Cleave Land Grill serves premium Zabiha Halal beef that’s hand-smashed to order at their combination grocery store and grill in Strongsville.
Ohio’s only HFSAA-certified Halal spot proves that humane slaughter standards create noticeably better burgers for everyone, not just the Halal community.
It’s the kind of place where the beef tastes so clean and the seasoning hits so right that you forget you’re eating something this healthy. 🍔
How they won local’s hearts
Cleave Land Grill opened in February 2021 to serve Northeast Ohio’s underserved Halal community with a grocery store and quick-service grill.
They became Ohio’s only HFSAA-certified establishment by maintaining standards most butcher shops don’t even attempt, which meant every smash burger started with premium, stress-free Zabiha Halal beef.
Word spread fast once non-Muslim burger lovers discovered the meat tasted cleaner, juicier, and better-seasoned than anything coming off conventional griddles. 🌟
The double smash burger quickly became the one to beat two thin patties with crispy edges, melted cheese, and a signature sauce that lets the beef quality shine through.
Reviewers started noticing the difference in texture and flavor, with one calling it “the best burger in Cleveland” despite the spot’s low-key location.
TikTok fame followed once videos showed the family sourcing their own meat, smashing patties fresh, and delivering loaded fries that could stand alone as a meal.
The grocery store setup added credibility customers could literally buy the same cuts they were eating in burger form.
That transparency turned skeptics into believers, and the burgers earned enough buzz to draw people from across Greater Cleveland. 🎉
Food Highlights
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Double Smash Burger: Two thin Zabiha Halal beef patties smashed to crispy perfection, topped with melted cheese and signature sauce that highlights the clean, premium meat flavor. 🍔
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Triple Fusion Burger: Beef, chicken, and lamb patties stacked together for flavor complexity that reviewers call a must-try for anyone open to bold burger experimentation. 🥩
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Lamb Burger: Ground lamb seasoned just right richer than beef but still juicy and tender enough to convert even the biggest skeptics. 🐑
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Loaded Fries: Crispy seasoned fries piled high with toppings that reviewers say make a full meal on their own, no burger required. 🍟
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Beef Bacon: Crispy, smoky beef-based bacon that delivers all the pork bacon texture and flavor without compromising Halal standards. 🥓
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Grilled Chicken Sandwich: A 7-ounce marinated chicken breast grilled juicy despite being fully cooked through an impressive Halal chicken option. 🍗
Atmosphere
Cleave Land Grill operates as a working grocery store and quick-service grill, with a small counter and limited indoor seating that keeps the focus squarely on the food.
Picnic tables outside give you space to eat if the weather cooperates, creating a casual neighborhood spot vibe rather than anything fancy or designed.
The open kitchen lets you watch the family smash patties and plate loaded fries, which builds trust and makes every order feel authentic and transparent. 🥩
Bottom Line
Cleave Land Grill proves that premium Zabiha Halal beef makes noticeably better smash burgers for everyone, thanks to cleaner flavor and superior texture from humane slaughter standards.
The double smash burger, triple fusion, and loaded fries have earned TikTok fame and local buzz that keeps drawing Clevelanders to Strongsville.
Show up hungry and order the double smash you’ll understand why this HFSAA-certified spot became Ohio’s Halal burger destination so fast. 🌟
Address:
Cleave Land Grill
17024 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136
📞 (216) 400-0029
🕔 Mon, Wed–Sun: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM+ | Tue: Closed