Hey Joe’s Celebrates 17 Years

Popular downtown restaurant is a Cleveland mainstay At the north end of Sharpe Street along Highway 8, the familiar dark green building emblazoned with the “Hey Joe’s” logo is a focal point of the downtown Cleveland look and vibe. The venue was transformed from an old pawn shop and tractor repair shop 17 years ago when owner and operator, Justin Huerta, noticed the vacant property and saw its potential.

Huerta said, “I was just out of college and I was also in a band. I wanted a ‘hangout’ type of place where people could gather to eat and play music. I saw the vacant space and thought it would be just perfect for what I wanted to do.” Hey Joe’s soon became known as the spot for area music enthusiasts and Delta State students to see, hear and play live music, much of it original.

Huerta added, “As time has passed and I have evolved, Hey Joe’s has, too. We still are well known for hosting local and touring artists for great live music but we have grown into a family and child friendly destination, as well. Today, we have a great patio with a projection screen for events along with arcades and patio games for kids. We also have lots of TV’s for our customers to watch sporting and other live events. A few years ago we expanded to a Merigold location which has done very well and offers many of the same features as the original Cleveland location.” He said Hey Joe’s offers a variety of entertainment options, such as movies on Tuesday night, the popular Trivia Night competition on Wednesday, live music on Thursday night and sing-along/Karaoke night on Fridays. Major sporting events and movies are shown on the patio big screen and Huerta said Hey Joe’s is gearing up to be the spot to watch football with friends this fall.

The restaurant is well known for its burgers, wraps and wings as well as a wide selection of craft beers. Huerta said, “We have some exciting menu additions that are coming, which include a Philly Cheese Steak sandwich, sliders and burger protein bowls.” He also added there will be extensive renovations to the patio area for a smoother and even more enjoyable dining and entertainment experience for customers of all ages. He made specific mention that patio customers will now be able to order from their table on their phone, avoiding having to wait in line at the patio order window. He also said online ordering will be available.

Huerta said “It has been so great to see Cleveland and the downtown area change and grow over the years. Today, there are so many live music and entertainment events going on regularly that it is hard to find an open date for a new event! It is so exciting to see the vision of what we hoped downtown Cleveland could be turn into reality.”

Hey Joe’s Celebrates 17 Years

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