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56 West
Categories: Restaurants Burgers Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants Buffets Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, Buffets [Edit]
16300 Detroit AveLakewood, OH 44107
(216) 226-0056
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 4 pm - 9:30 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 10:30 pm
Sun 9 am - 2 pm
Sun 2 pm - 9 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Hipster, Trendy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
35 reviews for 56 West
Review Highlights
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"The sweet potato fries were a real treat & the fried..." In 5 reviews -
"...some kinky names (Friends with Benefits, Italian Lover, etc." In 5 reviews -
"...under $10) and the Beautiful sunrise burger I ordered was..." In 3 reviews
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35 reviews in English
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Review from Russa w.
I love their "Pajama Brunch".....I mean, buffet style brunch with an omelet bar...were you are encouraged to wear your pajamas?! sold.
The buffet is set up by the front entrance, and kinda wraps around the kitchen area. There is a spot to order custom omelets with a ton of options! The buffet is awesome! It usually consist of a fresh fruit salad, a dessert (apple crisp today), french toast, pancakes,peaches, grits, eggs Benedict, sausage gravy and biscuits, baby sausage patties and crispy bacon! I am pretty sure there are more choices but I cant seem to remember them.....All of this, as much as you want for $8.56?! Probably one the best brunch deals around!
The decor is cute, kinda seems like they tired a little too hard to be trendy, but meh, the food is super good and relativity inexpensive, and the service is on point with refills and removing used buffet plates!
They has have a full beer/drink list! -
Review from Anna L.
4/11/2012 1 Check-in Here
Went for lunch with my boyfriend the other day. We were the only people in there. In every way I thought the place very below average and generally unspecial. There are so many places I like more in the area, so I highly doubt we will go back.
I went to use the bathroom right as we walked in and noticed immediately the bathroom was very dirty. I have seen cleaner gas station bathrooms! Normally this fact would have caused me to leave, but 56 West had been our third choice that day and we were actually frustrated about just finding somewhere to have lunch already, and we were actually using a gift certificate.. so I let it slide.
The service was mixed. The poor girl was nice enough and eager, but lacked in knowledge of the menu and had to run back and forth asking questions, no issue there bc she may have just been new.. but if that was the case, it doesn't seem like they trained her at all.
My boyfriend wanted goat cheese on his side salad and they started to say they wouldn't do that, that that was only for their entree salads ...then the guy came back and said fine that it'll be 1$ extra. We never mind up-charges for things customized a bit but they whole conversation that it took to get that was a bit weird.
When the food came and it was really good. I had the philly cheese steak and he had the burger. Both were very good. The fries were also excellent. But.. I had a huge amount of trouble eating and enjoying this delicious cheesesteak due to the plate it was brought out on. They serve their food on flat metal pans covered with paper. That would be acceptable for pizza or some other foods, but it made eating the cheese steak very tough. The paper became soggy very quickly and was actually ripping every time I attempted to cut into my fork and knife cheesesteak. It was pretty gross and I kept having to pick bits of shrively paper off my fork and out of my food.. with every bite I was never sure if I was eating paper or not with my sandwich.
Also we were trying to have a conversation at the table and the waitress was doing busy work hovering right around us the entire time. We kept lowering our voices and pausing, but she did not seem to get it. Did I mention we were the only people in the restaurant? It was just awkward.
All is all, not a fan at all.
(The only reason they got 2 stars not 1 star is because the food was actually really good, and the waitress was friendly despite being inexperienced as a server.) -
Review from Rach A.
Cleveland, OH
4/10/2012
I really enjoy this place when they cook the food thoroughly. I have been there a few times and ordered sweet potato fries and they are never cooked all the way. I am not sure why? Maybe they make them fresh and don't know how long to cook them?
The staff is never consistent, I think they have a high turn over rate. However, all of the staff I have encountered has been beyond helpful and sweet as pie.
I wish they would reform their menu and add some new items to help spice it up a bit. -
Review from Kelli C.
Westerville, OH
4/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
I like that their sandwiches come out with a giant knife in them. I have no idea how to explain the feel of this place. Kind of garage meets "I used to be a mom n pop store". I expected a better beer menu and the food was a little too cute. The names of entree's were phrases. If you scrape off all the pretense or whatever that "I'm too cool" vibe is, you actually have a nice place. The food is really good. There are two areas that they call "sitting in the window" (exactly what it means) and quality service. It's worth a stop in.
