West Side Market Café — Restaurant in Cleveland

The Cafe: If you're looking for a breakfast place that exudes Cleveland history and is loved by locals, look no further than this charming establishment. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with decor that pays homage to the city's rich past. But what really sets this place apart is the food. The breakfast options are plentiful and flavorful, with generous portions that will satisfy even the heartiest of appetites. The menu includes classic dishes, such as pancakes and eggs, as well as unique creations that showcase the kitchen's creativity and attention to detail. The ingredients are fresh and locally sourced whenever possible, adding to the authenticity of the experience. And the service is friendly and attentive, making you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit. This breakfast place is a true gem that captures the essence of Cleveland's history and culinary culture, and is a must-visit for anyone looking for a memorable breakfast experience.

The Market:

Look no further for a food market that truly has it all, including a wide selection of fresh meats, wonderful Italian meats, pastries, and surprising gourmet cooking condiments. The vendors here are not just purveyors of food, but artisans who take pride in their craft and offer a range of delectable options that will transport you back in time to when food was not just a necessity, but a passion. The atmosphere of the market is one of old-world charm and nostalgia, yet it manages to offer a contemporary twist with its selection of modern culinary offerings. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal or looking to satisfy your sweet tooth with some artisanal pastries, this market has something for everyone. The addition of fresh meats, Italian meats, and gourmet cooking condiments adds to the market's appeal, providing customers with the opportunity to bring home unique ingredients and create their own culinary masterpieces. A visit here is not just a chance to satiate your hunger, but an experience that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the...

West Side Market Cafe Worst food ever! My grand-daughter’s mud-pies taste better than the slop West Side Market Cafe serves. How can this be??? The cafe is surrounded by the best fresh food available anywhere! I’ll tell you why … We had lunch in the cafe on Sept 13, 2023. Their lunch menu has about 20 choices. We have been craving Pierogies and the cafe’s menu has 3 different pierogi lunch choices. So, we ordered all three. Pierogies are typically sauteed lightly and served with sour-cream & onions. The cooks at West Side Market Cafe think you should deep-fry pierogies for 30-minutes! If you were to hit these pierogies with a hammer, you would have broken your hammer; they were inedible! You could have skipped them across the Cuyahoga River like a stone. It wasn’t the foods’ fault … it's their cooks! Idiots! And their manager is an idiot for letting food like that leave their kitchen. I don’t know why we didn’t send our food back; that was dumb on our part. We took the food home, and I gave it to my dog. Our dog picked the food up, took it to the back-yard, and buried it; even the dog wouldn’t eat it. I have never been to prison, but I’m pretty sure this is what prison food tastes like. The market sells wonderful fresh food. I thought for sure the cafe would serve top-notch lunches; but I was wrong. Never again will we go into the West Side...

My rating is low due to service. Or lack of, to more exact. West side market Cafe was a favorite place for the last few years. Something to look forward to. This last visit was no difference. I was looking forward to eating there. I requested it. Walked in, got seated right away. Great! Then it all stopped. Coffee took forever to come, taking my order even longer. no flatware to use to stir my coffee. But I'm still good with it! I heart this place. Order finally taken. Now service quality changes. 45 mins after placing my order, it does not come. The table beside me, seated 15 minutes after and had minimal wait, and I mean minimal, for their items. Soft drinks served right away, alcoholic beverages served right away, and their food arrived! What?! I barely got a second cup of coffee! It may not sound like it, but I generally do not rate low or complain. However, there was a serious difference in service. We received no explanation to the wait. (Mistakes happen. Own them). Did you forget to drop the ticket? Did it get missed? Burnt? Whatever. Tell your customer you goofed up. Offer up some toast or something to snack on while waiting.... but I was left sitting there wondering. So I did something I've never done. I put a $5 bill on the table for my coffee...