Wonderful addition to the Detroit Avenue neighborhood. Everything about Vessel is welcoming, from the 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. read more

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Atmospherically, this is my FAVORITE coffee shop in Cleveland. Almost a combination of European-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! read more

This new coffee shop in Cleveland is a cute cozy cafe in Gordon square area!! They sell many different varieties of coffee, matcha, and teas.... Also pastries (from Cleveland bagel company & leavened bakery), merch, coffee beans, drinks, & locally sourced plants!!!!!! My boyfriend got a hot vanilla latte (his go to... and drank the entire thing!!) I, on the other hand loved the idea of their cassata cake latte! I ordered it iced and it was yummy... I kinda wish there was more cassata flavor to it though! They have a good amount of seating - but will fill up quick! They have a cute lounging area with some couches and chairs! This is a cute addition to the neighborhood!! You could definitely come study and/or work with their free wifi they offer! It's a chill vibe and can see why people love it!! read more

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I visited Vessel Coffee Collaborative in early April 2026 and again in mid-April 2026 (on 22 April 2026). Both times, I came to work. SEATS -- There are tables and chairs plus bar seating available. They also have an area at the back with couches/sofas to sit on. The tables are a bit small for working though. DRINKS -- They offer your typical coffee shop varieties of coffee (drip, pour over, espresso, Americano, iced-coffee, etc), tea (herbal and caffeinated teas), and matcha. Drinks can be made cold or hot. For my first visit, I ordered a matcha latte. As I don't drink coffee, I ordered the iced matcha with oat milk ($6.50) which tasted fantastic. I don't believe the matcha latte was made with sweetener but you can ask to have a simple syrup added to the drink. I added some raw sugar to my drink which is available by the front door where the napkins are. During my second visit, I bought the Ultraviolet ($7) which is a matcha or coffee drink made with ube, toasted jasmine rice, and topped with coconut flakes. I got the Ultraviolet matcha with ice. The Ultraviolet Matcha was not slightly sweet and a toasty/earthy drink. It tasted good and it isn't my favourite but I'm glad that I tried it. Remember, the Ultraviolet can be made with espresso (coffee) instead of matcha. PASTRIES/BAGELS -- If you're looking for a snack, they have some bagels available. I also noticed some croissants when I visited the first time. Their pastries are only available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and they are delivered by Leavened Bakery. FREE WIFI -- They have wifi so if you are coming with a laptop to get some work done, you will be able to easily connect to their network. The wifi password is written down inside the cafe or ask an employee if you can't find it. NOISE -- Average. It can be loud and it can be quiet. Keep in mind, music is always playing at the coffee shop. During my first visit, I came on a weekday afternoon (after 1pm) and the coffee shop was busy with lots of people. I got lucky to find 1 open seat. During my second visit, I arrived on a weekday morning after 8am and there were lots of seats available and it wasn't as busy. People flowed in and out and after I left after noon, the coffee shop was not as busy with people. Vessel Coffee is a nice addition to the neighbourhood and they sell little plants from a local business. Customer service is warm and friendly. If you arrive and they are busy, you can walk down the street on Detroit Ave. (away from downtown) to the other new coffee shop called Atmos Coffee. I'll certainly be back. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 37/250 total reviews in 2026 - 878 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 22 April 2026 read more

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Beautiful shop with a good amount of seating options, lovely decor, and an interesting speciality drink menu. I got the cassata cake latte. It was truly divine. The syrup was light but still flavorful. So yummy. The only food option was a variety of Cleveland Bagel bagels. It was fine with me. Cleveland bagel seemingly had a new cream cheese option, red onion dill!! So good. The vibe in this place was great. It was pretty full at all times with people searching for seats, but there's plenty of tables and some bar seating for hunkering down to get work done, as well as soft seating for convos and coffee. The owner was super kind and even though he was working by himself, he was pumping out the drinks pretty quickly. I will be returning. read more

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I came on a Saturday and thought it was full and lively, I managed to snag a seat near the window. I opted for their Rose Nylund coffee drink ($7), one of their specialities. Topped with rose petals the light floral aroma gently drifted up as you went to sip your drink but wasn't an overwhelming taste. Just a hint as it mixed with the taste of the espresso. Overall it was rather lovely. The inside has a decent amount of seating (including a couch in a corner in the back) with music playing that can easily be ignored if you're focusing on something. I sat at my windows seat sipping my coffee and reading a book. I was flanked on both sides by strangers doing the same. Coffee mugs in hand, physical books in front of us as we we existed on parallel paths in this world. It was a serene experience. I definitely plan to come back. read more

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Came in on a weekend and there was a line, but service was quick! Baristas were friendly and my drink was ready within five minutes. There is a lot of specialty drinks, which I will definitely return to try. There is also enough table and space for you to catch up with friends/family, but the environment can be a bit loud for some to get work done. On an another note, they do have coffee beans available for purchase from other roasteries, such as SEY from NY. read more

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After a run at Edgewater I was looking for a coffee shop near by and just happen to drive by Vessel! I'm glad I did. I got my usual espresso and Americano. That was some of the finest espresso I've had ever. I put it with Rising Star and Metric. Simply excellent. Also grabbed a few bagels for a quick bite to go. Those were good. Service was good but kind of an off vibe I got from the staff that's why it's not a 5 star review. I'll be back for sure for that espresso! read more

Very busy on a Saturday morning. Beautifully decorated space with lots of plants and soft lighting! Has WiFi, outlets along the wall, and plenty of chairs and tables for work. Their Rose Nylund was exceptional, and can't wait to try their other drinks. I was particularly impressed by their coffee bean offerings, with roasters from Chicago, NYC, and California. They sell them at the same price as the roasters online. read more

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Cute little coffee shop with pastries, plants for sale, and beans to take home. Chocolate chip cookie was tasty as was the locally made s'mores bar. read more

I love this place! I've only picked up, but the staff is amazing and the coffees are consistently good! I love the cassata cake latte. read more

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The coffee and ube latte were absolutely delicious! My only recommendation would be to add 2% or skim milk - the only options were whole milk or oat. The ambiance was beautiful, but the space is small so seating is not guaranteed! Parking is plentiful along the street. Baristas are amazing! read more

Been excited for this to open up since I heard Austin and Jacob were opening up a shop! Curated selection of beans, cortado was smooth and nicely balanced. Pourover is also done well. Did a fantastic job with the space, good vibes all around. read more

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After only being here twice- this place has quickly become a Cleveland favorite of mine. Their coffee is LEGIT- from amazing pour over selections and drip coffee to creative seasonal lattes, Vessel absolutely nailed it! The staff was super busy but still took time to be patient and conversational with guests, and their calm and collected approach to service added to the cozy interior and quiet chatter of the shop. I will definitely be back and bringing some friends!! read more

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A beautiful space, if a little dark inside. My Cortado was excellent. The beans they sell here are very expensive; the cheapest was in the high $20s and the most expensive was around $40. I would give this place four stars, but the barista looked absolutely miserable, and made me feel very unwelcome, like I was bothering her by ordering something. It takes no effort to smile and say hello. read more

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A great new local coffee shop, with great service and great coffee. As a returning old resident of the neighborhood it's a terrific addition. Go there. You'll love it. read more

Great atmosphere. Jacob was friendly and helpful with any questions. Iced cassata latte is delicious. If you are in Gordon square you need to stop by. read more