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10 Pizzas in Cleveland You Have To Try

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Cleveland might not be known as a pizza destination like New York and Chicago, but it can hold its own with some of the tastiest pies out there. Here are 10 Pizzas in the Cleveland area that you just have to try.

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A white pizza on an orange table
Bread and cheese on plates on top of an orange table

Cent’s Pizza + Goods

Visit Site | 5010 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44102

As soon as you walk inside you can tell Cent’s Pizza stands out from the rest. Bold orange and wood furniture with a black and white checkerboard floor really pops, combined with their bold branding and you have one photogenic pizza shop. However, that’s not why you go to Cent’s Pizza, you go for the delicious pizza, tasty sides, and Goods shop in front of the store that sells items you don’t see in other Cleveland shops.

I recommend: You can’t go wrong with any pizza, but I prefer the Mr. White pizza. The one thing on the menu that I might be obsessed with is the Wonder Bread with house cultured butter. Holy. Moly. It’s insane how good this bread is. If I could eat it every day, I would. I like to get the bread with a side of Fontina vs. Fontinella cheese. Perfection.

Parking: Street parking is available.

Other details: Take-out, indoor, and back patio seating available. No reservations. A unique gift shop called +Goods is in the front of the shop.

Interior photo of a pizza shop with wood walls, orange furniture, and black and white checkered floor
Potato Pizza at Cleveland's Angelos
Pizza at Cleveland's Angelos

Angelo’s Pizza

Visit Site | 13715 Madison Ave, Lakewood, Ohio 44107

The first time I had Angelo’s Pizza they were catering an event for a release party for a local magazine I helped work on. It was their Baked Potato Pizza and it was love at first bite. This pizza had such a light crisp to its crust, and the flavor was so good. This pizza is filling, too. Just a slice or two and it feels like you ate the whole thing.

I recommend: Baked Potato Pizza, all the way.

Parking: Street parking

Other details: Indoor, bar, and outdoor seating available.

Two pizzas from Cleveland's Citizen Pie

Citizen Pie

Visit Site | Ohio City: 2144 w 25th Street, Cleveland, Ohio Collinwood: 15710 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, Ohio

We were excited to learn this pizza joint was coming to Ohio City with their yummy pies that are baked in front of you within 60 seconds. They also have a very tasty homemade soft serve ice cream I highly recommend it if they have it on the menu when you visit.

I recommend: I love the Cacio e Pepe pizza and their vanilla soft serve. It’s so good!

Parking: Street parking

Other details: Really fun interior design

Citizen Pie Roman Cafe

Visit Site | 2057 E 4th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Roman-inspired Pizza al Taglio (Italian for pizza by the slice) is one of the more unique pizzas on my list. There’s a very specific process they use to bake their pies and its result is one truly unique tasting pizza. The dough is low in gluten and fermented for 72 hours giving it light crispiness to its texture. There sell a combination of basic flavors and more unique combinations. A perfect spot to grab a slice for lunch or get takeout for later as their pizza is perfect for reheating at home.

I recommend: Cheeze, Pepperoni, or Cacio e Pepe are all good choices.

Parking: Various parking garages near E4th Street

Other details: Spacious interior and outdoor seating.

Il Rione Pizzeria

Visit Site | 1303 W 65th St, Cleveland, Ohio 44102

Il Rione Pizzaria is set in a cool, industrial building that has a simple pizza concept. It’s one of the more popular spots on my 10 Pizzas in Cleveland You Have To Try They make a certain amount of dough each day because their process requires a set amount of time. This also means they will sell out and could possibly sell out if you are waiting to order later in the evening. It’s that good. There are three sauces and a handful of topping choices along with a few suggested combos. Don’t sleep on the salads, they are also quite tasty.

I recommend: House Salad (minus sunflower seeds and capers) and you can’t go wrong with a White pizza with sausage or marinara pizza with pepperoni.

Parking: Street parking.

Other details: Indoor, bar, and outdoor seating.

Harlow’s Pizza

Visit Site | 14319 Madison Ave, Lakewood, Ohio 44107

Harlow’s Pizza… you go there for the very Instagramable look to be delighted in how good their pizza is. Their menu is simple and they bake your pie in front of you in their big oven.

I recommend: The Bianca, Quattro Formaggi, or Salami pizza.

Parking: Street parking is available.

Other details: Small and stylish interior, large outdoor seating area. This is a very unique building that is stylishly decorated inside and out.

Crust Pizza, one of the 10 pizzas in Cleveland you have to try

Crust

Visit Site | Tremont Address: 2258 Professor Ave, Cleveland, Ohio Midtown Address: 3000 St. Clair, Cleveland, Ohio

Well known for their gigantic slices of pizza, Crust is a Tremont staple with delicious pizzas and other Italian fares. (Not kidding about the gigantic slices-they are almost the size of a pizza pie themselves!)

