Horizontal Coffee & Books
1921 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH
Crema's Take
“Horizontal Coffee & Books is a cozy Cleveland gem that brilliantly blends literary exploration with exceptional coffee craft, where you're as likely to lose yourself in shelves of books as you are in a perfectly pulled pour-over. Beyond their stellar traditional espresso drinks, they've mastered creative house specialties like their beloved marzipan latte and Shark Week tea, all while maintaining the kind of inviting, unhurried atmosphere that makes you want to settle in for hours. Whether you're a dedicated coffee enthusiast seeking slow-bar precision or someone who just wants a beautiful space to work, read, and savor excellent pastries, this spot delivers genuine warmth and quality in equal measure.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Index coffee and books is a must try, the atmosphere is inviting and good for working, the service is wonderful, the coffee here is amazing. Overall this place is amazing and if you are able to visit here, you should!
I really love Index. I was visiting Cleveland from Pittsburgh and stumbled on Index after seeking out West Side Market. I went for the books, but will definitely get coffee next time, too! Welcoming, cozy, and quiet atmosphere with lots of books, children through adult. I enjoyed the staff picks and the selection of seasonal children’s books. I left with three books from the Staff picks, as well as a book on quilting, which is something I’m looking to learn! All for $28… The barista and cashier were friendly. I can’t wait to visit again.
My marzipan latte was AMAZING! The vibes in here are super cute as well, great place to sit down and hang out.
Index is one of the coziest spots in Cleveland. They make a really good pour-over, and my absolute favorite is Shark Week tea. They also have a good variety of baked goods, our top pick is the peanut butter cookies. I’ve also enjoyed browsing and buying from their solid book collection, and their prices are very reasonable. I believe there was a discount when I made my purchase, but I can’t remember exactly how much it was. We were honored to meet the owner, Austin, and the staff are all incredibly friendly.
Index amazed me today. I was not expecting this experience. I thought it would be the average coffee shop, but to my surprise, there were books everywhere. I ordered a cinnamon spice latte. It was creamy and delicious. Easy to drink and to relax. The atmosphere is one of a kind. It was spacious and relaxing. I could sit there for hours. The staff was excellent; he talked to us about the store's history and how they remodeled it. I will return, and this will probably be my regular shop. Thanks for having me. Please leave a thumbs up if you find this helpful.
Crema Reviews
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