Things to do along I-75 N/S to and from the Detroit area (1 of 2) I had to spend a few days in the Detroit area and I-75, featured in black and white on Eminem's excellent Super Bowl commercial, is the route on which I'd be driving. I have become increasingly tired of Starbucks, but less so of other chain coffeehouses. That said, I always seek out the independent coffeehouses. Mostly, I was sold on the name (Rustbelt) of this coffeehouse in Downtown Toledo, just a few blocks from the small cluster of downtown mid-rises. Inside, it has the open floor plan with exposed ceilings up above, which works very well here and fits the industrial Rust Belt mood. The seating options were to my liking: big butcher block type tables meant to be shared, smaller tables, and upholstered seating with coffee tables. I wish I could have stayed at Rustbelt longer. It was a warm and humid summer day and I had an iced tea and a pastry. The items were tasty. The pricing was fair and the service was unremarkable, but did lean toward being good natured. Parking is available right in front along the street, should you want to keep an eye on your car. That said, I couldn't get a read on the location ... it seemed that there were other eateries and bars nearby, so maybe that meant it was okay. Also, I couldn't figure out where the customer base came from. Usually, bohemian coffeehouses have bohemian enclaves nearby where the bohemian people live. I didn't see any, or maybe I didn't look long enough. I couldn't imagine them being suburbanites. Lastly, I believe I've always seen Rust Belt spelled as two words. If they want to stylize this and go with one word, that's their prerogative. So, what you have here at Rustbelt Coffee are good tea/coffee with pastries to choose from, fair prices, decent service, and a spacious open interior plan where the climate control system was working very well. That sounds like 4 stars to me. read more

Rustbelt Coffee - When it comes to coffee and tea, places with interior environments like this are exactly where I want to be. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Space is bright and spacious 4/5 Parking ample street and a small 20 car spot 5/5 Staff friendly and knowledgeable 4/5 Speed 4/5 Tl;dr I'd return here over others in the area. Went to Maddox and Bella for 8 (says it opens at 8 on sat but had a sign on the door saying they'd open at 9). Rust belt is less than 5 mins away. Glad I went. read more

Rustbelt Coffee - Flat white + donut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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I'm giving 4 stars for the coffee, but I would give them 2 stars for the event space experience. First on the regular Rustbelt Experience: the coffee is great, the price is right on point with every other independent on coffee shop in the area. It's a very cool vibe, the staff are friendly, the space has an industrial unique feel. I would definitely come here for coffee, a meeting, or to hang with friends. As an an event space for rent 1-2 stars. When I write an event space, I don't expect to be catered to or to have an assigned event, space attendant, but at the very least they could remove the garbage and offered to help arrange tables and chairs, etc. If I pay for an event space, I don't think our guests should have to take out the garbage. We rented on a very busy Saturday morning, we had zero accommodation day of. It was weird to even ask for ice or for water for our drink table. The space is VERY dark. The large windows likely provide a lot of natural light, but one thing about Ohio winters... They are short on sunshine! The overhead industrial lights are high into the ceiling, which is black. And with black walls on top of the black ceiling, it is literally dark. Luckily, with our thing we had candles everywhere. They need a little more lighting options, including some Laura layups or closer spaced and lower hanging overhead lights. Had I known about their deplorable religious/political/non-humanitarian stance. I don't think I would've even walked in the door. I can tell you I won't be walking back in. read more

Rustbelt Coffee - menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

While I was never able to step foot into Rustbelt myself, I greatly enjoyed their iced chai while I was staying in Toledo. My mom brought me back several and I must say, it was the best chai I've had in years. The perfect balance of sweetness, spices, and black tea, and just enough almond milk to make it creamy. I wish they were in New Orleans so I could get one every day! read more

Rustbelt Coffee - Iced chai w almond milk. Top tier! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Rustbelt is a perfect place to spend a lunch break or business meeting downtown! The service is very quick and all of the baristas are very friendly. I like that their menu is simple and the seasonal options always provide something to look forward to! read more

Rustbelt Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

I lived in Seattle for 20+ years and this place reminds me of the coffee culture in the late 1990s to early 2000s. Great place to hang out w friends, by yourself and people watch, business meeting, do you school work, or simply have a cup of Joe. I discovered it on my first trip to Toledo and I have gone back everytime I come back. It my coffee place in Ohio. read more

I stopped in at Rustbelt while downtown for work one afternoon. I ordered a latte & it was delicious. The service was friendly and I liked that they offer self-serve water. That would be especially great if you were working there all afternoon. The ambiance was nice & I will definitely return. read more

