Quick, quiet and quaint! This place does not pretend to be anything it's not. In a world full of overpriced "coffee", trendy pop music at an uncomfortable volume, and sandwiches that come in a plastic sleeve, Cafe Ah-Roma is a refreshing change of pace. The coffee is affordable, strong and available in sizes I don't have to learn a new language to remember. The breakfast sandwiches (I had the Cleveland Bagel Ah-Roma) are simple, ready in 5 minutes, and dont deconstruct upon consumption. The quiet atmosphere is conducive to productivity, be it a quick editing session, mental health break, or study block before classes. The staff is always extremely friendly, accommodating, and well educated on their menu, a menu that provides variety without trying to do so much that quality is affected. I've never had a bad meal here! Bonus: They have board games (: Takeaways: Coffee is always hot, the vibes are always chill, and the staff makes it feel like if grandma had a dining room attached to her home kitchen. Love it, will be back again and again! read more

Cafe Ah-Roma - Bacon egg and cheese croissant, drip coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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The workers are so nice - they seem to care that you are there!!! The place is a cute little place. There is a patio. They have many choices and it's a local little business!! They only down for me is that the coffee is kept in those pump carafes - but as long as it's fresh, which it seems to be, then it's ok Try it. It's goood!!! read more

Cafe Ah-Roma - Halloween coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

They do not close at 9! They close at 4pm. My turkey cranberry wrap was delicious. It was 8/10 with flavorful tender smoked turkey in good portion, not too much lettuce, and almost enough cranberry sauce. Next time I'll get extra. The wrap was fresh too. Nice employees. Total was ~$8. read more

Cafe Ah-Roma - Turkey cranberry wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Super cozy, went almost every day during undergrad. Good prices, and everything I've tried was great. Their croissant breakfast sandwiches and turkey club wrap especiallya amazing. Their cold brews, lattes, and hot coffee is also real good. Food is always out quick and the employees are all very nice! I definitely recommend trying it out! You can go for a quick bite or stay and enjoy the atmosphere. read more

Cafe Ah-Roma - Sweet Heat Sandwich (croissant, sausage, egg, pepper jack, and honey) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Are you looking for that hole in a wall - great tier cafe food (without the dinginess associated with hole in the wall places)? This is definitely it for Cleveland. The food always smells delicious and the drinks are actually divine. I've found that no matter who serves (there seems to be a lot of students), the quality and consistency is pretty even. If you ever feel incredibly brain-dead from a long day of studying or just are craving something to satisfy your sweet tooth, I recommend the Iced Mocha. It's basically glorified sweetened chocolate milk, but it will immediately give you a lift and keep you going all day. It's addicting. There's almost always fast and pleasant service as well as plenty of seating. Not sure if there's anything namely unique about their food, but I'd say this is the best light food/coffee place I've ever had. Only thing that mildly sucks is that there's only minimal street parking as it's almost always full. read more

That's feisty chicken wrap was bust'in man. I'm by far not a fan of mushrooms at all nor feta cheese but this wrap contained it all and I am a fan of it. The spicy feta and mushrooms complimented the wrap so well along with the flavored tomato basil wrap itself. The wait time was fast and the people were nice and I recommend trying something new at this place read more

Cafe Ah-Roma - Feisty chicken wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Please please PLEEEEAAASSSEEE! Read my review of the Berea location of this restaurant, i sort of reviewed them both at once. Went here maybe DAILY when i worked on 22nd & Prospect for over a decade. Superb dining, staff, owners, ALL OF IT. You can get a HUMONGOUS lunch/drink for under $9.00------ now THAT beats Wendys or McDonalds by a football field!!!!! See all BOTH of these have to offer you just 15 miles apart................... Dined there today - Delish!! and having the last scone they had while i write this. read more

Going to a cafe and NOT reviewing the coffee seems odd--I know, but I really don't think this is the place for bean connoisseurs anyways. Here's my take: I have never been to this cafe, but I let my intern pick a place near CSU campus that would be easier for him to pop into for a meeting between classes. When he picked Cafe Ah-Roma I made these assumptions without even looking at the Yelp reviews: 1) It's a campus cafe 2) It will be busy 3) There will be lots of quick food items for lunching students on the go 4) And there will most likely be plenty of seating and outlets for school work 5) This is not a fancy cafe, nor will it likely boast house-roasted arabica bean pour overs or $8 fancy espresso drinks 6) The coffee drinks will be geared towards your average, young adult/ student, who's in for the caffeine, not the recognition of buying the most expensive, fancy, local coffee in town. All of those things were correct. Does it make this place bad? Not at all. In fact, it seemed quite popular amongst students of all sizes, shapes, etc. It was PACKED midday on a Tuesday, but there were still places to sit and plug in. I had a plain coffee, which was tasty, and a veggie sandwich. They have plenty of healthy and not-so-healthy lunch items that are made to order quickly. If you're looking for a sophisticated, brag-worthy, snobby coffee experience--we've got plenty of local joints around CLE that will tickle your fancy. But if you're coming here for a place to grab a quick caffeine jolt, a hot sammie or healthy wrap and some space to group-study with fellow CSU students? This is right up your alley. P.S. Can the City of Cleveland PLEASE--FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS HOLY--get on board with CSU's awesome parking meter system?! It's similar to those in other big cities, like Chicago, where you don't have to be stuck in 1932 carrying around pockets full of loose change. You can use a credit card at the pay station when you park in their metered, street parking spots! GASP! read more

