Came here for a meeting with a few colleagues after work. 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. read more

Service was quick and friendly. Lattes were absolutely delicious. Blueberry muffin top and hot honey scone were fantastic. The vibe is cozy. Lots of seating areas. Loved the art work on the walls, the mini action figures found throughout the store, and their collection of VHS tapes. They also sell plants!! I'll be returning for sure. read more

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This coffee shop was quite busy on the Saturday afternoon of our visit but there was ample seating. We chose a pair of comfortable armchairs near the entrance to enjoy the sun streaming through the front window. The coffee was very good and we spent a pleasant hour drinking and chatting. read more

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Phoenix Coffee is a hipster coffee shop in Cedar Lee district of Cleveland Heights. The coffee shop is in a plaza with entrances in the front and the back. There's convenient parking behind the building. Very laid back atmosphere is the best way to describe this cafe. Cafe is pretty spacious with many table options. It is never crowded, so it's perfect for a caffeine fix and work from the cafe. Coffee choices are pretty typical with cold brew, drip coffee, some lattes, and a case of small bites (with a scone being my personal favorite). Baristas are always quick, friendly, and recommend options. Walls inside the cafe are adorned with local art, some very cool pop art pieces. There's also an entire shelf of plants and pots you can buy. They even label the plants indicating which ones are pet-friendly! This place also should be your go-to for cool events around town. They have a huge community board at the entrance overflowing with events and cool happenings. Stop by this low key cafe, I think you'll like it. read more

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I will say that I was driving by this place and recognized the name. I have been to a different Phoenix coffee shop before. So of course I had to stop in. And I wasn't disappointed. The staff was in a great mood and very helpful when I walked in. I ordered a mocha hit drink. And it tasted amazing. It was not super sugary. And wasn't bland at all. The decor in this location was cool. And well thought out. I will be back here. Next time in the neighborhood. read more

Phoenix Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

+ Nice chill atmosphere; lots of tea options. Tasty latte. They have a big little free library. They have another shelf of books that stay there. The bathrooms were clean. It seemed fairly clean, though they need to water their Plants as some were dying of thirst. They sell Plants. - No gluten free options; no alternative milk except soy; the music was too loud to concentrate on work, and it was a bit cold. The staff didn't know anything about the Parking situation on the street. FYI: it's free on the street!!! (See the orange Free Parking signs) and they have a lot around back too. read more

Favorite place to meet friends for coffee or enjoy a coffee and a good book. The patio is a enjoyable place when weather permits. The baristas are always pleasant and wonderful. Also my favorite dark roast drip coffee in the area. read more

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Such a cute little vibe. Perfect place to sip and read a book. Staff is very precise, very quick. I got a 12oz iced lavender mocha. Very spacious, high top and low top seating. They have Akron honey and lots of bakery items. I've tried the garlic Parmesan scones before they're delicious. read more

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Good coffee, extremely slow service. Barista was less concerned about getting drunk made than she was about talking, I would not come here if you are in a hurry. read more

Coffee quality is excellent. Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite, but lots of room for improvement. Service is inconsistent, seating could use a complete redesign and more thoughtful layout. How can you run out of clean mugs? Really? You're a coffee shop, buy additional cups. With Rising Star now open on Taylor road there are good alternatives near by. read more

Great independent coffee shop - we stopped here because the bagel place down the street doesn't make espresso-based beverages on Sundays. Everyone was super friendly and efficient. Lots of comfy chairs and a sofa for folks who want to kick back, relax, and just take it all in. Coffees were tasty and well worth it! See you next time! read more

Phoenix Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Great tea, great GF GINGER PEACH muffins, great art work.Lovely ambiance. Great place to grab a tea , muffin and sit and relax. read more

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Very nice coffee shop with friendly staff! Love all the plants they have inside and the clean vibe. It's sad they don't have indoor dining at the moment and really hope they change that soon and finally open it up especially when it's very hot or cold outside! We both ordered oat milk lattes, I got the vanilla and my wife got the mocha latte and they were both good. I enjoy there's a good selection of other restaurants in the area for lunch or dinner. If you're looking to get quality coffee then this place is for you! read more

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Coffee and coffee drinks. Pastries are made daily by a staff in-house baker. She is a creative link to pastry and cares alot!

