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2025 Best of the East Finalists

Over 3,000 readers weighed in on their top picks for East Side hot spots. Here you’ll find the finalists in categories from dining to shopping to services.

FOOD 

Best Restaurant

Hook & Hoof New American Kitchen and Cocktail, Willoughby

The Last Page, Beachwood

The Pompadour, Fairport Harbor

Best Patio

Redhawk Grille, Painesville

Tavern Six, Kirtland

The Fairmount, Cleveland Heights

Best View

17 River Grille, Chagrin Falls

Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens,  Chagrin Falls

Vincent William Wine, Madison

Best Lunch Spot

Element 41, Chardon

Jim Alesci's Place, Solon

Luna Bakery Cafe, Cleveland Heights, Moreland Hills

Best Late Night Food

Barrio Tacos, Cleveland Heights, Willoughby

The Fairmount, Cleveland Heights

The Wild Goose, Willoughby

Best Brunch

Brown Barn Tavern, Chardon

Sol, Willoughby

The Sleepy Rooster, Chagrin Falls

Best Organic Food

CLE Juice Box, Mentor

Sage Karma Kitchen, Willoughby

Two & Company, Chagrin Falls

Best Vegetarian

Aladdin's Eatery, Multiple Locations

Sage Karma Kitchen, Willoughby

Tommy's Restaurant, Cleveland Heights

Best Seafood

Hook & Hoof New American Kitchen and Cocktail, Willoughby

Pickle Bill’s Lobster House, Grand River

The Lobster Pot, Willoughby Hills

Best Sushi

Issho Ni Ramen, Sushi & Hibachi, Willoughby

Ninja Sushi and Hibachi, Mentor-on-the-Lake

Pacific East Japanese Restaurant, Cleveland Heights, Woodmere

Best Steak

Heritage Steak & Whiskey, Woodmere

Hook & Hoof New American Kitchen and Cocktail, Willoughby

RED the Steakhouse, Orange Village

Best Independent Coffee Shop

Fiona’s Coffee Bar & Bakery, Willoughby

Heartwood Coffee Roasters, Multiple Locations

Rising Star Coffee Roasters, Multiple Locations

Best Quick Bite

Brassica, Shaker Heights

Jim Alesci's Place, Solon

Versare Cafe + Market, Chesterland

Best Ice Cream

Fairport Harbor Creamery, Fairport Harbor

Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream, Chagrin Falls

Mitchell's Homemade Ice Cream, Multiple Locations

Best Bakery

Evergreen Bakery, Chagrin Falls

Jim Alesci’s Place, Solon

On the Rise Artisan Breads, Cleveland Heights

Best Donut

Biagio's Donut Shop & Pizzeria, Eastlake

Goldie's Donuts & Bakery, Lyndhurst

The Mad Batter Bakeshop, Chagrin Falls

Best Smoothie

Be Smoothie Café, Willowick

Juicy Vegan, Cleveland

Ritual Juicery, Willoughby

Best Pizza

Geraci's, Multiple Locations

Pizzeria DiLauro, Chagrin Falls

Vero Pizza Napoletana, Cleveland Heights

Best Burger

Crowley's Dive Bar, Eastlake

Doinks Burger Joint, Cleveland

Pub Frato Gastropub, Chagrin Falls, Painesville

Best Wings

Knock Off's Grub & Pub, Willoughby

Mr. Lee's Bar and Grill, Perry

Winking Lizard Tavern, Multiple Locations

Best Mexican

Cilantro Taqueria, Multiple Locations

El Palenque, Eastlake

Los Arcos Mexican Cocina, University Heights

Best Italian

Flour, Moreland Hills

Mia Bella, Cleveland

M Italian, Chagrin Falls

Best Chinese

Abundance Culinary, Cleveland Heights

Ho Wah, Beachwood

Hunan by the Falls, Chagrin Falls

Best Farmers Market

Heart of Willoughby Outdoor Market, Willoughby

Miles Farmers Market, Solon

Shaker Square Market (North Union Farmers Market), Shaker Heights

Best Deli

Farmer in the Deli, Chesterland

Jack’s Deli and Restaurant, University Heights

Jim Alesci’s Place, Solon

Best Family Dining

Dino’s Restaurant, Wickliffe

Fairport Family Restaurant, Fairport Harbor

Yours Truly Restaurant, Multiple Locations

SERVICES 

Best Wedding Venue

Aurora Meadows, Aurora

Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens, Chagrin Falls

The Madison, Cleveland

Best Day Spa

Reprieve Spa, Chagrin Falls

Salty Salt Cave, Chardon

Woodhouse Spa, Orange Village

Best Mani Pedi

Avanti Salon, Chesterland

Manifest Manicures + Mixology, Shaker Heights

Privé Nail Spa, Woodmere

Best Salon

Avanti Salon, Chesterland

EnV Salon, Willoughby

Dino Palmieri Salon & Spa, Beachwood, Woodmere

Best Dry Cleaner

D.O. Summers Cleaners,
Multiple Locations

London Cleaners, Willoughby

Tide Cleaners, Multiple Locations

Best Senior Living

Judson Senior Living, Multiple Locations

Ohio Living Breckenridge Village, Willoughby

Rose Senior Living Beachwood, Beachwood

Best Car Wash

Clean Express Auto Wash, Multiple Locations

Outback Auto Wash, Painesville

Zappy’s Auto Washes, Multiple Locations

Best Fitness Center

Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland, Beachwood

