We used to LOVE this restaurant! We still love the servers. They haven't changed. They know us by…read morenale and they know what beverage we like without having to ask. The food had always been delicious until this last visit. Given we are regulars at the place, we know the quality of the food has been consistently fantastic and the wait for the food is typical - not too fast or slow - enough to prepare the meal given how busy the place has always been. This last time, however, it was a good 45 minutes before the order came to the table. Neither one of our meals was very good. I was very hypiglycemic by this point and so I ate the french toast that was completely uncooked inside. At first I wasn't thrilled that the bread was considerably smaller than it used to be until i bit into it to find cold wet mush. I should not have eaten it at all. My friend had ordered a patty melt - medium which should be light pink in the center. It was bloody red. She sent it back and about 20 min later it came back exavtly the same. She sent it back again. Another 20 minutes later it came back well done and with spices in the meat that made the meat taste lousy. So now she had a burger that wass over cooked and tasted bad. She didnt gat to eat because by that time we were done. I wish i had turned back the french toast. I kept hoping with every bite it might be cooked. Not one bite was cooked. Not even one. Being hypoglycemic I felt like I would lose my cool if I didnt eat something so I ate. It turns out the place had been bought and the new owner really didnt care. We got to talk to the brother of the new owner who only said that the place has been very busy and that should speak to the quality. He couldnt care less about our experience. All I have to say is that they are going to be losing a lot of money having to replace meals and once people find out about the sudden drop in quality of the food, those peeople that have been filling the place will not be returning as we wont be either. We refuse to go somewhere that the owners could care less about their patrons.

Jack's Deli is an Eastern European/Jewish deli that's been a part of the community since the…read more1980's. The original owner grew up in then Czechoslovakia and brought a part of home to the US. Recently the deli was acquired by the Cleveland Restaurant Group. I've been visiting the deli for over half a decade when I crave Eastern European meals. Lately I've been less enthusiastic about visiting due to food changes. RECENT CHANGES: The deli operations have remained unchanged from the customer standpoint. There is still restaurant area and deli. The menu is the same. The hours of operating were reduced with few dinner times remaining. The food recently drastically worsened seemingly due to ingredients. Soups especially took a hit tasting more artificial. ATMOSPHERE: Casual, old style, mom and pop atmosphere. Most guests are families. The front of the business is a deli where you can order your goodies and pay at the counter. The back is the restaurant where you can get seated by the host who is located by the deli. The layout makes entry and exit challenging. FOOD: I always take my food to go, and never dined at the restaurant. I previously ordered many dishes and to be honest can't remember them all. All were good. As a result, I'll talk about my latest order. - Cabbage Borscht ($11.75 for a quart) - I'm from the country who invented borscht and had many borschts in my life from different countries. This is not borscht. It has no beets. It's a vegetable cabbage soup. The menu does not indicate this is a spicy soup, the receipt indicates "hot cabbage soup." The soup is spicy which borscht never is. Worst of all, there is a very strong hint of canned tomatoes or some tomato paste. I couldn't eat more than two spoons of this soup due to artificial flavor. It's very poorly made. It's hard to name this homemade soup as listed in the menu because of artificial ingredients. Real tomatoes would drastically improve this soup. - Mushroom Barley ($11.75) - The soup wasn't pleasant. It tastes slimy. I think that the problem is the base is some vegetable puree. I didn't enjoy it. - Knishes ($7.90 x 2) - I love knishes here and they taste the same as before. Very heavy on the meat (Rueben in my case) and delicious. To be very honest they don't always feel fresh but I love them just the same. SERVICE: Service is average. The guys at the deli aren't too warm or friendly. The checkout people are always nice. There is clearly some miscommunication between the kitchen and the front of the house. Items are frequently promised but then denied. The front of the house seems to not know at all what's available in the back. There has to be some communication or inventory tool to fix this. It's confusing to the first time customers. It's also confusing to me with every order. PARKING: Plenty of parking available with two entrances and exits. The main entry from Cedar Road is the easiest. Stay vigilant as you navigate the parking lot, there are some narrow parts and alleys with two way traffic. The one differentiating factor of this restaurant was its homemade appeal. Everything tasted like someone's Eastern European grandma shared the recipe and prepared the food. Now the food is tasting commercial and lost its initial appeal. I'll be back to Jack's Deli for the deli (knishes) but won't be ordering any restaurant items again.

