Great local coffee shop smack in the middle of downtown Cleveland. I came by for an afternoon…read morepick-me-up and really enjoyed my experience. The menu is full of unique drink options, lots of flavors and combinations to choose from. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. And the space itself was great, plenty of comfortable seating to choose from and free WiFi to get some work done. I got a peanut butter and latte jelly, the barista convinced me to give it a try. I'm so glad she did, because it was delicious. It tasted like an actual PB&J sandwich, but still had a coffee-forward overall flavor; very hard to put into words, but definitely a winner. They use real peanut butter as part of the latte, along with two shots of espresso that had me bouncing off the walls later. If you're looking for a neighborhood coffee shop vibe and unique drinks, definitely come here!

I'm a cold brew drinker. I am also a total coffee snob…read more The cold brew here is very good. They have good hours so you can drop in all day and into the evening. Didn't have any espresso or other drinks so I can't rate them.

I really enjoyed my coffee; it was such a good roast I could drink it black. The paintings on the…read morewalls are quirky, the plants give it a cozy coffee shop vibe that makes it just like the ones in all the cozy coffee shop games come to life.

Fun feature: Little library shelf right at the checkout where you can read a book while enjoying…read moreyour coffee. A lot of guests linger to work from this location or read. Tucked in Coventry neighborhood, there's Phoenix Coffee. The first thing you notice walking in is the vibe -- warm exposed brick walls, quirky and ever-changing local art (currently fairytale motif), and the smell of seriously strong, seriously good coffee. The Siren Eclipse art on the wall is alone worth the visit. And the scones? Unreal. Flaky, buttery, and somehow always fresh out of the oven. Really probably the best around. There's also other breakfast snacks like muffins and such. Very limited options but very tasty. Bonus points for the greenery -- the place doubles as a mini plant shop. There's a few leafy ones you can pick up. I got large drip coffee while I was there and it perfectly strong. There's two size options, light or dark roast. The menu also features some seasonal favorites. I had recently spring matcha there that was so vibrantly green. There's also a pretty extensive tea assortment. For warmer months, consider seating outside. They have very fun and aesthetically pleasing wooden benches. Street parking is available in the area but it gets busy. Try parking garage on the street to park. It's free to use.

Sages Cafe is a handy cafe located at Crawford Hall at Case Western University in case you really…read moreneed some meh caffeinated drinks while you work on your computer next to the window. A writing Resource center is located nearby, so Sages Cafe truly is convenient. They even show you a sign that has all the syrup flavors they offer too. I had their matcha latte without any sugar. Just looking over their counter shows that they use Mighty Leaf tea. I've tried that brand of tea before, but I wasn't really impressed in the past. Well my opinion still didn't change of Mighty Leaf when I took a sip of my matcha latte. The matcha tasted watered down, as though the barista used fat free milk or a low fat milk. My thoughts were further justified when I took a sip of their foam. Bad. Foam tasted like cardboard as opposed to creamy like foam should taste like. The matcha latte certainly had vibrant green color like good matcha, but I was left disappointed by the taste. The customers here are mostly college students or people that work at Case Western. They'll all be in class or lunch during late morning or early afternoon. I suggest you visit during that time to avoid any lines or other people in general.

The coffee is great. I actually prefer the Peet's Coffee they serve here to Charbucks, most of the…read moretime. They also have decent ice cream and light meal/snack selections, although I haven't tried any yet. The baristas are really friendly and nice, too. (Actually, they're welcoming enough to make me want to come back -- and this guy has most of his classes all the way across the campus!) Despite having adequate seating, the somewhat unusual location (in the lobby of the building) can create a strange, quirky vibe that can take a while to get used to. It's a fairly busy lobby, so any private conversation about sensitive business is not an option here. They only accept cash (and CaseCash if you have a Case ID card), with a PNC Bank ATM located downstairs.

This was a great place to stop by for a snack. We opted for waffles, which were light and fluffy…read more They were on the small side and the toppings were not to the scale as the advertisement, which is why I would classify this is a place to get a snack. I did see some other people who had ordered crêpes, which looked tasty, but also seemed to be on the smaller side. You can order at the register but we were encouraged to order at a kiosk, which had one of those extremely irritating tipping boxes included when you pay. I always hate this because you have no idea what the food is going to be like. They do bring your food to you, but if I'm ordering my food on my own and throwing away my food and stacking the dishes, tipping should be minimal.

I'll start with the positives first. The woman who worked there was very nice and helpful. My…read morehusband's waffle was very good. He really enjoyed it. We all tried it and agreed. Now for the things we didn't enjoy as much. My mom's crepe with Nutella was just ok. She was really hoping for more because she loves crepes but unfortunately it was just fair. I got the French fries with things on top and it also was just ok. I didn't care for those types of fries. This is simply our personal opinion. Every business can have a bad day.

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!

Cute coffee place, gives off an old study hall vibe. Staff were friendly and drinks were made…read morequickly. Plenty of tables and chairs to sit and camp out for a while. There is some street parking and a lot in the back you have to pay for. There are two 15min spots that are free to just run in and grab your food.

Customer service was nice and it's a nice homey environment but that matcha was downright…read moredisgusting. I can't speak on the other items on the menu. Had a cheese danish and that was pretty good. I wish they had more chairs with cushion as I have tail bone issues. Overall, would spend time there again - just wouldn't order the matcha.

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.

I've come here several times by myself and with friends to know that this is a solid choice for…read morebrunch, baked goods, and/or lattes. Favorites include their savory baked goods and cookies When it comes to lattes, so far I've liked their cinnamon brown sugar, and seasonal matchas (the coconut matcha a couple months back was good). It's good as dine-in (plenty of seating inside and outside, though still quite full on the weekends) and as take-out. Plenty of free parking available in a lot. Staff are friendly. Also last month I tried their restaurant week special (includes latte, panini, and choice of cookie or macaron). Ended up choosing the brown sugar latte (opted for oat milk), corned beef panini and gingerbread molasses cookie. All were good, the favorite and definitely would get again would be the latte. Also if you use the too good to go app, I love their bags (such a good variety with amazing value) which sell out in minutes. Definitely in my list of regular places to stop by.

It's been a while since I've been back but this place hasn't changed one bit. Got the seasonal…read moresnowbelt mocha and the maple pecan sticky bun. The sticky bun is just as good as I remembered it to be. It's a huge serving tbh with a solid coating of frosting. Would highly recommend. The space itself is a little loud and chaotic but there is a ton of natural lighting, making it a perfect place to be on a nice day.