The Local Coffee and Tea

Had the cinnamon latte with oatmilk - it was smooth. Glad to find that it was not overly sweet --…read morewell balanced with the taste of coffee, the creaminess of the oat, and the hints of cinnamon. The place was abuzz with students. There were some seating outside as well. The service was efficient..

I went on a Saturday morning and ordered a vanilla cold-brew. The line was long which isn't a big…read moredeal, however the clerk was pretty rude. No hellos, no thank yous, no indication our transaction was over. The wait was a little long for a cold brew but it was busy so again, no big deal. But they never called my name for the drink. I had to approach the counter and ask. When I got my drink, it was nearly white. The little coffee flavor in it was bitter and little else. And no vanilla. I virtually never get refunds on food, I used to be in food service for a long time. But this was a big disappointment and I didn't feel like I got what I paid for. I love Oberlin and had hoped I found a new "spot." This probably won't be it.

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Slow Train Cafe: oat milk honey cinnamon latte

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Blue Rooster Bakehouse

4.3(65 reviews)

0.0 mi

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.

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Vanilla and lemon cake

Floral Fox Coffee

5.0(2 reviews)

5.6 mi

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.

Outstanding service. Great coffee!!! I was so excited to see this option available to me at…read more Blossom Amphitheater. Thank you so much for being there!!!!

Salted Fox Latte

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The Lucky Penny Cafe

4.6(11 reviews)

5.9 mi

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.

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October 2025 seasonal specials

Gibson's Food Mart & Bakery

3.9(116 reviews)

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A shop that's been newsworthy (for winning a large amount of money from the neighboring college in…read morea lawsuit); the only evidence of its conflict I found was the sign saying that shoplifters would be prosecuted. I selected some products, paid for them, and then left without incident. The vibe is very Midwestern, and the sweets on display had a buttery note like much of what I've found throughout the region. Other people came and went after I left. A selection of ice cream was on sale as well (I couldn't tell what the source of the ice cream was). The back of the shop is more of a convenience store, with a selection of snacks, beverages, and a few household items. The chocolate cream pastry, as well as some chocolate covered candy canes and an oreo, delivered the sort of simple pleasure one might expect.

If Miss Havisham ran a grocery, it'd be Gibson's. They specialize in decay and sadness.read more

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Bistro Bella Luna

3.8(25 reviews)

Food was good, service was great,, it was for my birthday, and mid-afternoon, no alcohol available…read moreso I was grateful the other 2 people for our party couldn't make it. Nice place for lunch though

Good food and attentive staff…read more After walking around and discovering this place we decided to give them a try one night. It was a Friday and there was only one other table seated. The guy who sat us down got us drinks right away and helped us decide what to order. We had the Caesar salad that was fresh and delicious. Chicken parmigiana was good. Salmon was also good. Overall great portion size. The chocolate torte was very rich and satisfying. Overall great experience. We will have to come back to try the brunch menu.

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McDonald's

1.8(24 reviews)

0.4 mi

They refused to make us our breakfast order even though we paid for it before they stopped serving…read morebreakfast. once i paid you money, at that point my food is owed to me and i expect it to be made at that time....not when i arrive. if you have to be standing in the store before 10:30 then you should not allow people to order breakfast on the mobile app right up until 10:30. it is completely idiotic to be allowed to order breakfast at 10:15 on the app and then be turned away because you arrived at 10:31

Dreadful. After years went back to Oberlin's McDonald's for a Crispy Chicken sandwich. The pickles…read morelooked like they came from a landfill. The chicken patty was probably a 3-day "sleepover" in the store. The bun? Completely burned. Where is the quality control for franchises?

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Made perfect the first time!

Kim's Grocery & Carryout

4.0(48 reviews)

We were ecstatic to find this convenience store AND that they had a counter with yummy korean…read moredishes. We got one lunch stew (kimchi ramen, rice, japchae) and one spicy pork combo (comes with veggie dumplings (6) and miso soup) We were in heaven eating this up and we grabbed mango soda, chrysanthemum tea, ramune, ginseng drink to wash it down. So delicious.

Excellent food. Very friendly employees. Fun to peruse the grocery while waiting for my takeout…read moreorder.