UnBar is a woman-owned wine bar and coffee shop union. Is there a better duo? I don't think so. I…read moreunexpectedly really enjoyed my experience. I stopped in today for a cup of morning coffee but walked away with my hands full. I got iced coffee which came in a smaller than I wanted cup. I also got mushroom latte which was perfectly spiced with cinnamon, and very smooth. I selected almond milk and feel like it paired well with the ingredients. Also I had to have some baked goodies after looking at the bakery case. I ordered croissant which honestly I found to be not fresh but still good. Apricot tea cake in the perfect world deserves its own paragraph. It was delicious, generously filled, and everything a tea cake should be. It's a must have! Service here is phenomenal! I mean top notch, attentive, and very genuine. There was only one employee serving the line but she did it with such a level of positivity that it made my morning. She asked if baked goodies needed to be warmed, asked about drink carriers, milk preferences, everything. She was consistently friendly with all customers. I really applaud this cafe on having such warm and friendly service. I wish more workers were in this morning to attend to the line but the service was incredible. As far as the cafe layout and amenities, here's the scoop. The cafe has wine, beer, coffee, and breakfast/lunch grab and go's. They have a coffee club where you get your own tumbler and you can join for $20. They also have plants for sale on a display much like Phoenix coffee. They also have a printer that you can use to print things. I don't know about you but I always feel like I need to print things. I mean it. The cafe has indoor and outdoor seating, was quiet when I was there and is somewhere you can really focus and do your most meaningful work. I also like the separation from the counter to the seating portion that makes it more secluded. I could totally see myself sitting here all day outside and enjoying the sunshine. Overall, if you have wine or caffeine needs, stop by this cafe. It's an unexpected gem of Larchmere. Order mushroom latte, it's a unique local find and is very tasty. Lastly, the cafe seems to have many regulars. One of the customers said "it's always a joy to be here" to cafe employee. That's exactly how it felt here - joyful.

We had a nice lunch at The Unbar. It was a Saturday around noon and it wasn't too busy but there…read morewere people there. The staff were friendly and helpful. The decor was cute and there was ample seating. They had several vegan options along with lots of hot drink options. The food was good.

Initially wasn't impressed by their matcha but went back and the vanilla latte was great!read more

Nice coffee spot in Little Italy. Parking is a little difficult since there's no lot and only…read morestreet parking. The interior is cute and comfortable. There's lots of tables and chairs for meetings and to get work done. I didn't check the outlet situation, but plenty of the tables are around the walls, so hopefully there are enough outlets. I also liked that they had a good amount of countertop seating around the coffee bar. They have a few savory pastries and also sweet treats. They roast Heartwood Coffee beans and have a good amount of syrups, as well as seasonal drinks. I got a cardamom and honey cafe au lait and the spinach and feta pastry. You can ask for them to warm it up a bit which was nice. I'm not sure where the pastry was from or if they make their own, but it was fine. The coffee drink was great. Noise level was fine.

Cafe Indigo has really become a staple for me. It's a woman-owned coffee shop in the Shaker Square…read morearea, and it turned into the regular meeting spot for me and my mentor for Friday morning coffee. The food is amazing, and the baristas are always attentive without being overbearing. I especially love how creative they get with their lattes, the seasonal ones are always a hit. They also host activities later in the day like open mics and poetry slams, so it's more than just a coffee shop. It really feels like a full vibe depending on what you're looking for. Great space, great energy, and definitely a spot I keep coming back to.

I love to try coffee's all over the Cleveland area. I left work this morning and saw that this one…read morewas close and that I hadn't been there. I let the staff know that I had never been there and they didn't say anything. Just waited for me to decide and order. I decided to try the snickerdoodle latte wasn't asked if I wanted it hot or iced. They said it came with whole milk, but it definitely tasted like oat milk, which is fine. I was kind of disappointed it wasn't really good. I didn't finish it and I think the price point for the size was kind of crazy. It was eight dollars. Not sure if I would return unless I just needed a coffee and just so happen to be in that area

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.

