This Starbucks is located in a picturesque and quiet neighborhood in Cedar Fairmount neighborhood of Cleveland Heights. The location only has a cafe, no drive thru. This is mostly a to-go destination for guests who are placing their orders via an app. Very few linger around. There's a group that meets almost everyday by the artificial fireplace. There's a few people who work at this Starbucks once in a while. I will say that the atmosphere is quiet enough to do your most meaningful work. The service at this location is very hit or miss. Some days it's excellent, other days it's really not at all. They have been improving in the last few months. Drinks are usually served very quickly unless you're there during rush times on weekend mornings or early in the week. Drinks are made to perfection, always tasty. Plan for extra time if you visit this location, there's a few cute shops nearby to visit like a bookstore and a wine shop. Only street parking is available at this location (which can be a challenge). Read the signage, rules vary in the city. There are a few parking lots nearby, but it's quite a walk away. The location is conveniently location close to the Cleveland Clinic and Case Western. read more

Starbucks - Entrance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

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We tried new flavors, and the workers were awesome helping us out. The area was extremely underwhelming for shopping but we were really happy to find a clean and helpful Starbucks to really help us out read more

Starbucks - Matcha....coffee of some sort with sweet cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

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No drive through and also very inconvenient parking in addition to inadequate amount of parking spaces

I really love this location of Starbucks. The seats by the fireplace are so cozy for a browsing on your laptop or reading a newspaper. There are two long tables at the front, a few high top tables, and various tables scattered about that can sit 2 - 4 people. The employees here are always friendly and the service is quick in the afternoon and evening (I haven't visited during morning rush hour time so I can't speak for that). It can get packed in the evenings, especially when exams hit the CWRU undergrads, so just keep that in mind. I've never had a problem finding a seat near an outlet, if I needed it - some of the outlets on the floors didn't work for me, but I haven't tried since. Overall, this is a great location for a study spot or to catch up with a friend, especially since it is just down the street from some great restaurants. read more

This is a great, convenient Starbucks location. I appreciate that they've really developed an efficient order ahead/pick up system in the COVID times; it makes this my go to store before work! During the pre-COVID times I only wish that the parking situation here was a bit better because the limited parking makes this not as great of a location to sit down at. The store is also limited in size but this is not as relevant right now when you're only taking your coffee to go. Overall, I've experienced efficient and friendly service here! It's not the fanciest coffee and I tend to rotate through some of their espresso/cold brew drinks but the menu at Starbucks is always changing so you're bound to find something you like! I recommend trying out one of their new shaken espresso drinks if you haven't already :) read more

Waited 10 minutes for my drink it was not busy at all. A pink haired employee took his sweet time making orders while he talked to a nurse instead of doing his job read more

Definitely my favorite Starbucks in Cleveland! The employees at this location are extremely nice and make excellent drinks. This location also has ample seating and outlets, making it an excellent place to study or do some work. On the weekends, however, it gets quite busy and it may be hard to find a table! read more

Starbucks - Iced Matcha Latte with Soy Milk! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

As solid a Starbucks as you can get. The baristas are always extremely friendly and get my order right and quickly. This is one of the few Starbucks that not only has extended hours compared to the coffee shops in the area but is open on select holidays. It is always clean (my standards for Starbucks have fallen a little since Starbucks bathrooms have become public bathrooms). There are different seating options from high tops to communal tables to two seaters to leather chairs. Good natural light throughout the store. Always a stocked display case/food supply. What can you complain about? A solid store to get your caffeine fix or to do the Sunday NYT puzzle! PS the bathrooms are a little hidden down a white hallway in the back, past the supply storage that looks like it leads elsewhere. :o) read more

