It’s taken Zach Burkhart two years to get here, but his efforts, persistence and patience have paid off. When it opens in the coming weeks, Atmos Coffee (5509 Detroit Ave.) will introduce an attractive new “third space” to Gordon Square. The roomy double storefront blends modern furniture, custom-built seating and live plants to create a comfortable place to work or socialize.
“We want to be a space that people can come to and feel really welcome and comfortable, whether you’re meeting somebody or working independently,” says Burkhart. “And just as importantly, to serve something that tastes good and people enjoy.”
Guests can watch a futuristic machine roast green coffee beans into brown and toasty ones. Burkhart employs a Bellweather coffee roaster, which is billed as an “electric, ventless and automatic” apparatus. He’s starting with a single option, Red Shift, a blend of Ethiopian and Brazilian beans. More varieties will be added down the road.
“They’re really small batches, so the coffee stays really fresh,” notes Burkhart. “And it’s really sustainable because it’s all electric.”
The offerings include a mix of classic coffee drinks like drip, cold-brew, espressos, cortados, lattes and cappuccinos alongside signature drinks like pistachio matcha, tiramisu latte and shaken-honey espresso. Guests can add slashes of house-made seasonal syrups.
“We’re trying to keep the menu kind of simple to begin to make it easy as possible for baristas,” Burkhart adds.
To eat, there will be grab-and-go treats from local bakeries, bagels from Cleveland Bagel and made-to-order Belgian waffles available with a variety of toppings.
“I wanted something that we could make in-house that smelled really good – and they don’t take long to cook,” he explains.
When it opens its doors, Atmos will further enhance an amenity-rich district that continues to draw retail and residential investment, making Detroit Shoreway one of the most desirable urban neighborhoods in Cleveland.
“That’s what drew me to this neighborhood,” says Burkhart. “I love walkable neighborhoods, these little pockets that we have, where you can walk to the things that you need – your grocery story, your coffee shop… That’s why I moved to Gordon Square.”
Once up and running, Atmos will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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