Sokolowski's University Inn

Sokolowski's University Inn was a restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio.[1][2] It was recognized as one of America's Classics by the James Beard Foundation.[3][4]

Sokolowski's University Inn
Sokolowski's in 2014
Restaurant information
Established1923
Closed2020
Street address1201 University Road
CityCleveland
StateOhio
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41°29′5″N 81°41′24.5″W

History

The restaurant was founded in 1923 in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood.[3] As of 2016 it was the oldest family-run restaurant in the city.[3] It was operated in a modified cafeteria style serving Polish and Eastern European specialities such as pierogis, chicken paprikash, and stuffed cabbage.[3][1] It closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] In 2023 the building was sold to developer Redbird Tremont.[5]

Recognition

In 2014 it was named one of America's Classics by the James Beard Foundation.[1]

See also

References

  1. Carey, Tyler (2022-01-04). "Cleveland artist says he has agreement to buy Sokolowski's University Inn property". wkyc.com. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  2. Petryszyn, Kelly (2016-04-19). "25 Best Restaurants: Sokolowski's University Inn". clevelandmagazine.com. Archived from the original on 2023-01-31. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  3. Olmsted, Larry (2016-02-25). "Where pierogi are king: Sokolowski's in Cleveland". USA TODAY. Archived from the original on 2022-05-18. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  4. Crea, Joe (2014-02-28). "Sokolowski's University Inn named a James Beard Foundation 'American Classic' award winner". cleveland.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-04. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  5. "Iconic Cleveland restaurant Sokolowski's University Inn sold to new owners for $1.5 million". WKYC. May 13, 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-14.


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