This review is for this specific Starbucks location! Since I moved to the Cedar-Fairmount area, I've started frequenting this Starbucks as a place to get some work done where I won't be constantly distracted by my dog. Overall, the space is set up really well, with plugs for every table (yay!), a fireplace with limited 'comfy' seating, and about as many tables as you could reasonably fit in the space. The tables are almost always full, but usually you can manage to find a seat somewhere. The noise level is tolerable. Usually the conversation and music combo aren't enough to drive you bonkers (which was kind of the point I was at during the weeks leading up to Christmas while working with a friend at her default Panera location). I will admit that sometimes I wake up at night with "Cupid Draw Back Your Bow" stuck in my head because it gets played every time I go (or at least has seemed that way this week) but there are worse things in life. Once, I had an employee look at me with an odd expression when I handed him my credit card. He then told me he was thrown off because most people pay with their phones. No one else there has ever had that reaction though, so not sure what he was thinking... My one major complaint - and the reason why the review is three stars rather than the four I'd really like to give - is that their WIFI is crap. Total crap. And they know it. There's only so much that you can expect from employees on this, but really, if you've switched over to Google and it isn't working, get someone out there ASAP and don't let them leave until they've fixed it. Telling me that someone came out and it still isn't working only tells me this problem isn't going away anytime soon. I appreciate that you're letting me in on the secret that Liquid Planet also has free WIFI, but honestly, there's isn't that great either, and I'm not paying Liquid Planet - I'm paying you. And lets be honest, if I'm buying a Tazo tea for half the price of what a box would cost me, clearly I'm paying for something more than the tea. So overall, great location to work - but don't count on the WIFI. Hoping that I can change this review to four stars soon... read more

Great place to work/study if you are a student. Many outlets, many tables and chairs. Also a comfy corner with a fireplace. I like to get a nice cup of coffee or tea and just study for like 4-5hours straight. No one ever bothers me and the staff is chill. read more

Starbucks - So many chairs and tables! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

some guy who if i tried to describe i'd sound like an ass, messed up all the drinks for a group of four

Pretty nice location with a garage in the back (25c per hour). Very spacious Starbucks with plentiful seating and lots of outlets - great for studying! They also have giant full-length windows facing Cedar so great for people watching too :) Sat here for about an hour enjoying my coffee and saw lots of foot traffic come through here, but on a weekday morning, there were no more than 3-4 people in line at a time, and I received my drink within 5 minutes of ordering, so they seem to be well staffed. It was also really quiet compared to other Starbucks that I've been to, so again, probably a great study spot :) read more

Your generic Starbucks. Had a latte here because it was the closest Starbucks to Case Western's campus. It's a - ok. read more

My nickname for this Starbucks is "the library" because over half of the clientele have laptops out (myself included ), which is understandable as the predominately wooden seats (just three or four comfy chairs) and many outlets make this a good place to get work done (especially on a hot day like this ). read more

Starbucks - Mural at this Starbucks. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

I am a Starbucks fiend - I have probably been to a Starbucks in every major city in the US, and this is definitely one of the coziest and friendliest ones I've been to! I love the fire place and different seating options, the baristas always get my tricky drink orders right and are always very pleasant -- especially the 6 am weekday crew. (I should really learn their names!) Four stars for the painfully long lines on the weekends, but maybe everyone just loves this location as much as me! read more

Definite recommend. James is an awesome barista for sure go check it out! Great vibes and environment

I really really like this store most of the time. However, lately customer service during ordering has been a bit lacking. I can understand things get stressful (I was a barista for 3 years before I started my career). But that's no reason to show that frustration to a customer. I had ordered my drink, she made a mistake and then tried to charge me to correct it and was very short with me. No sorry, nothing, like I had done something wrong. Then this morning my girlfriend decided to surprise me with a latte, I had been up late working. She brought it to me in bed and then I realized there was no syrup in it as requested. We drove back to the store and got syrup added to it. They did say sorry. Maybe the Starbucks I worked at had a bit higher standards? All I know is I have been very disappointed with the last couple visits here. I have my own espresso machine, I usually make them myself, but sometimes I go to Starbucks as a treat. I will not being doing this when I visit Ohio anymore. read more

I love the interior because it is both hip and welcoming. They are very efficient with orders, too. And they always play great music overhead. The black eye? Parking. It's the Heights so bring your quarters for the meters. Parking is tight and can be a pain just to pick up a cup of coffee. read more

I love coming here to study! There are a lot of tables in the back area for your studying pleasure :) You can find parking in the garage located conveniently behind Starbucks (25 cents/hour). Or if you're lucky, you can find some street parking :) read more

