Victorian-style homes on sleepy, tree-lined streets stand alongside sleek new apartment buildings. Historic churches with ornate architecture appear right around the corner from art galleries and boutiques. Despite the seemingly random patchwork assemblage of the neighborhood’s people and places, Tremont just works.
Tremont doesn’t follow trends; it starts them, confidently striding between honoring its rich past and refreshing itself to face the future. Young professionals flock to the neighborhood, relishing the urban-but-not-downtown vibe of Tremont’s bars and restaurants — like Edison’s Pub, The South Side and Dante, to name a few — without surrendering such peaceful escapes as Lincoln Park or the nearby Towpath Trail.
Every summer, locals descend to take all of this in during the annual Taste of Tremont, a super-sized block party that showcases all the city loves about Tremont.
The Tremont food scene runs the gamut from laidback comfort food to the very finest of dining. Start out with breakfast sandwiches from Martha on the Fly — or go big with brunch at Lucky’s Cafe — before indulging in Creole deliciousness at Bourbon Street Barrel Room. For those seeking a little pick-me-up — of both the java and feline varieties — affoGATO Cat Cafe is a must. Every cup of coffee comes with a side of purrs.
The Michelin Star-rated Dante Boccuzzi actually owns and operates two spots in Tremont: Dante, his eponymous take on modern American dining, and the sushi-centric Ginko.
Gaze out towards Cleveland for a spectacular view of the downtown skyline. Or turn inwards for the stunning church architecture and leafy streets that paint the unmistakable portrait of Tremont.