I met a friend for coffee around 10a on Sunday morning at Primer. It was my first time at Primer…read more I did drive by the turn in. I did not expect it to be part of a large lifestyle center development. It has been open for a while, but there is still tons of building going on around. The entrance did not say Primer, instead it had a Canvas sign. That was confusing. When we first arrived there were not many people but after about 30 minutes more people arrived. The decor was cozy despite the coffee shop being very large. There were not many pastry choices. My guess it is much busier as a cocktail bar in the evenings.

This coffee place is located inside of an apartment building, so it can be a little tricky to find…read more The building itself didn't have a sign for the coffee shop, as far as I could tell. When you walk into the apartment building, there is also a shared workspace there as well. So there were quite a few people there working and meeting. It was nice to see a hustle and bustle, but I felt almost like at a hotel conference or college campus or something! Ordering was a little tricky too, as you just go up to the bar an order. There's not like a designated place to order, as far as I could tell. So if the bar was all full, it would be really awkward to order for a coffee setting! There was only one person working, so service was really slow. Which I didn't mind, but I also wasn't there working! I wasn't quite sure where I could enjoy my coffee either, since I didn't want to be in the way of any of the shared working groups and meetings. My coffee was DELISH though! I had a hazelnut latte. It was so good! The barista was very nice too. And it's pretty cool that the place is a cocktail bar in the evenings too !

Have not been in here for a little bit so decided to stop in and check it out. It's a very cute and…read morecozy coffee shop with soothing music playing throughout it. This definitely is more of a traditional quiet cafe rather then one where there is lots of people working/headphones on, etc. They offer cheesecakes, cakes and more by the slice or I believe you can purchase the entire thing. They also offer sandwiches/wraps and other made to order items if that's what you're looking for. I'm not exactly sure which goods are baked in house and which are bought from a place but regardless it's great they offer such variety. Everything tasted really good. The cold salads sit in a case so you can look at them before ordering. I recommend the apple caramel cheesecake although it's not pictured. The prices for coffee are very good and I enjoy the styrofoam cup as it keeps drinks hot and cold. They also give very nice glasses/mugs if you choose to dine in and ask for your drinks to be prepared that way. The food is also priced pretty fairly, and the slices of cakes are a bit pricy at 7.99 but you get a very large portion.

Food was really good. I got a breakfast sandwich and a cinnamon roll. Sandwich was hot and made to…read moreorder so loved it. Cinnamon roll warmed up was so good. Coffee was also good. Almost to many options for coffee but makes since with the place. Wife got a quiche and she said was ok. She liked her strawberry smoothie a lot. Service was fast and friendly. Ambiance was like vintage European charm and a bit old fashioned. Was cute but maybe a few upgrades could be done.

A coffee shop that I can easily visit between hikes in a national park? Heck yes!…read more I stopped by the Peninsula Coffee House and Market during a weekend trip to Cuyahoga Valley National Park this year. I was lucky and snagged a parking space in front of the business; their parking is VERY limited and I'm surprised I didn't have to use a lot that was across a bridge. (Note that the bridge is right by the coffee shop, so it wouldn't have been a long trek at all.) I ordered a Butterscotch Latte and a Sausage, Biscuit & Egg breakfast sandwich; snagged a seat near the front of the store; and settled in for a relaxing break between my hikes. The coffee was excellent and the sandwich really hit the spot! While seating in the lower level is limited, I've learned reading other reviews that there is an outdoor patio and an upper level too. Their website mentions that they run a sundry market here too; however I didn't spend much time shopping in the interest of not stretching my wallet too far during my travels. I also didn't check out the wine cellar in the lower level. While this shop is little, it clearly has a lot to offer, and I am so glad I found it during my visit to Cuyahoga. I'd absolutely stop by again during future visits to the area...and I'd love to time my next visit so I can check out that wine cellar!

Amazing coffee shop. The space is great, tons of room to set both inside and out. The staff was…read morevery friendly and helpful on each one of my three visits. The drip coffee is awesome, the espresso was very well done, and I even like their cold brew. Would visit this place daily anytime I'm in the area.