I love the ambiance and design of this Phoenix location. There is the perfect amount of space offered to coffee drinkers hanging solo; or groups of people hopping in to catch up and study. The baristas offer consistently delicious, fantastic coffee. I love that they offer local baked goods, including several gluten free options. It's always a good day when I walk in and there is still an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie left. read more

awesome cappuccino, and the coffee shop itself is beautiful. Service is great as well, but I wish it wasn't so cold in there all the time read more

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UPDATED REVIEW -- I'm not sure why I gave my below review 4-stars because I remember feeling super uncomfortable when I first visited in December 2018 because the space is tight. So, when I arrived, it was filled with people. Thus, I felt claustrophobic. I was finally able to get a sofa to myself. PRICES -- The prices are expensive here with a small cup of tea costing over $2. I can buy a whole box of tea for $2 or $3. Again, I don't drink coffee so I can't comment on it but it is local coffee which is nice. I would like to visit again but I do not live close by. read more

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Sad pastries and freaky art, but the coffee and tea were both good. Somebody save their dying plants!

Lavender latte was good. $7.02 was a little expensive though so I'm not sure I'd go back. Plenty of seating both indoor and outdoor.

I love this spot- the baristas are always super friendly, the oat milk lattes are excellent and the quiet ambiance is perfect for work or for chatting with a friend. Nice outdoor tables in front and back! Vegan and gluten free pastry options are a welcome treat every time! read more

Selection of local art for sale along the walls. Nice open space with no dine in currently due to CoVid. Coffee is delicious, cold brew has an incredible amount of caffeine (be careful) and is of great roasted full fresh non burned flavor. Some house made baked goods but also some vegan gluten-free unbelievably good Philomena Bakery items here daily. read more

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The service and atmosphere here are a 10/10. My bagel was delicious. The only reason I am giving it a 3 star rating is because their campfire chai tea latte was NOT GOOD AT ALL. It had the aroma of an actual campfire almost reminiscent of smoked jerky or bacon bits. It was much too overpowering and did not taste like a chai tea latte at all. I would love to give their coffee or fall chai a try next time maybe but a little disappointed with my drink as I try to limit my coffee intake and needed the caffeine boost but I had to throw it away. read more

Nice coffee shop with a variety of comfortable seating options with good coffee and baked goods . Music is set to a reasonable volume

Trendy interior (with succulents for sale) and great coffee. I got the Ethiopian drip coffee and it was awesome. Light roast flavor with an intriguing fruitiness. My partner got the iced chai and it was delightfully spiced without being too sweet. read more

This is my favorite coffee place in Cleveland hands down! Their coffee is excellent and we love trying all of the drip coffees they have throughout the week. I really enjoy their lattes and cappuccinos, but the drink that stands out the most to me is their Chai Tea Latte. All other chai tea lattes are compared to this one. It isn't too sweet (a pet peeve of mine) and is a great combination of creamy and spicey. They also have some great food options including House made muffins as well as bagels from Cleveland Bagel Company. They also have a lot of vegan and gluten free options! If you're in the area, I would highly recommend stopping here for a quick coffee or to stay a while and enjoy people watching on Lee Rd. read more

Phoenix Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Atmosphere: quiet, small, bar table options, high top options, couches, tables, single tables near the window. Got a good amount of work done. I sat at the bar area and luckily there were outlets!! Food: I got a giant chocolate chip cookie which was very cheap for its size but I was disappointed to find out that they couldn't heat it up for me. I also got a small chai latte for $3.50 but was disappointed because it wasn't hot. Just lukewarm. Also half of it was just foam. Very mediocre food and taste. Service: they were nice. Nothing spectacular. read more

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Stopped in on a Saturday morning and found a free parking spot right out right. Ordered a gingersnap latte, GF lemon blueberry muffin, and a cold brew. I'm not even GF, but the muffin looked so good that I went for it anyways. Everything was great, and was ready quickly. I like the local art on display, and would enjoy sitting inside in the future. Right now it's carryout only. read more

Coffee & pastries. Simple. Kind & efficient service. Looked like a nice place to sit & stay for awhile- nice vibe in a fun neighborhood.