Delicious bagels at a reasonable price- I got an everything bagel with cream cheese and my Bride got a vanilla cinnamon bagel with cream cheese. We really enjoyed them- and I'm kind of a bagel snob. The sign in the window says "Proudly Serving Actual Coffee," and they are. I asked for "a regular coffee," and got what they call "the Workshop." Which is a cup of coffee as smooth and dark as Barry White's vocals. Bride got a tea latte made with English Breakfast tea for maximum caffeine. She described it as "delicious- lightly sweet but not cloyingly so." Altogether with tax it was $14 and change. Well worth it! I'm definitely planning to come back while we're in town. read more

Rustbelt Coffee - Workshop and an everything bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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Great coffee in a great in a refurbished rust belt setting. Their large latte comes with a generous 4 shots. Got a Russian tea cake make this an annual stop on the way to up north Michigan. read more

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Love the Smokestack brew! I was cutting through Toledo and found Rustbelt Coffee on Yelp! so wanted to try it out. They unfortunately had their heat knock off in sub-freezing temps but the staff remained optimistic to stay open and keep the customers happy. Service was really kind and my breakfast Sammy/coffee were out pretty quickly. I enjoyed my vanilla smokestack so much, I forgot it was cold! read more

This place was walking distance from our AirBnB, so we stopped in. Great vibe, friendly staff, and fantastic coffee! Will definitley stop in again next time we're in town. read more

One of my favorite coffee shops in Toledo is RustBelt, which I visit several times a month. It is always quiet and clean, and the service is very fast! In December, I tried their Christmas menu, and it was delicious. Surprisingly, even with all the marshmallows, it wasn't too sweet, which was lovely! read more

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What a fabulous coffee shop. I definitely didn't expect to find a spot like this in Toledo. Clearly the joke is on me. After parking my car in their private lot, I walked in and was shocked to find a community hub. Not only did they have the option to pay for a coworking space in the back, but it was filled with people. Whether they were there catching up with old friends or to get some work done, it was obvious if you lived in town this is where you would go. After taking a look at the drink menu and scanning their behind-the-counter treats, I landed on a vanilla latte with soy milk and an everything bagel. The service was spot on and friendly. It didn't take long for both of my items to be prepared and from there, I popped a squat, and got to work. I sat at a community table that had a ton of electrical outlets. Thank you for that! The wifi didn't have a password and worked pretty well. There's no doubt that I would come back for the coffee AND the atmosphere. And will likely do so as I travel to Detroit for work every now and again. I can confidently say that Rustbelt deserves five stars all the way. read more

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I want to like this place. Nice vibe, good seating, but man the espresso is harsh. The barista clearly knows latte art so I'm assuming he knows how to pull shots properly, which points to either the espresso itself or grinder settings or machine maintenance? I don't know, I just know I wouldn't order another espresso drink from here. read more

Expresso is super bitter, Iv tried a few different lattes but never find it drinkable... read more

Rustbelt Coffee - Cinnamon churro latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

You could either sit with the quiet kids (adults) or sit with the rowdy ones. In other words, there's a quieter work space in the back of Rustbelt, lol. I enjoy both sides whenever I visit, and depending on the reason for my visits. I love the ambience of Rustbelt and the friendliness of their staff. There's motivational quotes on the walls of their quiet workspace is amazing! The caffeinated beverages are amazing! I My seasonal "go to" bev is their coffee flights to sample their new drinks. read more

Rustbelt Coffee - Seasonal coffee flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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I typically avoid this place because of my own politics (Rustbelt is directly connected to an anti-gay, anti-choice church), but a friend invited me to meet him recently and I never pass up a chance to have some coffee! While I prefer the coffee from the nearby, super cute, Maddie & Bella, I have to say the espresso and iced tea I ordered at Rustbelt were both delicious! And the staff was super friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere really is killer too, and offers a lot of instagramable moments. In this new "work from home" world we live in, Rustbelt offers some really killer opportunities to grab a table and get some work done. The wi-fi is fast, there are a ton of seating arrangements for your meetings, and they even have a few more private areas if you need that. It is a thoughtfully designed space, with a ton of space for crowds, and since there are currently no other co-working spaces in downtown Toledo, this is really a great choice if you need to get out of your home-office. Will I be back? Probably not! But if you're ok with Rustbelt's politics, or like many that eat Chik-Fil-A you just chose to turn a blind eye when it comes to food and drink, definitely check this spot out! read more

Rustbelt Coffee - Espresso on ice and an iced tea I enjoyed on August 19th, as I did some work on my iPad. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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Service was great, employees were extremely nice and the interior itself is well done. The coffee is average and pricy for what it is. $7.50 for a specialty latte with oat milk is more expensive than other local shops. read more