Cafe Blanc is absolutely adorable. One of the most gorgeous and insta-worthy coffee shops I've ever…read morebeen to. It's also much larger than I expected and has a lovely patio out front with lots of tables. They have a large food menu with typical cafe eats as well as dinner entrees. I came for lunch on a Friday and got a tiramisu iced coffee (very good), as well as a mushroom crepe. The crepe could have been a little hotter, but it was tasty and the drink was good. Can't wait to go back to try more drinks and pastries.

I arrived and met 3 friends here on a weekday morning in May 2026 to work. We (2 guys and 2 ladies)…read moreall work remote so it was fun to meetup. We all visited Cafe Blanc for the first time and loved our experience especially the large (free) parking lot. We sat on the 2nd level towards the back. QUICK REVIEW (read this if you don't want to read this whole review): Try the potato pancakes. Great food and service. Slightly more elevated cafe. Busy during peak morning/afternoon hours and most likely less busy in the evenings. I have not been in the evening yet. Free parking lot and free wifi. FOOD - there are lots of food options to choose from for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They have sandwiches, salads, pizza, and pastries. I arrived around 10:20am so I wanted breakfast. I read that the croissants are okay but I haven't tried them. I ordered the potato pancakes, blueberry hibiscus tea (hot) as a dine-in order plus a slice of almond cake as a takeout order. The potato pancakes ($19) was delicious. It comes with 3 thick potato pancakes topped an egg on the center and with bacon bits spread all over. The potato pancakes also come with sour cream on the side which I didn't realize so I moved that to the side of my plate because I don't like or eat sour cream. I would order the potato pancakes again as a savory breakfast item but $19 is a little steep for the price. The blueberry hibiscus tea ($4) was a refreshing drink served on a mug. If you enjoy the combination of white tea leaves, rose hips, natural blueberry, and hibiscus then this tea is for you. I also ordered an almond cake slice ($6) but to go. The almond cake is a light and tasty cake with sliced/shaved almonds on top. SERVICE -- Friendly. Me and one of the shorter female employee had a nice laugh when I went down later in the day to order an almond cake. They started getting busy when I arrived after 10am on a weekday but I was able to walk right up to the front counter to order. The buzzer handed to me buzzed probably within 15-20 mins and I went down to get my order. I believe the tea that I ordered was ready first. Overall, I'll definitely be back. Prices are higher than a traditional cafe. The plus is that there is free wifi so it's a perfect spot to work on your laptop. The tables are big and the chairs are comfortable. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 99/250 total reviews in 2026 - 940 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Metropolitan Coffee is such a cute hidden gem tucked away in Old Brooklyn. You can really tell they…read morecare about quality--everything is made from scratch, even the flavor syrups, and they use Rising Star beans. The menu has some standout breakfast options you don't see often around here, like loaded grits (a rare Southern find in this area). The grits were absolutely amazing--definitely my new go-to breakfast craving. The blueberry cream cheese muffin totally lived up to the hype too: moist, sweet, and perfectly balanced. We also tried the seasonal strawberry mocha. The coffee itself was smooth and well-made, though the strawberry flavor was a bit subtle. The vibe is one of the best parts--lots of seating, a mix of people working and chatting, and the kind of cozy atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. They also host yoga twice a week (Thursdays and Sundays) and fun events like game nights, which adds to the community feel. Definitely a spot worth lingering in.

Cute and cozy, a great place to go get work done. They execute a small breakfast menu well and have…read morerotating seasonal syrups. All made in house. You also have the option of ordering inside or at their drive through window, where they often find me and my pup when the weather is nice. After coming here frequently for over five years now my only real complaint is that it's hit or miss on service. Sometimes I'm greeted cheerfully and and orders are being made quickly. Other times it takes several minutes to be acknowledged at the cash register and the crew seems to be more focused on each other than getting orders out.

This is a really unique and quaint coffee shop. The service was friendly and prompt, My iced Irish…read morecoffee was okay, but the lemon blueberry muffins were tasty. We have friends who normally work remotely from Open Door and they say it's typically quiet. Unfortunately for my wife and I, on the day we visited it was packed with a group of loud high school-aged girls who were very noisy chatting and clapping...I couldn't wait to get my coffee and get out. There were some adults in there who had their laptops open and I'm sure were trying to concentrate but I don't see how while we were there. Nice place. We would like to give it another try when it's not so full of boisterous teens.

