Hidden gem....used to live near this place and drove past it everyday…read more Finally stopped in for breakfast and this place has really good food. Wait time was very short and our server was amazing!!

If you are looking for a nice brunch spot with good food, great service and won't break the bank I…read morehave the perfect location for you. Hot Grillz is a local diner that doesn't miss an opportunity to ensure you are well fed. On a recent visit I started off with a Pineapple Twist Mimosa that was very good. For my main meal I ordered a build your own omelet and a single brioche French toast. My omelet was delicious but the French Toast is the star of the show. It's thick, fluffy, buttery and flavorful. The prices are very reasonable and the service is amazing. It's definitely one of my new favorite local diners!!!

I've been to Scratch in Independence a handful of times, but this is my first time finally writing…read morea review and it's well deserved because this place never disappoints. I met a friend for breakfast this morning, and everything from start to finish was spot on. I ordered the Sweet Jalapeño Sandwich: an English muffin piled with jam, bacon, an egg cooked over medium, and cheddar, served with home fries. It was the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and just a little kick. My friend stuck with her usual: the Banana & Bourbon Caramel Bread Pudding French Toast, topped with fresh bananas and their homemade bourbon caramel sauce, plus a side of pork belly. It looked incredible and, according to her, tasted just as good as it always does. We arrived just a few minutes after they opened at 8:00 and were seated right away. The service was friendly, attentive, and very prompt without feeling rushed. Scratch has such a great casual, local diner feel, but with a menu that's anything but ordinary. The portions are generous, the flavors are unique, and the quality is consistently excellent. Definitely a go-to spot for breakfast or brunch...you really can't go wrong here.

Everything is made to order and from Scratch!!! Delicious and Wonderful ..... place is small but…read moregreat place for breakfast

Food is fresh and served quickly. I always take visitors and they always want to go back the next…read moretime they visit.

Fast fresh breakfast - quality ingredients- always very tasty - an old school diner !…read more try the eggs benedict service is fast and friendly ambiance is unpretentious

It's been a while since I've been here. A DT Bedford staple. Typically good Bfast and comfort…read morefoods. Old time feel. Came here for lunch with my mom. New paint job and a fresh look. At least new to me. As mentioned I haven't been here in a while. Wait to be seated when we came in. It took a few minutes but a table was cleaned for us and we sat. Nice crowd for a Thursday afternoon. Hostess is also the cashier. She gave us menus. Then we waited about 15 mins till a server came with silverware. She took our order. A chicken salad sandwich and the special chicken paprikash. I wanted to try it. Then we waited some more. At least 20 mins to get our drinks. Water with lemon. Then another 30 mins for food. It was hot when we got it. So it was fresh. Just took forever. I also got a cup of soup with my paprikash so I chose the mushroom barley. It was very thick, almost stew like. Lots of barley but not too many mushrooms. It was ok. Wouldn't get it again. The paprikash was ok. It's a ok portion. Not heaping. Ok though. It tasted ok too. Not too much distinct flavor. It wasn't bad but I wouldn't get it again. Mom's chicken salad on wheat was just ok too. For the more than hour we waited to get our food, this was not a great experience. When we went to pay the hostess cashier was MIA and we waited. We were going to pay via cc but decided we did not want to wait any longer and just gave cash. I couldn't even flag someone down to tell them I left the bill by the register. No one there. Not sure if help was the issue. Probably was. Too many customers and not enough wait staff. Or just on their own time. Server seemed surprised we wanted to go boxes and our bill. But I got to get back to work and at this rate I was out of the office more than 1 hr 45 mins. Family place. Long time establishment. Good prices for a family. I don't want to knock. But this was a bit too far for me. I can't wait for my lunch for more than an hour. It may be awhile before I try again.

Went in for a quick Sunday morning breakfast, first time here. Server was delightful! Nice varied…read moremenu with good prices and food was very tasty as expected. Not fancy - who wants fancy?! - and the vibe was friendly! Will go back to try lunch options and the rest of the interesting menu! Sweet place!

Excellent food, grilled fish sandwich one of the best ever, not a huge portion. Loved the pizza…read more Very Good margaurita. Excellent vibe, casual.

Casual service meets fantastic food in an environment perfect for families & groups of friends…read more Each time I visit Northstar Cafe I love it more (and wish more deeply it would expand to a Westside location). For brunch, my go to is the biscuits and gravy. The gravy has a good heat to it and the biscuits are flaky and buttery. For lunch, the buddha bowl and chicken & avocado sandwich are both elevated classics. My husband raves about the fish sandwich - and the salad that comes as a side is anything but simple. When you enter, you'll order with the cashier and then find a seat with your number. Typical counter service - but what makes Northstar special is that the interior feels more like fine dining and the food is much much better than your standard fare. Worth a trip for its own merits, the fact that it's located in a nice shopping area is also a draw, especially for a weekend when you want to have a leisurely stroll.

