Absolutely incredible little place. The owners and staff are great, the products1from homemade chai…read moreand vegan whipped cream to locally sourced and wild cocktails are amazing. The space is really cool as well-indoor and outdoor open year round.

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.

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.

Qamaria started off as a small place in Hillyard and then became bigger in Lewis Center, Ohio, and…read morenow it looks really calm and pretty too, they have a big painting of a girl from Yemeni, they did a good job on the artwork/decoration. In the LC location the place is really big, so you can probably have like 10-17 peopke there. And in that location, they did have games, until people ripped the cards and treated the games like trash, so they took the games out. The service is really good, they won't forget a single thing on your order, and they are very nice to the customers, always. I have tried a lot of things in Qamaria, like their drinks, snacks, etc. So my favorite drink from Qamaria is the Pistachio latte, that is SO DELICIOUS, and for refreshers I would say the Mango Dragonfruit. If you don't want that much dragonfruit in your drink they will give you more mango, it just depends on which employee you ask. For food, I recommend the honeycomb bread, milk cake (any flavor you get will be good) and the Nutella cheesecake (they sometimes have it sometimes they don't.) It usually takes about 10-15 minutes, depending on how much food/drinks you get. DEFENITLEY RECOMMEND THE FOOD AND DRINKS I SAID!

Was in the area and wanted to try this out. Place was pretty empty just a few customers seated and…read more1 person in line. There was only 1 team member taking orders and making the drinks. I could hear team members talking in the back but not sure if they were clocked in. Lots of options to choose from such as traditional hot teas but also seasonal iced or blended favorites. A carrot cake matcha sounded tempting but I went with the famous pistachio latte. The drink was good, not too sweet and has a great pistachio flavor. The team member was kind who made my drink. I'm not sure if it was because of the time of day but the pastry case looked bare. Not very tempting to order out of. My biggest issue during my visit was the cleanliness. A few tables I passed by were sticky and the trash can was full and needed to be cleared. The worse part was ants traveling from the inside to the opening of the trash can. This made me wonder how often the counter/kitchen was cleaned. Makes me hesitate to come back to visit 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.

Walking into this coffee shop you know you've walked into a place that is diverse and welcoming…read more The front is small but there are multiple other rooms as you walk to the back. They have books, crayons, colored pencils, and other items to use while you're there. My friend and I went to the very back room and set up the watercolor paint for 6 hours in Saturday morning and did not feel like we had to leave because it was too busy or the staff was hovering. Very relaxing. I had the make your own breakfast sandwich with croissant, medium cooked egg, sriracha aioli, and bacon. The croissant itself was really floppy but it had good flavor. I had 2 coffee drinks within the 6 hours. First I had the honey latte with oat milk and then the americano. I have to say that both seemed rather weak in coffee flavor. The latte was more milk than coffee forward and the americano needed another shot maybe. I was disappointed in the drinks. My friend had 2 different tea drinks and enjoyed those a lot. I would return but I'd change up my coffee drinks.

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.

First of all, customer service is SO great here! We had an adorable woman help us at the drive thru…read morewho was knowledgeable and helpful in answering our coffee questions and made suggestions. I can't wait to go back when I'm in Ashland again!

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 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 .

I like being able to buy some things in bulk and this is a great place to do that. I like the range…read moreof selections. And almost always find something new to try, most recently those Unreal coconut bars. The one issue I have with BJ's is those annoying beeping robots. I seriously cut my shopping trip short because as someone who can be sensitive to sounds and constant disruptions, I couldn't take more than a few minutes of it. Maybe next time I'll bring and wear headphones. It's maddening. I give it a 3 because of that beeping robot. Otherwise it would be a 4.

A buddy dragged me into BJ's Wholesale Club -- and as a loyal Costco guy, I went in skeptical. You…read moreknow, like switching from Pepsi to Coke just to "see what happens." Turns out... I kinda liked it. First thing I noticed? The brand war: Costco's a Duracell household, BJ's rolls with Energizer. Do I need to know that? Absolutely not. Did I immediately start judging my battery loyalty? 100%. BJ's feels more like a "wholesale meets grocery store" hybrid -- smaller quantities, but still solid deals. I appreciated being able to buy one normal-sized ketchup bottle instead of a gallon drum. Prices were surprisingly competitive, and in a few cases, even beat my local grocery and Amazon. Sure, the selection isn't as massive as Costco, and the store footprint feels tighter, but that's part of the charm. It's like wholesale shopping without needing a forklift or a second mortgage. Verdict: Still a Costco guy at heart, but BJ's earned my respect -- and maybe a spot on my errand rotation.