I was exploring restaurants in the area and came across Lox, Stock, and Brisket in the lively…read moreVanAken Market Hall -- and I'm so glad I did. I saw some menu items that sounded light and refreshing (like the lox with cucumbers) and figured it was worth a try. As I followed my GPS and other people walking in, I had no idea what to expect -- but the moment I stepped inside, I was blown away. The space is filled with beautifully curated shops and venues all under one roof, and the energy was vibrant, electric, and welcoming. People of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures were there -- it truly felt like a community gathering spot that instantly felt like home. I placed my order, grabbed the lox and a Coca‑Cola, and found a free table amidst so many people enjoying themselves. The community feel was unmistakable -- people chatting, laughing, and soaking up the atmosphere. The food was wonderful, the service was fantastic, and overall the experience was unforgettable. If you're looking for a place that's more than just a meal -- one with real heart, vibe, and community spirit -- this is it

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.

Sausage and pepper sandwich is unreal. The bread is so fresh and the marinara is perfect. A plus.read more

Large build your own 14 inch sub was $20. It had one meat and one cheese and two sauces. Expensive…read more Delicious basil aioli. The brownies are $7.50!! I was going to get one but it was very hard. No rice pudding today sadly. The chocolate chip caramel cookie was kinda sorta soft and flavorful. Overall meh, better as a little boujie grocery with various beers and dry grains/beans. No sign outside/above so very easy to miss!

Everything was great! We had a big group and had some complicated orders, so we held up the line a…read morelittle bit, but the staff was quick and kind. The food was so good. Everything tasted fresh and well seasoned. Someone thought their brisket was mid, but that was the only issue. I appreciated how easy it was to make my meal vegan also. Great place to take a group

Went for a quick lunch and it was delicious. I got the chicken hummus plate with a side of falafel…read more Service and atmosphere were both great! Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 4.5/5

I have a deep love of the smell of bread so, smell-wise, this place is heaven…read more I popped in here with with a friend and left with a number of things. Baguette, red fife bread, cheddar clove scone and a mocha. The bread buts were crusty and beautiful. Since it was around lunch we also got a pork banh mi to split and it was full to the brim with pork and a decent amount of pickled veggies. Everything was delicious, can't recommend enough!

Awesome day... Awesome neighborhood... Awesome bakery! I…read morejust happened to be driving on Fairmount Blvd today around lunchtime and low and behold what do I see...? "On the Rise Bakery". Well, I don't mind telling you, I pulled over as fast as I could, parked and ran in. There is NOTHING that smells as good as fresh bakery. I thought I died and went to heaven. All the different breads and pastries and brownies and cookies and coffee. Oh my goodness! What do I buy first. Well I settled on a great cup of Jo with a marvelous raspberry croissant. And a loaf of sourdough crown. I munched down the coffee and croissant as soon as I walked out the door. Now I can't wait to get home and get into the sourdough. You definitely need to get over to "On the Rise" ASAP/PDQ!

I've passed Honeybirch Bakehouse more times than I can count, always thinking "oh yeah! This is…read morehere. I want to try it." Finally, my husband and I went because we set a goal for 2026 to try a new bakery. Honeybirch did not disappoint! The friendly couple who owns the shop is hard at work putting out delicious and ever changing goods. I got hooked by the cardamom bun, which luckily is one of their staples. We also enjoyed some savory pastries and loaves of bread. Can't wait to make this a more regular part of our bakery rotation.

The BEST sandwiches in the area!!! I've been coming here for 3 weeks and am AMAZED by the…read morepresentation, kindness, quality and SERVICE!! The turkey sandwich is THE BEST EVER!!! Literally the fr shear ingredients and the baked goods are WOOOOWWWW!!! GO NOW!

