Civilization could give two shits about this review. Does not do twitter, FB, Instagram, tinder, Etc. Just started taking credit cards in June of gosh darn 2014. I love them. They have a million dollar location on the corner of Lincoln Park and treat you like your $1.95 cup of coffee is the difference between them staying in business or not. The owner is there every morning smiling and hand washing the counters. There is the same lovable man sweeping the patio the same way at 7am every day 365 days a year. If Norman Rockwell showed up to paint a picture he would ask them to "tone it down" with the Americana. This might be the best coffee shop in Ohio. read more

I've only been here a couple times just because the atmosphere is kind of dark and musty. I wish they would use paper cups instead of styrofoam. Styrofoam really cheapens the whole thing. The coffee wasn't bad but nothing really special either. read more

Wonderful, cute coffee shop in hip area! The staff are all very friendly & nice. Good selection of drinks including soy, almond & coconut milk. Their coffee drinks are consistently good. Also nice selection of baked goods but in my experience have been hit or miss. The muffins are very good. Scones are a bit on the dry side. Don't recommend the apple bar either- was very plain & bland. I had the breakfast egg & cheese sandwich which was sub par also. Definitely recommend the coffee- not the biggest fan of their food! read more

what a cute coffee shop! this place is a bit small, but if i lived in tremont, i'd be here every weekend. Definitely come here and try the plain coffee-- the beans are great!!!! read more

I stopped in for a cup of coffee to go and took a chance on some of the baked goods. The raspberry and cheese croissant was delicious! This is definitely a neat little spot with it's own character and unique charm. A great place to go back and relax or do some work on a laptop. read more

Civilization is a cute neighborhood coffee bar with some quick food options. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth stopping by to see this unique pharmacy-turned-cafe. Though a big part of what they sell is coffee, I can't say that I'm a fan. I usually find my brew to be a bit weak and watery. Their pastries, however, are very good and also reasonably priced. read more

Great little corner coffee shop that I just ran into one day! I love stopping by before heading to CSU for class. The coffee is premium and at a great price. I like that there are always people. It has a warm, comfy feel with old style Tremont taste! read more

A great coffee house and environment to meet a friend and just chat. I also like to plug-in to work here every once in a while. The place just has a great feel to it. read more

Cool little coffee house in tremont. Limited pastries which is why I only gave 4 stars. The prices are very reasonable and their lunch croissants are super good. read more

Coffee and food is good but I don't go here anymore since they don't take debit cards. Seriously? It's 2014! Loop gets my business solely for this reason. I'm one of those people that never carries cash. read more

Great location right across from Lincoln Park in Tremont. Small and intimate. Great iced coffee.

Civs coffee shop. If you're going to go, do yourself a favor and get a croissant, any croissant. I love them all, but especially the ham and cheese. Only complaint is the coffee always seems to lacks flavor. It's definitely more akin to diner coffee than coffee shop coffee. But I gotta end on a positive note and say that this place is a real gem, and one of my favs around. read more

My coffee place of choice. Fast, pleasant, attentive service in an old general store at a super price. Who wouldn't like being served great coffee in an old general store? I love you, Civilization and Professor Colonel Sanders (the white bearded regular I see there every day) too. read more

hmm i dunno how i feel about civilization anymore... i was so excited my first time going there after getting a delicious cup of carrot cake coffee with a refill and an apple croissant for less than $4 that i wanted to go back the next day. so i drive the 20 min the following day to the cafe only to be greeted by a sign saying it's closed b/c the power is out and they will reopen at 2. it was about 1240...me being the psycho coffee fiend i am...i wait...then at about 145 i called to see if they really think they will reopen at 2 and this girl answers "hello" and im like umm is this civilization?and she rudely says yes we're closed, and i was like oh ur not going to reopen at 2 like your sign says and she rudely says no and just hangs up on me read more

I go out of my way to get their mocha - it's the best blend of cinnamon and chocolate. Just perfect. Delicious croissants and pastries, as well as sandwiches and soups. Great spot for a lunch meeting with friends or for business. Friendly staff. read more

Good coffee, good sandwiches, good snacks and sweets. Definitely glad I skipped starbucks on my road trip today. :)

They serve Ohio City Roast coffee, we get a pound of the Sumatran blend to brew at home, it's amazing!

