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Panini's on Coventry
Category: Restaurants Sandwiches Sandwiches [Edit]
1825 Coventry RdCleveland, OH 44118
(216) 321-6444
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
23 reviews for Panini's on Coventry
23 reviews in English
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Review from Rachael N.
Cleveland, OH
11/4/2011
Quantity- good. Quality- meh.
I've only been to Panini's to meet up with friends for drinks, but never for the food. Today was different- why not, let's try the food!
I got the overstuffed cheesesteak- a sandwich with thick white bread, coleslaw, fries, and a little bit of cheesesteak in it. Ummmm. Cool concept, but it was definitely dry. Dry dry dry. Could have definitely used some sauce. I added some spicy Asian rooster sauce- and that did the trick for me.
The fries were soggy, and just overall, I wasn't too impressed. My colleagues felt the same way with their food as well.
Don't get me wrong- the portions were HUGE and we ate our fill. But quality? Ummm...not a fan of the food.... -
Review from Marissa M.
Cleveland, OH
9/14/2011
So let me start off by saying that I am new to the Cleveland area and when you're new you have to go where the few people you know, by proxy, take you to, and now unfortunately I have been to this place twice in the 3 short weeks I have been in your/my city.
This is the type of place I never went to even when I was in college, just not my kinda place, maybe I'm too cool, maybe I'm too snobby, but this place is just too much of a meat market.
If I were like a 20 yr old dude looking for a super drunk girl at midnight to bring home for some questionable late-night hookup, then this would be the place I would go. I have seen too many girls here just sloppy sloppy drunk (even seen a girl puke in the city trashcan just down the street).
That aside, the beer selection isn't so bad for the kinda of place it is, so that makes it a 2 star for me because it at least has that going for it.
I did make the unfortunate mistake of eating here once. I don't eat meat so the salad and black bean burger were my only options. The salad was very sad and the bbb was definitely some sort of frozen restaurant depot or something of that sort.
overall, this just isn't my kinda place, if it's yours I don't judge you -
Review from Chris L.
Naperville, IL
1/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
Well, it's bar food, so don't expect Tiramisu after you have your seafood bisque. FWIW, this mirrors the other Panini's locations so you don't have to schlep yourself downtown anymore. French fries in the sandwiches plus a full assortment of brews equals college grade decadence. I tend to frequent here when Tommy's across the street is closed or has a two hour wait.
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Review from Alexander B.
Cleveland, OH
Updated - 7/17/2011
Panini's has a couple things going for it:
- The turkey panini is really delicious. It's basically all I eat there. There is also a turkey BLT wrap that is alright.
- The patio is a bit too sunny in the summer, but still pleasant. They used to have $2 Bloody Marys on Sunday, but that is no more. Too bad.
If you're the kind of person who doesn't like having a TV flickering away over the shoulder of your friend who you are trying to talk to, then this isn't the bar for you - no vertical surface has been left unadorned with some kind of projection.
But if you want to watch a sporting event with a bunch of other people, then this is a nice option. Definitely a huge step up from Winking Lizard across the street.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/16/2011
Panini's has a couple things going for it:
- The turkey panini is really delicious. It's basically… Read more »
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Review from David W.
Cleveland, OH
2/15/2011
They have good food at reasonable prices. The music is very loud. Other than that I would recommend it for a quick bite to eat.
Service was also very good. -
Review from Chris M.
7/31/2010
2.5 stars? I can't believe this place has such low reviews. For a chain restaurant (a local chain!), it has decent food. Overstuffed sandwiches are great. I recently came here for an informational interview (despite already landing a job) and the atmosphere was good. I didn't think the music would be as loud as it was for a Tuesday.
It was pretty desolate though. Drinks are reasonably priced (but I'm used to Chicago prices so for all I know they might not be). No drink specials here though, kind of sad.
Like I said, the food was delicious. Service was really good. -
Review from Chris L.
10/10/2010
Panini's is another Coventry restaurant on my Cleveland Heights Cheap Grub list.
They have two pizza specials. Sundays for football they have $6 one topping pizzas. Then Thursday nights is pizza night again with 1/2 price pizzas.
