Ohio City
1921 W 25th Street Cleveland, OH 44113
1 Book -> 50% Discount
2 Books -> 60% off both
3 or more Books -> 70% off everything
Hours of Operation: 8 am – 6 pm Everyday
Our Place
Discount Books, delicious coffee, cozy vibes.
Menu
Our beans are roasted by Ready Set!
About Us
Discount Bookstore and Specialty Coffee
Horizontal is a multi-roaster specialty bookstore located in Cleveland, OH. Our mission is to offer a large variety of books at deeply discounted prices and tasty drinks to sip while you read.
HISTORY
The store initially opened under the name Horizontal Books by owner David Kallevig in 2008. The operation was multifaceted with a primary focus on online sales alongside in store foot traffic. The store also has always had a unique pricing structure. The first book is 50% off the retail price, 60% off two books, and 70% off three or more books. This is made possible by keeping dozens of suppliers specializing in different subjects with a lot of the books being overstock or remainder titles.
In 2021 the store changed its name to Index Coffee and Books. We added the coffee bar and cozy seating but kept the books and the discounts! Index quickly grew a reputation for outstanding coffee and a unique, cozy atmosphere.
In 2026 we changed the name back to Horizontal Coffee and Books. This name best fits the way the shop looks and feels. When asked about the name change, customers said, “So many of the books are displayed horizontally on the shelf. The name just feels right now!”
Testimonials
What Our Customers Think
Frequently Asked Questions
Have Any Questions For Us?
You can send us an email (info@horizontalcle.com) , call (12165390980), message us on instagram (@horizontalcle).
Where do you get your books?
Our books are either bought from the community used or purchased from hurt/remainder wholesalers. The inventory changes constantly. If you are looking for something particular, give us a call. +12165390980
Where do you get your beans?
We are proud to work with ready set located in beautiful Cleveland OH. Ready set’s reputation for outstanding quality is unmatched.
Do you sell bags of beans?
not at this time. Check back. Exciting things are on the way.!
Where do you get your custom syrups and pasteries?
dramatic snax! They are awesome!
do you host events?
we have hosted small writing classes, book clubs, and silent reading groups. We don’t have a lot of space but reach out if you are interested in hosting your event in our shop. info@horizontalCle.com