Love this place. Great drinks. We get coffee and bagel almost very weekend. We sit outside with our dog and socialize with other patrons and dogs. read more

Love the atmosphere! The old school bar that is still in the building and tin ceiling was neat. The Choco Malt Espress and chocolate cheesecake were perfect on a cold, rainy night. read more

I stop in here a few times a week for coffee to go. First of all, it's DELICIOUS and second if you bring in your own travel mug it's only $1! The location and atmosphere are both very cool and the staff is friendly in their own way. Never rude but not overly warm and friendly either. Some mornings I'll come in to do some work and they leave me alone, which is fine by me. At first I felt guilty for only paying $1 for my coffee, so I'd leave another dollar in the tip jar ($2 for an excellent cup of coffee seemed fair). But I've never heard a "thank you" for the tip. Not once. So I stopped tipping and learned to live with a truly great cup of coffee for which I only paid a buck. I've had a few of their other coffee drinks which are expertly made and the pastries and cookies are insanely good. So GREAT coffee and treats, VERY well priced, free wi-fi and they don't seem to care about tips. 5 stars! read more

This place is amazing. It's like being in a coffee shop scene in the movies; except everyone doesn't look to like they're painted. Service is great Ben is an amazing Beverage specialist idk if they have official status but they are amazing. The hard word vintage interior sets off a comfort vibe on Sundays (which I'm Thankful that they are even open for). read more

Recently came here for lunch and got the panini. You get to choose from a decent selection of toppings and it ended up tasting great! My only complaint would be that the side included was some stale, round tortilla chips... Not worth it in my opinion. The staff was nice. There's a limited amount of room inside so we took our orders to go. Overall it's a nice local cafe. read more

I stumbled on this place while doing a tour of the best hot chocolates in Cleveland and thought it was really cute. The hot chocolate is good, especially with a cookie. It also has a really relaxed and "academic" atmosphere that really sets it off. I feel like I could curl up there with a book and have a really nice afternoon! The staff was really nice as well! read more

I went here today with some friends after grabbing some food at the food truck festival nearby. Three of my friends bought drinks and we sat down at a table. Then the owner/manager lady came by and yelled at us for bringing in outside food, even though we had clearly bought drinks from her. She was rude and the antithesis of what a friendly coffee shop should be, especially in a city like Cleveland. I (and my 5 friends) will never go back to this place, because there are much nicer places to enjoy a cup of coffee. She has lost our business permanently with her arrogance. read more

after reading all the reviews I rmb to bring cash with me cuz they don't accept credit card! booo I liked the cappuccino. it was very creamy and with good consistency. I also tried the chocolate dipped almond biscotti and their brownie. they were ok, I can't really comment much on them. I guess they are good, home made, nothing too fancy or too bold. they don't have that many seats in the shop but the three big tables they have are big enough for folks who need to study there. the waiter was also super friendly. I would definitely come back for coffee and I think they should get a credit card machine for real :) read more

This is just a neat little neighborhood restaurant. Many, many years ago, it was a store for drugs and medicine (that is carved into the stone at the top of the building), and there are cues inside that indicate it's history. Inside is a little tight, but the interior is so interesting that I doubt you'll mind. Besides what you'd find at a corner coffee shop, they also offer made-to-order sandwiches that I found to be extremely fresh and very delicious. Service is quick and friendly and the food is satisfying. I recommend as a great alternative to the typical (and too often mundane) chain restaurants. read more

Do not go there when the owner, an old lady with yellow hair, is there. Very abrasive and not very friendly at all. And you're the customer? Can tell the help is on edge when she is there. read more

$2 for an iced coffee. Price is right! Friendly staff. Plenty of street parking/easy access. This place is awesome. On days that I can work remotely, this is my go-to spot. read more

Civilization is warm, cute, and charming in a kind of catankerous way. It used to be an apothecary, and all the little drawers are still behind the old timey counter. It has a welcoming old world ambiance and stays comfortingly the same over time. They have a great selection of drinks (malted mocha anyone?) with options like almond milk for people who need it. Their prices are way too low (but shh, don't tell them :)) - a fancy latte is only $2.50 and I think the max price is around $3.95. The process at the register is slow and they make drinks painstakingly, so lines can go for a while and it may take 5 minutes to get your drink and pay once you're at the front of the line. Employees are mostly friendly. Their to go cups are way larger than the teensy mugs (8-10oz by my guess) for drinks you buy in the store, so even if you're going to stay, you'll probably want to order "to go". The shop is right on the park and next to the yoga studio, so perfect for a walk. read more

