Front Porch Cafe

Perfect little treat! I had a voucher for a complimentary donut and it was just the right size…read more Friendly counter staff. Clean shop. Tasty donut. I went for the maple-bacon. I feel like that is a great go-to donut. Never lets me down. A few weeks ago I had taken a food tour in Pittsburgh and the tour guide knew the "soccer dad" who came up with the concept for the "little donut". Like many good things, it happened by accident. He bought a machine to make donuts and it had been sitting in his garage for awhile. One day he brought it to his kids' soccer game. Apparently it was missing a part and only made a small little miniature-sized donut. But lo and behold it was perfect for those soccer kids....and it took off! And expanded across the region. Good story and great product.

Amazing visit and experience. We don't have the option of mini donuts with all the topping where I…read morelive. Great idea! Staff was super super friendly and helped with choices. Only wish they had more coffee options, but may not be the business model.

Cute little box for a single donut

Donuts

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Donuts

Starbucks

3.2(14 reviews)

0.2 mi

This is my local Starbucks! The staff is absolutely the best! I go almost daily and they obviously…read moreknow me as a regular. The store is always neat and clean. My go to breakfast items is the Ham & Cheese Croissant. My favorite drink the a Venti Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew. Be patient Saturday mornings, they normally get slammed that day due to all the folks that visit our village on Saturdays.

NO STARS IF I COULD! This Starbucks does not like children/babies being babies. MOMS BOYCOTT!!! How…read moreawful to ask paying customer to leave because her baby is babbling while eating her cookie. Poor mom and baby! I will be telling all my friends to boycott

Pecan Cortado

Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha

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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

Wayside Cafe

4.8(4 reviews)

5.9 mi

So dope, definitely low key but incredible homemade food. The chicken sandwich is stellar and not…read moreto be missed.

I love this cafe! Everthing is fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly and offers suggestions if…read moreyou just aren't sure what your sweet tooth is craving. Kolache, cupcakes, muffins, cookies, don't even get me started on the baklava! Plenty of options on the coffee board too. Oh yeah, did I mention the custom cakes!

McDonald's

2.4(17 reviews)

0.2 mi

Waited 7 minutes at front for my mobile order, and no one came and helped me. Did not recieve my…read morecorrect order. Fries weren't that crispy but nuggets were solid This establishment needs to work on their customer needs and help their customers at register instead of staring

Best fast food restaurant in Hartville. Open early and later than any other fast food restaurants…read more They do get extremely busy at times like any fast food restaurant. They have great employees and they do a great job of making things right if there is a mishap with an order. I'm a local that's appreciative of our local McDonalds! It's usually my first stop each morning. Gotta love the BOGO Breakfast Sandwich on the McDonalds app.

Southern Style Sweet Tea

Sausage Egg Cheese Biscuit

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Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit

7 Brew Coffee

3.2(11 reviews)

6.0 mi

First time at a 7 Brew. We were so excited to try one. The young man taking our order did not care…read more He was not helpful. May have been having a bad day. We tried a sweet & salty & pink mermaid 7 fizz soda. Sweet & Salty was meh. Soda was ok. Sadly we weren't impressed. Doubtful we'll go back.

Our favorite!! We come at least once a week. And service is excellent. Highly recommend.read more

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Speedway

2.8(4 reviews)

0.1 mi

This Speedway is you average combination of gas station and convenience store. I remember when this…read morestore opened about forty years or so ago. It was a pretty cool thing for the tiny village of Hartville to have its first convenience store with gas pumps. The gas pump we had on our farm had just broken and my father wasn't inclined to have it repaired ("you boys can buy gas at the station like everyone else") so the timing was right. Speedway was the go to place for fuel since it was usually the most inexpensive in the area. Naturally we would buy snacks, drinks and basic supplies while we were at the store. This Speedway remains basically the same now as it was then however it has deteriorated some over the years. With two access points from and to busy West Maple Street the location is convenient. Their pumps dispense three octane grades of gasoline and diesel fuel as well. You can also exchange propane tanks for your grill or pick up some bags of ice. Cash or credit, the price is the same. The building appears well maintained but the outside grounds could be kept up a little better. The pavement could benefit from a resurface or at least a cleaning, there was a bit of debris evident on my visit. Inside the building is what you would expect at a modern day convenience store. There was plenty of product on the shelves but some empty shelf space as well. The restroom was well stocked but could have used a good cleaning. I no longer live in Ohio but when I'm in Hartville this Speedway is my usual fuel spot to gas up my vehicle. I appreciate how long this business has endured, they still provide a decent value. I rate them at a solid three stars, pretty decent but some room for improvement.

Was told by the cashier that I didn't have to come back to this speedway. I bought two Zyn's that…read morecame to 7.49 cents . I then asked for two more and the bill went to 18.96. I left, thought about it and decided to go back in and find out why. I immediately was told with attitude that I was not going to get a refund. She said the deal only works on the first two. So I said if that's the case why didn't you just ring them up separately? " because you didn't ask me to ring them up separately" she loudly exclaimed. I said this is the only speedway that does this, and she said 3 times " I guarantee it isn't and that I don't have to come back " Then she said I was trying to " fight " them. Apparently you can't question your bill anymore and if you do, apparently it was my responsibility to tell her how to do her job? Yeah, that would of went well ! The combination of the attitude, and speaking to me like a scolding parent, I guess I will take her message to me about not coming back as a gift.

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Meet Me At Irene's

4.1(71 reviews)

0.5 mi

Ordered two eggs over easy (not runny), bacon crispy, hash…read morebrowns (crispy) and two pieces of dry wheat toast. Eggs were almost completely cooked through, bacon was crisp and tasty, hash browns were obviously reheated and a little tough. Service was great and atmosphere is a diner which is fine with me.

Good breakfast!....all the food doesn't taste the same like many breakfast joints that fry…read moreeverything in the same grease, and it all tastes the same!

Rise and Shine

Veggie Omelette

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The "Big" Breakfast - 2 eggs scrambled, bacon, hashbrowns, sour dough toast, and a gravy biscuit.

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