Vintage Tea & Coffee

i looooooovvve it
everything is perfect perfect perfect
I tried the matcha green tea latte and the waffles it was more than yummmmmmmy
it worth to try. clean quite and they have a free wifi love it

Not for me. Hipster coffee shop with what felt like a 20 step process to make an overpriced mocha. I get it. It’s all about the «art» of making a quality cup of joe, but this joe was close to $ 5 for a 12 oz. cup and was cold after waiting on said 20 step process to create it. I will stick to Starbucks & McDonald’s…guess I’m not worthy.

Imagine a clean Asian. Just think. Clean. And Asian. Ahh, there you have it. This is Vintage Tea and Coffee. Stylistically this place is neat, and clean, and Asian. And it’s Quiet. QUIET. That was a command; don’t talk so loud. No music, very little talking; just people reading, working and drinking. At one point the silence was so great I could have heard a raindrop.
Notice it is Vintage Tea first, then Coffee. Their tea selection is great, with lots of teas from Asia. Notice again, Asia. I tried my first matcha latte. It was prepared and placed before me as a beautiful green piece of art. I was impressed with the taste quality as well. Green tea flavor and yet, smooth and milky, like a latte. And ever so slightly textural. They do have coffee which I only looked at and did not try, yet. Rising Star coffee is the main coffee used (and Rising Star uses Vintage Teas). They have a Synesso, which is placed inconspicuously on the back counter. These combinations almost guarantee exceptional coffee.
The barista/​tea sommelier was even Asian, with a bonus accent. And not only was he an Asian, he was also a very cordial Asian; and I’m assuming a clean Asian.
This must be what artisan tea and coffee looks like in places like Japan, China and Korea. In Asia.

I was all excited to try a new roaster’s coffee, but I got Rising Star instead. Which of course isn’t a disappointment, it is just not what I was expecting. Vintage had two Rising Star blends on their pour-​over bar and they also sold bags of these two types of coffee. They had a Nicaraguan and a Brazilian one which is what I ordered.
Their tea menu was much more extensive and took up the space of three chalk board menus. I would call this place more of a Chinese tea house than a coffee shop for sure.
There was no other customer in line so service was fast and the man behind the counter was friendly, and offered descriptions of the two types of coffee without me having to ask him any questions.
The space is small and there was only one customer lingering inside. There are 4 bar stools along the side of the coffee bar. In the front of the store there is built in wooden seating for about 6 – 8 people. All in all it’s a nice spot and great to have an independent coffee/​tea house in the center of downtown.

More and more places are starting to brew Rising Star beans… which is a great thing. My iced latte was good with the Brazilian single origin espresso. Bold yet deliciously refined. Zen-​like interior design. Nice selection of tea… thank god. We need greater accessibility to good teas! $ 4 for a 9oz latte makes it price competitive with Pour and dare I say Vintage pours better coffee than Phoenix. Time for Phoenix to sharpen its pencil! The major turn off was the sign on the counter. It blatantly tells people not to reach across the counter for straws, etc. Really? Way to tell people you are a bunch of germophobes. Get over yourselves and relax. Don’t tell the customer to relax.

Passing through Cleveland and stopped here. Their tea and coffee were so yummy! I had one of the oolong teas and my husband had the Brazilian coffee. Their tea pots were very cute and you got a timer so you knew exactly how long to steep your tea for optimum flavor.

This place has one of the best bubble teas in Cleveland. I tried the matcha green tea at the Cleveland night market, and I have been recommending it to friends and planning a trip to the main shop ever since. I loved the milky texture, even tho it had been in the ice box for a long period of time it wasn’t watery or thick, it was just right. The over all taste was great and the girls were super nice. I was very indecisive during my order but they were patient and it was on their recommendation I ordered this. It was $ 4 for a disposable bottle, which was reasonable and the bottles were high quality.
I recommend this place for a coffee, tea and bubble tea lover!

Found this place randomly on Unilocal.Excellent coffee and customer service. Will definitely be back if I’m ever in town again.

Had an iced pour-​over coffee, wife matcha latte. Both were delicious, and prepared with utmost care. We had a bagel (with black pepper thyme cream cheese) and a blueberry scone, also yummy.
Highly recommend… many types of tea as well, and boba (bubble tea) in the afternoon.

I am a huge boba (bubble tea) fan. I drink boba on average 3 days per week back home in Los Angeles. I was very excited to find a boba shop in downtown CLE within walking distance from my work.
My first impression of store was that it was very neat and clean. Gave me a very hipster LA tea shop vibe. I noticed on the menu that there were only two selections for boba: black and green tea. I asked if there was a green milk tea option, and the cashier looked at me really confused as if I was speaking a foreign language. She tried to sell the «Jasmine Blossom» tea drink to me… but she wasn’t answering my question. «Is there a green milk tea option?» I also asked if Jasmine Blossom had milk in it… and she strayed away from answering my question and suggested that I order a Green Matcha drink which is very creamy. At that point, I stopped trying because she clearly didn’t know what I was talking about.
I ordered the Jasmine Blossom with boba which was ok. It was very watered down and didn’t have much flavor. The boba was very hard, and not fresh at all. I won’t be coming back.

