Index Coffee & Books

Index Coffee & Books is a coffee shop in Cleveland, OH. The shop combines a specialty coffee bar with a discount bookstore, offering espresso drinks, pour‑over brews, lattes, matcha, and a selection of loose‑leaf teas alongside a rotating inventory of books priced at 50 % off the retail price for a single title, 60 % off for two, and 70 % off when three or more are purchased. It serves readers, students, remote workers, and coffee enthusiasts throughout Cleveland and the surrounding neighborhoods, and it holds a 4.80 rating from customers.

Founded in 2008 as Horizontal Books by owner David Kallevig, the business began as an online‑focused retailer that also welcomed in‑store visitors. Its pricing model relies on relationships with dozens of suppliers who provide overstock and remainder titles, enabling the deep discounts described above. In 2021 the venue expanded to include a coffee bar and was renamed Index Coffee and Books, adding roasted beans supplied by Ready Set! and a cozy seating area. By 2026 the name returned to Horizontal Coffee and Books to reflect the way books are displayed horizontally on its shelves. The shop’s mission emphasizes a large variety of books at deeply reduced prices paired with tasty drinks for patrons to enjoy while they read.

Located on W 25th St, the shop is a short walk from several local landmarks. It sits just a few steps from Market Square and Market Square Park, about a tenth of a mile from the Glass Bubble Project arts center, and is equally close to the historic West Side Market and the Produce Arcade. These nearby points of interest make the location easy to reach for visitors exploring Ohio City.

With its combination of steep book discounts and well‑crafted specialty coffee, Index Coffee & Books provides Cleveland a distinctive spot where literature and caffeine meet in a relaxed, community‑focused setting.

Services:

• Cozy Seating Area
• Discounted Book Sales
• Online Sales
• Specialty Coffee