Dang! You know when you find a place and you think, "Dang! Now this is good food." On the Rise is…read morethat place. The bread is fantastic, the baked goods are fantastic, the sandwiches are fantastic, and the service is fantastic; keep up the great work, OTR!

Ok so this was a hidden gem. If you are not a local be prepared to take some…read moreTime to find parking. But worth it. The staff was so friendly and the beautiful smiles made you feel at home ,not just a visitor. I purchased three loaves of bread sunshine focaccia, an Italian loaf and a Raisin bread loaf. I was impressed that they also serve lunch and coffee so I ordered a pork bon mi sandwich and let me tell you it was simply amazing. The pork was to die for, the bread was homemade and the pickled vegetables on top was perfect. I will definitely be returning customer over and over thank you so much for all your hard work and your fresh food.

Small place located in Little Italy with a vast amount of food choices. There are all kinds of…read morepastries, salads & any doughy Italian selection filled with meats, veggies & sauce The folks who serve are pretty chill and assist you with a smile and positive attitudes, This particular Saturday 9/-9/26 it was pretty busy. We got our number and probably waited about 15 minutes before being called to make our selections. In that time you can look at all the selections which as advised is a lot. I had the tomato cucumber salad, seafood salad and couscous. Each was excellent and very satisfying. My wife also got some macaroons which were delicious! I highly recommend going to Little Italy just to check it out but definitely go to Presti's. You will be happy you did!

Came here after a nice medal at tavern of little Italy…read more Came for ice cream and was sold on getting more dessert. Their gelato selection is in the corner but a decent selection. I got their strawberry cheesecake and a slice of I think German chocolate cake. Strawberry cheesecake gelato was delicious, reminded me of the old strawberry swirl cup ice cream you'd get at the grocery stores that came with the wodden spoon. But upgraded and a lot tastier. The slice of cake was decadent and went well with the gelato. Was almost like eating a pizookie. They had other pieces that I was tempted to get, but will have to be another time.

I was craving Knafeh and was so excited when I saw it on the menu!!…read more This has been on my check out list for a while and I'm so glad we went! Ordered the pistachio knafeh and Dubai crepe. The knafeh was delicious, the ice cream it came with was a little too strong in the rose flavor. The Dubai crepe was our favorite! it was so delicious, we added strawberries and ate it together which made it so much better! It took a little bit to get our food once we ordered but the service was great and staff was friendly!

Neighborhood seemed a bit sketchy-saw 2 girls having it out while a guy tried to separate them…read more The restaurant was a great find though. Very nice and clean. Great selection. I wish I had seen the special kunafa before I ordered my crepe. I wouldn't loved to try that. The items are definitely shareable and are quite sweet. Try balancing the dessert with a strong coffee with very little sugar to get a good balance. We were happy to find this place open on a late Monday evening.

We grabbed one of each Kolache flavor. The lemon bar as well, since it has a thick layer of the…read morelemon bar. $5 minimum for CC usage. The apricot and raspberry kolache are so-so, the cheese and walnuts aren't for me at all. The dough is dry, could use more butter or something, doesn't have the flaky, buttery dough I was hoping for at all. The lemon bar wasn't too bad, the lemon custard tastes decent at least.

This is the very best bakery. The Fritters are the most delicious treat for anytime but for…read morebreakfast with a good cup of coffee they can't be beat. Always friendly staff too.

This place is great , everyone should try. Fresh baked bread is amazing and treats are so very good.read more

My husband bought me a treat the other day from here. He was so excited to take me there one day…read more Well today was that day, after dinner we went to get a little treat. It was late in the afternoon and they usually closed by 5, but stayed opened as they were working on a large order. Look at the pictures to see all the great pies, cakes, bread and cupcakes. Place is very clean and everyone was very nice.

A cute little bakery in Little Italy that had a wide selection of items. Everything was fresh and…read morenothing was stale that we got. Very reasonable on pricing. The best item we tried was the Caramel Apple Bar.

I've been going here since I was a kid for many good reasons and the proof is in the size of my…read morehips! Is the best place for Italian bakery in Cleveland. My personal favorite is Sfogliatella which they do a superb job of. Can be tricky to park but worth the walk. Everything in here is excellent.

