Hotspot Cafe
1332 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44115
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Address :
1332 Carnegie Ave
Cleveland, OH, 44115 - Phone (216) 239-1141
- Website https://www.hotspotcafecleveland.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:00 am - 3:00pm
- Mon : 7:00 am - 3:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Breakfast
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Dan K.
We stopped by Cleveland en route to New York. It's roughly halfway between Chi and NYC so it's a decent spot. We looked around Yelp and found Hotspot Cafe. This place was a short walk from our hotel and it was a nice place. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We were able to order a mickey mouse pancake off the menu for the little one. We definitely appreciated that and so did she. The free wifi was a good addition. I got an omelette which I enjoyed very much. If I go back to Cleveland I will definitely go back here.
(4)Buddy S.
We came to Cleveland for one day for an Indian's game. We stayed with our 3 kids at the Hilton Garden Inn next door. I wanted to try a local place for breakfast before leaving the city. We ordered- -tall stack of french toast w/bacon -tall stack of blueberry pancakes w/bacon -regular stack of blueberry pancakes w/bacon -simple breakfast (2 eggs, toast, home fries and bacon) -a two egg bacon and cheese breakfast w/home fries -side of sausage For drinks we all got waters and one had a milk. Every meal was excellent. The pancakes were enormous. I got a regular stack (3) and could only eat one and a half. The pancakes are on the heavier side. So if you prefer very light pancakes, these wouldn't be your thing. The bill came to $39 for five hearty meals. They have a yelp online deal where if you check in you get 10% off. I honestly felt a little guilty taking advantage of this. The prices were already insanely cheap. With tax included we spent $39 for a hearty sit down breakfast for 5 people. The service was excellent. It was a Saturday morning and the place was fairly full. The food came out fast and our server seemed to have quite a few tables and still paid excellent attention to our needs. They have free parking and Wi-Fi and are only a tenth of a mile from Progressive Field. If we ever make it back to Cleveland, we will definitely be back here.
(5)Mandy L.
I really enjoyed my recent trip to Hotspot Cafe. For 11am on a Sunday morning it seemed too empty for the quality of service and the great breakfast!! It started off with a big mug of great-tasting coffee plus a water with lemon and only got better when the breakfast sandwich with sausage on croissant with hashbrowns got to the table. I like that their menu specifies they use farm and/or organic eggs. The croissant was yummy and the hashbrowns were good, cooked well and not greasy in the slightest. I was a little disappointed the sausage patty tasted like the classic store-bought over-processed fare but that's a minor issue that didn't take away my overall enjoyment of the (quite delicious!) sandwich. I think would be an excecllent spot to study or read in the morning/afternoons. I'd definitely return sometime.
(4)Mark D.
You need to eat here! Consider this establishment the 8th wonder of the world!!!! The pancakes are made just right and they have an Ohio maple syrup that's to love for. And if you really want to see fireworks, check out their crème brûlée French toast! Fireworks like the 4th of July will resound!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!
(5)Michael M.
Don't let the fact that market themselves as a an internet cafe turn you off. I'm not sure why they do that. Sure they have WiFi. But doesn't everyone have WiFi. Its at least 2015 (depending on when you are reading this review). This place is just a nice diner. The breakfast food was actually very good. Its very standard, but thats what everyone in our party wanted and thats what this place delivered. It was almost empty on a Sunday around noon. I assume because of the location? We walked from the Hotel Garden Inn as we are out of town guests, and it was maybe 200 yards away? While we were there, the ceiling was leaking in maybe ten places. Its still a nice place; they just need to fix the ceiling. Nobody got wet, and if anything the effect of so many leaks was an entertaining fountain show while we ate. Not quite the Bellagio, but it stimulated conversation. Hopefully its fixed by the time you go!
(4)Brittney C.