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Review from Megan G.
3/11/2012
I went here for a second time last night with a group of 18. It's a smaller place so I was worried when I'd called to make a reservation for but they didn't bat an eye, even when I asked for separate checks! My first time here was back in October and I'd had the veggie burger, Fresh & Pure which was tasty and this time I got Friends With Benefits. By the way -- LOVE the burger names! FWB was really good! Their salad dressing was also great. My only disappointment was that they only serve beer. The service was attentive and the prices are really great for such a trendy-looking place. The biggest surprise was when my huge party was walking out the door. The manager (may have been the owner?) stopped me and gave me a $10 gift card for bringing in so many people. It's clear how much customer service means to him and for that alone I will continue to come back over and over again.
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Review from Gini J.
12/17/2011
56 West is a cute, slightly trendy burger joint in Lakewood that would be much better if they'd just learn not to overcook the meat. Both my husband's burger and my ahi were cooked way too long tonight.
The names of the menu items are more than a little twee, but the combinations are tasty and clever. Our server was friendly and attentive, and the dining room is pleasant and quiet. It's worth noting that they serve only beer, not wine. Though it has some limitations, 56 West is a decent place to grab a sandwich. -
Review from Sarah Z.
Cleveland, OH
9/19/2011
Meh really sums it all up.
My fiance and I stopped in here on a Saturday evening to grab a quick bite to eat. It was very nondescript. We had to get our order takeout because whatever potpourri in there was making me nauseous from allergies and the fiance a headache. So thumbs down there. The food wasn't super fast.
The food was decent I suppose. The burgers were overcooked (shock of the century as burgers are always overcooked). The salad was fine but then again for the price it should have been. The fries were on the nondescript side.
I don't think we will be returning anytime soon. If we are going to spend 20 dollars on a couple of hamburgers we would rather go to brown bag burger. -
Review from Jordan T.
Lakewood, OH
10/4/2011
This is a great burger and fry trendy-style restaurant. Both the burgers and fries are delicious. I just hope that stupid McDonalds they're going to build across the street doesn't ruin their business and/or view out the front windows.
My wife and I went here one night, and it happened to be May 6th. We both got burgers for only 56 cents each! I'll be eating here every May 6th as long as they're around. -
Review from leah s.
Akron, OH
7/6/2011
A Sunday drive up to Cleveland with plans that got changed helped us end here. If you aren't paying attention it's pretty easy to miss and let me say, that would be said!
It's a small place with friendly service. The decor is plain but that's fine when you just want to get something in your belly. Also parking seemed easy enough on the street and I do believe there is a lot in the back.
Since we got there on a Sunday around 1 they were doing their lunch menu and also there brunch buffet. With the sight of eggs benedict on the way to the table I picked the buffet. Not the best idea. Everything on my plate was cold which put a huge damper on that. BUT, everything was still amazing. If it was 10AM and this stuff was warm this would easily be the best brunch buffet I've had. (and i've had them all over the us)
So, I ended up ordering off the menu and getting a chicken sandwich. AMAZING. M fiances burger was equally amazing.
Great service, really good food and nice comfy atmosphere. I'll be back! -
Review from Steph F.
Lakewood, OH
6/27/2011 2 Check-ins Here
We went to 56 West last night for the first time, and I have to say that Kevin G.'s review is spot on. I really liked the interior -- classy, but casual, and the decor was neither overwhelming nor simple. A perfect reflection of (and complement to) the food. It was 7:30 on a Sunday night and there weren't many other patrons in the dining room, so we were seated right away.
Much like my first visit to Sweet Melissa's, I wanted to order everything on the menu. The dishes had some kinky names (Friends with Benefits, Italian Lover, etc.), but it made ordering fun. Our waitress was very friendly and answered all my questions honestly. And her recommendations matched my appetite exactly. I settled on the Hidden Desire salad (an Asian-inspired dish) and added the sesame-crusted ahi tuna (rare). The salad was a really nice-sized portion for the money (ended up being $12 once I added the tuna). I thought the $12 would prove to be expensive at first, expecting a smaller, artfully presented salad with a few well-placed slices of tuna. But the salad was almost overflowing on my plate and the tuna steak was a really great size, larger than what I've bought for myself at Giant Eagle. And it was GOOD.
