Coffee or tea in a place most people wouldn't think is a college town - 1 of 2…read more This coffeehouse, Rise and Grind, came up on a search when I was in this immediate area. I chuckle at all the names coffeehouses come up with that have the word grind or ground in them. It's a lot like how places that cut hair seem to work in the word(s) sheer and/or shear. The college here is private Baldwin-Wallace University which may have had a religious denomination closer to its founding, but, at this juncture, appears to be more secular. It's actually a few miles east of Rise and Grind, closer to the older town center, and offers instruction in a broader range of fields than one might expect. I saw that this coffeehouse got very good reviews and, with its big parking lot near a major gym, I thought I'd take a look. Parking was easy and, upon entering, one sees it's both a physically and personally welcoming place. The store is lengthy, so one can sit in the front half or the back half, which is more suitable for larger groups, but I chose the table I selected for its proximity to outlets and the counter. On what was a warmer day, I opted for iced tea and an orange frosted donut. The brand of unsweetened iced tea was very good and the orange donut was delicious. I could have eaten another one. Beyond chocolate donuts, this is probably my favorite flavor and one doesn't often come across orange frosted donuts. The service was very amicable. The prices are in line with what others running independent coffeehouses would charge. In fact, I'm starting to like independent coffeehouses more and more for a multitude of reasons, one being that they now handily compete with the chains and have more character. Rise and Grind falls in between 4 and 5 stars, but it tilts to 5 stars because of the tidiness and pleasing ambiance of the store, the apparent vibe that this is a labor of love for the proprietors, and even for having that orange frosted donut.

I hate to admit it, but I was so skeptical of this place and all their 5 star reviews here and…read moreGoogle. Usually that's not a good sign & the reviews are fixed. BUT !!! I recently visited here and I thought it was definitely worth the 5 stars! I came on a Friday morning, and there was no line. There's a parking lot, which is always helpful. Lots of fun drink combinations. I can't remember which latte I ended up going with, but it was sooooo good!!! The sizes are huge though, so just a heads up! There were some food choices. Seemed like healthy options and some pastries. I would have loved a breakfast sandwich without a meat option, but they all seemed to have meat on them. I could have asked for a custom sandwhich, but our barista wasn't very friendly. Not rude or anything!!! Just didn't smile or say hi. Just stared at us. Not a big deal, just not very welcoming! (Maybe she hadn't had her own coffee yet haha). There were lots of different seating options all decorated differently. Lots of different styles, but seemed like an overall safari theme, maybe. (I was obsessed with that cute little elephant and I want one!!!) On the way out, the guy who was working was super friendly to us! Seemed very kind and personable. He made me smile! Overall, I would definitely come back ! I really enjoyed it here !

Great spot. Super clean, friendly service, and the coffee is legit. I had an Americano with a…read morereally deep, rich flavor, and my friend loved their latte. Pretty solid crowd for a Thursday mid-morning with a steady flow coming through. Definitely coming back.

Definitely recommended!!…read more Im in love with this place! Everyone who works here is so nice. The mooji drink was amazing, I would highly recommend it. I didn't get any pastries or anything but the blueberry scones looked so good. This little shop made me feel like I was on vacation, even though I was working. It's surfer themed and so bright and happy inside.

I visited on Christmas and received a very warm greeting when I came in. The gentleman was very…read morefriendly. He even came to the table during my visit to see how everything was. It was very nice to have personal interaction. I had seen on social media the S'mores Latte many times and wanted to try it. I was exited that it was able to be made dairy free so I ordered it with almond milk. I also ordered a dessert while I was there. The Kataifi topping had me sold. Both were very delicious. The latte was not strong like some other places would make it. There was a perfect portion of all the flavors; not too milky or overpowering with coffee. The dessert was very light and creamy. The topping also had honey which added to the deliciousness. I enjoy everything in-house while enjoying the atmosphere. It was very clean and relaxing. This is a great place to catch up with family or friends or enjoy some time alone. While I was there I downloaded the app on my phone that not only gives rewards but allowed you to order in advance.

