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Let’s Grab Some Breakfast
I mentioned brunch in the last post, but here are a places we specifically like for breakfast and have become staples for us on weekends. The earlier you go, the less chance for waiting, but aside from one time we’ve never had much of a problem finding a seat. I’ll list them in order of size from small to…well, bigger.
Lucky’s Cafe
777 Starkweather Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 622-7773
Hours: Breakfast, lunch and brunch daily from morning to night according to the website. Breakfast starts at 9a; Lunch at 11a. Sat./Sun. brunch 9a – 2p.
Prices: Subject to change and they change with the seasonal menu. It’s a bit pricey for breakfast with plates running from $8–10, but I did get egg and bacon on a bagel for around $5. Plenty of pastries and breads for much less as well. We love the spot and the tasty eats so we think it’s worth it!
Reservations: No, but I’d get there early, or late because the place is small and the line gets long.
Date of visit: Multiple, but last one was Saturday, June 28, 2008
Called ahead: No
High Chairs: They had two that I saw. We were without Grady on this particular visit, however there were a couple of families there. Not all the tables are suitable to put a high chair next to them, but there were a number of spots that could work.
Changing Tables: Not sure–have to post back on this.
Kids plates: Sides can be ordered and the kitchen always seems friendly with special requests. Plenty of breads and pastries as well.
Other notes: While many probably couldn’t take their family of 5 there regularly for breakfast, the food and atmosphere is, in my opinion, worth the extra cash. Plus it’s a true gem in the renaissance that is Tremont. And we love to support local so we’ll keep coming back. Oh, and the homemade jam rocks!
West Side Market Cafe
1995 W. 25 St.
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 579-6800
Hours: Monday-Tuesday 7a–4p; Wednesday-Saturday 7a-9p; Sunday 9a-3p.
Prices: Breakfast, $2.50-11; apps and sides, $3-7; soup and salads, $1.75-8.25; sandwiches, burgers and wraps, $5-7.50; entrees, $8.50-11.50.
Reservations: No
Date of visit: Multiple but last was Thursday, July 31, 2008
Called ahead: No
High Chairs: Yes
Changing Tables: No
Kids plates: Kitchen always accommodates things like “one pancake and a sausage link.”
Other notes: Great breakfast food with fresh ingredients. It’s not a huge spot, but we always find room even when it seems pretty busy. Quick service, loud, but pleasant bustling which is always great eye-candy for the kids. And it helps when they decide to let out a little loudness of their own.
Grumpy’s
2621 W. 14th St.
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 241-5025
Hours: Monday 7a-3p; Tuesday-Thursday 7a-9p; Friday 7a-10p; Saturday 8a-10p; Sunday 8a-3p.
Prices: Breakfast, $3-8; starters, $3-8; lunch menu, $5-9; dinner menu, $5-14; brunch menu (Sunday for sure, don’t know about the rest of the week), $5-9.
Reservations: No
Date of visit: Multiple but last was on a Sunday in June.
Called ahead: No
High Chairs: Yes
Changing Tables: No
Kids plates: Another very accommodating kitchen for special requests.
Other notes: Plenty of room for larger groups. Food is great and inventive as far as the types of pancakes, omelets and breakfast plates offered. Grumpy’s really takes it to another level. Something to keep in mind: Parties of 6 or more are subject to a policy of ONE check and added 20% gratuity.
Add comment August 7, 2008
Touch Supper Club & Momocho
I’d love to say that I’ll be posting every day, but we’re in the midst of a kitchen remodel (completely gutted the thing and now it’s being put back together) and with working full-time and chasing around Grady there’s only so much time in a day! I’m probably preaching to the choir. However, here are a few more off the list. I’ll try not to go so long between posts, but bear with me.
Touch Supper Club
2710 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 631-5200
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 6p-close; Friday 5p–close; Sunday Brunch 11a-5p
Prices: Apps and salads, $4-12; sandwiches, burgers and pizzas, $7-14; entrees, $9-20. Sunday brunch, $5-10.
Reservations: Yes, but not always necessary.
Date of visit: Sunday • July 20, 2007 (Brunch visit)
Called ahead: No, but I went in and asked if they had high chairs before we all made our way in.
High Chairs: They had at least one and mentioned something about a booster seat as well. We ended up not needing it because Grady fell asleep in the car on the way there and slept through the entire brunch!
Changing Tables: Not sure about women’s, but men’s room did not.
Kids plates: None offered, but tator tots come with each brunch entree. Items can also be ordered a la carte and they offer things like a breakfast pizza. Seems like some items on the dinner menu would work too if you’re looking for a separate meal for the kids.
Other notes: Our waitress was extremely friendly and very welcoming when I told her we had a baby with us. The window booth seat was a perfect spot. Great option for Sunday brunch in general!
Momocho
1835 Fulton Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 694-2122
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 5p–close; Sundays 4p–9:30p; Happy hour + ½ / Tuesday–Friday 5p-6:30p.
Prices: Inexpensive for apps, salads, guacamoles and sides ($5-10 range). Inexpensive to moderate for taquitos and entrees ($10-20 range). I’ll have to post back with a more exact numbers.
Reservations: Yes, and recommended.
Date of visit: Multiple visits
Called ahead: No
High Chairs: Yes
Changing Tables: No, but the bathrooms are singles and there’s plenty of room to spread out if you need to.
Kids plates: None offered. Lots of finger foods and exciting flavors for the little ones to try. On one visit we had Grady and a 11 and 13-year-old and all were pleased with the offerings. Especially the guacamole.
***UPDATE*** Turns out there is a super-secret kids’ menu after all...
Other notes: Everyone at Momocho has always been very accommodating and friendly, the food is fantastic and not your typical Mexican fare as most probably know by now. This is definitely one of our favorite places to dine, and yet another place to help Grady expand his palate!
1 comment July 30, 2008
