I used to live in Lakewood, and I really, really miss that town. The food in Cleveland is top notch, everything Antarius mentioned is spot on. Winking Lizard is a local franchise bar/restaurant that has some of the best hot wings I've ever had ( on par with Anchor Bar in Buffalo). You should also try Slyman's Deli, best Reuben sandwich in the world!
Now that I live in Dallas, i appreciate what Cleveland has to offer; food, fall, Cedar Point, trees, one of the highest rated orchestras in the world, great Broadway productions, and excellent summer weather to name a few. I lived in Cleveland for 10 years and very much enjoyed the town but I always had a good paying job. Saying that, being stuck living there with no job prospects it would be an absolute horrible place to live.
PS the food scene in Dallas sucks, luckily Austin is a few hours away.