For all you new CLE Millenials who just moved here fron NYC because you woke up and realized that the $1200 bucks you were spending on rent for a 150 sq ft "studio" in BKLYN could buy you a hip 2-3 bedroom in Tremont and you want a time machine to old-timey Cleveland, hoof over to Slavic Village and go to Red Chimney.
From the waitresses slinging the water glasses and "hons" to the old-school chicken noodle soup and Club sandwich, this place serves up 1970's realness. I was thrown back to the old Diner on 117th and Lorain that's been long gone, but for which I have fond childhood memories, from the moment I walked in the door.
This place isn't gourmet, fussy or remotely hip, but it's part of the neighborhood. The food isn't worth a special drive, but the experience might be.
Oh yeah, no credit cards accepted. How old school can you get?