Cleveland is a hot spot for locally brewed and roasted coffee.

Whether iced or hot, guzzled on-the-go or sipped in a comfy armchair, there’s no denying coffee fuels Cleveland.

Here’s a rundown of essentially locally owned ones worth checking out.

Metropolitan 4744 Broadview Rd., Cleveland Metropolitan opened in 2018 and in addition to making great coffee, they provide a service of being a completely nut-free coffee shop. They also have tasty pastries and hot food and sell items from local artisans. Credit: Photo via @MetropolitanCoffee/Instagram
Goodkind 15526 Madison Ave., Lakewood Lakewood has a plethora of awesome coffee options and Goodkind definitely fits the bill. With an inviting atmosphere geared towards comfort and an actual bar to enjoy your coffee at, Goodkind is a great place to meet up with friends or get a day’s work done. Plus, they have an ube latte right now that’s out of this world. Credit: Photo by @BoyInGenes via @GoodkindCoffee/Instagram
Ready Set Coffee 7306 Detroit Ave., Ste. 101, Cleveland This Gordon Square coffee shop opened just last year and has been a strong addition to the near West Side coffee scene. The impeccably designed cafe offers customers a relaxing place to enjoy a nitro cold brew or a seasonal espresso beverage. Credit: Scene Archives
Rising Star Multiple Locations With seven locations around town, Rising Star has taken over the local coffee game in recent years. Coffee connoisseurs sing the praises of Rising Star baristas, who are as knowledgeable as their keenly sourced coffee is potent. Each cup is meticulously brewed to order using beans straight from the onsite roaster. The results are nothing short of the perfect pour over imbued with nuanced, undiluted flavor. Credit: Scene Archives
Lekko Coffee 2529 Detroit Ave., Cleveland The new third-wave coffee shop that opened in 2021 serves standard coffee drinks like drip and pour-over coffee, espresso, cortado, latte, cappuccino, cold-brew and iced coffee. Those are joined by seasonal specialty drinks like pumpkin-spiced coffee flavored with house-made syrups. Credit: Photo by Lindsey Poyar
Affogato Cat Cafe 761 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland Yeah, this place has good coffee but the real draw here? You can drink your coffee surrounded by kitties! In addition to being able to hang with cats, all of the furry friends are available for adoption. Their coffee options are great but it will be the four-legged friends that keep you coming back. Credit: Scene Archives
Brewella’s Coffee, Crepes and Collectibles 16806 Madison Ave., Lakewood Husbands Chris Murphy and Joe Keppler own this 900-square-foot cafe serving up Phoenix Coffee and a wide range of sweet and savory crepes, with decor heavily inspired by fashion icon, Iris Apfel. Brewella’s Coffee, Crepes and Collectibles is part coffee shop, part creperie, part antique shop, but “fully marvelous.” Along with their deliciously mindblowing crepes, Brewella’s also serves as a shop for local artists to sell their handmade and vintage-inspired wares. Credit: Scene Archives
Algebra Tea House 2136 Murray Hill Rd., Cleveland Algebra Tea House has become a staple of the Little Italy neighborhood for a reason. The custom made furniture (including a fireplace!), eclectic decor, array of artwork and natural lighting give the place a relaxing and calm ambience impossible to replicate elsewhere. Don’t be fooled by the name: along with 36 teas, Algebra Tea House offers a fine selection of house roasted coffees, as well as milkshakes, smoothies, Middle Eastern food and more. Credit: Scene Archives
Nervous Dog Multiple Locations With locations in Beachwood, Akron, Fairlawn and Stow, Nervous Dog might not be the most well known local coffee chain, but it’s definitely beloved by its loyal customer base. Their coffee comes from local roasters and small growers and they have knowledgeable baristas, an inviting environment and some of the tastiest specialty coffee drinks around. Credit: Photo via @NervousDogCoffee/Instagram
Gypsy Beans & Baking Co. 6425 Detroit Ave., Cleveland Gypsy Beans & Baking is a café in the spirit of the venerable European coffeehouse — a place where people come to exchange gossip, enjoy a steamy mug of java, and taste something sweet. Airy and unpretentious, the comfortable interior invites study, reflection, or long conversation. Well-stocked and tempting, the bakery counter offers a lineup of sweeties that includes maple muffins, Amazon chili-pepper brownies, and chocolate truffle tartlets. And the worldly lattes come in boundless variations. Credit: Photo via @CleFoodies/Instagram
Civilization 2366 West 11th St., Cleveland This Tremont coffee joint feels like a blast from the past. With a wood-paneled interior, dim-lighting and wooden furniture, the space gives you the feeling of being in an Enlightenment-era French salon. Along with fine coffees, it offers a large selection of bakery and food options, including chocolate and croissants. Credit: Photo via @TaylorKathleen/Instagram
