Food Stores
From sausage shops to gourmet emporiums, Cleveland offers a wealth of fun food shops.
Honey Hut Ice Cream Shoppes
Honey Hut Ice Cream, opened as Danny's Ice Cream in 1974, quickly became a Cleveland favorite. The Old Brooklyn ice cream stand changed its name to reflect is delicious honey-based ice creams and has never looked back. Today, Honey Hut has four suburban locations in addition to the original store in Cleveland's Old Brooklyn neighborhood.
Honey Hut Ice Cream, opened as Danny's Ice Cream in 1974, quickly became a Cleveland favorite. The Old Brooklyn ice cream stand changed its name to reflect is delicious honey-based ice creams and has never looked back. Today, Honey Hut has four suburban locations in addition to the original store in Cleveland's Old Brooklyn neighborhood.
Giant Eagle Grocery Stores in Northeast Ohio
Giant Eagle, with 70+ stores in Northeast Ohio, is the largest grocery chain in the region. The Pittsburgh-based company offers a wide range of services. Although they vary by store, most locations offer a deli, a bakery, a seafood counter, and wine selection. Many also have in-store partners, such as dry cleaning, US Bank branches, and photo kiosks.
Giant Eagle, with 70+ stores in Northeast Ohio, is the largest grocery chain in the region. The Pittsburgh-based company offers a wide range of services. Although they vary by store, most locations offer a deli, a bakery, a seafood counter, and wine selection. Many also have in-store partners, such as dry cleaning, US Bank branches, and photo kiosks.
Northeast Ohio Ethnic Food Markets
Northeast Ohio is a great place to shop for ethnic food specialties. The region has a rich history of ethnic communities combining to form the culture we find there today. German, Polish, Czech, Slovenian, Latin American, Italian, and various Asian cultures all have had a hand in forming "Cleveland Culture." There's no better way to learn about these cultures than by visiting the many food markets here. Below are some of my favorites.
Northeast Ohio is a great place to shop for ethnic food specialties. The region has a rich history of ethnic communities combining to form the culture we find there today. German, Polish, Czech, Slovenian, Latin American, Italian, and various Asian cultures all have had a hand in forming "Cleveland Culture." There's no better way to learn about these cultures than by visiting the many food markets here. Below are some of my favorites.
Truffles Pastry Shop
For over twenty years, Truffles has seved elegant and delicious cakes, pastries, cookies, and tarts to savor over a cup of coffee or to take home. Their inviting garden patio is a relaxing summer oasis and a great place to watch the people go by Clifton Avenue.
For over twenty years, Truffles has seved elegant and delicious cakes, pastries, cookies, and tarts to savor over a cup of coffee or to take home. Their inviting garden patio is a relaxing summer oasis and a great place to watch the people go by Clifton Avenue.
Malley's Chocolates
Malley's Chocolates, established in 1935, is a Northeast Ohio favorite. Their luscious chocolate delicacies, such as hand-dipped strawberries and chocolate-covered pretzels, are a must for Valentine's Day.
Malley's Chocolates, established in 1935, is a Northeast Ohio favorite. Their luscious chocolate delicacies, such as hand-dipped strawberries and chocolate-covered pretzels, are a must for Valentine's Day.
Trader Joe's Food Markets
Trader Joe's, a California-based chain of food markets, has two Northeast Ohio locations -- one in Westlake and one in Eton Shopping Plaza in Woodmere. The market is known for its organic food selection, extensive and affordable wine department, and fun atmosphere.
Trader Joe's, a California-based chain of food markets, has two Northeast Ohio locations -- one in Westlake and one in Eton Shopping Plaza in Woodmere. The market is known for its organic food selection, extensive and affordable wine department, and fun atmosphere.
Mustard Seed Market
Mustard Seed Market & Cafe, with locations in Montrose and Solon, is the largest retailer of natural and organic products in Northeast Ohio. Serving the community for 22 years, this family-owned business is Ohio's first certified organic market and cafe.
Mustard Seed Market & Cafe, with locations in Montrose and Solon, is the largest retailer of natural and organic products in Northeast Ohio. Serving the community for 22 years, this family-owned business is Ohio's first certified organic market and cafe.
West Point Market - Akron
The West Point Market is more than a grocer, it's an upscale shopping experience offering only the best of gourmet foods, located in Akron, Ohio. There are more than a dozen departments for your shopping delight.
The West Point Market is more than a grocer, it's an upscale shopping experience offering only the best of gourmet foods, located in Akron, Ohio. There are more than a dozen departments for your shopping delight.
Gallucci's Italian Food Market
Gust Gallucci's is a complete Italian food market, located in Cleveland's Midtown Corridor, halfway between downtown Cleveland and University Circle. Started 85 years ago by an Italian immigrant, Gust Galluci, hungry for the food of his homeland, Gallucci's still sells a wide variety of Italian canned goods, fresh and cured meats, cheeses, wines, and Italian housewares.
Gust Gallucci's is a complete Italian food market, located in Cleveland's Midtown Corridor, halfway between downtown Cleveland and University Circle. Started 85 years ago by an Italian immigrant, Gust Galluci, hungry for the food of his homeland, Gallucci's still sells a wide variety of Italian canned goods, fresh and cured meats, cheeses, wines, and Italian housewares.
Northeast Ohio Farmer's Markets
One of the joys of summer in Northeast Ohio is the abundant farmer's markets that spring up around the area beginning in May and continuing through the fall harvest season. A careful shopper can find all of his food there, from lucious produce to hand-picked flowers, with everything offered in between.
One of the joys of summer in Northeast Ohio is the abundant farmer's markets that spring up around the area beginning in May and continuing through the fall harvest season. A careful shopper can find all of his food there, from lucious produce to hand-picked flowers, with everything offered in between.
Heinen's
Heinen's is a full-service, family-owned grocery store business with sixteen stores in the greater Cleveland area. They are known for their quality meats, friendly service, and their extensive wine program. [br][br]In addition to their retail operation Heinen's runs a full catering division for events, such as weddings, banquets, and birthday parties.
Heinen's is a full-service, family-owned grocery store business with sixteen stores in the greater Cleveland area. They are known for their quality meats, friendly service, and their extensive wine program. [br][br]In addition to their retail operation Heinen's runs a full catering division for events, such as weddings, banquets, and birthday parties.
West Side Market
The West Side Market, at the edge of Ohio City in Cleveland, is a cultural and culinary gem. Opened in 1912, the market combines graceful Neo-Classical/Byzantine architecture with a vibrant produce and meat, poultry, and dairy market. Not only is the West Side Market an interesting and fun place to visit, it's a great place to find quality groceries at affordable prices.
The West Side Market, at the edge of Ohio City in Cleveland, is a cultural and culinary gem. Opened in 1912, the market combines graceful Neo-Classical/Byzantine architecture with a vibrant produce and meat, poultry, and dairy market. Not only is the West Side Market an interesting and fun place to visit, it's a great place to find quality groceries at affordable prices.
Seven Roses Deli
Along Fleet Avenue in Cleveland's Slavic Village, The Seven Roses is a gem of a store with interesting and delicious food and friendly service.
Along Fleet Avenue in Cleveland's Slavic Village, The Seven Roses is a gem of a store with interesting and delicious food and friendly service.