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Bear Brew Coffee
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by Brittany Katz
t Bear Brew, you belong. Bear Brew Coffee is Cleveland’s downtown
coffee shop, located across from the Bradley
spacious, great for working or meeting with friends. The location is central and easily accessible, nestled behind Terra Running Company in the heart of downtown Cleveland, but
County Courthouse. We opened our doors in June 2018
none of these are the reason you will make Bear Brew your
and are proud to be part of the active revitalization of
go-to coffee shop.
downtown Cleveland. We also strive to belong in our local economy by using
At Bear Brew, our “regulars” are the heartbeat of our day, the tie that binds the runners with the students, with
our business as an opportunity to support the Cleveland
the businesspeople, with the lawyers, who all know that at
community. We employ 12 local employees. We choose to
Bear Brew, they belong. Maybe you’re a “Roger,” who gets his exercise by walking the mile to Bear Brew Coffee each morning, no matter the weather. Or you’re a “Beth,” who brings her laptop and headphones each weekday to work her remote job in our warm and inviting atmosphere. Or you might be a “Ron,” who describes Bear Brew Coffee as his oasis. He looks forward to his chats with the barista and his 16-oz. single-origin coffee, black. No matter who you are, we want you to know that at Bear Brew, you belong. Check out Bear Brew Coffee on Facebook or Instagram, join our email list for discounts, and come visit! We’re located on 1st Street in downtown Cleveland behind Terra Running Company.
purchase all of our ingredients and baked goods locally at Cooke’s Food Store and Town House Bake Shop. We donate our used coffee grounds to the First Cumberland Presbyterian Community Garden downtown. We purchase our paper goods and cups from Sun Paper Janitorial Supplies on Broad Street, our branded merchandise from Carroll Printing on 1st Street, and our custom wooden tables from Wicked Wood Shop on Old Tasso Rd. Just like we want to be an integral part of the local economy here in Cleveland, we know that you, our Yes, the coffee is great. The Bear Brew baristas are talented and attentive. Our renovated space is historic and
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About The Author
customer, are integral to our continued success. Brittany Katz is the owner of Bear Brew Coffee and Terra Running Company, the race director of the Cleveland Half Marathon and 5k, and a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee. Brittany proudly serves on the boards of Girls on the Run of SE Tennessee and the Cleveland Bradley Chamber of Commerce. She believes in supporting local business, empowering her team of employees, and drinking lots of coffee. She has a dog named Rocky and a fish named Fin.
