Cravings Cafe

I’ve been to Cravings twice and have really enjoyed my meals. The first time I stopped in for lunch. The lunch menu is much smaller than the dinner menu. I was craving curry and didn’t see it on the menu. I asked if they had it at lunch and they said they would be happy to make it for me, and my dining companion as well. We tried red and green curry. Both were some of the best curries we’ve had. This place was instantly a new favorite.
I came back for dinner last weekend and brought the whole family. We all tried the green curry again, jungle curry, and tom yum soup. I always order Tom Yum at Thai places and this has been one of, if not the, best Tom Yum I’ve ever had. The soups and curries come in a large cup-​like bowl. It doesn’t look huge, but as soon as you start eating you realize it is like a never-​ending bowl. Especially if you’ve ordered it Thai hot, like I always do. My face was literally dripping with sweat as I ate the entire bowl of «8 on a scale of 1−10» spice. I loved it. I would suggest something around 5 – 6 if you just want a regularly spiced meal. My dad ordered a 6 and his was pretty spicy too.
The dinner menu is actually quite extensive. There are several pages of entrees with photos (very helpful!) to choose from. We tried the calamari appetizer to share. It was ok. I wasn’t really a fan of the fried breading as it was thicker than usual but I would not let it discourage me from ordering a different appetizer next time.
Oh, and another perk is that the ladies who work here are SUPER nice. Very attentive and always checking to make sure you are enjoying your meal.
The only negative I see is that the menu is a little on the pricey side, even at lunch. Not extreme for Thai food, but around $ 15-​$ 20 for a curry dish (depending on choice of meat or veggies), $ 10 for Tom Yum soup, almost $ 20 for some of the other entrees. For the location of the place (ie not downtown or anything) I went in assuming it wouldn’t be expensive at all, but obviously I went back and will go back, so I think the quality of the experience makes it worth it. It’s a very nice atmosphere that is warm and welcoming.

While I am still a fan of Cravings, I did have a recent experience there that was less than satisfactory… in the «Ambiance» department. It has always been such a great dining experience but when my husband and I were there this past Friday for a late dinner the radio was on and it was mostly static. I don’t recall the music I normally hear while dining there but I would definitely remember if it was A) a radio station (commercials) and B) Static-​y! So I mentioned it to the two young girls who were working. We were the only ones there and the girls were both behind the bar so that is where we sat. I didn’t recognize the girls… and I can’t recall the names of the staff who I normally see (and have always thoroughly enjoyed). So they tried to fix the station, apparently had no way to play Pandora and it didn’t improve. The other thing that prompted me to write this review is the way the girls were behaving: giddy, silly, super chatty w/​each other as though my husband and I weren’t there. I don’t require attention but I really wanted to somehow let these girls know they should tone it down. I realize we were the only ones they were due to close in a half hour. As usual, Chef Tibby’s food was outstanding (shrimp skewer appetizer, tofu appetizer & coconut curry w/​calamari level 3– super yum) I hope next time it is as serene as it usually is!

I wouldn’t recommend this place, especially with so many far superior and more authentic Thai restaurants nearby. The prices here are –way– overpriced (seriously $ 12 just for a simple vegetable pad Thai and upwards of $ 15+ if you want any meat in your entre). Also, simple appetizers like a summer roll ran for $ 8 or more. With prices like these, a typical meal (appetizer+entre+drink) could easily exceed $ 20-​$ 25 per person. The prices DO NOT match the quality of food or service, either. Highly recommend other nearby more affordable and better quality Thai restaurants over this one.

Hidden gem Thai place.
Their ingredients taste really fresh. Haven’t had a bad thing on the menu. Green curry is delicious. I love the tom kha soup with chicken. Each dish comes with custom spiciness– a 6 is actually pretty spicy for me and I like spicy food.
Btw, the Unilocal hours say it’s closed at 6 on Sunday but I ordered at 8:30.

Ate here for the first time 3 weeks ago. thought the prices were a bit steep compared to other Thai restaurants in CLE and I’ve tried most of them; however, after reading all the positive reviews, wanted to check the place out. I don’t mind paying extra for quality ingredients. Shrimp cakes and many of the other appetizers were $ 8.95 for six or eight pieces depending on the appetizer… again, a little steep compared to other Thai restaurants. The shrimp cakes, were very good, unique and the noodle dish I ordered tasted great (Rad Nar)
Then, I ordered carryout 2 nights ago and was in shock when I came in to pick it up. All prices have gone up by $ 2-​$ 3, which I didn’t know until I picked up my order. After seeing the size of my order of Thai Money Bags, and that the price had jumped to $ 10.95, I did the unthinkable– I refused the appetizer and asked to have it removed from my bill. This was crazy, but they were so small… bottom line, it’s ground pork filled wontons and they were the size of a quarter! The server said yes all their prices have gone up… but that the ingredients are imported. (I’m sure the meat is not imported!) My beef Pad Thai was $ 15.95 and it literally had 6 paper thin slices of overcooked beef. And, the noodles were completely mushy and broken, which happens with rice noodles when they start disintegrating from the sauce. It was not good. I am sorry to say that I won’t go back. The prices are insane and it’s just not great enough that I would go back. There are too many other Thai restaurants in town. Note, they have not updated their menu prices on the website or in their carryout menu, so if ordering take out, be sure and asked for the price.