I love a good Phoenix. Truly, Phoenix Coffee is *the* coffee shop I think of when I think of Cleveland. Great vibes. Cool people. Fun local art. Tasty coffee. Convenient location (at least for Cleveland Heights). I just can't explain the happy feeling I get here. Sadly, I feel like we live in a world where the concept of a communal coffee shop to work, play and create is becoming slowly extinct. For me, Phoenix Coffee is keeping that vibe alive in Cleveland. This location in particular is always packed, so be prepared to not be picky on seating. Phoenix is a cool place that typically houses students, artists, musicians and local customers all scattered amongst their mismatched seating. Also, in the winter, the windows get steamy and it's hard to see inside from the exterior-- so be sure you had the address handy! You may miss it. But of all the Phoenix locations in the Cleveland area, this is by far my favorite one. While the coffee menu is small, they make a darn good, low-sugar mocha. Your fancy coffee drinking friends will also surely love the selection. You can even buy bags of their coffee on your way out the door. And yes, this is Cleveland Heights, so be prepared for frustrating parking. Luckily, this location is pretty nicely placed considering the circumstances. The back door of Phoenix leads right into a metered parking lot-- score! read more

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Coffee is always good! We're never disappointed. Tonight because of this icky Cleveland weather, we decided to get some hot cocoa. So we ordered the mexicocoa I believe it was called. Omg! So tasty, my husband drank his before we got to the car. It really was an awesome drink. We always like to try different things and to be honest, when it comes to coffee, I'm picky. But, this place always has something new and exciting to try. I will definitely be back! read more

Phoenix Coffee - Don't forget to tip! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I've been a patron of Phoenix coffee ever since I was a freshman in high school (2009). Over the years throughout leaving Cleveland for college and moving back to Cleveland, I've always make time to visit Phoenix to grab a cup of coffee whenever I'm in town. During the times of I've visited from 2009-2016 the coffee was one of the best coffees I've ever had. I loved everything about what they did. I've visited their other stores such as Coventry and downtown locations, which both still tasted great. The inside of each location is very relaxing where people go to read, study, and meet up. I know they have local artist hang their artwork to sell, they have local bands sometimes to play music. And now to the recent years (2016-present), I visited them during those times and notice that their coffee was a little different tasting. It had a strange after taste, so I asked the employees what happen to the coffee? They said Phoenix are locally roasting the beans now and getting healthier ingredients for their coffees. The strange after taste made me not wanting to visit Phoenix more than usual, i now live in Cleveland and most likely visit Phoenix (any location) only once or twice a year now. Compared to going at least six times a month during 2009 thru 2016. Thru all the history I had with Phoenix coffee, I have to give them a 4. I would've given them a 3 star rating, but It could be my stubbornness of not liking the new tasting coffee that's locally roasted and that's not a fair rating. There's still great things Phoenix have done that hasn't change. They still have local artwork hanging throughout their store, I'm not sure if there is still local bands that come through and play anymore. And there's still many customers there enjoying their coffee/pastry while studying/reading/hanging out with some friends. So give this place a try, maybe you would like the coffee a lot more than I do. read more

A cute place!! Street parking is relatively easy, but if you can't find any there's a lot nearby. The baristas are so so nice and the drinks I've gotten are amazing. I'm a sucker for seasonal drinks so I've tried the fall latte and the golden chai latte. The times I've been here, the atmosphere is nice and bright and the cafe is just the perfect loudness of background noise to study or read a book or just enjoy a conversation with the people next to you. read more

Phoenix Coffee - Blonde chai latte, chocolate chip cookie, a really good book - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

This location is a lot better than the one on Coventry! It's more spacious and quiet, and they have a larger selection of snack bites to accompany your coffee/tea. There is a metered parking lot in the back, but if you're a poor graduate student like myself, there's ample street parking in the nearby neighborhoods! There's also a rewards program now. If you consistently use the same credit card to pay for your drinks, your 10th drink will be free! Unfortunately, it doesn't transfer between different phoenixes (ie, if you bought 9 drinks at the Coventry location, you can only claim your free 10th drink at that location). read more

Phoenix Coffee - Pumpkin spice latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Phoenix has managed to replicate the charm of the neighborhood cafe and reproduce it time and time again, each with a little different flair. I ventured outside my usual 1-mile radius bubble to this location for a change of scenery, and found myself leaving three hours later after contentedly nibbling on a Better Breakfast Muffin (which has restored my faith in bran products) and sipping on a Soy Chai Latte while cranking out a solid afternoon's work. The staff are super friendly as usual, and this location is much-loved by locals. What's unique about this location is the little patio in the back, where people study and kids romp around before coming back in to sip some Hot Chocolate, then scamper back outside. The staff seemed to know the regular customers, and were even playing with some of them during breaks! My ideal workspace is usually not a communal table because I always get self-conscious about whether I'm shaking the table or taking up too much space, but the crowd was just sparse enough to let me spread out my laptop, backpack, notebook, and colored pens on the large, high table in the center without bothering anyone. Not being able to lean too far back on my stool probably helped me not fall asleep too. The two-seater tables next to the glass-wall in front are perfect for staring into the streets on a rainy day, and the couches are great for nursing a cup of tea and a long chat. This location is a little less cozy than some of the others I've been to since the seating seems to be more dispersed and the decor is uniformly white, but the usual easygoing Phoenix vibe still prevails. The particular day I went, Phoenix was also setting up for Heights Music Hop so there was the constant bustle of volunteers rearranging furniture and setting up for the performers. They were respectful in general of the space, and even the cafe patrons they apologetically displaced responded kindly. Decent Wi-Fi (just don't try to stream a movie), and solid drinks (albeit a little heavy-handed with the milk). Looking forward to another round of studying soon! read more

