50 Best Coffee Shops near Independence

“Great, wonderful and friendly service. Oh and of coarse the coffee is awesome!“

“Everything here is fresh and homemade! You seriously can’t find a better lunch around! My favorite is the Chicken Caesar Wrap, I crave it all the time. This cafe is family owned and operated, which I love, with great customer service! The manager is very attentive and has never messed up my order🙌 10/10!“

“Awesome oasis after riding bicycles 35 miles (total) along the Towpath Trail and the Big Creek Parkway Trail. Absolutely LOVE the Double Quarter Pounder Deluxe Meal! Hit the spot!😃

Visited store at 2:00 PM on 8/14/25.

Z from South Euclid, OH“

“I just tried this place today after noticing it in the Independence Shopping plaza and one of my staff mentioned they had tried it in the Carolinas and it was great. I called first and the manager Harry answered the phone. Very Professional and great customer service. I told him since this is my first time, I just wanted to stop in and get some Churros. He explained how they are made and was a little surprised that was all I wanted without any toppings. But, I let him know since I was in a hurry and this was my first time wanting to try something, this would be best. When I got there, he immediately greeted me and then stated he recognized my voice and told me my Churros are ready and are exactly how I asked. A new customer walked in the door and I asked him if he had tried the Peach Cobbler place before. He said him and his wife are crazy over the Banana Pudding Dish. I cannot wait to go back here and get more. The churros were excellent! More importantly, Harry was someone who was so pleasant and went above and beyond from my first phone call to the moment I walked out the door. As a local business owner myself, it was so nice entering an establishment that is clean, efficient, has a great product and who exemplifies how every company should perform! He even referred to me by name each time!
Thank You Harry! I am going to make this a regular place to get dessert!!!
Melissa“

“Always impressed with the drink and food menu selections - I stopped in right before close for their seasonal specials and the sunburst latte (pictured) was fantastic! Thankful for the friendly and knowledgeable baristas.“

“Great burgers from vegan to beef made to order“

“If I had to pick the top 5 coffees I’ve ever drank in my life I would have never thought that a coffee from MGK’s coffee house would be my #2! The place was such a cute place to stop on our road trip and I was pleasantly surprised but how good the coffee was and the atmosphere of the place!“

“Such a great place to relax and enjoy coffee and wine and listen to good music - very chill - LOVE this place - hidden gem“

“Wonderful staff and sweet cats 🐈‍⬛“

“Great food. Great atmosphere. Great people!“

“First time here and it's amazing. Very clean and calm environment. I will definitely be back.“

“We love the nut free bakery items. They are delicious, convenient and safe for my child with peanut/tree nut allergies.“

“Yummy latte. Got the spiced coconut latte with oat milk. Very helpful and friendly staff. Husband got blood moon tea and it was delicious too.“

“very nice spot with good coffee, good service, and a very nice atmosphere.“

“the staff was very knowledgeable and friendly“

“Crepes are huge and delicious! Excellent service was a pleasant surprise!!“

“We went specifically looking for books. We were a little disappointed in the thinner than expected selection. That said, they have a nice vibe, with the coffee shop and bookstore complimenting each other well. There are some fair deals to be had as well.“

“coffee hotdogs pork rinds“

“very nice spot with good coffee, good service, and a very nice atmosphere.“

“Friendly service . explained the flavors... the right price“

“Random google find before the aquarium and it didn’t disappoint for coffee. I had the vanilla bean latte with oat milk and it was fabulous! The boys had mochas and my girl had a hot cocoa. We were a little sad at the holiday time there were no pastries or breakfast items but I took that into consideration. Cute old fire station and had a kids movie on the tv! Service was quick and kind!“

“Delicious coffee. I get my beans here every month and the coffee in shop is always brewed to perfection.“

“very nice spot with good coffee, good service, and a very nice atmosphere.“

“Love this place! Great atmosphere and location!“

“Such a great coffee shop! The Cafe de Olla is amazing, and the empanadas and guava rolls were equally as impressive! To top it off, the owner is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. I mentioned that I had kids, and she took the time out of her day to show me around the building and told me all about the art museum’s exhibits (the cafe currently shares a space with the Cleveland Art Museum’s Community Arts Center) that she thought my kids might enjoy. I can’t wait to see all of the additional offerings when the new location opens!“

“Great respite in the middle of an always colorful, Terminal Tower.

Their substantial offerings include coffee, tea, smoothies, and pastries, as well as some excitable seasonal menu items.

