Propaganda Coffee is a welcoming and inviting space for all. They even have a food pantry outside their coffee shop, for people who don't want to come in and are embarrassed, and they have one inside their coffee house as well. The vibes are wonderful. I loved the pig king picture. The place was packed on a Sunday at around 10am.  This place is a third space heaven for those seeking one. I ordered a cortado with oat milk, which was wonderful and tasty. My husband ordered the iced drink that has bird in it. He enjoyed it. It was too cold for me to order an iced drink. read more

PHOTOS ATTACHED!! I visited Propaganda Coffee in June 2025 with a church friend, Lizzie. She mentioned that she loved their sandwiches so I ordered one of their breakfast sandwiches. FOOD/DRINKS -- Limited food options but plenty of drink options. Typical pastries and breakfast sandwiches are available. During my June 2025 visit, I bought the Biscuit Sandwich ($10.50) that has Beyond sausage and vegan egg in it on a cheddar scallion biscuit, with hot sauce on the side. The biscuit sandwich was absolutely delicious. The uniqueness of the cheddar scallion biscuit matched perfectly with the vegan sausage and egg. I believe the biscuit is house-made. I'm not vegan but I loved this breakfast sandwich especially with add some hot sauce to bring out the flavour. Writing about this breakfast sandwich now is making my mouth water. I also got their banana bread that tasted good just as a typical banana bread would. The banana bread was soft and moist and they gave me two for the price of 1 perhaps because they wanted to get rid of them. Drink options are typical of most coffee shops serving both coffee and tea. During my June 2025 visit, I ordered a Matcha Spritz ($5.50) -- matcha, lemon juice, blueberry fruit syrup, sparkling water and ice. This was a very refreshing drink and not too sweet at all. I would definitely order their Matcha Spritz again. AMBIANCE -- Community focused as they have a bookshelf of free books to take (at least they did back in June 2025). As for lighting, the coffee shop isn't as bright inside as I prefer and the dark fixtures don't help. Free WiFi to use and a lot of people come here to work on their laptops. Service was good so I'll definitely be back. Parking is free street parking. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 84/250 total reviews in 2026 - 925 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 15 May 2026 read more

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Note: Everything is vegan/ gluten / and soy free Propaganda Coffee was a joy to find. It has a really cool aesthetic and is a great spot to hang out for a bit. There's a good amount of seating, plus a cozy little nook that feels perfect for reading or more relaxed conversation. The baristas were super nice and genuinely friendly. It might sound weird, but I always love when you can tell the staff actually enjoy working together and that was definitely the vibe here. I ordered a pistachio iced latte, which was a pleasant surprise since I'd never had one before, and an iced matcha latte. Both were really good and well made. I also loved the screen prints on the wall that looked like merch designs. Even though I didn't see the finished items, the prints themselves were really cool and added to the overall character of the space. read more

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Great coffee spot with friendly baristas! They have quite a variety of different brews and their spring menu is top notch. read more

The latte I ordered was so good that I got another and was super caffeinated. Service was quick and friendly. It's always rad to see an establishment support the community (: read more

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As a vegan who can't eat soy this place was basically made for me, I appreciate not having to do intense ingredient checks for everything here. The baristas are always so friendly and make the drinks quickly even when there is a rush. They have plenty of seating too, this is one of my go to places to meet a colleague for a quick work away from the office situation. read more

Really trendy coffee/matcha place with pastries. Music isn't too loud and seating is conducive to studying with plenty outlets available. Got a drink off their specialty menu - matcha spritz (super nice barista recommended it with blackberry fruit syrup). Bit more on the tart end, which drowns out the matcha a bit, but overall really yummy spritz! Side street metered parking available. Pretty easy to find on a Sunday afternoon. read more

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Solid. I missed the treats - I was too late. It was noonish so that's fair. My latte was delicious. It was brown sugar cinnamon and espresso, I can't remember the cool name. The Fake News Bowl was good but it was actually fake news as it was supposed to have Just Egg and vegan sausage and there were very little there. (A bite or two.) It was mostly all potatoes, they were well seasoned but mostly undercooked, too. I would return for the nice vibe but I would get there earlier for sure. read more