My mom has been coming to this bakery for many years. It's her treat for herself after her…read moreCleveland Clinic appointments. They have so many great pastries in the case. It's so tough to choose what to have when you really want it all. My mom loves their chocolate coconut bars. They're so moist and delicious. Nut cake was very moist and tasty. Hermit cake was chocolatey goodness. Tasted like a brownie with chocolate chips. Peanut butter brownie was one of the best brownies I have ever eaten. OMG!! The bottom was like shortbread which made it even better. They also got great rye bread to share. The lady who cut it was kind enough to put it in two bags so my husband and mom could have them at their homes.

This place never disappoints and the team making sandwiches are great. Quick and fast, and always…read morefriendly. They have a sitting side for eating in or having a Russian tea cake and a coffee. The place is clean the restrooms are nice and it's a no frills sandwich shop.

I loved every sandwich at this place. I've been coming here since they opened at Van Aken. The…read moreReuben is my favorite followed by the Lincoln Park and Uptown. I hope this place never closes. Oh, I forgot about the breakfast sandwiches also. They are just as good.

Tried the brisket sandwich at Lox Stock at van Aken. Flavor-wise, it was very good -- the brisket,…read morecheese, and pickle combo worked nicely and tasted great. That said, I was disappointed by the size. For $20, I expected a thick, hearty sandwich, but this felt pretty skimpy for the price. Ordering was also a bit frustrating -- I had to repeat myself three times, and the employee taking my order had AirPods in. When your job involves communicating with customers, that really shouldn't be allowed by management. Good flavors, but between the small portion and the ordering experience, it's only 3 stars for me.

The sandwiches are amazing Yes they are a bit pricey but they taste amazing especially the turkey…read moreand corned beef sandwich. Yummy Please do not expect a full blown restaurant it's not that it's a deli /convenient store that has good food. It's a staple of urban food and culture. Service is good also.

Cornbeef was amazing thanks I'll be back for another one best at its finest Harvard deliread more

Great food wonderful ppl T o help. Also friendly. They…read moreAlways answer my family's ...????? S since we r Italian. Fresh fish is always a treat

My LTR partner is a native Russian, so over the years has made many a trip here, as have I this…read morepast year or so. One of our fave purchases is Kvass imported from Russia. What is Kvass? (Phonetic Spelling: k-vahs). Russian kvass is a probiotic-rich, low-alcohol beverage made primarily from rye bread, distinguishing it from other fermented drinks like kombucha and kefir, which use different base ingredients and fermentation processes. Unlike many commercial versions of kvass, traditional kvass retains live cultures and has a unique, complex flavor profile. (I liken it to cold root beer, with a hint of sassafrass tea). The brand we purchase comes in a two liter & has live cultures, so it is refrigerated; it features an Orthodox Papal figure. It is delicious! He usually also purchases various chocolates and candies, as well as small frozen sweets that resemble tiny chocolate dipped waffle cone ice creams. I know minimal Russian, so he usually speaks for us. TBH-I don't think I'd be comfortable going as a non native Russian speaking consumer.

So good to be back in Cleveland and be able to experience a true slice of little Italy on Mayfield…read moreRoad. I got an Italian and I also got the Italian beef and both were amazing. Not only was a food good but the personalities behind the counter or even better. The gal that was filling, our cannoli dropped a cannoli shell on the ground, the guy next to her, looked it down and stared at the cannoli and then looked at us and said "let's have a moment of silence"after which she said, it would've been a good tasting cannoli...

Italian sub sandwich superstar! We've eaten at the small seating area inside, dry meat and clean…read more Also have taken subs home. Absolutely fresh meats, toppings of your choice, don't miss out on the roasted red peppers. Sides are also available. We recommend the anti pasta which is loaded with marinated meats and veggies, or the potato salad, absolutely the best around. Easy parking, friendly and knowledgeable staff, quick service. Skip the chains and shop local for lunch. You won't regret it!

I just recently moved from Florida and looking for a pastrami location. I heard about this location…read moreand went for lunch pastrami sandwich I have been craving. Loved the pastrami sandwich will definitely go back to tryvthe brisket and cor beef as well.

