I've been here a couple of times and honestly have never been blown away. The quality of the…read morecoffee is good, don't get me wrong, and they make their own almond milk which I appreciate. Inside is small so I have never stayed, always opting to get my drinks to go. Today the barista was very standoffish...perhaps she was just having a bad day but it left me with a not so great impression. The drinks are also a bit pricey and they charge a 3% convenience fee for card payments. Not a bad spot, but not my personal favorite.

I tend to be a milk w/ a side of coffee (latte) person but even the coffee, solo, here is fabulous!…read moreAnd yes, that makes the lattes supreme...

A little difficult to find behind the church and Parking is limited in winter but it's a good find…read more Coffee flights are a great idea and I love the pistachio latte. Lots of seating and very clean! My only con was I ordered a scrambled egg sandwich and the eggs were dry and flat almost fried. But service was friendly and fairly quick with as busy as they were

I got the CDC Sizzle and the seasonal Cherry Blossom Mocha. I really liked the richeness of the…read morechocolate and coffee. The lady taking our order was friendly and the food came out pretty much right after the drinks did. The roads to the parking lot were destroyed so just beware, obviously not the coffee shops fault but something to keep in mind. Inside was clean and nice. Felt higher end nothing overly noticeable. Nice place would go to again

They're open for both breakfast and lunch with a menu that contains plenty of food and beverage…read moreitems - classics, unique creations, and seasonal items too! The interior is warm and inviting with plenty of tables and cozy spots to sit. During my visit, I was intrigued by their Apple Crisp Matcha which was both refreshing while maintaining fall vibes. But my snack stole the show! Their Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal was 10/10 and I have been thinking of it ever since. I can't wait to go back and try one of their coffees and a breakfast sandwich!

HANDS DOWN BEST LOCAL COFFEE SHOP IN AKRON! Daniel and his team are absolutely fantastic! Joseph is…read morea Barista Grand Wizard behind the counter! Do not sleep on their Breakfast Sandwich, it's PHENOMENAL! Awesome vibes with lot's of great energy in the dining area. Give them a try you won't regret it, tell them Kryptonite Keith recommended you to come. BOOM!!!!

This Starbucks is in the middle of campus, which has its pros and cons. I usually stop by here in…read morethe mornings before teaching, and it is quiet between 7am-8am. If you get there around 8:30am or 9:00am, however, forget it! Crazy lines, and orders get immensely backed up. Typically Starbucks fare. However, since it is a campus location, when they run out of products towards the end of the year/holiday, that's it. Keep that in mind if you're looking for your favorite muffin! Also - they don't take all rewards/coupons there. I'm a gold card member, and my rewards on my card don't work there. Something to think about before visiting if that was your intent!

Yes, it's Starbucks. But after a good experience here yesterday, I'm going to go ahead and review…read moreit. Let me be clear - I didn't even order a drink here, so this review is just about the atmosphere. I was here to interview a high school senior who applied to my alma mater, and since he worked after school at UAkron, we decided to meet here. Parking - if you're not a student, not great. I managed to snag a metered spot (1 hour max) outside the union, but there weren't many of those. The Starbucks was also a little hard to find - it's all the way at the end of the union. Wifi - even nonstudents can access the UAkron guest network. However, I found it to be really slow, and it kept kicking me off so I had to reload a lot of pages. Not ideal, but since most people here are students...not a huge issue. However - the space is laid out great. There's ample chairs, ranging from standard hard plastic cafe chairs to armchairs to leather chairs. As a bonus, some chairs have cupholders and a little swing-out writing/laptop surface: perfect for studying, reading, taking notes, using your computer, etc. There's a really good amount of tables too: this place was clearly designed with a large student population in mind. The staff was being helpful to other groups, helping some UAkron organization set up at their tables. Anyway, well done Starbucks/designers of the union!

I stopped in for a beverage while I was working in the area. I ordered an Iced Snickers and it was…read morefantastic. Good customer service and fun vintage atmosphere. I will definitely stop in again the next time I'm in the area. If you're a coffee person and love local coffee shops like I do, this is just the place for you to stop and get that Java fix your craving.

Friendly, attentive and respectful service. Great coffee and…read moreambiance. Friendly people in line

This is a newer coffee shop, so when I went there wasn't much signage - but it was still easy to…read morefind. They have a very nice interior. The one word that comes to mind is cute! The workers were so nice. They have a rewards stamp card for their drinks. I also asked about their pastries - and they have a rotating menu (the options aren't always the same). So if you see a sweet you like you should get it! My latte was okay. Not bad, and not the best one I've had. But so many other things about this place make up for it (at least for me). I want to go back and try some of their bakery items, they looked soooo tasty. Overall rating: 4.6/5 stars

I was excited to check out this newer coffee shop and am glad I finally did! The inside is…read morewelcoming and looked nice for hanging out. Unfortunately I was just on a quick break from work so I couldn't stay this time but there were a fair number of patrons seated at the tables inside. They have a full lunch menu that looked great too! I just ordered a coffee this time. I was going to go for a latte but a $1.35 upcharge for nondairy milk is a bit exorbitant for me. That said I would definitely go back for lunch or to try one of their delectable looking pastries!

This coffee is phenomenal! My favorites are the Sumatran and the Ethiopian. Always enjoy…read morediscussions with Johnna and Elizabeth.

Pearl Coffee Company is a staple coffee wholesale and supply company that has served Akron, Ohio…read moreand abroad for over 100 years. I discovered Pearl a few years ago through word of mouth and my employer where Pearl Coffee was sold and served. This is a review of my personal visits to their place of business on Broadway. In the last 5 months I've bought a pound of coffee every several weeks. I usually showed up on a weekday shortly before closing. I've tried a single origin Ethiopian, their Pumpkin Spice blend, and their Diana Blend. For my experience purchasing coffee and asking about available coffee it seems Pearl primarily roasts medium to dark coffees. The Diana Blend is their lightest roast. I usually drink single origin light roasts from microroasters and their Diana Blend is more like a medium roast. The Diana Blend is a really enjoyable blend and it's no wonder it is their best selling. It's consistently good as well. I think they have over 30 different coffees, from Pumpkin Spice to single origins from Ethiopia. I like the variety. Whole bean and ground coffee available. They also sell syrups, some tea bags and other season items. Buying at their Broadway location is easy and simple. When I first visited I didn't know what I wanted and they were able to offer me a couple coffees based on my preferences. I've stuck with the Diana Blend because it's good and right now it's $7.50 a pound. I believe you can order ahead and pick up at the store. I've seen orders sitting out. The staff are very nice and friendly. Walking into the store is like walking back into history with the pictures and newspapers clippings on the walls telling the history of Pearl Coffee and the old coffee equipment on display. Their connection to the local community and relationship with their patrons is evidenced by the many pictures of their patrons on the walls. Their is also a little section in the back with other coffee decorative items, I believe. I sort of remember wandering back there while waiting. Try some coffee from Pearl Coffee. I recommend their Diana Blend.