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2025 Best of the West Finalists

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

FOOD 

Best Restaurant

Luca West, Westlake

Pier W, Lakewood

Sarita a Restaurant, Lakewood

Best Patio

All Saints Public House, Cleveland

Georgetown | Vosh, Lakewood

Wine Bar Rocky River, Rocky River

Best View

Lorain Brewing Company and Event Center, Lorain

Pier W, Lakewood

Summer Place, Lakewood

Best Lunch Spot

Boss ChickNBeer, Multiple Locations

Burntwood Tavern, North Olmsted, Rocky River

Joe’s Deli & Restaurant, Rocky River

Best Late Night Food

Barrio Tacos, Multiple Locations

My Friends Restaurant, Cleveland

Real Smoq'ed BBQ, Cleveland

Best Brunch

Astoria Cafe & Market, Cleveland

Pier W, Lakewood

Westsiders, Rocky River

Best Organic Food

Beet Jar, Cleveland

Cleveland Vegan, Lakewood

TownHall, Cleveland

Best Vegetarian

Aladdin's Eatery, Multiple Locations

Cleveland Vegan, Lakewood

The Root Cafe, Lakewood

Best Seafood

Ibiza Mediterranean Restaurant, Avon Lake

Pier W, Lakewood

Salmon Dave's, Rocky River

Best Sushi

Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Westlake

Ginko Restaurant, Cleveland

Hako, Lakewood

Best Steak

Cabin Club, Westlake

Steak Cleveland, Cleveland

Strip Steakhouse, Avon

Best Coffee Shop

Emilie's Coffee House & Wine Bar, Avon Lake

Mojo's Coffee and More, Bay Village

Goodkind Coffee, Lakewood

Best Quick Bite

Brassica, Westlake

Gingham Market, Lakewood

Niko's, Multiple Locations

Best Ice Cream

Honey Hut Ice Cream, Multiple Locations

Mason's Creamery, Cleveland

Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream, Multiple Locations

Best Bakery

Blackbird Baking Company, Lakewood

Fragapane Bakery, Bay Village, North Olmsted

Michael Angelo's Bakery, Broadview Heights

Best Donuts

Becker's Donuts & Bakery, Fairview Park

Brewnuts, Cleveland

Jack Frost Donuts, Cleveland

Best Smoothie

Cleveland Vegan, Lakewood

Pulp Juice & Smoothie Bar, Multiple Locations

Restore Cold Pressed, Cleveland

Best Pizza

Angelo's Pizza, Lakewood

Il Rione Pizzeria, Cleveland

Ohio Pie Co., Rocky River

Best Burger

Buckeye Beer Engine, Lakewood

Gunselman's Tavern, Fairview Park

Heck's Cafe, Avon, Cleveland

Best Wings

Around the Corner Saloon & Cafe, Lakewood

Boss ChickNBeer, Multiple Locations

ZZ's Big Top, Avon

Best Mexican

Cozumel, Multiple Locations

Don Ramon Mexican Restaurant, Parma Heights, Westlake

Cilantro Taqueria, Multiple Locations

Best Italian

Bar Italia, Lakewood

Luca West, Westlake

Molto Bene Italian Eatery, Lakewood

Best Chinese

Dragon Tower, Cleveland

King Wah, Rocky River

Plum Asian Fare and Sushi, Avon Lake 

Best Farmers Market

Crocker Park Market (North Union Farmers Market), Westlake

Kamm's Corners Farmers Market, Cleveland

West Side Market, Cleveland

Best Deli

Joe’s Deli & Restaurant, Rocky River

Larder Delicatessen & Bakery, Cleveland

TJ's Butcher Block & Deli, Lakewood

Best Family Dining

Lorain Brewing Company and Event Center, Lorain

Bearden's, Rocky River

Joe’s Deli & Restaurant, Rocky River

SERVICES 

Best Wedding Venue

Columbia Ballroom, Columbia Station

Georgetown | Vosh, Lakewood

The Elliot, Cleveland

Best Day Spa

Holistic Halo Salt Spa, North Royalton

Spa West, Westlake

Woodhouse Spa, Rocky River

Best Mani Pedi

Glossy Nails, Lakewood

Sacred Hour, Lakewood, Rocky River

Shirley Vu Nails, Rocky River

Best Salon

Charles Scott Salons and Spas, Avon, Rocky River

Foxy a Salon, Lakewood

Tease Salon, Middleburg Heights

Best Dry Cleaner

Katie's Clean and Green Laundry Center, Lakewood

Ridge Cleaners, Multiple Locations

Tide Cleaners, Multiple Locations

Best Senior Living

O'Neill Healthcare, Multiple Locations

Rose Senior Living, Avon

Vitalia Senior Living, Multiple Locations

Best Car Wash

Blue Falls Car Wash, Multiple Locations

Jerry Kuhn's Kwik Car Wash, Parma Heights

Sgt. Clean Car Wash, Multiple Locations

Best Fitness Center

Cycle Fly, Lakewood

Fitness Center at UH Avon Health Center, Avon

Tremont Athletic Club, Cleveland

Best Yoga/Pilates Studio

Cultivate Yoga, Avon, Lakewood