I recommend: A Ceaser Salad, Arancini Bolognese, and Bianco pizza with sausage.

Parking: Small lot next door and street parking.

Other details: Indoor, bar, and outdoor seating. Upstairs is a bookstore.

Pepperoni and Sausage pizza, one of the 10 pizzas in Cleveland you have to try

Dewey’s Pizza

Visit Site | 18516 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, Ohio, and other locations.

Simple pizzas, tasty salads. The best part is watching them make the pizzas while you wait for a table.

I recommend: We always get a 50/50 pizza. Half red sauce with pepperoni, the other half white pizza with sausage. Don’t sleep on the salads, they are top-notch. I always get the Caeser and my husband usually gets seasonal.

Parking: Street parking

Other details: Huge inside seating area. You can watch them make your pizzas here.

Vero Pizza Napoletana

Visit Site | 12421 Cedar Rd, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44106

This is my only east side listing on my 10 Pizzas in Cleveland You Have To Try list because admittedly I don’t get over to the east side very often but this pizza was tasty enough to get on the list. They had a good playlist while we were there, which was great because we did have to wait a long time. Luckily the pizzas were good. We visited pre-pandemic and will likely visit again someday when we’re out east.

I recommend: A Caeser salad and plain cheese, Bianca, or Salumi pizza.

Parking: Small lot in back or street parking.

Other details: Inside and bar seating with limited outdoor seating. The Interior is very small.

Saucey Pizza, one of my 10 Pizzas in Cleveland You Have To Try

Saucy Brew Works

Visit Site | 2885 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, Ohio, and other locations.

They specialize in New Haven-style pizza or pizza, but we just get their white sauce with sausage, and its: ‘s chefs kiss: They have great garlic knots, too.

I recommend: We get customized pizza with white sauce and sausage. However, while you’re here, you should also try the Mac & Cheese and Saucy Bread. Good stuff!

Parking: Street parking. Pay lot at neighbor Church & State accessible via Church Avenue.

Other details: Huge interior with lots of seating, bar seating, and large outdoor seating area. Walk up stand on Detroit Avenue for slices.

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Bonus Spot: City Slice

Visit Site | 12021 Lorain Ave Cleveland, Ohio 44111

I know I said 10 Pizzas in Cleveland you’ve got to try, but I had to add this bonus shop to the list. City Slice has only been open a few months now but is easily a new favorite so I had to add it to the list! If you’re looking for a New York City-style slice that is huge, this is your spot. Small indoor eatery with games, ice cream, and more.

If you love pizza and are in the Cleveland, Ohio area you’ve got to try these! Did I not mention your favorite place to get pizza? Let me know in the comments!

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Shop Small in Cleveland This Weekend! (& beyond) Shop Small in Cleveland This Weekend! (& beyond)

To celebrate #smallbusinesssaturday, I’ve updated my huge list of local shops to help you find the best gifts ever this year, plus, you get to help support a small, local business. It’s a win-win. 

Before we get going, if you’re new here, hi & welcome! Don’t forget to follow me at @localloveandwanderlust where I help you discover awesome things to do in Cleveland and beyond. 

Now, to get the list you can find it linked in my bio, or, if you comment “I shop small” I can DM you the link + a list of the Instagram accounts of all the shops listed so you can easily follow them. (If you have a private account send me a DM so I can message you back ☺️)

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🪩 TAG your fave shops to give them extra love

Featured shops in this post: @citygoodscle @oceannejewelry @the_druzy_dreamer @shoresociety @coolworldcle @flowerchildcle @shopbanyantree @homefortheholidayslakewood @theprintshoponwolf 

#thisiscle #shopsmall #shoplocal #cleveland #ohio #locallove #ohiotheheartofitall #clevelandblogger #smallbusiness #supportlocal #clevelandpopupshops #ohioblogger #ontheblog
🎅❄️🎄 Its officially Christmas Bar season 🎅❄️🎄 Its officially Christmas Bar season in Cleveland!

✨Christmas Explosion✨at Rollhouse Mentor’s Bomb Bar is now open!

#hosted | we were invited to a sneak peek at the this over-the-top seasonal bar and It’s a Christmas-lovers dream.

🪩 be sure to follow me at @localloveandwanderlust for more holiday fun, things to do in Cleveland, and awesome travel inspiration 🪩

Christmas Explosion has over 4000 ornaments hang from the ceiling, and every inch of the space is full of holiday decor sure to fill you with a festive feeling.

