Old Brooklyn is finally properly caffeinated. Having lived in Old Brooklyn for more than 20 years, I can attest that the addition of Metropolitan Coffee, amongst others, is long overdue.
So, where is Old Brooklyn? I get that question a lot, so I’ll help you out if you aren’t familiar. The Old Brooklyn neighborhood is located 10 minutes south of downtown Cleveland. If you look on the map, it’s just north of Parma and east of the city of Brooklyn, making up only six square miles. Now with renewed interest in this community of 35,000 residents, more and more businesses seem to be moving to the area (stores/restaurants include El Rinconcito Chapin, Old Brooklyn Cheese Shop and many more ). For more information on the changes happening in Old Brooklyn, click here.
Metropolitan Coffee
Located on Broadview Road, just north of Brookpark (and only a few streets away from my childhood home) is Metropolitan Coffee. Even if I didn’t like the coffee (and I do), I would probably go to Metropolitan just because the interior is amazing. It’s spacious and filled with lots of natural light from the floor to ceiling windows facing the street. Industrial light fixtures and retro furniture complete the look. I am also slightly obsessed with their logo, which includes one of the Guardians of Transportation holding a cup of joe.
You’ll have your selection of Rising Star brews, as well as the option to shop local Cleveland merchandise. I cannot recommend the lemon scones enough, along with other delicious food options. Plus, they are a completely nut free facility. Plan on blocking off your afternoon, as you could easily spend hours in this trendy coffee shop.
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