We stopped if for a quick coffee and pastry. I appreciate the quality of the organic coffee served…read moreat Shibam. I ordered a Turkish coffee. The cardamom was very tasty. Having the option to order single servings or a whole pot is nice also. The service was very good. The server brought our drinks to the table. There were not many people there when we arrived around 10a. As we sat there the entire cafe filled up. It is definitely a popular spot for coffee. Overall the coffee is also reasonably priced. The decor in the cafe is very nice. The chairs were comfortable. We also saw the staff spraying air freshener on the artificial flowers. They pay attention to details.

I was meeting friends at Red Cedar without realizing they only had a few benches outside for…read moreseating. They mainly a coffee roasting facility. They have a drive thru and walk up inside. We were visiting because they are part of the Cleveland Cafe Passport. The staff were friendly and helpful. Now that I know I will go thru the drive thru. I did get a small drip. The coffee was very good.

It's Christmas in July at Red Cedar Coffee company, a small batch specialty coffee roaster in…read moreBerea! Limited roast Jingle Bell Java is available while supplies last! Check out their summer coffee available by the pound: Blueberry Cobbler, Cold Brew Blend, & Campfire Memories! Drive Thru available and a few benches outside to enjoy your brew. Seasonal Drinks: Iced Blueberry Chai S'mores Cookie Mocha

As always the food was delicious. I had the "lighter lunch." It is the house salad with sesame…read moreginger dressing and a baked sweet potato served with cinnamon butter. So good and just the right amount of food. Gabby served us and is always nice and easy to work with. The building is old and breezy and not anything to be done about that.

This place was fantastic! How quaint. Eclectic assortment of dishes and decor. I went here for my…read morebirthday lunch with a friend and we had a bit of a wait because it was so busy. Definitely worth it. Honesty was our waitress and she was fabulous. We dined downstairs and ordered French dip (the au jus was amazing) and club wrap. The sandwiches were amazing and the macaroni salad was very good with homemade pickles. We ordered tea and a lemon bar and Samoa cake for desert and it did not disappoint! We will definitely go again. What a great birthday lunch!

I feel as though I could yell from the rooftops about how charming this spot is. The food is…read moreexciting, the house-made syrups give you choices beyond the basics offered at most coffee shops, the layout and design are beautiful, and the service is so friendly. Everything is very clearly well thought out and intentional. The odes to Mikey make me smile. The reason I'm leaving another 5 star review? The service. I brought my kiddo in for a quick bite after her gymnastics practice this weekend. It was so warm out that we decided to sit on the patio. We had underestimated the strength of the wind, and her cookie blew off from our table. Was this their fault? Absolutely not. We're Ohioans, we know what we sign up for any time we decide to trust the weather. However, as we went to move inside the owner was already having a new cookie brought out to her. Caring about the guest's experience and that level of attention to detail makes the difference between the good and the great. I truly hope they thrive.

Twin Bean was a cute cafe with plenty of seating. I appreciated the number of organic selections on…read morethe menu. Natural elements in the downstairs seating seemed to be well thought out. I did not realize there was upstairs seating until later. The outside patio was spacious as well. It did look like they were adding on to the building. It was slightly strange to have a number of large personal pictures on the wall. Parking was not in abundance. We had to park in the communal lot and walk the cafe. The staff were friendly and helpful.

WOW!! Is the a gem to North Ridgeville, there is truly nothing around it like this!!…read more It's a simple cute cafe - simple decor, tables for 2, a cute little patio when in season, and the nicest staff I have ever encountered!! Their menu is pretty big, so good luck picking from everything because they are all good! They have breakfast, lunch, dinner, & dessert - coffees, drinks, pastries, gelato, salads, pastas, subs, etc!!!! The owner (I believe his name is Benny) makes all the food. Homemade noodles & all!! His mother even roasts the coffee beans herself in Italy and sends them over to him here!!!! (No I'm not kidding) .... To make it even better his wife bakes all the delicious AND BEAUTIFUL treats on display!! - they truly LOVE what they do here!! Me and my dad split the Italian sub & the pasta bolognese ...... and WOW!!! Phenomenal... seriously both dishes were so good we cleaned both plates!!!!! We got a little cheese cake to split a many pastries to enjoy at home... even two days later the pasteurized were delicious!! I seriously cannot wait to come back here and enjoy another meals! Lovely people doing what they love and truly putting their all in their food is what this place is. Truly a gem to the west side of Cleveland! I hope they get the recognition they deserve soon!!! 10/10 recommend coming here, you won't be disappointed!!!

