I'm giving you 5 stars bc I don't believe in judging businesses without being fair. Are you guys open or temporary closed? Google is saying you're closed, Yelp is saying open. Y'all gotta get that phone on Yelp fixed up there. Cmon Southern Cafe let's be great!

I recently was in Cleveland for a short vacation and decided to stop by this place after a long day by Lake Erie, and loved it from the moment I walked in. Parking was a breeze, and the I was seated right away. The friendly server - who also doubles as the cashier - was incredibly welcoming. It has an extensive menu of some southern classics. While the decor was nothing to write home about, places like these are about the food, not the decor. I got the smothered pork chops with collard greens and candied yams. The chops were nicely spiced and salted, the gravy rich and deep with slivers with onions in it. The collard greens were the best I have ever had. If you're visiting Cleveland, this is a must-try.

Hello from Cleveland, Ohio. On the road for a graduation. And you know when you are out vacationing you must try what the locals recommend. So here is my personal review of this place. Unfortunately it took a while to get our order because there is only one server, cashier, greeter. You name it this lady is outstanding. Kudos to her for keeping it cool when the place is full. I had the catfish fingers with mashed potatoes. It was the best I have had. The only one hung is that it was a bit salty for my taste. The mashed potatoes were also a bit salty but really good. The hubby had the catfish Po'boy with fries. And my son had the Philly cheesesteak with fries. We all shared some shrimp and grits. Delicious. And I had to try the purple rain drink. I am a big fan of Prince so I just had to have this and it did not disappoint. I'm he ambiance was great since I was with the family and there were other families there too. The only thing I did not like is that they have you go to the front to pay and we did not get a receipt. I can totally understand because the waitress/cashier was the only one. So thank you Cleveland for this experience.

Love the fried okra Catfish seasoned well Red velvet pancakes were wonderful. Service was good.

The menu is amazing! So many delicious meals and sides to choose from! Quick and friendly service....and help in choosing just the right dish. The food is fresh and authentic flavor. Everything we ordered was delicious! Wear your stretching pants because you won't be able to stop eating! This is a hidden gem'

Service was great and friendly (I think her name was Lisa). The food was truly just so delicious. The portions were big. The prices very reasonable. The music was a chill Vibe. It was just a perfect afternoon, in good company, with fantastic food and service. There was everything to love about this place!

We stopped here one day while visiting the area and I have to say it was a great choice. My son had blackened catfish with yams and okra for the sides, I had smothered fried pork chop with grits and yams for my sides and of course we washed it all down with tall glasses of kool aid. Both came with a moist and tender jalapeño corn muffin. We also split an app of fried green tomatoes. The flavors were ON POINT. I have to say that the grits were amazing and probably some of the best I have ever had. The only thing taking it from 5 to 4 is it was super hot and the AC needed some work, also my sons meal came out a good 15 minutes after mine so I was nearly done by the time his came and I really wanted a smothered turkey chop but they didn't have any turkey. We also had some peach cobbler- very good!