Exhausted from walking the mall I sat down and asked the barista if she could please bring my drink…read moreout to me- she gladly complied - drink was delicious- cherry cream cold brew- and rejuvenated me - highly recommend the service, sadly did not get her name but she had a blond pony tail and glasses

I accompanied a family member to a Gloria Jean's stand directly beside a mall food court yesterday…read more I had not expected to order anything, as the prospects of finding a caffeine-free and low-sugar beverage did not appear sound after a brief glance at the menu. As the order was being placed, however, I noticed the selection of fruit drinks. I inquired about what the banana "chiller" contained and was told that it only had ice and a banana purée. I reasoned that the purée would not need any significant amount of added sugar, if any. It is unfortunate that I must share that, even for items that should be a healthy choice by any logical extension of the imagination, establishments like Gloria Jean's Coffees cannot be given the slightest degree of trust in regards to what they find suitable for their customers to consume. Upon the first sip, I immediately marked the unnatural, almost syrup-like sweetness that the beverage had. At this moment I made yet another error; I reasoned that sugar had been added, but it would amount to 30 grams at most. Although this already hits the upper limit of one's daily added sugar intake value, I could not simply discard the beverage that my family member had been generous enough to pay for. Walking towards the mall exit and to our car, the beverage was nearly gone. Some time in the car passed after I sipped the last of the liquid, and I began to receive a general feeling that routinely comes upon me after consuming a sugar-heavy dessert. I was already disconcerted at the fact that an intentional decision was made somewhere to inject a conspicuous quantity of sugar to a menu item of enough apparent simplicity and natural sweetness as a fruit smoothie (in this case called a "chiller" to differentiate it from what I later learned is an even more astronomical sugar and calorie count beverage served under the guise of a drink at Gloria Jean's). Partly out of curiosity and partly out of disgust, I decided to visit the Gloria Jean's Coffees website to see how much sugar I had just consumed. I then learned that the Banana "chiller" beverage contains 99 grams of sugar in a regular size. The feeling one receives after being violated, duped, or used then came upon me most strongly. The length to which I have already gone to write this review might appear histrionic to some, but allow me to elucidate the absurdity of the aforementioned figure. 99 grams of sugar is more than three times the amount that a human should consume in one day according to the National Health Service. Although I do not suffer from any health condition that made my body unable to absorb this blow, one must ask himself why this would have to be processed in the first place. The human body is not designed to be intaking such quantities of this substance. And this is only one item one might consume throughout the day. Why is it that such inhuman amounts of sugar must be added to these beverages? There comes a point when an item is already so overwhelmingly sweet that the taste buds are desensitized-- that adding any more sugar only contributes to a higher calorie count. Beverages with figures as high as 160 grams or more from Gloria Jean's menu well exceed this threshold. It was determined that I nevermore would patronize Gloria Jean's Coffees the moment I detected the copious amount of added sugar. The banana flavour itself was not remarkable, although the overbearing sweetness likely precluded my detection of any subtleties of taste. It was then determined that I would be as vocal as possible to all that I know to avoid Gloria Jean's Coffee for the sake of their own health. Corporations across the developed world-- and in America especially, where consumer protection standards such as those in Europe are evidently not as comprehensive-- continue to add sugar to items that truly do not need it, seemingly because a desire from consumers is perceived (other harmful substances such as food dyes are beyond the scope of this piece). The processes used to analyse consumer trends and come to the conclusion that 160 grams of sugar is appropriate in a beverage requires serious re-evaluation. There come times when those making decisions of this nature must ask themselves-- we are able to do this, but must we truly?

Delicious coffee. We drank our coffee on the patio. No inside seating. Drive through.read more

I stopped here for the first time today. Used the drive thru and had a wonderful mango smoothie…read more They even put an Expresso bean candy on the top. Price was $6.25. Staff was friendly and helpful. Menu board clear and easy to read. They also have Q code menu links so you can decide what you want before getting to the speaker if there's a line.

Staff is very friendly and accommodating. The menu is limited and I wasn't sure if it was…read moreexclusive. I felt a bit dumb but I asked if I could order a vanilla latte. Lol. The cashier said yes of course but so you know we only have sugar free vanilla right now, is that ok? Then while I was waiting the barista was hilarious. Great service. The latte was delicious as well. The lids fit right. BUT the sleeves don't actually insulate the cup so your hand will be warm.

Tiny coffee shop located next to Nordstrom in the Beachwood Place Mall. The staff is super friendly…read moreand helpful. They offer great tasting latte's, tea's, smoothies, pastries and snacks. The price of a Pumpkin Spice Mocha Latte in a grande mug was a little higher than expected at $6.50 though. The indoor fountain by the seating area makes it nice and calming and filters out other conversations. There are no outlets to charge devices so it would be difficult to work remotely here. This place is a great option to get your coffee fix while shopping.

I love to try coffee's all over the Cleveland area. I left work this morning and saw that this one…read morewas close and that I hadn't been there. I let the staff know that I had never been there and they didn't say anything. Just waited for me to decide and order. I decided to try the snickerdoodle latte wasn't asked if I wanted it hot or iced. They said it came with whole milk, but it definitely tasted like oat milk, which is fine. I was kind of disappointed it wasn't really good. I didn't finish it and I think the price point for the size was kind of crazy. It was eight dollars. Not sure if I would return unless I just needed a coffee and just so happen to be in that area

Cafe Indigo has really become a staple for me. It's a woman-owned coffee shop in the Shaker Square…read morearea, and it turned into the regular meeting spot for me and my mentor for Friday morning coffee. The food is amazing, and the baristas are always attentive without being overbearing. I especially love how creative they get with their lattes, the seasonal ones are always a hit. They also host activities later in the day like open mics and poetry slams, so it's more than just a coffee shop. It really feels like a full vibe depending on what you're looking for. Great space, great energy, and definitely a spot I keep coming back to.