I am not the biggest Starbucks fan to begin with, but I must say that I find this particular Starbucks to be particularly objectionable. It is rather large for a Starbucks, with plenty of space...but the space tends to be always filled up. Who goes here? The most stuck-up 5% of students from Case Western Reserve University, and an assortment of other snobby individuals. Each person has at least three electronic devices set out on their table: Laptop, Palm-Pilot, Cell phone, etc. The staff is slightly less snobby than the customers, but there is little anyone could do to overcome the insurmountable barriers to establishing a reasonably pleasant atmosphere in this place. This is one Starbucks to be avoided, as if you shouldn't avoid them all. Especially in Cleveland heights, there are so many other Coffee shops to choose from. read more

Definitely my favorite Starbucks in Ohio. Everyone is soo nice and joyful. Something I haven't seen much of in terms of customer service since moving to Ohio! Nikki is so sweet! But so is the rest of the staff. Also they make my drinks perfect! read more

There's really no point to review "Starbucks" as a whole. We already know how the coffee is and the company is all about. I'm going to review this Starbucks at the Cedar Fairmount location. I think this is definitely the best starbucks in the area. The staff make you feel like you're walking into a family owned coffee shop . It's like Cheers where everyone knows your name and how you like you're mocha frapps. They do a good job of dividing the space between incoming customers and seats for the loungers. I can't say enough about this place. I love it. read more

Pros: -- Great place to meet people, both inside and outside the building where they have tables -- Free wifi -- Free parking in the bank lot on the side street and metered indoor parking across from the bank lot -- Manager and some staff members are very friendly and professional -- Frequent chess playing, especially in summer -- Close to Jillian's bar if you need a beer break Cons: -- Due to the quantity of people who come through here, cleanliness is an issue at times -- Some workers are not friendly and seem to have an attitude -- One bathroom out of order frequently, one part of roof leaking at times, some wifi outlets cracked or not working read more

Aw, this place ain't so bad. The crowd here is a convergence of local personalities, art students, business folk who work or live in the area, residents who work at University Hospital, and yes, Case students, most of whom are working and don't want to be bothered. Etiquette: You can sit outside on the benches and be social. If you don't want to talk to anyone (or to be hit on, which is not an infrequent occurrence for women), sit in the corner, and put on headphones. Things to be aware of: WIRELESS: There is a unencrypted wireless available. The signal isn't great, and it's not always available, but it sure beats the overpriced tmobile network. FUN FACT: See if you can find the chair with "William M., Class of 2003, School of Medicine" engraved on the back. Apparently, Will studied at this Starbucks so much during his four years of medical school that his mother bought the chair, and had it outfitted with the plaque as a Christmas present. OUTLETS: There are outlets along the walls, but the one closest to the door on the right (coming in) doesn't work. read more

There are thousands of them all over the world so I will not talk about the quality of the food here. It is located in a nice neighborhood, free wifi and there is ample place to just sit and do your work while sipping on expensive coffee. I drink tea so for me starbucks is like any other coffee shop where I can sit and do my work and this place is very good for that. There are plenty of students from Case Western University here all the time. Nice and youthful place. read more

Nice for business mtgs, but the place is kinda small.

What can you say about Starbucks that everyone doesn't already know. I don't think it's worth it to comment on the coffee or food, because it's what you'll find at pretty much every location, from Cleveland Heights to Saskatoon. The atmosphere is pretty good ... this is a university area, so it's often filled with students with their noses in books or laptops, but it's also very much a community gathering place. I have seen many groups of adult friends meet there, as well as apparent job interviews take place. I think the WiFi is free at all Starbucks now, but just in case, you can always connect to the open network from Liquid Planet next door. read more

Seating is pretty good and it's a decent spot to sit and work as well. It's a bit too crowded or loud at times, but overall have had a positive experience here. read more

Coffee of course is good. The worker who made my drink not so much. I went in there with a "secret menu" request and the cashier took down the recipe but the other lady making the drinks complained the entire time right to my face saying "I hate my life" "I hate when people make these requests"... like lady I'm standing right here. She definitely is giving Starbucks and probably this location a bad rep read more

The best Starbucks in the US! Exceptional baristas who are friendly and speedy. Great ambiance - not insanely noisy or blasting music like some places. Thanks Cedar Fairmount team! read more

Now who does not like Starbucks I love Starbucks they have different varieties of coffees drinks they have a new menu where all kinds of different healthy foods I highly recommend a must go, also staff is friendly and make sure you tell them how you have a pacific thing you want in your coffee or whatever you like read more

