Initially wasn't impressed by their matcha but went back and the vanilla latte was great!read more

Nice coffee spot in Little Italy. Parking is a little difficult since there's no lot and only…read morestreet parking. The interior is cute and comfortable. There's lots of tables and chairs for meetings and to get work done. I didn't check the outlet situation, but plenty of the tables are around the walls, so hopefully there are enough outlets. I also liked that they had a good amount of countertop seating around the coffee bar. They have a few savory pastries and also sweet treats. They roast Heartwood Coffee beans and have a good amount of syrups, as well as seasonal drinks. I got a cardamom and honey cafe au lait and the spinach and feta pastry. You can ask for them to warm it up a bit which was nice. I'm not sure where the pastry was from or if they make their own, but it was fine. The coffee drink was great. Noise level was fine.

A charming spot in Little Italy!…read more This place offered a cozy atmosphere. It almost felt like walking into someone's house with the funky decor and unique, not quite matching furniture. I got the falafel sandwich ($8), shak-shooka ($9.50), and a coffee drink called the Cafe Algebra ($4). The food was delicious. The sandwich was filled with flavorful, moist falafel as well as fresh vegetables, tahini, and hummus, all wrapped in a warm, fluffy pita. I also enjoyed the shak-shooka. It was a flavorful dish made with tomatoes, fluffy scrambled eggs, and caramelized onions. It also came with warm pita on the side. For the price, I thought the sandwich and shak-shooka had decent-sized portions. But I wasn't the biggest fan of my drink. It came in a small mug and wasn't sweet enough for my taste. And even after I added some sugar to it, I still found it kind of bland. However, I will certainly come back for the food! A few notes - you order at the counter first. You can watch the staff cook your food as you wait for your order. After you finish your meal, you pay as you walk out. If you use your credit card, it does come with a 3% fee.

When and how did I discover Algebra Tea House? I don't exactly remember. I think it was around…read more2011. (It could have been earlier but my 5 star review of this place 16 years ago is an objective starting point). Although I have spent much of the past 23 years living in various places outside of both Cleveland and Ohio, I'm a born and raised East Side Clevelander. And whenever I resettle in the area, I always find myself gravitating back to Algebra Tea House for the good vibes. In the past several months that I have been visiting, I'm happy to see the place really feels like a cultural community hub and an outright neighborhood institution. Over the years, many unique small businesses that have shuttered operations in Coventry (China Treasure House, Big Fun, Record Revolution, La Cave du Vin), Cedar-Fairmount (Nighttown). I'm so happy to see that Algebra Tea House is thriving and continuing to create a unique and inviting environment for the neighborhood. I love the unpretentious and lo-fi atmosphere and operation. I love the DIY craftsmanship that permeates in every aspect of the business. The food and beverage options are also quite good. Although I haven't been around for many years, I think maybe there are more offerings on the menu these days. I especially love the vegetable stews on their chalkboard menu and the foul madamas (fava beans). Service is lo-fi and very casual. Just place your order at the counter. It is written on a scratch pad. Sit down and be patient. The food or beverage will then be delivered to your table. Pay on your way out. Bring cash if you want to avoid a credit card transaction fee.

Great place to work. I ordered an iced coffee with vanilla and whole milk. I tend to be picky with…read moreiced coffee, but this was some of the best iced coffee I've had! Highly recommend!

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.

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.

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.

Came here after a nice medal at tavern of little Italy…read more Came for ice cream and was sold on getting more dessert. Their gelato selection is in the corner but a decent selection. I got their strawberry cheesecake and a slice of I think German chocolate cake. Strawberry cheesecake gelato was delicious, reminded me of the old strawberry swirl cup ice cream you'd get at the grocery stores that came with the wodden spoon. But upgraded and a lot tastier. The slice of cake was decadent and went well with the gelato. Was almost like eating a pizookie. They had other pieces that I was tempted to get, but will have to be another time.

I have been going to prestige since I was a young child, almost 30 years…read more Used to be an experience and delectable treat. I took my own child back to purchase some things for Mother's Day, and was vastly disappointed in my recent experience. Service was extremely rude. Not a single price was advertised, the assorted cookies are now a whopping $24 per pound and they are were not fresh... so much so that I chose not to give them as a gift they were intended to be.

My family has been visiting Corbos since the '60s. It's an iconic Little Italy business. I always…read morehad a great feeling stepping inside as a little girl, and still have that feeling today -about 55 years later. I recommend all the bakery-most are very traditional Italian items. They are all perfect for every day, special occasions, and holidays. And do not forget about the non bakery food- homemade, fresh, delicious. A great selection as well. Everyone who ever took me to Corbos when I was a kid is gone now so it's very sweet to remember them and our special trips whenever I go to Corbos. And the food is still as wonderful. RIP, Sal

Best Italian beef in Cleveland! Au Ju doesn't come close! Flavor was on point! I had it slightly…read moredipped and it was perfect! Beef was sliced thinly! And the mild giardiniera was on point!

