5 Best Cafes in Downtown, Akron OH
Updated 29 September 2026 · 31 cafes in Downtown, Akron OH considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five cafes in and around Downtown Akron OH for coffee, breakfast or a sandwich lunch. It helps locals, students and visitors choose a place to meet, work or grab something quick. The ranking uses Google ratings weighted by how many people left one, drawn from 31 qualifying businesses. Hours vary a lot, and some close by mid-afternoon or on weekends, so each entry lists them along with what reviewers mention.
#1
Diamond Deli
★ 4.9 (1,506 Google reviews)Deli
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A deli at 378 S Main St, open weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm and closed on Saturday and Sunday. Reviewers mention corned beef sandwiches in three sizes, a Reuben with crispy toast and plenty of meat, matzo soup with a full chicken broth and carrot cake. They also describe a fun atmosphere with loud music in line. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed.
Best for: Weekday deli sandwich lunch
- Address
- 378 S Main St, Akron, OH 44311, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–3 pm; Mon 9 am–3 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–3 pm; Tue 9 am–3 pm; Wed 9 am–3 pm
#2
Bent Tree Coffee Roasters
★ 4.9 (434 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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A coffee shop and roaster at 313 N Water St in Kent, open daily with hours until 7 pm on weekdays. Reviewers mention a maple cinnamon breakfast latte, a coconut cloud matcha with house cold foam, a lavender latte and bags of freshly roasted beans. Pastries, bagels, cake pops and macarons also come up. Google lists outdoor seating, vegan options and good for working on a laptop.
Best for: Fresh-roasted coffee and specialty lattes
- Address
- 313 N Water St, Kent, OH 44240, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–7 pm; Mon 7 am–7 pm; Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun 8 am–6 pm; Thu 7 am–7 pm; Tue 7 am–7 pm; Wed 7 am–7 pm
#3
Artisan Coffee
★ 4.8 (1,276 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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A coffee shop at 662 S Canton Rd, open from 6:30 am to 9 pm on weekdays and closed on Sunday. Reviewers mention house-made syrups and pastries, organic coffee, a cortado, an apricot almond scone, matcha and gluten-free options. They describe many seating choices and a busy Saturday morning crowd. Google lists a fireplace, live music, a private dining room and good for laptop work.
Best for: Long work sessions with coffee
- Address
- 662 S Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44312, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–9 pm; Mon 6:30 am–9 pm; Sat 7:30 am–8 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 6:30 am–9 pm; Tue 6:30 am–9 pm; Wed 6:30 am–9 pm
#4
Porchlight Coffee Co.
★ 4.9 (356 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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A coffee shop at 798 Grant St, open from 7 am daily except Sunday, closing at 3 or 4 pm. Reviewers mention avocado toast with egg, a breakfast burrito, a large breakfast plate, an iced vanilla latte and a cortado. They also point to gluten-free options, warm lighting and plenty of seating for working. Full wheelchair access is listed on Google.
Best for: Breakfast plates and gluten-free options
- Address
- 798 Grant St, Akron, OH 44311, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–4 pm; Mon 7 am–3 pm; Sat 7 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–3 pm; Tue 7 am–3 pm; Wed 7 am–3 pm
#5
Portal West Coffee
★ 4.9 (348 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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A coffee shop at 1690 Merriman Rd, open until 3 pm every day and from 6:30 am on weekdays. Reviewers mention live plants, soft lighting and comfortable seating, plus a carefully made matcha, a blueberry lavender matcha, lattes and cortados. Cinnamon rolls from a local baker also come up. Reviewers say the staff take time to chat. Full wheelchair access is listed.
Best for: Matcha and a relaxed morning
- Address
- 1690 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44313, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–3 pm; Mon 8 am–3 pm; Sat 8 am–3 pm; Sun 8 am–3 pm; Thu 6:30 am–3 pm; Tue 6:30 am–3 pm; Wed 6:30 am–3 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 31 cafes in Downtown, Akron OH with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Artisan Coffee opens at 6:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Diamond Deli ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 1,506 reviews. Bent Tree Coffee Roasters is second at 4.9 from 434 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Akron OH are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Artisan Coffee, at 9 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Bent Tree Coffee Roasters $1–10; Artisan Coffee $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Bent Tree Coffee Roasters and Artisan Coffee.
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