2026 Best of the West Finalists

Food

Best Restaurant

Luca West, Westlake

Pier W, Lakewood

Square 22 Restaurant & Bar, Strongsville

Best Patio

All Saints Public House, Cleveland

Don’s Pomeroy House, Strongsville

The Aviator, Cleveland

Best View

Lorain Brewing Co. and Event Center, Lorain

Pier W, Lakewood

Summer Place, Lakewood

Best Lunch Spot

Boss ChickN Beer, Multiple Locations

Burntwood Tavern, North Olmsted, Rocky River

Square 22 Restaurant & Bar, Strongsville

Best Late Night Food

Barrio Tacos, Multiple Locations

Happy Dog, Cleveland

Real Smoq’ed BBQ, Cleveland

Best Brunch

Rosewood Grill, Strongsville, Westlake

Rowley Inn, Cleveland

The Aviator, Cleveland

Best Organic Food

Beet Jar, Cleveland

PureFyx Health Bar, Coffee Shop & Juicery, Cleveland

The Root Cafe, Lakewood

Best Vegetarian

Aladdin’s Eatery, Multiple Locations

Choolaah Indian BBQ, Cleveland, Westlake

Cleveland Vegan, Lakewood

Best Seafood

Ibiza Mediterranean Restaurant, Avon Lake

Pier W, Lakewood

Salmon Dave’s, Rocky River

Best Sushi

Funshi Sushi Ramen & Boba, Avon, Rocky River

Ginko Restaurant, Cleveland

Shinto, Strongsville, Westlake

Best Steak

Artis, Lakewood

Cabin Club, Westlake

Strip Steakhouse, Avon

Best Coffee Shop

5 Points Coffee & Tea, Cleveland

Emilie’s Coffee House & Wine Bar, Avon Lake

Goodkind Coffee, Lakewood

Best Quick Bite

Gingham Market, Lakewood

Little Cloud Sandwiches, Cleveland

Local West, Cleveland

Best Ice Cream

Honey Hut Ice Cream, Multiple Locations

Mason’s Creamery, Cleveland

Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream, Multiple Locations

Best Bakery

Blackbird Baking Co., Lakewood

Leavened, Cleveland

Reilly’s Irish Bakery, Fairview Park

Best Donuts

Becker’s Donuts & Bakery, Fairview Park

Jack Frost Donuts, Cleveland

Spudnut Donuts, Berea

Best Smoothie

Green Farm Juicery, Bay Village

Liquid Fresh Planet, Cleveland

Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar, Multiple Locations

Best Pizza

Angelo’s Pizza, Lakewood

Cent’s Pizza + Goods, Cleveland

Pizza by Robert, Westlake

Best Burger

Gunselman’s Tavern, Fairview Park

Heck’s Cafe, Avon, Cleveland

Rowley Inn, Cleveland

Best Wings

Around the Corner Saloon & Cafe, Lakewood

Boss ChickN Beer, Multiple Locations

Old School Pizza & Wings, Avon Lake, Rocky River

Best Mexican

Cozumel, Multiple Locations

Las Margaritas, Avon, Avon Lake

Momocho, Cleveland

Best Italian

Bar Italia, Lakewood

Luca West, Westlake

Stancato’s, Parma

Best Chinese

Aristo Bistro, Westlake

King Wah, Rocky River

Plum Asian Fare and Sushi, Avon Lake

Best Farmers Market

Crocker Park Market (North Union Farmers Market), Westlake

Frostville Farmers Market, North Olmsted

West Side Market, Cleveland

Best Deli

Joe’s Deli & Restaurant, Rocky River

Larder Delicatessen & Bakery, Cleveland

Lehman’s Deli & Bakery, Westlake

Best Family Dining

Bearden’s, Rocky River

Joe’s Deli & Restaurant, Rocky River

Johnny’s Boat House, Avon Lake

Services

Best Wedding Venue

La Centre, Westlake

The Aviator, Cleveland

The Elliot, Cleveland

Best Day Spa

Fitness Center at UH Avon Health Center Day Spa, Avon

Options Salon & Spa, Fairview Park

Sacred Hour, Lakewood, Rocky River

Best Mani Pedi

Alora Nail Spa & Salon, Avon

Options Salon & Spa, Fairview Park

Stella & Shay Beauty Bar, Westlake

Best Salon

Deborah Colin Salon & Spa, Strongsville

Options Salon & Spa, Fairview Park

Tease Salon, Middleburg Heights

Best Dry Cleaner

Kergaard Cleaners, Lakewood

New Westlake Cleaners, Lakewood

Ridge Cleaners, Multiple Locations

Tide Cleaners, Multiple Locations

Best Senior Living

Danbury North Ridgeville, North Ridgeville

O’Neill Healthcare, Multiple Locations

Rose Senior Living, Avon

Best Car Wash

Andy’s Autowash, North Olmsted

Jerry Kuhn’s Kwik Car Wash, Parma Heights

Sgt. Clean Car Wash, Multiple Locations

Best Fitness Center

Fitness Center at UH Avon Health Center, Avon

Pedal + Power, Cleveland

Tremont Athletic Club, Cleveland

Best Yoga/Pilates Studio

Cultivate Yoga, Avon, Lakewood

Inner Bliss Yoga Studio, Rocky River, Westlake