Loved the food at Luna Bakery Cafe! They have great gluten-free options, which can be hard to find…read moreat a bakery. I especially appreciated that they have a separate panini press for gluten-free orders. That kind of attention to cross-contact makes a huge difference! The PB&J cookie was so good, and my soup and panini were both great. It was really nice to have several gluten-free choices and have everything taste delicious. The only downside was the guy who took my order. He wasn't particularly friendly or welcoming and honestly looked and sounded like he would rather be anywhere else. Thankfully, the food more than made up for the less-than-enthusiastic service

This place is awesome! I went to have lunch with some friends and one of their 4 year old…read moredaughters. It was very kid friendly, in that there was lots of background noise so the 4 year old could be loud if they needed. The Cobb salad was delicious and my friends raved about the Veggie Sandwich. Staff were eager to help and get us set up with what we needed. I will definitely be back to try more of the baked goods!

My daughter found this place, where we had lunch. Upon entering at around 1 PM on a Sunday, there…read morewas a pretty large crowd ordering and picking up their orders, but the line moved pretty quickly. I ordered the Salmon Salad sandwich, with a side of tabouli. My daughter got a tasty sandwich, flavored nicely with crisp bacon. I also had a bowl of gazpacho, which was delicious. Actually, everything was very good. I also bought some cookies to take with me, from a large counter of bakery items. All in all, a great find! Oh, and I actually got the soup for free, because the counter staff originally forgot to add it to my order, so she told me, "it's on the house"!

Highly recommend. Nothing like it around us…read more Walk in grab a tray and liner. Place your pastries to pay and get your drink. You can then request to warm up whatever pastry you'd like. Quality is good, place is roomy (crowded at the time) but also well decorated and well lit. A bit farther for us but we'll be returning.

I have a die hard bakery junky when it comes to my travels and this may take the cake (no pun…read moreintended) not only do they have such a wide variety of options but every single thing is good. We are only in town for three days and I went twice and spent like $50 each time we went. I'm not even kidding. This place was so clean and the staff was very friendly. And omg I see why their tiramisu coffee was award winning seriously

This place was super busy but all the baristas were working well and moved through the folks in…read morefront of us - pretty impressive actually. The cranberry scone was huge! More fluffy than a dense scone and was very good - just the right amount of sweetness. I had a "pourover" coffee and asked if I could have it in a ceramic mug which they were happy to do. My wife had the iced star tea which she said made her feel like it was extending her life! . We then ate outside on the patio and had a wonderful morning watching the neighborhood come alive.

Get a free 12 oz of coffee here with any coffee beans purchase!…read more Rising Star Roasters is my destination for a strong cup of coffee. It's by far my favorite local coffee shop chain. I frequent this location inside Van Aken Market Hall. This coffee stand is located right as you walk into the main doors of the market hall. You'll need to go to the counter, order your food and/or drinks, and wait for the order to be called (typical coffee shop experience). Wait can be a little long during peak hours but it's worth it! You can then select various seating options inside the market or outside. Various options are available inside - comfy leather-like couches, leather-like booths, individual or group tables, and high tops. Outside you'll find tables immediately outside of the Van Aken Market Hall or seasonally on the lawn. If you stop by during the right times, you'll find the district bustling with music and seasonal events. It's also always a good idea to pick up a cup of coffee then go cowork at AO or browse the local shops. The menu at this and other locations is concise and simple. You can get brewed coffee, tea, espresso, lattes, and seasonal drinks. The menu is straightforward and not confusing. My morning go-to's are usually perfectly strong iced coffees. I also always pick up something from the specials menu. All specialty drinks are very well made and consistently prepared. I have never had any drinks here that disappointed me. Small batch snacks are available at this location such as croissants and tea biscuits. I sometimes purchase a snack here or patronize other vendors at the market. All coffee beans at Rising Star are top notch. I recently learned that they have a dedicated coffee buyer who travels to coffee farms and brings coffee back to Cleveland. They're also incredibly serious about their roasting process and have a local roastery. How amazing is that especially for a local coffee shop?! You can pick up beans at their location that are named after regions of where the coffee farms are located. Each coffee bean bag has taste notes listed on the bag, choose your adventure! Coffee bean bag prices vary from $16-19. They'll roast them for you and tailor to your coffee preparation method (i.e. coffee press). If you purchase coffee beans in store, you can get free 12 oz drip coffee! You can also order them online and they'll be roasted within 48 hours of shipping. I love to explore their coffees, get something new every time. I highly recommend this location for your coffee cravings! While you're here, look out for notNeutral coffee mug - sleek, 12 oz, and must have. In the words of Rising Star, "a laser-etched Rising Star emblem adds a subtle, sophisticated touch to the side of each piece."