Wanted to stop for a caffeine break on the way up to Michigan. Found this one close to the highway. They have their own parking lot but there's also parallel parking. Not that busy the day after Thanksgiving. Then again, the place was gonna close for the day in a few minutes. I ordered a seasonal drink. Cappuccino with cardamom? Can't remember. And my sister got a cortado that had a flannel syrup? Can't recall either but it was interesting! It's very open with tall ceilings. Lots of natural light too! Espresso shots are pulled for about 30 seconds. Still pretty light in taste, in my opinion! I don't mind coming back! read more

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Cool digs. Drip coffee is good! Spacious, ample seating of different kinds (bar height, long couches, long communal table, two tops, four tops, etc.) Wi-Fi is fast. read more

1) aesthetics 5 stars 2) location 4 stars 3) coffee 5 stars 4) Macha 3.5 stars (poorly stirred) Has rental space for business conferences, which is really nice and the whole place is an experience just to be in read more

Cool place with the best cappuccino I've ever had. The decor incorporates rustic reminders of Toledo's past. The staff were very friendly and served everything with a smile. Great variety of patrons. read more

On my coffee quest I stopped by. Parking was easy. It's a large space with space to have meetings or maybe a party. It looks like more of a conference room space. No gluten free items but the coffee was really good. I got a snickerdoodle oat milk latte. It was actually really good. read more

Rustbelt Coffee - Snickerdoodle oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Such a beautiful coffee shop. Great drinks, snack options, beautiful seating area with larger workspace in the back (with free wifi and parking). What more could you ask for?! One of my favorite places to study or work when I'm in town. read more

Rustbelt Coffee - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

I had to say, Russell coffee is really good, especially in the downtown core of Toledo, I love the service they're really friendly really knowledgeable and care about the customer I really like the ambience. It belongs to a church. So you do have a lot of students and a lot of people that are young professionals coming here . I do like the coffee has variety of different things from different single origins, I discovered this place while ago and I love coming here just for a quiet place for a coffee and just some commodity with the baristas . If you're looking for quality cup of joe. I will refer you to this place there are roasters in Toledo. I didn't realise while back to Toledo is a coffee city . But there's to be discovered every city that you walk into I said that coffee is the bread of life in a city . so I travel to I have to go for coffee to experience the city and culture and what represents . Even though Toledo is a border town towards Michigan . I tend to see a lot of mix of people from Michigan to Ohio . So why am I ranting about that? Because it's just you running into someone you might meet and you have a good conversation with a cup of coffee then you have a good experience then you can come back to his place. read more

This place is pretty hip! I had some time to kill between the museum and hotel check in, so I came here to rest and relax for a bit, and I'm glad I did. Walking in, the place was pretty lively and jammin for a Friday afternoon. They have quite a few coffee selections, along with very light snacks. Like muffins and some cake stuff. So, don't go in here hungry! I didn't want a coffee, so I got a tea instead, and sat down to do some internet stuff for a while and chill out before I went to the hotel. Staff here is hilarious, fun and knowledgeable. Plus, the insides pretty darn cool. Open seating, so be prepared to make some new friends! prices are fair for what you get, and really, this place is a gem. Very down to earth people. My kind of crowd. read more

Wow what a find...huge coffeehouse with really good food and tons of seating and cool vibe

An ice mint and lemon tea sounds so refreshing and an iced vanilla caramel latte. It's an office and coffee shop spot. They have a conference room out front for rental. They close promptly at 3pm today, seems early but whatever. Once again we are the only patrons here with masks on at all. The vanilla, caramel latte looks creamy and tasty. It's not bad. My mint tea and lemon tea isn't bad either, not much ice after it's cooled down, just very slightly cool is all. We got our drink orders with 7 minutes to spare before they closed. read more

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Cool place for coffee in downtown. My only complaint would be that their menu isn't up to date. They list size options in the store that are not available. Update the menu and it might be a 5 star. read more

Cute downtown coffee shop. The inside is really industrial and there's tons of seating. The cappuccino was perfect and the cherry/Almond scone was to die for! Perfect spot to get some coffee before the Toledo farmers market! read more

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My go to coffee spot in downtown! They have lots of seating options including a separate work corner. They have a room you can rent for conferences and meetings as well. Small but decent breakfast food options including breakfast sandwiches and bagels. The staff is super friendly and outgoing! read more