After reading such great things about the burgers, I do sort of regret not getting one. But that's okay. We will definitely be going back soon. -
Review from Mike I.
Lakewood, OH
9/18/2011
Burgers, burgers, burgers, burgers, burgers...
That's pretty much all I can think of about this place. It is local, quaint, friendly, but a pretty limited menu. Some upscale appetizers, salads...and burgers. I am probably exaggerating but I am just going off my memory here. The burgers are delicious, though, really tasty and good variety. I'll keep going back as long as they keep serving up tasty burgers. -
Review from Caressa M.
San Francisco, CA
1/13/2012
Love, love, LOVE this place! The food, the service, the atmosphere! The only thing I don't love is that they don't serve wine, but I understand the whole liquor license thing and they make up for it by having a great beer selection. Go to this wonderful place and enjoy for yourself!!!
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Review from Kevin G.
Lakewood, OH
10/23/2010 ROTD 12/3/2010
I'm surprised to see that 56 West hasn't received better reviews. I've been a regular here since it opened, and I have never had a bad experience there.
It's hard to take a simple concept like burgers and salads and make it impressive, but 56 West has given these traditional American staples a new image and feel. A contemporary, yet intimate atmosphere combined with an innovative, inuendo-laced menu make eating burgers and fries seem like the trendy thing to do.
When I have a taste for a burger and I want to go somewhere local, I have a few choices. I can go to 5 Guys Burgers and Fries and read the ultra-positive, self indulgent reviews and newspaper articles they have used as wallpaper while I wait 20 minutes for a greasy burger indistinguishable from the ones they sell at Steak-n-Shake for half the price. I can also go to 56 West, where they offer creative daily and weekly specials using locally purchased and organic ingredients as well as a menu that features a "build your own" concept which ensures that there will always be something new to try. For $7-10, I would go to 56 West every time!
Some of the reviews have mentioned the owner as coming across as "grumpy" or "odd." The truth is he is an experienced restaurateur who has been in the food game a long time, and he always makes time to stop and chat for a few minutes when I see him. He once explained that his service philosophy is to treat your customers like friends, and your employees like family. This helps create a fun, relaxed atmosphere, evidenced by their birthday celebrations for patrons and the pajama brunch.
There are few places where you can get creative, high-concept food for such reasonable prices. The Pure Pleasure is a unique appetizer, and the Friends with Benefits and Beautiful Sunrise are solid burger choices if you're not in a creative mood or can't decide on one of your own. The baguette is usually the best bread choice for the sandwiches. The steak and tuna entrees are good as well, especially with the Caesar salad and Menage-a-Trois potato casserole.
To help ensure quick service and high quality food, try going during off hours. Like some of the other neighborhood restaurants in Lakewood, they have a small kitchen and the place can get a little cramped at times which might affect your experience. Regardless of when you go, you can be sure there is nowhere else offering this many options for burgers with this kind of value. -
Review from Emily C.
Lakewood, OH
3/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
Brunch for under $7.56 that includes a buffet with biscuits and chorizo sausage gravy, build your own omelet, strata, pancakes and French toast, assorted breakfast meats and fresh fruit. Keep in mind you are welcome to wear pajamas to brunch!
I'm a fan of the "friends with benefits" burger with sweet potato fries. They have a pretty tasty dinner entree with a large salmon filet (you may pick your glaze and side options).
The atmosphere is casual and prices are inexpensive. Staff is usually friendly. It's a smaller space with under 20 tables and there's normally plenty of parking available in the lot behind the restaurant. -
Review from Lynne B.
8/11/2011
What I like about this place is the food is fresh. It's mostly burgers, sandwiches and salads and the flavor combinations are delish. I've been waited on by 3-4 servers at different times and they've all been friendly and attentive. They also try to buy local ingredients and support local orgs like City Fresh, which is a plus.
Listed in: Eat Here and Be Happy
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Review from elton d.
Cuyahoga, OH
12/8/2011
This a small hidden place on Detroit ave in Lakewood. The decor is a little "sharp edges" but the food...oh well!
My favorite , burger and tapenade. I hear they buy everything fresh and from top suppliers. The bread comes from one of the best bakeries around.
