Melt Bar & Grilled

Melt Bar & Grilled, 14718 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-226-3699, meltbarandgrilled.com: Would you wait hours for a grilled cheese sandwich? You might have to -- but it's worth it -- at this fantastic Lakewood sandwich shop that serves up a decadent menu of cheesy options in a funky setting with a rock vibe. These options include the most Cleveland of all sandwiches, the big-enough-for-a-family Parmageddon, with two potato-and-cheese pierogi, fresh Napa-vodka sauerkraut and cheddar cheese. (Also locations in Cleveland Heights, Independence.)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Popular grilled cheese concept Melt Bar and Grilled will be part of the multi-brand cafe set to take over the 200 Public Square space formerly occupied by Zack Bruell's Kafeteria. After doors closed at Kafeteria on Aug. 19, Melt Public Square will debut on Sept. 12.

Melt Public Square will be a quick-serve version of the decadent grilled cheese sandwiches that operates Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Since the locally-based chain opened its first location in Lakewood in 2006, it has expanded throughout Cleveland, as well as out-posts in Akron and Columbus.

Rounding out the local options at the new cafe will be Cleveland distributors of sustainably grown, organic coffee blends, Solstice Roasters. Other food offerings will include Mercato, featuring scratch-made Italian cuisine from BRAVO and Food Network star Fabio Viviani. Urban Kitchen will serve American classic and ethnic fare entrees. B+B, which stands for butcher + baker, will feature deli sandwiches.