The dynamic duo behind M&H Tower City are surely the highlight of the operation. Always patient, knowledgeable, and friendly; the personalities and people you want to interact with on a Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday morning, headed into the office.“

“great friendly service. great fresh food“

“Absolutely delicious! Super quick and fresh too.“

“Just a bunch of kind youngsters slinging drinks I love this place because there are endless options to get something you enjoy. I don’t really care for the giant muffin tops and sometimes wish that there’d be more food/snack options. Lastly, PLEASE PROVIDE THEM WEATHER PROTECTING UNIFORMS. It is so so upsetting to see them in the bad weather all cold and wet. That’s definitely something that stops me from coming on a bad day I just feel so bad for them. That’s the only improvement I’d like to see.“

“Just a great place to enjoy coffee and either study, read, or have some quality time with friends. I spent many hours here when I was in college mainly studying or discussing subjects A-Z. The place has an intellectual open minded thinker vibe and I love it. Coffee and desserts are good as well. Its open and airy in summer and cozy in winter. Great energy as well.“

“Great vegan options in a lovely atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out if you are ever in the area.“

“very nice spot with good coffee, good service, and a very nice atmosphere.“

“Please come here. So yummy and the workers are incredible <3“

“We have a fabulous contractor on our property who has brought us treats from your amazing bakery…chocolate croissants and today, delicious cupcakes...almost too beautiful to bite into! We are new to the area but a visit in person is a must. A big thanks to John for his generosity and the best bake goods we have ever had. Baking from scratch with fresh ingredients and your skill produces the ultimate treat!“

“One of the best hookah places I've ever experienced. The owner and staff have always been friendly, the hookah flavors are good (with a good variety), they have square or instant coals, and I enjoy the atmosphere. The various drinks I've tried have all been great as well. It has never been overly loud (though there is typically music playing inside), and when the weather is decent the outdoor seating is a nice option. I make it a point to visit every time I'm back in the Cleveland area.

I've never had any food here, so I did not leave a rating for that category.“

“This place is a gem. Had a long drive and stressful morning.. this place saved the day! Atmosphere is so pleasant, will ease you out, the baristas are warm and welcoming and they even made me laugh! The coffee here is delicious. My wife and I had a pour over and a cortado: both were excellent. It’s so good to find a place where the coffee is not just bitter water, but a true work of art and labor of love. Vegan scones were very tasty and honestly better than any other scone I’ve had in Cleveland. Don’t miss out on this place, it’s worth the stop.“

“Me gusta la variedad de té y café“

“Great food,friendly waitress,great service ,differently come back“

“The best and Most cleaning Reast Area all over the State oh my God the Cleaning people are really doing their Job well done ?? ✔️ I give them a 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️All Ohio Turn pike Plaza are very clean & neat ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️you can even see your face on the floor ????????“

“The coffee and service were great, but unfortunately the baked goods were not. My son and I each got a lemon poppyseed scone, and they had a strange taste. They didn't really taste like lemon at all, and I couldn't eat it. We took our order to go or I would have said something. I would go back for the coffee and atmosphere.“

“So many enjoyable aspects! I really wanted to love the broccoli melt, and perhaps my comments are limited to my experience ... the hoagie roll was several steps beyond a nice chew. It was hard. And the roasted broccoli was just barely roasted. Will try again. With those two adjustments, I am sure it is outstanding.“

“The best Starbucks I’ve been to and 😅I’ve been to quite a few!“

“I went to Cleveland for my birthday and I love to just walk around new cities and try new coffee shops. We came across this shop and tried it out. I was expecting to get a coffee but a gentleman there stated that I should try to chai tea. Boy, was he ever correct. It had to be the most amazing chai tea I've ever had. It had a very smooth taste, with a nice hint of fresh ground cinnamon on top. Not overly sweet like a desert, but just right. The barista that works there was also very friendly and we chatted a bunch about a lot of cool topics. I definitely recommend it!“

“Yesterday was better -- hope it continues! I really don't like dunkin.

The past few times we've gone in the last 2 months the wait time has been 30+ min even if there are only 4 cars in front of me. Can't say my drink even tastes like coffee today either 😅 it used to be better but it's very hit and miss now.

It's nice to have a coffee spot that's open late. The drinks are reasonably priced for the size, and the employees are nice and make the drinks quickly.“

“Nice coffee bar with great selection of eats and drinks to go! Staff was amazing! A+“

“Wonderful atmosphere, best coffee!“

“Came in from out of town and they were soooo welcoming!! Made us feel right at home and remembered us when we came in every morning. Gave us some yummy sweets for the road. Can’t recommend enough. Will be back here for sure!! 🩷🩷🩷“

“Spent some time traveling in Cleveland and found this gem!

Great service, great conversation and a lovely place to spend time and work remotely. The atmosphere is very cozy and home-like. Owned by the sweetest people!

Looking forward to my next trip back to the Land so I can pop in for another coffee and browse for my next read.“

“Thank you so much to the amazing staff ~ Ashley & Dave for bringing happiness to our mom on her birthday! ? She absolutely loved the delicious breakfast sandwiches, pastries, donuts & coffee! Your kindness & thoughtfulness to bring cheer to her on her birthday means a lot! Thank you! Grateful that we discovered this cafe in the heart ❤️ of Hinckley ~ will continue to come back & spread the word to others! ???“

“The very name making reference to Wittgenstein’s duck-rabbit illusion, this place continues to impress and conquers any competition around Cleveland. Duck-rabbit’s light menu selection allows them to focus on delivering the highest quality beans with detailed origin information and flavor profiles. They moved the cafe location quite a few months ago and their new speciality coffee line is amazing. Additionally, the most recent coffee beans purchased from them in April 2022—Inmaculada Sudan Rume, Colombia—tasted divine! The industrial aesthetic makes it convenient to stop in a rush or to stay around awhile. This place will forever be one of my favorites. I am a vegan chef of sorts so the dessert pictured is made with duck-rabbit espresso beans.“