Pro Tip: Heated patio available…read more I stopped by at Tutti Frutti Mix after so much social media hype. The place was just ok, nothing amazing. No aspect of it especially impressed me. Just a little laidback eatery. The eatery is located in West Park with street parking (complicated to find parking). This cozy spot blends savory Mediterranean flavors with indulgent dessert options (crepes with various toppings). The entrance is through covered heated patio that has cute flowers hanging from the ceiling. The outdoor area has a lot of tables. Inside has only a few booths, and a lot of Nutella buckets. The latter is fun! I ordered my order to go but peeked inside the boxes before leaving. Gyro Sandwich with fries (extra charge) had a lot of meat, but was very light on the sauce. Fries were too salty and over-fried. It wasn't the best gyro that I experienced. I also ordered pistachio crepe with strawberry and Nutella. The crepe was made to order and you could watch the prep process. I'm pretty sure this crepe was Dubai chocolate inspired but it had very faint pistachio taste which dulled it. It had too much chocolate and was ok. There were also ice cream choices but I didn't try them. I had much better Middle Eastern food in the area. Food order was made quickly though which was a plus. Think of it as Middle Eastern fast food. The place had signs that if you ask for your food to go then dine in, there's a special $4 charge. The place was pretty busy considering it was Saturday a little after 9 PM. The service wasn't too friendly. I had to repeat my order multiple times and the response was - "what?" Just wasn't warm or welcoming. Overall, I'd recommend this place only if you're in the area and coming home from the bars. It's open late, which is clutch if you're craving something sweet and savory after hours.

I've only had dessert here, so I can't speak to the rest of the menu, but if you're looking for a…read moreunique sweet treat, this is the place to come to! Located in Lakewood, parking is on the street. The shop has an insulated and heated indoor patio as well as a few booths inside the actual shop. The location specializes in shawarma, as well as crepes, Belgian waffles, and ice cream, and Dubai Chocolate. The first time we came here, my husband and I split the Lotus Crepe and a Belgian waffle with fresh strawberries, Nutella and white chocolate with Oreo ice cream. Both desserts were excellent and decadent but we both enjoyed the crepe the best. The next week we came back and again split a Lotus crepe with lotus ice cream and a fudge cake crepe. Again, both were excellent but we still liked the lotus crepe the best. Both times we asked about the Dubai chocolate and both times they were sold out. This place is worth the drive to enjoy these unique and delicious desserts. I did ask, and all food in their entire restaurant is Halal with the exception of one ice cream flavor that has marshmallows in it. They also carry specialized coffee drinks and Turkish coffee. Give this place a try on your next date night or night out with friends or family. There is something for everyone and everything is great!

Bakery + Mediterranean Cafe…read more I only drove by Assad's a million times, it was finally time to stop in. It's a small Middle Eastern grocery store with a small menu of Mediterranean food options. It seemed like a destination for grocery shopping. There were quite a few Arabic guests who seemed to be regulars and had friendly banter with the owner. It was great to witness communal feeling and hospitality. If you're grocery shopping, you'll find a lot of great products in the aisles. Products include olive oils, halva, dates, produce, chocolate, olives, frozen goods, dairy, teas, coffee, and a lot more. Countries represented in the aisles are UAE, Turkey, Morocco, Palestine, Yemen, and probably a lot more. Few standouts are guava, hookahs, Yemeni Karak chai, and citrus with leaves still attached looking super fresh. Of course there's spices shelf with the most pleasant aroma that transports you to the Middle East. The aisles are a little tight, but the variety is impressive. You can find enough things to cook an elaborate dinner and then some. The grocery store temperature was hot. Additionally, there were comments overheard about broken coolers, which was disappointing. It made me question the quality and freshness of perishable and frozen food. If you're hungry, there is a kitchen at the front of the store with the spinning shawarma meat. There is a small menu displayed. There are also a few other options. At checkout, you'll find ready food - pitas, meat pies, and other delicacies. Nothing looked super fresh. You can place an order at the kitchen for the food and pay at checkout. You can order premade food at checkout and pay. If you plan to enjoy the food onsite, there is patio seating made from stone (see photos). The service was pretty friendly. I encountered a few store employees. They seemed genuine and welcoming. If you pay with credit card, there is an up-charge. I ordered pies - chicken pie and pepperoni pie. I have tried many pies at the local Middle Eastern grocery stores and eateries all over the city. These were my least favorite. The main problem was that the dough was soggy. Almost like they were frozen, then thawed and left standing out for awhile. Chicken pies didn't have enough spices, and pepperoni enough meat. I did not eat either after first bite because they just didn't taste fresh. It was disappointing. I would recommend this store for grocery shopping. I'm reluctant to recommend it for prepared foods.

Nice family owned place with great options to eat, nothing fancy but good local food. A+read more