Propaganda Coffee - Vegan Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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The day we visited they only offered almond milk, because it is a purely vegan/vegetarian establishment. The vegan berry muffin was okay, a little chewy. The one thing I can't overlook is how filthy the floors were. I'd suggest they invest in a Roomba. read more

Sometimes I visit a new place and have all the menu questions and this coffee spot got to be my recent victim. The barista was very friendly with me and my 10 minutes of 21 questions. I ended up with the monthly special, hot red bean oat milk latte. While the flavor was subtle I really enjoyed the uncommon coffee flavor. Thanks for putting up with inquiries and for the tasty drink. read more

Propaganda Coffee - Vegan Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Vietnamese style iced coffee with ube cold foam. Very fast service and ample seating with large windows at the front. read more

Propaganda Coffee - Vietnamese style iced coffee with ube cold foam - Vegan Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Stopped into Propaganda Coffee and it was such a great experience. It's a different take on your classic coffee spot...simple, but with a unique twist that makes it stand out. I'll definitely come back when I'm in the area. read more

I am overjoyed to share that this place is all vegan and gluten free! As someone who tried out gluten free for a while (doctor's orders) - I was so glad I could enjoy a drink AND food from Propaganda Coffee. Though portion sizes were pretty small, the food was scrumptious. The overall ambiance was splendid, though seating was limited. The skeleton at the bar is an excellent touch! Staff were helpful and put up with all of my questions and requests (thank you). read more

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Stopped by this place as I was walking through lakewood, it's an entirely vegan, gluten free, and dairy free place. There was a good amount of options of food to eat and nice if you are GF. Bonus points for the aluminum cups!! Kept the drink very very cold!! :) I don't love almond/oat milk so it was an adjustment for me but it was pretty good! I got the McKinley Place, with espresso and coconut water and almond milk. It was pretty good and you would love it if you like almond milk. I also tried the hot French raspberry, and it was super sweet and yummy. A fun place to try if you are in the area but keep in mind the milk options if you do not enjoy dairy free options :) read more

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Service was Great Ambiance was very cool and had plenty of seating. Coffee was ok a bit too strong read more

Cozy and warm. A vegan coffee shop that also offers gluten free options. I like that they have coffee bar seating in addition to two and four person tables. Service is friendly and quick. We had a cappuccino and cortado with oat milk, both good, and a piece of apple coffee cake which was excellent. read more

I love this place! Amazing coffee tea and food does it get better !? The service is exceptional and the ambiance is super chill. I really enjoy coming here and trying all the different pastries and drinks. Definitely recommend. read more

Propaganda Coffee - Vegan Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Propaganda Coffee participates in the Too Good to Go program. The blue chairs are very nice to sit in. The pictured item is bakery. read more

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These guys are the sweetest! Exceptional service by the staff. When I ordered a gingerbread latte and didn't like it much, they gladly made a peppermint mocha latte for me! Love that the drinks come in an actual mug if you dine in and not paper cups. Everything here is vegan and delish! I tried the bagel & lox (smoked carrot) with capers. The bagel could have been toasted a bit more for my taste, but overall good vegan cream cheese and balance with capers. They offer oat or almond milk options for drinks. There are great pastry options like scones, brownies, donuts, and banana bread. All vegan everything. They also sell fresh packages coffee to brew at home. Get "Woke" with their coffee haha Cozy setting with a fireplace and options for tables/chairs or bar seating. Love everything about this local vibe. Go on a Sunday and you'll find free street parking. Free WiFi and restrooms are available. Chill spot you can actually get some reading done or work on your laptop. Music jamming in the background, but not loud enough to be annoying. I'll be back for more soon! read more

