Met a friend here and couldn't have been more pleased with the vibe of this place, the decorating choices, the multiple places to sit and eat or work, the book displays, the little theater section which host a wide array of performances, the calendar display that shows you what's happening across a whole month. It's just a really cool place. Then, you add on a delicious fall meal served by an incredibly amiable young man. I couldn't be more impressed with this place and I cannot wait to go back. read more

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Dropped into Visible Books to co-work with a friend and was pleasantly surprised to see the former owner of Coffee Coffee Coffee was there. Even better, they still have some of the menu favorites, including the avocado toast, which was just as good as I remembered. The space is perfect for getting work done. Plenty of seating, reliable Wi-Fi, enough outlets to keep everything charged, and I had more than enough room for both my laptop and portable monitor. They also have a great selection of books if you need a break from the screen. The staff was welcoming, the coffee was excellent, and the avocado toast definitely lived up to the hype. My only note is that it runs a little chilly inside, so I'd bring a sweater. Other than that, it's an easy 10/10 and a spot I'll definitely be back to. read more

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Very cool and unique bookstore, cafe, bar, and performance venue! We came on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. The coffee drinks were very good and the sandwiches were delicious too! We had to wait a while for our food but that's okay because it came out hot! The place was very crowded - we ended up having to sit on the benches at the theater to eat. We had been hoping to find a table to sit and do some work but they were all taken. Street parking available on Lorain - it was easy to find a spot! read more

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Visible Voice is a great addition to the Ohio City area. This bookstore is a fun place to meet friends for a coffee or a cocktail. I have been twice in the last week and both times were very satisfying. The staff were friendly and our drinks were made well. To be honest I could stroll around looking at books all afternoon. The books are arranged and each section is clearly marked. You do have to be aware used books are mixed in with new books. Overall it is a well curated selection. They have a calendar on the wall and host a variety of events. Everything from book clubs to concerts. It appears the stage is refurbished and seems the perfect size for an intimate concert or book reading. They even incorporated some old pews into the seating. Both times I visited it was difficult to find a seat. They have very comfortable seating on a second floor balcony but it was completely occupied. Parking is primarily street parking, either directly on Lorain or there are side streets close. read more

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Super cool bookstore with bar and café attached! The space is separated into 3 sections; bright, warm, cafe space at the front for chatting and eating, plenty of tables upstairs perfect for reading and studying, and a large theatre in the back. Their lattes are silky smooth (the syrups are on the sweeter side) and they have a great selection of baked goods and prepared foods. read more

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I finally got to visit the coolest bookstore in Cleveland!! It has been on my list for a while and wow... I'm so glad I came! I wish I came hungry to try out the food or drinks but, trust me... even without that this place was marvelous! The architecture inside was gorgeous and the variety of books is awesome! I cannot wait to come back and find the perfect book to relax and read with their in house cafe! Definitely give this place a chance! You won't regret it!! read more

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This is one of my favorite book stores in the area! It gives more coffee shop vibes than true bookstore. There are plenty of places to sit and study, read, eat/drink. There is an old stage that's stunning. The workers are very helpful - I've even specialty ordered books here. This is a must see if you are a bookstore person! I'll need to try their food items sometime, but I've never been disappointed getting a coffee here. Overall rating: 4.9/5 stars read more

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I love this concept and space so much. Family friendly and a great place to catchup with friends or get work done on your own. The drinks are amazing, the food is simple but I don't think you come here for that. Would love to see more baked goods here and maybe a chip and dip combo. This is my new hangout spot for the summer lol read more

Visible Voice Books - Earl grey and espresso - Bookstores Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Visible voices is one of the unique places in Cleveland, i haven't tried their old location but the new one on lorain ave is a must try and go place. The vibe is unique, the books, their mocha is also unique with its rich after taste flavor. Staff are wonderful, salad is great and big portion. read more

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Quaint bookstore with a coffee shop. I love being able to browse the books with a drink. They also have events there and a big open space for performances! The upstairs has plenty of seating to read or do other work. Since it's a local book store, the books range from a broad category with new and old reads. It is hard as someone that isn't an avid reader to know exactly how to find certain books there. They buy used books too fyi! read more

