Cranberry orange scone was fine. Coconut chocolate dipped bar was nice and fresh, soft and sweet. I was given a cherry bar by accident and I didn't try it because I have a disdain for such things. My ginger green tea was great and the nice barista even made sure the added plant milk wasn't too sweet for me by checking the label which was very kind of him. The double chocolate chip cookie was entirely unremarkable. It wasn't hard per se, but wasn't exactly super soft or flavorful either. read more

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The coffee is solid. It's fresh crisp and quick. They have a variety of different drinks and snacks you can choose from but I come here for the black coffee. There is a little bit of inside seating and a few seats out side. It's right next to a park so if the weather is nice it's a great place for a coffee and stroll it low key hang out. Service is friendly and fast. There is street parking outside and other cute shops to walk around. read more

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Great coffee shop at the corner of Lincoln Park, in my favorite Cleveland neighborhood. Friendly staff and patrons. The original decor was maintained which I like. Indoor seating in booths or outdoor seating with a view. read more

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Civilization is a nice little café, it has a great patio to sit outdoors during nice days. However, if you could use a little bit of work. I came around brunch time, and I grabbed a bacon, egg and cheese croissant from the refrigerated area. I asked for it to be warmed up, but when I received it, the center was still cold. I also got a chocolate chip muffin, which was pretty dry. I will give the croissant another try, but, I don't think I would order the muffin again. On the positive side, the staff is friendly and helpful, and if I were in the area, I wouldn't mind sitting on the patio for a while to relax. I will have to revisit in the future to see if this was a one-off experience, but at this point, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come to Civilization. read more

Pros: perfect spot for a quick breakfast or lunch. The spinach croissant is sooooo good! I also tried the banana nut coffee, and I was pleasantly surprised, not a coffee flavor I would usually go for, but I was on vacation so it was the perfect time to try something new. I also had the pumpkin roll and it was delicious with the coffee. Cons: Limited seats, best to pick up the goods and take them to the park across the street (on a good day). read more

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This place is so cozy and cute! You can immediately tell this place is a neighborhood favorite, with all the locals just hanging around, chatting with each other, yelling good morning to everyone that walks by. The lady working here was so friendly and sweet. We ordered a blueberry muffin, coffee cake, iced latte, and hot chocolate. Everything came out super quick and was all good! Lot of outlets and tables! And wifi worked perfectly. The lady knew everyone that came in, greeting everyone by name and knowing their order before they said anything. Overall, a great study spot filled with cheerful locals and good food/service. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Love love love this place. Amazing coffee. Great service. Cute patio facing the streets for a neighbor view. Hidden gem. read more

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I came, got coffee, and left. Service was chill, coffee was caffeinated, and the straws were single sized. The ambiance was laid back . You could easily bring your laptop, paper, or book here for a read while you drank your morning Go-Go juice. I'll be back every day this week to start my morning. read more

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I ordered an iced coffee with oat milk and the flavor of the coffee is absolutely delicious. I also ordered an apple and caramel pastry and love it! The pastry is so fresh and delicious! read more

I have been to Civilization a couple times because it is in a very central location in Tremont and they offer basically any food/drink that you might need in a pinch between the hours of 7 or 7:30 am and 5 pm. Most recently, my friend and I were waiting for the Lincoln Park public pool to open and only had Apple Pay but desperately needed to sit in A/C for that hour with some snacks, and Civilization was right there welcoming us. I also have gone quickly in the morning for iced coffees when I have been desperately in need of one. I think the food/drink at Civilization is good but not great. Their prices are on the lower end (a croissant for $2 and a giant peanut butter cookie for $3!), but it's not anything special. They did have some more specialty baked goods that were at a higher price point (slices of cake for $7, vegan offerings) that I am thinking may be more interesting and worth returning for. The decor inside is definitely fun and quirky being that it is housed in a 19th century pharmacy building, and I think that most of the allure of Civilization comes from the ambiance. I saw some people doing work inside but I personally don't think it would be great for laptop work since there is very limited seating and it's quiet dark inside. There's quite a few tables outside as well, which I think look nice for sharing a coffee and pastry with friends. I'd definitely come back to Civilization for its convenience, but I think there are more interesting coffee spots in the Tremont area. read more

