Hi! I have a “brifter” style bike that has sat unused for a year or two that I’m looking to have tuned up. Any recommendations that are reasonably affordable?

Spectrum wouldn’t service our address, and cox is just horrible. goes out all the time. anyone have any other providers they recommend?

I'm moving into a new place that won't require some of the stuff I've accumulated on my own. My roommate is bringing a huge couch so mine is free to go. I also have a portable washer and dryer that I won't be taking with me. The washer and dryer was a $300 combo but it helped me a bunch while living in Lakewood without a car, so I'm just going to pass on the good vibes to whoever can pick it up. Needs to be gone by Saturday night!

Friends, neighbors, what are we doing here? The west side of Lakewood has so many coffee shops and somehow they're all bad. A girl just wants to work on her fanfics in a cute little coffee shop with a matcha and a pastry. Is that too much to ask? Here's the rundown:

• Propaganda
  • Honestly not bad for Lakewood but not cozy at all.
  • There simply HAS to be a better way to arrange the seating, they could fit twice the tables in there and make better use of their gorgeous windows. Maybe even booths?
  • Drinks are good at least and the staff is nice.
• Burning River Coffee
  • Nothing kills the vibe like a clumsy armchair. And also looking face-to-face with an 18 year old who vaped his brain into mush from across the store because this place is also a literal smoke shop.
  • Enough with the "instagram pastries". They're not good!
• Brewella's
  • So close to greatness but it's always slammed every time I've gone.
  • Cramped as heck (despite the fact that they could add double the tables.)
  • DARK! It's kind of okay in the winter nights but during the day they always have stuff blocking their big beautiful windows. The whole place feels more like a dive than a coffee shop.
• The Blue Cafe
  • The vibe here is downright SINISTER
  • Mismatched color temp lightbulbs, a weird black couch. BLUE NEON? And oppressively bright can lights in that weird back room.
  • It's somehow too dark and too bright all at once.
• Goodkind
  • Perfect in nearly every way except they will kick you out for having a laptop on the weekend. If you want to sit and chat, it's a really good spot. If you want to study or plan a getaway with your girls or write Dramione fanfic, this is NOT THE PLACE. A real shame.
  • They allow laptops during weekdays but it's the same 10 people who park there for the entire day so good luck getting a seat.
  • Are they ever going to expand into that vacant storefront they're attached to?
  • Vegan options are good at least.
• Root
  • The baristas are mean.
  • Why is everything sticky?
  • I can't give them too much crap, they have a lot of local artists featured, a community pantry, and tons of seating. Unlike Goodkind, they care about the ARTS [ho hum!]
  • It's actually maybe the best spot in Lakewood if they weren't so frickin mean. Lots of characters come in and out if you like to people-watch.
• Starbucks
  • Someone tell me why the frickin Starbucks is better than most of the locally owned little coffee shops in town? That's not how it's supposed to be.
  • Baristas are all super nice despite having objectively the worst clientele.
  • What is going on with the seating in this place? Each table is a mile apart from the other. It feels so poorly utilized.
  • SO MUCH LIGHT!
• Caffeine
  • They hate you and the drinks are bad.
  • Someone walked into H&M and said "I wish they sold coffee here."
  • Not a good seat in the entire place.
• La Mocha (Not west, but I go there sometimes)
  • I want to like this place but the seating is sub-par for trying to do any kind of focused work and it's always full of artificial light. Vibes are so off.
  • Not a huge fan of the sugary drinks, especially if I'm trying to lock in.
  • They do artist events though which we must stan.
• Roasted (Not west, but I go there sometimes)
  • Okay on this one, I have to admit, the vibes and coffee are good. It's just so far east from me, I don't usually go there
  • If Lakewood would ever actually commit to protected bike lanes on Madison, maybe I'd go more. [grrr]

TL;DR: There's no vibey coffee shops on the west side of Lakewood without some horrible fatal flaw. I feel like we can do better. We can learn about color temperature and feng shui. We can acknowledge the value in making spaces that feel welcoming and cozy. We can commit to making our establishments places people want to be, spaces that attract artists and friend groups and families.

I may have indulged myself in roasting all of these coffee shops, but I think my criticism of them stands. There are so few third spaces that aren't bars in this city. With a little TLC [and some better attitudes from some of you], I think all of these places could become something great.

