I walked by this place twice on my walk around downtown Cleveland and since I was cold, decided to…read morestop in for a coffee. I had never had Yemeni coffee before so I asked the barista for suggestions. Based on the fact that I wanted to also try one of their beautiful milk cakes (like a tres leches), I opted for the Mufawar coffee since he said it was less sweet and a bestseller. It was served on an adorable bamboo tray, piping hot and very strong! It had a unique flavor and paired well with my saffron milk cake. Yes...I said saffron. I was very hesitant to try this after he described saffron to me, so I actually got both saffron and biscoff milk cakes. Wow, this man knew his stuff! The saffron milk cake was absolutely scrumptious!!! And who doesn't love a biscoff cookie?! I had to take that one to go. I hope to return to Cleveland soon so I can try the pistachio latte (a sweeter coffee) and possibly a different flavor of milk cake. The coffee shop was quite large, bright, and tastefully decorated with lots of gold accents. I loved my experience there!

Two words: Pistachio Latte. They make the best in town, sometimes I have it with oat milk,…read moresometimes soy milk...but the delicious creaminess is there. They also carry a variety of cheesecakes which were all very good. Most of all, they open late until 10pm, I tend to visit after 8pm and that is a blessing. Bravo!

Friendly staff on bar are killing it. Same great beans as well. Only little bit of challenge is the…read moreseating since I've last been here - 4 table tops near the window and a few in the courtyard area. Return - absolutely Coffee - great (for espresso) Staff - solid and know how to pull a shot Seating - can be better but I get it

Was really glad that this small coffee shop was in the Arcade, right next to our hotel (Hyatt…read moreRegency Cleveland at The Arcade). Went twice and both times enjoyed a Flat White that was strong, frothy, and delicious. The staff was friendly as well.

We will miss you, downtown Heinen's! I hope something else comes along to fill this beautiful space…read moresoon. In the meantime, we will have the memories of the wide selection, ice cream counter, lunch options, etc. to hang onto.

Beautiful reuse of an old bank for a grocery in the heart of downtown. We were sad to learn they…read morewill be closing at the end of this month.

Best barista downtown. James is a magician. Tell him what you'd like and He whipped it up. No place…read morelike it in downtown.

I have visited the Copper Moon multiple times in the past month. I go because they have a smoothie…read moreon the menu. It usually includes fruit such as banana, strawberry, kiwi, and pineapple. I also have them use almond milk. The price is $5.00, which so far, is the cheapest smoothie in downtown Cleveland. Very good. Very friendly.

fun matcha flavors and vegan food options…read more both days i was in Cleveland, I ordered the strawberry shortcake matcha without the cold foam (to make it vegan). i really enjoyed the matcha itself and the strawberry flavor. the vegan breakfast burrito was huge. it was folded in an odd way so there were many layers of tortilla inside but i'm weird and i like that. it definitely could have used some sort of sauce or guac though because it was quite dry. the drinks are fast but food does require a bit of a wait. staff were very friendly.

The breakfast sandwich was yummy and the coffee was good. It has a cute vibe, a little crowded when…read moreit gets busy but overall a nice place to go. Service was quick and helpful.

Affordable prices and the coffee was top tier! The adopt a Dino was an added bonus. I can't wait to…read morevisit again and try some new things!

For their specialty drink, they have an orange cardamom latte... and I just need to know, what mad…read morescientist at Lekko cooked up one of the best lattes I've ever had? It started off tasting almost like cereal milk, then finished with this bright, wonderful punch of orange. It was so good, and I'm already sad knowing it won't be around forever. The shop itself is super cute, one of those coffee spots where people clearly come to get work done. Not really a loud catch-up-with-friends place, but perfect for locking in with a laptop and a latte. The staff is incredibly nice, and you can genuinely taste the passion they have for coffee in every sip.

This location of Rising Star Coffee Roasters was such an unexpected treat that I had to come back a…read moresecond time during my conference trip! I tried both the Promised Land Latte (cinnamon and honey) and the seasonal special Cowboy Cold Brew (cold brew with milk and sarsaparilla syrup). The Promised Land Latte was good, not too sweet, a little thin on the mouthfeel but overall good flavor. The Cowboy Cold Brew was such a treat: a combination I have never tried, but it worked surprisingly well. It was like a root beer and a cold brew were mixed together for a refreshing drink with very familiar yet unique flavor. It was also such a treat when I turned the cup around and saw the "yeehaw" written on it :-) I also tried the everything bagel with honey brie walnut cream cheese, and whoever is supplying Cleveland with these specialty cream cheeses knows what they're doing! I enjoyed the honey brie walnut cream cheese so much that I made a third trip to this location, just to get a side of it to put it on extra pita I had laying around. What also makes this location special is the location! I enjoyed my latte inside the Arcade, and the beautiful architecture and interior design were so incredible. It was a wonderful break in the day. Great, efficient service, delicious drinks, good vibes all around!

Ohio City or bust, the perfect location. I'm sure whatever I have to say has already been said…read morebefore. I typically go to the Rising Star in the Colonial Arcade, proximity to work and all, but the weekends lead to Ohio City where the sunlight poors in, the baristas are busy taking orders, making spectacular concoctions and working the ever growing line. I'm partial to a chai, whole milk extra hot with cardamom to punch it up, it's perfect every time. I love that the green and go fridge is always stocked and that they have local bagels and Jeff's Candy! Parking is a premium so be ready to walk the neighborhood on a busy weekend.

Disclaimer: I haven't been here in person, a friend brought me some stuff from here…read more Usually when I eat dan tot (egg tarts), I like the filling more than the crust, which I find to be weak and of more benefit as a mere container. But that's not the case here: the crust here is buttery and crisp enough to stand on its own in addition to a perfectly flavorful filling.

Unique and tasty baked goodies?? Why, yes please! Asian bakeries are popping up all over the place…read morein the Midwest and I am grateful for it! I wrote a review of the Cleveland Heights Koko Bakery a few years ago but I finally checked out the main location in Cleveland's Asiatown on a Sunday afternoon in Spring 2026. It's cute, cramped, and very popular! The aesthetics at the other location are a bit better though. More seating too. I was in the area and just stopped by for a quick treat. In a space no bigger than my basement, I swear there were like 30 Gen-Zers enjoying some $7 bubble tea and picturesque desserts. There wasn't much left in the baked goods container when I was there but I picked up a matcha red bean bun ($2.25) to eat for dinner later. There was still quite a bit of stuff in the desserts case though! There is a minimum $5 purchase for credit cards so I paid in cash. The treat was good and held up well for a few hours when I finally ate it. The food here is quite cheap although the drinks are not. Parking is not easy here fyi but that doesn't seem to deter the masses!