Flower on Freeman — Restaurant in Cleveland

A teahouse on a psychedelic garden trip - in the best way possible. Melissa Cole's latest venture is an utterly chic and dreamy lounge with a heavy emphasis on a floral theme (it's literally in the name, after all), and such a treat to indulge in. Look for the beautiful hanging metal flower marking the bar, and indulge you will.

Parking is hit or miss on the street, but free if you can find a spot. You can enter via the main door and head straight to the bar, perhaps stopping to admire the colorfully upholstered banquette and armchairs, or mosey in through the patio and claim a seat next to the inset fireplace. Or make yourself comfy in the back parlor, where quirky paintings evocative of Alice in Wonderland hang, and where you might get a glimpse of Cole's cuddly dog Jonah. Wherever you choose, you'll be surrounded by genuine fresh and artificial flowers. Even the light fixtures are blooming flowers, and tasseled curtains gently obscure hardware that would be too jarring against the mix of verdant hues. Even the two restrooms blend perfectly into the garden, with butterfly wallpaper over the walls and sliding doors. Each stall even has its own sink. Be sure to use the latch to lock the door, located near the top corner!

Enough about the digs though. My friends and I came just to try some of their cocktails, which, in line with the theme, lean sweet and floral. Don't be scared off by the prices on the first few cocktails on the menu, as the others listed are more typical of higher end cocktail bars, particularly those that have more unique and seasonal ingredients. There are twists on classics like the Rose Margarita and Dahlia Rise (a tropical mule), and other tart treats featuring sweeteners like rhubarb liquor or yuzu juice. Then, there are the actual dessert drinks, for those who like to drink without tasing alcohol. We didn't get a chance to sample any of the bar snacks, but their charcuterie options look divine.

We felt nothing but warmth from all the staff present and enjoyed all our drinks, even if they were on the sweeter side. So pleased to have another classy cocktail lounge option besides Velvet Tango Room away from the W 25th revelers, and I can't wait to see more flower explosions...

My friend and I were really excited to try this place out. The floral vibes and service were good. Nothing out of the ordinary, but no complaints. We both ordered the violet dream cocktail, and this is where the disappointment lies. As stated in other reviews, the drinks are a little more expensive, but we did not mind paying the higher prices for a nice drink. However, the drinks we received were a short glass, only half full, with a giant square ice cube in the center. The drink wasn’t more than a couple sips, and after tax and tip were $20 each. The photo is of the drinks before we have taken any sips. The taste of the drink was just ok. I just wish we had a better experience. From the instagram page and other reviews it appeared the drinks would be more full/better, which...

It’s a cute place but there are better cocktail bars in Cleveland. The music was so loud and it was hard to chat even across the table. There also is a dog that was in the bar. He was very quiet and friendly but we literally found a white curly hair in our charcuterie board that matched the dog. The drinks are very expensive in my opinion, especially since it’s only Cleveland. My friends mule was almost all ice and very little alcohol. She had to essentially wait for the ice to melt to have liquid to sip. Still was $17. The thing that really bothered me was paying 24$ for a cocktail and the waitress cleared my glass before the cocktail was even half finished. If I’m paying an egregious amount for a drink like that, I expect to be able...