CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland has landed a spot on WalletHub’s 2025 list of “Best Foodie Cities in America,” joining four other Ohio cities in a ranking that highlights affordability, diversity and quality of dining options across 182 U.S. cities.

The annual report, released by the personal finance site , evaluated cities using 28 key indicators, from grocery costs and restaurant ratings to the number of farmers markets and gourmet food stores per capita.

Cleveland landed at No. 45 overall, making it the second-highest-ranked Ohio city on the list behind Cincinnati, which came in at No. 19. Columbus followed at No. 74, while Akron and Toledo landed at No. 131 and No. 140, respectively.

While Cleveland didn’t crack the top 25, its placement reflects a growing culinary reputation fueled b

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