Needed to get dinner on the way to an event in Lakewood so I figured I would give Local West a try. Located in a stand alone building at the West end of the Gordon Square strip, Local West has a nice set up. A former fast food location has been upgraded with rough hewn tables and a much superior menu. Not much decor, but large windows that let the light in. The menu is Burgers, sandwiches and some salads with plenty of choices; I ended up trying the salmon burger with the fresh cut fries. You order and pay at the counter and they bring the food to your table when it is ready. The salmon burger was freshly made in house, but I thought it needed a bit more binder to hold it together and I would have liked a bit more spice. The fries were fresh made and good. My overall impression was that my meal was OK, not sensational, although I think that if you get one of the meat dishes you will probably have a better experience. Prices are reasonable when you consider the sandwiches come with a side dish and they provide you with a nice variety of choices. read more

Local West - Salmon burger - Gastropubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Great little spot! Popped in for a quick dinner before the Zoo and it was perfect! AMAZING burgers (posted pictures)... and perfect crisp skin on some fries / might be best fries I've had in CLE area!!! My son loved the gyro pizza but ate it before I could remember to snap a pic... also got a Mac & cheese (had a nice topping) portions are generous, restaurant was clean, they were supper accommodating with my annoying crew (swapped a vegetable / made a lettuce bed for me!) We will be back! read more

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Deliciousness - 3/5 Happiness - 4/5 We ordered takeout from this restaurant, so I don't have much to say about the decor or service. That said, the online ordering was easy and the food was ready to go and really well packaged. The food was just OK. The menu is super exciting so I was really disappointed that the tastiness didn't match the descriptions. Easily the best thing was the beef poutine. The sauce was flavorful and they were very generous with the helping of meat. However, the meal itself lacked depth. It actually took us a few days to finish it because the pouting quickly blew out our taste buds with the unrelenting richness of the dish. I got the salmon burger with an egg on top. It was tasty and the salmon was particularly good. The tsatziki sauce could have used more spice and was more yogurty than I prefer. For the kids, we got the big breast sandwich. It was incredibly plain and, although the chicken was moist and fresh, it lacked any real flavor. I'd avoid it unless you have a preference for very plain food. The sides were particularly disappointing. The french fries were pretty forgettable, and neither substantial enough to satisfy thick fry lovers nor thin enough to appeal to straw fry types. I ordered the chef's vegetables, which appeared to be steamed or boiled beets. I hate beets generally, but at least prepare them in a more exciting way! read more

First Cuban sandwich I've ever had and it did not disappoint!! Now I've tried a few other in the area Local West holds up!! read more

Local West - Gastropubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Stopped in for lunch about a week or so ago. Pros: Incredibly friendly staff, was greeted and made to feel welcomed. I would say the decor was typical of a gastropub, it was not busy at all so fairly quiet and clean. Sizable portion size, left fulfilled Cons: Price was a bit higher than I anticipated just stopping in on a whim. For a Sandwich that has the title "Voodoo" I was expecting a bit more flavor and to taste the spices a bit more than I actually did. Do I recommend? Yes, you'll leave satisfied. read more

Local West - Voodoo Chicken Sandwich and Fries with Hand Squeezed Lemonade - Gastropubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

This place offers outdoor seating. I was looking for a restaurant not too far from downtown Cleveland that was good for kids and offered outdoor seating. They practiced social distancing and provided hand sanitizer for customers. Every employee wore a mask and the staff was nice. We placed our orders and it was brought outside to us. The food was pretty good. The burgers were good size and tasty. I ordered a salmon BLT that was really delicious. I also enjoyed the four bean salad size. The fries...way too much salt for our liking. We didn't finish them. The wait was also very very long. When we arrived there were 2 other parties eating, but just us waiting for food. I know people may have ordered food for delivery or pick up, but our wait time was much longer than expected. The Philly steak was ok, not great. All in all, I would return as they have a decent menu and I would like to try some other entrees. read more

Local West - Dinner with the family - Gastropubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Local hot spot stopped at this spot called LOCAL WEST for some lunchtime munchies with the wifey . Her words "by far one of the best burgers I've had" and let me just say this she's one hard cookie to please ugh New Yorkers I tell ya lol and I concur with this messy good burger home of the good burger stuck together like glue no bun breaks finga licken good . Still licken my fingaaz sippin on this freshly squeezed lemonade the Mac n cheese burger and the jalapeño burger of choice bc we all no this spicy hot tamale loves her sooooo please share a burger bite lose ur lipstick in it like I did bc it's soooo worth the bite . I shall be back Thank you Cleveland U strike again read more

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Once my go to for great carryout. My favorite gyro in town. But lately it seems inconsistent on hours. They don't answer the phone. And tonight after I tried calling 3 times, I stopped in and they told me they weren't answering the phone because they ran out of food. Wouldn't common sense dictate you answer the phone and tell your customers this? I guess not... read more

This is the best burger in Cleveland hands down. Juicy, flavorful crust cooked perfect. The only downside to this spot is that there should be a bed there. read more

Placed an online order. As soon as I walked in they greeted me. The order was ready. The gyro was amazing! I FOUND my gyro spot!!