Results Fitness, Mayfield Heights

RYZE+GRIND Fitness, Woodmere

Best Yoga/Pilates Studio

Cleveland Yoga, Beachwood

Flow Yoga Studio, Gates Mills

Harmony Yoga Studios, Willoughby

Best Chiropractor

Code Chiro, Mayfield Heights

Morris Chiropractic, Painesville

NEO Spine and Sport, Solon

Best Interior Design

Amy Leighton Interiors, Chagrin Falls

Heartfelt Homespace, Painesville

W Design, Chagrin Falls

ENTERTAINMENT 

Best Happy Hour

Agave & Rye, Woodmere

Burntwood Tavern, Multiple Locations

Cedar Creek Grille, Beachwood

Best Golf Course

Manakiki Golf Course, Willoughby

Quail Hollow Country Club, Concord

StoneWater Golf Club, Highland Heights

Best Live Music Venue

Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland

Grog Shop, Cleveland Heights

The Lyric Bistro & Event Center, Fairport Harbor

Best Brewery

Boss Dog Brewing Co., Cleveland Heights

Crooked Pecker Brewing Co., Chagrin Falls

Eleventhree Brewing, Chardon

Best Charitable Event

Fieldstone Farm's Chefs Unbridled, Chagrin Falls

Rescue Village's Woofstock, Russell Township

DJ's Hope's Bingo Nights, Willoughby

SHOPPING 

Best Jeweler

Alson Jewelers, Woodmere

DavEd Jewelers, Willoughby

Gino's Jewelers, Warrensville Heights

Best Pet Boutique

Barktown Willoughby, Willoughby

Pet Wants, Chardon

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, Concord, Shaker Heights

Best Wine Store

Red, Wine & Brew, Chesterland, Mentor

The Wine Spot, Cleveland Heights

World Wines & Liquor, Mentor

Best Beer Selection

Heinen’s Grocery Store, Multiple Locations

Red, Wine & Brew, Chesterland, Mentor

World Wines & Liquor, Mentor

Best Florist

Flowers by Julie, Fairport Harbor

Mayfield Floral, Mayfield Heights

Merkels Floral Studio, Mentor

Best Garden Center

Bremec Garden Centers, Chesterland, Cleveland Heights

Lowe's Greenhouse, Florist & Gift Shop, Chagrin Falls

Petitti Garden Centers, Multiple Locations

Best Bike Shop

Cedar Lee Bikes, Cleveland Heights

Eddy's Bike Shop, Willoughby Hills

Mountain Road Cycles, Chagrin Falls, Chardon

Best Boutique

The Collective Rose, Chardon

The Helicopter Daughter, Mentor

Village Trends Boutique, Mayfield Heights

Best Men’s Fashion

Kilgore Trout, Woodmere

J3 Clothing, Moreland Hills

Ticknors Men’s Clothiers, Beachwood

Best Handmade Retailer

Made Cleveland, Cleveland Heights

Ohio Artisan Collective, Aurora

The Corner, Shaker Heights

Best Handmade Market Vendor

Chagrin Falls Candle Co., Newbury

Colleen Higgins Studio, Mentor

G.R.A.C.E. Elderberry Co., Willoughby

Best Home Décor

Etc. on Erie, Willoughby

La Bella Vita, Cleveland, Woodmere

W Home Collection, Chagrin Falls

Best Health Foods (Retail)

SweetBerry Fresh Market, Wickliffe

Trader Joe’s, Mentor, Woodmere

Whole Foods Market, Orange, University Heights

Best CLE T-Shirt Shop

CLE Clothing Co., Shaker Heights

GV Art + Design, Willoughby

Snakes + Acey’s, Cleveland

Best Consignment Shop

It’s So You, Willoughby

Passion for Fashion, Chesterland

UpScaleIT, Solon

Best Antique Shop

Antiques & Uniques, Wickliffe

Chagrin Valley Antiques, Chagrin Falls

FIG Chagrin, Chagrin Falls

CHILDREN 

Best Dance/Theater Instruction

Fairmount Center for the Arts, Novelty

The Fine Arts Association, Willoughby

Playmakers Youth Theatre - Mandel JCC, Beachwood

Best Gymnastics

Chalk It Up Gymnastics, Chagrin Falls

Eastlake Gymnastics, Eastlake

Learning Ladder Gymnastics, Northfield

Best Music Instruction

Fairmount Center for the Arts, Novelty

School of Rock, Highland Heights

The Music Settlement, Cleveland

Best Birthday Party Location

Adrenaline Monkey Adventure Park, Warrensville Heights

The Jump Yard, Eastlake

We Rock the Spectrum, Mayfield

PEOPLE 

Best Chef

Doug Katz, Zhug, Cleveland Heights

Hunter Toth, Hook & Hoof New American Kitchen and Cocktail, Willoughby

Rusty Phillips, The Pompadour, Fairport Harbor

Best Bartender

Corey Conell, Hook & Hoof New American Kitchen and Cocktail, Willoughby

Jaret Tekavec, Tavern Six, Kirtland

Steph Fino, Knock Off's Grub and Pub, Willoughby

Best Stylist

Lauren Segler, Avanti Salon, Chesterland

Dayna Fine, Changes Salon, Chagrin Falls

John Anthony Marinucci, JaViv Uptown Hair4ce, Woodmere

Best Fitness Instructor

Josh Mekota, Results Fitness, Mayfield Heights

Miesha Wilson, NuLife Fitness Camp, Cleveland

Phil Weigel, PHYT CLE Athletics, Cleveland

Best Photographer

Dad Brag Photography, Solon

GraceHannah Photography, Mentor

Kim Ponsky Photography, Chagrin Falls

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