Cafe Ah-Roma - Veggie sandwich on a bagel with cream cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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This is a classic college coffee shop. It's so cozy even with the hustle and bustle of students on their laptops, reading books, working on group projects, etc. I got chamomile tea and a "Cleveland" bagel (tomato basil bagel with egg, bacon, and cheese) for around $5.50. Everything is fairly priced too which is refreshing for college students. I saw a salad on the menu for $7ish and wraps at around $3-$4. I really loved the atmosphere and I can see myself becoming a regular! read more

I've been going to CSU for what seems like forever and Ah-Roma has never let me down. Good food, good drinks, nice cozy atmosphere, great staff and friendly owner (who remembers your name and your major if you come there often enough), and perfect location. Students, staff, and faculty all love this place. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Perfect for one on one coffee chats, groups, or individual study times. read more

Fast friendly service. I just stopped there for 1/2 sandwich. They make wraps too, so I had that instead. Quite filling. Enjoyed the free wifi, and a plug for my computer. No hassles using the restroom. read more

I have to say that Cafe Ah-Roma is by far my favorite spot for coffee and a quick bite to eat. They have a full range of wraps and salads as well as some quick breakfast items like bagel w/eggs. They also offer cookies, scones, and a few other sweet treats. The coffee is outstanding and is 100% fair trade. The atmosphere of the cafe itself can't be beat, it's a relaxed, visually appealing place to do some work, chat with friends, or just decompress. In addition, in warmer weather there's outdoor seating in the patio/garden right next to Trinity Cathedral, it's just a great space. I've been a customer of the cafe now for years and it is still my favorite of anywhere I've ever been. The food is great, the coffee outstanding, and the staff is friendly and even remembers your name and what you like to order. read more

Cafe Ah-Roma - the interior of a restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

really cute cozy place. everyone and staff is very nice. wish they had gluten free but other than that I enjoy the food

Delicious ginger bread Chai latte. Great customer service. Right near a beautiful campus and cathedral. It's perfect for a quick coffee and snack but also good vibes to sit down and eat breakfast/lunch. read more

Two trips , two botched coffee orders. And no, I didn't order some moccachino half-caff, part skim, no foam, frou-frou frappe. All I wanted was an iced skim latte. (and she wouldn't give it to me!!! ) The first time, it was disgustingly sweet!! Huh? The second time, when I asked for no sugar, although I'm at a loss as to why they put sugar in there in the first place, I got--just as much sugar. Yeeeech. "That's the way we make them" I was told. Add to that utterly charmless, surly, zombie-like service and a lame, lame muffin/cookie selction and you've got a waste of what could be a very cool space. Sad. read more

Not a fan. I was excited about the prospect of a local coffee shop when I moved nearby. Unfortunately, Ah-Roma didn't live up to even my lowest expectations. Nearly every time I go, they mess up my coffee order. Want syrup in your drink? Be prepared to have more syrup than coffee. I suppose that's better than tasting their horrible coffee, though. On a more positive note, the bagels aren't half bad...but don't be surprised if they get your order wrong the first time. read more

Don't look at Cafe Ah-Roma as a coffee shop - you won't find it touting fancy brands. Don't look at Cafe Ah-Roma as a date night out - you won't find it open late nor table side serving. Cafe Ah-Roma is really a neighborhood small eatery mainly for quick lunch-on-the-go sort of place. They have extensive menu items from breakfast sandwich to lunch time Soups, Salads, Wraps,and sandwiches. The dishes are standard affair and your order is assembled fresh. My favorite on their menu is Red Pepper Hummus wrap - a perfect blend of bite & hummus with lettuce, tomato bundled in a wrap. Fountain drinks that offer free refills as well as coffee drinkers can go back during the same day for free refills. The prices range from $5 - $10. The staff are always friendly and greet you with a smile as you enter. The crowd tend to be calm & quiet. They offer free wi-fi. The seating is limited (even though they have a porch section) where people are allowed to smoke - this is problematic in summer time, having to walk through the smoke to get inside. read more

