The Tea Lab has a huge selection of tea, super cute and cool tea pots, cups, mugs, and other items…read moreperfect for keeping, or gifting. You can order tea to go too. Every year they have a booth at the Lakewood art festival and you can get cold tea and walk around the festival. The green mango tea is my absolute favorite, but they have so many different types of tea, if you're a tea lover you need to try The Tea Lab!

My favorite herbal tea place. You can make your own tea mixture. And enjoy a fresh cup of hot or…read moreice tea!

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 little spot! Stopped in for brunch/lunch with a friend on a nice Saturday afternoon. Many of…read morethe tables were full but we were able to find a spot (it helps that the weather was nice so the outdoor tables were open too). You order at the counter and then they bring the food and drinks to your table and you pay on the way out. Interior decor is eclectic and fun to look at and the mugs are all unique which makes fun a nice and funky aesthetic...we loved it. Service was really friendly too. There were so many items on the menu that looked amazing - it was hard to choose just one! I ended up going for that hummus sandwich (more of a wrap, really) and subbed tomatoes for black and green olives and got the cafe algebra to drink. My friend chose the white pizza and the hibiscus tea. Food came out pretty quickly and everything was good! The hummus was creamy and delicious and the harissa was great too...the olives were excellent as well! My friend enjoyed her pizza and the hibiscus tea was so flavorful. I wasn't a fan of the cafe algebra, but that was just personal preference. I will be back to try more of the menu for sure! Thank you, Algebra Tea House!

OMG!! I want to give this place 10 stars!!! Best bubble tea place in Cleveland by far. I have been…read morewaiting for this for years!!!! This is what we could get from big cities like NYC or California!!! I'm in trouble!!!!

Each time I come back, I try a drink from their floral snowy whipped cream drink series. I had the…read moreosmanthus fresh milk tea with 30% sugar and felt like the tea flavor can be stronger. I forgot it comes with tapioca and felt like the sweetness of the boba overpowered the tea flavor in the drink a bit. There's always a lot of seating available at this location and the service is quick. Got my drink shortly after I ordered!

I'm so happy that I finally got to visit Storehouse tea which is a Cleveland business. I first…read morebought their tea at a local store in Columbus. It was an orange blend that lasted a long time. Their teas are only sold online and at differenr stores but on Tuesdays, they open up their warehouse/office for "Tea Tuesdays". This is NOT a tea shop but it is their office and warehouse. TEAS -- The teas are all NON-GMO and ORGANIC. The teas are loose leaf instead of in a tea bag which is better for the environment but they do sell a tea bags (sachets). They have about 50 different flavours of teas to choose from so you will definitely find a tea that is perfect for you. They have black teas, white teas, green teas, and herbal teas. Some of their teas have more caffeine than others. You can buy a box of loose leaf tea for $11 or save $5 and get 3 boxes for $28. I ended up buying 1 box of tea, the Blueberry Hibiscus white tea which has a very light flavour. I can't wait to try the sample teas that I got (see attached photos). TEA TUESDAYS -- You can come here on Tuesdays between 10am - 5pm to sample their teas and buy teas. This isn't a tea shop so please note that the sitting area is a very small space. You will enter the building where they package their teas and essentially manage their business. The little office space has one red couch and 2 chairs. When I visited on 7 May 2019, I sampled (drank) 2 different teas before choosing which one to buy. Paula and her sister even gave me 4 samples of loose leaf tea to take home and my friend Chelsea got some samples too. SERVICE -- Paula (owner) + her sister Jill are amazing. Paula is the owner and Jill helps out one day a week. I had the pleasure of talking to them both when I visited. Overall, I recommend buying Storehouse tea or visiting their business office on Tuesdays. They are involved with their community by hiring 2 Refugee students to help them package their teas. **** - 77 total reviews in 2019 - 286 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 12 May 2019

Lots of tasty organic teas, and terrific customer service. I placed an order for pickup not…read morerealizing that their open hours don't mesh with my work schedule. When I contacted Paula, she immediately shipped to me instead. I'm grateful for both their products and their kindness.

I was in the Tremont area and needed coffee. When I yelped what was close, Tiger Lily popped up and…read moreI decided to try it out. I'm glad that I did. I got my coffee to go, so I can't say too much about the atmosphere, however I received great service from Carson and Tyler is who currently in training. I ordered an iced almond cookie latte with oat milk and it was really tasty, not too sweet. I would definitely come back again to try another beverage. Maybe I'll bring a friend and for a little coffee and convo in the restaurant.

