Nestled with walking distance of Baldwin Wallace, Cafe Ah Roma is bustling with students and locals alike. Whether you are grabbing a coffee and muffin, curling up with a book or doing homework this is the blend to be. They offer a variety of sandwiches, pastries, bagels, coffees and teas, just a little bit for everyone. We opted for bagel sandwiches made to order, simple no fuss and delicious. The chai was perfect...extra hot spicy and full of nutmeg just the way I like it. read more

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Coffee or tea in a place most people wouldn't think is a college town - 2 of 2 In downtown Berea and not far from small private Baldwin Wallace University is this independent and popular coffeehouse. It's popular with students, with educators, with local residents, and with whomever has had it recommended to them ... like me. I have had two people tell me about Cafe Ah-Roma and one was a local friend who now prefers coffeehouses in suburbs closer to the lake. Regardless, everyone you ask about it seems to know exactly where Cafe Ah-Roma is. When first told about it, I thought it had something to do with Rome. It then became very obvious it's a play on the word aroma that will additionally have you making an "ah" sound for relief and/or elation. The interior is comfortable like an old shoe and, based on the postings, art work, and vibe, the store has real connectedness to its community. Note that this area leans slightly liberal but not ridiculously so. That means you might even see a Karen or two in here. Also, true to the notion that "culture comes from the top down," the staff that helps you, often students, are very polite and customer-focused when the chain coffeehouses are almost at the point of sliding things at you. These are good values that the owners are passing on to employees and, here, it's about the customers. They want to know that you are happy with your purchase. I want to add that, to go with your coffee or tea, they have cookies, pastries, or could put together something savory for you. In my case, I added a tomato basil bagel with a vegetable spread that they made for me. It's all good. The prices for menu items are also fair. This coffeehouse is in the suburb immediately south of the international airport. Only a few hotels are north of CLE, with most of them being south in Berea or Middleburg Heights. If staying at a nearby hotel, this locale is nearby. Cafe Ah-Roma is for everyone and the broad customer base is really interesting. In more temperate weather, there are exterior chairs and tables under the covered walkway to nearby stores. The interior is fairly spacious and bright. In closing, Ah-Roma deserves high marks for being a good coffeehouse (4 stars) and then some, hence 5 stars. read more

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Stopped here for a coffee and a pastry. They had several options in the case including a seasonal pumpkin scone. It was fresh and not too sweet. The coffee was piping hot and they had multiple options to choose from. It was a quick stop with great service. read more

Cafe Ah-Roma - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berea, Ohio

Good vibes. Yummy coffee! Very chill little place. Friendly staff! Bagels were toasted and veggie cream cheese was fresh! read more

Cafe Ah-Roma - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berea, Ohio

Still one of my favorite coffee shops in the area. Great coffee, great vibes that make you feel welcome to stay there for hours (which I have), and AMAZING muffins. Starbucks and Dunkin' could never. read more

Cafe Ah-Roma - Muffin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berea, Ohio

Will burn your bagel into an inedible carbon crisp. Then when you ask them to remake they will take forever and burn the second one even more than the first one so you don't have time to wait for a 3rd one. I would save your money and time and go somewhere that cares about what they are serving their customers. McDonald's would have been a safer bet and that's just sad. read more

Cafe Ah-Roma is a play on the word "aroma" as well as the apparent "Ah" you may make after drinking a sip of coffee. I would describe my experience there as "Ah-kay." Their coffee is from area roaster, Caruso's. So, it's a solid cup of coffee and local. Their menu options are nothing particularly special. Got an egg sandwich on an everything bagel and wanted to try one of their fruit danishes but all they had available was cheese. Again, it was all sufficient. Ultimately, I think if you're in the area and just want some kind of breakfast/cafe experience, it's fine. But, ultimately, I was not floored by the Ah-Roma. read more

Such kind staff and fabulous coffee. We were celebrating our retirement with friends and the staff made us feel at home and made the evening special. read more