My friend gets tea at the drive through menu and I was drawn in by the amazing scent of authentic smelling Thai food.
I loved the Pad Kee Mao. I got a 3 – 4 spicy and it was pretty hot. I don’t usually like vegetables but I looooved them in this dish because of all the flavors.
Good spring rolls, my sister liked the summer rolls too.
My boyfriend got the Thai Style Fried Rice. It was really good and spicy. We both loved it!
It’s a really small place, but decorated very cute – the walls and curtains are purple and it truly gives off that traditional Thai vibe.
Can’t wait to go back again! Amazing place.

Best Thai in Cleveland. Love the Pad Thai with tofu. Panag curry is great too. The people who work there are so polite.

This is authentic Thai food that is fresh and piquant. I had the tom yum gum soup and it was excellent – nice and spicy, featuring shrimp, mushrooms and cilantro. Also worth every bite was the superior summer rolls – shrimp, rice noodles, carrots and another thing wrapped in rice paper rolls. Yum. I’m happy.

Authentic thai food, good coffee and tea. The place used to be strictly coffee and tea, but a couple months ago they brought on a chef. I used to get coffee from here all the time because it was on my way to work.
As far as the food goes it was pretty good. We got pad thai and pad see ew which was very fresh and delicious. We also split a shrimp wanton soup, and it was quite tasty as well.
I love what they did with the atmosphere and the interior. It looks very cozy and inviting! We will definitely be coming back for both coffee and food!

After spending countless nights watching all of Gordon Ramsay’s night-​time culinary television, I was very curious to see how a coffee, tea and Thai restaurant would exist together. The outside looks like a renovated Taco Bell with the drive thru window still in service. I walked inside to find a quiet, cozy, friendly atmosphere in need of a bit of love and attention. I was quickly greeted and seated with some vegetable spring rolls ordered as an appetizer. Our entrees were so wonderfully fresh, spicy and delicious I was sweating with excitement and actual perspiration! I am making it a mission to try everything on the menu. Heat level five was a bit too hot for me. I will try four next time. Plus, if I decide to order carryout, I can pick up and pay without ever leaving the car! Will be back on Saturday.

First time here and the staff was friendly. The environment was welcoming! The location is easy to miss if you wanted to just randomly pick a restaurant. We ordered the Tom Ka Gai soup. Not sure if this was the authentic way of flavors because it was so sweet in taste almost like a desert rather than a starter. We preferred it to have a more of a lime flavor with a mix of the coconut milk. It’s usually how most Thai places serve the awesome soup. We also ordered the papaya salad which had no flavors other than the burning Thai chilie peppers which I loved! Last but not least the Pad see ew! It was delicious and flavorful but only some parts of the noodle was still cold and was not stir fried long enough. We really wanted to love this place because we live so close and we love to support the locals… Not sure if the flavors are lacking because of the guests that prefer it slightly blan. The serving size was worth the price. We may come back and try other dishes in the future.

I’ve been to Cravings for coffee, but it wasn’t so special that I’d keep going there for the coffee. Now that they’ve added Thai cuisine, I’ll most definitely be returning. At first, when I saw the sign featuring Thai food, I was skeptical. As I was walking by one day, on a walk to another nearby local restaurant, I stopped in for a menu and a look around. The inside was cozy and very inviting and the menu options sounded delicious. I decided to stay for dinner, but preferred to eat on the patio since it was a beautiful evening. The patio needs a complete clean up. Clean the weeds between the pavers and remove the cigarette butts off of the ground!!! That’s just gross! Add some nice tablecloths and it’ll be more enjoyable. The food is absolutely fabulous though! I’d recommend carry out or eating inside the nice cozy quarters. Glad to see this addition to the area.

We met last night to check out the good reviews we had seen for a local place. So happy to report that the other reviews were spot on. We arrived and were seated and offered a wine key for our BYOB wine. We had the spring rolls, shrimp cakes (AWESOME & made FRESH), we each got to enjoy a cup of our own soup selection (lotsa shrimp in the cup), and we split the basil fried rice (mild was a bit spicey), and the green curry. The chef came out to bring us some of our dishes, which added a nice personal touch to the meal. I can’t wait to return.

At some point recently, the nondescript coffee shop near my house started serving what they said was very authentic Thai food. The coffee shop is OK, but the Thai joint is really damn good. I’m no expert in authenticity, but I loved the variety, freshness and execution on the dishes we tried. Three Thai women in the kitchen suggested it was authentic, but the taste will have me returning soon.

The staff is awesome and extremely willing to please! I went there with my girlfriend a week ago and had the pineapple fried rice and she had the Pad See Ew. They both were delicious and the portions were huge! Also, they were willing to adjust the spice level to your liking and both dishes were prepared with the requested spice perfectly. I am very excited to try more dishes made by their chef Tibby!

Cravings since Dec. 2014 is no longer just a coffee house. They revamped the coffee house in to a Thai Restaurant. I believe a new sign is to come. The chef is a women from Thailand who makes what I believe is the best Thai food in Cleveland. A friend raved about it and I went the first time tonite. Its BYOB. Fabulous food and good portion sizes. Those that I went with also enjoyed their meals thoroughly. Fresh ingredients and tasty. Great Thai curry dishes. If you do not like things a little spicy make sure you tell them that as they are a little liberal with the hotness which was to my taste but may not be to others. This will be my go to place from now on. Appears they do a good carry out as well. Glad its close to home and easy to get to as well.