On The Rise is famous for their sweet and savory carbs…read more We kicked off Halloween with breakfast at this local gem. Since I wanted the inside scoop on this award winning bakery, we ordered a variety of goodies to taste test. This included a chocolate chip cookie, the mushroom quiche, and the classic chocolate croissant. While each was delicious, the mushroom quiche was my favorite of all three items. This creation was warm and savory, while also being light and leaving me ready to take on the rest of a busy day. Highly recommend visiting early, popular menu items sell out fast!

Try their breakfast sandwiches!…read more On the Rise Artisan Breads is a stand at the Van Aken Market Hall. It will be right in front of you as you walk into the Market Hall. The sister location is in Cleveland Heights. This stand is an easy destination for quick coffee, tea, pastries, and breads! Tea/Coffee: Good and quick. Nothing notable. Visit the neighboring stand Rising Star for an elevated cup of coffee. Sandwiches: Breakfast sandwiches (when available) are so yummy! You can add on bacon or sausage (not both). They are prepped very quickly and have the freshest bun. Must order! I will say that they're a little pricey ($9 and $2.50 extra if you want to add bacon or sausage). Bread/pastries: The case is usually full of different pastries. Croissants are really good here but light on filling. Breads are hit or miss. On some days they are very dry, at the start of the week much better. Service: Always pleasant and quick. Usually your order is taken care of before interaction with the next customer. This keeps things moving along very efficiently. Seating: After you order, you can sit at the Market Hall or on the patio. Lots of seating choices - tables, couches, high tops, and booths. It may get crowded on weekends but you'll always find seats. Specials: Check out their specials (pastry and bread days) attached to this post and on their social media. I highly recommend them for speedy breakfast and tasty breakfast sandwiches!

Rated Best Bagels in Ohio, this place is legit. Between quick and friendly service, and generous…read moreshmear & toppings, you're leaving full and delighted every time. Their NY-style bagels have a signature cornmeal crust which takes it all to the next level. They have a cool, urban vibe-- the place small but cute with adequate seating, a nice merch corner, good signage, and even custom-made art by a local artist. The owner, Josh, and everyone who works there is wonderful. Everything is so thoughtful & well-executed, so there's a reason they always get glowing reviews-- they deserve 'em!

Some of the best bagels in town (i.e., East side suburbs) -- their rye bagels are the best I have…read moreever had anywhere ever, just COATED both sides in seeds and super crunchy. The flavor is fantastic, the perfect merger of bagel and rye bread! incredible for sandwiches! No other rye bagels compare. Onion, Garlic, Everything all excellent. I did not care for "spicy" Everything, but that can be just me. I have not yet tried their cream cheeses, they sound good but I'm a "toasted & buttered" bagel girl. BTW: if you like to slice & freeze bagels for later... they sell day olds that are extremely good & fresh and freeze perfectly -- a real bargain! (NOTE: Nubeigel tends to make a "more browned" bagel, almost Montreal style -- vs. the very pale bagels at other local bagel shops. I love this, but YMMV.)

I cant believe I forgot to take a picture of my food, but when it comes to sandwiches, this place…read moreit top tier. And I'm making this claim after this being my 1st experience with Dave's Cosmic Subs. This place even though it's small, is a total vibe. Art work on the walls, colors, and of course amazing sandwiches. And the icing on the cake, I just found out they are opening a couple locations in Nashville where I live.

