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| - The menu at Cleveland Pickle was very unique despite having mainly sandwiches, soups and salads.
The atmosphere felt mostly DIY and home-grown, with its use of chalkboard paint and homemade brownies, but it also had the feel of being established and professional.
I was able to interact with the owner, who initially came off as being a little bit impatient, but redeemed himself by striking up a conversation with us once we decided to stay and eat.
I ordered a Brazen River, which included spicy chipotle chicken salad (a first!), lettuce, and tomato on a plump hoagie roll. The bread was clearly freshly made and just the right texture. It really made the sandwich, which was good already!
My husband ordered a salad with a chicken salad patty in it. The salad used dark greens, which I prefer, and was an appropriate size for a meal. My husband said that the patty was delicious.
Both meals came with a (shocker here) small container of sliced pickles. The pickles had a highly original flavor, unlike any other that I've tried. It was a mixture of subtly sweet, subtly sour, and subtly spicy with maybe a hint of garlic. It was difficult to pinpoint the exact flavor that I was experiencing. I'm still not sure if I like it or not, but I'm sure that some people would love it.
For dessert, we split a homemade peppermint patty brownie. Holy crap, was that delicious. It had just the right crunch:goo ratio with enough mini peppermint patties to bite into one in every bite.
Overall, I would say that this a great place to stop in for lunch on the way to the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, on the way to an Indians game, or even during your lunch break. It certainly has the capacity to cater to a wide variety of consumers. My only hesitations for going to Cleveland Pickle would be if you have friends with dietary restrictions (there are options, but not a ton) or are looking for a large meal. However, if you are looking for a quick, casual option, Cleveland Pickle is the way to go.
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