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!

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 :)

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 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!

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.

This place has great food and coffee the server came up and asked us how the stuff was…read more Over all a great place

Not your typical coffee counter, Shibam coffee is beautiful,…read morethe menu is vast and the staff our friendly. Tucked in the back parking lot with plenty of surface lot parking, so won't have to walk far. There is plenty of space to have a seat and enjoy a cup of coffee or an array pastries. My husband opted for an espresso, full bodied and hot, he also had an americano, which he loved. I ordered the chai, it was hot, but I don't think I would order it again, the spice was there, but I thought it was bland. We will definitely try it again, the menu was full and appealing.

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

Very nice coffee shop located right near the arcade in downtown Cleveland. This place serves a good…read morelatte and has a pretty cool vibe to it. Located within a super historic building, it's worth a visit.

Highly recommend. Nothing like it around us…read more Walk in grab a tray and liner. Place your pastries to pay and get your drink. You can then request to warm up whatever pastry you'd like. Quality is good, place is roomy (crowded at the time) but also well decorated and well lit. A bit farther for us but we'll be returning.

This place is quite cute. It's a little bit of an unusual. Serve yourself type French bakery. But…read moreyou grab a tray and a piece of wax paper and some tongs and you go pick out what you like. You go up to the cash register you order a drink if you want and sit down or take it out. They have a private conference room if you would like to rent it out. I like the iced coffee and you can't go wrong with any pastry here.ice

I only ended up here to pick up some coffee for a friend who needed it! I ended up getting a coffee…read morebecause why not? The place was cute and the air smelled like delicious coffee...... I decided on the "Olive it a Latte" latte - a graza olive oil infused milk steamed with citrus pistachio simple syrup and poured over an espresso!! I was slightly scared after I ordered because I wasn't 100% sure about the flavor - but it was pretty good! Not my favorite ever but it was such a fun flavored latte to try!! - plus the guy who made my latte made it a point to show me the latte art before putting my to go lid on and that made my day! they were so kind!! Plus my friend really enjoyed the "Collinwood" espresso blend I got her - so all in all we were both happy...and what else can you ask for? Ill have to make my way back over here for another fun latte flavor!

I love Six Shooter Coffee and typically visit the Waterloo location. However, I was in the area on…read morea Saturday morning, so I stopped in. This one feels a little less cozy, maybe because it's on a busier street and has less seating, but the vibes are still great. Menus are exactly the same. I got a fabulous pistachio and cardamom bevvie, as well as my beloved ham toastie. The service was absolutely amazing and I struck up a great convo with the ladies who assisted me. Six Shooter is hands down my favorite coffee shop in Cleveland for both the coffee (grounds are delicious and reasonably priced) and the good vibes. Really awesome and welcoming neighborhood feel. I love supporting this business.

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!

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.

Solid cafe with good space to sit! I got the coconut matcha off their spring menu, and I really…read moreenjoyed the coconut flavor from it. I also got a chocolate scone, I wish they had an option to warm up their pastries but overall it was solid as well. The back is a bar you can sit as well but it also has random stuff like boxes around? So I'm not sure if you can sit back there or not. Other than that, good amount of seating inside near the front as well.