Great place. We walked over from little italy. We enjoyed the coffee and herbal tea…read more Cashier/barista was so so nice

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.

I found Lionheart Coffee while staying at the Kimpton Hotel. Honestly, I was immediately attracted…read moreto the name because I'm a Leo! Ha! But when I walked through the door, it instantly felt welcoming and like a place I'd be a regular at if I lived in the neighborhood. The customer service was wonderful. Everyone behind the counter was friendly, and I just loved the atmosphere. I ordered a hot chai latte, and since I don't like cinnamon on top, I asked if they could hold it if they normally dust it--they were more than happy to accommodate! I also got a raspberry danish, and both were delicious. I would definitely come back next time I'm in the area!

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 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.

Tried for first time this morning. Very good food and coffee. The staff is friendly and super…read morehelpful. I'll be back there soon!

Where do I begin, let's start with the funnel cake fries. I have had funnel cakes fries from…read morenumerous places, and the "fries" are usually made from funnel cake batter and then the powdered sugar put over them. These funnel cake fries were legit French fries with some type of syrup and sugar put over them. They were absolutely atrocious. I am not sure what funnel cake fries or funnel cakes is in Cleveland but that's not it and the fries were cold. Everything bagel with cream cheese and salmon aka bagel with lox. I would say slice the salmon a little bit thinner and don't throw on chunks of salmon. For the price paid, it's not someplace my family would go back to.

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!

Great coffee and ambiance to study. WiFi was fast and staff was friendly with great customer…read moreservice.

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.

My favorite coffee shop in Cleveland!!!! The Ube latte always hits the spot when I need a solid…read moredrink. Their other lattes are so delicious and the espresso here is made so rich. I love Lekko and what they stand for! A lot of space to meet up with friends/hangout/study. Employees are also super friendly :)

I went to their sister location on St, Clair and was not impressed. However, I thought it might be…read morebecause the sister location was smaller so I gave this place a try today. Nope, it was pretty meh experience. I got an iced matcha latte with lavender syrup and a coffee cake muffin. The latte was okay. The matcha flavor did not come through. Moving to the coffee cake muffin, it was so dry. The place itself was spacious and nice. Too bad, the drinks and desserts were average.

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.

Wow. I was not aware that a cold sandwich could be THIS good. Simple yet beautiful ingredients. The…read morestar of the show is the bread. Freshly baked, soft, and flavorful. You must go. It's criminal that this is anything less than 4.5 stars. I've heard people had issues with the "service." I have had no such problem, but even if I did, come off it - just accept that culinary geniuses can be unstable. Once you realize that you'll enjoy lunch (and life) a lot more.

Great food but rude customer service. Not likely to go back to be treated like an annoyance.read more