I ordered the 50 shades of spice burger. First off, I think anyone who cooks a burger well done is a psychopath but I digress. This was literally like eating a sand sandwich it was so dry. The jalapeño slaw was good. read more

Local West - Gastropubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Friendly & welcoming staff. One of the, if not the BEST burger I've ever had (and fries). I'm pretty particular about my burgers and within seconds of biting into this burger I was saying "oh wow" audibly. One of the few places who knows how to cook medium rare and season the beef right. It was a big juicy, 1/2lb burger with a huge serving of home cut fries (I got mine well done and they were awesome too, so good). The lettuce is spring mix (yum). The bacon on the burger is thick and cooked with the right amount of light crisp. The bacon was also neatly folded on top on the burger so it wasn't sticking out all over the sides like all other burger joints. This is a minor detail that made a huge difference because the bacon was like another layer of meat rather than falling off the burger. Just a darn good burger all around. I live in Michigan 3 1/2 hours away and I'm already thinking about returning to Cleveland for this burger; this is my new favorite joint in the area. Well worth the price of only $13.50 for a huge burger and lots of fires! read more

Local West. 5-stars. This is a must try if you work or live on the near west side. This place is incredible. There's something for everyone. Burgers, chicken, vegetarian, gyros, Italian beef, poutine, salads, pizza; there's even octopus on the menu! And it's all really, really good. Sometimes less is more, and that's the approach I'm talking with this review. I don't hand out 5-stars like candy. Local West, however, deserves it. It's just plain good. read more

Local West - Cubano - Gastropubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Cute little gastropub style spot, built into an old drive-thru restaurant. Everything appears to be scratch-made including a variety of sandwiches, burgers, salads and pizza...they also have a decent amount of vegetarian options as well! On this day, I tried one of their signature burgers. The Murv burger was tasty with bacon, ham, cheese and a fried egg...but it was literally too big to fit in my mouth (due to the patty's thickness) and with all the delicious juices flowing out of it the bun began to disintegrate. This was my only qualm with the burger as the flavor was spot on. The fresh-cut fries were very tasty with just the right amount of seasoning. Will soon be a resident of this neighborhood, will most certainly be back to try other goodies. read more

Local West - Murv burger and fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Yummy burgers , very tasty lemon potatoes and sweet potato fries. Loved the names of food on the menu. Happy we stumbled upon this place while traveling through. read more

Local West - Menu - Gastropubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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At first glance we were not going to enter but they have a parking lot which is a major plus around that area. Boy our we glad we stopped. Awesome awesome burger I just got a plain burger and my hubby got a fancy big something burger (maybe Murv). This will be one of my go to burger places. We watched the two guys preparing our burgers and they were like little artists. They paid such attention to presentation. So not only delicious but expertly prepared. The fresh cut fries were great. We will be back and back again. Thanks for a great experience. read more

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We went there with three toddlers and three adults. They had high chairs! It's a small place, cozy and inviting. The food and chefs are visible while making your food. Everyone was personable. We all ordered something different and every thing we ordered was amazing. It's not normal table service or stuffy. They bring your food out on a platter and you clean up after yourself. I don't think there is a single Bad thing on this menu. We will be back! read more

When I'm craving a burger, Local West is probably the first place that comes to mind. The 50 Shades burger is so good, the Mac and Cheese burger has so much Mac and cheese on it that a ton of it will fall off onto your plate and you'll basically have a free side of Mac and cheese (this is not a complaint, I love it). And since we're talking about sides, the lemon potatoes are so good. They have a good grilled chicken sandwich too. They're also pretty decently quick with getting orders ready, so you can call in an order and run up there to pick it up and it'll be ready, so it's a good option if you need something good and not wait too long. read more

Great sandwiches and amazing fries. Highly recommend for a great lunch if you are looking for a great carry out place

Get the sweet potato fries - life changing. Don't wear shorts/a short dress, the chairs are metal and freezing cold lol