#mycurrentobsession No, seriously. I live in Cleveland (which has a ton of awesome coffee shops!) and this place in Toledo, Ohio has stolen my . Picture the perfect coffee shop in your mind - both open and light but also cozy. You can picture a small stage with a singer/guitarist fitting in perfectly (not sure if they ever have that but it's so "coffee shop"!). But while we were there it was quiet, with just enough coffee shop low-tone chatter to soothe you whether you're working or chilling. Just love the atmosphere here. Oh yeah! They serve coffee too ...I had 2 specialty drinks (about $4 each and worth it!). My dirty chai was so good! Good chai flavor and not too sweet, 2 shots of espresso and almond milk, mmmm... My second drink was one of their daily(?) specials, Rose latte - not too overwhelming rose and DEFINITELY not too sweet which I loved so much!! They have food but no gluten free options, which was disappointing for such an up and coming place. My hubby got an old fashioned donut which he seemed to enjoy very much. They also had cookies, muffins, and a couple different types of open-faced toast which looked pretty good. We rented the 419 room which is a quiet, private room. This conference room is gorgeous!! And the rental rate is reasonable $30/hr) Same aesthetic of the coffee shop with good acoustics. We filmed some documentary segments in there and it was 100% perfection. I would schedule any meetings, depositions or interviews here. Suggestions for the restaurant? 1. Get some gluten free options and coconut milk. Everything was so perfect- I can't wait until I can go back and chill! read more

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Excellent coffee! I came here on a Saturday morning and it was packed! A good sign that this place is good, but I was in a hurry and didn't have time to wait in the line, so I left and came back a couple hours later. It was worth the wait! The coffee was exceptional! I got an iced honey latte with vanilla and nutmeg! It was so smooth! I also got a three pack of protein bites and they were yummy! The price was not bad at all and they were huge! I also got a bottle of beet juice and it was wonderful! The barista was careful to make my coffee just as I asked for it! And the environment is so nice! I would like to come back next time I'm in Toledo and spend more time just relaxing there! read more

Awesome vibe and friendly staff. Cappuccino was great. I was in town for a tour and a large group of us came in and had a great experience. Fast wifi would be a huge addition. It's pretty dang slow. So, coming to get work done wish slow internet just made an overall amazing experience just a little frustrating. read more

Amazing coffee and cool atmosphere. Had the mid roast drip and tasted like a pour over. They offer a few vegan treats and the strawberry tart was delish. Also had a cinnamon donut that was likely a top 5 donut of all time for me. Cheers read more

We took a quick trip to Toledo to take care of some business ands stopped in before heading back to Detroit. The place is big, very cool vibe. I got a crushed espresso, and my wife got an ice tea. My crushed espresso was delicious, not too sweet. My wife's tea was very good as well. I recommend stopping in if you are in town read more

Only get to see this place in passing if I am coming in and out of Toledo, Ohio to visit family. When I do visit Rustbelt Coffee, I do get great and friendly service while checking their wares. Located on 119 N. Ontario St., the remodeled building the owners chose was remodeled to fit their non-profit funding to support local non-profits. They claim that 'We aspire to inspire creativity through the power of coffee.' and I think that is a accurate tagline. I say that because when you walk in people are working to create/build things. Conference calls, meet ups and everyone has a phone or laptop! I see them playing it safe during the pandemic and working to keep their staff and customers safe. I always get the cappuccino and a sweet treat to hope the road or while completing errands. And this place is pretty special! 5 stars! read more

Wow cool setting here in old downtown area refurb. My favorite type. Honey and Americano drink with side of Avacado Toast. REALLY GOOD.

Stopped in for coffee and tried two of the seasonal drinks, the snowball and spiced citrus. They were both good but the spiced citrus was the clear winner. The cinnamon vanilla bagel was good, but would be better if they had some flavored cream cheese. That being said their cream cheese is whipped which is awesome! I really don't understand why every place doesn't at least offer whipped, but that's a personal preference. The cranberry orange scone was delicious and definitely a repeat purchase. They also have spaces set up that you can rent out. I didn't get the details but the rooms look nice, so if you need a meeting space for an hour or so give them a call. The interior itself is nicely decorated. It's in an old warehouse building so it has the authentic look and it feels nice and open. read more

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Popped by here while passing through Toledo. The first four items I tried to order (based on the menu I had seen online), they didn't have. That was a big bummer. Fortunately, the items they did have were super tasty. The Americano I ordered was STIFF. I had to sip it like fine whiskey. At first, I didn't like it, but after I finished it about two hours later, I decided that I did like it. :) The breakfast bagel (without bacon) was very good. I do recommend that for sure. Beautiful space and nice counter staff. read more