Vital Pilates & Wellness Bar, Lakewood

Best Chiropractor

Great Lakes Health and Wellness, Multiple Locations

River Chiropractic & Wellness, Rocky River

Westside Chiropractic & Wellness, Avon

Best Interior Design

Ashleigh Clark Interior Design Group, Strongsville

Avenue Home, Lakewood

Ducy Design, Westlake

Entertainment

Best Happy Hour

Georgetown | Vosh, Lakewood

Square 22 Restaurant and Bar, Strongsville

Westsiders, Rocky River

Best Golf Course

Big Met Golf Course, Fairview Park

North Olmsted Golf Club, North Olmsted

Red Tail Golf Club, Avon

Best Live Music Venue

BOP STOP at The Music Settlement, Cleveland

Music Box Supper Club, Cleveland

Brothers Lounge, Cleveland

Best Brewery

Fat Head’s Brewery, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted

Great Lakes Brewing Co., Cleveland

Immigrant Son Brewing, Lakewood

Best Charitable Event

Beck Center for the Arts’ Spotlight Gala, Lakewood

Prayers From Maria’s Sunflower Wine Festival, Rocky River

Providence House’s Deck the House, Cleveland

Shopping

Best Jeweler

Kleinhenz Jewelers, Westlake

Peter & Co. Jewelers, Avon Lake

Sheiban Jewelers, Strongsville

Best Pet Boutique

Luca’s Pet Nutrition Center, Cleveland

Pet-Tique, Cleveland

Style Mutt, Cleveland

Best Florist

Blossom Flower Bar, Lakewood

Precious Petals, Columbia Station

Silver Fox Florist, Westlake

Best Garden Center

Cahoon Nursery, Westlake

Gale’s Westlake Garden Center, Westlake

Petitti Garden Centers, Multiple Locations

Best Wine Store

Proof Liquor Co., Strongsville

Rozi’s Wine House, Lakewood

Vino di Luca, Olmsted Falls

Best Beer Selection

1 Stop Beverage, Avon

Heinen’s, Multiple Locations

Simone’s Beverage, Lakewood

Best Bike Shop

Eddy’s Bike Shop, North Olmsted, Rocky River

Marty’s Cycle Center, Avon Lake

Spin Bike Shop, Lakewood

Best Boutique

Estella Boutique, Westlake

Girl Next Door, Rocky River

Knuth’s, Westlake

Best Men’s Fashion

Ford’s Clothier, Rocky River

Sartorial, Cleveland

Ticknors Men’s Clothier, Strongsville

Best Home Décor

Collected by Clark, Strongsville

Mishi Lifestyle, Lakewood

Wild Iris Home, Avon

Best Health Foods (Retail)

Lucky’s Market, Cleveland

Nature’s Oasis, Lakewood

See You in Health Cafe & Market, North Royalton

Best CLE T-Shirt Shop

CLE Clothing Co., Westlake

GV Art + Design, Avon, Lakewood

Only in Clev, Cleveland

Best Consignment Shop

Common Threads, Brook Park, Fairview Park

Consign Home Couture, Westlake

River Trading Co., Rocky River

Best Antique Shop

All Things for You, Cleveland

CLE Vintage Co., Parma

Second Thyme Around, Olmsted Falls

Best Handmade Retailer

Blended SouthPark, Strongsville

Talents, Avon Lake

The Rift Shop, Olmsted Falls

Best Handmade Market Vendor

Black Dragon Designs, Cleveland

Legacy 93 Vintage, Elyria

Serene Design Co., Cleveland

Children

Best Dance/Theater Instruction

Above the Barre, Berea

Beck Center for the Arts, Lakewood

Dance Lakewood, Lakewood

Best Gymnastics

Above the Barre, Berea

ADMA Dance & Gymnastics, Westlake

Little Stars Gymnastics, Middleburg Heights

Best Music Instruction

Beck Center for the Arts, Lakewood

School of Rock, Strongsville, Westlake

The Music Settlement, Cleveland

Best Birthday Party Location

Little Stars Gymnastics, Middleburg Heights

Malley’s Chocolates, Multiple Locations

Scene75 Entertainment Center, Brunswick

People

Best Chef

Chris Bruder - Square 22 Restaurant and Bar, Strongsville

David “Skippy” Rutherford - Little Cloud Sandwiches, Cleveland

Emily Campion - Birdietown, Lakewood

Best Bartender

Callie Paul - Bartenza, Strongsville

Jeff Gresko - Bistro 83, North Ridgeville

Matt “Chewy” Thompson - Twist Social Club, Cleveland

Best Stylist

Becca Durda - Options Salon & Spa, Fairview Park

Colin Ferek - Deborah Colin Salon & Spa, Strongsville

Louie Leonetti - Illuminate Salon, Lakewood

Best Fitness Instructor

Leland Coffey - Tremont Athletic Club, Cleveland

Jeannie Malloy - Pedal + Power, Cleveland

Maggie Ruper - Cycle Fly, Lakewood

Best Photographer

Kelly Crews Photography, Hinckley

Leigh Roth Photography, Westlake

Tom Apathy Photography, Parma