Now, for the actual experience... I live in the neighborhood and when it comes time to watch sports on Coventry it really comes down to two choices in my mind Panini's or The Lizard. I go for The Lizard most of the time because they have better taps and a lot more bottles. They also have ridiculously addictive popcorn at The Lizard. You find a pretty diverse crowd at Panini's but sometimes it seems that the younger guys are trying a little too hard to be tough. I get a better feeling over at Winking Lizard. It is a bit more relaxed and feels more intimate.
BUT, Panini's has the patio. So for a sunny Sunday afternoon in the fall, there's not much question that Panini's has to be the place. The atmosphere is not exactly relaxing, but it still works.
The only problem with sitting outside is that a lot of times people stand in front of the TVs so you can't see your game unless you're sitting at the bar. Also their choice of what game to put on the loudspeakers seems strange to me. Last weekend the Packers and the Redskins were in OT, but instead they had the 1st quarter of the Titans and Cowboys on the stereo. Now I don't care what your teams are (the Browns were done at this point) but we should be able to agree that OT is more interesting and more deserving of audio than the 1st quarter of just about any game. We asked the server and his answer was "Well that game's almost over." HELLO!?!? McFly?
Our food and drink experience, while nothing spectacular, was pretty good overall. We ordered a pitcher of Blue, because that's their game day special and the nachos. I love nachos. I judge sports bars by their nachos. They were just OK, here. Well, they were good, but very conventional. nothing exciting. On the good side, they were plenty big enough and had lots of cheese. On the bad side, the tomatoes were soggy and mealy and they give a pretty small cup of salsa with the nachos.
Now that I have that off my chest, I would say that if you go to Panini's you should probably try the sandwiches. I have not had one in a long time, but I do remember liking them back in the day. Anyway, that's what the place is famous for, so get a sandwich with fries in it! -
Review from Kaitlin D.
Cleveland, OH
5/8/2011
I finally came here after living so close for so long. It was ok. I didn't eat, so I can't say anything about the food, but the service was acceptable and the patio was pretty nice (now that we have a little bit of a spring going on here in Cleveland). I might go back just to mix up my normal bar routine, especially in the summer when all I want to do is be outside with a cold beer.
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Review from Ferdinand H.
Cleveland, OH
5/13/2009
Well, I can't speak too highly of Panini's... When I went with some colleagues, I found that the food was fair, and the beers standard. Service was reasonably brisk.
The decor was very middle of the road, with standard bar accouterments, TVs, blonde wood... Very generic.
If it weren't for the location, I can't imagine it surviving amidst a plethora of more distinct options. If you're in the neighbourhood, and need a beer, knock yourself out. If you're not, don't take the time to drive, for there is certainly something at least as good much nearer to you. -
Review from Erin P.
Chicago, IL
4/24/2006
Here's an idea! Let's get rid of ALL the independently owned, original, and quirky businesses that used to make Coventry Road a destination. Then we can replace them with bars that are an exact blueprint of the one before it- each vying for the coveted title of bar-with-the-most/biggest-television-sets or
bar-with-800-canned/frozen-sauces-to-put-on-a-chic ken-wing.
Out! Out! Out! Next: a Walgreen's. -
Review from Nate M.
Seattle, WA
10/5/2008
I wouldn't really argue with any of details of the negative reviews here. This is a meat market in the evening. It's a generic sports bar.
But did any of these people have a sandwich here? Seriously - Fries + coleslaw + fried whatever (turkey, roast beef, egg, etc) = one good sandwich. I love mixed up food and I love Panini's sandwiches. Ignore the crowd, sneak up to an empty spot at the bar and order a sandwich. You won't regret it.
BTW - if anyone knows a place that puts fries and slaw on a sandwich in Seattle, please let me know. I miss these sandwiches. -
Review from Joseph F.
1/26/2010
I love this place!
it has everything:
1. Amazing food. Seriously, the sandwiches are fantastic...I've never thought to order anything else because they're just so good. The portion sizes are pretty generous too and prices are reasonable.
2. Cheap drinks. They always have some sort of beer or drink special of some sort, and it's not like a "$5.00 for a beer" special either...