Have come here a lot, usually to study. Baristas are nice and drinks come out quick. There are plenty of different seating options though the ones near the windows in the winter are pretty cold. There's a good mix of grad students and professionals and everyone seems pretty nice. read more

The management at this Starbucks is top notch. Their employees are on their game and drinks come out very quickly! There are plenty of places to sit and I'm never disappointed when I'm in there. You can sit all day and they won't bother you. It's pretty quite as most people come in to work and overall, it's an office away from the office! read more

Definitely one of the more spacious Starbucks around, though I had one of the most impolite baristas I've ever encountered. The fact that I've seen other viewers mention this type of service makes me think that it's the kind of thing that happens somewhat often. read more

First time ever in this location. Not only did it take 25 minutes at 8 AM, but I found 3 inch long white hair in the frothed milk on top of my drink that conveniently went right into my mouth. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Like any other establishment in the world, this place has its upsides and downsides. For me, the upsides outweigh the downsides. Want to know why? Read the review! On one hand, this place consistently makes great drinks. Many of the other Starbucks--especially the one at Cedar\Warrensville Center--are wildly inconsistent. Additionally, on the rare occasions when the drinks haven't been great here, the staff has been extremely willing to do what was necessary to fix the problem. Speaking of the staff, if you go there often enough, they will treat you as if they know you well...which is a nice touch. When I lived down the street from this location, the manager knew me by name and addressed me as such every time I spoke with him. Furthermore, this place isn't noisy, and the clientle is generally quiet. Sure, another reviewer said that people aren't friendly...but honestly, when most people I know go to a coffee shop alone, they don't want to be bothered. Is that so wrong? I never knew that wanting to keep to oneself in order to get some good studying done was a crime. I'd MUCH rather go to a coffee shop where people were a bit antisocial and quiet than a coffeeshop (like Phoenix on Lee Road) that features concert-level noise at times, especially when younger kids storm the place after school. Plus, I was also impressed by the fact that they expanded their hours once they realized that there was a high demand for later hours on Sundays. On the other hand...getting into Studio 54 might have been easier than finding a seat at this place. I have never been here when the doors open, but honestly, I think that there might be a queue of students here on some mornings waiting to snatch up a prime study spot. I have made multiple trips to this place on the same day--what can I say, I've been drinking coffee regularly since grade school!--and I have seen the same exact person sitting in the same exact spot. Additionally, they don't have free WiFi, which really sucks. Sometimes, I will drive the extra 15 minutes down Cedar to Caribou or Phoenix if I need to use the Internet. I think perhaps they are changing it so that ATT customers can get free WiFi in the future, but until that happens, one has to pray for a free, open wireless signal if they don't want to shell out a king's ransom for wireless. Also, due to the heavy traffic at this place, they use those automated espresso machines (but I have heard rumors that Starbucks is getting rid of those...) and the shots from them tend not to be as strong. All in all, this place isn't bad...just don't get your hopes up for always being able to find a seat, especially during finals! read more

This is a pretty nice Starbucks, but holy hell it gets really busy. You can pretty much bet this place is always going to be filled with Case students. The staff is rather friendly and the store's clean, so I can't say too many bad things. Just expect a crowd - if you want quiet time here, bring headphones. read more

I am very pleased with this Starbucks. All the baristas are professionals and I see them all pursuing excellence - I love that. And they treat each other with respect, which pours over into how they treat their customers. The drinks are well made. They are fair and always do their best to accommodate, especially when I'm looking for something decaf! I really like this location a lot. They play reasonable music as background rather than foreground noise, and the seating is good. The ONLY ask I would make is to have padding on more of the seats. Tough on the back, especially for those of us with back issues. Otherwise, wonderful location and people. Thank you, Cedar Fairmount Starbucks Baristas! read more

This is the best Starbucks around! It has a super large cafe with plenty of seating and an overall cozy feel. The people here are great, always fun, personable and knowledgeable. read more

Friendly service, space is large and airy. Storefront faces south so huge windows in the landmark Tudorbethan Heights Fairmont building let in plenty of light. Space could be a little less cluttery, but this is a quibble. Location is convenient, in a beautiful area of town with plenty of character, and there is a parking garage in the rear. Watch the world go by... read more