My son loves the sweet potatoe fries. -
Review from Greg F.
Cleveland, OH
2/19/2012
My wife and I visited for Brunch on a Sunday. It's only $8.56 for a decent selection of pancakes, french toast, eggs benedict, sausages, biscuits and gravy, and even build-your-own omelets. Decent selection and quality for the price. I would definitely go back.
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Review from Dominic T.
Cleveland, OH
9/29/2010
I went to 56W to meet up with a friend for lunch. I can't name anything I didn't like - GREAT food, great menu/selection, friendly, out-of-the-way service, very affordable prices, hip decor, what's not to love?
I had one of their famous gourmet burgers (about $9), a 'make your own' with good quality beef, great hearty fresh bakery bun, their house-made chipotle sauce, fresh avacado, and a side of sweet potato fries. The quality of the ingredients were great, the food was well prepared, and the food arrived quick and right from the kitchen.
My friend ordered their sandwich of the day, a Dr. Pepper infused open-face steak sandwich on the bakery roll with cheese and their house-made horseradish.
With two sandwiches and a fresh (and quickly refilled) cup of coffee, the bill came to only about $25 + tip.
The place is small (one Lakewood storefront for seating, and the adjoining storefront size for the kitchen etc.) so I could see the dining room filling up quickly during weekend dinner service...however there was absolutely no wait around 11:30a-12:30p on a weekday when we went and we could sit where we liked.
My only disappointment was the fact that the staff and other patrons didn't spontaneously break into dance as their short web video had advertised. I was really looking forward to that, despite my lack of skill.
I can't wait to come back, this is definitely one of Lakewood's hidden gems! -
Review from Rob S.
4/29/2011
Really solid, unpretentious place to grab a burger. And it's pretty inexpensive, too -- I mean, for a great burger and sweet potato fries, you pay about as much as you would for Chipotle. Definitely one of the best burgers I've had in Lakewood. I went there for an early lunch, so it was pretty empty -- meaning the service was pretty instantaneous and nice. I totally look forward to going back here and trying the dozen or so specialty burgers they have. I got the Friends With Benefits, with bacon, Havarti and fried onions. Hmm...I'm trying to think of something smart-ass or funny with which to top this review off, but I'm coming up blank. Sorry, y'all.
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Review from Elizabeth B.
Chicago, IL
3/22/2010
Good things about the "Pajama Brunch" at 56 West:
- our wait wasn't ridiculous - about 20 minutes for a group of 5 at 12:30.
- the $7.56 brunch buffet meant that my fiance's brothers could have a pancake eating contest
- fresh fruit, homemade sausage, and made-to-order omelets included as part of the brunch
- a pleasant pajama-clad server
Was it worth it?
- it was freezing in the entrance seating area and freezing in the dining room until someone complained and they jacked the heat up - then we were unpleasantly warm.
- either my coffee or the spoon they put in it tasted like dish soap
- no clear instructions on whether/not you can reuse your brunch plates, so my fiance's brothers were snapped at by the host, referred to in another review as the "weird dude who walked around and seated people" whose "demeanor...may be concealing a hidden evil". (best review ever)
I was the only one out of our group who ordered off the way-too-cutesy menu, and while I was pleased with my choice, I'm not sure I was really 'pleased' with my meal. I ordered the B.E.L.T. - a BLT with "spicy arugula lettuce", oven-roasted tomato, a fried egg, bacon, and herbed mayo on a baguette. This sandwich was literally 4-5 inches tall - not a chance of biting through it without Jaws's metal teeth. I ate it with a knife and fork, enjoying the over-hard egg, bacon, and herbed mayo much more than the soggy tomato and the "arugula lettuce" layer, which was more the latter than the former, at least in taste.
I don't know. I like supporting new neighborhood-y restaurants, and I like what 56 West is trying to do, but I was underwhelmed by their brunch, and the lack of booze means we're unlikely to try it for dinner. Alas. -
Review from Peter W.
6/13/2009
All of a sudden I have been hearing great things about this place, so I made it a point to try it. I am happy to report that upon initial investigation, the hype is worth believing.