Love this Phoenix location. There is just so much more room than the location on Coventry (a different feel, but I love it there too). Their coffee is consistently delicious across all of their stores. The selection of teas is amazing. They have an entire menu of just teas. Mind boggling really. As a student, I really value having a good coffee shop to go to. The atmosphere in Phoenix is perfect for a snowy day study session. It's warm, there's free internet, and the coffee and snacks are really really delicious. Something special about this location is that they also have ice cream!! If you're not down to wander just across the street to Sweetie Fry, a small scoop here should keep you happy. One of my favorite things also is how clean the bathrooms are. Public bathrooms are usually nightmares. There's always someone who doesn't know how to use a bathroom. Weird, but true. Phoenix keeps theirs very clean and nice. No need to fear here! read more

Phoenix Coffee - Cozy view of the snow - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

My favorite Phoenix!! I love the staff as they are kind, funny, and make wonderful drinks! It is always spotless, orders have always been correct, and seating is plentiful. I respect Phoenix for their sustainable practices with to-go materials, including paper straws, recyclable sleeves, bags, cups, etc. The flavors of their coffees are delicious and their special drinks are always creative and well executed. Phoenix coffee is one of my favorite places in Cleveland. Love love love. read more

4 stars for great service and great coffee, so they've got 2 of the most important parts down! It is clearly an older Phoenix than the brand spankin new one that's on Coventry, but it's much more spacious. I often feel like I'm sitting right on top of the person next to me, and like there's no personal space at Coventry, but there's a lot more room here. They also have more baked goods than at the Coventry location, although I've never had anything to eat from either location... so can't speak towards the quality. There's a parking lot behind, and there's usually street parking on the near-by neighborhood streets. ----------------------------------- Explanation of my rating system - 5*: Epitome of something, the best I've had, would LOVE to go back 4*: Great food and happy to go back regularly, but not the best of the category 3*: Food is fine. I may spontaneously decide to go there based on convenience. But no need to go back either. 2*: If you insist, I guess I'll come along. I'll find something to eat. But I wouldn't have picked it. 1*: No plans to come back. I'll try to talk companions out of going. read more

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Just another coffee house with a bunch of young people who have no idea what they're doing and to care less about your comfort or the quality of your coffee. They really don't know much about coffee. read more

I think I speak for most Clevelanders when I say we're proud of our Phoenix Coffee. It's a staple, and was a go-to hangout spot throughout my high school years. Now 5 years out of high school, it's still a place I go to meet up with friends or to just sit and get some work done. The space is pretty big, but manages to still feel cozy, although it can be crowded. There's wifi and comfy seats, and outdoor seating when it's nice out. The staff is always very friendly. One of my favorite parts of the space itself is the bathrooms! The walls inside the bathrooms have giant chalkboards, with chalk for all the visitors to add whatever they want. The drinks themselves are good. As for coffee, I've only ever gotten plain coffee, but the lattes sound good and there's A LATTE different flavors. Get it? Get it? But yeah, gingerbread and other delicious sounding things. Despite being Phoenix Coffee, I've actually more often gotten tea. I really like Shane's Lucky Licorice tea- it's so sweet without even adding any sugar! read more

Phoenix Coffee - My contribution to the chalk boards - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Phoenix is a nice, local business that gets a lot right that the big coffee chains miss. I'm glad the Lee location is getting a nice facelift and what looks to be a much better outdoor seating environment. The drinks are good and reasonable. The staff is consistently friendly. The only thing I can't stand is the pre-mixed iced tea, but the friendly staff will make one fresh for you from any tea they have. Edit: I wanted to add a comment based upon Christopher's reply. I didn't mean to imply the pre-made tea wasn't fresh or of high-quality. I just can't stand the flavor and would rather have another kind made. read more

Phoenix Coffee - During remodel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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