My husband and I stopped in yesterday to warm up, and we had a great experience. The staff was…read moreincredibly friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was cozy and comfortable. I also had the best cupcake I've had in a long time.

We will definitely be back. From the moment we opened the door we could feel we were stepping into…read morea special place. The Celebration Tea was an amazing explosion of flavor in your mouth; Picking your own vintage teacup to use was another unique "value add" to the delightful experience. We opted for the Timeless Tea (requested at the time we made our reservation) which is a full tea luncheon- there was generous portions of amazing treats- sweet and savory! The food was fabulous! Mary, who served us, was friendly, knowledgeable and made us feel so very special. She even agreed to take a photo of our group for us and made sure we liked the photos she took. Yes, we will be back for another relaxing afternoon tea!

We felt like we stepped back in time having a perfect, quiet morning of high class tea. The owner…read moreis so hospitable, her name is Chris, and she recommended the Celebration tea (and cozy apple chamomile) to go with our delicious tea sampler. Everything she baked was scrumptious and homemade. At other tea places, I felt the pastries and apps were store bought. But she clearly made everything with love, and you could tell by the taste and presentation. We all got to pick out our own tea cups from a variety of beautiful sets. I would love to come back soon!

This used to be my favorite starbucks to frequent, but I cannot say that anymore. I do not normally…read moreleave reviews this drastic, but this one feels necessary. The quality of customer service has severely declined and it is so disappointing. The baristas are extremely rude and condescending towards their customers. For the fact that drinks are usually a minimum of $8 (or more) and I come with my family and spend a significant amount of money, I expect better. However I will explicitly state the two primary problems with this location. 1. They won't relinquish the drinks I pay for unless the entire order is complete. When I order specialty coffees with cold foam or whipped cream I like to enjoy those additions to my drink, not watch them melt into it while they spend 20-30 minutes finishing the order until I can get my drink. When I requested my drink(s) while they finish the rest of the order, I quite literally got yelled at by multiple starbucks employees stating that I could not have my drink until they finished my entire order. Not only has this never happened to me at any other starbucks location, but I have never been so poorly spoken to/treated by starbucks employees in my life. I expect starbucks to hold their employees to a better standard. Secondly, why am I not allowed to enjoy the drink I quite literally spent my own money on until you finish the order (which you do not do in any sort of order and often jump from multiple peoples orders not finishing them consecutively). 2. They have made my drink differently than I ordered without consulting me. I had ordered a shaken espresso with chocolate malt powder. When I went back stating it didn't taste right they informed me they swapped it out with mocha sauce because they don't have chocolate malt powder. This is such an issue because what if someone has an allergy to something in one but not the other? Not that this was the case for me but nonetheless the customer should be consulted first. They did remake my drink at my request, but were evidently quite unhappy to do so. I promise, I am not the type of person to say "the customer is always right" or believe that working in customer service means you can't have emotion - I have worked in plenty of customer service and food industry jobs myself (I was even a barista at one point!!), but never in my wildest dreams would I have treated a customer this way. This is why I either chose to frequent an alternate starbucks (Strongsville on 82 is fantastic and their employees are so sweet) or chose a local coffee shop. But I highly suggest you avoid Brecksville Starbucks - it is not up to par with how it used to be run. Very disappointing.

One of the last good Starbucks in the area. Employees are nice, drinks are always well made and…read moreit's a nice place to sit and work or meet a friend.

I came in on a weekend morning and as I expected, the place had a bit of a line as most good coffee…read morehouses should. The ambiance is nice with a variety of seating types and a large room. The coffee house has experienced baristas offering beautiful latte art and a variety of coffee selections. My challenges are the stocking of pastries and accompaying items wasn't the best, possibly when I happened to come in, with several things out of stock. Additionally, order management seemed a bit haphazard with my order getting lumped in with multiple others and not being produced in order of customers ordering. Bottom line, I think Heartwood is a good coffee shop overall, but doesn't have the stocking or efficiency of a coffee shop I would rate in top shops. If this doesn't worry you - definitely make a stop in here.

We stop in to Heartwood Coffee on a regular basis and love everything they have to offer. We…read moreconstantly get lattes as well as their Dino cookies. The service there is fantastic even if they get super busy. The coffee shop vibe is immediately apparent when you walk in and I love everything about it!