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The Loop is a great example of a force for good in the community. They are a locally engaged shop that makes amazing coffee (in house!) and really cares about the city that surrounds it. A trip to Tremont isn't complete without a stop here. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable, and the coffee is spot-on; some of the best I've had in some time. the first floor is a great place to chill out with a latte and your laptop to study (it's pretty quiet inside). If you're a music junkie, all the better-- they have a bunch of vinyl, some good deals, and some stuff that's decently hard to find-- the only record store I've been to that has a whole section for minimalist music!
What keeps this review from being five stars is the vinyl selection. The bins that say "new" aren't actually new releases; I'm not sure if there is any organization to it. It might be new as in "the store just got it" or just stuff that used to be new and they never moved it out of the bins. Monkees albums, FlyLo releases from 2007... Point is, it's not very well put together. The selection is also just not as good as other places in the city in most genres. If you want something specific, go to Music Saves in Collinwood for a much better chance at actually finding it. However, for a place to chill out and enjoy during a day in Tremont, you can't go wrong at The Loop. Despite its flaws, it's a clean, well-kept coffee shop with some interesting art and the added feature of great music. This is a truly unique place as far as Cleveland goes, so check it out. You won't leave unhappy.
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