This place was good. We were the only ones in the restaurant the whole time we were there. The service was fast. We had the grilled cheese, the classic bacon burger, the build your own skillet, and the smothered burger. All main food was delicious but the sides were lacking. The fries were okay and the broccoli cheddar soup was below average. Also, the ranch was really strange. Overall we enjoyed our experience.
(3)Serina K.
Nice little cafe in downtown Cleveland. Food was good and customer service was great!
(4)Ritu D.
Once upon a time in NYC, a donut and a croissant walked into a bar. One thing led to another and the donut was knocked up by the end of the night. 9 months later, Chef Ansel delivered the exciting and delectable hybrid of the two and named it the Cronut (trademarked it actually, so the rest of the review will refer to this version as the C-D since I'm too lazy to type out the croissant-doughnut). So, CD's have been popping up everywhere now, but I had yet to find one in Cleveland. THEN, I came across the menu for Hotspot the other day and they ever-so-subtly listed CDs under their pastry menu!! So, I headed over there today to check it out (and to grab lunch). There's a chance I may be the only one that was SO excited about the CD b/c the waitress was taken-aback by my enthusiasm when she confirmed they had CDs in the display case. ANYWAYS, the cafe itself is cute. It's spacious and nicely spread out. There are a ton of booths along the walls and in the middle and tables that fill the rest. EVERY booth has a charging station!! AMAZING!! I ordered the Caprese grill on sourdough bread with fries. The turnaround time between me ordering my food and actually receiving my food was NOT EVEN 10 minutes. They were amazingly fast! I'm used to caprese sandwiches with Mozz, but tried this one anyway b/c who doesn't love provolone- the sandwich was DELISH. Whatever pesto they use for it was crazy flavorful. The sourdough bread tasted like italian bread - so, not sure if their sourdough just doesn't taste like sourdough or if they swapped the breads by mistake. THE CD'S- soooo, as excited as I was for these, I had a bite of them when I got home and ALTHOUGH DELICIOUS, they were pretty dry. I'm really hoping it's because I was there at 1:30pm and they may have been sitting out in the case all day. I really home they're softer earlier in the day b/c they are DEF delish. Service was quick. In the beginning, the waitress was kind of short and kept acting like she had to run somewhere else instead of answering my questions- I could have very well scared her with my CD enthusiasm - but she warmed up and wasn't in that much of a rush after my food was put in. PS they DO serve breakfast throughout the day. I originally wanted to order bfast food but was only given a lunch menu so assumed they didn't serve it anymore, and later found out that they just don't hand out the menu after a certain time. Next time. I KNOW i'm going to have a love-hate relationship with this place. It opens at 7am and is right on my way to work.... soooo, i'm going to LOVE stopping and grabbing breakfast OR CDs on my way in but i'm going to HATE what it does to my diet. -- 4 days later- went back in the AM for a croissant donut and it was soft and yummy :) def not as dry! and their breakfast is delish!! (got carry-out this time- veggie skillet with egg whites YUM)
(4)AJ H.
There was absolutely nothing "hot" about this place. The food and ambiance was mediocre at best. The menu was simple; no major options or signature/specialty items. I ordered the 333... pancakes, scrambled eggs and turkey sausage. The pancakes were over cooked and the sausage was undercooked. The only thing I can say positive about the place was that it was clean and the service was good, but I would never return unless the menu and/or cooks are changed.
(2)Taylor Z.
Charging stations, excellent wifi, and amazing coffee. This has to be my new favorite breakfast place.
(5)Don M.
Good hot food, basic breakfast stuff. Good and quick service. Nothing fancy, but if you want a good quick basic meal at a reasonable price, go here.
(4)Becky V.
My middle name is Bacon, and this is some of the best. Food was so good but service was so so. I wish I had more water and more coffee more quickly and I'm still not sure what took our server so long because the place wasn't busy at 12:30 on a Saturday. Either way I would definitely go back, a little off the main area of downtown on Carnegie, kind of in between the Wolfstein Center and Progressive Stadium (across the street), but worth the short walk for a good, cheap breakfast in a contemporary, clean and casual place.