When on campus this is the spot for coffee. Well run, comfortable hang out, clean non-gender bathroom, also good for a light meal. Sandwiches, wraps, etc. read more

Eh it's convenient. I usually stop here to grab a tea after I get off work and have to go to class. There's nothing really that special or unique about it. They have a pretty decent tea selection and one flavored coffee everyday. The big chocolate chip cookies are good. I like the spicy feta turkey wrap, but 3 bucks for half a wrap is pretty expensive. If it wasn't so close to Cleveland State, I'd probably never go. They've never messed up any of my orders and the workers are all really nice. read more

Food, people and location are good. Price is decent. There's really not much to say about this place except for if you're hungry in the morning, this is the perfect place to get breakfast. read more

Cafe Ah-Roma - Egg croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Consistently sucks! Consistently burnt tasting coffee. Consistently lackluster service. You'd be better served trekking just a bit further down Euclid Ave to the Starbucks at Playhouse Square. read more

This cafe is in close proximity to Cleveland State, which makes it a great place to have meetings for my staff team and supervisor. Pretty standard cafe with coffee and bagel/egg/cheese sandwiches for breakfast. It's clean with free wifi and a great view of Euclid / passing students. Interesting crowd that passes through and by the cafe. Sitting in this coffeeshop inspires me to be a student again! If you park in the Trinity parking lot, you can validate your parking at the desk inside using your Cafe Ah-roma receipt. You can stay at the cafe for about 2 hours if you want validation. Pretty nice option! read more

The whipped cream is so good, do not skip that on top of your drink! This coffee shop is a nice tucked in spot to hit when all the CSU campus coffee locations are closed (unless you don't care about affordability always choose this over CSU campus coffee). Coffee is strong, staff is friendly, plenty of seating for you and your colleagues to meet or work. The hours change in the summer when school is not in session, which stinks because it closes a bit early for my liking :( read more

Let me just start off by saying that the coffee here is BAD. Not just tolerable, not just mediocre, it's downright bad. The drip coffee always tastes burnt, don't bother ordering anything steamed because they oversteam it every time, and even the iced coffee doesn't taste cold brewed (tastes like old coffee they put over ice). The bakery is below mediocre, seems like some defrosted or day old baked goods they put in a glass case. That being said, this is just about the only place around CSU campus that you can go for a quiet-ish lunch/coffee, and the staff has always been very friendly and gave me good service. The soups aren't bad, and I can definitely tolerate the lunch options. This place does good business simply because there aren't many other options (the rude Aramark staff in the CSU Student Center, no thanks! the rowdy crowds at Rascal House- nope!) but they should definitely consider making some improvements- namely the COFFEE! For a place called "cafe-ah-roma" you'd think they'd at least get that right. In the meantime, I'll continue to stop in here occasionally because of convenience, but by no means would recommend to an out of towner or visitor. read more

Attended a campus tour at my alma mater - CSU - over the weekend with a friend's relative who is considering moving to the CLE to go to college. While she was attending a lecture on student aid I dropped into Cafe Ah-Roma for a quick breakfast. I ordered what turned out to be a surprisingly fresh bagel. Upon first glance, I was certain it would be one of those super hard, barely defrosted, fresh from the freezer types, but I'm pretty sure this bagel was baked the day I ate it. Service was fast, but how many people hang out at a CSU coffee shop on a Saturday? I'd definitely go back if I happened to be in the area for lunch. They had multiple vegetarian items on their menu. It also seemed like a nice non-chain alternative to some of the other coffee shops in the area. read more

I'm a bit of a coffee snob and i can get real picky about coffee shop coffee, but i really like the coffee here. The service is always spot on and they food is tasty too. Try the everything bagel with egg and cheese. It does you good in the am. The location isn't too shabby either. read more

I was really happy when I came in, ready to eat lunch and do some work on my laptop. Over ten dollars later, and I cannot even connect to the internet. There was a man behind the counter who said he would restart it. It still would not work. When I said something to the staff the response was literally "Oh our internet is janky. It never works." I was told to try on my phone. Not only did it not work on my phone, but I cannot do work on my phone! What kind of coffee shop does not even have internet access. I was told by multiple staff members that this happens constantly. Will not be going back. read more

Slow Service Missing food in to go order decent bagels weak wouldn't go out of my way to go there again creative name read more

I live in the dorms next door to the cafe and, when in serious need of a cheap, filling meal, always make sure to stop here. Their sanwiches and wraps are always a safe bet as are their bagels. Unfortunately, I'm not a huge fan of their espresso drinks. The actual house coffee is good, but their lattes lacked that special something. Still, this is a great place to take a friend, eat a quick meal, and enjoy the relaxing environment or abuse their free wifi. read more

