1 | The Shoppe: Packed with greeting cards, scented vegetable glycerin soaps, woven baskets, specialty jewelry and other quirky items just waiting to be discovered, this three-story shop taps into your inner Indiana Jones. 138 Front St., 440-234-7998, theshoppeinberea.com
2 | Mike’s Bar & Grille: The name sounds plain but there’s nothing ordinary about this eatery’s spacious new patio and selection of more than 50 craft bottles, including Founders Brewing Co.’s Kentucky Breakfast Stout. 130 Front St., 440-234-2300, mikesbarandgrille.com3 | Luna Team Shop: Show off your local pride at this family-run clothing and custom screen-printing store, where a small percentage of the proceeds go to cancer awareness organizations such as the Gathering Place. 113 Front St., 440-239-9970, lunateamshop.com
4 | Kidforce Collectibles: With more than 20 pinball machines, racks of classic comic books and a basement designed for Magic The Gathering tournaments, this comic book and collectibles store is a popular hangout for all ages. 103 Front St., 440-239-7777, facebook.com/kidforce
5 | Suburban Clock & Repair: The biggest clock store in Ohio boasts more than 1,000 unique timepieces, ranging from old-timey cuckoo clocks made from Black Forest wood to modern, handless clocks that circulate jewelry beads to show time. 76 Front St., 440-234-4027, suburbanclock.com/store
6 | Dick’s Bakery: Since 1953, this old-school bakery has been serving up Berea’s tastiest doughnuts, fry pies, breads and other treats, including the famous date nut cake topped with French buttercream frosting. 70 Front St., 440-234-1192, dicksbakeryberea.com
7 | Cornerstone Brewing Co.: Since 2005, this neighborhood staple has been churning out its nine rotating drafts. Try the beer onion soup, which is made from Sandstone Lager, a German Marzen-style beer honored as Cleveland’s Best Overall Oktoberfest Beer in 2016. 58 Front St., 440-239-9820, cornerstonebrewing.com
8 | Sweet Mango Berea: The Thai restaurant’s lunchbox special ($9-$10.50) includes your choice from more than 20 entrees, such as orange chicken or mango curry, plus a salad, appetizer, soup and steamed rice. 54 Front St., 440-234-4816, sweetmangoberea.com
9 | The Yoga Space: This intimate yoga studio offers a bimonthly Insight Meditation class focusing on enlightening students about their individual experiences and how to move forward with wisdom and compassion. 33 E. Bridge St., 440-364-7602, theyogaspaceberea.com
10 | The Campus Grille: This authentic Latin restaurant serves up fresh, healthy Caribbean-inspired cuisine such as the popular mofongo, a fried plantain dish topped with garlic, olive oil and chicharrones, and your choice of chicken, shrimp, pork shoulder or beef stew. 10 Seminary St., 440-243-4229, thecampusgrille.com
11 | La Crepe Bakery & Cafe: Don’t let the French name and cafe decor fool you. Its sweet and savory crepes are rooted in authentic Ukrainian flavor. Try the roasted chicken with sauteed onions, shredded cheddar and celery, or poppy seed with a sweet ground poppy seed paste, raisins and walnuts. 2 Berea Commons, Suite 3, 440-204-9633, lacrepe.cafe
12 | Boca Loca Burrito Factory: You may have seen the #bosschicks serving up their monster burritos from the original food truck on Walnut Wednesday. But the brick-and-mortar outpost offers the full Boca Loca experience — more spunk and way messier burritos. 1 Berea Commons, 440-625-0121, bocalocaburritofactory.com
Quick Picks:
The Big Wet One ($9) Boca Loca Burrito Factory: It’s tough to wrap your mind around all the flavors of this smothered burrito. Filled with your choice of protein, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, pico de gallo, shredded cheese and sweet ‘n’ spicy sour cream, it’s crisped then topped with melted queso and your choice of house-made salsas.
Seven IPA ($5.50) Cornerstone Brewing Co.: Pairing well with the Beer-B-Que burger or chicken, the India pale ale offers a perfect blend of hops and malts — or as the brewers say, “where East Coast meets West.”
Smiling Buddha Himalayan Salt Lamp ($39.99) The Shoppe: Whether these crystal lamps actually improve sleep, increase blood flow or possess other health benefits, the Buddha’s fun shape and healthy glow adds a positive vibe to any room.
