2025 Best of the East Winners

FOOD  

Best Restaurant

The Last Page, Beachwood

Best Patio

The Fairmount, Cleveland Heights

Best View

17 River Grille, Chagrin Falls

Best Lunch Spot

Jim Alesci’s Place, Solon

Best Late Night Food

Barrio Tacos, Cleveland Heights, Willoughby

Best Brunch

Brown Barn Tavern, Chardon

Best Organic Food

Sage Karma Kitchen, Willoughby

Best Vegetarian

Aladdin’s Eatery, Multiple Locations

Best Seafood

Hook & Hoof New American Kitchen and Cocktail, Willoughby

Best Sushi

Pacific East Japanese Restaurant, Cleveland Heights, Woodmere

Best Steak

Heritage Steak & Whiskey, Woodmere

Best Independent Coffee Shop

Heartwood Coffee Roasters, Multiple Locations

Best Quick Bite

Jim Alesci’s Place, Solon

Best Ice Cream

Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream, Multiple Locations

Best Bakery

Evergreen Bakery, Chagrin Falls, Painesville

Best Donut

Biagio’s Donut Shop & Pizzeria, Eastlake

Best Smoothie

Be Smoothie Cafe, Willowick

Best Pizza

Geraci’s, Multiple Locations

Best Burger

Pub Frato Gastropub

Chagrin Falls, Painesville

Best Wings

Knock Off’s Pub & Grub, Willoughby

Best Mexican

Cilantro Taqueria, Multiple Locations

Best Italian

M Italian, Chagrin Falls

Best Chinese

Hunan by the Falls, Chagrin Falls

Best Farmers Market

Heart of Willoughby Outdoor Market, Willoughby

Best Deli

Jim Alesci’s Place, Solon

Best Family Dining

Yours Truly Restaurant, Multiple Locations

SERVICES   

Best Wedding Venue

Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens, Chagrin Falls

Best Day Spa

Reprieve Spa, Chagrin Falls

Best Mani Pedi

Avanti Salon, Chesterland

Best Salon

Avanti Salon, Chesterland

Best Dry Cleaner

D.O. Summers Cleaners, Multiple Locations

Best Senior Living

Ohio Living Breckenridge Village, Willoughby

Best Car Wash

Zappy’s Auto Washes, Multiple Locations

Best Fitness Center

Results Fitness, Mayfield Heights

Best Yoga/Pilates Studio

Flow Yoga Studio, Gates Mills

Best Chiropractor

Code Chiro, Mayfield Heights

Best Interior Design

Heartfelt Home Space, Painesville

ENTERTAINMENT  

Best Happy Hour 

Burntwood Tavern, Multiple Locations

Best Golf Course

StoneWater Golf Club, Highland Heights

Best Live Music Venue

Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland

Best Brewery

Crooked Pecker Brewing Co., Chagrin Falls

Best Charitable Event

Rescue Village’s Woofstock, Russell Township

SHOPPING   

Best Jeweler

Alson Jewelers, Woodmere

Best Pet Boutique

Barktown Willoughby, Willoughby

Best Wine Store

Red, Wine & Brew, Chesterland, Mentor

Best Beer Selection

Red, Wine & Brew, Chesterland, Mentor

Best Florist

Mayfield Floral, Mayfield Heights

Best Garden Center

Lowes Greenhouse, Florist & Gift Shop, Chagrin Falls

Best Bike Shop

Eddy’s Bike Shop, Willoughby Hills

Best Boutique

The Collective Rose, Chardon

Best Men’s Fashion

Ticknors Men’s Clothiers, Beachwood

Best Handmade Retailer

Ohio Artisan Collective, Aurora, Orange

Best Handmade Market Vendor

Chagrin Falls Candle Company, Chagrin Falls, Newbury

Best Home Décor

La Bella Vita, Cleveland, Woodmere

Best Health Foods Retail

SweetBerry Fresh Market, Wickliffe

Best CLE T-Shirt Shop

CLE Clothing Co., Multiple locations

Best Consignment Shop

UpScaleIT, Solon

Best Antique Shop

Antiques & Uniques, Wickliffe

CHILDREN  

Best Dance/Theater Instruction

Fairmount Center for the Arts, Novelty

Best Gymnastics

Eastlake Gymnastics, Eastlake

Best Music Instruction

School of Rock, Highland Heights

Best Birthday Party

Adrenaline Monkey Adventure Park, Warrensville Heights

PEOPLE  

Best Chef

Doug Katz (Zhug), Cleveland Heights

Best Bartender

Jaret Tekavec (Tavern Six), Kirtland

Best Stylist

Lauren Segler (Avanti Salon), Chesterland

Best Fitness Instructor

Josh Mekota (Results Fitness), Mayfield Heights

Best Photographer

GraceHannah Photography, Mentor