Gypsy Beans and Baking Company

Something about Gypsy Beans rubs me the wrong way. I am still waiting to have a stellar experience here. I personally think their coffee is over priced and always forget that they don’t accept card charges under $ 5.00…that gets me every time and then I have to buy something else because I never have cash. I’ve worked from my laptop here a few times and the wifi is unreliable. Last time I was here they either forgot my order or somehow I got bumped to the back of the line because 3 people behind me got drinks before I did.
Maybe I just have off experiences every time I come here. I also want to try their pastries after reading other Unilocaler’s reviews about them, but other than that, I’ll be grabbing my coffee elsewhere.

After Unilocaling for a few years now (OH NO!!! Time…) I have been thinking about the pro’s and con’s of the whole thing and how I could personally write reviews that work for what I like about it and avoid what I find pretty bad about it.
So whilst this is still a work in project (not this particular review necessarily, but the whole deal) I will try today this one and see how it works.
So this place:
1; Ambiance (architecture as far as one experiences it, interior décor): 4 ****
2; counter staff (on the day I went, I am not going daily to all places to check if there might be better or worse): 5 *****
3; coffee quality: 5 *****
4; dishes, cutlery etc.: no actual cups, only paper cups, the environment says «OUCH!», loudly; 1 *
5; muffins (which is what we ate, see staff, I am not re-​checking all the time to see what else is possible): sorry guys, but 1*,
they look fantastic, but once you bite into it you think a TWINKY might be tastier, too sweet and artificial, even it looks from outside prior to eating so wholesome, the taste nowhere lives up to looks, gross, sorry to be so blunt;
6; price for coffee: 1−2* (are you kidding me? way overpriced, even if great coffee for in a paper mug and in relation of the area
7; price for muffins: 3 *** but that has to do with the fact that the muffins were not good, so even though so cheap, also so yuk (again, apologies, for being so to the point)
8; patrons in there (of course that is a tricky one, as there can always be that one single not very nice person messing up a certain place, and then every person more or less has a right to be whoever he or she is, but still when I choose a place to go to I picture the people in there and if I want to sit among them or rather not, so even if may sound odd, it is a realistic criteria, also because somehow a place caters to a certain crowd, or sometimes a certain crowd tends to patronize a place, not sure if I explained my concept here in a plausible way?):
4 **** younger, more or less down to earth types, comfortable to be around;
so all together that makes under the line a rating of:
3.125 stars (if I did the math correct)

Gypsy is a very welcoming and laid-​back establishment. The coffee is good and decently priced. If hungry, they have many different options to choose from (pizza, to pastries, and more). The staff are always nice and timely. I suggest trying The World. Lastly, they recently took down the walls in the back and the open space is great.

Gypsy Bean is a great neighborhood coffee shop! I go there daily and the service and food are always great! They have extremely fresh food made from scratch and they offer fair trade organic coffee which most places do not. I recommend stopping by

Nice place, and gets bonus points for actually being OPEN. We tried finding a coffee shop around the Cleveland area on a Sunday evening and everything was closed by 6. Sucks that coffee shops close so early here. Anyways, found that this one was open and hopped in the car since it wasn’t walking distance away.
We had a cappuccino and a latte to drink. And a banana with chocolate frosting muffin for dessert. Was delicious. Window seats were nice to sit by as I love to people watch.
Staff was very friendly. Would come back.

THE BEST COFFEE HOUSE IN CLEVELAND. Amazing pastries and coffee. You must try the Mexico City. Great place to study too, lots of space.
Also, it must be mentioned that Gypsy Bean gives back to the community. They have donated food to numerous neighborhood events. Let’s give back to Gypsy Bean!

Whenever I’m in the area, I make this my morning breakfast stop on the way to work to grab a quick coffee. It’s an easy in and out and I can always find a parking spot. The coffee is great and their muffins are insane!!! So good! Tons of different flavors to choose from and you can’t go wrong with any of them.

