28 best late-night food spots in Greater Cleveland: 2019 A-List Dining Guide

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28 best late-night food spots in Greater Cleveland: 2019 A-List Dining Guide

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The perfect late-night meal is a work of art. It usually starts with a craving, where drinking may or may not be involved. Then, you have to find a place that’s open that serves exactly what you’re feeling. When you’re looking for a meal past 10 p.m., you usually want it to be a combination of filling and nourishing, and if alcohol is in the mix, you want something in your stomach that might make waking up the next day a little easier.

Luckily, Cleveland is stacked with late-night food options. Whether it be a 24-hour diner or a high-class restaurant with an elevated late-night menu, there’s a lot to choose from if you know where to look. We put together a list of 28 restaurants with late-night menus so when you find yourself needing chicken wings at midnight, you know exactly where to go.

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Angelo’s Pizza

Nothing is better after a night of drinking than a big slice of Angelo’s pizza. The beloved spot keeps their kitchen open until 10 p.m. on the weekdays and midnight on the weekends, so it’s a must-stop spot on your way home. Try one of their specialty pizza like the Super Deluxe or the Baked Potato for a truly special bite.

Angelo’s Pizza,

13715 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-221-0440,

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Wonton Gourmet & BBQ

If you’ve never been to this low-key eatery with delicious Asian fare, you’re missing out. You can eat dinner until 11 p.m. there every day but Tuesday and they have a massive menu with Hong Kong-style noodles and other Cantonese dishes. The plates are huge and perfect for sharing, so when you’re bored with your friends and you might have missed dinner, don’t count Wonton Gourmet out.

Wonton Gourmet & BBQ, 3211 Payne Ave., Cleveland, 216-875-7000, wontongourmetbbqoh.com

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Nighttown

Nighttown on the East Side is not only a perfect place to see a show, but also to eat dinner until midnight on weekdays and 1 a.m. on the weekends. This is the spot you want to go when you need a nourishing meal after hours, such as a charcuterie board or some steamed mussels. Don’t miss the lobster pot pie or the old school veal meatloaf, which are definitely menu items you won’t find anywhere else after 11 p.m.

Nighttown, 12387 Cedar Rd., Cleveland, 216-795-0550,

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Music Box Supper Club

The Rusty Anchor at Music Box knows what you want out of a late-night menu before your craving even hits. They have amazing mushrooms stuffed with asiago, boursin and parmesan cheese and Carribean jerk wings. It’s impossible to make an after-hours stop here without trying the chocolate-filled churros, because that’s what your body wants after a few drinks.

Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, 216-242-1250,

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My Friends Restaurant

My Friends is one of the most popular 24-hour diners in Cleveland, and for good reason. You can get classic diner fare, including amazing cakes and cheesecakes, at all hours of the day. Don’t miss their signature Benedict complete with a buttery croissant instead of the typical English muffin. Plus, their honey-dipped fried chicken is to-die-for.

My Friends Restaurant, 11616 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-221-2575,

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Lago East Bank

When you’re craving late-night food that’s a bit more sophisticated, Lago is here to save the day. They have an amazing build-your-own pizza option with high-quality toppings on the menu. Don’t miss their famous Salerno family meatballs, which is among their menu items available daily until 1:30 a.m.

Lago East Bank,

1091 W 10th St., Cleveland, 216-862-8065,

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Lindey’s Lake House

Lindey’s recently introduced a late-night menu from 9 p.m. to midnight on Thursday-Saturday that has a variety of items all costing less than $5. Try their Koren BBQ wings or the pork loaded fries if you’re craving meat. However, you can never go wrong with late-night chips and salsa paired with one of their classic beers for just $2.50.

Lindey's Lake House Lakewood, 15625 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-303-9699,  lindeyslakehouse.com

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Townhall

Townhall has a great variety of late-night treats that are full of flavor, but won’t make you feel like you totally broke your diet. Indulge on filling favorites such as the chicken nachos, truffle fries and grass-fed cheeseburger. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, don’t miss the skillet cookie or brownie sundae. The late-night menu is available from 10 p.m. to close daily.

