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West Side Market

1979 W 25th St

Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 664-3386
westsidemarket.com

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Business Description from the Web

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After 85 years, the Market's still going strong and features over 80 vendors selling everything from fresh lamb (Bistricky's) to cigars (Don Pablo). You'll also find herbs, fresh seafood, sausage sandwiches, sauerkraut, fresh flowers, dairy products, teas, candies and baked goods. The prices are great at the outdoor fruit and vegetable walkway when the produce is ripe and ready.

Posted by Citysearch on August 22, 2007

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If you like ethnic flavors and farmers markets, you will be crazy about Cleveland's West Side Market. This market is a National Historic Landmark dating back to 1912. Built in the tradition of European market halls, it has a soaring vaulted ceiling where vendors gather each morning with the freshest produce or an array of ethnic foods. Find everything from Middle Eastern cuisine at Judy's Oasis... more

Posted by wcities on May 05, 2007

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An Ohio City landmark since 1912, the West Side Market is the largest indoor/outdoor market in the country, with 180 booths of the freshest meats, dairy, produce, bakery, cut flowers, ethnic foods and international delicacies. Best bet for first-timers: Browse all the stands, to see the variety available (and note the price variations, even from one zucchini to the next). Then, stop at Johnny's... more

Posted by gocitykids on April 03, 2007

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Know Before You Go

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You can easily find yourself with some less-than-stellar fruit during the hectic sell-off. Point out exactly what you want, and watch it into the bag. Daydreamers can wind up with a pint of fuzzy strawberries.

Posted by Citysearch on September 12, 2009

Editorial Reviews from the web

A living scrapbook of Cleveland's flavorful history comes to life at this West 25th Street food landmark.

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The Scene Urban wanderers looking for something more can travel to this historic marketplace and find fabulous firecracker radishes and plump, flavorful tomatoes. Corner to corner, it's a social experience to be cherished. People-watching opportunities are definitely of the four-star variety. This is ground zero for experiencing Cleveland's melting-pot atmosphere. You can drink coffee... more

Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 22, 2004)

Other Reviews from the web

On the decline...

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The Westside market, once a Cleveland instituation and hidden gem, is plagued with shady produce stands. While the inside retains all of its glory the outside produce stands are mostly buyer beware anymore. There are very rare exceptions such as the organic stand and potato/onion stand and a couple other down that particular smaller row that goes I think north/south (if you have been there you... more

Posted by Cleveindiescene on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 30, 2008)

The Melting Pot of People & Food

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Love going to west side market. I love the atmosphere, the choices and people watching.

Pros

+ great prices, melting pot of people, variety

Cons

- not open on sundays, parking

Posted by joannq on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 06, 2002)

Great place for fruit

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I visited the West Side Market on 3/26/2008. I am visiting from Los Angeles, California and found the market to be a unique mix of cultures that I am not normally exposed to which is what made it such an awesome experience. There is a loft like area towards the front of the market where you can sit, eat your... more

Posted by rckrgrl on March 26, 2008

Be sure to bring a cooler and a cloth sack

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This is one of my favorite spots in Cleveland. I love to walk and listen to all of the different accents. Some of my favorite spots to shop are 1) Pierogi Palace - be sure to get a wide selection and serve them at your next party 2) Ohio Pasta - Great selection of all types of handmade pastas 3)... more

Posted by NEohiotraveler on March 12, 2008

Nice stop while you're visting Cleveland

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I live approximately 1 ¾ hours away from the West Side Market and every time we go to Cleveland I try to visit the market. We don’t have anything like it in our town so it’s a different experience for us. The architecture is great with the brick floors and extremely high ceiling. The layout of the vendors is nice... more

Posted by heathersr on July 19, 2007

The Best Fresh Meats and Produce

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I have always enjoyed the variety of fresh produce.The meat is fresh and the cheeses are very good also. The tradition of courteous service at the market place is especially nice.
Thanks and Hearty Blessing From God For Safety and Cleanliness To All!

Posted by James on April 25, 2007

foodie paradise

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I visited the market on a cold, dreary day and didn't expect crowds, but the place was packed! I was impressed with the variety of vendors (sausage, smoothies, strudel, etc.) and the quality of their goods (many bakeries had very elaborately decorated cakes and pies). I should have bought the Guinness Stout cake when I had the chance, because they... more

Posted by matzahballsoup on April 17, 2007

west side market, cleveland, oh - west side market reviews and details - 10best

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at this bustling historic market, you can sample a range of foods, including some from at least a score of nationalities. coffee, fresh produce and greek and hungarian pastries are all available in this long, yellow brick building just over the hope memorial bridge. additional... more

Posted by 10best user on January 25, 2007

Not that great

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From reading reviews of the place, I really expected much better. Yes, the building itself is a beautiful, historic structure (love the carved-stone steer head on the cornice) and the stalls inside were filled with wonderful displays of meats, cheeses, breads, cakes, pies, etc. but the real "downer" was the produce stalls. The displays were neat and beautiful, but I... more

Posted by foodfiend20 on September 29, 2006

A Cleveland Must-See

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This place really takes you back in time, or to another part of the world. This grand indoor market, was completed in 1912 in Beaux Arts style architecture. Its tall clock tower defines the skyline of Cleveland's western banks along the Cuyahoga. This is definately the top spot for people-watching in the city. Its bustling atmosphere crowded with all different... more

Posted by Vulpster03 on April 30, 2005

Best place to grocery shop on the North Coast

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The best market I've ever been to. Tons of choices for meats and produce. You can't beat the price. Great place to people watch as well, great diversity. Lexington Market (Baltimore) was a let down after visting the West Side Market.

Posted by boggle76 on May 26, 2004

This place rocks

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You can't beat the produce prices with a stick, and the availibility of old-world style meats is out of this world! For a taste of "old school" Cleveland, this is the place.

Posted by A TripAdvisor Member on March 10, 2004

The Melting Pot of People & Food

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Love going to west side market. I love the atmosphere, the choices and people watching.

Posted by joannq on September 06, 2002

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This place is a national treasure. It is one of the last traditional markets still operating as a market in this country. Of the ones I've been to, it is the best except for Pike Street in Seattle. I did not understand the previous review's comment on the parking, since there are two large, free lots adjacent to the facility. I have a large family (6 kids), and I depend on this market for... more

Posted by " on May 28, 2001