UPDATED REVIEW (28/01/2023) -- After I wrote my original review below on 10 March 2022 (which was…read morebased on my experience from my first visit in September 2021), I visited Tiger Lily Cafe again the very next day. So I visited Tiger Lily Cafe again, on 11 March 2022, the day after writing the below review. Much to my surprise, alot has changed since the cafe opened in September 2021. I visited a 3rd time on a Friday evening in October 2022 for a free comedy show in the Electric Gardens apartment lobby, which is also the lobby for Limelight Co-Working space, but the cafe had closed by the time I arrived. The cafe surroundings/decor is still hip with all the original furniture still present. There is still a warm and inviting atmosphere as well. The lobby of the apartment complex cafe is still aesthetically pleasing to the eye and nice. It is still the same VERY small cafe with not much seating but there are sofas a few steps inside at the co-working apace lobby. OWNERSHIP CHANGE -- Here is the issue. The cafe is no longer owned by Go Buddah. It is now owned by some corporate company or some person (I don't know). Go Buddah was a vegan restaurant in Rocky River (Cleveland, Ohio) owned by Joshua Ingraham; however, Go Buddah sadly closed in 2020 or 2021. Joshua was the former Executive Chef of the Cleveland Indians baseball team, now named Cleveland Guardians. Tiger Lily Cafe was sadly impacted by COVID-19 because they do not have many of their original cafe offerings. Infact, I glanced through some of Go Buddah's google reviews because Go Buddah used to own Tiger Lily and I found a response to a review where the customer did not have a great experience because the staff at Go Buddah wasn't too friendly. The owner commented in 2021: "Our staff simply deserves better than this. The short answer is that after we lost everything during the pandemic we vowed to create a concept and company that would pay a living wage. I'm truly sorry for your experience, but for how hard our staff works this is frankly a slap in the face, especially after all that we have gone through." Based on that above comment, you can definitely tell that Go Buddah was hurting and thus; it is no surprise that they pulled out of this Tiger Lily coffee shop business venture which is unfortunate. CBD DRINKS -- The popular NON-ALCOHOLIC CBD drinks are no longer on the drinks menu, for now at least but I don't think they are ever coming back. The person working there when I arrived on that Friday evening in March 2022 didn't know when the CBD drinks will be back in stock. She didn't seem interested or have any information on if the drinks will ever be back. She said that the cafe did not have any of the ingredients anymore to make the drinks. The awesome Calypso Cocktail which is the only CBD drink that I've tried is no more. The spark and original interest of Tiger Lily Cafe were the CBD drinks. With those CBD drinks no longer for sale, I am not too excited to visit anymore. If I simply want tea (I don't drink coffee), I'll go somewhere closer to where I live such as Lekko Coffee shop. However, if I'm in the Tremont neighbourhood area, I will definitely come here only because I enjoy sitting in the Electric Gardens apartment complex lobby. It's truly a gem and an awesome casual first date spot.

I have been doing high tea the last 2 years and we hand-picked this place to visit this year. This…read morewas a beautiful house outside and inside. This was a great pick after a some research. The house was packed on a Tuesday afternoon. We did reservations and so glad we did as they were not taking walk-ins on the day we dined. The employees were very courteous and kind. The menu is great and so much to choose from. But of course we chose the high tea meal. It comes with 4 sandwiches lemon bread and scones and to finish strawberries. All the food was of good quality and tasted very good. Cucumbers and tomatoes could have been cut thinner on the sandwiches, but the taste was really good. They have a few things for sale, but it is not a small gift shop. The few tea rooms that I have gone to did have a souvenir shop to buy tea, bakery items or small tea pots or cups. But I think their focus is on the tea room and food. Their tea is placed in tea pots that are beautiful and they place it on warmer to keep it warm. With many variations of teas and also other option other than tea to choose from. It was just a great place to enjoy the day and some tea.

