Located southwest of downtown Cleveland on the edge of city limits, the Larchmere shopping district is a historic neighborhood with unique shops, art and antique stores, restaurants and personal services. The neighborhood's main shopping district - Larchmere Boulevard - is ten blocks of upbeat vitality and offbeat charm running west to east between E. 120th Street and North Moreland Boulevard. Located north of Shaker Square, Larchmere has evolved into a truly unique shopping destination that is home to independent, locally-owned and locally-operated businesses.
With a majority of the neighborhood homes built between 1910 and 1925, the Larchmere residential and shopping community is popular for its duplex style homes and turn-of-the-century style single family homes. In 2015, the neighborhood was officially listed as the Woodland-Larchmere Commercial Historic District when it was approved by the state and the National Park Service. In addition to the recognition on the National Register of Historic Places, the neighborhood underwent a $3 million streetscape project to help redevelop that district; creating new crosswalks, installing distinctive bike racks, and other amenities aside from resurfacing.
The neighborhood is also a haven for artists and like-minded individuals with art installations, murals, and galleries lining the main shopping district. Several of the galleries double as studios and are home to many of Cleveland's unique talents. The community has been described as funky, retro, and shabby chic due to its general atmosphere and artist scene.
Shops
American Crafts
Loganberry Books & Strong Bindery
Gentlemens' Quarter
Frog's Legs
Our Favorite Things Tre Boutique & Aromatherapy
Food
Barroco Arepa Bar & Concert Cafe
DiVita's Larchmere Deli and Beverage
UnBar Cafe - Coming Soon
Services
A popular location for festivals, the Larchmere shopping district features several yearly events including the PorchFest and the Larchmere Arts Festival. The PorchFest is a free music event that features a day with a lineup of about 30 bands on 30 different porches scattered about the neighborhood. A major event in Cleveland, the festival includes live music as well as theatrical and artistic performances, enhanced food options and great shopping and socializing to create a cohesive community within the Larchmere neighborhood and greater Cleveland.
Events
PorchFest - June 15th from 2:00p to 10:00p
Larchmere Festival - Saturday, July 6th from 10:00a to 5:00p
Author Alley - Saturday, July 6th from 12:00p to 4:00p
Sidewalk Sale Labor Day Weekend - Saturday, August 31st from 10:00a to 5:00p
Halloween Candy Run - Thursday, October 31st from 5:00p to 7:30p