Arabica Coffee House University Circle
Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone: (216) 791-0300
- Cross Street:
- Ford Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- Coffee 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Tue 7am-11pm, Wed-Thu 7am-12am, Fri-Sat 7:30am-12am, Sun 7:30am-11pm
Editorial Review for Arabica Coffee House University Circle – by Tim Piai
In Short
This University Circle location is housed in an old mansion and offers patio seating, live music, a fireplace and the kind of cozy nooks that all coffee conversationalists crave. It's a refreshing alternative to the growing lump of lackluster lounges around town. The java falls somewhere between the sting of Starbucks and the caress of Denny's--offering a slightly bitter but consistent cup of coffee. Also noteworthy is the selection and quality of teas and the chocolatey hot chocolates, available in white and dark.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasCraving dessert? All of Arabic's pastries are made at the central commissary on Prospect Avenue.
User Reviews for Arabica Coffee House University Circle
12/15/2006 Posted by janeplain
I have traveled to Venice, Paris, London, and New York, and Arabica Coffee Houses are hands down my favorite in the world. They are not pretentious in the least. They serve great mochas, fair-trade coffees, and a wide selection of hot and iced teas. They have nice pastries, wireless (at some locations), and live music many evenings. There are always seats and cozy nooks, and no pressure to leave. Once inside, time escapes you. You can sit for hours talking with friends or reading.
Pros: Cozy, charming, lots of character. Rooms upstairs for studying, downstairs for socializing
03/23/2006 Posted by senatorsmith
I travel throughout the US on business and sampling local coffeehouses and chains is my passion and this chain is the single worst I have ever encountered. They offer an unbelievably bland product at premium prices ($3+). You can get identical stuff, better even, for under $1 at any gas station.
Pros: Unexpectedly popular
Cons: Bland coffee, Poor employee hygiene, Poor quality control
