Coffee does the body good. It brings you energy in the morning, warms your soul as you share a cup with friends, and helps you relax after a hard day. Local coffee shops bring a passion to teach, welcoming environments, provide a stage for their talented baristas, and bring communities together through a love of coffee. It's the perfect time to stop by for a seasonal fall beverage! Here are some of our favorite local coffee shops:
Started by world travelers and United States Air Force pilots, The Flying Joe is focused on teaching all things coffee and bringing the community together. From the espresso expert to the coffee-chain convert, Flying Joe aspires to offer something to please any palate. The Flying Joe baristas are trained to serve coffee using brew methods that highlight certain flavor, body and texture in any given coffee and are knowledgeable about which brew method will best suit your origin or flavor profile of choice. Relax and enjoy a cup of joe in their space filled with comfortable spots to lounge, read, connect or work. The Flying Joe loves to educate: encouraging questions and hosting informative cuppings and tastings, supports local artists and musicians, and gives back to the community with numerous Non-Profits. They also offer cocktails, wine, and bottled beer, as well as MacQueen's cider for the season.
Deemed as a coffee shop in the heart of Toledo, Rustbelt Coffee aspires to inspire creativity through the power of coffee. With the slogan "You Can Do This" they strive to satisfy all of your taste bud cravings with a variety of delicious brewed coffees and wide selection of teas and cold drinks.
Stop by Black Kite Coffee for tasty, rich coffee and satisfy your hunger with delicious made-from-scratch food. An independent, locally owned coffee house, Black Kite Coffee specializes in delicious coffees, teas, and savory pies. Serving the Old West End and outlying Toledo community since 2012, Black Kite Coffee aspires to “revitalize the neighborhood meeting spot, where friends and neighbors can get together and know they will experience our best, every time.”
Declaring that they're not just about coffee, they're about people, SOCIALLY INFUSED PEOPLE, or SIP is located in Cricket West. Every Tuesday, SIP hosts an Art Jam where artists are encouraged to bring their latest projects and connect with others in the community.
Since 1989, Grounds For Thought has offered hand-roasted coffee, delicious homemade pastries, Ruggles ice cream, used books, vinyl records and comics. All Grounds For Thought coffee is hand-roasted in small batches at their downtown roaster. Grounds For Thought is the largest used bookstore between Columbus and Ann Arbor, and has an ever growing selection of used vinyl and comic books.
After years of planning and help from a Kickstarter campaign, Flatlands Coffee was formed in BG. Together their single goal was to create the best coffee company they've ever seen. Flatlands uses the multi-roaster approach and tastes several coffees each week from countless roasters. Beyond the coffee, Flatlands Coffee focuses on the people. They were just voted the Best Baristas in the Toledo City Paper and they're one of three coffee companies in the country to have multiple baristas qualify to compete in the SCA 2019 US Barista Championships.
An eclectic cafe settled in the main streets of downtown Sylvania, Chandler Cafe sits in the historic Chandler building. This locally owned cafe cherishes the history and character of the building and welcomes people in with their wide varieties of beverages and delicious food. Stop by for a comfortable place to work, have a business meeting or meet up with family and friends and enjoy one of their delicious, rich cups of coffee. Their drive-thru makes it even easier to get one of their cups of coffee and gourmet sandwiches.
Providing the “ultimate taste experience," Agua Dulce serves home baked goodies, tea and coffee from around the world. Located in Monroe's quaint downtown, the atmosphere and decor of this coffee shop will make you nostalgic for a bygone era. Come on in to relax or catch up with some friends, you are sure to enjoy a cup of coffee from the experts at Agua Dulce Cafe.
Founders Dee and Mark Ellsworth, established DaCapo Coffee to combine the things that they love most: community, art, music, cakes, pastries and exceptional coffee. DaCapo Coffee takes special pride in the way they source their coffee. Every bean is fairly traded and selected for its flavor, roasted in small batches to perfection by a trusted local roaster and brewed fresh. In addition to the delectable coffee selection, DaCapo offers scratch-baked scones, muffins, and cakes. DaCapo has other drink options such as, bubble teas and a wide selection of fruit teas, bursting bubbles and milk teas with boba. "A coffee shop is only as strong as the community that supports it. DaCapo Coffee is proud to call Temperance home."
George House is Findlay's premier coffee shop located across from the University of Findlay. The company is very community-focused and has been a favorite spot for students to hangout since opening their doors in 1993. They offer a wide range of beverages, sandwiches, and assorted pastries.
Where is your favorite place to get a cup of coffee? Tell us why you think they have the best coffee below!
Updated 9/28/2020