(3)Meredith W.
I'm a girl that loves her breakfast. Hotspot Cafe did not disappoint! The restaurant is nice and quiet. It has "charging stations" set up at the booths. It's wireless doesn't always work, but I'm not writing a review on internet connections. The waitstaff is attentive and hospitable. The manager always makes sure we are taken care of. It is obvious that he takes pride in his establishment. I have come here for breakfast and for lunch and the food was fantastic both visits. On my first visit, I got the pancake sampler as I was very intrigued about adding coconut to my pancakes. The sampler came with 6 smallish pancakes, you can pick up to 3 flavors. I picked standard buttermilk, chocolate chip, and coconut. I was a little hesitant on the coconut. I've never heard of coconut. Oh my goodness, that coconut pancake was one of the best ever tasted! Perfectly cooked. I ate every single pancake on my plate, it was that good. I also got some breakfast potatoes that were to die for. Unlike most places, these hash browns met a potato. It has been a good while since I have visited this restaurant, but I can't wait to come back for more.
(5)Vern M.
Very tasty food at a reasonable price. The multi-grain toast was especially good. The service was friendly and efficient. Do yourself a favor and stop in on your way to work some morning. You'll be glad you did.
(5)Paul C.
Just wrapped up a wonderful family breakfast at HotSpot Cafe! Attentive wait staff working their tails off on a holiday morning! Even with a skeleton crew the food was quick and delicious as always. I had the Corned Beef Hash with eggs over easy. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the corned beef was piled high. The waitress (Melissa) remembered that I don't do toast. What a great place!
(5)Kenny Y.
Okay, so I've been holding off on this review until I tried the actual Cronuts from a certain little bakery in New York City. And I'd have to say, while these Cronuts were not bad, the ones in NYC are a lot better. The ones at Hotspot are decent if you are just looking to get a Cronut experience, but they are tougher and you get a lot less of the croissant flakiness. Also, FYI - they have a limited number, and only four flavors on weekends and two on weekdays (though this is good, considering the bakery in NYC only has one flavor per month!). There aren't people flocking to Hotspot to get Cronuts like they do in NYC, but if you are looking to buy a dozen Cronuts you might want to call in advance to make sure they make enough for you. I've also been here for brunch omelettes and didn't think they were very special. I do like the charging stations at every table though.
(3)JoEllen F.
Being from out of town, I look at yelp a lot for advice. There is nothing worse than a bad experience when out of town to relax. While in Cleveland My hubby and I went to the hotspot cafe after seeing it in yelp. Extremely pleased. Our waiter Wilbur was pleasant and friendly. The food was delicious. Portions large. Atmosphere great. Try it. You will love it. Only one problem. I wanted to go there one more time but unfortunately Sunday was the only option and their closed.
(5)Rachael N.
Stopped into Hotspot this past weekend for a late lunch. Hotspot cafe is in the location of the old Carnegie Kitchen (which wasn't open very long itself). They have pretty basic breakfast choices (like a Coney Island..just more pricier), with many lunch options too. I chose the half soup/half sandwich combo- half of the "greatest sandwich ever" aka sandwich with ham, lettuce, mustard, etc, on a pretzel bun, and a cup of clam chowder. The chowder came out..and was really salty. Although good size, it was a struggle to get through. The sandwich came out....cold. It would have been so much better had it just been warmed up! However, our main purpose of stopping in? To get the CRONUT. In the late afternoon on Saturday, the bakery items go half off! We couldn't resist. We got the cinnamon sugar as well as the chocolate coconut. Both were DELICIOUS- sure, they're greasy, what do you expect, but they're lighter than a cake donut and tasty! Mmmmmmm..... Would I come back here for brunch? Meh. But for the cronut? Oh yes, most definitely yes.
(3)Matt K.