Their Brazil coffee mocha is really good. Bubble tea was a bit light in flavor. Nice ambience. The owners or employees were very helpful as they explained about the different teas and coffees. Definitely made us feel welcome and happy :)

Came here with a friend a few days ago; we go to school in Oberlin and we wanted some bubble tea to celebrate the end of finals. Based on the really great reviews of this place, we decided to give it a shot.
I’ve had better. For the price and taste, it’s really not worth driving 45 minutes to Cleveland. I got the green tea bubble tea, hot with half sugar, and my friend got the black tea bubble tea, cold. You can taste the quality of the tea, but it’s not very strong tea. The boba was not good at all; spongy and squishy and just not good.
Wouldn’t go back here again.

Came on a Saturday afternoon. Found metered parking right out front. Jasmine pearl tea was delicious – you can watch them create it from the hand rolled pearls! :-)
Clean, calming décor. Friendly, courteous staff. Definitely worth a visit if you’re downtown!

A very cute very authentic asian coffee shop. Has a lovely and clean atmosphere. My friend and I stumbled upon it very early in the morning waiting for a bus and was pleasantly surprised. The small cup made with care definitely brightened and warmed our day in a cold Cleveland morning and they do have pastries that compliment the drinks well. Next time I really want to try their bubble teas and is excited to return.

I can find nothing wrong with this little coffee shop. If you’re lucky enough to find it, nestled on the corner of Chester and E. 12^th, definitely stop in and have one of the tastiest coffee beverages in town. Serving Rising Star, they quickly won me over. Rising Star coffee is some of the best in Cleveland, if you ask me, so Vintage is certainly a treat (and really close to work!). The staff is always super friendly and they’ve got some really talented baristas working here. The place itself is super clean and modern without much to distract you, which is good for productive visits or quiet chats with friends.

A very nice little vintage tea & coffee shop. Located in the middle of apartment complexes right in downtown. Decoration is… sort of minimal but nice in its own fashion, makes it look clean. It is actually clean because the staff clears every table right after customer leaves. Staff is very polite and the service is superb. Coffee is okay to me. I have only visited once and will definitely visit again.
Room for improvement: the lighting deep inside the shop could be brighter as the window space is relatively small hence not too much ambient light could go through.

Found out one of the guys I play basketball with opened up his own coffee shop near Walnut & 12^th. This place is near my work, so I stop by often to get coffee. The coffee is nothing special. Another local coffee shop serving Rising Star. They do have a pretty solid tea collection and setup. You get one of those tea pots on top of a single tealight. Fancy. I think he gets most of his buds imported from different parts of Asia. Treated my boy Steve L. to some Boba tea. A sweet mix of tea, milk and tapioca balls, etc. Most Asian places serve Boba tea, but I genuinely think this is the only place in Cleveland that knows what it’s doing. If you’re in the neighborhood, definitely check out Vintage Tea.

If you’re looking for a quality cup of coffee or tea in the Cleveland area, THIS is the place to go. I tend to hate coffee or espresso that is bitter or overdone, but all the drinks I have had here truly are superior quality. The owner, Jeff, prides himself on only the best ingredients and methods for making his beverages. The baristas are also always very sweet and friendly. I should also mention that although the location can be a pain (parking is difficult) the inside is an oasis of relaxation away from the bustle of downtown, and very tastefully decorated with modern fittings. You can stop in to get a drink to go, or stay for a few hours and chat with the baristas. I’m looking forward to seeing this place grow and expand over time, and would highly recommend to others who appreciate a quality cup of coffee.

I really like Vintage Tea & Coffee. I’ve been several times and it’s about time that I write a review.
First of all, the owner Jeff, apprenticed with Rising Star and learned from them for over a year about coffee. They brew and sell Rising Star beans here. I tried something new here — the barista suggested a mocha-​ccino, a cross between a capuccino and mocha. Super good. Their matcha drinks are also super good.
He’s also Taiwanese and has an authentic bubble tea recipe from Taiwan (no powder here!) It’s pricier than other places, but it’s because he uses real tea and very good ingredients. I’ve had the black milk tea, and it’s delicious.
Then, onto the teas. Jeff selects the teas with great care and he knows a LOT about them. He has a great selection of Chinese, Japanese, and Taiwanese teas — including some that are really rare and hard to find. I’ve never been disappointed with any of the teas I’ve tried (or its presentation!)
Interior is clean, modern, and updated. I love the chalkboard art, which is all done by their barista, Loc (a CIA student). The tea menu also has beautiful Chinese and Japanese characters too!
I’ve grabbed things to go and I’ve also stayed and chatted with friends or worked on the computer (free wifi). In either case, I’ve always had a great experience.

Yay! An Asian tea place!
After hearing about this place from fellow Unilocaler, Joyce P., I had to go and try this place.
Now, the parking kind of sucks since it’s downtown. However, if you work downtown or if it’s not 5pm, then you’ll be fine– I usually can circle the blocks once or twice and find some parking. :P
Nonetheless, you walk in and this place is cool. Hip. Clean. Modern. Nicely done.
They have a wealth of asian teas, and even some bubble teas. I haven’t tried the coffee yet. Being a fan of brown rice teas, I ordered the genmaicha– it was brewed well and was delicious. There were so many other flavors I wanted to try– I’ll definitely be back. But huge kudos on the authenticity! Just from that one cup, I know this place is solid on their asian teas.
Check it out if you want a good cup of asian tea– I highly recommend it!