In search of a new favorite Mediterranean spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mediterranean restaurants around Cleveland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Boaz Cafe
Topping the list is Boaz Cafe. Located at 2549 Lorain Ave. in Ohio City, the eatery, which offers smoothies, sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated cheap Mediterranean restaurant in Cleveland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 203 reviews on Yelp.
The cafe's dishes are seasoned and spiced with the traditional flavors of the Mediterranean, including sumac, za’atar, lemon, garlic and sesame. "You won’t find a bland dish in the house!" according to its website.
2. Simply Greek
Next up is University District's Simply Greek, at 11454 Uptown Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 160 reviews on Yelp, the Greek and Mediterranean spot, offering gyros, wraps, burgers and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
The eatery's accolades include being named #1 in Yelp's Top 50 Places to Eat in Cleveland in 2018.
3. Gyro Guys
Old Brooklyn's Gyro Guys, located at 4348 Pearl Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap cafe and Greek spot, which offers sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 55 reviews.
In addition to its signature gyros and sandwiches, this popular spot also features gyro bowls.
4. Cafe Bon Appetit
Cafe Bon Appetit, a crêperie and Mediterranean spot that offers sandwiches and more, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 53 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1900 Euclid Ave. near Cleveland State to try it for yourself.
Entrees at this eatery include a black bean burger, chicken with avocado salad and pita, falafel salad and the shawarma platter. Vegan and vegetarian items are also available.
5. Steve's Gyros
Back in Ohio City, check out Steve's Gyros, which has earned four stars out of 154 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Mediterranean spot by heading over to 1979 W. 25th St., Stand E-13, in the West Side Market.
Operating in the famed market since 1989, its recent fans include Yelper Bobby B., who wrote, "The meat is seasoned well, the tomatoes were super juicy and fresh probably from a stand in the market and the onions were pungent as they should be. Went for the regular size, still huge and messy and all things you'd want in a cart/street/stand."
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