Review by Marvin with SoldByMarvin.com Cleveland came through again with the vegan heat! We…read morestopped by Squash the Beef and let me just say -- this is soul food reimagined for the plant-based life, and they nailed it. We had the vegan mac & cheese, BBQ jackfruit Burger, and the vegan Philly -- and every single dish hit. The flavors were rich, the textures were spot-on, and you could feel the soul behind the food. That mac was creamy, the jackfruit had the perfect BBQ pull, and the greens? Seasoned like grandma's house on a Sunday -- but vegan! What I really love is that this place proves you can eat comfort food without compromising your health or your values. Whether you're fully plant-based or just easing into it, Squash the Beef is a must-visit in Cleveland. Major respect to them for creating food that feels good and tastes amazing. And as always -- if you ever need plant-based recs or a reliable realtor (especially in the Atlanta area), you know who to call. -- Marvin Orieh | Realtor & Plant-Based Food Spot Finder @SoldByMarvin on all social media

This would be my death row meal. If I could rate the 1,000,000/5 I would. The absolute best food…read moreI've ever had, AND it's vegan. The staff is always incredibly kind & friendly, the service is great, the portions are great for the price!! My boyfriend and I's favorite spot

I have visited Ella Mae's MANY times and will continue to do so. This is the BEST authentic Black…read moresoul food food in northeast Ohio. I am from Georgia and have cooked professionally for years, this is EXACTLY what I want when I have a cheat day or I yearn for soul food classics but do not have the energy to produce it myself. When I receive food from here, I do not have to doctor up anything. Some of the items taste like mine and I've obtained my recipes from great aunt, my grandmother, and my mother. Generationally superb, quality, affordable, comfort food. The only thing I don't care for is the cornbread and it's not a dealbreaker AT ALL.

We as black people should support each other they cook good food but have bad customer.service as…read morethe price change I a Was inquiring because the menu said something different they hung up black people don't forget we make each other it doesn't cost nothing to be nice especially when it represent your company I'll never go back good service top good food to me

Everything is made in house, except the bread which is sourced locally from bakeries - the bread is…read morealso phenomenal. The potato salad is so good - super flavorful with lots of herbs and green onion. We tried house made chips and onion dip and loved it - the chips are crunchy and the dip is super creamy and delicious. Definitely a must try! Update; tried the special - a chicken Caesar and it was great. A hefty portion and lots of dressing

Awesome!! Fast, great tasting and huge sandwiches. The meatball sub was delicious and loaded with…read morecheese.

Chef Wells is well trained , food is amazing . Chef and his wife have personality plus ,beautiful…read morecouple . Everything he has cooked that I have eaten is delicious . Highly recommend .

Chef Eric Wells, the mastermind behind Skye LaRae's (lovingly named after his daughter), has so…read moremany fun things going on in Cleveland! He curates must experience culinary adventures in the city. Some of the things that he offers in the city: in-home couples' dinners, cooking classes (mostly at Cornucopia), and cooking demos at the Fairfax Market. I joined his cooking demo at the Fairfax Market and Old Stone Church. I LOVED the experience and the food! The food looked so easy to make (haven't tried to reproduce it at home yet) and tasted delicious! To be very honest, I hate cooking (but love eating), but even for me these recipes looked easy to replicate at home! Fairfax Market Experience: Fairfax Market (Meijer) hosts free lunchtime monthly appearances from Chef Wells (sign up on Eventbrite). He does quick demo, shares the recipe, and then you can shop at Meijer for the ingredients (with the provided coupon). Ingredients looked very clean and easy to find. I participated in Tomato Bisque demo, it was so tasty! I'm not even tomato bisque fan, but this tomato soup was flavorful, non-acidic, and a perfect treat for fall. Oh, and the homemade croutons were easily the best I have ever tasted. Old Stone Church: Chef Wells led a one-time cooking demo at Old Stone Church (priced at $23.18). Tomato Bisque was so delicious that I immediately enrolled into the class. The series benefits Old Stone Church's scholarship programs and features a different chef every few months. Chef Wells prepared Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Jeweled Basmanti Rice. Candied orange, apricots, sun kissed raisins elevated this meal. The cooking demo was filled with stories, humor and good food. Beyond: Chef Wells offers cooking courses at Cornucopia. During the cooking class the participants are split up into groups of 4, and compete for the best dish. Cooking themes include various international cuisines, seafood, meat, and more. While I haven't been to any of these courses, they look fun in terms of exploring global cuisines. All workshop participants at the events I have attended rave about these classes! Chef Wells mentioned that you get plenty of food during the class. Chef also mentioned that he hosts in-home workshops for couples or groups. His team brings the restaurant experience to homes including dinner cooked on site and full cleanup. The experience is meant to be engaging with the staff. He also published an entire book about recipes for two. Cuisines vary based on preferences and multiple menus can be provided. Gift certificates are available, which seems like a great gift option. What's most exciting about Chef Wells is that he also teaches the kids global knowledge. He hosts events where the kids have to read up on certain cultures and then taste them. It's such a great way to get kids to develop a global mind and interest in other cultures. I look forward to attending other community experiences by Chef Wells. I will eventually make it to cooking classes. There are so many cuisines being highlighted that I'd love to experience (more eat than cook!)