Heartwood Coffee 20 North Main St., Chagrin Falls and 46 Ravenna St., Ste. D2, Hudson It can be hard to find a great independent coffee shop deep in the burbs’ but luckily for Chagrin Falls and Hudson residents, Heartwood fills that void. They roast their own coffee and turn it into tasty specialty drinks and they also have a great selection of succulents and other plants for sale in their shop. Credit: Photo via @HeartwoodCoffee/Instagram
Coffee Coffee Coffee 4193 Pearl Rd., Cleveland Coffee, coffee and more coffee is what you can get at this Old Brooklyn coffeehouse. Their creative drinks combined with a relaxed, appealing atmosphere makes this a favorite for locals in the neighborhood. Credit: Photo via @OldBKCoffee/Instagram
Caffeine 14701 Detroit Ave., Lakewood The most aptly named coffee shop in town can be found in Lakewood. Caffeine opened in 2019 and since then has gained a loyal following in the Lakewood coffee scene. In addition to their coffee drinks, they serve tasty crepes, sandwiches and toasts. Credit: Photo via @Caffeine_Lakewood/Instagram
5 Points Cafe 3600 West Park Rd., Cleveland Located in the 5 Points neighborhood next to Kamm’s Corner, 5 Points Cafe provides a great neighborhood hang out spot in addition to serving tasty coffee creations. Try their signature drinks like their Dublin Fog, made with Barry’s Irish Tea and steamed lavender milk and their Irishtown Bend made with a dark roast and steamed Irish cream. Credit: Photo via 5 Points Coffee and Tea
Six Shooter 16021 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland Located in the Waterloo Arts District, this small-batch roaster cooks its beans in micro quantities, allowing for a handpicked coffee drinking experience. With a full drink menu and cafe, Six Shooter is perfect for both coffee aficionados and casual drinkers alike. Credit: Scene Archives
Duck Rabbit 2135 Columbus Rd., Cleveland If you’re craving a cup of real craft coffee, look no further than Duck-Rabbit Coffee. This coffee bar and roastery brews its original coffee on site, yielding excellent and refined flavors that will outdo your local chain any day. Credit: Photo via @TheColumbusDarling/Instagram
Loop 2180 West 11th St., Cleveland Amble anywhere near Loop and you’ll be awash in the irresistible and comforting smell of freshly roasted beans. It’s just a first taste of what you’ll find inside — dynamite coffee, fresh muffins and scones, showcases of local art, local comic books and ‘zines, and an entire record store. Credit: Scene Archives
Heritage Coffee 33445 Station St., Solon Located in an unassuming strip center in Solon, Heritage Coffee opened in late in 2020 and has been a welcome addition to an area lacking in local coffee shops. Their creative specialty menu features drinks like a coconut water latte and a PB&J picnic freeze. Credit: Photo via @HeritageCoffeeSolon/Instagram
The Root Cafe 15118 Detroit Ave., Lakewood This vegan cafe is a jack-of-all-trades establishment. They showcase local artists on the wall, they have poetry readings and folk musicians performing, have one of the best vegan menus in town, serve great coffee and have delicious baked goods. Credit: Scene Archives
Edda Coffee Roasters 2011 West 25th St., Cleveland Add Edda Coffee Roasters to the offerings that are now open at Intro in Ohio City. Edda is a bright and blissful all-day café that anchors one end of the tree-lined plaza. Charlie Eisenstat, formerly of Pour Cleveland, is roasting “Nordic-style” coffee beans in house for the café. Those beverages are paired with an all-day menu of light, fresh and wholesome foods. A display case is stocked with grab-and-go pastries like power balls, gluten-free cookies, banana bread, triple-berry scones and fruit-filled beignets. Credit: Scene Archives
27 Club Coffee 1215 West 10th St., Cleveland Owned by Cleveland native Machine Gun Kelly, this hip, modern coffee house in the Flats is perfect if you’re looking to find some coffee that you can put on the ‘gram. In addition to their coffee drinks, 27 Club serves cocktails, breakfast and lunch and has a bunch of specialty drinks like their Pink Latte. Credit: Photo via 27 Club Coffee/Facebook
Milk and Honey 1100 Superior Ave., Cleveland This ultra hip coffee and dessert shop opened earlier in 2022. The trendy cafe and coffee shop opened in the Playhouse Square neighborhood in 2021 and they followed it up with a spot in Ohio City in 2022 called The Hive by Milk and Honey (2515 Jay Ave.). Both spots are known for their modern decor, tasty sandwiches and other food items in addition to their coffee drinks like their cinnamon toast latte, one of the more fun coffee drinks in town. Credit: Photo via @MilkandHoneyCle/Instagram
Phoenix Coffee Multiple Locations With six locations in the Greater Cleveland area, Phoenix has easily become a staple for coffee lovers in the 216. Roasting its own coffee since day one, you can count on Phoenix for a fresh and flavorful brew. They’re also the only employee-owned coffee cooperative in Ohio. Credit: Scene Archives
The Coffee House 11300 Juniper Rd., Cleveland A staple for Case students, this spacious cafe is a great place to catch up on work with a few friends. It offers plenty of seating, both indoor and outdoor, as well as freshly brewed coffee, homemade pastries and a wide assortment of sandwiches, wraps, salads and soups. Credit: Scene Archives