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Did not get any food but great place to sit or browse used books! All of the books are pretty affordable, and they have an upstairs loft for seating, although looks like it gets busy. The back also has a little stage with seats and live music which was super cool. Would be back to try their drinks and browse more books! read more

What a fabulous addition to Ohio City. Not only is the location beautifully curated and built out, the vibe of the establishment is just wonderful. They have a huge collection of used books in very , very good condition as well as new books. AND they have GLUTEN FREE bread! Their food is delicious (bread pudding is to die for), plus they have wine which is really nice. The staff is really friendly and knowledgeable. I have been in lots of book stores all over the country but have never been in one as beautifully done as Visible Voice Books is. There are a number of areas to sit and read in or have a conversation, (with very comfortable seating) not to mention the large table for groups or book clubs upstairs...AND the old time theater that is used for open mike nights, poetry readings, book talks and concerts. DO NOT MISS THIS GEM. It is one in a million. read more

Visible Voice Books new location is absolutely beautiful! As a bookworm that has visited many bookstores in Cleveland and around the world this is one of the most beautiful. Currently super busy as it just opened but definitely worth the hype. They offer food and coffee and have a full list of events! read more

We were attending a show at Imposters a few weeks back and needed to grab a bite beforehand. A little pressed for time, we didn't choose Cents which was close but couldn't wait for pizza. Lorain between 45th and 50th is a bit of a food desert, so we ducked into Visible Voice out of necessity. They were chill, welcoming, and sported surprisingly decent and quick food options. It was more lunch-y than dinner-y but satisfied us nicely. A hefty turkey BLT and a thoughtful charcuterie were well made and delicious. Add a couple beers (Brewdog Pilsner...Yum!) and we knew we made the right choice. First time at the new location and it is impressive. Two big floors plus a cool intimate performance stage in the back with seating for about 50. The building is over a century old (guessing) and it has a great vibe. I wish they could get a little more foot traffic, but it may become too packed and lose the charm. read more

Risked my life in pursuit of yet more books yesterday. With each passing minute, the ice and sludge and traffic grew worse in Cleveland, but I was determined to discover a new bookstore. Beautiful space, good music, friendly staff, and an excellent selection. They have all of the beautifully obscure literary classics that you just don't see in other bookstores -- and a large selection of NYRB titles. I left with two Nelson Algren's and two Chester Himes' -- feeling very much that gritty, seedy, urban underbelly mood as I trudged through dirty city snow, and drove home through some rougher parts of town. If I'd had more time, who knows what I might have left with! Definitely plan on a return visit! read more

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Ahhh. What could be better than comfy leather seating, book nooks, an eclectic vibe and a nice selection of food and drink options? Ok, an artsy entertainment stage and they have that, too. And books. Of course books, and friendly staff. Loved it and will definitely be back. read more

Great atmosphere for grabbing a coffee, food, or just reading a book. Plenty of room to work as well as there is seating upstairs as well. Very nice addition to the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood. read more

What an amazing, cool bookstore! Excellent coffee and food. Can't wait to see live music there!

Love this little hidden bookstore. Very quaint - local visitors. They have a section of tables off to the left where you can set up a laptop if needed. They have a very small menu option but I love how adorable this space is. read more

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Sunday morning brunch was amazing! The pastries were so fresh. We were the only two customers so early on a Sunday; it felt like a bespoke experience. After brunch we had time to peruse the eclectic selection of books. It's was a wonderful Sunday morning and I look forward to my next visit. read more

The vibes are so chill. It felt like you were away from the Ohio city and Tremont madness and in a place where you can just relax and lay back. I love it here. The bottles of wine are perfect for a date night if you like books like me. read more

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Great local bookstore in a cool building and much more. They have a nice cafe too with gluten free options.

