Got mums the word cocktail and Avon burger. Cocktail was fine but a pit pricey but what it was worth. The burger cook was overdone and I wasn't a big fan of how it tasted. I've had a better burger elsewhere and I do wish there was a bbq option read more

I wanted to fall in love with Heck's, but I can't say that I did. The service was good, but the food was really average. Got the vegetable egg scramble and it was just okay, it was pretty bland. I easily could have made a better version in my own kitchen, which is never what you want. I might try heck's again, but my whole table seemed pretty underwhelmed by the entire affair. read more

Haven't been in years. And omg I was just as satisfied. Service great, food amazing and great wine selection. The Pierogies were the best I've ever had. read more

Supposed to be great for hamburgers - but they were dry and tasteless (5 for 5). One of my guests found several pieces of glass in his (turns out it came from the small Heinz ketchup bottle they suppy with each burger (it was broken). Very scary - they did the right thing (after he was chomping down glass) and allowed him to pick something else and deduct from the bill - but let's be more careful here. My blackened salmon was dry and tasteless too. No-one (6 of us) enjoyed a bite of their food. And why was the waitress so intent of pushing us to rush in our order? Not again! read more

Ordered brunch today.. didn't eat any of it. I bought the crab Benedict and it was a mess. The béarnaise sauce was broken so basically I got a cup of butter it was gross. My poached eggs were completely over cooked. If you don't know how to cook a dish don't sell it? At least don't put broken sauce in a container to be sold. Come on, be professionals it's your JOB. Fire the cook they suck read more

Very nice, bright area in the dining room. Service was good, place was clean. However the food was ok. I had the baklava french toast- sounded great in theory but it was essentially french toast with syrup and walnuts on top- very average. Came with few pieces of french toast-- the presentation could have been better. The person I was with had the short rib hash- it was bland and very watery. We enjoyed the atmosphere but the food was average. read more

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What the heck... THE UP-SIDE: A nice little restaurant that's been a part of the Ohio City scene for a long time. Big selection of good burgers and a host of other, fancier selections. Quiet, pleasing atmosphere. THE DOWN-SIDE: The food is good, and the place is nice - definitely - but somehow it always feels like it doesn't quite live up to what it could be. It's like it's almost there. Almost, but not quite... THE SUM-IT-UP: Go here if you're not going to be way picky about the food and you just wanna have some good conversation with a friend. read more

Heck's is just another spot in my long adventure to eat at every brunch spot on the West side of Cleveland. It's deceivingly large and spacious on the inside. There is a sizable bar area, some standard booth seats by the kitchen, and this high-ceiling middle space. It holds a lot more people than I expected, and it seems like they can seat medium sized groups. The coffee is great. There is a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg which mixes it up from the standard coffee taste. It seems to be changed up a bit, so ask your server before ordering if you're unsure if you'll like it. We got a bread basket appetizer before our brunch and the various toasts are so good. The cinnamon raisin with their butter was my favorite. The actual meal itself was very bland. I ordered the fried steak and it was... rather mediocre. The meat was stringy and tough to cut and chew. It was also remarkably flavorless. It came with some gravy and biscuits all in one bowl. Those were good, and I dipped the perfectly roasted home fries into it instead of standard ketchup. Service was great. Server was always around to fill water and coffee when needed. No issues with the personnel side. Just beat the church crowd on Sunday's by getting in before 11! read more

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They are open until 10pm, not 9 like the information says. All lies! We arrived about 845 and seated right away in the really nice, open, sun dining room...or whatever it's called. To preface the service, I really don't know what it was...she seemed more focused on getting whatever closing list she has than prompt and attentive service. Took a bit to actually figure out who our server would be. Wanted to see what the burgers were all about, so we ordered two Heck Burgers both medium, and both with cheese. She explained the temp as being a true(?) medium in that it would be pink. Yeah, well, it better be then! I would have like to have seen a list of all available toppings you could add to the Heck Burger, or any other for that matter. Also tried the Nutella shake, which was pretty good and actually tasted like Nutella....unlike the shitty restaurant The Rail. So we waited, and the wait was reasonable. What was really odd was a different server brought the shake out...then that same server brought our burgers...then, when I had an issue with our order not being right we had to resort to that SAME guy server after sitting awkwardly at the table wondering when she would maybe follow up and ask how everything was so we could point things out...NOPE! At no point did our original waitress come back until after starting to eat to ask if more water was needed....no, even though our glasses are near empty and I am 1/4 done with my plate I don't see why we could need more water....ugh, geez. The issue with the order was simply not getting any cheese I had requested. Our NOT server offered to have cheese put on, but I really didn't mind it without cheese. As long as I didn't get charged then it's fine by me. So yeah, other than the no cheese the burger was ok. It was cooked perfectly, no complaints there. Seems more like a 1/3 pound as opposed to the 1/2 pound as shown on the menu. The bun was fantastic though, whatever it was. Fries were cooked great and had a nice crisp. The burgers were just OK, not the best so Scene says. Maybe I need to choose the more adventurous burger options like the cheval or something with other obscure toppings to REALLY have something to base if it comes to being considered as the best or not? Who knows. I wasn't blown away by anything, especially the service. Nice girl, just not sure if her attention was focused on a break, any closing work, or what. Hardly ever saw her other than the one water refill and receiving the check. Kind of feel bad giving her as much as I did as a tip and nothing to the NOT server who did most of the work for her. Hope they share tips.... read more

