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.

Stopped in around 2 PM on a weekday and had a great experience as a first timer! The lemon…read moreblueberry latte with cheesecake cold foam was delicious, and the California Club with chips made for the perfect lunch. Quick service, no line, clean space, great aesthetic, and friendly staff. Loved it so much I grabbed a punch card. I'll definitely be back and recommending it to others!

Our experience here is always positive! We love the coffee and breakfast options! The service…read morealways friendly and on point too. Highly recommend.

This coffee shop was amazing! We had a bridal party of nine people, came in three days in a row and…read morethey were so sweet to us! Especially Sarah! Would love to come back :) The hash browns and coffee were delicious :)

Saturday came here to get a cool drink after the vermillion Market up the road. Thought we'd get a…read morecool drink, use the restroom, and take advantage of the air conditioning. We sat in the big comfy chairs. Drank a tropical bubble tea and an iced churro coffee. The tropical bubble tea was good. Not too sweet, a little bit too much ice, but was very cool and refreshing. The iced churro coffee was delicious and a bit indulgent. Lots of cinnamon and nice cold foam top. Very good. We sat for about 30mins and enjoyed our drinks, cooled off, used the restroom and did some people watching. Place was very steady. People talking out and staying in. This seems pretty popular. All sorts of drinks ordered. Nice place lots of tables, booths, and comfy chairs and couch. Main order area is in the corner toward the back, the rest is seating. We'll be back.

Love the drinks, love the food and the atmosphere. I would say if the service was more consistent…read moreit would be 5 star but other than that its great. Service depends on who is working and if its friendly and efficient or slow and transactional. My go tos are the special frappes and the alani drinks! They did soup/bread bowls and those were so delicious. My favorite was the charcuterie box on the girls night, such a wonderful variety to share and have a great time in the cute coffee shop they have. (Bonus for the cute little kids area where my 2 and 4 year old like to hang)

Beef cooler! If you…read moreare looking for ground beef to steaks and everything in between they have a great selection in store you can pop in and purchase from the freezer. If you want a larger selection just call ahead and they can have what you need.

One might think you are on the Cape but the parking lot strip mall gives it away. Emilie's is…read morelocated in the heart of Avon Lake, it's easy to get to central to neighborhoods and freeway access with plenty of cozy seating and a cute cafe style seating outside in the parking lot. One could easily spend the day at Emilie's, the perfect blend of caffeine, small plates, pastries and kitschy hats, candles and clothing for gifting or the perfect weekend set up. The baristas are pleasant, friendly and quick for the busy pace of walk-in traffic. We opted to sit down, with a chai, espresso and a cold brew, for quick eats we opted for two different toast pairings perfect for sharing so we each try the other, the lox toast with salmon, lemon dill cream cheese was fantastic, the toast was sturdy and crunchy holding up well for the heavy toppings. The avocado was good, I would add coarse salt and pepper if it was available l, definitely needed a kick with the avocado. My husband loved the nitro coals brew, the foam settled perfectly, he said it was the best in the area, which is high praise for someone who lives on black coffee and espresso. If you are looking for a local coffee spot, they offers wine too, cozy corners and family fun, yes there are quite a few kids in-house, then make Emilie's your next spot. Oh and leave the laptop at home on the weekends and evenings, tables turn over pretty quick

Love the vibe of Emilie's coffee house! So cute on the inside! Service was excellent! The matcha…read morewas delicious! I would definitely recommend checking this coffee shop out if you're in the area!

PHOTOS ATTACHED!! I…read morevisited 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

Had a friendly experience reading a book here for a few hours. There's free WiFi and outlets. I…read morelove that this place fits enough people comfortably to feel cozy but it's also not huge. They have very cool seasonal coffee and tea options which I love and can't wait to try some more next time. This may be my go to coffee shop soon if I need to get work done. I'm not vegan but the homemade biscuit sandwich was quite tasty and not oily and I felt full but still healthy eating it.

Got the best vegan strawberry protein smoothie I've ever had! Burritos were made to order and did…read moretake about 10 minutes. It's a cute little cafe that's been around forever.

We love "Gypsy Bean". Often my wife and I will just go drive across town from Willoughby to…read moreLakewood just for a great cup of coffee, wonderful simple lunch or maybe just a bowl of soup, and an excellent little personal sized cheesecake. It really is worth the drive. The atmosphere is easygoing, bohemian filled with everyday people. It's so easy to strike up a conversation with someone you've never met before. And that's the real fun. You should go see for yourself. "Gypsy Bean " is a great place to go when you've got nowhere to be.

I was in the area on an errand and my absolutely favorite thing to do is to stop by a local coffee…read morespot. Inside there's plenty of seating in an open floor plan to plop down and get some work done. But I was here for the coffee. Their menu felt quite large that morning (perhaps I wasn't awake enough yet, hence the coffee) but I opted for one of their specialty lattes, the s'mores one. It always feels like a bit of a hit or miss getting a specialty latte that looks quite sweet based on the description - I love fun sweet lattes but I dislike when they're overly sweet and taste syrup-y (high maintenance, I know). Thankfully this was lovely! Yes it was sweet but I could actually taste the coffee. I got a 16 oz to go as I don't think they did smaller sizes. Overall lovely coffee and it's just a shame I couldn't stay to try out their food menu. No photo of my coffee as it's a to-go cup...I never find those very useful unless the cup is fun.

Great coffee friendly people I thought the food was on point to like the breakfast Sammy'sread more