If I could give this place 15 out of 5 stars I would. The staff are so welcoming, the atmosphere is exquisite, and the food is scrumptious. Get yourself a bodega cat sandwich, chill with a book from their incredibly curated selection, and enjoy their delectable taste in music. read more

I really wanted to like this bookstore because it came highly recommended. The aesthetic was quite nice but I was not acknowledged by any employees for the duration of my visit. I witnessed the staff engaging with other visitors but no one greeted me, offered any assistance, or acknowledged my existence. I browsed some titles, and wasn't that interested in what I saw, but definitely would have lingered longer if I felt more welcome. I'd like to give it another try and visit the pizza shop as well but I'm unlikely to return. I hope your experience is better than mine. read more

Relaxed vibe - who doesn't want to sip an imported beer while browsing a curated collection of vintage & new books? Heaven. read more

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Despite seeming small, you could look around for a good hour or two, as it's fairly well curated. You might find a treasure you'd been looking for for years. Clean, modern, nice music and staff. Reasonable prices for the used books, which are mixed in with the new. Greeting cards, zines, a staff picks section. There is a little area with four or five really nice table and chair sets, to sit and read or have coffee or wine. It's dusty though, and very loud from the AC. read more

Cute book store and cafe. I will say it was hard to find since it was upstairs but we found it eventually. There is seating if you order coffee. The store is small but well laid out in sections. I love the display of stacked books. We didn't purchase anything but the employee greeted us. read more

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This place was so amazing! It's just a small little attic type bookstore in Cleveland. It is such an eclectic little place! It's a bit old Fashioned (in a great way)! It's also trendy and very cooll! One wall is decorated to look like a huge stack of books! As you can see from my photos, this is a great photo op spot! I noticed that they had a great variety of books and there was a book club going on upstairs. They sold reasonably & lower priced T-shirts(for the book connoisseur in you or in your life!)...The lower floor had a great coffee shop. There were seats upstairs and downstairs. Every person that we came across during our visit was extremely friendly & helpful! I also noticed that they had no political agenda and all views were represented on their bookshelves. They had children's books and a variety of cute little items to purchase. read more

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There's a bookstore in Tremont. Did everyone know this but me? Because I accidentally walked past this place then literally double backed and gaped at their sign. There's a bookstore in Tremont!!! I walked up their stairs (decorated with literary quotes, cute!) and sort of just breathed it in for a second. It's not large but it's packed full of books. I'm impressed with the number of genres they fit in to this place. The prices seem comparable to Barnes and Nobel so no, it's not cheap. But it's lovely. Apart from the books there a section of seating, and they serve a small selection of coffee and tea as well as wine. The vibe is definitely more of a seat and read or write sort of place rather than a meet up to chat with friends but it's nice to have this sort of place as well. I am definitely coming back! read more

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Super cool second hand locally owned bookstore on the second floor of a building on top of a coffee shop! Full of second hand books and new books. On top of books they also sell cards and fun little knick knacks! There's also a cute cafe area with free WiFi where you can work and have a nice cup of coffee. The reason why I am not eating it five stars is due to the lack of accessibility for people who may be handicapped. Hopefully they will be able to expand this location or move/expand to one that is! I have high hopes for this business! read more

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Beautiful loft space with a selection of books, cheeky cards, some beers, and a bit of chocolate. Nice views and seating for drinking coffees or teas they serve and a very small outdoor deck as well. read more

UPDATED review -- everything written below in my original still rings true for the most part. I'm knocking this down from 4-5 stars because the chairs here are not that comfortable. This is still an awesome bookstore with great staff. I will be back for sure. read more

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Bookstores are kind of my thing. I love to read. I go through several books a month and still love browsing bookstores anywhere, at any moment. The culture of bookstores is slowly dying and its up to the bibliophiles to keep it alive. But literary culture is hopefully alive at Visible Voice. They had a wonderful selection. A few sections for me truly shined. The children's selection contained all the baby-feminist books I've been searching for and special one-of-a-kind titles I'd joyously purchase for my niece and nephew. I also love to read poetry and am pre-programmed to not get my hopes up - but alas, they had a fairly sizable section! I was also impressed with the cooking/home selection and the social issues section. Both contained interesting titles instead of just the same 5 cookbooks and same 5 feminist/political science titles. I walked in with no intentions and walked out with two excellent gifts for friends I've been stumped on! They also have a small, comfortable cafe with free wi-fi. They serve coffee and wine and definitely encourage an environment to stay and hang out. So why not 5 stars? The building isn't accessible. If it is, than the employee working told me otherwise. Visible Voice is located on the second floor of the building and the only entry is up a fairly deep staircase. Sad face if you have trouble with stairs. Otherwise, a great place. I came here on a rainy day and had the whole place to myself. Stop by! read more