I had a pretty good first experience. The staff was very friendly and I always enjoy a house made…read moreflavor coffee shop. I didn't love the drink I got to try but would absolutely visit again to try other house made flavors. There's a nice selection of pastries and food. The inside is not the most cozy, it's more of a white walls and lights feel but it was still welcoming due to the people inside.

Nestled with walking distance of Baldwin Wallace, Cafe Ah Roma is bustling with students and…read morelocals alike. Whether you are grabbing a coffee and muffin, curling up with a book or doing homework this is the blend to be. They offer a variety of sandwiches, pastries, bagels, coffees and teas, just a little bit for everyone. We opted for bagel sandwiches made to order, simple no fuss and delicious. The chai was perfect...extra hot spicy and full of nutmeg just the way I like it.

Coffee or tea in a place most people wouldn't think is a college town - 2 of 2…read more In downtown Berea and not far from small private Baldwin Wallace University is this independent and popular coffeehouse. It's popular with students, with educators, with local residents, and with whomever has had it recommended to them ... like me. I have had two people tell me about Cafe Ah-Roma and one was a local friend who now prefers coffeehouses in suburbs closer to the lake. Regardless, everyone you ask about it seems to know exactly where Cafe Ah-Roma is. When first told about it, I thought it had something to do with Rome. It then became very obvious it's a play on the word aroma that will additionally have you making an "ah" sound for relief and/or elation. The interior is comfortable like an old shoe and, based on the postings, art work, and vibe, the store has real connectedness to its community. Note that this area leans slightly liberal but not ridiculously so. That means you might even see a Karen or two in here. Also, true to the notion that "culture comes from the top down," the staff that helps you, often students, are very polite and customer-focused when the chain coffeehouses are almost at the point of sliding things at you. These are good values that the owners are passing on to employees and, here, it's about the customers. They want to know that you are happy with your purchase. I want to add that, to go with your coffee or tea, they have cookies, pastries, or could put together something savory for you. In my case, I added a tomato basil bagel with a vegetable spread that they made for me. It's all good. The prices for menu items are also fair. This coffeehouse is in the suburb immediately south of the international airport. Only a few hotels are north of CLE, with most of them being south in Berea or Middleburg Heights. If staying at a nearby hotel, this locale is nearby. Cafe Ah-Roma is for everyone and the broad customer base is really interesting. In more temperate weather, there are exterior chairs and tables under the covered walkway to nearby stores. The interior is fairly spacious and bright. In closing, Ah-Roma deserves high marks for being a good coffeehouse (4 stars) and then some, hence 5 stars.

Was in the neighborhood when my girls noticed this cute crepe restaurant. It so happened that we…read morehadn't had lunch yet so they decided that's where we're gonna have to eat. You place your order at the counter and they bring your food and drinks to your table. We got a maple bacon crepe, crème brûlée crepe, kid's crepe, and I had to try the Dubai chocolate latte. My older daughter and I halfed each of the savory and sweet crepes so we each got to try both, while my younger daughter had the kid crepe all to herself. Overall, we thought the crepes were good - we enjoyed it, but nothing spectacular. However, I think I enjoyed my Dubai chocolate latte more than the crepes. They had some interesting drinks on the menu and I'd like to go back and try some of their other coffee creations.

Today was a better day here. The food was amazing and the ambiance was great as well. As we were…read morethere eating our brunch and drinking my Americano Coffee, I looked out the window and snowflakes were falling. I was transported to some other place and time. The service was pretty fast and it was pretty full.