This isn’t just a great place to get a good cup of coffee. It’s got ample parking and is a good place for meetings or to work solo.

Can’t believe I haven’t written a review for this place up until now. I used to come in here all the time when I was in university, I would stay for at least a couple hours and get a drink, dessert, and usually a soup. The baristas are always incredibly friendly, and I confess that one time my debit card was cancelled due to the Target security breach, so it didn’t go through when I tried to purchase my items and the barista kindly let it go, and told me I could get them next time (which of course I did!).
They have really unique flavor combinations of their drinks, and I like that their mochas aren’t too sweet for me. Their bakery is hit or miss in my opinion, but I like coming in here because of the location and atmosphere, and to see some friendly faces. I would definitely recommend to others in the Gordon Square Arts district area, and still stop back from time to time!

I came here today before the movies. I got the beach baby and a frosted star cookie. Very good and the staff was really quick making the drinks. They weren’t too friendly at the front counter but their efficiency made up for it. Limited seating so if get here before lunch, it really picked up around 12ish. The cookie was really good I look forward to more of the food. The display case looked yummy and the prices were reasonable considering coffee places always over charge for food lol. Plus there’s a parking lot!

Being a Cleveland transplant to Seattle, my coffee snobbery has grown exponentially. We are the coffee capitol of the US. We are lousy with independent coffee roasters here.
When you have a coffee addiction that puts Lorelai Gilmore to shame, where does one go in Cleveland? Here. I come here. Every day. As many times as I can. The coffee is excellent, their lattes knock my socks off (especially the spicy one… ugh, I dream of it!) and the bakery is just divine.
If you are making trip to the Gordon Square Arts District, you must come here!

Starbucks who?! Dunkin What?! Yep Gypsy Beans rules the Gordon Square area. It’s the best coffee shop in the area. Everything i’ve tried has been phenomenal, especially the window of sweets when you walk in, the views are great for people watching while surfing on my laptop and studying and they’re open pretty late.
The service is always great and everyone is super friendly and helpful and i’ve become such a regular i always try to bring cash to pay to keeps costs down like the sign says:)

I really wanted to love this coffee shop. I’ve been several times in the last couple of years, but every time I have felt like the prices were high and the quality was average — especially considering the smaller cup sizes that are typical for local coffee shops (vs Starbucks). This could be a perception — maybe I am just feeling like I don’t get as much for the money.
They offer a dozen or more different flavors of coffee beverages. I have enjoyed trying a handful of them. They also have bakery items and a small menu of food items. I wasn’t really overly impressed with any of the ones I tried.
The atmosphere is where Gypsy Beans really excels. They have several small tables, barstools, and even a small room in the back where people meet. They have boardgames and an overall fun, community atmosphere. The location helps with this — located on Detroit, near the LGBT center and hip local venues, it draws a diverse crowd.
So if you are primarily in the market for a great atmosphere where you can hang out with friends and support a local coffee shop, you’ll probably love Gypsy Beans. If you are mainly looking for high-​quality coffee and food, you may be disappointed. I recommend that you give it a try for yourself if you are on the fence.

Located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District on Cleveland’s near west side Gypsy Beans is so much more than a café– it’s a community institution. Whether you’re there for an informal meeting (there is always a handful of Cleveland movers and shakers taking meetings there), to get work/​studying done with your headphones on using the complimentary WiFi, or just enjoying some coffee it’s easy to feel happy and at home at Gypsy.
The artisanal baked goods here are the real stars. The pastries, cookies, and especially the muffins are all excellent. Gypsy is also a great spot for a quick lunch with a solid menu of healthy and delicious salads and sandwiches. My go-​to is the Open-​Faced Hummus Sandwich: a couple pieces of lightly toasted grain bread with a heaping spoonful of smooth hummus topped with artichoke hearts, crushed pistachios and roasted red peppers. All sandwiches come with a choice of side (get the Curried Lentils!) and a pickle. While it’s nothing that I couldn’t make at home it’s so good that I hardly order anything else when I’m here for lunch.
Whatever you’re in the mood for drinking — coffees and teas (hot or iced), flavored lattes, or fruit smoothies — Gypsy has you covered.