I have no idea why a menu made up of pretty standard sounding items (sandwiches, burgers, grilled meat/fish) seemed so extraordinary, but it really did. I suppose it has to do with the expanded types of cheese and homemade sauces. The ribald dish names (menage a trois pomme fromage, friends with benefits) are a cute touch too.
Everything is fresh, and the prices are very good (pretty much everything is under $10) and the Beautiful sunrise burger I ordered was delicious. It was also sloppy, but that doesn't bother me.
The sweet potato fries were VERY good, very sweet with a light touch of a spicy chile rub. And the Instant Gratification cheese fries were very tasty too.
The GF ordered and grilled chicken large plate, which requires you to choose meat, sauce, salad, and carb. The chicken itself was a little bland, but the ground mustard sauce was delicious. I suspect the combinatory nature of the large plates means they could be hit or miss, and not necessarily representative of 56W as a whole.
I really liked 56W, and it's about 2 minutes from home, so I am pretty sure I will be returning with some regularity. If you're in Lakewood and want a great sandwich, it's nice to know there are more options than Melt and Beer Engine. -
Review from Lydia B.
Cleveland, OH
9/3/2010
I've eaten at 56 West several times and love their burgers, sandwiches, and Fresh Fries in particular. Their brunch buffet is also very nice and offers a reasonable selection.
Seating has never been a problem when I've gone there, and the staff is friendly and attentive. The decor is trendy and moody, and the windows in the front are broad and unobstructed. Great casual place for family, friends, or a more intimate setting. -
Review from E P.
New York, NY
8/24/2010 4 photos
Lots of great veg options, although vegan, less so.
I loved the fried pickles with red pepper dipping sauce. Nice and salty and acidic. The veggie burger was also good, with a great bean flavor mixed with grueyere cheese (the bun was a little on the stale side for me, though). The potato pancakes with mozzarella were good but a little flavorless, despite the apple chutney. It needed some sort of sauce on it too.
I didn't care for the onion rings at all. When I read "beer battered" I think lots of batter hugging thick onions. These were very thinly sliced onions drizzled in overly greasy, too crispy slivers of batter. Not my kind of onion ring.
The decor is nice, sort of hipster modern. And the service was very good. Nice big bathroom too. -
Review from Jessica W.
Rocky River, OH
2/9/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Delicious hamburgers, neat ambiance. The food definitely tasted fresh, each ingredient was delicious and complimented the entree. We went for burgers, but the specials that night sounded scrumptious. Will make a repeat visit to try the other dishes, and maybe try out their Sunday pajama brunch. Only complaint is we wished they had beers on tap, though they had a decent bottle selection. There's a parking lot in the back, making parking in Lakewood a cinch.
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Review from Murray R.
8/24/2009
I had the omelette bar on a Sunday morning to go. It does not have a racy name so i dubbed it "Fox in the Henhouse". Very fluffy and filling. I got a side of fruit, toast and home fries. I had to take my meal down to the park to share with my dog. So i can't vouch for the service, other than it was damn quick. But the wife has eaten there and says the servers are nice. So nice in fact, that the reason we were there that morning was to drop off a tip from the last time she ate there. The server never got it as it did not show up on the credit card statement. So make sure your server gets their tip, because management is a bit shady and will just shovel receipts into the drawer.
Listed in: Le Quood
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Review from Michael B.
Cleveland, OH
2/12/2011
I found this restaurant on the list from Cleveland Independents, and wasn't disappointed. My friend and I both ordered entrees from the menu (skipping the pajama brunch since this was our first visit.), and thoroughly enjoyed the meal, service, and price. We will definitely be going back to try other items from the menu.
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Review from Denise Y.
3/21/2010
Took a detour here after finding out the wait at Melt was 2 hours. Ordered the Beautiful Sunrise burger (burger w/ pancetta, fried egg, cheese-subbed gruyere in for american cheese) which was good except i think it would've been better if the egg wasn't overdone (read: no runny yolk after biting in) but that's a personal preference. Unfortunately, I probably had the best food out of my party and everyone ordered something different (philly steak and BELT sandwiches). I do have to say the fries with garlic aioli are really good and probably the most outstanding part of the meal.
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Review from Rick F.
