There's no better time to expand your list of go-to Cleveland restaurants, and you may as well start with some of the city's best kept culinary secrets. We found some of the best hole-in-the-wall places worthy of your next bite to eat.
19 Hole-in-the-Wall Cleveland Restaurants You Should Have Tried By Now
By Scene Staff on Fri, Apr 6, 2018 at 4:19 pm
There's no better time to expand your list of go-to Cleveland restaurants, and you may as well start with some of the city's best kept culinary secrets. We found some of the best hole-in-the-wall places worthy of your next bite to eat.
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Thai Kitchen
12210 Madison Ave., 216-226-4450This cozy Lakewood location serves up authentic and always freshly prepared Thai cuisine.
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Old Fashion Hot Dog (Inn)
4008 Lorain Ave., 216-631-4460This beloved hot dog joint has been in business for 90 years. Try their time-tested chili cheese dogs and make sure to snap a pic of their mid-century neon sign just above their front door.
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Hot Dog Diner & Burger Co.
5494 Pearl Rd. just south of Ridge Rd., Parma, (440) 886-3647Hot Dog Diner & Burger Co. is the kind of spot you’ve driven past a million times but never thought to stop in. Plan a quick detour for classic menu of hot dogs, burgers, and fries covered in cheese, chili and whatever else you can think of.
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Seven Roses
6301 Fleet Ave, 216-641-5789Seven Roses, located in Slavic Village, has been dishing out Old World cuisine for more than a decade. Time your visit right and you might be able to score one of their famous paczkis.
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La Plaza Taqueria
13609 Lakewood Heights Blvd., 216-476-8000This may not be one of Cleveland’s best kept secrets, you’ve probably already heard of the amazing tacos located at the back of La Plaza Supermarket. But if you haven’t stopped in for a bite, and maybe to pick up a few groceries, we recommend getting on that ASAP.
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Close Quarters Pub
31953 Lake Rd., Avon Lake, 440-933-5217Get to know your neighbor at this tiny (and we mean incredibly small) Avon Lake dive. Classic bar food and kitschy decorations complete the experience.
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Empress Taytu
6125 St Clair Ave., 216-391-9400Empress Taytu gets its name from the Ethiopian royal of the same name, so expect an authentic African dining experience. The restaurant gets tight on weekends so consider making a reservation.
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Tony’s Southside
2193 Professor Ave, 216-771-0515Tony’s Southside is a classic spot. It’s got a dark wood interior, an old-fashioned menu, and a family-owned-and-operated charm.
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Johnny’s Little Bar
614 Frankfort Ave., (216) 861-2166If you’re roaming the Warehouse District and have a sudden yearning for your favorite neighborhood dive bar, step into Johnny’s Little Bar. They also serve up a killer half-pound burger. Just follow the signs to find their entrance.
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Little Polish Diner
5772 Ridge Rd., Parma, 440-842-8212A Parma staple, this unassuming eatery is a local favorite. Stop in for home cooked polish dishes served in hearty portions.
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