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If you are a Starbucks person this review is not for you. As some of us love coffee and espresso that has rich taste and is not burnt flavoring. Civilization expresso has a rich smooth taste like you get in Europe. A lovely relaxed atmosphere with a tin ceiling and accents that makes me feel like I am back traveling there as well. Great place to read a book or get something done on the computer. Talk with friends about the important things in life while you have a bite of their sinfully decadent baked goods. If you are craving chocolate ladies, come and stop by. It is a magic place on tremont. We need more like it over on the east side. This place is magic. read more

Such a gem! Coffee is always good, one of the oldest coffee shops in Cleveland located in a neat old pharmacy building. Can't go wrong here read more

I adore it here One of my favorite coffee shops in all of Cleveland. The old European style, the iced malted mochas, friendly staff! I wish I could know what it's like pre covid times. Will always be back! read more

Edit following my past review: a few regulars brought to my attention that the cafe since served them beverages "for here" in porcelain/china! And the cafe owner and servers recognized they prefer it that way, rather than in paper cups! We really appreciate the accommodation and look forward to visiting again. The pastries are tasty, and this accommodation was considerate of the staff. read more

Fantastic little local coffee joint in Tremont! Stopped in for a cold brew with room for cream. Cold brew was strong and delicious! Nice ambiance - old school feel with dark woods. Staff was friendly and nice! Free WiFi available - and indoor and outdoor seating! #Civilization read more

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This is one of favorite coffee places in the area! I have to say that I stick to the Cafe Mocha - it's my favorite after sampling a few drinks off of their menu. It's a cafe mocha made with Mexican chocolate. There's a bit of a spice and it's perfect. For someone who normally likes her drinks sweet, this drink isn't too sweet and yet somehow it's absolutely perfect that way. It's $3.50 for the smaller size and $4.50 for the larger size. They have a large selection of bakery and food options - from salads to sandwiches to wraps. I've had a few things from their bakery selection and everything has been good thoough sometimes a bit too rich. I've yet to try anything off of their food menu but it's on my list! The interior is wood paneled and cozy. The place is by no means large but it's also not small. They fit a surprising number of tables inside without making it feel too cluttered. One of the downsides of the size of this plac is that when they steam milk or grind coffee it's incredibly audible and loud because you're close to the bar. If you can ignore that as white noise, you're all set. The numerous times I've been here I can't say they've ever played music. Either that or it was incredibly low and I didn't pick it up. If that's the case then I'm impressed because I pick everything and have a hard time ignoring that sort of sound. I love doing work here or just sitting back and writing down my thoughts. I think one of the things I love most about this place, apart from the Cafe Mocha, is that it's what a coffee shop should be. I was here on a Saturday morning at 8 in the morning and there were several local men and women, of varying ages, drinking their coffee under the outdoor umbrellas and talking about their lives. It's a hub for locals to sit back and unwind. Even if you're there by yourself, whether you're inside or outside, you have ample opportunity to people watch. This is the type of place where you can sit back, take a deep whiff of your coffee and breathe as you watch the world move forward. read more

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I was at Tremont to try high-end cuisine foods, and came across this coffee shop. Of course, I can't pass by good coffee smell, so I decided to go in and try it! First of all, the price of coffee here is very reasonable as you can see on the menu. I tried the chai latte and cafe chocolatti. I liked the taste both of them ! The only thing that I did not like was the fact that the drinks here are little too foamy. I will still come back when I am around Tremont. read more

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Welcome to the wild, wild west! The decor and woody (wood) setting inside is very interesting and makes you feel as if you're living in the wild west...haha. Love it. I would prefer it to be brighter inside because the inside is a bit dark. I can always sit outside if I want more sunlight next time. I was in the Tremont neighbourhood with a friend on a Sunday afternoon in May so I stopped in here as we both wanted to get some work done. Great service and friendly atmosphere. Try their Mexican hot chocolate and peanut butter brownie. YUM. This was a former drug store and this coffee shop has being around for 27 years. I'm glad I visited for the first time. [visited on May 27, 2018] Ample street parking as well. **** This is my 112th Yelp review overall. 66 reviews for 2018. I am aiming for 100 reviews in 2018. read more

