The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Cleveland, April 2024

Sokolowski's University Inn

94/100 (3560 ratings)

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"Im not sure how well I can judge the food at Sokolowskis. Being from Texas, many of the things I saw today were foreign to me. I don't see the dish I..."

Burger Belly

"One of my favorite places! You will likely wait in line for a bit, but it's definitely worth the wait. I usually get the stuffed cabbage which is..."

Frank Dawson

"Starch+Potato+Cheese+BUTTER = the best Perogies Sokolowski's is not a place to eat if you are on a diet. But the perogies are just amazing...."

Jennifer K

"The line was long but nmoved fast the sign of a good and well organized place. The food was hot straight from the kitchen. The service was fast maybe..."

Dirk

"Same as it ever was. Although I've been coming here on and off for over thirty years, this is the first time I've rated this establishment. I had the..."

KingGambrinus

"Their food is like a big hug! I love everything they serve & it is so comfortable in the dining room -especially when the guy is playing the..."

Mandi

"Historic. Let me start by saying I love this place. I gave it four stars because I want people to come here and support a place that takes a person..."

Rob B.

"The Stuffed Cabbage is always a treat. If your lucky, you'll see Bernie whipping them up in the kitchen. Don't forget a slice of the Coconut Whipped..."

Brenda Smith Arra

"The Very Best in Cleveland. Being a native Clevelander, I am bias to the eastern European food styles. Sokolowski's exemplifies the very best in the..."

R. Stanko

"This is the place we take out-of-town guests when we want to give them a taste of old ethnic..."

Not That George W

"All Out Great Comfort Food. Now I may be biased (German heritage), but this place has amazing atmosphere as well as phenomenal food. Definitely try..."

Rach Hill

"Awesome choices. Tasty comfort food, lot's of great choices. My problem is (as often) that I like everything but I have to choose LOL Places like..."

Marcel Van Den Bosch

"Oh yeah!. If you want food that will fill you and taste great, this is the place to be. If you leave hungry, it's your fault. If you leave..."

Dan Gibbons

"FANTASTIC!. I always bring people from out of town here. Some scoff when they see the cafeteria style line, but everyone is always blown away by the..."

E. Rose

"When I want a bit of old world cooking and atmosphere I go to Sokolowski's. The food is EXCELLENT! You enter and pass through the bar area then..."

Saburo Montfort

"A Great Cleveland Experience. While visiting Cleveland, I was told I absolutely HAD to eat at Sokolowski's. My boyfriend's family made a big date of..."

MsAdventure

"Great food. We just had a great meal at Sokolowski's. The food was great. We got the perogies and stuffed cabbage. It was our first time here. I was..."

Michael Krasuski

"Not bad.... I ate here for the first time and it was good...but just good. Not extraordinary....Not amazing.... Not earth shattering good or anything..."

Amanda D

"Excellent Low Maintenance Family Restuarant. We sometimes have family gathering here because the large seating capacity for dining and the bar...."

SquirtCheese

"Yum, Yum & More Yum!. I love everything. The pierogis, stuffed cabbage, cabbage and noodles, the pies, desserts. And everyone is so nice! Love You..."

Annamaria Settanni

"Amazing food. Was a bit confused at first because we had no idea what to do on our first visit there, and it felt like we had fallen into a time..."

Jon

"Cleveland staple. It should be required of all cleveland residents to know sokolowski's. also, great place to take out of towners. tip #1:..."

Mauraborealis

"Definitively Cleveland. A trip to Sokolowski's University Inn is akin to a religious experience. You go in, get in line with the rest of the sinners,..."

Collinwood K

"Oh how I miss you so..... This is one of the worse things about leaving Cleveland for the south, what you gain in weather, you lose in culinary..."

Myverismo

"Lent Fish Fry. Will spend the majority of the Lenten Fish Fry Fridays at Sokolowskis. Great culture, vibe and history in the Tremont neighborhood...."

Add Garlic

"Comfort food. Sokolowski's University Inn offers a surprisingly nice Eastern European ambiance, considering that they are a cafeteria style-service..."

FelixtheCat70

"Great food at reasonable prices. Daily specials that will make your mouth water! I find it hard to choose because they all are so..."

Kevin Priest

"Amazing food in a great atmosphere. My favorite is the stuffed cabbage with stewed tomatoes. Definitly a taste of classic Cleveland..."

Steve

"Consistant. If you went to Sokolowskis' 10 years ago or went today.It dosnt matter . We were there last week and found it was almost 1 1/2 yrs..."

