Your next meal awaits at the Van Aken District
The perfect fix for your every craving.
From mouthwatering gourmet pizzas to handcrafted deli sandwiches, and from craft beers to specialty coffee, there’s something for every craving. A variety of dining experiences at the Van Aken District includes sit down restaurants and outdoor patios to a 21,000-square foot Market Hall.
Shake It
Shake It
Shake It is a family friendly burger restaurant specializing in: Hand Spun Shakes, Grassfed Ohio Beef Burgers, Crispy Chicken, Kobe Beef Dogs & Crinkle Fries
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Paloma
Paloma is a contemporary taqueria with a chef-driven menu. Paloma has a full service bar with an emphasis on tequila and mezcal based cocktails.
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Northstar Cafe + Bar
Northstar Cafe + Bar serves from-scratch, locally-sourced breakfast, lunch and dinner in a beautiful and energetic environment. Featuring a showcase kitchen, full bar, weekend brunch and live jazz trios, Northstar offers delicious, familiar favorites that will please everyone.
Learn MoreThe Rice Shop
The Rice Shop
The Rice Shop is another solo venture of chef Anthony Zappola, owner of Lox, Stock, and Brisket and Le Stand. He first opened the Rice Shop in Las Vegas, where it received rave reviews. Opening the first Cleveland location in 2018, the concept continued to thrive in northeast Ohio. Finally, the Rice Shop found its home at the Van Aken District, once again fusing American techniques with Asian ingredients and pleasing the palettes of District visitors.
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Old Brooklyn Cheese
Old Brooklyn Cheese Company is a full-service cheese shop, and much more! We specialize in the “affinage” (aging/flavoring) of cheese, and have a full line of multi-award winning whole grain mustards (Old Brooklyn Mustard Company). To shop at Old Brooklyn Cheese is supporting several Ohio small businesses, as we carry a wide variety of cheeses, charcuterie and condiments that are produced within Ohio. While you are visiting, be sure to try one of our Signature Grilled Cheese sandwiches, Jumbo Soft Pretzels with warm pub cheese, or pick up a “Grab-N-Go” Cheese and Charcuterie tray. Website: www.oldbrooklyncheesecompany.com
Learn MoreGarden City
Garden City
Garden City is a cocktail-focused rooftop bar located in Shaker Heights’ Van Aken District featuring a menu of unique, hand crafted cocktails and an extensive selection of whiskeys, bourbon and scotches. To make reservations, visit https://www.gardencitycle.com/reservations.
Learn MoreLox, Stock, and Brisket
Lox, Stock, and Brisket
Lox, Stock, and Brisket is a modern Jewish delicatessen and is the second chef-owned concept to be opened by Anthony Zappola.
Learn MoreScorpacciata Pizza Co.
Scorpacciata Pizza Co.
Scorpacciata Pizza Co. is chef and owner Peter Reuter's second concept to open in the Van Aken District. Pizzas from Scorpacciata Pizza Co. are made using fresh, seasonal ingredient made to order.
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Cilantro Taqueria
Cilantro Taqueria is a fast casual Mexican restaurant serving authentic tacos, tortas, gringas, burritos, and margaritas.
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Donatos
When you think about it, pizza is all about bringing people together. The real fun happens when it’s shared by many — that moment when the box is opened and eager hands appear from every direction to help themselves.
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Shaker Wines
Shaker Square Beverages was founded in 1937, long before the United States was accustomed to drinking wine, and certainly when Cleveland was not familiar with the pleasures associated with the fruits of the vine. Shaker Square Beverages introduced wine to the sophisticated public in Cleveland in that pre-war area, and we are still introducing unique wines to our customers nearly eighty years later.
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Subway
We're taking a fresh look at how we make an impact on the world around us. It's our responsibility, and we aspire to do better every day.
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Nature’s Oasis
Nature's Oasis is a small footprint, all-natural foods market and cafe'. Our goal is to support local small businesses by helping to bring their products to market. Our products all meet our strict ingredient & quality standards so that we only bring the best, wholesome products to our customers. We are leading the movement to localize our food supply!
Learn MoreScorpacciata Pasta Co.
Scorpacciata Pasta Co.
Scorpacciata Pasta Co. offers fresh handmade pastas and unique, seasonal pasta dishes. We focus on using local and seasonal ingredients to create our dishes.
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Banter
Banter brings a unique food and beverage experience featuring the region's finest curated selection of craft beer and fine wine from around the world (and around the corner). We also specialize in gourmet house-made sausages and Quebec-style poutine.
Learn MoreCraft Collective
Craft Collective
Craft Collective will feature a collection of beer from the region’s small breweries as well as Bottlehouse meads and ciders.
Learn MoreBrassica
Brassica
Brassica is a casual Eastern Mediterranean eatery, the newest concept from Columbus's Kevin and Darren Malhame. The concept taps into their family's Lebanese roots with modern influences and it carries on the company's local and organic philosophy.
Learn MoreMichael’s Genuine® Food & Drink
Michael’s Genuine® Food & Drink
MGFD is the ultimate showcase for James Beard Award-winning chef/owner Michael Schwartz's fresh, simple, pure approach -- clean, vibrant flavors built on what's fresh and in season from only the best sources.
Learn MoreMitchell’s Ice Cream
Mitchell’s Ice Cream
Pete and Mike Mitchell started Mitchell’s in 1999, thinking it would be a fun way to spend their lives: working with each other and passionately handcrafting delicious ice cream. They both work creatively with exceptional people, from the local farmers, which they buy ingredients from, to the enthusiastic servers that greet their customers.
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On The Rise
We specialize in authentic European style breads using simple ingredients – flour, water, salt and yeast. Our flours are unbleached and unbromated with no added dough improvers, conditioners or preservatives.
Learn MoreRising Star Coffee Roasters
Rising Star Coffee Roasters
Rising Star Coffee Roasters believes in creating the highest quality coffee experiences for their customers. They roast their beans to highlight the decisions of farmers and producers to make sure that their personality and hard work comes through in each cup. Rising Star Coffee is sweet, lively, bold, and clean.
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