3. TVs galore--it's a great place to watch sports because they have tons of big TVs that are visible all throughout the restaurant.
I took 'em down one star because service can be spotty at times and the seating is a bit uncomfortable. Don't get me wrong, though, this place is great! -
Review from Jen M.
Cleveland, OH
9/3/2010
Typical Panini's...nice outdoor patio, okay food, spotty service. This bar attracts a younger crowd (mid 20 somethings) especially during Football season. There was a slew of OSU fans. Unless you want to relive your college years on a Saturday afternoon/evening, pick another bar! Cornhole on the back deck.
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Review from Thomas Awesome G.
Cleveland, OH
6/4/2008
Beer, food, service, atmosphere: generic, generic, generic, generic.
Nothing about Panini's is bad... but nothing's really all that great either. The only saving grace is the patio on a nice summer's day.
Also, Pistol's right... Post 9 pm it's a total post-undergrad skeeve-fest. -
Review from Ermelinda C.
Chicago, IL
8/22/2010
O.K. food, very good sandwiches, great outdoor patio.
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Review from Amy T.
2/18/2009
They have the best French fries in the bar food business. I once ordered them and then ran off to talk to someone else in the bar and almost cried when I realized my fries had been left unattended for 45 minutes. Best fries ever.
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Review from Karen W.
Tempe, AZ
8/25/2009
Mm overstuffed sandwiches. Ever wanted a sandwich on fresh cut bread that is filled with meat, coleslaw, tomatoes, cheese and fries? Then look no further. Quite tasty, although I do wish the coleslaw were a bit more flavorful. Boneless wings are just so-so, they basically taste like mini chicken nuggets coated with wing sauce.
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Review from james w.
7/19/2008
went back to panini's recently after a multi-year hiatus due to moving out of state. i was never that wild about it, unless it was 2:00 a.m., i was wasted, and had a hankering to get some eggs.
i have to say, though, the panini sandwich has saved my life. if you've never had it, imagine a big sandwich - turkey, ham, corned beef, egg, whatever - with a side of coleslaw and french fries ALL ON THE SANDWICH. it sounds nasty, but it's pretty damn good after 12 or 14 beers and has, on occasion, been the only thing that could stop the world from spinning.
not a spot i ever really just hung out in all night, but, when it came to coventry, was a nice alternative to the lizard. -
Review from Michael G.
Cleveland, OH
5/18/2011
If you're not watching the game, your money is better spent elswhere.
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Review from Kevin N.
1/10/2006
It's a sports bar that caters to the college and graduate student crowd. Does anything more really need to be said about it? For some people, this may be the best bar ever. Me? I'm looking for something a bit more original when I can go out. I can yell, watch sports, and drink beer at home. Okay, I don't own a TV, nor do I have any beer in my fridge, but I can still yell!
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Review from Melissa S.
Chicago, IL
8/17/2007
Panini's is not supposed to be some posh hipster place, it is a sportsbar. As a sportsbar, these are the things I look for: giant TVs, cleanliness, lots of dark wood, a jukebox with current hits and tons of sing along classics for when there are no sports events going on, cheap pitchers of beer, and greasy yet yummy bar food to cure and/or prevent hangovers. Panini's succeeds in all of these areas, thus the 4 stars. There is even a TV in the girls bathroom for when you are waiting in line - sheer genius. Plus, if you become a regular, the owner and staff will treat you with respect....i.e. they will remember you and serve you first when it is crowded! This place was my law school version of cheers, and there is nothing better than a panini sandwich stuffed full of delicious fries and cheesy goodness when you are drunk on cheap beer.
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Review from Lei L.
Cleveland, OH
4/22/2006
Panini's offers pretty tasty food and a sports bar like atmosphere. There are some 6 plasma televisions surrounding the bar island, which has a good selection of alcohol. The place definitely doesn't feel original and is a little sterile for a cozy bar/tavern type of feel, but they will have your typical bar food. Be aware that they do not have desserts.
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Review from J L.
Cleveland, OH
4/2/2007
Service is good, beers on tap are okay, food is really pretty awful. I like the idea of the nice outdoor patio on Coventry but beyond that there is no reason to go here!