Visiting Cleveland from California my one must is to visit Dave's Cosmic Subs- it is my favorite…read moresandwich I've had and is super nostalgic for me since I grew up in Cleveland. The University Circle location is probably the one I've been to most often. I heard they were under new management but didn't think much about it since they're all franchises of the Original Chagrin Falls location and even with different owners the quality, in my experience, has been pretty consistent. When we stopped in it looked like the same store I've known and loved over the years and I ordered my two favorites- the Original and the Crazy (the best IMO) We took them to go and I could barely wait to dig in. The first thing I noticed as I unwrapped the Original was there was no pickle- I thought it may have fallen out but after unwrapping both and checking the bag and floor I realized they didn't add them. Was this an oversight or has management 86ed the pickles!? That was a small disappointment for sure. The sandwiches also looked a bit smaller than I remember, and I have a lot of pictures over the years to compare them to- I chalked it up to inflation, a lot of things are getting smaller as they rise in price. Then I bit into it and the crispy bread was just not it. The bread was still good, but not cooked enough. Usually pieces of it flake off as you eat and you get the crispy outside with the fluffy, fresh inside. The juxtaposition of texture is part of what makes these sandwiches my favorite. It was soft bread with the amazing sauce, lettuce, tomato meats and banana peppers on the Original- still tasty but not what I've come to expect over the 25 years I've been eating these subs. The staff was friendly and they have the indoor and outdoor seating still, but they might want to do some quality control on the sandwiches they're sending out to customers. I wish I had time during my visit to stop by the Chagrin Falls location to compare and see if it's franchise wide or just this location. To the business, I hope the undercooked bread and lack of pickles was just an off moment. Please keep the original amazing quality going. To people looking to try Dave's, it's still so delicious and I recommend buying sauce to use at home. I got three bottles to bring back to California and I'll be using it on everything.

Food was amazing, clean environment and great service. I have to say again, food was amazing. Stop…read morein and try it out. No fork? No problem

Wanted to like this place more but it just fell flat. Came…read morehere after a hike nearby with a girlfriend. She was hesitant to choose this place at first because she wanted more options than just burgers/sandwiches. Thankfully we found some Google images of the menu that had rice bowls. Friend ordered a salmon rice bowl and I ordered their famous donut burger. I thought the donut was a little too small and skinny for the price at $14. Also, this is a big kicker--no fries or sides! Within the burger, just a square of Kraft cheese, some bacon, smash burger type patty (2) but no onions, tomatoes or even cucumbers (or pickles). The value is just not it for this. Did it taste good? It did but I needed more of a crunch. Just 1 or 2 slices of raw onion would've been good. Oooooh or like crispy haystack onion straws would be perfect. Server said fries were an additional $5. Okay, no thanks! The place was really loud. It echoed slightly and just the clientele were extremely rowdy on a non-holiday Wednesday evening. It took a while to get seated, for server to even come over to take our order and to request our check. Not very impressed with the experience.

At first, when I saw that the Korean fried chicken sandwich was $17, I was slightly outraged,…read moreespecially since it didn't even come with fries or any kind of side. Then I got the sandwich, and I was like, actually, $17 is a more than fair price, LOL. For a second, I attempted to eat it with my hands, but its size made it an unwieldy experience. So I ate it with a knife and fork. And it was DELICIOUS. The sandwich came with a big piece of crispy fried chicken that the bun could barely contain. The chicken was fried fresh, so it was hot and juicy. In addition to being hot in temperature, it was hot spice-wise. It came with candied jalapeños, soy chili jam, pickles, and Sriracha. The spice was balanced well with some nice sweetness and a tasty kale slaw that added some brightness to the sandwich. Even the bun itself was delicious. The place is mainly a takeout spot, but there are a few tables if you want to dine in. The water is self-serve. There are cups and a sport cooler in front of the counter.

Warning: I'm not sure if they've fixed their system/website yet, but the opening hours listed are…read morewrong. Their website allows you to order online for pickup/delivery past their opening hours, "confirms" that your order's been placed, but since the restaurant is closed, your food won't actually be made... They do provide refunds the next day though! My boyfriend and I still decided to give their food a try despite the order mishap, and I'm really glad we did. The chicken sandwiches are expensive, but have HUGE portions and are very tasty! I love the Korean Fried Chicken sandwich and their mac and cheese, which has an amazing consistency and taste (although it's expensive for portion size). If you're craving a good chicken sandwich - with crispy chicken and full of flavor - this is the place to get it!! Just make sure you pay attention to their hours.