As someone who lives downtown, breakfast spots are very limited outside of Ohio City and Tremont. Hot Spot definitely fills that void by offering a great simple style breakfast location to the area. Pancakes are always a great choice, as well as anything from the other breakfast standards. The wait staff is very friendly and the place is kept extremely clean. Definitely worth checking out if visiting or looking for a Saturday morning hangover cure!
(4)David C.
I ordered egg white omelet with onions, mushrooms and cheese. The mushrooms are cut too big so they were not cooked. Both the onions and mushroom were raw. Ordered also steel cut oatmeal. The bowl was huge. May be a good idea to have a smaller portion option available. The service was awesome. I love the little shelves at the both next to a plug to be able to charge your phone/laptop/iPad.
(3)Jesse J.
This place is definitely worth reviewing! The breakfast food is worth eating over and over. The coffee doesn't get any better and these are the friendliest imaginable! The people of Cleveland really need to come here to see why a California guy loves it!
(5)Chris C.
I discovered Hotspot Cafe on the recommendation of my hotel's desk staff. The restaurant is fairly large for a diner-type restaurant, which means that there's a ton of seating and a very short wait. I went twice and had the same waiter both times. He was one of the friendliest servers that I've ever had and recognized me the second time around. The turkey sandwich was huge, and the bread was thick and fresh. The fries were steamy hot, and the pickles even tasted homemade. The pancakes were crispy around the edges and buttery, and everything on the menu is very affordable. Hotspot offers a great dining experience, with friendly staff, at a great price.
(4)David F.
Very fast efficient service. Delicious Cobb salad was loaded, and had tender warm chicken breast. Salad for lunch was $13.00 ice tea was $2.50
(4)Alicia M.
Greasy spoons step aside, there's a new spot in town, Hotspot Cafe! If your looking for a step up from your normal breakfast and lunch fare, you will be one happy camper when visiting Hotspot. First off, let's talk ambiance, the space is open with lots of natural light and plenty of seating, a party of 4 or 14 can easily be accommodated in the large space. I even noticed that they have what looks like a meeting/banquet type room in the back that can be closed off for top secret meetings and the like ;) The hostess was friendly and welcoming and took me right to my dining companion that was waiting for me at the table already. The great service continued with out server who was attentive, friendly and prompt. As I've mentioned in previous reviews, if you have Tang on your menu, you're alright in my book! This delicious orange beverage can be enjoyed here and hopefully will spark a city-wide trend on getting this on menus all over town. So on to the food, the breakfast menu looks amazing, I was toying with the idea of getting the pancakes for lunch but opted for the soup/sandwich combo. I enjoyed the veggie soup and the salmon BLT which was unbelievable! My dining companion enjoyed the triple cheese burger and soup which looked equally delicious. I really like the fact that the offerings are a bit more gourmet, I had a really hard time choosing something because everything sounded super tasty. This is definitely not your $5 lunch spot but as they say, you get what you pay for and here it is freshness, ambiance, great service and an interesting array of menu choices. The booths in the middle are all equipped with charging stations and there is free wifi throughout which makes it a great place for business lunches. I will definitely be back to slowly work my way through both the breakfast and lunch menus!
(5)Mark B.
They have Cronuts!!! I was visiting Cleveland from DC, and stopped in to this charming place. It has a lot of potential, but the breakfast was average. I had the corned beef hash, and was disappointed by the thinly sliced corned beef. It seemed more appropriate for a sandwich. On the upside, the service was good, and they have Cronuts.
(4)Ken K.
Very nice space. Service was good but they were closing soon and mine was the only table. Homemade veggie rice soup was excellent as was the coffee. BLT was very good but a little pricey at $9.95. Overall very satisfied. I will be back.
(4)Jessica P.
Their food was amazing and cheap and even had outlets at the table to plug your phone in
(5)Katie C.
Very attentive server. Wonderful portion size. Fresh fruit really was FRESH! Server gave us some cronuts for free! Hubs and I each had great bfast sandwiches. Kids loved the pancakes and bacon. Atmosphere pretty modern. A bit sparse and under lit, but that could just be my preference.
