Quintessential Cleveland

From gourmet grilled cheese to thick chocolate milkshakes laced with homemade peanut butter, Cleveland Plus offers a wide array of not-to-be-missed culinary offerings and signature restaurants that define the region's tastes.

Great Lakes Brewing Company

Great Lakes Brewing Company, which is comprised of a brewery and brewpub, was the first microbrewery in the state of Ohio and today remains Ohio's most celebrated and award-winning brewer of lagers and ales. The brewery has a strong ties to the local community and showcases this commitment by naming each of its beers after local historical events, people and places. While there, visitors should head to the Brewpub where guests of all ages can enjoy a memorable dining experience from start to finish, including their famous brats and pierogi.

Great Lakes Brewing Company

• 2516 Market Avenue
• Cleveland OH 44113
• Phone: 216.771.4404

Founded in 1988 as the first Ohio craft brewer of award-winning lagers & ales. The smoke-free restaurant/pub offers fine dining, a gift shop, and brewery tours, and its banquet facilities can MORE >>

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Corky & Lenny's

Corky & Lenny's has earned its stellar reputation in the deli business, having served the region for more than 55 years. The deli's famous, rib-sticking overstuffed sandwiches and classic "mish mash" matzah ball soup are Cleveland institutions and menu favorites of the restaurant's many regulars.

Corky & Lenny's

• 27091 Chagrin Blvd.
• Woodmere OH 44122
• Phone: 216.464.3838

A landmark destination in the deli business for 55 years. Offering full service dining, take-out and catering for all occasions.

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The Leopard

Located inside the beautifully appointed Bertram Hotel, this elegant, upscale restaurant features the ultimate in fine dining with a focus on international dishes, seasonal influences and the freshest ingredients. The restaurant also offers a chef table so you can dine while watching the chef prepare your meal. In 2003 (and for every year after that), AAA honored The Leopard with its prestigious 4-Diamond Award, a distinction it shares today with only four other restaurants in northern Ohio.

The Leopard

• The Bertram Hotel & Conference Center
• 600 N. Aurora Road
• Aurora OH 44202
• Phone: 330.562.2111

The ultimate in fine dining, exceptional cuisine and an elegant atmosphere perfect for both social and business occasions. The menu features international dishes with seasonal influences and the MORE >>

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Melt Bar + Grilled

Grilled cheese is a favorite to all, old and young. But this isn't your typical piece of American cheese slapped between two slices of white bread. Melt features more than 20 different takes on the original all with their own unique twist. Try a "Parmageddon" stuffed with onions, kraut and a potato and cheese pierogi.

Melt Bar and Grilled

• 14718 Detroit Rd.
• Lakewood OH 44107
• Phone: 216.226.3699

Gourmet grilled cheese, fresh salads, homemade soups, large beer selection, top shelf liquor, wine.

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Melt Bar and Grilled

• 13463 Cedar Road
• Cleveland Heights OH 44118
• Phone: 216.965.0988

Gourmet grilled cheese, fresh salads, homemade soups, large beer selection, top shelf liquor, wine.

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Tommy's Restaurant

Head to Tommy's for a burger and milkshake. While the menu has stayed the same since it opened in 1972 (with items named after longtime customers), Tommy's is now in a much bigger venue and is always filled with customers - vegetarians, vegans, meat-eaters, health-conscious and the just plain hungry. Visitors can't miss one of Tommy's award-winning milkshakes.

Tommy's

• 1824 Coventry Road
• Cleveland Heights OH 44118
• Phone: 216.321.7757

Always filled with customers, vegetarians, vegans, meat-eaters, health-conscious and the just plain hungry. Whatever category you fall into, we will take care of you.

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b. a. Sweetie Candies

From wax lips to PEZ dispensers to gourmet jellybeans, this amazing candy store has every delight for every sweet tooth. You have to see it to believe it.

Sweetie Candy Company

• 7480 Brookpark Rd.
• Cleveland OH 44129
• Phone: 216.739.2244

Largest variety of candy anywhere. From old time favorites to the new kid's crazes. 21,000 square feet stacked to the ceiling. A MUST SEE ! !

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