Cleveland, OH
12/28/2010
I had the 'Friend With Benefits' burger with Sweet Potato fries & the fried pickles. The burger was really good and was presented beautifully. It's a nice sized burger, so that alone made me happy. The sweet potato fries were a real treat & the fried pickles were to die for! The included red curry dipping sauce suited it well. The service was fairly fast & pleasant. I had no complaints. I will definitely be coming back to 56 West because their menu is filled with quality ingredients & it sparks interest. The quality of ingredients used is a highlight of 56 West.
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Review from Ryan D.
New York, NY
7/16/2009
Sorry - one thumb down for the massively overcooked burger, and another thumb down for the ridiculous names they give every item on the menu.
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Review from Alexa P.
Norcross, GA
3/16/2010 1 photo
Oh my Lord, I cannot say enough good things about this place. Decided to take a chance after seeing lots of other decent reviews here on Yelp, and it did not disappoint. That might be the most fun, original meal that I've had in a month, at hands-down the best price I've paid for one in 6 months. Our waiter was very cheery and helpful (sidenote: the manager seems to be a little overbearing and gruff, but I won't let that affect this great meal). Can't wait to try their Pajama Brunch.
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Review from richard g.
Westlake, OH
6/14/2009
Well. once again I find myself in the minority when it comes to reviewing a restaurant. Six of us had "dinner" here last Friday night. We were seated promptly and our waitress arrived to take drink orders quickly... so far, so good. I ordered a "thin sliced seared tuna" sandwich on baguette. The tuna was way too fishy tasting, too well done and very disappointing. Everyone else ordered some variation of burger... all of which arrived well-done despite specific requests ranging from rare to medium. The scowling grumpy guy that skittered around the small dining room turned out to be the owner! Our waitress was clearly embarrassed when I asked who he was. All in all .... a disappointing experience.
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Review from Beth T.
Cleveland, OH
11/7/2010
56 West is great for lunch and dinner, but let me tell you -- their brunch is fantastic! 7.99, all you can eat buffet, including an omelet station. French toast, pancakes, eggs benedict, fruit salad, etcetera were all top notch, and I highly recommend it!
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Review from P W.
Cleveland, OH
3/15/2009
I went to 56 West on March 13th, 2009 for Mom's 60th b-day. This type of restaurant is new to Lakewood and unique to the location. My Mom was bummed because they did not have wine. The beer list was decent. There was a weird dude who walked around and seated people. His demeanor was very odd and he may be concealing a hidden evil. My Mom said that he seemed like an alien trapped in a human body. This made me recall the classic movie by John Carpenter starring Rowdy Roddy Piper, They Live. I thought he seemed more like Tom Schimmels from Coven or American Movie. A weird dude in every sense of the word. The server could not have been sweeter and was very attentive to my brother's needs as a vegan. The place reminded me of a Tremont-esque restaurant. The build-a-burger option seemed interesting. I had the flat-iron steak which was ok. My Mom had a 3 cheese potato dish. It was called Menage-a-Trois Fromage Potatoes or something. Not always something you want to hear from your Mom's mouth but oh well. I tried it and it was good. Kind of weird names for the dishes, a lot of sexual innuendos. It was a memorable time for my Mom's birthday celebration.
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Review from Danelle W.
Cleveland, OH
3/14/2009 1 photo
so yummy, so fresh (hence, so yummy). no freezers = ultra-fresh ingredients. this joint is all about local and organic produce, all-natural meats, and breads baked daily. oh, and homemade pickles! prices are totally reasonable for the quality of food and service received. one downside -- it would be nice to have draft beer.
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Review from jodi b.
Brooklyn, OH
7/30/2009
omg - i have never had such bad service in my life. between the grumpy host and the needy waiter, it was amazing that we even got our food. i do recommend the fried pickles - very, very good......but i have never been treated so poorly in a restaurant before. the host looked like he was ready to kill us when we walked in - then motioned for us to sit on the couch while he (i wrongfully assumed) went to clear a table. meanwhile, several other patrons walked in and were immediately seated by the female server (who appeared to be the only normal person working there). the male server was so......odd. everything we asked for (water, ketchup, beer, etc) had to be requested multiple times, however, he seemed to have plenty of time to linger around the table and just stare at us while we ate. the host just walked around the room giving everyone the stink eye - which is a bit awkward. the food was okay - i like the menu a lot and i like that fresh, local ingredients are used - but it was hard to even focus on that when you are completely appauled by the service.