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Adorable spot in a sweet neighborhood. Cool steampunk vibe in a historic building with kind folks behind the counter. We ordered a coffee, an herbal tea (chamomile), and some pastries. The almond croissant was delicious and huge... not super flaky (more bready) but the filling was great. We left saying we wish we had more places like this at home! read more

I came this morning with a friend and it was so lovely! It had plenty of seating with waves of people in and out. It reminded me of a very festive, decorative grandmother's home with Christmas trees everywhere with the warm smell of spices and coffee. I tried the apple croissant and it was really good as well! There are plenty of treats to choose from. The croissant was more doughy and less flaky, but was still great. I've been sick with an awful cold and they were nice enough to give me hot water with my cappuccino. I found the workers very friendly that contributed to a great time and welcoming atmosphere! read more

Great coffee and atmosphere. Ukrainian museum is right down the street which all made for a fun afternoon outing. Could park in one spot and walk to both. read more

The quality of the coffee and the price cant be beat! my orders are always made correctly.

I went her with my sister, and we had a great time. The staff was nice, the Mexican hot chocolate was great, and the inside was pretty cool. It looked like it used to be an apothecary or something. Will definitely be going back. read more

This is not a place to work, or is the environment very comfortable. I don't like they put my coffee in a to go cup when I'm paying to sit in the coffee shop and have that "coffee shop experience". Seems like an environment for an older crowd and seems like most younger or middle aged people pick up and go. read more

Great coffee, great pastries, but best of all is the atmosphere. Old-school vibes and hospitable people, Civilization is truly hard to beat.

What a great place! For starters, Tremont coffee shops already have my heart because the parking is so easy. It's so refreshing in the city of Cleveland to just pull up and have a street spot. Civilization reminds me of something out of Beauty in the Beast. The interior has a dark, wooden, rustic vibe to it. There are steampunk-ish lighting fixtures throughout, and the light is low. They have a mix of tables and chairs, including a cute patio, so there's no shortage of seating throughout. In the winter, this place will be my cozy winter coffee hot spot. Civilization has a great coffee selection, including teas. Big props to the staff, too. Especially because I accidentally spilled a glass of water everywhere while co-working with a friend and they were really nice, non-judgy, and helped me clean it up. No unfriendly hipster vibes here. For me, the best part of Civilization is the quality internet, especially compared to the glacial internet speeds that many coffee shops often have. OH, and the air conditioning. Again, it bewilders me that in this humidity, Civilization is one of the only coffee shops that puts the air on. Looking forward to making this a staple, especially in fall/winter. read more

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I am baffled on how this business treats their customers. I went and there was a very kind gentleman helping me and he made me an iced mocha. He asked me to try it because he put a little chocolate in it. I tried it and it was definitely not the taste I was looking for, and he kindly asked me if I would like something else. next thing you know an older lady comes flying around the corner asking me what I wanted extremely rude and disrespectful. she then told me this place is not for taste testing and I would have to pay for a second beverage since she will have to throw out the one I got. I told her why, I was I was offered and an alternative ? she made the second beverage I then offered to pay the gentlemen for the second beverage, he said that's ok . as a food service worker, i told her she was extremely rude and she needs to learn how to treat her customers. This place was recommended by another local business that gives Civilization a lot of business . They will not be returning either. read more

Civilization is a nice, quiet, and friendly coffee shop where you can grab a bit of food and get some reasonable coffee. The service is friendly and the few times I've been there, it has always been moderately busy with a few open tables. There is a reasonable selection of coffee accompaniments, but I must admit, I've never gotten any. The only reason I find it hard to rate this place better is the coffees I've had here is nice, but with the crazy number of coffee shops these days, I feel to justify an above average rating there needs to be something truly unique about the place. Without latte art, special flavors, and coffee that was good, but not incredible, I find Civilization to be a place that is a good place to meet friends local to the area or if you need a place to hole up for a bit. Bottom line, it's a decent coffee shop when you want to stay local and get some work done. However, for a special coffee treat, I'd recommend one of the others in Cleveland that might be slightly pricier and probably more crowded. read more

