I have never been before. It was recommended by Katalina, a restaurant on the next block which I…read moreabsolutely LOVE by the way. I was in the mood for a great coffee or matcha before a long road trip and so I went over to it. They had ceremonial matcha so matcha it was....cannot do all that sugar. The Barista was exceptionally friendly and very informative. Love that he took the time to check if the match was truly ceremonial. He made the drink with quite some expertise using the traditional methods of whisking in a bowl. I added a touch of pistachio syrup just to make it a bit different for the ride. Tasting it was NOT a disappoint....it was DELICIOUS. The place had a lot of indoor seating and it is very bohemia-ish in the decor. They appear to really connect with the local community in their agenda as well. There were different programs you could be a part of. All around excellent....there is a lot a few food items to pick from but I dod not try any of those this time around. I would definitely return.

Love their quality of coffee and outside patio. Like the local made baked goods and always…read morefriendly staff

The Columbian Light roast was spectacular. I like the small batch roasts that are tailored to your…read moretaste. For me Whole bean is the way to go. Cant wait for this place to get up to full production. This is some of the best bean ive had in a while. I love.the decor .

I have to say, since day 1 of trying his coffee out.... I stepped back in time.... simple…read moreflavors... familiar smells... oh, and the memory of when I used to race Bmx.... he does his very best to make a cup of coffee that feels like, home. Simple.

Best coffee ever! We have had to switch to decaf and half-caf and Backroom decaf is hands-down the…read morebest decaf coffee I have ever tasted. I also like Backroom Biker's Blend and Breakfast Blend to mix with the decaf for my morning coffee. I have been purchasing at Hills Market for the past several years but recently I found their website online and that is so much more convenient that I buy it six bags at a time and have it shipped. Great job BackRoom!! Maureen B.

I tried their pistachio drink! Yummy!!! Friendly staff! Such a buzzing place with group of friends…read morehanging out...

Too many steps on wifi. Massive TVs installed in the middle…read moreare idiotic. Wobbly tables.

I really enjoyed going to Java central. The baristas were so kind and helpful in recommending…read moredrinks. I also thought the drinks were really fun and creative. I got the sugar plum latte with oatmilk and loved it. I am kind of picky about drinking coffee or lattes unless I make them myself (as a former barista ) but I really enjoyed it. I was also very happy to see there was a great amount of seating in the back and it was a cozy environment. I was able to have my drink, sit down and do some work! I am looking forward to visiting again!

We actually came for the entertainment. Sally and Simon were singing and playing acoustic…read moreinstruments. The little stage in the back was cozy and fun. Many people were there to be entertained. We ordered coffee and bottle water at the counter. Fun vibe at this venue. We will definitely come back.

An adorable coffeeshop that was (quite clearly) built into what used to be someone's house. This…read moreold-home vibe comes with small rooms, small doorways, and lots of little nooks and crannies that would be perfect for working. Worth noting: this business has religious overtones to it with multiple Christian decor items around it. PROS: -Love the upstairs area. Upstairs, there were two separate rooms with good seating areas. Both offered enough privacy to feel like you were having a "private" conversation at the coffeehouse and you felt far enough away from the people on their laptops to feel like you weren't disturbing them with your conversations. -While some of the furniture "appears" older and classic, they have nice upgrades. A full-wood table, for example, had outlets built into the table for laptops. -Really friendly staff. We didn't know what to get, but they were really patient with us. -Decent parking around. This is in the busier area of Hilliard, but it's off the beaten path enough that there's decent parking within a one block radius. Lots of free parking options if you're willing to walk a couple blocks too. I didn't look for a dedicated parking lot. -Mini sizes of drinks. Coffee Connections seems to sell a "Mini", a "Small", and a "Large". The Mini appears to be about the size of a couple of espressos, and it's adorable. I could see that being a great size for kids who want to "have coffee like my parents" in a matching cup. -Delicious coffee. I know it's a coffeeshop, but sometimes the vibe is almost as important as the actual product. Coffee Connections has a lovely, small-business vibe but they also have the yummy, sippable coffee to match. Latte was served piping hot, and it was a pleasure to sit and chat while waiting for it to cool down to drink. -Cute outdoor area. A door right off the order counter takes you to their outdoor seating area. Coffee shops with outdoor seating are hard to find, and this one even has beautiful lights strung up for you late-night coffee drinkers. It honestly feels like it'd be a super-cute date night spot in the evenings. CONS: -Built into an older home, Coffee Connections has smaller hallways and older flooring. Nothing seemed dangerous uneven, but if you need lots of space and flat flooring to maneuver, this may not be a good fit.

