Gourmand’s

Just stopped in for breakfast. The food is to die for! I would’ve posted a picture but it was devoured in minutes. This deli is such a hidden gem. I came in feeling under the weather and the owner gave me a cup of tea on the house. They have something here for everyone. Can’t wait to stop in again. They should definitely put a location in Treemont.

Have gone twice and loved it each time. A huge variety of sandwiches with good portions. If you eat there, drinks and chips are done on the honor system as you pay at the counter afterwards. It can be very busy around lunchtime but it is worth it.

Delicious. This is the kind of place you can’t find unless you travel off the beaten path, or have Unilocal!If I ever find myself in this corner of Ohio again, I will make it a point to come back.
Fairly small dining area, but lots of character and the staff was very friendly to us first timers!

How did I miss this gem when I was living up here?!
What isn’t to like? The staff is incredibly friendly even as busy as they were. The dining area is comfortable and I noticed people sitting at tables drinking from assorted mugs. Really felt homey and warm.
I ordered a bagel, lox, capers and cream cheese. Just the right level of chewy in the bagel, love the flavors. NY quality lox.
I also ordered a cup of hot water for my own teabag. The gentleman ringing me up recognizes the teabag — his Gran gave him the same tea when he was small. I loved the attention to detail and the personal treatment. I will definitely be returning soon!

Great sandwiches, Greg the owner has created a great atmosphere. Nothing but good things to say. I usually get a chicken sandwich with cheese, grilled onions, and peppers, but not a shortage of other tasty items. Did buy a couple cigars and they were good also.

This little off the beaten path deli is our new favorite. They have been in business for 18 years and finally checked them out. Fun beer selection, great wine deals. Delicious coffee’s, sandwiches. Bagels, and muffins. Greg the owner is charming, and funny.

For a out of Towner, this was so amazing of a place to visit and the food was next world good

This place is an absolute must try if your in the area for lunch. The atmosphere is very relaxing and the people working there are about as pleasant as it gets. Aside from the good selection of unique beers, wines, and cigars, the food in my opinion is one of the best sandwiches in the area. Despite other people telling me how wonderful the other sandwiches are, I can’t seem to get over the chicken club. It is a chicken breast breaded to perfection with cheese, ranch, lettuce, tomato, and bacon! They even put this heavenly creation on a toasted croissant! You can definitely taste the fresh ingredients. Keep up the good work.

I cannot stop thinking about the sandwich I had today for lunch today from Gourmand’s. The Hawaii Five-​Oh is the bees knees! And the portion sizes are great!
I went about 1pm and it was still fairly busy. Next time I will order ahead. They have a great selection of drinks and chips which I loved. They have something for everyone, wine, beer, cigars, coffee and food! I will definitely be back.

A favorite place of mine for lunch in Cleveland. I feel very lucky that it is so close to my company’s Cleveland location – I rely on it for catered business lunches, a quick bite to eat, and a place to jog to at lunch for a smoothie or tart cherry shot (the cherry shot and wheat grass shots, by the way, are excellent and make you feel super healthy!).
I like that this place is local and doesn’t feel corporate and soulless like other fast casual lunch places that are just chains. They also are very knowledgeable about what they are serving and happy to answer any questions I have.
It is advised that you call ahead during the busy lunch hour and then pick up your sandwich ready to go once you get there.

There is so much to choose from it’s so hard to decide. The zucchini fries were delicious!

The Hawaiian 5 – 0 sandwich is to die for! The flavor combinations of the sweet pineapple chutney and the salty bacon with the crunch of the chips and coleslaw… noms. And besides awesome sandwiches the shop is cute and has a great atmosphere for conversation. They have a great selection of drinks as well as wine and beer and cigars too. Awesome place!

This place is fantastic. They serve some great sandwich combinations. Well priced for what you are getting. If you eat there, they serve all sides on the honor system. Bring your chip bag and drink to the counter and pay after. Kind of cool since most places wouldnt think of doing that. If ordering lunch takeout, call ahead. It could be a longer wait than expected.

