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    Porchlight Coffee

    4.7 (48 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Breakfast sandwich

    I had never been to the Porchlight before. Upon entering, I was not greeted, and stood trying to figure out how to order. No one acknowledged me. After ordering my food, part of it was brought to me by a young lady. I thanked her. She just stared at me saying nothing. When she brought the second part of my food, I thanked her again. Once again she stared at me, almost glaring saying nothing in response. I order the egg soufflé sandwich on sourdough. Though well plated, the sandwich was quite dry. The atmosphere is the cafe is the only reason I gave 2 stars. It is beautifully decorated and clean. However, the poor service left such a bad taste in my mouth that I will not be returning.

    Allison Z.

    Friendly staff and good lattes. I got the brown sugar, was delicious and loved that it was a house made syrup.

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    Ron W.

    We had three different coffees, hot Rosemary latte with almond milk, half sweet, half a mocha almond milk, half chocolate, and a vanilla latte nitro chilled everything was amazing. We love the avocado toast!

    Maple Latte and Lavender Long Fog tea latte! Both amazing
    Jillian W.

    Delicious avocado toast and coffee. We got the maple latte and Long Fog, quality ingredients. Great open atmosphere and friendly people.

    Brandon H.

    Porchlight Coffee feels like it's having a bit of an identity crisis--it's not totally clear if it wants to be a true coffee shop or something else. The vibe is a bit off and the environment feels somewhat strange, which made it hard to settle in. That said, the space does have some charm. The tables are beautiful, but not very functional if you're using a mouse or trying to get serious work done. The coffee itself is decent--not quite my preferred taste, but I can see how others might enjoy it. It has quality, just not the flavor profile I personally look for.

    Carol L.

    I purchased a macchiato here. The presentation was OK and the flavor was just OK. A little acidic if I was basing my review just on my Cortado. It probably would be a three. However, I feel like I need to try different cups of coffee here and this is my first experience here. The atmosphere is amazing. The workspace is amazing. They have free Wi-Fi. The woman that works at the counter was super friendly and engaging. She also let me know that they make all their simple syrups and HOUSE, which I think is a huge plus if I was basing my review on that it would be a five. Atmosphere would be a 5. They also offer some food and sweet treats. Parking is easy.

    Rose Matcha for my friend
    Tina S.

    Great scape. Fun staff. They make their own syrups and the chemistry lab is on the counter. Great place to stop catch up, eat, work and support their ministry.

    Anna K.

    Always am pleased with my visits here! To come with friends for a book discussion or by yourself to work on some things over the weekend, it's the perfect environment for so many things. They have both small and long tables for small or large groups. Staff is always friendly and the drinks/food are great. This peach burrata toast was a delightful, summery treat!

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    Carter D.

    Cute place. Limited menu on food, with high prices, and takes a while to get, but was delicious and fresh ingredients. The drinks were quick, beautiful, and delicious! The place was busy with people and spacious enough to hold everyone without feeling cramped. I'll be back for sure when in the area!

    Eggnog Latte, Mint Mocha Latte, Carmel Latte
    Sal S.

    Stopped in to grab some coffee and food after our workout and I love every time we come in the place is decorated so nicely. The baristas are so friendly and helpful as well when it comes to my fiancées gluten sensitivity. The food is absolutely delicious and I highly recommend stopping in for a quick cup of coffee and a snack.

    Iced vanilla latte, 16 oz
    em o.

    Making the rounds on coffee shops, the next stop on my list was Porchlight Coffee. I ordered a 16 oz iced vanilla latte. Price was cool at $5.50, which is what I typically expect to pay at most places. The latte was great - nice balance of the espresso with just the right amount of vanilla. Chef's kiss. 10/10 Ambiance: light, bright, spacious, with plants in the windows. I showed up two hours before close, and I was able to find a table near an outlet. Music has a bit of an indie folk vibe. I like that I see an ethnically diverse crowd. I was able to park in the lot next to the cafe. I appreciate that. First time here, won't be the last time. I definitely plan on arriving earlier than later so I can get some good work time in. There also seems to be a meeting room with a dry erase board, where folks can gather and close the doors. I don't do meetings but if I did, this is good to know. Caveat: this cafe has more of a "community gathering" vibe than a "work from home" vibe so unless you are sitting at a table near the walls, you won't have access to an outlet. To maximize your visit, charge your laptop at home if you plan on working here for a few hours. Anyways, come on through. I know I will.

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    We always enjoy the coffee and atmosphere at this hidden gem. Sometimes it can be too busy to get a seat but we chance it anyway.

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    Really love this place, it's perfect for sitting in. The coffee and pastries are amazing!

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    We stopped by for breakfast and coffee. Awesome place! Delicious breakfast sandwiches. Very happy we came here.

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    Great people running the place, nice environment, and solid coffee. A very cozy and contemporary feel for Akron.

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    I was in the area and this place caught my eye because of its cute, full of character exterior. The…read moreBake Shop in Ghent is tucked away and has a wonderful front and side patio/porch to sit on which really made the vibe great. I got in there about 30 minutes before closing so they were pretty cleared out of stuff and they mentioned how they stop serving lunch/sandwhiches 30 minutes before closing so just a heads up on that. The service was great and the two ladies behind the counter were friendly and helpful. It appeared that some of their refrigerated items may be bought for sale and not baked in house but all their baked goods in that case were made by them and had a large selection of baked goods from breads, biscotti, bars, tarts, cakes, and more. it also looks like they offer made to order/custom cakes so that is pretty cool! Although not pictured, we tried several macarons and they had a subtle flavor, nothing overpowering which was nice. We also tried their mini tarts in lemon and cherry, as well as their apple crumble in phyllo dough. This was interesting and I have never seen it wrapped in phyllo dough. We also tried the carrot cake which after unpacking it, I do not believe it was made in house as it was part of the other refrigerated goods. Everything was light and pretty tasty. I would give this place a try if you are in the area as it has a lot of charm and variety of goods so I am sure you can find something you will enjoy!

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