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The Lakewood Times

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A hand-drawn sign welcomes visitors into Rising Star.

Rising Star: A Gold Star Cafe

Madalyn Jacobs, Staff Writer November 13, 2025

The Rising Star company is different from what we normally feature on the Brew Crew, but it is very special and deserves a story of its own. Rising Star Coffee Roasters has seven locations in the greater...

The front view of Harlow's.

A Slice of Italy in the Heart of Lakewood

Piper Polen and Nathan Bruwer November 11, 2025

Harlow’s Pizza opened in 2017, introducing a unique and innovative approach to cooking pizzas in wood-fired ovens. Harlow's Pizza has a fun, modern, cozy, and stylish environment. Known for their Neapolitan-style...

The entrance to the Guidance Center, where the counselor's offices are.

A Day in the Life of a Guidance Counselor:

Alex Adamov, Staff Writer November 7, 2025

Whether it's a class change, a problem at home, or advice for the future, Lakewood High School counselors are there to help with any roadblocks in a student's life. They work behind the scenes as mentors,...

The outside of the Root Cafe on Detroit Avenue.

The Root Cafe: Rooted in Community

Madalyn Jacobs and Audrey McNulty October 29, 2025

The Root Cafe, a Lakewood institution since 2009 on Detroit Avenue, is a staple for vegetarian and vegan food as well as great coffee. It is a cafe with deep roots and a name that perfectly encapsulates...

One of the decorations in Doc Lanky's that shows historical features from buildings in Cleveland.

Doc Lanky’s Food Review

Piper Polen and Nathan Bruwer October 28, 2025

Doc Lanky's is a sports bar and restaurant in Lakewood committed to bringing the community solid local entertainment and food. The establishment serves classic bar-style food, such as burgers and wings,...

One of the meals on the breakfast menu for the week.

A Day in the Life of Lakewood High School’s Cafeteria Team

Alex Adamov, Staff Writer October 24, 2025

Every day at Lakewood High School, students line up for breakfast and lunch, ready to refuel between classes. But behind the trays, ovens and lunch lines is a hardworking cafeteria team that keeps everything...

The curbside view of Brewella's.

Brewella’s

Audrey McNulty and Madalyn Jacobs October 16, 2025

Brewella’s is a quaint coffee shop at 16806 Madison Avenue in Lakewood, known for its fun decorations—like the iconic black-and-white wallpaper accent wall—and delicious crepes. Brewella’s first...

Oscar's Pizza Merch!

Oscar’s Pizza

Piper Polen and Nathan Bruwer October 14, 2025

Oscar’s Pizza is a local pizza place on Madison in Lakewood. It is attached to a bar and attracts many customers on weekends because of its hidden stage in the back, where bands and performers play....

Foremen Joseph Amberik, Michael Doup, and Troy Brookover.

A Day in the Life of a Foreman

Alex Adamov, Staff Writer October 10, 2025

The Lakewood foreman and facilities team has been working behind the scenes, dedicated to making the school experience the best it can be. The team includes Troy Brookover, Michael Doup, and Joseph Amberik,...

A couple of the fall menu drinks on display

Roasted

Madalyn Jacobs and Audrey McNulty October 2, 2025

As temperatures drop and leaves turn orange, it's time for pumpkin spice and other fall flavors. Lakewood’s own Roasted Coffee shop, located at 13417 Madison Ave., should be at the top of the list! Sophia...

Boom’s Pizza Brings Fresh Flavor and Community Spirit to Lakewood

Boom’s Pizza Brings Fresh Flavor and Community Spirit to Lakewood

Nathan Bruwer and Piper Polen September 30, 2025

Boom's Pizza is one of the newer restaurants to open in Lakewood. Opening in 2023 on the corner of Detroit and Warren, the restaurant has only been open for two years, but already draws a steady stream...

The outside of The Blue Café on Madison Avenue.

The Blue Café: Brewing a Community

Madalyn Jacobs and Audrey McNulty September 19, 2025

The Blue Café, located on Madison Avenue, has been serving Lakewood since 2021 and is a pillar of the community. Owned and operated by Karen Beegan, a local kindergarten teacher with a dream of serving...

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