Great food, great atmosphere, great neighborhood. Cannot say enough positive words about Gypsy Beans and Baking Co. and the people who run it. For breakfast, try the Strata, made daily with seasonal local ingredients. If you’re on the run or in the mood for something sweet, the Maple Muffin won’t disappoint. For lunch or dinner, try the Flatbread. Also made daily with various toppings and a crust to die for. Let’s not forget the coffee. Gypsy’s House Blend is smooth and rich, great iced or hot.

Great first impressions are important to me. You too? Came for coffee and a little something post breakfast bar livery service. The little something was a raspberry baked dough thing. Simple, cheap, and great. Like a hamentashen well balanced dark roast. You will like the indie coffee shop vibe and Detroit street views. Cool spot and prices good.

I came here on a Saturday afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed myself. This is a cute locally owned corner coffee shop that serves delicious espresso drinks and pastries.
For some reason, when I first walked in and read the menu on the board I thought that the Passport Drinks were their tea selection, but actually they are their speciality espresso-​based drinks. Since I only realized this afterward, I just went for a regular mocha which I still found to be delicious.
I also ordered something that looked like an oatmeal cookie with a raspberry center that was also very good. Yum!
This looked like both a good place to hang out with friends or do some work solo. I came with some friends and we sat looking out the front windows. Very enjoyable.
Bonus points as well for the guy who made my mocha being noticeably cute.
Definitely a place I would be happy to come to again next time I am in town.

I finally made it to Gypsy Bean for the first time last week, and I wish I had tried it sooner!
I very rarely have a sweetened or flavored coffee drink, but their menu of unique «passport drinks» was calling to me… and as much as I enjoy a good Cleveland autumn, the «Tropics» was tempting me. I asked the barista, who was very cheerful, how sweet the drink was. He told me it would be pretty sweet, but he could go easy on the syrups, which would lessen the sweetness but lessen the flavor as well. I told him I would give it a try. This was a great drink! It had plenty of coconut flavor and was pleasantly sweet.
After spending a couple hours here, getting some work done at my window seat while listening to their really good selection of music, I decided to pick up a few pastries to take home for my family before I left. I got a sfogliatella (no, I don’t know how to pronounce that…) which was a crispy phyllo-​dough pastry filled with cheese, a snicker doodle cookie, a chocolate cookie, and a pumpkin roll, and everything was delicious!
Gypsy Bean is a great café with some tasty food and drinks and a friendly attitude. I will definitely be back here soon!

Not usually big on coffee shop baked goods but their lemon poppy seed muffin is SO GOOD!!!
Great service too, deserving of a thankyouformakingmydayhappiertip.
Also, soy milk for those dairy-​sensitive types. I wasn’t crazy about the chai overall but the muffin and friendliest barista who called me «hon» in a non-​offensive or creepy way made me give Gypsy 5 full stars.
Across the street from Yellowcake, a fun boutique run by a former project runway star and right next door to Cleveland Public Theatre. Three cheers for Gordon Square and this coffee shop with the actually delicious muffins.

Close to home, very relaxed place. Awesome pastries. Although I quit coffee, they have an excellent selection. The MexicoMexican was my favorite.
I actually have a kind of… awkward, maybe disturbing history or attachment with this place. I wont go into that story.
Sitting here on the patio, I notice the hatred I have for the fairly new bus stops.
1. They’re metal (great for Cle weather)
2. They probably cost a fortune
3. They’re riddled with holes providing basically no shelter, whatsoever.
I just noticed this newly installed well call it a sculpture for lack of a better word right now on the corner. Its literally 4ft. In front of me and I just noticed it. They may have installed it while I was inside to be honest.
Ill post pics of these for better mentally stimulating imagery.
I shouldn’t be writing this while here, way too much going on!!! This crazy world… Til’ next time.