Civilization - Holiday time! :) Could this be any cozier? :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Adorable (but crowded) weekend spot. Great location right on Lincoln Park - perfect for stopping in for some coffee, before relaxing in the park. I haven't tried their food, but the fact that they make mochas with Mexican hot chocolate? Totally gives them an A in my book. read more

Fantastic place. The hours on Yelp are incorrect though. Came here on a friday and they're only open until 8:30

I used to get coffee here every morning back when I lived in the neighborhood, morning started after 1pm, and making coffee was still like learning how to cook, for me. I like this place so much. It's adorable and cozy, and the cafe au laits are pretty darn good. Unfortunately I can't say the same for the iced coffees. I remember them tasting like regular drip coffee on ice instead of espresso, so as soon as the ice started melting it was coffee water. This was a few years ago so perhaps the problem has been remedied. read more

Love their indoor and outdoor seating. Never have had a bad drink. Have had an amazing lemonade with ginger tea that was worth trying. Bakery available as well as sandwiches, but I've never tried. The parking is on the streets and can sometimes not be super close since it's across the park. Worth heading to for a caffeine fix or a place to just hang out at for a while. read more

Tried a single mocha and it was awesome. Really flavorful, not overly sweet. Warm and perfect on a rainy day

Great spot to work, read have meetings and while your at it check them out for lunch! I did all of that this week at civilizations. They bake off their bagels every morning and they are outstanding , I had mine for lunch topped with fresh cut tomato and chicken salad yummy!!! Great atmosphere and FANTASTIC prices . read more

I've been going to this coffee shop for years, and I've recently decided not to return. If you're looking for a quick cup of coffee, it's fine, but the customer service at this place is seriously lacking. Most of the employees have a serious attitude problem, with the exception of the really tall guy and also the red haired woman baristas. DO NOT ORDER LUNCH HERE. It flusters the employees greatly. Their cash register is pretty antiquated so there's no way for them to track who has ordered what. A couple times now I've ordered food and been shorted change or even missing a sandwich. read more

Great for hot coffee, decent to work in, but terrible sandwiches. Bagels - Skip 'em here. Not fresh enough to eat untoasted (chewy) and when i asked for it toasted, they put it in a PANINI PRESS. So the inside was still chewy and the entire bagel was squashed and had the texture of the press ridges burned into it. I asked for it with cream cheese and got a tiny tub of Philadelphia with a plastic butter knife. There wasn't enough cream cheese to cover the bagel and also...tiny tub of Philadelphia? ehhh... Sandwiches - Okay, but just okay. Expect cold cuts, cheese and fixins. The croissants are good! But mine was marred by the tuna salad, which was AWFUL - WAY too much mayonnaise, which left it sort of tasting like a mayonnaise sandwich. It seems like maybe it came from a tub they got at Costco. I imagine the chicken salad is much the same... I probably wouldn't come back to eat, but if I was here and hungry I'd get a turkey on wheat, no chips please. They came with tortilla chips from a bag that I neither wanted nor asked for. A bed of lettuce would definitely be more welcome. Real greens instead of iceberg lettuce on the sandwich too, for that matter. Why with the paninis? What is with Cleveland and paninis? Has anyone wanted a panini since 1994? Has nobody in the Cleveland area ever been to Italy to have a real panini? (They are actually delicious because the ingredients are good.) The ones I've seen here are gross American-style cold cut sandwiches squished in a sandwich press. Expand your sandwich horizons, Cleveland! Take advantage of the awesome stuff we have locally! When I think about all that cured meat at the Market, sandwiches like these make me cringe. For a place with no kitchen, Civ is doing...well...the bare minimum. They could really do so much more with so little investment that it's mind boggling. It almost seems like they just don't care enough to try, or they really need some life breathed into them. I wish they would follow the principle that it's better to not have something than to have something that is done poorly. Pastries - Look okay. Haven't tried them. Some of the space could definitely be carved out for a toaster oven. Coffee - Cheap and very very good. Espresso was good. I don't get too into the fancy stuff, so I can't attest to any of that. Iced coffee - served in hot cups. Are you done facepalming yet? They advertise that Toddy-brewed coffee is now available! As if iced coffee hasn't been a thing for over a decade. Cold brew Workspace - free, easy wi-fi. But if you need an outlet, make sure to fight for one of the two seats that are near them. Atmosphere - YES! This is done right. Cozy and beautiful old-world bookshelves, a gorgeous antique bar, friendly staff, food that is good enough if you're starving. Fantastic outdoor seating: sitting outside with a cup of coffee is the thing to do at Civilization. read more