I recently competed in a bbq contest in Alabama. I live in Knoxville, TN. I usually wait till…read moreSunday/Monday to get my meats together for comps and have 3-4 places that I go to. On Monday about 3 weeks ago I went to all my go to places as well as called a few other places and they were all out of St. Louis ribs. I have ordered pork from Mister Brisket in the past so I called franticly and asked about ordering ribs. He said after we hang up order online and you will have them Wed. afternoon. And guess what, I did , right on schedule , and I got a 8th place call that Saturday at the comp. I highly recommend Mister brisket, they are awesome, great services , great products. I would give 10 stars. 4 Paws bbq team out of Knoxville, TN.

I have been known on more than one occasion to drive an hour here to get a corned beef sandwich!!…read more Don't miss out! Their meat cuts are amazing and the shop is full of specialty items at super affordable prices! I am a big fan!

Top quality meat. Did get a whole lamb shoulder for me on request. Great non- meat products…read morealso. Added bonus excellent BBQ next door.

We have been going to tibors my whole childhood and adulthood . The meat is top quality and so is…read morethe service. Our favorites are the london broil split roast , the beef chuck roast (for stews ), and the french roast / boston brisket for those special occasions. Adam the manager will take care of you from start to finish , bring your little one in for a sweet at the register from mendel. Make your week and every night super rich with a stop over at tibors.

They are right down the street from Boris's kosher market and have many overlapping items. Their…read morestaff is friendly and they make fresh chopped liver on Thursdays (late morning) for the best price (or maybe a dollar more than Boris's) in Cleveland! They have a lot of delicious to-go foods such as pargiyot, kugel, barbecue sauced brisket, and more. They have an extensive refrigerated meat section and lots of frozen foods ranging from kishka and multiple varieties of gefilte fish to several desserts.

Does Bialy's Bagels make the BEST bagels in all of Cleveland?…read more YES!!! Without a doubt! #BestbagelsinCleveland I moved to Cleveland in late 2019, right by Bialy's and would often walk over every Sunday to pick up my sister and I a cinnamon crunch bagel before they sold out for the day. We loved these large bagels, generously topped with crunchy cinnamon sugar as sweet Sunday brunch treats. I moved in 2021 and am no longer close to the store (and also didn't eat bread for 2 years) but I went back last Sunday to recreate some of the pre-pandemic magic I remember. Bialy's has since expanded to also be a sandwich shop but I just got two bagels, one rosemary and one cranberry cinnamon. They were both hot and fresh and under $2 each. I've been to other bagel places since but nothing compares to Bialy's! I also saw one of the co-owners while I was there and felt like I was in the presence of a celebrity!

Bialy's Bagels is a small, no frills, budget friendly bagel shop. It's a pick up location only, no…read moretables/table-side service available. You'll find interesting bagel flavors here (such as egg, cinnamon cranberry, and onion) and merch (tees, hoodies, Mish Mosh seasoning, greeting cards, and stickers). My order: - Asiago Bagel - Toasted with Smokie Salmon Schmear ($5) - Bagel was over toasted, dry, and too salty. Schmear was more like lightly whipped cream cheese, not flavorful. Barely there salmon is the best way to describe it. - Cinnamon Cranberry Bagel with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Schmear ($5) - Bagel tasted like plain bagel. Schmear very light on flavor. - Mish Mosh Bagel ($2) - Plain, not toasted. It's their version of everything bagel. I ordered this bagel because I overheard it being a popular choice while waiting for my order. It's way too salty, and I love salt. It didn't taste freshly made this morning and tasted not fully made inside. - Coffee ($2.50 for 2 small coffees): Flavorless and barely warm coffee. The menu is pretty well outlined on multiple signs at checkout. It clearly indicates up charges and premium topics. If you purchase bagels dozen, you'll get one bagel for free. Other options are sammies, bialy wheels, and bialy sticks. Most customers ordered baker dozen during my visit. Service: Service was alright. I felt a lot of pressure to order (especially as the first timer). Other guests were pretty rushed too. Checkout did not make much sense too. If you order a dozen bagels, they'll take your order in line. If you order a single bagel with schmear or sandwiches, you must go to the checkout counter and repeat your entire order. Service was quick, my order was up quickly and all customers were addressed in a timely manner. Parking: Parking lots are available in the front and the back of the store. The bagel shop is in a little strip mall area. If you're looking for a wallet-friendly bagel, this is the place to be. If you're looking for bold flavors or more standard bagel experience, it's probably best to venture out. I unfortunately personally didn't enjoy any part of my meal but appreciated the low prices.