My friends and I were trying to find a place to eat before heading downtown for a concert. One of my friends mentioned Local West and after looking it up on Yelp, I agreed that it would be a good place to check out! I knew before heading over that I wanted a BLT. Ok so I will just get to the point of why this place loses two stars (when the food is definitely 4 or 5 star worthy): There was NO AIR CONDITIONING!!! And to top it all off, it was over 90 degrees outside! I mean what restaurant doesn't have AC?! And I truly do not think it was broken or anything because then the staff would have apologized, given us a heads' up, etc. They acted like it was normal. So our entire meal felt like we were sitting in a sauna. It was so uncomfortable! I very rarely take two stars off for one inconvenience, but it just made the meal so un-enjoyable that I have to. Otherwise, the girl taking our orders was pleasant and helpful (also sweating a lot, poor thing). And the food was good! I really enjoyed my BLT. It's not technically on the menu, but I got the Salmon BLT without the salmon. The sandwich comes on Texas toast type bread. The sandwich was big and had a hearty portion of bacon on there! I also really enjoyed the fries and gobbled all of them up! All in all, definitely 4-5 star worthy for the food, but PLEASE get AC!!!! Impacted our experience way too much. We left our dinner feeling like we needed a shower before the concert! read more

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Delicious. Hands down. Hubby had a burger and fries and loved it. I had the chicken chili poutine. We will definitely be back!!! Can't wait to try the cheese steak next time. They were flying out the door while we were there. Seriously yummy!!!! read more

I ordered the Super Mario Burger, medium, no lettuce tomato or onion. Dressing on the side, with fries. The bun had a nice crisp to it, even with delivery which isn't always the case at some places. Meat was cooked to order and exactly what I wanted. Mushrooms and cheese tasted very fresh. I wasn't sure I'd like the sauce but it came on the side. It's a unique taste, but one I liked enough that after trying it I slathered my sandwich with it. Fries were good, nothing extraordinary though. I'd like to try some of their other sides in the future. Everything was fresh and delicious, delivery was very fast, driver wore a mask and followed delivery instructions without issue. Looking forward to trying more of their menu in the future. read more

Local West - Super Mario, no lettuce tomato or onion. Dressing on the side, with fries. - Gastropubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Delicious food. I have ordered here so many times and it's always consistently good. Everything from the Telly Melt to the cheesesteak and the groovy mushroom, it's all so good. Quality food at reasonable prices. read more

Very cute atmosphere and the nicest staff. Food has good portions and you can tell its fresh.

The food here is very good. I got the bacon and blue cheese burger it was big but didn't make me feel sluggish. The atmosphere is nice as well. You can go wrong ordering a sandwhich or salad here. read more

The food was so incredible, my friend and I both got the mac and cheese burger and couldn't speak until we were finished. The service and hospitality of the staff was also so wonderful. read more

I've always passed by this place without a second thought. I'm glad I stopped by because this place is amazinggggg. Interior design is very modern and urban. I love the fact that they have recyclable bins and materials; very environment friendly. They also have a barrel water bin, so free water. Yay! Food was amazingggg. They're very well known for their burgers. I believe that they use local and organic ingredients for their food. Regardless, it is of high quality you can see and taste. Yum. Service was great as the cashier was honest with her suggestions since it was my first time coming here. She wanted to make sure we enjoyed the food and our time there. Parking is available and after eating you could walk around and explore Gordon square. 10/10 would recommend. I cannot wait to return and try more from their menu! read more

Local West - Gastropubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I went to Local West when they first opened then IDK what happened, they fell off my radar. But I've been back a couple times recently and I must say that I am a fan of their turkey burger $11. I like to add some of their coleslaw ($1 extra) to the burger to elevate the tastiness. The messy factor will increase though. I also like how if the burger comes with sauce they give it to you in a 4oz side so that you have some for your burger and some to dip your fries in if you so choose to do. Extra sides of sauce are $1.75, which might seem pricey, but I tried the avocado aioli and it was definitely worth it. I've also tried the 50 Shades of Spice $12 and I did really like the pork mix in the meat paired with the orange flavored cream cheese, my burger was just overcooked and that took away from the taste. I would definitely make sure to ask for my burgers to be prepared medium in the future. I'd like to try some other combos, but it's hard when I really like the turkey. Included with your burger you get a side. I think this makes it a great deal and a filling meal especially for using fresh ingredients on artisan sandwiches. (Hate those places that charge $15 for a burger then $5 extra for a side of fries). Now some sides do come with an up-charge, but still overall I don't think prices are ridiculous. I've tried the mac & cheese (+$2) and to be honest, it's decent, but I've had better. Now the sweet potato fries (+1) are fresh cut, none of that frozen processed stuff. Just be aware that they salt everything so you have to speak up if you don't want a sodium overload. I'm glad this place exists and I won't be forgetting about them any time soon! (Also, friendly patient staff). read more

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Excellent burgers and sandwiches! Wife had a burger, I had a cheesesteak and we had poutine. So awesome, all of it! Highly recommended! read more

$49 for a basic burger, a bland chicken sandwich, soup, and mac and cheese. made us pay for a water bottle, no free water option. gave them a tip even without water service. sandwich was so bland we asked for sauce to add and they charged $1 for garlic oil. $55 out the door and i would've rather gone to mcdonald's. if that wasn't bad enough i walked in on a naked homeless guy in the bathroom who didn't lock the door. last time ill ever go here. read more