This one was a disappointment. I'm sad to say while my Chicken and Waffles was good, my wife's…read moreCatfish was a tiny 4" filet that was either undercooked or their recipe is not very appealing. Either way, she was not pleased. Combine that with a rather dank dining room and marginally interested staff and this was an invitation to avoid a return visit. Sad. We loved the menu and the collection of foods. Had this have been good, we were ready to sample the whole menu on subsequent visits.

The menu is amazing! So many delicious meals and sides to choose from!…read moreQuick and friendly service....and help in choosing just the right dish. The food is fresh and authentic flavor. Everything we ordered was delicious! Wear your stretching pants because you won't be able to stop eating! This is a hidden gem'

Oh no, I can't believe I never reviewed this place! I've been here around 5x since moving back to…read moreCleveland in 2021. I've been on dates here, taken my parents here and most recently, had a big work lunch. Great selection on the menu, relatively low prices. The French toast is so good! The sausage links are meaty and yummy and the service is friendly! My daughter got a little toy after the meal so she loved that. On their website, it says no reservations, but when I called them to book a table to seat 9 people, they were able to accommodate! The wait time to get served and pay at the counter can be quite long during normal brunch/lunch hours. The location is great as it's super close to my work and to Miles Market. Love the retro 50s diner look as well! A solid local spot I always recommend!

We have been going to this restaurant for years. The food is always good and our waitress Peggy is…read morealways efficient, helpful and makes us feel welcome.

B is the best bartender!! He made our visit awesome. My girls and I come for brunch often and he…read moreremembers us and has excellent customer service. He even shared his hand sanitize. signed, Lisa

I'm not local to Cleveland, but I can't say enough great things about this place. Every time I'm in…read moretown for work, I make it a point to stop by, and this visit was no exception. This time, I brought my family along for lunch, and it did not disappoint! We took advantage of their happy hour specials, which included half-off pizzas, select appetizers, and drinks. We started with the Street Corn Nachos and added grilled chicken. They were absolutely incredible--easily some of the best nachos we've ever had. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and every bite was delicious. We also ordered the whipped feta, which was simply divine and a must-try. For our entrées, one person ordered the pepperoni pizza and really enjoyed it. I had the sausage pasta, which was fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly light while still being incredibly satisfying. The third entrée was the Thai noodles , and it was another hit. Everyone commented on how fresh and well-prepared their meal was. The service, as always, was impeccable. We were greeted immediately and seated right away. What really stands out about this restaurant is the teamwork. Everyone pitches in, whether it's bringing out food, clearing plates, or noticing your water glass is getting low. It doesn't matter if they're your server or not--they make sure you're taken care of, and that level of hospitality really makes a difference. The restaurant is also spotless, and I love that the open kitchen allows you to watch the team preparing the food. It adds to the overall experience and shows how much care goes into every dish. Whether you're stopping in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or happy hour, this place consistently delivers. Great food, outstanding service, a welcoming atmosphere, and a beautiful space make this one of my favorite restaurants in the Cleveland area. If you're visiting the Pinecrest area, do yourself a favor and make this a stop--you won't regret it!

Great place! I have so many favorites there. They have fantastic brisket sandwich, juicy and they…read morecan customize fat content. Love their turkey club and chicken sandwich. Just overall you can't lose going there.

I ordered a bagel and lox but it was really a bun with lox and cream cheese that was warmed. That's…read morefine but it was $14. There's only plain bagels and they taste like they could have been bought at Costco - doughy and tasteless. I don't understand why a place with Lox in the title, doesn't have a selection of different types of bagel and serve lox and bagel the way it should be served - not warmed, with red onions, cream cheese, capers. It's not complicated.

Visited The Oak Barrel for dinner recently. When we arrived, it was quiet and empty, which was…read moreideal. When we were seated, our waitress brought us some cold water in glasses and gave us menus. I felt like trying some bourbon, so I requested Larceny. There were a lot of tasty looking options on the menu, but I ultimately settled on salmon. My wife requested cod, and my son requested the rib dinner. The ambience of the place was nice. The waitress was friendly and there was a car show outside, which was cool. It didn't take long for our food to be cooked. My fish was hot off the grill, had a wonderful crispy finish, and was cooked to my specification. The salmon was delicious, as were the mashed potatoes it was served on. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and delicious as well. I was craving more. Everyone enjoyed their meals and with great service, we agreed that this could be a place we visit when we're in the area. Great stuff!

All around amazing! Great service, great drink and menu suggestions from Hannah. My drink was…read moreamazing. I opted for an entree Salad ..a Cobb made with all real, fresh and local produce an house made dressing . Also amazing!