be delighted to know that you can visit the house from the movie right in Cleveland. The house and museum feature original props and costumes from the film, so you’ll feel like you’re stepping right into your favorite holiday movie. You’ll see Randy’s snowsuit, the family car, the toys from the Higbee’s window, and more."

"See the house from the movie A Christmas Story, located in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood. Today it includes a museum which features original props, costumes and memorabilia from the film."