Why we love it: This seafood stand's dedication to finding the right fish for its customers is one of the reasons it's caught on. "Customers can ask us for something they don't see, and we can bring that in," explains owner Dion Tsevdos. Try this: The Wild Gulf Shrimp ($13.99-$15.99 per pound) has a semisweet, juicy flavor with a firm texture. Stand D-1 and E-1, 216-241-7680, classicseafoodatmarket.com
Meister Foods
Why we love it: Cheese heads know and love this stand for its assortment of dairy favorites such as a 5-year-old New Zealand cheddar ($12 per pound), but the freshly ground peanut butter is also a big hit. "It's made with just peanuts," says owner Ed Meister. "It's a very sweet peanut butter." Try this: Amp up Italian dishes with the stand's garlic butter ($2), made with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Stand A-4 and A-5, 216-566-7347
Narrin Spices & Sauce
Why we love it: Pick up spice mixes such as Jamaican jerk or mild blackened seasoning ($6 per jar) or up to 1,000 monthly rotating hot sauces from Narrin Carlberg's stand. "People call me the hot sauce lady," she jokes. Try this: Mad Dog Hot Sauce's 357 Collector's Edition ($27) is a super spicy mix of vinegar, chili extract, fresh habanero, cane juice, garlic and cayenne spices. Stand E-11, 216-861-0626
Spanos Bakery
Why we love it: Traditional Greek butter cookies (75 cents) share space with delicious apple or cherry strudel ($8), but this 51-year-old stand's famous for its baklava ($2). "The honey, cloves and cinnamon make it what it is," says second-generation owner Tina Spanos. Try this: Custard fans rejoice over the galaktoboureko ($2.35), which is wrapped in a crispy phyllo shell. Stand H-6, 216-579-1138
Turczyk's Meats
Why we love it: Specializing in sheep, lamb and goat, the stand has been in operation since 1954 and has cuts such as goat ribs ($6.99 per pound), lamb chops ($13.99 per pound) and deboned lamb legs ($7.99 per pound). "We go through hundreds of legs of lamb for Easter," says owner Michael Turczyk. Try this: Rocky Mountain oyster fans flock to the stand's lamb fries ($6.99 per pound), which have the same texture as sea scallops with a gamey taste. Stand D-10 and D-11, 216-241-1540, turczyks-meats.com