I heard about this place years ago and was told they had the best sandwiches. The other day I was stopped at a light and saw the name on a sign and had to go in. My first stop will not be my last. When I walked in and saw the place packed, I knew it had to be a great lunch spot. Best sandwich I have had in a long time. Amazing chicken, bread, condiments, virturally everything! The staff is friendly and who uses the honor system anymore? They do! You can grab any drink or chips you want before your order is up and then pay. What a great establishment!

Very tasty and fresh
I got a BLT and soup combo
The BLT was 90% bacon and 10% everything else which in my book is a win and the soup! I got the chicken and rice soup and it was amazing– fresh, homemade. Tasted almost like my grandmas soup. Regardless it was everything I wanted in a soup– hearty, warm, filling and most of all tasty

Such a great place! High quality food, cozy atmosphere, and such friendly people… I thoroughly enjoyed my turkey club and hope to make a repeat visit again soon!

This place is a hidden gem. Unless you work in the are you’ve probabky never had the chance to eat there, but it’s worth the trip.
Great sandwiches and salads and if you want a wine, beer, or cigar recommendation Greg can hook you up.
They are very busy for lunches so calling ahead is probably a good idea.
I can’t pick a favorite sandwich, they have too many good ones!

Very nice selection on their menu, and they are superfriendly here. Prices reflect the quality that is on the menu, it’s definatly not subway in prices, not it is their quality– everything is better. The zucchini fries are delicious, and I don’t even like zucchini (until now). I’ve only had a couple sandwiches and sampled my friends, and all have been great. Love the toppings they jazz it up with, they have a Thai that has peanut butter, turkey with chutney, and sweet onion relish on some. Their hours aren’t great, they close at 3 weekdays, and aren’t open weekends, but if you get your but in for lunch, you won’t regret it. They have a great selection of beer, desserts, and even cigars, not to mention a plethora of tea and coffee. If their prices were a little lower it would be a five star place for sure, but even given the high quality, they seem a little higher than they need to on everything, especially for the location.

This review is based on one event.
I made a mistake. Gourmand Deli sells bagels from Bialy’s Bagels which are generally thought to be the best in Cleveland. They were nice enough to call and let me know they were in and I committed to a dozen.
The mistake I made was assuming Groumand wouldn’t try and rip me off. I have bought them at Corky and Lenny’s – probably the most expensive deli in the area – and they are 9.99 a doz. I figured, ok, if Gourmand adds a small premium, fine. I could deal with $ 1,$ 2, even $ 3 more. I mean, how much could they be? Hell, in Manhattan great bagels are $ 14.99/doz.
They were TEN DOLLARS more than the most expensive deli in Cleveland charges and $ 4.00 more than in NYC. That’s right, $ 19.50 for a dozen bagels. Am I an idiot for paying that? Absolutely.
Later I called and spoke to someone and asked why they were $ 10.00 more per dozen than elsewhere. I was told: «We have margins. If you don’t like the price buy them somewhere else.»
Like I said, I made a mistake. The mistake of thinking that these people would act with some sense of business ethics and general fairness. Based on this experience it appears they may be more interested in price-​gouging than keeping customers. Great, now Unilocalers know, too.
Hey, Gourmand management: Let’s say you had charged a $ 3.00 premium instead of $ 10. I would have continued coming to you for them every other week or so, and, like today, bought something else. So, YOU decided to give up those more consistent longer-​term profits for one $ 10.00 score. Is that smart? Was it worth it?
So, as W once so smoothly put it: «There’s an old saying in Tennessee — I know it’s in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on – shame on you. Fool me – you can’t get fooled again.»

My husband goes here all the time for lunch since he works nearby. I’ve been wanting to go for so long but it’s not open for lunch on the weekends. Finally we got a big snow one day so I played hooky to come here. It is such a cute local place. I got the no phoney baloney which was very good. The hubs says the best sandwich he has had is the gourmand.