Townhall,

1909 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 216-344-9400,

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Mahalls 20 Lanes

This bowling alley/concert venue not only has a great drink menu and craft brews but amazing fried chicken available until 10 p.m. on weekdays and 1 a.m. on weekends. Don’t miss the Nashville Hot or Hot Honey sauce to go with it.

Mahalls 20 Lanes, 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-3280,

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Beerhead Bar & Eatery

Sometimes, you’re in the Flats late at night and you’ve indulged in a cocktail or two and you just need to eat a huge sandwich and go to bed. That’s where Beerhead comes in. They stay open until 2 a.m. on the weekends and offer things like Kickin’ Chicken sandwiches and gigantic buttery soft pretzels. If you make this your last stop before your Uber ride home, you will go to sleep very happy.

Beerhead Bar & Eatery Flats, 1156 W 11th St., Cleveland, 216-621-2000,

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Great Lakes Brewing Company

Great Lakes offers a mid-day/late night menu from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays and from 11 p.m. to 12 p.m. on weekends that’s full of goodies. You can grab brats and pierogis, loaded burgers, amazing appetizers and more. Plus, wash it down with one of their award-winning brews.

Great Lakes Brewing Company, 2516 Market Ave., Cleveland, 216-771-4404,

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Ohio City Galley

The Ohio City Galley is not only innovative due to restaurant accelerator concept, but they also serve food until 11 p.m. on the weekends. Right now, the ever popular Sauce The City stand serves up amazing fried chicken sandwiches and corn that is exactly what you need after a few beers. Don’t miss Tinman, which offers amazing sandwiches, such as their take on a Filet-A-Fish. Also, Forrest City Steaks has a variety of cheesesteaks, flatbreads and more.

Ohio City Galley, 1400 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 216-525-9933,

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Buckeye Beer Engine

Catch the late-night food action here from midnight to 2 a.m. daily. They have bacon-loaded burgers and mac and cheese bites. You can get a pound of tater tots for less than $5 or for double the price get them loaded with sausage, bacon, eggs and beer cheese. It’s definitely not light on the waist, but it feels so good when the craving hits.

Buckeye Beer Engine, 15315 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-226-2337

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The South Side

Every night from 11 p.m. to close, the South Side unveils a late-night menu that sounds like something a drunk person dreamed up. Fried mac & cheese pierogies, mini tacos, Fat Kid nachos and super saucy chicken wings are what you need after a night of drinking, or just when you need a 4th meal that is anything but healthy.

The South Side, 2207 W 11th St., Cleveland, 216-937-2288,

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Prosperity Social Club

You can eat pierogi and stuffed cabbage every day of the week until midnight at Prosperity Social Club, which is pretty much every Clevelander’s dream. They have amazing fish fry as well, which always goes great with potato pancakes. This is the ideal place to mosey into late at night and enjoy a beer and a big meal at the bar before bed.

Prosperity Social Club, 1109 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland, 216-937-1938,

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Bourbon Street Barrel Room

On the weekends, Bourbon Street Barrel Room offers their New Orleans’-inspired menu until 11 p.m., so get ready to eat some gator bites and a PO’ boy or two. Also, nothing beats gumbo or shrimp creole on a cold night out before heading home.

Bourbon Street Barrel Room, 2393 Professor Ave., Cleveland, 216-298-4400, www.bourbonstreetbarrelroom.com

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Ninja City Kitchen + Bar

Ninja City is serving up steam buns, bahn mi sandwiches, burgers, noodle soups and more until midnight on Sunday through Wednesday and 2 a.m. the rest of the week. Also, don’t miss the Korean lettuce wraps or nearly any of their amazing appetizers when you just need some Asian-inspired cuisine in the middle of the night.

Ninja City, 6706 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-862-7200,

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Old Fashion Hot Dogs (Inn)

If you haven’t been to this quintessential Cleveland spot, there's no better time than after a night of drinking. They stay open until 1 a.m. on weekdays and 3 a.m. on weekends, so whenever a chili dog craving hits, you know where to go. The menu is pretty simple, but there’s a reason it’s been open for more than 90 years.

Old Fashion Hot Dogs (Inn), 4008 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 216-631-4460

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Barrio

This is another spot you must-go-to when you need tacos in the middle of the night, and with Barrio’s various locations, they make it pretty easy to indulge. Go on, get a trio of guac, you deserve it. They usually stay open until 2 a.m. most days, so you should also get an extra taco as well because you have the time.

