Dewey’s Coffee House

Yummy coffee, lots of options and they serve Bialy’s Bagels, which is the best!

I have now visited Dewey’s over 20 times and the one common theme I see here is inconsistency. My order is rather simple. A non-​fat iced mocha, and on occasion I’ll have a warm one. This drink is made at nearly all coffee shops across the states.
At Dewey’s, I’ve had a couple amazing ones, but then I’ve had horrible tasting ones and some that I don’t even taste any espresso nor do I actually believe I received any espresso especially when I don’t see them actually putting a shot in and they claim they did.
In addition, I’m always charged a different price when I order the exact same drink and same size.
Overall, if you’re in the area and want coffee, Dewey’s isn’t bad. I will still come here on occasion, but the outcome is never consistent.

This place really gets 3.5 from me. I love the coffee here. Ordered a cappuccino. The prices are really good also I have to say. The reason this place doesn’t get 5 stars is because it’s too much. It doesn’t have that coffee house vibe to it. It feels like a restaurant. I wanted to come here to have a business meeting and it was way too loud. So I had to reschedule. Overall a great place. Will return, but I think I will get my coffee to go next time.

Great coffee, nice staff, GOOD POPCORN!!! I love to sit outside at Shaker Square in front of the coffee shop on Sunday afternoon after church with the fam. Sooooo relaxing :)

I give Dewey’s a low rating for quite a variety of reasons.
I have been a frequent customer of Dewey’s for close to 7 years now and I use to enjoy coming when I first discovered it. They have free wi-​fi, really good chai (hot or cold), scrumptious bagels and of course, they have ice cream!!!
However, over the years, I have not enjoyed the service I receive from the baristas. This does not apply to all of them but to a large majority. There are three baristas that this does not apply to, the young man who wears a TMNT hat, the young woman who has a child and the red-​head with the tats! Shout out to you all!!!
The rest of the baristas lack customer service skills or just general respect. They seem afraid to look patrons in the eyes and scared of certain patrons. It’s to the point that I only frequent when absolutely necessary. Otherwise, I take my money elsewhere.

Dewey’s is one of my favorite places to go, period. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The ice cream is great, I’ve only had the strawberry because that’s my favorite but they also have more elaborate flavors if you like chocolate-​blah-​blah-​swirl types of ice cream. The milkshakes are equally as good.
Other than that, I’ve had their affogato, which is espresso over a scoop of ice cream. This is traditionally served in a small cup with one scoop of ice cream, but the one I ordered from Dewey’s was served in a tall white cup and the barista said «I put more ice cream in there than usual, I hope thats ok» of course it was! I got much more espresso and ice cream than I was expecting for a reasonable price.
Their Arnold Palmer is on the sour side, but I’d order it again. The italian sodas are good and you can always tell the barista if you dont like it. No matter what I order, the barista is always like «let me know if it’s too this or too that!». My usual order is a caramel iced coffee and I like to to sit outside. The square has a nice vibe, especially if you like people watching!
In the evenings on fridays or saturdays, they have live performers. If you were expecting peace and quiet, you may not like this (but i always enjoy them). They have a diverse group of people who perform. I’ve seen indie, bluegrass, rock, etc once there was even a girl singing all parody songs.
As far as food, I’ve only had their quiche. I believe it has swiss cheese, artichokes, bacon, and onions. They warm it for you or you can take it with you cold (its a little fridge thing). I love it and I always stop in and get it if I’m in the square around breakfast.

I am a fan of Dewey’s. My favorite thing to order here is the scoop of ice cream with an espresso shot poured on top. Hard to find this anywhere else as a single menu item. I give Deweys 2 thumbs up.

I have been here a couple of times and really like the vibe. The staff has been great. The coffee is strong and hot. They have a good selection of coffee options without going crazy. Some of their other options like mocha are fantastic.
The interior is very comfortable and quant. The prices are reasonable … just.
I have not been in while the popcorn shop is open but will try to make it back

So, want great coffee AND about 30 flavors of Popcorn, AND ice cream? Want a place with a family-​friendly atmosphere that feels like a cross between an old soda fountain and your living room?
Want to find a place with nice staff, good atmosphere and a place to write your novel, short story, or just write a blog page about, I dunno, NICE COFFEE HOUSES?
Than Dewey’s in Shaker is your place.
They are a multi-​tasking, tasty spot just off of the square that has a passel of great foods and nice folks. Parking, as always in the square, is a bit dicey, as they don’t have their own private lot, but after short jog, this place is the pot of… coffee at the end of the rainbow.
So, for a cup of ice cream, a cup of coffee… or a cup of… popcorn, Deweys has just the cup for YOU:)

Cool atmosphere with a hip, trendy vibe. Incredibly friendly and patient staff. Although known for their delicious coffee they offer fresh-​baked goods, soups, and salads. I was particularly impressed with their mac and cheese on an average cold Cleveland day along with their ham and cheese sandwich (the sauce is very tasty!). A little pricey but reasonable for a local coffee shop in the Shaker Square neighborhood.

