The West Side Market

With its origins dating back to 1840 the West Side Market is Cleveland's oldest publicly owned market. This is a staple for locals and a destination for visitors to CLE. Not only will you wander through produce vendors featuring local fare and butchers with the finest cuts, but you can stop at any number of food vendors for a bite to eat before you people watch from the balcony. In the market you can visit

• Steves Gyros | One of the best you'll ever eat. Featured on the Food Network and the Travel Channel
• Noodle Cat | A market version of the down town noodle house. They make cup-o-soup legit.
• Franks Sausage Sandwiches | Sausage on a bun, nuff said.
• Maha's Falafil | They're tucked away, but don't hesitate to venture into this alcove for amazing eats.
• Crepes De Luxe | Crepes...Need I say more?
• All the baked goods....

You can also stop into the Market Cafe for a lazy morning after breakfast or not so morning lunch. Easily overlooked in the crowded culinary scene of Ohio City, this fixture has increasingly joined the farm-to-table and local food movement and improved greatly over the years.

The West Side Market is located at W. 25th and Lorain.