Love this gem. Pre-COVID, it was a nice place that we enjoyed dining in at. We look forward to coming back when safer. We have eaten there a few times via takeout since. Cannot go wrong with their burgers! read more

Our first visit to this counter service restaurant was good - the menu had a variety of sandwiches, salads and entrees available. We went for lunch and split the Super Mario burger (portabello, provolone) and the UB40 poutine (beef, red wine gravy) which was heavy but oh-so good. The burger came with fresh cut fries which were perfectly fried and seasoned. We arrived around 1pm, every inside table was filled and we ended up on the patio. They only have one umbrella for the 5-6 tables and that table was taken so we roasted in the direct sun...hopefully they can provide more shade soon. We'd definitely return and want to try some of the other menu items. read more

Local West - Super Mario burger - Gastropubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Such great food. Placed a to-go order and spoke to a very friendly young lady. Food was packaged well! read more

Local West - Saladaplous Salad with side of salmon - Gastropubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Wow! What a pleasure to find such amazing food in a casual and friendly place. We walked up from Edgewater beach where our vegetarian daughter had just done a triathlon and was ready to refuel. It's not easy to find a place where we meat-lovers and our daughter can both eat well. They offer all kinds of sandwiches and burgers as well as serious, nutritious vegan and vegetarian options. I had the Avocado-lime BLT - it was delicious and so big I had to take half with me to eat later. Hubby had the basic Old MacDonald burger - thick and juicy on a brioche bun. Daughter had the Very Vegan with baked eggplant, onions, garlic, tomato, parsley and cashews on a baguette. The four-bean salad was definitely made from scratch - no canned beans here! Ambiance is clean and cool, beer and wine available, and it has PARKING! Portions are generous and come with delicious fries or healthy sides like four-bean salad, beet salad, tabouli, etc. Love this place! read more

I absolutely recommend this place and love everything it has to offer! Come for a great meal and enjoy a glass or bottle of wine with it! They also serve beers. The menu is fresh, unique and offers something for everyone. I had the voodoo chicken sandwich and chose the Italian wedding soup as my side. They offer many different sides and the soup was delicious. Perfect on a cold winter day. They serve lunch and dinner. The menu includes salads, sandwiches, gyros, pizza, soups, cold slaw and much more!! Can't wait to go back and try something else on the menu. read more

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Sooooo delicious! For real people. What the heck was I doing with my life before this vegan possibility for a sandwich arrived?? Wait, wait... Let's start from the beginning. I came in here with a friend after spending some time at Edgewater. We wanted a casual place because we were a bit hot and sandy. We looked around on Yelp, and with me being vegan, they had several options for me: Win. So we came to Local West! Located in an old drive-thru of sorts, and in the midst of construction chaos, lies a restaurant everyone in Cleveland should support. The interior is very casual, a mixture of rustic and farm, and small-town feels. We were greeted by a friendly girl who took our order, remaining patient until we decided. I, obviously, went with the Very Vegan sandwich, my friend had the Voodoo. There was only one gentleman in the back running the kitchen, but he clearly is a mastermind. He was quick, the ingredients he uses are fresh, and the sides were BRILLIANT and far from the norm: The pickled tofu and veggie side---that was to die for. Literally, I want to eat it again right now. But do not worry, they have some traditional and well-desired sides for those of all food categories and diets. They have beer and wine, as well as lemonades, etc. The staff keeps the restaurant clean and fast paced. They will chat with you and they were seemingly great at remembering regulars, etc. It had such a great family, home-grown feel, with the flavors and menu items of eclectic culinary brilliance. Will be back as much as possible. :) read more

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Visiting Cleveland and our son had not tried this place yet - so we thought today would be a good day to try it They have a number of signature sandwiches my wife and I shared the Italian Beef there are a number of sides we chose fries. Very good taste enough for two. They also sell wine and beer we purchased a bottle of 19 Crimes Red Blend at $18. Our son had Cajun chicken with Mac n cheese. Total cost with tip $54.87 read more

Local West - Italian beef - Gastropubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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As you can see, the sandwich was so delectable I could not "whip my phone out" quick enough to capture the full beauty/full sandwich. I had ordered the cajun chicken, and my male confrère had ordered the cubano sandwich (both with chicken noodle soups as the side). At first bite, I was not sold on my sandwich, however, the piquant flavor really kicked in mid sandwich. The chicken noodle soup brought me back to my childhood days with the flu, and could not have tasted better! The soup was perfectly salted, and is a skill I hope to master one day. Please order here!! read more

Local West - Cubano sandwich (3/4ths eaten) - Gastropubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

This place is pretty based. Loved my sandwich. My girlfriend (congrats) is super health conscious and so she didn't love how greasy and nasty it was. But I fucking did. Perfect cheesesteak. read more