Cafe Ah-Roma is my absolute favorite place to eat on campus! It's perfect for lunch; I love their combo with a soup and half a sandwich. Good prices, a lot of options, and great service! read more

Not a great place, in my opinion. Been here twice: once to order coffee and once at lunchtime. Coffee order was botched. I asked for a cafe mocha and was given a chilled mocha. When I pointed that out to the person (politely!) behind the counter, she was unapologetic and obviously annoyed. She made it for me in silence, and then without making eye contact, stuck it on the counter in front of me and walked away. Second time I went at lunchtime and ordered a hummus wrap. Worst wrap I have EVER had - it literally fell apart when I took the wrapping paper off. My suspicion was that since all the associates were too busy looking at a video on the cashier's phone, the person making my wrap didn't take the time to actually WRAP all the ingredients together. What I got was gobs of hummus, one piece of tomato and random lettuce pieces spewing out of a ripped shell. The worst part? It cost over 3 bucks for a half! Shotty customer service, sub-par products and prices that are not competitive. I would rather go to subway or grab a wrap at the student's center. Will not return. A shame because I liked the location - very pretty patio space in the spring/summer. read more

Sad latte. Served scorching hot. No flavor whatsoever. Next time I will get coffee at the Shell station.

At the Prospect entrance a sign posted by Trinity Cathedral announces that Cafe Ah-Roma serves food and drink for the soul. Judging Cafe Ah-Roma as a coffee house is equivalent to judging Kim Kardashian on her IQ. A cafe is what Starbucks has been trying to be for over a decade. It fails. Business publications report It is trying again by serving boxed small portion lunches. Cafe Ah-Roma is a neighborhood cafe serving fresh and above average fare. What a neighborhood it is with CSU, Trinity, the YMCA, condos, and an RTA transit center. Customers range from CSU professors, Trinity persons of the cloth, students, jocks, and all the others who belong to these large institutions. Most come for a quick bite or for take out. This is not a place to sit for hours with a laptop as seating is limited. This is not the place for those who count how many customers are over 55 years old. Coffee is not the raison d'etre. I am in this area several times a week. I have found this cafe a perfect fit for the neighborhood. In at least 100 visits I have not had my order mixed up, nor have I ever had anything that was not fresh. The staff members are quick and good humored. The chicken salad is excellent. I usually get it on top of one of their very good garden salads. In the summer the outdoor seating shares Trinity's beautifully landscaped garden. I can understand why some may not be impressed with Cafe Ah-Roma as it is like Cleveland, not trendy and too diverse for those seeking the comfort of homogeneity. I like simple food done well in a room full of people who reflect the city. read more

This is the second Cafe Ah-Roma, the original is in Berea. However, this is really their "flagship store." The owners really threw their heart and soul into creating a space. Where as I find the Berea store cold and cafeteria-like, I think this Euclid Ave location has a cool vibe. Howerver, the atmosphere isn't as cool as it could be. I fell that it is still being pulled in two-different directions. Is it a coffee cafe or a lunch cafe? I want to know! I think that if the owners decide on that, the vibe will improve, as well as quality of food and service. read more

2.5 Stars. This is a nice little cafe with coffee, wraps and sandwiches next to (or on) Cleveland States campus. I had the red pepper hummus wrap and it was fresh tasting and tasty. The coffee was average at best but I didn't really care that much. The food is pretty simple...they are really just putting ingredients together...not much cooking involved. But even despite that it was still a nice wrap. They seem to make a reasonable attempt at providing health conscious food. Its a cozy environment and a decent place if you want something quick and on the run. I wouldn't seek this place out, but its fine for a quick bite or snack. read more

Nice variety of brews and bagels for a tasty morning treat! Not crazy about the cost of bagel extras like $.90 for cream cheese and another $.40 for jelly, though. But more or less it's a nice place read more

Straight garbage. Den of theives. My bagel was horrid. mediocre coffee. Do yourself a favor and spend your money somewhere else, utterly disappointed read more

I went there for the first time Thursday night to meet a friend who often goes there. The chai tea was the best I've ever had and I consider myself to be a chai snob. The atmosphere was calm and relaxed. Looking forward to going back next time I'm near CSU read more

Ordered a frozen mocha... Let's just say the whipped cream was the best part. But I might just be a lil salty cause I thought the dark haired girl taking orders was gonna reach over the register and stab me in the jugular. Not sure what her problem was. The blonde that made my drink... That's it. She just made the drink. No words for her. But seriously I think the brunette got into her witch costume a lil too early... It's only 5:00. Chill. read more

How have I not known about this place! I love it. Veggie wrap was really good. Cool atmosphere. I'll be tempted to come here everyday.