Best of the East

2026 Best of the East Finalists

More than 3,000 readers nominated their East Side favorites. Here, you’ll find the finalists across categories ranging from dining and shopping to local services.

by Edit Staff

2025 Best of the East Winners

Find out which of your East Side Favorites won top honors this year.

Cleveland Tees, Home Decor and More: Best of the East

Check out things we love from winners in the following categories: Cleveland T-Shirt Shop, Boutique, and Handmade Market Vendor.

by Edit Staff

What Makes Jim Alesci’s Place a Go-To Lunch Spot: Best of the East

Whether you're craving a gourmet deli sandwich or a savory salad, this best lunch spot winner has you covered.

by Rachel Hagenbaugh

Eastlake Gymnastics Gets Kids Moving: Best of the East

Winner in the best gymnastics category, Eastlake Gymnastics focuses on foundational skills like goal-setting and confidence-building.

by Rachel Hagenbaugh

Kickstart Your Fitness Journey at Results Fitness: Best of the East

If you're new to working out, Results Fitness, voted best fitness center, can help you get started.

by Rachel Hagenbaugh

3 Ways to Relax at Reprieve Spa: Best of the East

Discover ultimate relaxation at Repreive Spa, voted best day spa on the East Side.

by Rachel Hagenbaugh

How Lauren Segler Went from YouTube Tutorials to Award-Winning Stylist: Best of the East

After just three years in the industry, Lauren Segler of Avanti Salon has been voted best stylist.

by Myra Orenstein

3 Brews to Try from Crooked Pecker Brewing: Best of the East

Crooked Pecker started as an experiment with a home-brewing kit and has now been voted best brewery on the East Side.

by Sarah Webb

D.O. Summers Cleaners Delivers Convenience: Best of the East

The fourth generation business took top honors in the dry cleaning category.

by Christine Schaffran