Miss Hickory's Tea Room is a quaint tea house right next to the scenic Mill Stream Run Reservation…read more There's a softness to the place with its charming teapots and tea cups, pastel color scheme, and themed tea rooms. I had the loveliest afternoon tea with my mom at Miss Hickory's. AMBIANCE: You'll step back into the 1900's with time-specific decor and waitresses' attire. Miss Hickory's occupies a mid-1800s farmhouse that was owned by the first blacksmith in Strongsville, William Weller. The current owners preserved the historic charm, transformed the farm house into multi-room tea house. There are two main dining areas on the first floor, and multiple gorgeous themed tea rooms upstairs (like the Gathering Room and Storybook Tea Room). The interior contains a lot of refurbished and vintage furniture, charming housewares, and decor. Think pastels, florals, and lace. The space comfortably accommodates big groups and pairs. Small parking lot is available onsite, consider car pulling if attending with a large group. RESERVATIONS: I personally despise the commitment of reservations, but the process here is very easy. I emailed the tea house, received same day email response, and was not charged to hold the reservation. The tea room space started filling very quickly at open, so it's best to reserve your space. FOOD/TEA: Multi-page menu will accommodate all types of tastes. Find another seasonal menu at your table with all the flavors of the season. The menu contains signature plates, sandwiches, soups, sides, sweets, desserts, and beverages. You can have anything from a full tea feast to no tea at all equally enjoying your time. If you're a tea connoisseur, read all tea descriptions at the end of the menu. We ordered Miss Hickory's High Tea Sampler ($23 per person) that contains a shareable 3-tier serving tray with finger sandwiches, wonton cups, strawberries, scones, sweets, and crème. While I have seen larger portions at other tea houses, the food amount was very filling. Everything was extremely fresh, much fresher than experienced at other tea houses. I most enjoyed the walnut scones, they were so delicious! The standalone menu items seemed expensive and were served in very small quantities based on our observation of other guests. I don't think that ordering standalone items offers value. My mom thought that the experience was pricey, while I think it's about at market price. Since the tea is not included in the sampler, we ordered and shared two tea pots - Loose Leaf Arctic Berry and Black Currant ($4 per teapot with refills but no sharing). They were served with a tea warmer which was incredible, I love me some hot tea! The flavors started out very mild then evolved during our experience due to longer steeping. We agreed that Arctic Berry was our favorite tea. If you're not into loose leaf teas, you'll discover a very long Twinings selection. EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS: Many guests arrived with kids who were very enthusiastic about tea parties. They wore adorable matching outfits. Kids received their own tea experience - tiny tea cups and teapot. It was really cute! The room upstairs (Storybook Tea Room) seems to well accommodate anyone with children, has fairytales book, and play tea set. I can envision an adorable children's tea party in this space. SERVICE: The service is extremely attentive. Five stars! Our waitress was so kind, efficient, and just generally pleasant. She presented us with a demo of additional desserts for purchase at the end of the dining experience. One of them was Bridgerton-inspired Mille-feuille! We didn't have any more room for desserts, but they looked really elaborate! The owner inquired how our experience was at the end of our afternoon tea as well which felt especially welcoming. SHOP: The tea house has a small shopping area by the entrance. The cutest things are tea cup cards with tea bags! We loved our calm and delicious afternoon tea. We plan to return during nature's more scenic seasons like winter or the vibrant time of fall. I think that the views by the tea house will be unmatched. I have to say that it's one of my best tea house experiences.

Came here for continued bday festivities because Amazonia is too trendy and was kicking us out…read moreafter our dinner, lol. I was envisioning a chill, slower-paced, comfy, lowkey bar or lounge to have conversations and interesting drinks after dinner with coworkers and friends. Nothing nearby fit the bill except this (genius idea!) place and it was absolutely perfect for the vibe and ambiance of what I was looking for! It was a relaxing, well lit, spacious but still intimate, tidy but still unique area to hang in. I ordered a make it yourself blend of a calming kratom, pineapple juice and raspberry flavor. It was fantastic and the S size in a mason jar was perfect. It tasted a bit like green tea mixed with botanicals and juice. My friend got the blue lotus drink with pineapple juice but it was kind of bland, earthy with only a tiny hint of sweetness. My other friend got a coffee...with lavender syrup because she's bonkers and also was too chicken to try kratom. It wasn't too loud but there was someone playing piano pretty badly (maybe on purpose) that surprisingly wasn't too distracting. We had a great time and I would definitely come back.

I first visited in July 2024 because I was in the area. I ordered a Lavender Earl Grey tea to-go…read more(takeaway order). The tea was fine because I'm used to a stronger lavender flavour. I added a little sweetener that they had available (I think raw sugar) and took my tea to go. I got to sample a little Kava and Kratom upon walking in because I had never tried them before. The employee explained what they were to me because I had never heard of them. They are supposed to help with anxiety, stress, and mood. Kava is a root and Kratom comes from the leaves of a specific tree so both are essentially plants. After sampling them, both tasted very bitter to me so I didn't like it which is fine (haha). The Kava had a dirt or grainy texture and the kratom had a lighter but more bitter flavour. The employee did mention to me that both would taste bitter and earthy. I did not order any drinks with them upon sampling them but they sell an assortment of drinks that include Kava and Kratom. Customer service was friendly. If you like Kava and Kratom or want to try it then come visit this Sacred Waters Kava bar in Lakewood. It's not my preference. The male employee working told me that they used to be affiliated with the other Kava bar in Cleveland (North Olmsted location, I think) but they are no longer affiliated with that location as the business partners stopped working together. **** GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024 - 69/150 total reviews in 2024 - 719 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 18 July 2024

Wonderful customer service. Unique store with great gift ideas! Great selection of teas!read more

such a nice lady works here. she had a nice convo with me and recommended several crystals to me…read morebased on something i shared with her. such a lovely, nice lady. didnt rush me, & answered any questions i had !!! i would 10000000% go back