Best coffee shop in Berea. Cafe Ah-Roma is a popular hangout. It's a longtime favorite of students and locals. Also has good stuff to eat. The prices are good and so is service. Coffee is the main thing here. It always goes good with any of the bagels, which makes this a popular place in the morning. There isn't that much room inside, but they still have plenty of tables. If you feel overwhelmed by the large coffee menu you can simply get a regular coffee. It's about $3 for a cup. This coffee is located in the urns at the front. As for the food it's mostly breakfast items like bagels. It's about $2.50 for a bagel and a spread. The peanut butter is very good especially when it's melted because the bagel is toasted. It has some old school decor. It gives it a cozy and relaxing feeling. They have modern technology like wifi. read more

Cafe Ah-Roma - Coffee With Bagel And Peanut Butter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berea, Ohio

Nice little cafe downtown. Lots of coffee choices, and they were hot and tasty. The problem is the pre-made eggs. If I had known, i would have made a different choice. The bagel was good quality and taste. I would go back just order differently. read more

Net a friend for breakfast and a beverage. My drink was a special and very tasty. It was a chai tea latte with almond syrup. The bagel sandwich I got was just okay. It was a bit dry. read more

Cafe Ah-Roma - Almond chai tea latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berea, Ohio

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What a cute little cafe in downtown Berea! I didn't even know this place existed until my friend suggested we meet there for breakfast one day! Great place to grab a bite to eat or meet up with friends. Plenty of seating for 2 people or larger groups! There is WiFi available, if you are looking for a place to get some work done. Wall plugs nearby in almost all corners of this place, which is awesome! I've been to coffee shops which had limited plugs available and I was quite annoyed, especially since my laptop dies so quickly. Cafe Ah-Roma offers both breakfast and lunch options! All dishes are super affordable and is quick! I can't wait to come back here just to hang out and introduce friends to this place! read more

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Got early morning lattes for the family while visiting - very good coffee and super friendly !

Great customer service . I dropped my coffee and went back to buy another when the cashier gifted me the replacement. The oatmeal cookies taste great. Being open until 9 pm allowed for a late cup of coffee. Outside seating as well as reading material inside makes Roma a good place to hang out read more

The food here is always excellent. Always well cooked, kept well refrigerated and prepared well. The staff they have working here provides excellent service. They are always greeting you and have a great attitude. The place is a quaint place with classical music playing in the background, great ambiance. People gather here to converse, grab a coffee or a quick bite. A great place to chill if you are on a work break or just sitting to relax. Cafe-Ah-Roma is a great cafe to stop at if you are at their locations in Downtown Berea, or Downtown Cleveland. A+ grade. read more

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What a lovely experience this morning at Ah-Roma cafe. Ron was quite accommodating to my needs & requests & made our morning with delicious coffees, croissants & chocolate chip scone. I truly felt the ALOHA spirit here read more

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Very cute coffee shop in Berea. It was nice to stop by and have a cup of coffee and just sit outside and relax. read more

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Nice neighborhood cafe in Berea. Hot coffee is good, but I prefer their cold coffee. We enjoy their food, a mixed menu with sandwiches and wraps are what we have tried. A feisty bagel is my favorite item. Good for breakfast, the bagel has an egg, sausage and feisty sauce (a little spicy but not overly hot). Nice staff. Found curbside at this time if you call ahead. read more

Here we are again at the good ole Cafe Ah-Roma, the old hangout with My berea cousins! The owners rob & Mary and the girls are my BFFs even tho I haven't seen them in forever kind of BFF. I needed the WiFi today & no problemo. Got the large cappuccino & it was great. Here comes the feisty bagel ah-Roma. Let's dig in. It's the standard everything bagel with sausage & egg, made feisty with the spicy feta orange cheese dip on there. Shut the front door it's an indelible combination! I hope that means it's good bc damn right it is!! Love it. I'm gonna come back here more often, I spent the afternoon here patching up a laptop & had a good time remembering the good old days with all the original employees. Thanks a latte girls see u next time. 5 star service! read more

Cafe Ah-Roma - FEISTY bagel ah-Roma just as in the old days, but added zing w the spicy feta addition. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berea, Ohio