Barrio, various locations,

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XYZ The Tavern

XYZ offers a late night menu from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. with some amazing options for all less than $6. You can grab a pulled pork, brisket or fried chicken sandwich because a little BBQ before bed never really hurt anyone.

XYZ The Tavern, 6419 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-706-1104,

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Happy Dog

Happy Dog is a Cleveland institution for its high-quality hot dogs loaded with unusual toppings. And, it’s open until midnight on the weekdays and 2 a.m. on the weekends. Some of their stand-out hot dog and burger toppings include confit pulled pork, bourbon pork-n-beans, Spaghetti Os, Froot Loops, pimento mac-n-cheese, Cheetos and more. Their food and drinks are also set at extremely reasonable price points, so when you need a late-night feast, Happy Dog is always a good choice.

Happy Dog, 5801 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-651-9474,

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Toast

Toast is an adorable bistro for a nice dinner, but some people might not know that you can eat much of their menu until 11 p.m. on weekdays and 12:30 a.m. on weekends. While the full menu isn’t available, popular options like blistered shishito peppers and marinated watermelon salad are available all night long. Don’t miss the brisket burger or the buffalo cauliflower if you’re looking for a more filling portion.

Toast, 1365 W 65th St., Cleveland, 216-862-8974,

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Bar Cento

Bar Cento serves food until 2 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday so you can feed your soul with pizzas, pasta and more. There also aren’t many places you can get meat and cheese boards well past midnight, so keep it on your radar.

Bar Cento, 1948 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 216-274-1010

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The Rib Cage Smokehouse & Bar

With locations on both the East and West sides of Cleveland, the Rib Cage should be your new go-to for amazing southern BBQ served until 2:30 a.m. Grab some alligator bites, award-winning wings, ribs, catfish and more. With so many options on the menu, definitely go here after a long night out when you and your friends are really ready to grub.

The Rib Cage Smokehouse & Bar, 2214 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-7427

The Rib Cage Smokehouse & Bar, 1830 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 216-762-1996

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The Butcher and the Brewer

When the clock strikes midnight on the weekends, that’s when the fun really gets started at the Butcher and the Brewer. The popular East 4th Street spot boasts a playful after-hours menu with smoked corn dogs, soft pretzels, pierogi flatbreads and more. It’s the perfect place for a night cap.

The Butcher and the Brewer, 2043 E. 4th St., Cleveland, 216-331-0805,

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Mabel’s BBQ

Michael Symon’s popular East 4th BBQ joint is serving brisket, ribs and pork until 10 p.m. on the weekdays and 12 a.m. on the weekends. While the meat reigns supreme here, don’t miss the smoked beets, baked beans, coleslaw and more.

Mabel’s BBQ, 2050 E. 4th St., Cleveland, 216-417-8823,

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Banter

Banter’s Gordon Square location stays open until 1 a.m. on the weekends so you can curb your late-night meat cravings with some sausage and poutine. Go traditional with classic poutine and a Banter hotdog or mix it up with a Mexican Street Corndog and some chicken paprikash poutine.

Banter Gordon Square, 7320 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-801-0305,

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Bakersfield Tacos

This is an ideal spot in Ohio City after you do a little bar crawl and need some tacos. Don’t miss the short rib and Baja shrimp tacos, and don’t miss their amazing quesos and guacamole. They serve food until 2 a.m. on the weekends, so you might as well wash it all down with a pineapple margarita.

Bakersfield Tacos, 2058 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 216-443-0460,

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100 best restaurants in Cleveland: The 2019 A-List Dining Guide

Be sure to check back each weekday through Sept. 20 as we roll out the 2019 edition of the A-List Dining Guide. We'll have special guides on everything from Cleveland’s best tacos and late-night restaurants to best happy hours and family dining. On Sept. 19, we'll roll out the 2019 edition of the "Cleveland Classics," 20 great Greater Cleveland restaurants that have stood the test of time. And on Sept. 20, we'll unveil the 2019 A-List: the 100 best restaurants in Northeast Ohio, as selected by critics from cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer.

Here's a sampling of some of the other A-List mini-guides we've put together this year:

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