(4)Jesco D.
Really good breakfast. Like the side choices with the breakfast items, as well as the flavor combination of pancakes. Was really excited to see a Bison Burger and was pleasantly surprised it tasted very good despite it being little under cooked. Unique pasta salad which tasted great. Charging stations great idea and very convenient, WIFI not always available even though stated as available.
(3)Hawraa K.
The more i come to this place the lower their standards get. Their fruit bowl was rotten. And we once got a hair in our food. the service isnt that great either
(2)Brittany F.
Great local spot! I visited for lunch while I was out of town- had a great salad. Met the owner while I was in there- very friendly and welcoming. Would absolutely recommend this place- staff was excellent. Will definitely go back!
(4)Paul F.
In town for the weekend and found this breakfast spot on our last day. Wish we had found it on the first. Excellent service. Excellent atmosphere and great food. They even offer vegan choices. They need to put some fliers at the Hilton down the road.
(5)Emilie U.
This is my first visit to this restaurant but it won't be my last! The food is delicious and well prepared. Damonte, the host, was most friendly and the server, Jackie, who I was also fortunate to have, was outstandingly attentive. B|
(5)T.J. D.
Great breakfast and lunch cafe! It is a really convenient location for people staying at the Hilton Garden Inn.
(5)Nicole W.
This was my favorite 1st visit to the Hotspot. The food was good, came out quick, and the waiter was friendly. I will be back
(5)Gladys And Sonny A.
Have been there many times and although the wait can be long,food was good. But recently they have become so popular that they can't really keep up and the service and quality of food has suffered. Too many people and too few cooks make for a long wait for food which is now just mediocre cause they are just throwing it together as fast as they can. The bathroom was nauseatingly filthy cause apparently no one has time to keep it clean. Probably won't be going back for a while which is sad cause we really liked the food their first year which is why we kept coming back.
(2)Mark K.
In from Virginia for the NCAA Regional finals and Yelp helped me find this little gem. The service and food was excellent!! Home fries and blueberry pancakes were perfect. Great coffee in a large mug. Definitely worth the stop.
(5)Alison D.
I ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel. It was very good! Great food, great service, comfortable atmosphere, and clean! I will definitely be going back!
(5)Bubba H.
Definitely a notch above the Subway I walked past to get here. Very nice and modern upscale look. Staff was friendly and very quick to seatbme, asking if I wanted to face the TV with a basketball game on. Ample menu items to pick from, I had the 1/2 sandwich and soup for lunch. It was great and I would definitely come back to try more items on the menu. Twice the price of Subway and worth every penny.
(5)Emily B.
This is a great new spot for Cleveland! I brought my niece and nephews here for some breakfast pastries to find out we could order food and sit down.This was a pleasant surprise. I am glad there is finally a place where you can feel like you are getting a "real" meal and are invited to stay and work. With outlets at every both and free wi-fi it makes for a great place to get work done. Ok back to food: between 4 kids and 2 adults we ordered a little bit of everything. Over easy eggs with bacon, yogurt parfait, omelet, pastries, chocolate chip pancakes, and creme brulee french toast. I am a french toast snob and very particular. I usually will not order it out but I asked the server her opinion and she convinced me to try it. I am so glad I tried the french toast. It was slightly crispy on the outside with a nice custardy taste on the inside (I can't stand dry over cooked french toast or too mushy). Served with Ohio maple syrup even better. My only concern is for The HotSpot's future. I am not sure the people who like to sit down and get work done are the type of people who want a server and sit down atmosphere. I hope this catches on in Cleveland because this has become my new breakfast spot.
(5)Nicolas L.
If you need breakfast or lunch and you are downtown it is a must see. Also added bonus you can charge your electronics at table. The homemade granola is the absolute best ever for breakfast. The lunch special sandwiches will amaze you. If you go downtown and don't stop by you are doing yourself an injustice.
