Pepper Pike

 

 

Pepper Pike is an affluent suburb located 12 miles east of downtown Cleveland. It's a 7.5-square-mile town made up of one of the most desired neighborhoods in the Sylvan Chagrin Valley. This town started as an outpost for Westward pioneers and transformed into the upscale neighborhood it is known as today. Top restaurants and shopping districts have made roots in the area, as well as parks and plenty of family-friendly destinations. The locale’s open spaces allow locals to enjoy a carefree life without the bustle of metropolitan areas.

 

Pepper Pike provides the perfect mix of a residential and commercial community. Residents are renowned conservationists, making Pepper Pike the "greenest" municipality in Cuyahoga County. Pepper Pike is well-known for its environmental stewardship and emphasis on tree planting and has received recognition from the National Arbor Day Foundation. Folks love spending time at the local parks, which are excellent picnic and dog-walking destinations.

 

There are plenty of places to dine and shop in Pepper Pike. Stop by Peppermint Thai Cuisine for a taste of authentic Thai fare. Their meals are prepared with the best ingredients and are delicately balanced with spices, herbs, and fresh vegetables.

Treat your taste buds to Italian fare at Geraci's Restaurant Pepper Pike. This family-owned casual restaurant serves traditional Italian pasta, entrees, and award-winning pizza made from recipes passed down over generations. If you want to taste Eastern European fare, head to Restaurant Europa. Their menu of Russian cuisine, drinks, and inviting atmosphere makes it the best place to relax and reward yourself after a long day at work.

Renowned chef Michael Symon is the driving force behind Mable’s BBQ in nearby Woodmere. Mable’s offers mainstays like beef brisket and ribs with unique touches like ballpark mustard, Eastern European spices, and fruitwood smokers.

Pepper Pike is an excellent shopping destination and boasts numerous stores and plazas to choose from, including Landerwood Plaza, which contains gems like Knuth’s boutique, J.McLaughlin women’s clothing store, and Pat O’Brien’s (fine wines, spirits, and gourmet foods), and  Locals fulfill their bed and bath requirements at Block Bros. At Home, a community fixture carrying a luxe selection of international brands.

Pepper Pike may be a suburban community, but that doesn’t mean it’s without fun things to do.  Golf lovers should consider joining Pepper Pike Club, a private club where members can tee off with friends or watch a thrilling tournament. Pepper Pike Park’s stunning green spaces are the perfect backdrop for outdoor recreation, including dog walking and picnicking.

If you love arts, you’ll be pleased to visit the Stagecrafters Youth Theatre. The venue hosts eight mainstage productions annually that showcase the talent of local performers.