This place always is a home run. Came here because I…read morewanted to love my coffee and thats what you get from this location. A perfect cuppa! Service was friendly. Helped me figure out a good flavor combo and then quickly got me my coffee. Lots of seating both on the first and second floors. Its very cozy. If you havent been... you will enjoy it. For sure

This little place is tucked inside of the Lil Donut Factory…read more Coffee good. Mmmmm. *goes back to my coffee*

Great donuts. Coffee was magnificent, fresh, varieties. Not a sit-down place. Outside, it appears…read moreas a donut shop. Coffee Mess is tucked inside. Cool vibe.

The store was beautiful and the baristas were very friendly. However, I got the vanilla bean pour…read moreover and it was awful, I threw it away. My wife got the banana cream cold brew and she liked it. The cold foam was super thick and a little artificial tasting, but good enough. We've heard nothing but good things, so willing to give it a second try, but this visit was not it.

I've been to Goldberry twice, both during a short return trip to this small Ohio town where I grew…read moreup. It's a strange thing, rolling into a place brimming with memory. You find so much the same, seemingly caught in time, and other things have greatly changed. Goldberry is one of those "new to me" additions to Ashland, and every time I walk through its doors, I find myself grateful that it is a part of this town's growth and change. Brightly lit, warmly modern, with touches of wood, crisp white, and greenery, the shop holds ample space to gather together with friends or sit comfortably by oneself, sipping an espresso, cortado, or dirty chai with almond milk (my personal choice today) while people-watching or reading a book. Tall windows line the front of the building, looking out upon a bustling parking lot and side-street as multiple baristas efficiently work away behind the bar. Fresh donuts were being sold at a stand as I entered, along with bagged beans and a variety of other bottled/canned beverages. People sat outside, in groups around larger tables, or in more relaxed leather chairs, animatedly caught up in conversation. Goldberry feels like a true 'third place' in Ashland - not your home, not your workplace, but that third place where you go to meet friends, begin your day, or center yourself before stepping out into the world. It's fittingly named in that light, given that Goldberry is the warmly welcoming, hospitable, and wise woman in JRR Tolkien's work who offers comfort and guidance to questing hobbits, the beautiful and mysterious 'river-woman's daughter' who married the enigmatic Tom Bombadil, a man whose magic was older than time. This coffee shop is all of those things: welcoming, warm, bright, and more than a little magical, glowing like a water-washed jewel - or fairly-sourced coffee bean - in the midst of this ever-changing tiny mid-Ohio town. I'll be back.

I was super excited when I read an invitation on their website to stop by for a tour of their…read morefacility. Traveling east from Indianapolis to Akron, Ohio, I called Boston Stoker and asked if I could get a tour and the person on the line went out of her way to make some calls to make a visit possible for me. The employee who showed me around the roastery took a personal interest in getting to know me and my love for coffee and tailored the tour to my interests and level of knowledge. He didn't seemed rushed and was genuinely interested in sharing with me about Boston Stoker, like their history and what they have been doing in the specialty coffee world. To top off the visit with a wonderful display of souther hospitality he brewed me a pour over of a favorite coffee the team was drinking at the time and sent me off with a bunch of sweet stickers. Thanks Boston Stokers!!

A great place to go if you want fresh roasted coffee beans . And it makes it even better it's…read moreBoston Stoker Coffee. It also smells amazing inside while you pay to get your coffee .

Oh man, I've been hesitant to write this review...but only because I wanted to keep the BJs secret…read moreall to myself Having been a loyal Costco customer for forever I was super excited when we found a BJs in Ohio, especially since it holds some nostalgia for me growing up in the East Coast. So, I decided to downgrade my Costco membership and just split what I was spending between a regular membership for both. I'm so happy we did! Regardless of what Costco location you go to at any time of the day during any day of the week it's ridiculously busy. Well not BJs. It's clean, it's quiet, you aren't waiting 40+ minutes just to get gas or on line waiting to checkout. They have a wide variety of items, the meats/seafood are great quality and they have some awesome finds for great prices. We wen't right before the blizzard last week and I was so relieved that the parking lot wasn't completely full. It was a bit busier than normal inside, but nothing crazy. Now all they need to do is up their food court and I'd be willing to ditch the Costco membership completely

I hate this place. The store itself sucks. The gas station is ridiculously convoluted. They keep…read morecharging me for a service. I've canceled four times.