Staff and management was extremely kind. Their computer systems went down as we arrived for our 8:30 reservation and it took them awhile to seat and serve us as a result. However, as a result they were very apologetic and didn't charge us for like half the things on our check haha. That definitely made up for it, above and beyond. Very generous. read more

Stopped in on Memorial Day because everything else was closed. Come on, Cleveland. Really? It is a charming little place and the neighborhood is cute. I had the teriyaki burger and my friend had the Ohio Burger. Mine was moist and juicy, very tasty and filled me up. My friend complained that her burger was dry. It was worth the trip and helped assuage our disappointment at not getting to look inside The Christmas Story House. read more

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Never had a bad dish whether in person or via delivery. Good portions so if you like leftovers this is a good option. Really enjoy the Brussels sprouts appetizer. read more

Gosh I don't know where to start with this one. It took forever for our waitress to initially come over. We ordered the guac and chips app because it's something we'll all eat. Not a good choice! The menu said it came with pico, it came without. The guac had little to no flavor and came with about 10 chips. We waited at least 45 minutes for 4 burgers. Right before the food arrived, the waitress told us they were out of garlic/rosemary for the fries. Seriously? The burgers all arrived missing ingredients but we were so starving by that point that we didn't care. We were seated next to the kitchen and another waitress was complaining to the manager about the food being incorrect and the manager told her to stop complaining and deal with it. Easy for him to say- his salary doesn't depend on tips! The expo was reviewing orders and most of them seemed to be wrong. My burger was decent despite missing ingredients. The fries were all undercooked. We had a draft beer and tried to order seconds but they were of course out of it. The waitress was apologetic and comped our app but I don't know. This place is a disaster- I wouldn't recommend it at all. read more

I have to downgrade the rating on this one. Unfortunately the chicken burger I had was chock full of tendons and pretty grotesque to eat. I looked like a crazy person pulling chicken pieces out of my mouth. It also must not have been tenderized because it was about as thick as steak. I went to take a bite and it was so thick it slipped out of the bun. Don't mean to be a complainer over here but it was not a pleasant chicken burger, pretty dry too. The milk shake was pretty small and not thick with ice cream, couldnt taste the caramel or the salt. Pretty disappointed on this one have to be honest. read more

I hate to leave a review like this ,but if somebody doesn't then nothing will ever change .We have been going to here for quite a while my husband and I have been together for 12 years and we used to go there when we were first dating. I remember the salads and the burgers being really good but the past couple times we went, things weren't as good as we remember them. For example, the last time we had a burger it was kind of cold. And tonight we decided to try something different, husband got breaded lemon chicken wich was ok but not much flavor. I got braised pork shoulder over coconut risotto, it was served in a bowl and was so greasey the grease actually pooled in the rissotto mixture. I couldnt finish it :( both meals were bland. Our waitress was ok but didn't appear very interested. I'm so sad. Hecks used to be such a fave, now its over priced sub par food. What happend? read more

I had the Crab Benedict. The dish was good. It wasn't the best crab cake I had, but it was still good and I would definitely order it again. I especially enjoyed the house-fries of the dish. It complemented the taste of crab cake nicely. The service was very nice. My food took longer than usual to make, but my waiter constantly updated me and thanked me for my patience. Overall, I would say it was a good meal experience, and I would definitely come back again to try the other brunch entrees. read more

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Great burger. Great local beer selection for a out of town visitor. And great little place in a quiet neighborhood. Was told to visit while In Cleveland. Ordered the Market Burger (topped with braised short ribs and béarnaise) cooked medium. Very good burger. Short ribs were perfect! Came with a side of fries advertised as malt vinegar fries but we're just over cooked fries. Overall, I would recommend. read more