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.

If I were rating the food alone, it would be five stars. Last week I got a chocolate cookie with…read moresome sea salt on top (forget what the official name of the cookie is) and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since! I also got a cake slice- this was a square shaped slice (not their layer cake). My boyfriend loved it! But unfortunately I did not get to enjoy any of it because it was filled with a berry which I am allergic to. This was not indicated on the title card for the product. With these baked goods being high quality, they are on the more expensive side. So I was disappointed to spend money on something that I couldn't even eat. I realize that I probably should've asked but the food I was buying when I viewed it from the display case but this didn't cross my mind because the cake slice didn't seem to be an item that would have a filling. I would really like to try their cupcakes at some point... but do those have fillings too? I know I can ask but I have three severe food allergies and it just bothers me that the information I need isn't readily available. Especially in a place like this because it's very loud! Can be hard to communicate with the team members even during a non-busy time. Not just because of the way sound works in this building but also thanks to how high they crank up the music. TLDR: The baked goods are INCREDIBLE! I can't wait to go back for more. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be an allergy safe place at this point (display case labels are lacking) and it's very loud. When I tried to go back just yesterday the line was out the door and it was so loud that I almost got a migraine, so I had to leave and go somewhere else.

I had a taste for something sweet. I looked on DoorDash and I saw this place was available. I…read moreordered here before and had a great experience so I tried them again. Today I tried the crème brûlée. I ordered one for me and my husband. Wait that really enjoyed it. It's a great individual size and a reasonable price. Not a fan of the advertisement paper being in the food, however, it came out easily, and it didn't leave any debris. The dessert has just enough sweetness and it's very creamy. I will re-order in the future and I do recommend.

A cute spot in the University Circle area!…read more I came here on a warm April day and was craving some ice cream. I got a cup of matcha soft serve ($5.95) and the strawberry layer cake ($6.95). The matcha soft serve was great. Cold, refreshing, and the perfect amount of sweetness that complemented the matcha flavor. I would definitely come back for the soft serve, especially since Cleveland has a tragic lack of places that offer matcha soft serve. I also enjoyed the cake. The cake itself was light, soft, and not too sweet. The strawberry jam wasn't bad and wasn't cloyingly sweet, but I did wish the cake came with more than one fresh strawberry. The cafe is small and has a few tables. The decor was absolutely adorable.

I've been to this Kung Fu Tea location a number of times between 2016 and 2019 and always found it…read moreto have some of the better boba in the area, not quite matching shops in the Bay Area and Socal, but close. As we were driving through Cleveland, we decided to stop and get a drink. Oolong Milk Tea, Large, 50% Sweet, Less Ice w/ Boba ($6.60) - The tea was way oversteeped, resulting in a very roasted, almost burnt taste. I asked for half sweet, but the sweetness level came out at around quarter sweet if compared to other boba shops. The boba was not good - I could tell it was honey soaked, but it was not cooked nearly enough. Quite hard and not a great texture. What happened to this Kung Fu Tea location? It used to be so good and now it's very mediocre. Then again, this might be a company-wide issue with Kung Fu Tea. Since the pandemic, I've been to multiple locations and I have not been impressed with any of them. I definitely do not recommend this place. I might have to swear off trying other KFT locations too given that it seems like their tea and boba is consistently disappointing.

Kung fu tea is a solid bubble tea spot by uptown. I've been to many different locations across the…read moreUnited States, and they're usually a dependable place for bubble tea, though the quality is pretty variable because of the franchising. This location in particular makes solid bubble tea, though my biggest gripe is that the wait time is always very long. Even when I order ahead, I feel like I end up waiting there for 15+ minutes just to get bubble tea. My go to bubble teas here are the winter melon milk tea, the oolong milk tea, as well as a variety of the fruit teas.

A fantastic gelato spot in Little Italy!…read more The shop offers a wide variety of flavors. After trying a sample, I went with a large scoop of frutti di bosco, a mixed berry gelato. Though I did raise an eyebrow at the price ($6.75), the friendly staff really stuffed the cup with gelato and packed it in there, so the large scoop is indeed large. The frutti di bosco was utterly refreshing, and the flavor tasted great, like actual berries. The smooth and dense gelato contained a bunch of berry bits. Looking forward to trying more of their flavors! The shop has a few tables if you want to dine in. If you use a credit card, it does come with a 3% fee.

I stumbled across this place after eating dinner and I needed something sweet! This place was so…read moredelicious. There are so many different flavors to choose from. I ordered the brownies and cream gelato and it was amazing! The workers were friendly and it was busy since i went on a hot day. There is a small seating area and tables outside.