Okay!! The people alone make it a go to place! Great coffee, sandwiches, pastries and I could keep going on! Th owners, Rob & Mary truly know the importance of treating customers as friends. read more

This was a fun coffee shop with outstanding iced coffee and cappuccino. Their breakfast sandwiches are loaded with bacon and can be personalized on your favorite bagel. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Definitely a favorite on our trip to Ohio. read more

I absolutely love this place. It honestly is pretty amazing. The staff is sweet. My drinks and food are always amazing. I have all of my first dates here. It's a great local place that I'm happy to spend my money there read more

Such a warm and inviting place. It is a cozy neighborhood coffee shop where you are welcomed with a smile and delicious, hot, cup of coffee. I love this place. read more

Solid local business, with regular clientele of all ages. Folks working on laptops and not-working folks sitting around enjoying coffee and conversation. My fav chicken salad/-can get on bread,wrap or croissant. Soups change frequently and are all excellent. Owner is totally invested in the Berea community; always involved and supporting local events. To my knowledge, they haven't brought back live music but my fingers are crossed; they often featured BW student performances. read more

Even since Berea got a Starbucks, Cafe Ah-Roma continues to be packed every morning with locals stopping in for hot coffee, sweet chai lattes and great breakfast sandwiches. My favorite is the Bistro Bagel which is egg, bacon, provolone and mustard sauce. Cafe ah-Roma has covered outdoor seating where you'll always see people enjoying the fresh air with their leashed dogs right beside them. They have free Wi-Fi and a charging station at the counter overlooking the passing traffic. They also do lunch but I've never been here for lunch. There was talk about how this place would fare once Starbucks opened but I'm happy to say that it's faring just fine. read more

Needed caffeine one morning, found Cafe Ah-Roma using the Yelp app on my iPhone. It was a cool, rainy day when I visited. There were lots of folks hanging out - some drinking coffee and socializing, others reading newspapers, and still others working on MacBook Pros and iPads... Ordered their darkest roast coffee to go. Staff was very friendly. Would visit here again! #CafeAhRoma read more

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Nice staff and great service, but the food isn't very good. I'm not sure if they actually make much, if any, of their food fresh at this location. I only consider this location for coffee now, not any food. In particular, I would not recommend the bagels as they are either day old, or aren't baked in house. I would compare these to airport food. My wife says they are the worst bagels she's ever had. If you want a fresh baked bagel, you are better off going next door at Giant Eagle to pick some up from the bakery. read more

Mouth feel of the bagels: top notch Coffee: top notch Service: top notch Environment: top notch I honestly feel like I could write a New York best seller in this place with their classical music playing in the background, the magnificent brain food, and the coffee that doesn't try too hard. Highly recommend for a get together with a new friend or even an old one. This is the place to be any day of the week. It's not too crowded, although my review may change that;) read more

Just discovered this gem today! Did the 1/2 wrap 1/2 salad option. The peppercorn Parmesan ranch was delish! Hummus wrap was flavorful. Their "small" (they are a really good size!) cookies are only 95 cents! Will be going back to try the coffee options as well. read more

Was in the area and stopped in to get some work done on my computer. Love the atmosphere in this shop, it almost feels like something out of a movie and you feel like the main character. I've never been in here before until now and I would've tried their coffee if I hadn't got some earlier. I got a raspberry fruit smoothie and 1/2 cranberry turkey wrap. Their prices are really nice and not outrageous. If it wasn't 50 minutes away from where I live, I would definitely come here more often, just to not be home on my days off work. Staff is really sweet too. Whenever I'm in the area or even just up for a drive, I'll come back and try their coffee. Love this place! read more

Great, quaint atmosphere. Delicious coffee drinks and great breakfast sandwich. Great place to study or meet friends

The cafe was dirty. The staff was not unpleasant but certainly not welcoming. They don't offer oat milk - or they were out of it late morning on a Monday. The menu had plenty of options but the quality was poor. The quality of espresso was lacking. You can do better at home - just buy your favorite Torani syrup (that's what they use at Cafe Ah-Roma) and a home espresso maker. Wasted $10.50 on two drinks that hit the trash before we made it to the car. Yuck. read more

Very cute place! All the workers are always so nice and helpful. The food and coffee are affordable and delicious.