I've been here a total of two times. The first time was in the summer and they had an avocado Caprese salad on the menu. Delicious! My only complaint is that I asked for bread to go with my salad and was offered a sandwich bun. The last time I went I ordered their Rocky River Burger. It was perfectly cooked but the burger itself was just "ok." It didn't seem like there was any seasoning or anything in the burger itself. The toppings on the burger definitely saved it. The fries were perfect. If you go to Heck's and you're a coffee drinker, you MUST have a coffee while you're there. It's delicious and was the highlight of my meal during my second visit there. read more

The Rocky River Burger sounds super amazing, and it's surely okay, but the patty itself doesn't appear to be seasoned and mostly just tastes like...water? Luckily there's bacon and sour cream and mushrooms, but you still get a "...where's the actual burger?" question in your taste buds. A little seasoning would turn my rating into a 5 & make this a GREAT burger. read more

so good! a gem in cleveland with a great ambiance and great food. love the tuna nachos, veggie burgers (better than their actual burger, a california friend said it was the best veggie burger she has ever had), milkshakes, dumplings, great brie plate as well. everything here has been great and i always come here when i'm home for the holidays. read more

Went on a Sunday morning for a quiet brunch. However, it was very difficult to find parking and it was quite hectic and noisy inside. The service wasn't very good, and they didn't get our order correct. They said their coffee machine was broken but they were serving coffee periodically to others. There are better choices in the area so avoid if possible. read more

The food was pretty good we weren't of the Mac and cheese but others may like it and the wait staff needs a little support

Went to Heck's for Sunday brunch. The service was very slow, twice I had to track down other servers because my server was no where to be found. The meal took 40 minutes to arrive at the table. The coffee was very good, cinnamon added. Better if you can get a refill. I had the Eggs Benedict, which was very good. Overall, I would go elsewhere for comparable food and much better service. read more

The food was very good. I got the beet salad. Cute little local place. Cooks were not wearing masks however which grossed me out.

Yum! Great burgers and beer selection. Some delicious and interesting sides/appetizers too. Highly recommend.

Service was good. They have a problem grilling a burger and it's consistent. When i order a medium burger it should not come out bloody with a soggy bun. I've given them a number of chances both in Ohio City and Avon. read more

Decided it was burger day and I wanted to research the best burgers in CLE. This place comes in the top 15 so I was on my way. Surprisingly I had never been here in all my dining experiences, so it was all new to me. Its a cool place and very unique. The older section is cooler than the addition, but I get they needed the space so it is what it is. I came for the burger. Good beer selection and when I asked for a light lager, the server brought a couple of samples which is always a welcomed strategy. Also ordered some Apps as we were starved and they are worth filling up on as they are as good as they sound on the menu. Plus, we were able to order 3 and share as they are big enough for the group especially when you read whats next. The burgers are great, plain and simple. A large patty, greasy (in a good way), thick bacon and plenty of it, it just all worked. I had the Rocky River and next time would skip the sour cream, but I will order that again. The fries are also excellent and worth again filling up on. read more

I've been going here since high school, through college and now well into adulthood. I've never been disappointed. My regular item has been the Rocky River Burger and I highly recommend it, but anytime I've ever had anything besides the burger I've been pleased. I recently brought a friend who travels the country there for lunch and he was eminently satisfied by his food. My only complaint is that with the switch in ownership we no longer get the tiny ketchup bottles for our fries. read more

Family met for brunch today. We had 7 in our group and most of the restaurant was larger groups (lots of Browns gear). The food was good. I had the ABC omelette. Has asked for well done potatoes and was a little disappointed in them. We share an order of peroriges and Brie for the table and both appetizers were delicious. Service was slow. Our waiter asked me when he saw we had our meal if we had gotten our appetizers (he hadn't been back to the table in awhile). We also could have used more refills on our drinks. Overall good company and the food was good. Love the expanded space. It's a little loud. It would be great if something could be put on the walls/ceiling to help with the noise. read more

I lived in Cleveland for over 11 years and frequented Hecks many times when I lived here. My trip to Cleveland this year was to reminisce and visit friends. Going to Hecks brought back memories of great burgers. Not this time. My burger was ok, but my friend who is a vegetarian had a veggie burger. The worst he ever had. A bunch of shredded veggies slopped on a bun that tasted bad. He sent it back! Service was horrible. It was like you asked someone to get our waitress and they acted like they didn't hear you. There was no interest in helping us out. It wasn't like they were busy on a Friday night. Most restaurants in the area were packed with an hour wait. Their dining room was virtually empty. I guess their time has come to move on and out read more

