COFFEEHOUSE Dewey’s
Coffee House radiates with the creativity of
Diane Armstrong, an interior designer and its co-proprietor. Just inside
the door, antique leaded windows frame a half-vestibule. The wood floors
are stamped with florid patterns resembling henna tattoos. The vibrant
color scheme, full of bright mustards, greens, browns and reds, evokes
an edginess that balances the cozy feel of the fireplace and couches in
one corner. Though some solitary laptop-toters set up shop, attracted by
the free Wi-Fi, Dewey’s harkens back to the classic European notion of a
coffeehouse as a “gathering house” (as its slogan says). Its wide
windows and patio embrace one of Cleveland’s friendliest
mini-communities, Shaker Square. Stop by for coffee or for lunch — the
menu includes Bialy’s Bagels (see above) — or cross the square, pick up
a bottle of wine at Shaker Square Beverage, and come back. If you bring
your own vino, a barista will pour it for a “hospitality fee.” 13201
Shaker Square, Cleveland; (216) 991-1101
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Dewey’s
Coffee House radiates with the creativity of
Diane Armstrong, an interior designer and its co-proprietor. Just inside
the door, antique leaded windows frame a half-vestibule. The wood floors
are stamped with florid patterns resembling henna tattoos. The vibrant
color scheme, full of bright mustards, greens, browns and reds, evokes
an edginess that balances the cozy feel of the fireplace and couches in
one corner. Though some solitary laptop-toters set up shop, attracted by
the free Wi-Fi, Dewey’s harkens back to the classic European notion of a
coffeehouse as a “gathering house” (as its slogan says). Its wide
windows and patio embrace one of Cleveland’s friendliest
mini-communities, Shaker Square. Stop by for coffee or for lunch — the
menu includes Bialy’s Bagels (see above) — or cross the square, pick up
a bottle of wine at Shaker Square Beverage, and come back. If you bring
your own vino, a barista will pour it for a “hospitality fee.” 13201
Shaker Square, Cleveland; (216) 991-1101