Cravings Cafe

This place has 2 different Unilocal pages which may be because it was a coffee shop and is now a Thai restaurant AND coffee shop? Either way, it’s a great place that shouldnt be missed so I’m posting my review for both pages.
I’ve been to Cravings twice and have really enjoyed my meals. The first time I stopped in for lunch. The lunch menu is much smaller than the dinner menu. I was craving curry and didn’t see it on the menu. I asked if they had it at lunch and they said they would be happy to make it for me, and my dining companion as well. We tried red and green curry. Both were some of the best curries we’ve had. This place was instantly a new favorite.
I came back for dinner last weekend and brought the whole family. We all tried the green curry again, jungle curry, and tom yum soup. I always order Tom Yum at Thai places and this has been one of, if not the, best Tom Yum I’ve ever had. The soups and curries come in a large cup-​like bowl. It doesn’t look huge, but as soon as you start eating you realize it is like a never-​ending bowl. Especially if you’ve ordered it Thai hot, like I always do. My face was literally dripping with sweat as I ate the entire bowl of «8 on a scale of 1−10» spice. I loved it. I would suggest something around 5 – 6 if you just want a regularly spiced meal. My dad ordered a 6 and his was pretty spicy too.
The dinner menu is actually quite extensive. There are several pages of entrees with photos (very helpful!) to choose from. We tried the calamari appetizer to share. It was ok. I wasn’t really a fan of the fried breading as it was thicker than usual but I would not let it discourage me from ordering a different appetizer next time.
Oh, and another perk is that the ladies who work here are SUPER nice. Very attentive and always checking to make sure you are enjoying your meal.
The only negative I see is that the menu is a little on the pricey side, even at lunch. Not extreme for Thai food, but around $ 15-​$ 20 for a curry dish (depending on choice of meat or veggies), $ 10 for Tom Yum soup, almost $ 20 for some of the other entrees. For the location of the place (ie not downtown or anything) I went in assuming it wouldn’t be expensive at all, but obviously I went back and will go back, so I think the quality of the experience makes it worth it. It’s a very nice atmosphere that is warm and welcoming.

I was on the hunt for some good boba tea & stumbled upon this place on my search online. I got the taro boba tea. it’s the best boba tea that I’ve had in Cleveland. It wasn’t too sweet, had a great flavor, & you get a decent size for the price.
I also ordered the chicken pad thai, veggie spring rolls, & beef fried rice. The pad thai was delicious! The chicken was too pale for my liking so, I didn’t eat it. You get a nice portion for $ 12. I wasn’t a huge fan of the fried rice… Thai fried rice is different than Chinese fried rice. The veggie spring rolls were really tasty & had a nice kick from the black pepper.
What’s neat about this place, they have a drive thru so, you can pick your order without getting out of your car.

Absolutely love this place! The food is fresh, clean, and delicious. The wonton soup is one of the best in town — especially with the pork dumplings. The chicken satay is also remarkably flavorful. I’ve tried the curries, and every single one is excellent. My favorite dish to date is the pad see ew. The noodles and chicken are savory and nutty while the veggies add a nice texture and crunch. All in all a great time with great food.

Came here for dinner. They appear to have a nice selection of coffee and teas. The Thai Tea I ordered was served with boba and quite nice. I had the Money Bags appetizer which was also very good and I would recommend it to anyone who likes deep fried wonton and Thai sausage. I also really enjoyed the Tom Kha soup, the flavors had a nice balance. The Massaman Curry was okay, I prefer it with a thicker consistency and richer flavor. Someone else I was with was trying it for the first time and they really liked it. The Laab was good but again, the flavor was not very pronounced.
In my opinion the prices were not the best considering what we got. We paid $ 60-​$ 70 for three people and the serving sizes/​flavor didn’t match the price for me personally. This place may be good for some people but it’s not really for me.

I love this place. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was calm and nice. After lunch we had coffee and a snack both, again, were fantastic! great place to go!

Very cozy coffeehouse. Perfect for relaxing on a Sunday afternoon. I finished efiling taxes while I was here and with the soft music playing and warm atmosphere… it’s just what I was looking for. The Iced Chai and Almond Poppyseed muffin were scrumptious also!

Great coffee, tasty treats, speedy wifi (15.5÷5.5) and nice outdoor seating so my little dog can join me in savoring a croissant.

Went to Cravings this morning and it was just ok. The cappuccino was tepid at best and you could taste more milk than coffee. Sat outside because it was beautiful weather but the patio did not have much personality, no flowers or anything pleasing to the eye, but it did have tons of weeds. Prefer Erie Island Coffee Company

Once again, fellow Unilocalers, you didn’t let me down on this recommendation. The boyfriend and I love a good cup of independent joe. We usually creep around Tremont but found Cravings after having breakfast at Borderline Café. The outside of the building makes you wonder if you are about to step into a knick knack shop with a bunch of Sweet Memories dolls staring you in the face… nah, not quite. The walls are painted an uplifting red, and nice artwork adorns those walls. Paul (not sure if he’s the owner or the manager) warmly greeted us and told us they were voted best Independent coffee shop for the last 4 years in a row. Truth be told, my latte was solid and the boyfriend’s Tiramisu flavor of the day was delicious. Deep, robust flavors and smooth as hell. And we picked up some of their Caribbean Nights and Rainforest Crunch coffee beans. Great discovery.

Under new management since the start of this year.
Came in on a Sunday and found the place pretty much empty. They have the typical coffee drink selection, quite a bit of baked goods, a small breakfast and lunch menu, and free wifi. I got a coffee and a cookie (came to $ 3.65 total). They also have a drive-​thru and a patio area that faces the street.
Quiet classical music radio station on inside, which was nice. Wifi was fast and the atmosphere was comfortable.
The cookies are made there, and the oatmeal one I had was exceptional. Coffee was also pretty good. Not sure of the refill price because the barista just gave it to me.
The lunch consists of mostly Mediterranean items, including homemade falafel and tabbouleh. They apparently have a Lebanese chef there at times. None was available when I was there, but they were also pretty slow. I really enjoyed the cookie.
Very nice staff. I would recommend it to anyone.

A couple of years ago I would have given this place 5 stars. Their coffee and espresso is still very good, but not great. They used to be in an old renovated greenhouse which was one of the coolest locations in metro Cleveland. Now they’re in a new, cheap-​looking free-​standing building down the street from their old location (which was demolished for a housing development). It’s not their fault, but the place is just no the same. Now the atmosphere is OK… it used to be great. Still, this is one of my four (4) good coffee houses in Cleveland.