Inner Bliss Yoga Studio, Rocky River, Westlake

Vital Pilates & Wellness Bar, Lakewood

Best Chiropractor

Great Lakes Health and Wellness, Cleveland, Westlake

Russell Chiropractic, Lakewood 

The Healthiest You Chiropractic Center, Strongsville

Best Interior Design

Avenue Home, Lakewood

Ducy Design, Westlake

Sapphire Pear, Rocky River

ENTERTAINMENT 

Best Happy Hour

Bistro 83, North Ridgeville

Georgetown | Vosh, Lakewood

Luca West, Westlake

Best Golf Course

Big Met Golf Course, Fairview Park

Bob-O-Link Golf Course, Avon

Sweetbriar Golf Club, Avon Lake

Best Live Music Venue

Mahall's, Lakewood

Music Box Supper Club, Cleveland

The Winchester Music Tavern, Lakewood

Best Brewery

Fat Head's Brewery, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted

Great Lakes Brewing Co., Cleveland

Lorain Brewing Company and Event Center, Lorain

Best Charitable Event

Beck Center for the Arts' Spotlight Gala, Lakewood

Prayers From Maria's Sunflower Wine Festival, Rocky River

Providence House's Deck the House, Cleveland

SHOPPING 

Best Jeweler

Broestl & Wallis, Lakewood

Kleinhenz Jewelers, Westlake

Peter & Co. Jewelers, Avon Lake

Best Pet Boutique

Luca's Barkery, Cleveland

Style Mutt, Cleveland

The Grateful Dog Bakery, North Ridgeville

Best Florist

Blossom Flower Bar, Lakewood

Precious Petals, Columbia Station

Urban Orchid, Cleveland

Best Garden Center

Gale's Westlake Garden Center, Westlake

Lakewood Garden Center, Lakewood

Petitti Garden Centers, Multiple Locations

Best Wine Store

Minotti's Wine & Spirits, Multiple Locations

Red, Wine & Brew, Westlake

Rozi's Wine House, Lakewood

Best Beer Selection

1 Stop Beverage, Avon 

Rozi's Wine House, Lakewood

Simone's Beverage, Lakewood

Best Bike Shop

Beat Cycles, Lakewood

Eddy's Bike Shop, North Olmsted, Rocky River

Marty's Cycle Center, Avon Lake

Best Boutique

Eleanor and Hobbs, Rocky River

Estella Boutique, Westlake

Knuth's, Westlake

Best Men’s Fashion

Ford's Clothier, Rocky River

Geiger’s, Lakewood

Sartorial, Cleveland

Best Home Décor

Avenue Home, Lakewood

Mishi Lifestyle, Lakewood

Wild Iris Home, Avon

Best Health Foods (Retail)

Lucky's Market, Cleveland

Nature's Oasis, Lakewood

Whole Foods Market, Rocky River

Best CLE T-Shirt Shop

CLE Clothing Co., Westlake

GV Art + Design, Lakewood

Only in Clev, Cleveland

Best Consignment Shop

Chelsea's Consignments, Westlake

Consign Home Couture, Westlake

River Trading Co., Rocky River

Best Antique Shop

All Things for You, Cleveland 

Cleveland Curiosities, Lakewood 

Flower Child, Cleveland

Best Handmade Retailer

78th Street Studios, Cleveland

Talents, Avon Lake

The Rift Shop, Olmsted Falls

Best Handmade Market Vendor

Basil & Rex, Cleveland

Black Dragon Designs, Cleveland

Serene Design Co., Cleveland

CHILDREN 

Best Dance/Theater Instruction

Above the Barre, Berea

Beck Center for the Arts, Lakewood

North Royalton Dance Academy, North Royalton

Best Gymnastics

Above the Barre, Berea 

Great Lakes Gymnastics, Avon Lake

Little Stars Gymnastics, Middleburg Heights

Best Music Instruction

Beck Center for the Arts, Lakewood

The Music Settlement, Cleveland

School of Rock, Strongsville, Westlake

Best Birthday Party Location

Malley's Chocolates, Multiple Locations

Scene75 Entertainment Center, Brunswick

Swings-N-Things Fun Park, Olmsted Falls

PEOPLE 

Best Chef

Cory Kobrinski, Astoria Cafe & Market, Cleveland

Doug Katz, Amba, Cleveland

Jeremy Umansky, Larder Delicatessen & Bakery, Cleveland 

Best Bartender

Callie Paul, Bartenza, Strongsville

Katie Barto, All Saints Public House, Cleveland 

Jeff Gresko, Bistro 83, North Ridgeville

Best Stylist

Alicia Casshie, Edge and Elegance, Middleburg Heights

Christine Dopoulos, Foxy a Salon, Lakewood

Louie Leonetti, Illuminate Salon, Lakewood

Best Fitness Instructor

Leland Coffey, Tremont Athletic Club, Cleveland

Tori Hvizda, TFIT Studio, Rocky River 

Liz Gonzalez, Vital Pilates & Wellness Bar, Lakewood

Best Photographer

JToth Art, Cleveland

Tom Apathy Photography, Parma

Leigh Roth Photography, Westlake

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