Nice coffee, ice cream and popcorn shop in Shaker Square! It’s within walking distance to family that I visit when visiting home… so I will definitely return!

I agree with the other review, this coffee house indeed reminds me of the fictional coffee place, Central Perk, of «Friends» sitcom fame: quirky, bohemian and care-​free. I recall they too have evening music and poetry events. That workday morning, we ordered our lattes, sat by the fireplace, appreciated the classic jazz playing in the background and people-​watched a diverse crowd come in to enjoy a good cup of Joe.
I’d say this is like Starbucks «plus a little more». Located in Shaker Square, this twin establishment shares space with a popcorn/​ice cream shop on it’s other half. Shaker Square itself is a great refreshing throwback to a time when town squares were beautiful and meant something.
I was about to bust out a vocal rendition of «smelly cat» but the better part of me exercised some restraint.

Great ambience, lovely baristas, and awesome cappuccinos (be sure to ask for the 8oz cappuccino for the right proportions). I only wish they had more choices for the kind of espresso beans they use. But it’s a lovely coffee shop.
P.S — delicious Bialy’s bagels served fresh every day!

Dewey’s Coffee house reminds me of a mix of Central Perk and a coffee house in Stars Hallow. If you didn’t get my friends and Gilmore Girls references I’m basically saying that it’s amazing!
Customer service was awesome! It basically deserved 5 stars on it’s own. Service with a smile was something I thought was lost but nope it’s alive and well in Dewey.
I got a paradise smoothie which was delicious and a chicken bacon sandwich that they kindly heated up for me was also good. I could go on and because there’s also yummy popcorn and ice cream. Will definitely be back!

I live in Seattle so it’s hard to give Dewey’s a five star review when those coffee houses are the standard. But Dewey’s is a breath of fresh air (with a hint of popcorn) in the city of Cleveland. A nice place to hang out with decent coffee, a pleasant atmosphere, and a cool neighborhood. I visit Dewey’s every year when I visit my old city, and always enjoy the drink, food, and experience. Highly recommended.

Dewey’s is the quintessential neighborhood coffee shop. Personal, friendly service, well trained baristas, house made sweets, soups and sandwiches are standard plus house made popcorn and very good ice cream. Often they have live music on the weekends, art you can buy on the walls and outdoor seating in the warmer months. Come alone or bring a friend or the family.

It’s a quaint coffee house! The fresh popcorn aroma mixed with fresh brewed coffee creates a carnival for the olfactory system. :)

In reality it is between 3** and 4***, but beyond West Side over the last year really interesting coffee shops have declined, or better some that were nice have degraded and so the choice is a bit limited and in that frame it definitely deserves a 4 over a 3.
This Café is still what a great typical American Coffeehouse can be, a bit scruffy, a bit funky, welcoming and food and drink-​wise some options to consume something here that seems edible.
Also they have a mixed group of clients and at least Saturday morning life music, not always the greatest, but gives it a nice personal touch.
Coffee is great, staff is nice, food is OK and they have some little items that mixed together make a nice snack (eggs, cheese, fruits, yogurt), décor is interesting and pretty, giving that art-​student-​living room feel that I like so much, and then on the other side there is an ice cream and popcorn shop you can use, although it’s niceness is a bit downed by a TV.
Clients are, as said, very mixed, you get the occasional bum from the street asking for a dollar and this town’s glizty would-​like-​to-​be-​intellectuals discussing their own importance in group sessions, and you get some people who really look like they simply stopped by with friends or family or also alone to sit, chill and have a warm drink.
Not over-​packed with apple computers and their hip owners and also not with those people who give off that strong atmosphere that they have nowhere to spend their life and are a little bit besides reality and so they became regulars in some local Café instead, occasionally doing noticeably very weird things there.
Have not had the notorious cellphone demonstrator YET there, who makes loudly call after call after call after call…, but whilst I am writing that here I am fully aware that if this should be an accurate impression and I have not simply missed those guys so far by coincidence that would be simply too good to be true.
In that sense Dewey’s is a very welcome relief from what is going on in terms of coffeehouse culture otherwise in the area. Hurrah!

Cute shop and ok coffee. Got the fiesta chicken soup which was deeelicous! Thick n tasty. Cookie was kind of bland. Friendly and helpful baristas. I will definitely be back.

Great delicious sammiches, coffee, and treats.
Every time ive come here I have tried something different. Today being my 3^rd visit I went with a turkey bagel sandwich thingy and a mocha w/​hazelnut.
Each time I have been here the staff has been helpful and nice to interact with. The seating is very comfortable (in comparison to some other coffee shops I have been to).
Plus, PLUS, attached is a popcorn/​ice cream shop? Nice 8)