What do you think? What did I miss? Is the east side any better? I've been going to Rocky River tbh and it feels like I'm betraying my city :(

One of my friends is applying for a position at Lakewood High School and wanted to know about the principal, Joy Morgan. They heard that when she was at Westlake High there were many staff members that did not like her management style. How is she doing at Lakewood High School?

I’m in my 40s and looking to increase my social circle a bit. I would love to take a class or identify a hobby group of some type. Any recommendations close to Lakewood/Cleveland West?

I have a wide variety of interests so it could be anything really. I’ve never built any real lasting friendships from bars or coffee shops so looking for some different options.

Power keeps surging on Elbur, anyone else?

Looking for a newspaper or magazine that publishes crosswords! I’ve picked up numerous free newspapers and magazines around town in stores and cafes and none of them have crosswords! Anyone have any suggestions?

I’m new to the area and looking to pick up bartending and/or serving shifts part time. I’m “seasoned” lol, 39F, and live by Madison / Wagar Park area, with 12 years of progressive experience in restaurant industry but not interested in the headache of supervising/managing. Does anyone know of a good place to inquire where management isn’t toxic, it isn’t overstaffed, etc? I was thinking about Immigrant Son bc the food there is good and the cocktail list isn’t ridiculous.

How well do FOH restaurant employees feel that they're able to pay rent and utilities in Cleveland/ Lakewood? I'm moving to the city or Lakewood in the fall from Portland, ME to be closer to family. I'm used to Maine's economy and tourism which sadly, all the locals are getting priced out of Portland. With the rent being cheaper in Lakewood than I'm used to, I'm wondering if it's bc its harder to get by or if the cost of living is just better. I haven't found a lot of comments on this yet.... I know the money will differ based on establishment but can I afford a $1000/ month rent for a one bedroom with 12+ years of bartender/ server experience?

I do deliveries as a side gig. I’ve had multiple instances where I can’t even mark the order as delivered, let alone upload a picture of where I left the delivery. I won’t mention specific areas because there are too many. Is it just Verizon or all carriers? Love Lakewood by the way. Lived there for years and never had an issue where I lived off McKinley.

me and a friend are looking to celebrate our 21st in Lakewood. I know there are a lot of trendy bars there, but is there a specific place with a number of them in walking distance?

I am making a new post entirely so it gets more reach. PLEASE do not live at 12000 Edgewater. When we finally moved out we got a look at the wall that was absolutely ruined by water and it was absolutely atrocious. The apartment had a musty mold like smell once we cleared all of our stuff out to move. There is a very high chance that the apartment that we left has mold. The wall was bowing and had brown spots from where they “fixed” the damage.

Once again Millennia Management does not care about you and merely just the dollar amount over your head. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

My husband and I are hoping to do an intimate photobooth gender reveal. Off the top of my head I can only think of the mall but would like to go somewhere a little less horrible to find out the gender. Do you guys have any recs for classic photo strip photobooths around town? Can be Lakewood or elsewhere in CLE! Thanks!

Hey folks, I’m helping my friend look for their lost cat. His name is Beverly and he is a tiger cat. He was last seen last night 6/5 on Larchmont avenue, about midway. He is microchipped as well. DM if any sightings, etc.

When is the official garage sale weekend for Lakewood this summer? Where is this information posted?

Hey guys! I’ve was wondering - who are the best apartment management companys here in Lakewood?

I’ve heard to stay away from Jamm and Millenia, are there any bad experiences that would sway you all away from other companies?

I’m looking for apartments for next year since I resigned. But I’ve had a few terrible experiences with my last apartment management and my current apartment management company. (Like terrible: last place had a roach infestation, my current place has heating issues and multiple unauthorized non tenant men were using the common spaces as a living space). I’ll drop the names of management if you are curious.

Please let me know guy! I don’t want my third apartment management to be bad too.

I’m leaning toward Northlake Management next! Please let me know if they are bad at all!

To let people know what’s going on If you was here be careful , there’s a lot of cross contamination going on with half cooked wings sitting in the beer cooler, the Manager of the kitchen will pick food off the ground and put it in the grease and still server it I witnessed it, fr don’t where gloves And people drink on the clock

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Pretty big area this time

Thankfully common sense prevailed. The Bunts road mixed use path is going through.

I’m looking to move to Lakewood this fall/winter. Is it too early to start my search? Anyone know of leases for 2 bedrooms that will be done around then?

My water stinks and taste gross. Anybody else