Cleveland Vegan
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Cleveland Vegan

17112 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH

★★★★★4.7(954 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Lakewood spot has earned its stellar reputation as a destination for thoughtfully crafted vegan cuisine that doesn't feel like a compromise—think gyros and French dips with the same satisfying heft as their non-vegan counterparts, plus Caesar salads with vegan dressing that tastes indistinguishable from the original. Beyond the impressive kitchen, they've created a genuinely welcoming atmosphere where families linger over overnight oats and coffee, pastries in hand, making it the kind of place regulars visit repeatedly and even order takeout from when they're craving that specific comfort. It's the rare restaurant where both dedicated vegans and curious newcomers leave equally impressed by the food and the care that goes into every dish.

What to expect

Traditional drinksSlow sitLight foodSpecialty drinksPastriesMeetingsFamily friendly

Google Reviews

caleigh Kinney
★★★★★3 months ago

I could not be more pleased with this spot. I’ve been here 3 times now in the past several months. Everything is incredible. Their overnight oats, grilled cheese (best veggie filled tomato soup I’ve ever had, arguably best tomato soup I’ve ever had) their slammer bowl, lentil patties, my partner loves their breakfast burrito and their cinnamon roll is out of this world. I enjoy the grounding environment and warm and generous staff, I’d love to work there if they’re hiring that’s how much I love it! Try it out and you won’t be disappointed :)

Stacy Perry
★★★★★5 months ago

We have not had vegan food before and this restaurant has such amazing food. I had a Caesar Salad and everything was vegan, even the Caesar dressing......and it tasted exactly like a regular Caesar salad. Everyone enjoyed immensely. Great wait staff and a beyond memorable time.

Ron Thomas
★★★★★6 months ago

Visited for dinner with the wife on a Thursday night, I usually get the nachos which are pretty good but this time I got the seitan french dip, and wow - it was excellent, particularly the mushroom(?) broth. I also got the Tofu BBQ wings and those were really good as well. Great experience, friendly service, dining area can get loud but it’s usually manageable, highly recommend.

Bela Lopez
★★★★★6 months ago

This spot never disappoints. We visit often—and even order takeout—because nowhere else in Cleveland comes close to offering vegan and gluten-free dishes as flavorful and satisfying as those from Cleveland Vegan. We’ve tried other vegan restaurants, but none compare when it comes to taste, portion size, and value. The fried “chicken” sandwich and burrito are my personal favorites—especially if you add the poutine fries inside the sandwich. It’s an absolute flavor bomb! The Big Breakfast Sandwich is also delicious, though it could use just a touch more flavor to really make it pop. And if you’re craving pancakes, do yourself a favor and try the chocolate apple pecan stack—there’s truly nothing like it. To top it off, the staff are always warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind. Bonnie and Lianna, in particular, are wonderful—sweet, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. Cleveland Vegan is easily one of our favorite spots in the city.

G Rob
★★★★★6 months ago

Had a taste for a gyro and remembered where to get one. oh my it was so good, I wanted to take half of it home cause of the size but once I started eating it I ate it all up😉. I got my with a side of cashew cheese sauce and extra tzatziki sauce 🤤. I definitely will be back. So you should Run not Walk and get you one !!!

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