I almost feel bad about giving Cafe Ah-Roma 3 stars instead of 4 - like it's average review indicates. Almost. This is the most awkward coffee shop I've ever tried to work in. It's cold. I couldn't find any outlets for my computer. The seat are very uncomfortable. The wifi isn't great. And it's cramped in here. I think this is more for locals to come hang out and talk and socialize. Which is totally fine. Except I'm not a local and I didn't have anyone to socialize with. It's also VERY bright in here. Like a cafeteria in a senior citizens center. Not much of a selection as far as pastries go - some cookies and a few pieces of cake in plastic containers and a few muffins. Although the zucchini muffin I had was great! See, maybe it's 4 stars after all. read more

Cafe Ah-Roma - Lots of uncomfortable chairs taking up lots of space. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berea, Ohio

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This coffee shop has some unusual and yummy drinks at great prices, they also have lots of healthy wraps. It is a clean place and the workers are on spot.It has a great little spot to sit outside and enjoy the day . The owner does a lot for his community collecting food for food banks ,helping out with animal shelters ,sponsoring many events . There is a shelf with games on it in case you just want to sit a while .There are daily specials and free wi-Fi. read more

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Sunday morning, seemed all regulars, nice staff, nice inside Cappuccino: good Cinnamon chocolate espresso muffin: not as good as I wanted Bacon, egg, cheese bagel: solid Pesto bagel: solid read more

What a cute breakfast place. They offer so much on the menu and delicious drinks. I had the red white and blue black iced, wow that had such a exotic taste with cocounut. They have plenty of outdoor seating perfect to smoke a cigar. read more

Cafe Ah-Roma - Refreshing stop before the band outside plays - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berea, Ohio

mids... rough all the way around.. nothing is prepared to order.. I got told the eggs come in fried how hard is it to put an egg in a pan.. No one must eat breakfast in this city because there isn't one decent place around.. pitiful if your over 60/70 years old I'm sure youd like this place! read more

Best flavor coffee in the Cleveland region! The bagel sandwiches are great. Staff is amazing and very accommodating to all people. Best hidden secret, if it's a secret :) read more

Here to stun you folks yet again! And i am gonna GUSH yet again! Worked DowntownCleveland over 30 years and went to a Cafe Au-Roma quite often when at E 22 and CSU. The owner Rob SAID he had another establishment and i forgot all about it till i was seeking somewhere new to try in Berea and there it was. Drove up about 1:40 pm, parked on street, walked in and got my same usuals from back in the day. All Healthy too! Chicken salad sandwich on whole wheat honey bread, picked and diet cola all for under $9.00. YUMPIN YIMINI !!!! DO NOT think of this as just a coffee shop as their food is better than McDonalds and as i think of that, a #1 meal there is $11.00 and not healthy at all for you. Except for new salad recipe, everything was the same. The logo, the menu selections, bagels, scones, huge diversified menu for lunch, brunch, breakfast. This address does brisk business for breakfast after which the owners then go to the DT location where the brisk business is lunch! Both places are clean and tidy, nicely decor'd/themed and no one ever rushes you go back to what you were doing. Rob and his wife have been doing this FOREVER!!!! Staff efficient, quick, just chatty enough and now i remember why i always ordered HALF a sandwich. They are SOOOOOOO big, you cant finish an entire one even though i had not eaten yet today. Dined in so i could look at everything and reminisce, which I took full advantage of. Its half the size of the other one but they are serving a humongous CSU and business clientele for lunches with soups and such but the right size for Baldwin Wallace groups. DONT miss this one (or their other one), they are both to die for. Reasonably busy at this hour and folks were definitely enjoying dining on outdoor patio. There was one scone left wih my name on it and bought it before i left. Delightful!! Loved my time there and I left a HI FOR ROB for the girls to deliver tomorrow morning. Cant say enough though i could go on and on about these locations, the owners and the staffs. read more