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AMAZING COFFEE SHOP!! Truly can't say enough good things about Propaganda. As soon as you walk into the shop, you feel at home. The baristas are so nice and personable when ordering. I'm so glad I was able to experience this wonderful place before moving out of Lakewood. They have ample amount of seats & wifi so you can "WFH" or meet up with clients here. Their overnight oats had me visit propaganda 3 times in one week. I'm not sure what they do to them, but I couldn't get enough of them. Great addition to the Lakewood neighborhood. They have street parking along with a small parking lot next to the building. read more

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This place is awesome! My husband is gluten free and it's great that we can come here and he can pick whatever he wants and not worry! Most of the time GF items do not taste as great as "regular" foods - but anything I've ever eaten here tastes "regular". Coffee is good too! They use Ready-Set beans and brew them to perfection! The staff has always been so friendly and helpful... read more

Propaganda Coffee - Vegan Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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A great addition to Lakewood's coffee scene! The inside is very cozy with lots of tables and a bar to sit at. It's a good place to bring your computer and work. I ordered the pumpkin spice latte and it was very good, not too overly sweet. I didn't get anything to eat but there were several baked goods/small plates to choose from. I like that they change their food menu seasonally too. Definitely worth trying out, even if you're not vegan! read more

Propaganda Coffee - Vegan Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Genuinely this place is AMAZING. Like soooo amazing, with an entire GF menu (all hail the gluten free gods!!!!) and the best cold brew I've ever had. The environment is so cute, clean while eclectic, and the perfect environment to sit and hang. When in Lakewood, go grab a cold brew with oat milk and rose syrup and have yourself a little day at the cutest place in all of Lakewood. Thanks propaganda for being you! read more

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BlackBerry latte and baked good were amazing and what a cool concept. Good ambiance or coffee to go

This used to be hands-down my favorite coffee shop in the area. I'd been out of town since the end of last year, and one of the things I was genuinely looking forward to when I got back was stopping in again. I've always loved that they offered vegan and allergen-friendly options -- it felt like a place that really cared. But this visit was really rough. The whole vibe felt off. The staff seemed miserable, it was like no one was happy to be there. They weren't rude, but it was different from past visits. It didn't feel as welcoming. The coffee was okay. I got a muffin and immediately noticed something wasn't right. It tasted a little off, then I found a hair in it. A little bit after I left, I felt sick to my stomach, which lasted the rest of the day. I'm not sure if it was the muffin itself or just the gross-out factor from the hair. Unfortunately, after reading other reviews on Google, it seems like I'm not the only one who has had an issue with that. This place used to feel like a little haven for all of us with allergies. It was a place I could enjoy without having to worry. My last visit, in November, was great. Now it's far from that. I really hope they can turn things around and get back to what made it special in the first place. read more

Came here on a Friday afternoon and had a great walk! The baristas were informative and kind. Prices are what they are (lol) and there is a lot of different choices on the menu. My sister was happy because there were eggless pastries on the menu. The shop was very quiet, and there was plenty of room for seating. My only "issue" was my drink wasn't great, I feel like there was too much ice and the flavor wasn't very strong. It was okay, not bad, but okay!! read more

This place is really cute truly a beautiful homage to the previous gelato place that was here before, unfortunately the small menu isn't as refined as it should be and a lot of the flavored drinks lack flavor if you're into sweeter drinks. The vegan food options are a bit lackluster when compared to other shops around the area Bht all in all and because Logan is such a sweetheart barista I recommend stopping by at least once. read more

I made a New Year's resolution to try one new coffee shop a month and Propoganda was my June pick. I only recently saw this coffee shop pop up in my search for new coffee shops and I am happy that it's near where I live. One of my favorite things about this place is that it is GF, Soy Free and Vegan. They ask if you want oat milk or almond milk and don't charge you anything for these types of milks. Nothing annoys me more than places that charge $.70+ for alternative milks. I went with the Iced Mapleside Latte with almond milk, to go. My drink was given to me in a recyclable aluminum cup and paper straw. How smart! They offer food too but I had already eaten breakfast. The two people working were very friendly and talked about the business with me while I waited. It was a positive experience and I will be back. read more