This place is soooo good. I have to restrain myself from going to often because the sandwiches are delicious. Make sure to order the potato chippers with any meal. What tips it off is the staff. No matter how busy they are, they’re always nice and kind. This place can get busy for lunch but that’s what you expect from a great place like this. I recommend everything!

This place is amazing! The staff is wonderful and the food is always yummy! We are teachers in the area and Greg takes such good care of us every time we come in. If you are in a hurry, call them and they will have it ready for you whenever you want it. We have about 40 min for lunch and they accommodate us every time!
The sandwiches are all amazing and they have such a wide variety… I have yet to sample the entire menu. Their soup is always great for the cold winter days and they keep you updated daily of the choices through their Facebook page. Greg keeps his store full of beer and cigars that we like to take with us for after hours ;)
Our only complaint is that we wish they were open just a little bit longer during the day so we could stop on our way home from work to bring food home to the family.
This is our weekly choice because of the amazing food and wonderful staff! Keep up the good work!!!

In a deep valley this neighborhood gives the illusion of being surrounded by mountains. The canal can pass as a mountain creek. This area is a testament that China or no China industry thrives in Cleveland. Other than the striking bridges of the bicycle trail the architecture here is about as pleasing as Florida carports. For the many who work in the area Gourmand’s is one of several lunch destinations.
Gourmand’s is a very busy place, with small tables squashed together, very little floor space available for ordering, waiting to pay or picking up carry out. On one visit I got up to get a Coke and someone took my seat. On the bright side there is no room for children to run around terrorizing while inept mothers look on adoringly.
The main events are countless unique sandwiches. On my last visit I had a so called Chicago Beef. It was definitely not a Chicago Beef. It was not beef long simmered in a broth with Italian seasonings and pepperoncini. It was a big sandwich with excellent roast beef topped with pickled jalapenos and giardiniera served with a container of au jus gravy. Gourmand’s has a wide array of drinks including Italian sodas and unusual bottled iced teas.
It is necessary to wait in two lines. First to place your order then to pay. I am past the age where small things upset me but those who anger easily may find having to wait twice frustrating. This is an excellent place for well made sandwiches at a reasonable price for the area’s workers. The friendly people who work here seem to know almost every body. For those who work in this area or who come for business, Gourmand’s is the place to be at lunch.

I kind of feel like knocking myself in the side of the head for not knowing about Gourmand’s Deli earlier. Seriously, why did it take 3 years of living in Cleveland for me to find out about this place? I’ve passed by countless times and never knew how great it is.
Part deli, part coffeehouse, part seller-​of-​cool-​imported-​beer, part hangout, Gourmand’s is the type of place I would have loved to have hung out in the early/​late mornings as a childless, jobless individual. You know «that» coffee shop, diner, etc. that just makes you just want to drink coffee and nibble on a baked good for hours, lazily reading a book and soaking in the sheer delicacy of having nothing better to do? That’s a missed opportunity on my part. When I first moved here, I had trouble finding a job and didn’t have kids for over a year. I could have totally done this. Now, not so much. But that’s why walking inside made me feel nostalgia for that specific type of opportunity.
Now, onto the food. I love having everything meticulously written out in color-​coded chalk: red chalk for hot sandwiches, blue for cold. I had the Turkey BLT: a good staple. It was on foccacia and it was delicious. A little salty, but very good overall.
The staff was extremely friendly. You could tell they love what they do. It’s like Luke’s Diner from Gilmore Girls, only a little more perky and with less sarcasm. Or like Karen’s Café from One Tree Hill, only with fewer tragedies.
I issued restraint and did not order a smoothie (which seems to be my job these days) or a muffin/​cookie. Weird, right? But they looked great, specifically the White chocolate raspberry muffin or the chocolate caramel cookie.
The sandwiches are fairly large, but don’t feel like a pig if you finish it all in one sitting. ‘Cuz I did.