I failed as a yelper for not taking photos. The food was amaaaaazing…read more I had the vegan fried fish & gumbo with rice. It was just perfect. The "fish" was crispy seasoned so well and even had great mouth feel. She somehow had seaweed attached that really gave you the fish essence. The gumbo was incredibly textured like a meat gumbo would be. I can't tell you exactly what was used but there was a veggie in there with the texture of chicken, sausage, shrimp, and crab. The roux was thick and great. What they are doing with vegan food is straight up soulful. I will be ordering meals online. FYI they don't have a physical location.

MoBite was serving food at a health fair and I was disappointed because I had just eaten lunch at…read morehome before coming! Their food looked and smelled incredible: vegan ribs, sweet potato fries and a kale dinner plate. I did purchase their German chocolate cupcakes (which were gluten free as well as vegan- yay!). THEY WERE SO GOOD that after I ate one, I went back and bought 4 more to take home. Sometimes gluten free baked goods can be dry and crumbly, but these were not at all. No one would know that these weren't regular cupcakes unless you told them and the gooey frosting was definitely one of the most memorable vegan frostings I've ever had.

After enjoying lunch here a number of times, I was surprised at the low Yelp rating, only to find…read morethat there are a couple of "Karen" reviews bringing this place down. Having had the perch po' boy, all I can say is that it was definitely perch not catfish. Yes, the owner is the cook and he's always been friendly. The food is excpetionally good. The perch was cooked to perfection that it was moist but not falling-apart-flaky. It's possible that threw off the other reviewer, who seems to think that catfish and perch cook to different colors - both cook to white, but perch will be flaky while catfish is more chewy and rarely flakey. The place is situated in a odd place, sandwiched in a Marc's plaza with an Aldi's, a Dollar Tree and a Big Lots. Don't expect Park Avenue real estate. One time I ate there, my food was served in a take-out box. The other time is was served on a plate. I think that is something you have to take as it comes. They serve soul food, done right, but for whatever reason they don't market as such - the decor is more like a nightclub and I can't say I've ever gone for the music or the DJ, but it would not surprise me if an order might get mixed up if the place was packed... they are basically a mom-and-pop restaurant with twice the floor area of a fast food restaurant that would be retaining 5x the number of employees. Typically the place is not busy for lunch, and I HIGHLY recomend it if you are anywhere near... definitely worth the 10 minute drive between the McDonald's on Breckville and the McDonald's in this plaze to patronize this small independent where the food is made to order, the prices are reasonable, and - honestly I can see the owner bringing out frozen fish to show someone that it didn't come pre-cooked or semi-prepped like you would get at most chains - because I get the sense that they sincerely and put their heart into the food.

A perfect venue for large gatherings to accommodate birthday, or other threaded gatherings. Plenty…read moreof room comfortable decor, a stage and a bar with table and seating arrangements according to your preferences. The servicing staff was very friendly, helpful and attentive in serving, the food was a bit seasoned, however displayed well and served hot. The outside was a bit trashy, but all in all I would consider this establishment for my group needs.

The people her were all kind and very friendly. The staff was patient and helpful too! Smelled like…read morethey have some good pork!! But I got wings:) The sauce is unique but delicious and the food was quality!

The chicken wings are fabulous! Food is done hot, there staff are clean nice. It's a family owned…read morebusiness that's been around for awhile, all St Clair knows if you're hungry - BMs is the place you want to go

Cater to You from Mentor Ohio was absolutely fantastic to work with. The food exceeded my…read moreexpectations, and my quests all wanted to know where it came from. Everything was really delicious and perfectly prepared. Thank you for making my celebration a huge success. I would give 10 stars if that was an option. Linda D

Had my daughters wedding at the father Kline social center, behind St. John Vianney church, which…read moreis cater to you's venue hall. We had the pizza bar as our cocktail hour which everybody enjoyed, Wendy's attention to detail with our table decorations having everything just perfect the entire evening was fabulous! Glenn's food is always a hit with all of our family and friends! We had a wonderful experience would recommend them over and over again!