Flaming Ice Cube

NOOOO!!! I regret that I never posted a review prior to their closing. This was my absolute favorite vegan restaurant in Cleveland. Wow… It’ll be missed.
Their Mediterranean Hummus Wrap was to die for!

I work downtown, and I always see this place, and have always meant to stop in. Stopped in there tonight before a concert, extremely eager to finally try it out. The first impression was by far the worst example of hospitality I’ve ever experienced it. The only employee in the building totally ignored us the first 5 minutes, so we stood around not knowing what to do. We finally see the menu and get to sit down. The food options were endless and exciting, we found it hard to choose only one thing. We narrow it down, only to be told they are out of a lot of things. The service was horrid and we felt ignored. Overall it was a very disappointing experience.

I love this place. It is a little bit on the pricey side but it is worth it when you taste it. The specials are always good, service is always fast even during the lunch rush. I am never disappointed.

Horrible delivery experience. They told me 45 minutes and it took 2 hrs. After 3 calls I finally got my two cold paninis for $ 22.00:(

Excellent food! Had a chili soup that was seasoned but needed a pinch of salt. The pesto burger was amazing and the amAsian quinoa bowl was a delight. The desserts were yummy, too: pumpkin cupcake with a buttercream frosting and a carrot cake with cream cheese icing. Let the celebration begin!

I am absolutely in love with this place! Parking is a bit difficult. You may have to do a few circles before finding a spot on street but I highly recommend it. As soon as you walk in, you are not only greeted by the friendly staff but also by the delicious sweets on display; which I never leave without trying. Their moist cupcakes, chewy cookies and gooey brownies are a must! I have tried almost everything on their menu and I have never been let down. The hula burger and the buffalo panini are my favorites. I have turned many of my non-​vegan friends into huge fans of this place. I highly recommend the flaming ice cube to anyone and everyone. You will not be disappointed.

Vegan, intimate, delicious, would definitely go back.
First time visit yesterday for some take-​out dinner. Let me just say, props to the three sweet women who do EVERYTHING at this great little vegan place. They waitress, cook, clean, and smile on top of it all! Understandably it’s a great little place to sit down and take a breather or peruse their small selection of sale items while waiting for take out.
I ordered a tempeh chickenless salad sandwich, artichoke dip, and chai chocolate drink. My vegan experience has been limited, but I LOVED the sandwich, the dip was good, and the drink was SPOT-​ON for a humid day. They had a lot of great looking deserts, a small but diverse menu, and a lot of drink options.
The service was as quick as could be expected, those sitting down seemed to be enjoying themselves, and I was patiently tolerated as I tried to figure out what to get.
Definitely would go back and would recommend for a friend.

Stopped in for a late lunch after coming into town.
The servers were very sweet and game me some good dessert recommendations (oreo brownie).
It’s at a busy intersection downtown.
Would definitely recommend for any vegetarian or vegan in Cleveland.

I imagined a more diverse and interesting experience than I got here. I was disappointed a place like this topped the list for Cleveland vegan joints because Town Hall or Tommy’s are so much better. I did like the artichoke dip, but on the whole, I was underwhelmed by the options here.

Best veggie burger! Stopped in for dinner but didn’t get to stay, I left tickets for a show at the hotel. Got my order to go. The veggie burger is a must try! It is hands down one of the very best I have ever had. The waitress was so very kind and friendly. Will definitely come back when in town!

Yep, only 2 stars.
I know that it’s rare to find in northern Ohio, even in a «foodie» town like ours, a vegan option restaurant. So I wanted to take my health conscious girlfriend to check it out.
The food was… food.
The atmosphere was… non existent.
The cleanliness was… not.
The service… ugh.
I had bookmarked this place from some positive reviews from my fellow helpers whom I trust when it comes to trying new venues. But my experience here fell way short of those glowing reviews. And fell woefully short of satisfying my desire to do what I love to do most. EAT!
Hopefully, they’ll find their way in a very competitive and diverse food market that is downtown CLE. They have a lot of work to do though. A great deal of work, to be sure.

Maybe it was just a bad day, but I did not enjoy my mushroom burger. The patty, which I believe is a Boca burger patty, was dry and bland, even with the generous amount of vegan cheese and mushrooms. I’ve eaten enough veggie burgers in my life to say that it would definitely be better if the patty was made from nuts or hemp seeds rather than obviously just-​heated soy meat. Other than that, I’ve had the Asian quinoa bowl and it was pretty satisfying– plenty of veggies and a good plum sauce. Having seen the lack of health food options in Cleveland, it was quite hard to find something to complain about.
The place can get busy during lunch hour, but what totally pissed me off was when I asked for the cucumber detox smoothie and the lady went «I can’t make a smoothie for you now. We’re really busy so we can’t make it. You’ll have to order another drink». Not even a sorry or a «I can make it for you later when it’s less crowded» wth. I mean, if this is supposed to be one of the top vegan places in Cleveland, I’m afraid to imagine what the other places must be like.