I went to Heck's for lunch recently. The burger didn't live up to the hype. The atmosphere was good. The inside of the restaurant is very spacious with excellent natural lighting. There was also clean and well organized outdoor seating. Our server that day was courteous and efficient. I had the burger au poivre (with grilled onions, sour cream). The meat was dry, and I was underwhelmed by its flavor. For a menu item that was supposed to be adventurous, the burger was very bland. The combination of unseasoned hamburger meat and sour cream didn't taste fun or surprising. My girlfriend had the tuna steak. She thought it was meaty but didn't go with rye bread or its nondescript mayonnaise sauce. She asked for a sauce with more tang and was offered mayonnaise with horseradish, mayonnaise with cranberry, mayonnaise with ... The ketchup at Heck's was served in tiny individual glass bottles. I didn't like the rationing of condiments and thought it was a waste of glass. I did enjoy the Cajun fries. I won't be back but would recommend Heck's to someone looking for a mayonnaise based meal. read more

Where do I even begin? The service, despite being exceptional, was completely overshadowed by the amazing food. I ordered the market burger and it exceeded already high expectations. This is a must visit for anyone who loves a good feed read more

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Great atmosphere!! The food was superb as well! I would definitely come back and would recommend!! read more

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I had a party for 20 at their private room. The food was delicious and service was wonderful. Everybody had a great time. Highly recommend it! read more

Very good service and really good food. The burgers were great, as well as the mushroom ravioli. Pierogies a perfect appetizer all in all a Christmas Eve treat for the family. read more

We had great burgers with way too many good fries. It's great when you can order the burger the way you want it! Medium rare and it was just that! Great! Too bad it is too late to have their cinnamon coffee. I want to sleep tonight. read more

Food is good, service a little bit slow. Drinks and desserts are the best. But the parking is a nightmare.

I've been here several times and always enjoy my meal. The braised short rib was especially delicious!

Ew. I wish I could give this place zero stars. I ordered the baked Brie and sweet burger delivered by Uber eats- both sounded great but were huge disappointments. The Brie was wrapped in dough which was not cooked at all. This restaurant did the impossible- they ruined cheese. read more

This place was a favorite restaurant of mine back when I was a teen and twentysomething, which was some years ago, okay, some decades ago, back when coming to this historic residential neighborhood to eat was a bit adventurous. "Adventurous" being code for "don't get mugged", but it is nothing like that around Heck's now. I'm happy to see that as the area has improved, Heck's has stayed in business, aged rather well and still does the burger and fries as well as it used to. (I seem to recall the fries, like my body, may have been a little skinnier back in the day, but they still have the same great taste.) They do serve various other things, but burgers and fries in my opinion were and are the main selling point. The plant-decorated Garden Room has a nice California feel, and is where you want to eat if you're not eating on the patio (not really feasible in January). The back wall has been repainted from the light color I remember to an adobe pueblo shade of orangish, making it seem a bit darker in there. It's still cozy and goes well with the tile floor. There are also several booths in the hall leading back to the dining room, The booth area could use some jazzing up - I seem to remember more Tiffany glass, and how about some art work on the wall? On a recent visit, there were quite a few tables eating even though it was (a) Super Bowl Sunday and (b) a few inches of snow were on the ground outside I had the Ohio City Burger, which is basically a half pound of meat with herbs and mozz, and my husband had the Cajun Burger because he loves cajun spiced everything. The burgers came with fries and the only minor beef I had was they didn't ask if we wanted ketchup or aioli with them, but no matter as the fries here are and have always been so good that you don't really need to dip 'em. The coffee here hasa definite cinnamon flavor. Service was just fine and best of all the restaurant had a quiet atmosphere - there was music playing in the background but very very softly, and there were no crowds of drunk people talking too loud and monkeying with their iPhones all night, or loud little kids. Price was around 20 bucks (one of us had an alcoholic drink) which to me is reasonable for a sit-down restaurant that's a leg up from a diner or a bar. Although we didn't have time to sit with a bottle of wine on this particular evening, this is a great place to do it and the wine list is nice. If you're looking for a trendy foodie hot spot with lots of crazy exciting Food Network stuff on the menu, this place is probably not going to be your bag. However, if you are instead looking for a quaint, off the beaten path (it's a ways away from the W. 25th bar and restaurant strip) place with a good long history, to eat a great burger and fries and maybe a milkshake or a beer, that is not a bar but still has a reasonably adult, "casual restaurant" atmosphere, then definitely go. I hope this place stays around for decades to come. read more