This location of Rising Star Coffee Roasters was such an unexpected treat that I had to come back a…read moresecond time during my conference trip! I tried both the Promised Land Latte (cinnamon and honey) and the seasonal special Cowboy Cold Brew (cold brew with milk and sarsaparilla syrup). The Promised Land Latte was good, not too sweet, a little thin on the mouthfeel but overall good flavor. The Cowboy Cold Brew was such a treat: a combination I have never tried, but it worked surprisingly well. It was like a root beer and a cold brew were mixed together for a refreshing drink with very familiar yet unique flavor. It was also such a treat when I turned the cup around and saw the "yeehaw" written on it :-) I also tried the everything bagel with honey brie walnut cream cheese, and whoever is supplying Cleveland with these specialty cream cheeses knows what they're doing! I enjoyed the honey brie walnut cream cheese so much that I made a third trip to this location, just to get a side of it to put it on extra pita I had laying around. What also makes this location special is the location! I enjoyed my latte inside the Arcade, and the beautiful architecture and interior design were so incredible. It was a wonderful break in the day. Great, efficient service, delicious drinks, good vibes all around!

Ohio City or bust, the perfect location. I'm sure whatever I have to say has already been said…read morebefore. I typically go to the Rising Star in the Colonial Arcade, proximity to work and all, but the weekends lead to Ohio City where the sunlight poors in, the baristas are busy taking orders, making spectacular concoctions and working the ever growing line. I'm partial to a chai, whole milk extra hot with cardamom to punch it up, it's perfect every time. I love that the green and go fridge is always stocked and that they have local bagels and Jeff's Candy! Parking is a premium so be ready to walk the neighborhood on a busy weekend.

Wonderful addition to the Detroit Avenue neighborhood. Everything about Vessel is welcoming, from…read morethe bright plant filled interior to the friendly knowledgeable staff to the fragrant coffee and local pastries. You can sit at the window, cozy up on the sofa or chat with friends at a table. I opted for the iced chai, truly delicious and full of spices. My husband went the traditional route with a double espresso and Americano. He kept raving about the bold espresso after each sip. They have a great menu, carefully crafted per order. The pastry offerings are pretty fabulous as well. As much as I wanted a vegan oatmeal pie, I opted for the everything bagel with thyme black pepper cream cheese, Cleveland Bagel constantly knocks it out of the park. The cups, mugs and espresso cups are so well crafted, we even went online and ordered the same. If you need plants Vessel also carries s variety.

Atmospherically, this is my FAVORITE coffee shop in Cleveland. Almost a combination of…read moreEuropean-Organic-Eclectic design that is so comfortable to exist in. If you want to work or just sit with friends, this is the place to go. The staff is also incredibly friendly, and it makes it feel personable. The barista brought out our food products, and checked in on us to make sure we didn't need anything. Now their drinks & food, it was pretty good! Their food products (cookies, banana bread & bagels) tasted fresh and their drinks were flavorful and strong! No watered down drinks here thank goodness! You will definitely find me here often!

This is my first time to this coffee cafe and it definitely won't be my last. I got the purple…read morepotion and it's delicious! They have great dairy free options and it was easy to navigate the menu online. I love the look of this coffee cafe it's very modern and easy to navigate! Service was great and very welcoming!

The drinks are good. But not great. I pretty much only come here with my girlfriend. The staff are…read morevery friendly and helpful if you have any questions. I give four star because the drinks are not that great for five stars. But they are not three star either.

I was already super familiar with this location because it used to be a coffee shop that I used to…read morego to all the time. I'm pretty picky about my coffee but decided to stop and give it a try that atmosphere is cute and the barista was really nice. I went out of my element and tried the strawberry latte iced.... it was pretty good. I would definitely try it again. I wish I would've tried it with regular milk first because the oat milk is a little overpowering, but nonetheless still delicious.

Intimate and cozy coffee shop. Not as noisy as the main/original location. This is the new location…read moreof Lekko Coffee that opened on 1 January 2025. The building formerly housed Phoenix Coffee. It's small inside with 10 seats available. I visited on opening day, January 1st, 2025. I didn't know that they were going to even open this new location until I happened to search for their hours online for the main location. Upon searching, Google search brought up their Instagram page where I saw a post that announced their new location opening today. So, lucky me! Lekko's 2nd location is in the Warehouse District of downtown Cleveland right next to Jimmy John's. FOOD & DRINKS -- They have the same coffee menu and a similar tea menu as the original location on W. 25th street. I don't like neither do I drink coffee so I can't comment on that. It's a bummer that they don't have a full tea service here at the new location where the tea is served loose leaf style in a tea container that sifts the tea; instead, they offer bagged tea from Storehouse tea. I do love Storehouse tea so no complaints on the type of tea used. I was told that if I wanted hot water refills with my tea bag that I could get that which was nice. On my January 1st visit, I ordered a cup of apricot tea ($4) and the ham & cheese pastry ($6). Both were good. Customer service is always superb and friendly. I'm excited for this new location and I can wait to visit again soon. Stop on in and support this local business. Maybe you'll even make a new friend as I did on my visit. Current hours are 7am - 2pm everyday. **** GOAL of 365 reviews in 2025 - 22/365 total reviews in 2025 - 803 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 1 January 2025