Eagle Kafe
11100 Detroit Rd, Cleveland, OH
Crema's Take
“Eagle Kafe is an Albanian-owned gem in Cleveland that feels less like a modern coffee shop and more like a genuine third place where regulars linger over expertly prepared Turkish coffee and chai. The warm, unpretentious atmosphere—complete with soccer on the TVs and the owner Eugene personally looking after guests—makes it the kind of spot where you go for coffee but stay for the community. They offer an unexpected bonus of beer and liquor alongside their pastries and specialty drinks, giving you the rare option of spiking your coffee if the mood strikes.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Such a nice place to grab a cup of coffee. I was surprised to see they have beer and liquor which if I want a shot in my coffee, I set. They have a nice selection of backed good that I can't wait to try. I definitely will be back this week and for years to come
Seeing that this is an Albanian owned and operated cafe was a nice surprise! It was very much a true cafe, where people talk and hang out over a cup of coffee. Eugene gave me a free cup of Turkish coffee since it was my first time. Will be back!
I wanted to stop for a cup of coffee after running errands for a while and found Eagle Kafe, an Albanian coffee shop. What a pleasant surprise! Being Eastern European myself, I felt right at home the minute I stepped inside — it had a vibe I recognized immediately. Strangely, even the smells seemed familiar, not just of coffee, but of homemade baked goods and something else that I cannot quite put my finger on, but felt very comforting. We had a Turkish coffee and a dirty chai, both very delicious. The coffee was strong enough to grow hair on your chest, but it was not bitter or acidic, just strong coffee, smooth as velvet. Turkish coffee is served in a small espresso cup, with the fine coffee grounds in the bottom. Once I finished the coffee, I turned the little cup over and let the grounds slowly run down on the saucer. After a few minutes, you turn the cup over and examine the pattern left by the grounds on the inside of the cup - your classic coffee grounds fortune reading. I won’t tell you what I read in mine, but go have a cup of coffee and read your fortune at the end.
Went to this coffee shop on a Sunday Morning around 10 am and they were playing soccer on the TVs so it was very packed. The coffee was not good at all, it was instant espresso that tasted like wood primer. The Iced chai was decent, it was very very sweet. The men making the coffee were standoffish and it felt like they didn’t want us there. Not a great experience.
I ordered a chai and my friend had the Turkish coffee. Both were delicious. I loved the comfortable, non pretentious vibe of the shop. Lots of locals were enjoying each other's company. The owner was so friendly and very helpful. Wish I lived closer to enjoy it on a regular basis.
Crema Reviews
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