They have a menu of seasonally-themed cocktails and beer on draft and some other sweet treats. (I had the White Christmas!)

Lots of games set up from shuffleboard, giant tic tac toe, connect four, and Jenga, and lots of space for your friends and fam to hang out, take Christmas themed photos and selfies, and more.

Save & share this post with someone who would love to visit!

The details:
👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly until 9pm, then it’s 21+
📆 Opens on 11/11 - full schedule on their website
📍 7300 Palisades Parkway, Mentor, Ohio 44060

#remarkablelakecounty #mentorohio #thisiscle #ohiotheheartofitall #xmasbar #christmasbar #clevelandthingstodo #popupbar #clevelandblogger #ohioblogger
Try This: A Night Hike 🌙✨🥾 Enjoy the magic Try This: A Night Hike 🌙✨🥾 Enjoy the magic of hiking at night in Lake Metroparks Chapin Forest Reservation. 

(((But first, don’t forget to follow @localloveandwanderlust  where I share more awesome things to do in 📍Cleveland, Ohio, and Beyond ✈️ )))

Complete your evening and have dinner at Biga Wood Fired Pizzeria and a treat at Kirtland Creamery (open till December), both just minutes from the park.

Tag someone you think would enjoy the darkness and sounds of the night along this well-lit, easy-to-moderate hike in NE Ohio, and be sure to save this post to remember to visit, you have from now until mid-March next year!

📍9938 Chillicothe Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094
🌳 Arbor Lane Loop Trail near Hobart Road entrance
🥾 Easy-Moderate, 1.25-mile loop with some uphill walking on compacted gravel/dirt, (Want to find the wooden bridge? Take the connector trail)
⛷Great for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
🔥 On the walk back you may pass a picnic shelter with a fire going near a volleyball court, perfect to get warmed up.
⏰ Dusk till 11 p.m.
📆 Now through mid-March

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✨🍁 Farewell for now, October 🍁✨ It was ✨🍁 Farewell for now, October 🍁✨

It was a good month filled with some new, some old, and lots of fun. A few highlights:

• Hocking Hills during peak fall for the first time 🍂🥾
• Explored lovely waterfalls at Bedford Reservation @clevemetroparks 💦
• Corn & Pumpkins at @szalays_farm_market 🌽🎃
• Lake Erie sunsets 😍
• Fun cookie decorating class with mom
• Found a new hidden gem cocktail bar @the_spirit_roomcle inside @wizbang_circus_theatre on Cleveland’s east side🎪***
• Had so much fun at @enter.otherworld in Columbus
• Fun Halloween cocktails at @blitzenspopupbar 
• Delicious small plates and drinks at @baramazonia that opened in October 🤍***
• My attempt at making a ghost painting on my iPad on the Cleveland Script Sign, inspired by a Reel @thisiscle shared a few weeks ago. (Kinda rushed it, but cute!)

Here’s to lots more fun and adventure in November (and maybe some rest, too 💤)

*** These visits were kindly #hosted by the tagged accounts
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✨UNIQUE THEATRE & COCKTAIL BAR EXPERIENCE✨ Wi ✨UNIQUE THEATRE & COCKTAIL BAR EXPERIENCE✨

Wizbang! Circus Theatre + The Spirit Room is a very unique hidden gem in the Cleveland Heights area, just about 25 minutes east of Downtown Cleveland. #hosted 

I had so much fun during my recent visit that I had to share this interesting space with all of you. (I can’t wait to come back!)

But first, save this post so you remember to visit and be sure to follow @localloveandwanderlust for more adventures in Cleveland Ohio & Travel.

Celebrating its 10th year, the theatre had its beginnings as a pop-up and at the Cleveland Public Theatre. Imagined by Jason & Danielle Tilk (aka Pinch & Squeal) You’ll find a wide variety of acts from circus performances, cocktail choirs, spooky movies, music, and so much more. Plus, the recently opened Spirit Room serves up delicious drinks in a sparkly and vintage-inspired cocktail bar connected to the theatre.

I attended their recent show featuring Dr. Zachariah’s Terrortorium and had an entertaining evening of vintage Halloween & horror clips and movies mixed with some crowd interaction. It was a lot of fun and I highly recommend checking it out. 

There is one more showing of Dr. Zachariah’s Terrortorium coming up this Thursday, October 26th. Seating is limited so check out their website for tickets asap.

P.S. this isn’t a Halloween pop up, but a permanent theater & cocktail bar! Be sure to follow @wizbang_circus_theatre and @the_spirit_roomcle to learn about upcoming events.

Tag in the comments or share with someone who would love this place!

📍2134 Lee Road Cleveland Heights Ohio 44118

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