(5)Dawn W.
Great rainy day! Met a friend for Brunch. I had the simple burger with fries. Asked for well done, still a little pink in center. Burger is huge, so be hungry. Asked for tomato and mayonnaise. Tomato on it was the top with the green and part of core. Yuck! Asked for another. Friend got 2 eggs over easy, home fries, ham and wheat toast. Omg, ham slice is thick and good size. He asked for sharp knife, don't have them. Just regular dinner knives. All in all, as usual food is delicious! Staff is attentive!
(4)Lisa P.
Our waiter, Damonte, was the best part of this visit. We both had the corned beef hash and eggs. Too many potatoes! Eggs cooked perfectly but I ordered my English muffin "toasted well" and when the kitchen put up the dish, the line man commented...is that toasted well?, and it wasn't even brown at all, so it had to be sent back causing a delay for me, since I already had my breakfast. If it's not right, don't send it out. Corned beef was tasty. My pet peeve is, why, why, why do all restaurants carry Smuckers jam when it has high fructose syrup in it? Delete it! Carry a better quality jam. I'm just passing through town but next time I stop, I'll try someplace else. This just didn't stand out as special enough to go out of your way for.
(3)Amy Y.
Came here after seeing so many good reviews on Yelp. Unfortunately this spot does not live up to the hype. Service was decent and fast. Breakfast food is breakfast food. Decently done with good portion size. Eggs done nicely, bacon crispy, potatoes seasoned properly. Skip the cronuts. Or at least buy them on your way out. They are cheaper to buy at the front door than ordering them while dining in. In my opinion, they were dry and stale and not worth 2.25.
(3)Yanai L.
Good location. The free wifi is a nice little bonus. I had an omelette and coffee. The coffee was a bit weak. The fruit cup had a nice selection, but the strawberries were a bit too ripe. The omelette tasted good, but was super oily.
(3)Tee B.
If you haven't eaten here before I say you should deff try it out! They serve breakfast all day and the corned beef hash is awesome. I personally reccomend you to add Swiss cheese to it. But with or without it it's great. Portions are big which is also good because who doesn't like leftovers??lol. Service is friendly and helpful. Ohh yes and try the applewood smoked bacon! It's the best!
(5)Bruce B.
I really enjoy the atmosphere and it is the little things that matter, like warm syrup and friendly service. I will be back.
(5)heather a.
I've been here for breakfast and lunch. The food is always good. I think it's a great place to meet clients because it's close to downtown but has parking and us quiet enough to talk shop.
(4)Cape P.
Visited the Hotspot for lunch also. Terrific Burger and Asparagus / Potato soup. Efficient service, great pricing, and awesome food. Continues to impress me. Again the free parking and charging stations are great perks, particularly downtown. Get In while you can, It's gonna be a hugely popular spot in CLE.
(5)Freda P.
Cute place with great decor. We were in Cleveland for the rock and roll Hall of Fame and were looking for breakfast for the family. Unfortunately, our meals were extremely disappointing. Veggie omelettes were made with raw, large cut veggies and the avocado promised in the breakfast burrito was mysteriously absent. Pancakes were satisfactory.
(2)Brian S.
Awsome great people, a comfortable clean environment, very good food, and...ready for this. ..CHARGING STATIONS at most tables for your cellphone or tablet! I LOVE this place...
(5)Real T.
Had breakfast here today , best breakfast I've had in awhile......the Western Omelet is great!
(5)Catherine S.
I would give them 5 stars but the didn't advertise at our hotel 2 blocks away where the buffet was time limited and expensive $11.99. We found the Hot Spot the day before we left, but omg the food, service and price were right on spot. If you stay at the Hilton Garden Inn be sure to check this place out.
(4)Shane W.
Food average. I literally sat in my booth with 2 friends and waited 25 minutes before we could flag down a waitress. Bad service
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