Most items are fresh and made in-​house. You can get everything from a ‘buffalo chik’n’ flatbread to a soba noodle bowl. The desserts are quite delectable, and I love the array of juice, tea, and specialty coffee drinks that are available.
You can also buy certain vegan food items and other locally made products like chapsticks and candles in the small store area.
Flaming Ice Cube is certainly on my Top 10 vegan-​friendly places to visit in Cleveland.

This is one of my favorite places to eat vegan food in Cleveland — the menu is large and varied, and the prices are reasonable
for a sandwich and side. I am obsessed with the Hula Burger! My husband also loves it and he does not exclusively eat vegan food. If they have Oreo Brownies, you best pounce on one.

I love this place! Fresh wholesome food and ORGANIC! The Asian Quinoa Bowl is delicious.
Organic oped with sautéed Asian vegetables, baked tofu and the signature peanut plumb vinaigrette.
VERY HAPPY

So I don’t give out 5 stars frivolously, but this place deserves it. Everything I had (summer rolls, vegan pizza burger and chocolate chip cookies) was delicious. The service was great and the waitress helped me narrow down the never ending yummy looking options on the menu. They even gave me a smoothie sample while I waited.
Next time I’m in Cleveland, I’ll definitely stop back in. I may even be coming for dinner today.

I don’t care if you’re the biggest carnivore on the planet; you’ll still enjoy Flaming Ice Cube. I am by no means a vegan or vegetarian, but I am an avid fan of fresh and organic food. The location is great and the food is even better! If I would have eaten the same amount of food at any other restaurant, I would have felt like I weighed 500 lbs. I left satisfied, full, and feeling energized.
Their veggie burgers are the star of the show, especially the pizza burger. It takes like a vegetarian meatball sub. Their desserts are also delicious. I don’t know how they make such excellent cupcakes and brownies without using dairy… it’s like some kind of voodoo magic. I don’t think their magic is strong enough to convert me into a vegan, but it’s definitely strong enough to have me skip a greasy burger joint for fresh vegan cuisine.

Everytime I go, the food is soooo good. I’ve had the quesadilla, pesto burger, soba noodles, and hummus tabouli wrap and all were wonderful. Their smoothies and daily ice teas are refreshing as well. Finally, if you’re looking for a sweet treat that’s just the right size and you’ll have some to save for later, get the three cookies for $ 2.
Since they make everything from scratch you’ll have to wait a little longer but who cares?! Friendly staff and delicious and healthy food, you can’t beat it. Almost makes me want to turn Vegan… Almost.

Working downtown has made me an Ice Cube addict. The food here is tasty and always presented beautifully. The sunshine salad is always picture perfect and a heaping serving of tasty salad fixings. Their rice bowls are delicious, too, but my all time favorite is the pesto burger. Once I had that, I couldn’t go back. These veggie burgers really changed the way I look at veggie burgers – I’m so scared to get one anywhere else because, for me, the Ice Cube has perfected this dish. I’m drooling just thinking about it right now. The sides are hit or miss. I got a Mediterranean pasta once that was strange and not so good, but the curry quinoa was SO GOOD.
The service is always accompanied by a smile, even on the snowiest, busiest, grossest downtown lunch hours, which I truly commend because I know how tough that can be. Whenever anyone questions where to go for a quick, delicious, filling, and healthy lunch, I always point to the Ice Cube because you can’t go wrong. Sure there are other good lunch spots downtown, but I never feel gross or bloated when I go here and that’s a plus when you have 3 – 4 more hours of work to get through.
Desserts here are always good, too. The pumpkin cupcakes have delighted me multiple times, as well as chocolate pumpkin bars and brownies.
On a side note, I think the Ice Cube may have gotten a friend and I through the end of 2013 and a pretty stressful-​work-​through-​lunch-​and-​dinner-​at-​your-​desk project with their burgers to fuel us.

I had their cupcake here and I could tell it was a vegan cupcake. This made me extremely sad because I had such high hopes for this place. It is such a cool idea and it adds so much character to the area.
When I return, maybe I can try one of their meals and it will be much better!