Blue Rooster Bakehouse - Oberlin, Ohio Driving through…read moreOberlin, I was looking for a good cup of coffee and decided to stop in at Blue Rooster Bakehouse. The menu is written on a chalkboard, and there's a display case showing off all their fresh pastries and treats. I was hoping for something savory, and the barista mentioned the only option was a cheese croissant. It wasn't shaped like a traditional croissant, but the dough was flaky and buttery, filled with jalapeño and cream cheese, and finished with a sprinkle of salt on top -- surprisingly delicious. I ordered a Doppio, which I later learned is a double shot of espresso. It was strong, smooth, and paired perfectly with my pastry. I also picked up a slice of gluten-free banana bread for my husband. They had about four gluten-free/vegan options available, and everything looked freshly baked. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the space itself was cozy, seating around 15 people. However, accessibility could be an issue -- the narrow layout and tight walkway would make it difficult for anyone using a wheelchair to navigate. My total came to around $12, which felt reasonable for a specialty coffee and baked goods treat. Overall, it's a charming little spot with quality coffee and friendly service -- a place I'd return to when I'm in the area and want to splurge a little.

Wow. The difficulty…read morein a place like this lies in the narrowing down and decision making on what to get. If I could, I would have gotten one of everything. We finally settled on oatmeal cookie (man it's so good), fig/goat cheese/pear pastry, berry pastry, americano, and a chai latte with oat milk. We had a blast eating outdoors at the picnic bench, nice breeze even on an August morning! If we're ever in town again, this will be our Go To spot for sure.

Cute underground shop that has tons of space! It is beautifully decorated with several seating…read moreareas throughout. The menu says they have gluten free but they do not at this location. The barista said we have to go to their other location around the corner for gluten free treats. That was a bummer. Our drinks were out fast. I had the equivalent of a London Fog, it was good but lacked lavender. My husband enjoyed his chai and said it was "spicy." Cute place, kind staff.

WORTH A TRIP JUST FOR THIS! The local is an UNDERGROUND coffee and tea bar in downtown Oberlin…read more Sister to the beloved Slow Train cafe, this little cave of wonders has a similar menu with a VERY different vibe. Cozy and refreshing, a great place to grab your caffeine fix and get some work done! Cave vibes with timeless furnishings an staff that keep things simple, moving swiftly and with grace to get you a hot (or cold) cup of whatever you like to get you back to the grindstone, quickly and well equipped! As for my espresso - temped correctly with bright acidity at the front, finishing smooth with notes of tart cherry, dark chocolate and molasses. Will come back to hide in a book or do breathing exercises.

Love the drinks, love the food and the atmosphere. I would say if the service was more consistent…read moreit would be 5 star but other than that its great. Service depends on who is working and if its friendly and efficient or slow and transactional. My go tos are the special frappes and the alani drinks! They did soup/bread bowls and those were so delicious. My favorite was the charcuterie box on the girls night, such a wonderful variety to share and have a great time in the cute coffee shop they have. (Bonus for the cute little kids area where my 2 and 4 year old like to hang)

Beef cooler! If you…read moreare looking for ground beef to steaks and everything in between they have a great selection in store you can pop in and purchase from the freezer. If you want a larger selection just call ahead and they can have what you need.

Floral Fox is the best quality coffee in the area! Anytime I can swing by her location, whether is…read moreit in her shop, or she is traveling in her adorable coffee trailer, I'm there! The flavors are unique and the baristas are so friendly and love a good chat while they whip up your order. Floral Fox is the best!

Truly the best coffee on the west side. The Salted Fox and seasonal specials are always amazing…read more High quality coffee wayyy better than Dunkin or Starbucks.

Went inside to order food and eat. Line moved very slow. Good was also slow to make. Asked for a…read moreBig Mac no cheese and a plain double cheese burger. They messed up the cheese burger by adding all the ingredients. Had to wait for them to remake it. They appeared very lost on the floor. They forgot who the remake sandwich goes to so they left it there until we asked for it. By the time I ate my sandwich it was barely warm since we eat together. No employees were smiling or happy with their customer interaction. As a side note, weird that the handicap stall in the ladies restroom has you reaching way over your head for toilet paper. Some may not be able to reach. There's a McDonald's everywhere. Skip this one and go to the next.

