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!

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.

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.

Came here after a nice medal at tavern of little Italy…read more Came for ice cream and was sold on getting more dessert. Their gelato selection is in the corner but a decent selection. I got their strawberry cheesecake and a slice of I think German chocolate cake. Strawberry cheesecake gelato was delicious, reminded me of the old strawberry swirl cup ice cream you'd get at the grocery stores that came with the wodden spoon. But upgraded and a lot tastier. The slice of cake was decadent and went well with the gelato. Was almost like eating a pizookie. They had other pieces that I was tempted to get, but will have to be another time.

I have been going to prestige since I was a young child, almost 30 years…read more Used to be an experience and delectable treat. I took my own child back to purchase some things for Mother's Day, and was vastly disappointed in my recent experience. Service was extremely rude. Not a single price was advertised, the assorted cookies are now a whopping $24 per pound and they are were not fresh... so much so that I chose not to give them as a gift they were intended to be.

My family has been visiting Corbos since the '60s. It's an iconic Little Italy business. I always…read morehad a great feeling stepping inside as a little girl, and still have that feeling today -about 55 years later. I recommend all the bakery-most are very traditional Italian items. They are all perfect for every day, special occasions, and holidays. And do not forget about the non bakery food- homemade, fresh, delicious. A great selection as well. Everyone who ever took me to Corbos when I was a kid is gone now so it's very sweet to remember them and our special trips whenever I go to Corbos. And the food is still as wonderful. RIP, Sal

They left our food by the register without calling out our name. When we finally enquired, they…read morehanded it over.Said a guy had walked out. Food was lukewarm by the time we got it. To be fair, they comped our bill. I'd rather have had hot food in a reasonable amount of time. Bakery is always good. Excellent biscotti. Won't return to restaurant, not even to play their "Sopranos" pinball machine.

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.

It's been a while since I've been back but this place hasn't changed one bit. Got the seasonal…read moresnowbelt mocha and the maple pecan sticky bun. The sticky bun is just as good as I remembered it to be. It's a huge serving tbh with a solid coating of frosting. Would highly recommend. The space itself is a little loud and chaotic but there is a ton of natural lighting, making it a perfect place to be on a nice day.

I had a taste for something sweet. I looked on DoorDash and I saw this place was available. I…read moreordered here before and had a great experience so I tried them again. Today I tried the crème brûlée. I ordered one for me and my husband. Wait that really enjoyed it. It's a great individual size and a reasonable price. Not a fan of the advertisement paper being in the food, however, it came out easily, and it didn't leave any debris. The dessert has just enough sweetness and it's very creamy. I will re-order in the future and I do recommend.

A cute spot in the University Circle area!…read more I came here on a warm April day and was craving some ice cream. I got a cup of matcha soft serve ($5.95) and the strawberry layer cake ($6.95). The matcha soft serve was great. Cold, refreshing, and the perfect amount of sweetness that complemented the matcha flavor. I would definitely come back for the soft serve, especially since Cleveland has a tragic lack of places that offer matcha soft serve. I also enjoyed the cake. The cake itself was light, soft, and not too sweet. The strawberry jam wasn't bad and wasn't cloyingly sweet, but I did wish the cake came with more than one fresh strawberry. The cafe is small and has a few tables. The decor was absolutely adorable.

I've been to this Kung Fu Tea location a number of times between 2016 and 2019 and always found it…read moreto have some of the better boba in the area, not quite matching shops in the Bay Area and Socal, but close. As we were driving through Cleveland, we decided to stop and get a drink. Oolong Milk Tea, Large, 50% Sweet, Less Ice w/ Boba ($6.60) - The tea was way oversteeped, resulting in a very roasted, almost burnt taste. I asked for half sweet, but the sweetness level came out at around quarter sweet if compared to other boba shops. The boba was not good - I could tell it was honey soaked, but it was not cooked nearly enough. Quite hard and not a great texture. What happened to this Kung Fu Tea location? It used to be so good and now it's very mediocre. Then again, this might be a company-wide issue with Kung Fu Tea. Since the pandemic, I've been to multiple locations and I have not been impressed with any of them. I definitely do not recommend this place. I might have to swear off trying other KFT locations too given that it seems like their tea and boba is consistently disappointing.

Kung fu tea is a solid bubble tea spot by uptown. I've been to many different locations across the…read moreUnited States, and they're usually a dependable place for bubble tea, though the quality is pretty variable because of the franchising. This location in particular makes solid bubble tea, though my biggest gripe is that the wait time is always very long. Even when I order ahead, I feel like I end up waiting there for 15+ minutes just to get bubble tea. My go to bubble teas here are the winter melon milk tea, the oolong milk tea, as well as a variety of the fruit teas.