Great place to work. I ordered an iced coffee with vanilla and whole milk. I tend to be picky with…read moreiced coffee, but this was some of the best iced coffee I've had! Highly recommend!

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.

Came here for a meeting with a few colleagues after work…read more Music at a nice low non-distracting volume staff is extremely kind and patient. It's clean and has a nice unique aesthetic art on the walls. Free parking in the back I got a cinnamon drizzle muffin. It was a little dry but serviceable. my chai tea was delicious. **When you go to throw away your cup or put your cup in the dish bin, they have a silver plate looking thing right in front of all the condiments you can pour your drink down there so that you don't have to pour the remains into the trashcan. Pour the liquid in the silver thing there's a little hole there. It makes so much easier for the employees when I go to take the trash out. It was freezing in there, but it's 90° outside so I can't complain. Good place to visit.

Really really cute shop. Parking on the street was such a rookie move, but I did find a good spot…read more I hear that they have a lot more parking behind the shop. I had an iced matcha and it was delicious! I also had the cinnamon roll muffin and it was AMAZING. So gooey. Highly recommend. Service was just great with friendly staff. Would love a clearer explanation of where to line up at the counter, but folks were nice and let me know they were in line.

I've passed Honeybirch Bakehouse more times than I can count, always thinking "oh yeah! This is…read morehere. I want to try it." Finally, my husband and I went because we set a goal for 2026 to try a new bakery. Honeybirch did not disappoint! The friendly couple who owns the shop is hard at work putting out delicious and ever changing goods. I got hooked by the cardamom bun, which luckily is one of their staples. We also enjoyed some savory pastries and loaves of bread. Can't wait to make this a more regular part of our bakery rotation.

Thanks to Too Good To Go (and my love of desserts!), I finally got around to trying Honeybirch…read moreBakehouse a few weeks ago, a "new-ish" bakery on the other side of Cleveland Heights from my house. For a discounted price of about $9, I came home with 4 delicious baked goods and a mini baguette about an hour before they closed for the day. Note: $9 is way less than what you will normally pay for these 5 items. They average around $4 each. I got a savory scone, a massive cookie, a mini baguette, an apple muffin, and a huge cinnamon roll. I ate the cinnamon roll nearly right away once I got home. The cinnamon roll with cream cheese ($6) was SOOOOO moist and decadent! I warmed it up for a few seconds and then enjoyed one of the best cinnamon roll I have ever had. The vanilla and cinnamon were very prominent. Definitely a calorie bomb though. I shared the other sweet treats with my sister the next day and we agreed that the next best item was the muffin. I should also mention that the staff member that helped me that afternoon was very nice and most likely the owner. He was very helpful in explaining what each item I got in my box was and also in helping me decide on a gift for a friend I was about to see soon. I bought my friend a box of locally made teas for about $14 and she loved them! I definitely hope to come back here soon (once I have worked off the pounds from this most recent visit haha)!