I ordered 40 nuggets and received no sauce, then when I asked about it they said "I can't give you…read moremore sauce", when I received none in the first place.

Been wanting to try floral Fox for quite some time. I know they're usually located in a bit of an…read moreindustrial garage area off of Route 60 in Vermilion. But the reputation was solid and we were lucky enough to catch them at the farmers market in Vermilion on a Saturday. The menu was fairly extensive, as you can see in the photos. The service was prompt, friendly and conversational. We were actually glad we arrived early because we were pretty sure that that particular vendor was going to be busy during the market. In fact, some of the other vendors were thrilled that they were there as well. Their trailer/food truck was nicely decorated, and their menus were clean and simple to understand. The final product was amazing. I ordered a toasted coconut mocha iced. My wife ordered a salted caramel latte iced. Both were provided by the barista through an alternate window at the back of the trailer in a quick manner and we were on our way. I definitely plan on visiting them in their default location along route 60 behind the Dollar General.

Ice cream machine works!…read more After driving to several McDonald's that told us they did not have ice cream. My kids were thrilled when this one did. Tried the new strawberry shortcake flurry. Could have used more topping but it was good. The kids also loved the apple fritter.

Don't drink the milkshakes. They are awful. They need to turn on the ice cream machine for at least…read morean hour prior to using it or it will be like milk. Used to work at an ice cream soft serve shop. My money was returned.

Cute coffee shop! I…read morestopped in on a Friday morning to try out this cute spot. The place is inviting with several types of seating areas and beautiful plants. I am not a coffee or tea drinker but they do have a great selection of refreshers and smoothies. I tired the orange and cream refresher and it was tasty. I also tried the avocado toast and it was delicious. The bread was fresh and a great amount of toppings. Worth a stop for a quick break.

The Sko has been there for me through thick and thin. Pop night, Britney blaring - it was there. On…read morenights when I craved drama and the sight of drunk sweaty bodies, making out in packs - it was there. On nights when I craved butt rock - it was there. On nights when I wanted to just hang and play casual pool- it was there. Stumbling in after fourth meal; a good dose of quarter beers was always the perfect serenade or secret recipe for a useful break from studying. I miss the days when the DJ was never too cool to play your requested song. I miss PBR. I miss smelling like it after some guy, in attempting to score, doused it all over me. I miss scoring beer as a freshman. Of being a senior and scoring it for the under 21's., I miss losing a million and half things at the sko. I miss the townies, that would purposely bump into you. I miss the cage. I miss the Ricks, the Johns, and the Brads. I miss seeing half naked people crammed into the Sko, corsets, and thigh-highs in abundance. I miss it all. The hang-overs, the spills, the come-ons, and the hook-ups. The Sko is also home to some of the best concerts I have seen in awhile. It hosted amazing acts and for stellar prices- that still have me kicking myself as I throw out 20 dollars to see Eek a Mouse or the Black Keys here in SF. It's an Oberlin landmark.

I really liked this lounge/club venue right on Oberlin campus. I was lucky enough to be in town…read morefor the "Gender Fabulous" event. The 'Sco is located in the Wilder Student Union basement. And the club's official name is The Dionysus Disco but everyone calls it the 'Sco, and when I first got here, I was rather confused. It has a nice bar, with many wooden stools, and gives you the best view of the stage (this club isn't very big, so even if you sit by the bar, you have a great view of the stage). I got here rather early (an hour before the show started), and was able to loiter by the bar, have a few beers, and chat with the locals. They have 3 beers on tap: PBR, Great Lakes Dortnunder, and Rogue Dead Guy Ale. Since I didn't know if I would be back in this neck of the woods again, I tried the GLD, and did not regret it. Beer the way I like it: on tap, light, flavourful! But what really impressed me was the $1 PBR. You really can't top that price! They also had a huge selection of bottled beers, and also big beers including Avery The Reverend. I had a sip and wow it had a great hopping aftertaste and a 10% ABV. Needless to say, by the end of the night. my friends were pretty drunk. If I had gone to college here, I would be a barfly at the 'Sco! http://www.averybrewing.com/ http://www.oberlin.edu/stuorg/sco/home.html