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Guess who's back - besides the real Slim Shady and JT? Although I didn't have the pleasure of knowing the old Visible Voice, their new space is a revamped, contemporary store with all the trappings of a 21st century literary salon: books, seating, coffee, of course the two crucial "w's" - wine and Wi-Fi. You can access the store by way of the Crust street-facing entrance, where you'll follow literary quotes up a set of stairs. Or, you can park in the designated parking in back and climb the open-air staircase directly to the store, avoiding the aromatic temptations of cheese and tomato sauce. The half of the store that functions as a cafe consists of several small tables, probably good for two laptops at most, but of a sturdy industrial steel and lacquered wood. No coffee or wine shall stain these surfaces, regardless of the coasters emblazoned with Murakami quotes. They have a small selection of coffee and tea, as well as artisan pastries. Wine and beer are available by the glass or bottle. Unfortunately it doesn't have that comfy lounge vibe that invites people to stay and catch-up with a long-lost friend (while everyone else listens in), but it's exactly the sort of spot you could curl up alone with a good book and bottle of beer. The rest of the store is classic bookstore, simple earthy color blocks interrupted by vivid book covers and posters. Despite being limited by the square footage, Visible Voice manages to pack quite a few genres into the space including recent bestsellers, textbooks, and movies. Apparently they also buy back gently used books that "fit the aesthetic of the store". Had too much coffee or vino while perusing the shop? Not to worry, there is in fact a single restroom on the cafe side. Like the rest of the store, it's sparse, clean, and not oft-frequented yet. I've only ever seen one or two employees at a given time in the store, and they didn't seem very chatty. But hopefully business picks up because it'd be a shame to let this new space go to waste! read more

They have an impressive selection of titles, so vast that it usually takes me a while to find one I want to commit to. It's awesome that Tremont has a bookstore like this, it's perfect to walk to from anywhere in the area. read more

I came down here after driving to three different bookstores in the area that all happened to be closed and I have to say the trek was well worth it. Visible Voice doesn't have a particularly large or unique selection, but boy do they have some gems buried in there. They also probably have the most extensive music section of any bookstore I've ever been to that isn't a dedicated music bookstore. The atmosphere was super lively! like there were so many pairs of friends or partners who came in and just openly chatted with one another about books or whatever else. I know typically bookstores are supposed to be rather quiet but it felt nice to be in one where people were so openly excited to be there! I ended up asking the cool girl who works there for a recommendation and she recommended me Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins. She was very helpful and funny and I trusted her recommendation immediately (and boy did it end ip being a good recommendation). Not sure what her name is or if she'll see this but just know if you visit this place that the staff is great and gives great recs. read more

A beautiful new space, with tons of light. Eclectic selection of books too. Friendly staff. The only downside was as I was browsing I could hear the screams and laughter from the loud group of women drinking at Crust downstairs. Not exactly a quiet environment to browse. read more

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What a gem. Book store, wine bar, coffee shop. All in one, all my fav things. I had a glass of wine and found a new fav, the Radio Boca Tempranillo was the bomb. I bought two books and enjoyed family time chatting away. This place gets 5 Stars for ambiance and uniqueness but their coffee is subpar. They just had basic coffee, no espresso or cappuccinos. The basic coffee was meh, according to my husband who is a coffee connoisseur. read more

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Love the atmosphere. Super low prices for tea and muffin. Also like the different cards they have for birthdays, etc.

A little gem in Tremont! Clean, non-stuffy, small bookstore. Located upstairs. Pick up a great book and glass of wine and enjoy some quiet time. We were there for a local author's book promo. It wasn't quiet that night but lively with book talk. Check out their schedule and support a local bookstore. A little something for everyone. read more