Jake

"Classic, Classic, Classic. Took my 21 yr old daughter here during Turkey break and had Salsbury steak, she had perogis and we both quaffed to Polish..."

Du Baby

"Amazing, every time.. Classic. Delicious. Huge portions. (Huge.) And just fun. There's something about the experience-- being a part of such a..."

Laura

"This is Cleveland. Everything about this place screams Old Cleveland and it's damn proud to do it. There is a line out the door for lunch and after..."

Jim

"I'm from NC but come to Cleveland frequently on business. Went here last week and it was great. I hope we add Sokolowskis to the rotation..."

Keith_eats

"Great Cleveland classic. We've eaten here three times. Always a pleasure. Big portions reasonably priced....served cafeteria style. Come here and..."

Claydog

"Sokolowski’s is like an adventure back to a different time and place in America...."

Suit757

" Sokolowski's is a hidden gem, in the old backstreets of Cleveland, right on the edge of the Artsy area of Tremont which in itself is a gem of food..."

Annamaria Settanni

"Sokolowski's needs no introduction. Established in 1923, this hearty, stick-to-your-gut, cafeteria-style restaurant is infamous in Cleveland. Locals..."

Bite Buff

"In my opinion, if there one restaurant in Cleveland that sums up the city in one meal, it would have to be Sokolowski’s University Inn. And while..."

DeckOnFood

"Hastily Made Cleveland Tourism..."

Tricia's Dish

"Sarah and I have been meaning to go to Sokolowski's for a while. We tried a couple weeks ago, but we showed up the day before Easter and it was..."

Ben M.

"Have never been to a cafeteria style restaurant before but this has set the bar. There’s plenty of different main dish and side options. ..."

Lindsey Carrick

"Love the atmosphere here. The food is always good. Lines can be long during the evening hour so plan to come early. Afternoon hours during the..."

A R

"This was a lucky find traveling through Cleveland! We were looking for a great Polish Eatery, and we found it! The Chicken Paprikash was heavenly! ..."

Stephanie Cole

"Delicious food. I got Salisbury steak, pierogi, mac & cheese, and mushroom soup. All of them were fantastic. They also have really good bottled milk...."

Brian

"As a first timer, I had a wonderful time. My husband found this place because he knows how much I love getting a true, homecooked, authentic Polish..."

Mollie Koenemann

"The most amazing food I had all year in 2019! This was the place my fiancee and I went to the evening of my birthday on our weekend trip across..."

Ben Ferri

"This family owned restaurant has been around for decades and their casual cafeteria style serving, has passed the test of time. Classic polish..."

Brian P

"Coming from a NYC polish person who spends a lot of time in Greenpoint, Brooklyn(aka little Poland) where they have some of the best Polish food and..."

Michael Ubowski

"Been around forever for a reason... Food is great.. Food is plentiful, more than just great food an awesome experience.. Highly Recommended...Worth..."

RICK Johnson

"How have I lived in Cleveland my entire life and NEVER dined here?! The food was absolutely amazing, fresh, great variety. Service was excellent AND..."

Candace Searles

"Huge portions! Great food! Get there early if you go on a Saturday evening. The line is LONG!! But so worth it!! Would recommend to anyone who is..."

Karen Shadley

"A very special Polish restaurant with good food and tons of charm! The friendly staff was helpful to explain how to get the cafeteria style food...."

Bridget Coolick

"Worth the hype? Probably. Great prices. Excellent portions. Helpful staff. The food is certainly rich. Easily the best cafeteria food I've had in..."

Allen Hoffman

"A treasure in Tremont, this restaurant is a pillar of the community. The food is all homemade with love, butter, and a secret ingredient that makes..."

Jennifer Vince

"Super friendly staff willing to help with the process of getting foog. Cafeteria style, choose 1 entree, 2 sides, comes with salad bar. Recommend..."

Jennifer Lim

"Good fun! Food was great, but nothing extraordinary hence the 4 stars. Great value also with the salad bar, sides and cheap beers. Friendly..."

Louise Lynn

"Good wholesome stick to your ribs type food. You'd be sure that your old grandma is one cooking in the back so you better clean your plate or she'll..."

Robert Cummings

"Friday Fish Fry is very popular. Great food cafeteria style and all you can eat salad bar. If you are there for the Friday Fish Fry get there before..."

Henry Krzemien

"Wonderful family owned and operated restaurant. We had a great meal and the staff were so friendly..."

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