Great little coffee shop on the near west side. They have the best shortbread cookies you'll ever have. They also have other great sweets like Apple and Lemon bars Coffee and teas are excellent. Great place to relax, study and/or just spend a Sat morning at. read more

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I like the coffee. But with the new owners I get the glare when I bring in my own coffee cup to get the 1.00 coffee. She glares at me then my cup. Today they filled my cup up to high even though I asked them to leave room for cream. I needed to pour out a small amount. The owner saw me and said something then shook her head. I know they are taking away the 1.00 coffee witch is fine. But if you want customers to come back don't treat them this way!! read more

Such a great place. Owner was so personable! Coffee very good and lemon bar was huge and delicious. Would return to try other pastries. Very cool atmosphere! read more

We didn't stop for long--just long enough to grab a quick latte. It was good. No complaints! Appreciate the COVID precautions, too.

Updates! They take credit now--no minimums, no B.S. I love everything about it. My straight up, black coffee was smooth and delicious. I can hang with my pup outside, have a meeting, enjoy a breakfast sammie and soak in what's left of our non-snowy-frigid-tundra weather. Thanks for accepting cards now, Civilization! I'll be back! read more

So charming and so comfortable inside. This place brightens my mornings. Blessed to live so close to a spot where I can take my friends and family for close conversation over a cup of great coffee. read more

Stopped in for coffee and breakfast. The latte was delicious, as was the sesame bagel. Service was quick, too. They are still requiring masks as of a couple days ago, even for vaccinated individuals, so just be aware! read more

I love going to this old fashion coffee shop while on lunch. Just getting away from work pressures and grabbing a coffee (which is always good) and danish is a little life pleasure that I do not ignore. Walking or sitting around the park is relaxing fees just great!!!! read more

Beautiful, historic building, friendly and helpful employees, and an absolutely BOMB chicken salad croissant. I wish that we were locals, I would live at this place. I'm more of a black coffee girl, and that was perfect, too read more

Coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk oh my. Finally! Yippee for coconut milk for this Paleo nerd. read more

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Went here this past weekend with the wife for a simple cheap coffee date and was not disappointed! Firstly, I have to say I simply love parking over in this area. It's no stress, you just park on the street - no meters! Try pulling that for a place in Cleveland Heights, you'll be sorely disappointed. Now onto the shop itself! It's cozy inside - the furniture is mostly wooden tables with a mix of wooden chairs and comfy couches. It's dim, but not dark. There is also air conditioning! It startled me at first because it seems to come from the base boards by your feet and I wasn't expecting that. My wife and I got a raspberry croissant, an apple croissant, a premade sandwich (it was almost noon, so no surprise that they were out of the breakfast sandwich I wanted, so we made do) and a white hot chocolate. The croissant's were amazing! The filling didn't overflow but they didn't skimp on it either. It was the perfect ratio. They were huge puff pastry's and my only complaint is I'm not sure they are technically croissants. Pedantic naming conventions aside, I haven't stopped dreaming about them! The sandwich (turkey) was also very good. The white hot chocolate was delicious, but VERY sweet (I say this as someone with a huge sweet tooth who likes all warm beverages to be sweet). I would recommend sipping slowly or getting the smallest size if you aren't in the mood for a ton of sugar. All in all we can't wait to be back for another coffee date! Next time I think I'll try the Mexican hot chocolate! read more

The place is charming with a old time coffee shop feel. I personally felt very cramped with tables all on one side due to a counter top that stretches the whole right side of the shop. Initially impressed by large selection of muffins, pastrys and sandwiches. I got my go to blueberry muffin and unfortunately it was extremely dry. Like can't even eat the whole thing dry. Chi tea was just okay. I prefer Loop which is one minute down the street. read more

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