Located across the Canadian border, between Pennsylvania and Ohio states lies the gorgeous city of Cleveland. As the second-largest city in the U.S state of Ohio, the “Forest City” is home to approximately 400,000 people with about 50 percent of their population identifying as Jewish, thus following the kosher diet. Following the diet and finding suitable food options shouldn’t be a hassle–the good news is, the streets of Cleveland are home to a wide range of kosher restaurants for your comfort and simplicity. In fact, with such a strong Jewish population in Cleveland, eating kosher should be the most exciting experience of all! Read more to find out the best kosher restaurants in Cleveland, Ohio.
1. Bar Sushi
When doubles as art, you know it’s gonna be good
Posted by Bar Sushi on Thursday, 31 May 2018
Located in the Cedar-Green Shopping Plaza is Bar Sushi, a kosher option to fulfil all your sushi cravings! By the time its founder Yoni Amar arrived in Cleveland, the city was already bustling with kosher restaurants serving all types of dishes, except one thing–sushi. The Japanese dish had always been popular not just all over Cleveland, but everywhere in the states. However, it’s only recently that a kosher version was created not just for the Jewish community, but simply for anyone seeking to enjoy good food. Bar Sushi has successfully accomplished the mission, making it one of the top places for sushi in Cleveland at a very affordable price.
Bar Sushi
Address: 14421 Cedar Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121, United States
Webite: Bar Sushi
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri: 11am - 3:30pm; Sat: 10pm - 1:30am; Sun: 12pm - 9pm
2. Kantina
Our entire menu is available for full dining room service, take-out & curb side pick-up! So, stop in or give us a call to place your order, we’re open until 9pm tonight.
Posted by Kantina on Thursday, 20 February 2020
Situated right in the heart of the vibrant University Circle’s Uptown district is Cleveland’s latest kosher restaurant, Kantina. The restaurant’s operations and food preparations are strictly in tandem with the kosher diet. The restaurant creates delicious kosher meals from scratch using only the finest ingredients. The restaurant was initially created following the rise of Jewish students in the University, with about 15 to 20 percent of each class population to be Jewish. Kantina gives the rare opportunity for those following the kosher diet to be able to eat all kinds of delicious meals. From chocolate shakes to hamburgers, to sandwiches, have it all kosher-style at Kantina.
Kantina
Address: 11303 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
Website: Kantina
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri: 11am - 2pm; Sun: 12pm - 9pm (closed on Sat)
3. Issi's Place
Posted by Issi's Place on Wednesday, 5 February 2020
Issi’s Place is your place to be when you’re craving for kosher pizza options where quality and taste is guaranteed. Many locals rave about it as being the best kosher New York-style pizza around! We recommend trying out their double cheese and falafel pizza, a favourite amongst other options in their menu. The restaurant offers take out and dine-in services, although their customers prefer having meals as take-outs. Besides serving pizza, Issi’s Place also offers other brilliant food options such as pasta, sandwiches, salads, and wraps that are just as amazing as their pizzas.
Issi's Place
Address: 14431 Cedar Rd, Cleveland, OH 44121, United States
Website: Issi’s Place
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 10am - 8pm; Fri: 10am - 2:30pm; Sun: 11am - 8pm (closed on Sat)
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4. Jade Chinese Kitchen
Posted by Jade Chinese Kitchen on Thursday, 29 November 2018
Jade Chinese Kitchen is a kid-friendly kosher restaurant in Cleveland serving up Asian food, specifically Chinese cuisine. Americans and casual Chinese food have always had a long and loving affair, and in Jade Chinese Kitchen, you get to experience it guilt-free with a kosher version. The restaurant offers a wide variety of Chinese food options all at a very affordable price. Customers have said that their dishes taste even better than the non-kosher Chinese restaurants, making it a great place to eat for not only those following the kosher diet but the general community!
Jade Chinese Kitchen
Address: 14421 Cedar Rd, Cleveland, OH 44121, United States
Website: Jade Chinese Kitchen
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 2pm and 4pm - 9pm; Fri: 11am - 2pm; Sun: 11:30am - 9pm (closed on Sat)
5. The Bagel Shoppe
Editor’s Note: This establishment is permanently closed.
Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries traditionally eat a variety of bread as their daily consumption, making it a huge deal in their culture. The Bagel Shoppe prides itself on its kosher varieties of bread, including New York-style bagels, spreads, danishes, and pastries, including the warmest golden batches of challah bread freshly prepared for your ultimate satisfaction. The owner, Paci Elbaum aims to give The Bagel Shoppe a very New York feel, with a cafe setting serving long hours of good food.
The Bagel Shoppe
Address: 1982 Warrensville Center Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121, United States
Website: The Bagel Shoppe
Opening hours: Mon - Tue: 7pm - 3am; Wed - Thu: 7pm - 4pm; Fri & Sun: 7am - 2pm (closed on Sat)
6. Sababa Cuisine
Editor’s Note: This establishment is permanently closed.
Sababa Cuisine is a quaint little kosher restaurant that would remind you of a Middle Eastern restaurant. It is strategically located on the corner of Cedar and Green, making it highly accessible. The menu itself offers an eclectic mix of different kinds of cuisines, including Japanese dishes such as teriyaki chicken and yakisoba noodles, Chinese dishes such as lo mein and rice platters, and Middle Eastern/Mediterranean dishes such as falafel and grilled chicken with herbs.
Sababa Cuisine
Address: 14417 Cedar Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121, United States
Website: Sababa Cuisine
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri: 11am - 2pm (closed on Sat)
7. Kinneret Kosher Pizza Restaurant
Craving a piece of pizza or two? Come on over to Kinneret Kosher Pizza Restaurant. The restaurant is located right in the heart of the Cleveland Jewish community, making it very strategic for kosher followers alike. Their pizzas are known to be thick, crispy and topped with generous amounts of toppings and delicious kosher cheese, all at a very reasonable price. They also offer a traditional Jewish snack, Knish, that is rarely found anywhere else. The restaurant may often appear crowded, but that’s how you know Kinneret Kosher Pizza Restaurant does not play when it comes to taste!
Kinneret Kosher Pizza Restaurant
Address: 1869 S Taylor Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118, United States
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11:30am - 7pm; Fri: 11:30am - 3pm; Sat: 10:30pm - 12am
8. Arova
Located in South Elucid, Arova aims to bring the vibrant flavors of Israel down to Cleveland, Ohio. Prepare yourself to hop on a gastronomical adventure to the Middle East through the unique flavors of shawarma, falafel, schnitzel, kebabs and many more! Our tastebuds can’t lie, and their food does make you feel like you just stepped inside an Israeli shawarma restaurant. Arova’s owner, Dan Kaminski moved from Israel to Cleveland’s Cedar and Green roads approximately eight years ago and felt right at home due to its thriving Jewish community, thus motivating him to open up this kosher restaurant which became a success soon. Skip the plane out to Israel, just stop by for a quick order at Arova!
Arova
Address: 14483 Cedar Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121, United States
Website: Arova
Opening hours: Sun - Fri: 12pm - 10pm (closed on Sat)
Eat healthy kosher food in Cleveland
Following a kosher diet may seem challenging when visiting cities that aren’t majority filled with the Jewish community, but not here at Cleveland, Ohio! The “Forest City” welcomes you to hop on a gastronomical venture filled with the most high-quality and undeniably delicious food from all kinds of cuisines to entice your tastebuds. Whether you identify with the kosher diet or not, its no arguing that these dishes are simply to die for. Don’t believe us, check it out for yourself?
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