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Great coffee shop to sit and work at. Ample outlets against the far wall. Food is vegan and gluten free. Coffee is solid with the basic options. Would recommend if you are in the area! read more

Propaganda Coffee - Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich and Lavendar Agave Cold Brew - Vegan Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

The chai was DELICIOUS. However I ordered the biscuit sandwich with cheese which was $11.50 and was so tiny and not very tasty. The whole thing was over $17 for a tiny bland sandwich and a drink of mostly ice. The woman working also didn't seem too interested in me. Overall probably wouldn't come back read more

An interesting new coffee shop in Lakewood. Located a few doors down from The Side Quest, Propaganda Coffee has metered street parking, so try to hit it during an off-time if you're driving over. Its a vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and more "free" things, but I can't remember what. Full disclosure, I drink dairy and am not a vegan, so I realize that I am not the target demographic. They serve basic coffee and tea drinks without dairy. They have a few breakfast sandwiches and other items, but I didn't order them (those artificial Beyond meats just do not sit well with me). I ordered a rooibos tea latte that comes served with oat milk. Totally fine but not sure if I would over again. I fully understand and appreciate what they are doing for those needing a vegan experience. The inside has plentiful seating and the baristas were friendly and genuinely interested in talking about their menu. The inside has a vintage vibe to it, with black and white checkered floors, bar stools and a muted color palette. Give this coffee shop a chance if you're a dairy-free, vegan customer and I'm sure you'll be suppperrr happy! read more

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This place is the coolest! It's completely gluten free and dairy free! The coffee is so tasty. They use ReadySet coffee. The indoor has plenty of seating. The workers are really personable and friendly. read more

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Really nice coffee shop in Lakewood. Workers were extremely nice and quick. Nice, warm atmosphere. Support local independent coffee chains!

Rude and sassy workers. Only have two types of milk and don't display it. Catches an attitude with you whenever you order. Only nice thing about the place is the seating. read more

One of my very favorite coffee shops in the area. Everything is both gluten free and vegan, making grabbing a delicious cup of coffee so easy for a vegan like me (and no extra $.50 business for oat/almond milk)! I love walking here with my dog! They always have new items in the pastry case and have a suggestion jar for items customer's would like to see made. One of the best shops in my opinion! read more

Propaganda Coffee - Pup cup (coconut whip) - Vegan Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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Nice ambiance and seating. Friendly place, but the mocha is beyond bad. I can't say about the food, but that was one of the worst mochas i have. read more

First time trying this coffee shop and it was yummy. I got the riverside which I'm pretty sure is supposed to be similar to Starbucks' Brown Sugar Shaken Expresso, it was good. My dad gave his regular iced coffee a 3/5 and said his scone was kinda dense. My mother loved her turmeric coffee and her overnight oats! Staff seemed pretty distracted and we had to ask for our food that was sitting on the counter behind them tho. Overall a great place to check out. Love the ambiance too. read more

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I come here every day since I moved apartments. I love the staff, they're always so friendly and nice. The ambiance is very modern and cool. The treats they serve are GF and DF and delicious! Plus the coffee is always great and fast! read more

It was pretty nice. Gf/dairy free. I have a very picky 11 y/o gf daughter and she didn't like the donut of the day. They only had one option for donuts and we didn't know until it was in her mouth it had nuts or something hard in it. She tried, but was not a fan. I tried the lemon poppyseed bread. It was ok. read more

Right near two of my fave haunts- Rush Inn and sidequest lies this cute little gem of a place catering to us gluten free types! Holla!! The coffee was awesome, I chose to dine in and sat by the fireplace, I also ordered a gluten free biscuit. It arrived and was very tasty. My guy friend was less than thrilled with his meal- but he's not gluten free and I think he just wasn't used to it. I was happy dining amongst students on their laptops, great music and sweet employees who told me to order the biscuit. They are also dairy free, which on my rather restricted, savage diet- I'm starting to ease into. Oat milk's a tough one, but I do like coconut and almond milk. Great service, very sparkling clean and I'll be back! read more