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| - "There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing." ~~Aristotle
Pour Cleveland is definitely doing something. Pour Cleveland distinguishes itself from its competitors (e.g., Rising Star, Vintage Tea and Coffee, and Erie Island Coffee) by offering coffees from a multitude of elite roasters from around the world (they have a Norwegian thing going on). Tim Wendleboe, a rising star roaster from Norway, is one international roaster consistently featured at Pour Cleveland and bringing me back for more coffee.
The thing that makes Pour Cleveland a frequent destination for me when I visit Cleveland is their passionate, friendly, knowledgeable baristas and the top quality coffee they serve on a consistent basis. Not every shot of espresso is a "god-shot," but they are fairly consistent. The baristas take great care in making my coffee and engage me as a guest, not a customer. I can get as geeky as I want with them, too, which is pretty cool sometimes. And the owner of Pour Cleveland has his pulse on what is happening in the world of speciality coffee and it shows up in my experience at Pour Cleveland.
If you are new to coffee or want to experience coffee on a different level without judgement definitely attending one of their cuppings going on each Saturday. If you survive the cupping you will get a free cup of the group's favorite coffee out of those cupped!
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