What a truly beautiful cup of coffee. If I lived less than…read morethree hours away, this would be my daily ritual. The coffee is exceptional, the atmosphere cozy and inviting, and the kind of place that lingers in your memory Highly recommend.

This coffee shop, not only has a nice coffee selection with an easy to read menu, but has one of…read morethe largest non-caffeine offerings I've seen so far! So many unique teas to choose from. Also these were some of the nicest employees I've come across in a long time. Definitely noteworthy. My drink was very good, and I grabbed a pastry that I couldn't resist. It was a rhubarb danish, and it was so so good! I was pleasantly surprised that it was as tasty as it looked. They also had a table with lots of fliers for current events & community engagement things happening around Akron. The shop itself has plenty of seating, and even tables outside. If you're on the towpath, it's a nice place to stop in after a walk/run. Overall rating: 4.7/5 stars

I've been here a couple of times and honestly have never been blown away. The quality of the…read morecoffee is good, don't get me wrong, and they make their own almond milk which I appreciate. Inside is small so I have never stayed, always opting to get my drinks to go. Today the barista was very standoffish...perhaps she was just having a bad day but it left me with a not so great impression. The drinks are also a bit pricey and they charge a 3% convenience fee for card payments. Not a bad spot, but not my personal favorite.

I tend to be a milk w/ a side of coffee (latte) person but even the coffee, solo, here is fabulous!…read moreAnd yes, that makes the lattes supreme...

This coffee is phenomenal! My favorites are the Sumatran and the Ethiopian. Always enjoy…read morediscussions with Johnna and Elizabeth.

Pearl Coffee Company is a staple coffee wholesale and supply company that has served Akron, Ohio…read moreand abroad for over 100 years. I discovered Pearl a few years ago through word of mouth and my employer where Pearl Coffee was sold and served. This is a review of my personal visits to their place of business on Broadway. In the last 5 months I've bought a pound of coffee every several weeks. I usually showed up on a weekday shortly before closing. I've tried a single origin Ethiopian, their Pumpkin Spice blend, and their Diana Blend. For my experience purchasing coffee and asking about available coffee it seems Pearl primarily roasts medium to dark coffees. The Diana Blend is their lightest roast. I usually drink single origin light roasts from microroasters and their Diana Blend is more like a medium roast. The Diana Blend is a really enjoyable blend and it's no wonder it is their best selling. It's consistently good as well. I think they have over 30 different coffees, from Pumpkin Spice to single origins from Ethiopia. I like the variety. Whole bean and ground coffee available. They also sell syrups, some tea bags and other season items. Buying at their Broadway location is easy and simple. When I first visited I didn't know what I wanted and they were able to offer me a couple coffees based on my preferences. I've stuck with the Diana Blend because it's good and right now it's $7.50 a pound. I believe you can order ahead and pick up at the store. I've seen orders sitting out. The staff are very nice and friendly. Walking into the store is like walking back into history with the pictures and newspapers clippings on the walls telling the history of Pearl Coffee and the old coffee equipment on display. Their connection to the local community and relationship with their patrons is evidenced by the many pictures of their patrons on the walls. Their is also a little section in the back with other coffee decorative items, I believe. I sort of remember wandering back there while waiting. Try some coffee from Pearl Coffee. I recommend their Diana Blend.

Love this place. We've lived in Akron for a little over a year and I don't know how we haven't been…read morehere yet. We had cold brew and an iced caramel latte. Both were awesome. We also had avocado toast with an egg - great too! The inside is an old yet modern vibe. It's cozy and welcoming. Service was great - the barista was welcoming and helpful with the menu. We'll be back.

I had never been to the Porchlight before. Upon entering, I was not greeted, and stood trying to…read morefigure out how to order. No one acknowledged me. After ordering my food, part of it was brought to me by a young lady. I thanked her. She just stared at me saying nothing. When she brought the second part of my food, I thanked her again. Once again she stared at me, almost glaring saying nothing in response. I order the egg soufflé sandwich on sourdough. Though well plated, the sandwich was quite dry. The atmosphere is the cafe is the only reason I gave 2 stars. It is beautifully decorated and clean. However, the poor service left such a bad taste in my mouth that I will not be returning.

Super cute coffee shop. Friendly staff. Fast service. Good location. Definitely stop in here if…read moreyou're in the area.

Fantastic coffee spot with great quality coffee, baked goods and condiments. It was packed on a…read moreSaturday morning with a bustling, energetic vibe. Staff were super attentive and friendly. Highly recommend and will be back soon! Check out the custom lattes! I only got a standard americano but will definitely be back to try some of them!

What a find. Bringing kitty home from procedure at the cat company and needed some coffee. Went…read moreinto this adorable place and picked up two pastries. Best in a long long time. Pleasant service, amazing pull apart and cranberry orange scone. Coffee was above average. Glad I don't live closer to this fabulous place. The cupcakes were also talking to me but I resisted that one

Cardinal coffee and cakes has been on my list for a while now as I love trying out new cafes and…read morebakeshops. This place is ADORABLE. It has so much charm to it. The people are incredibly friendly, not only the workers but everyone who was there which shows the audience this cafe attracts. It was awesome to see the wide arrangement of drink options from hot to cold to energy infused drinks with Red Bull. They also had a TON of house baked goods. Scones, muffins, cinnamon rolls, strudels and more. They even have lots of various breads to choose from and cakes! They have inside and outside seating which is charming and simple. The food is great and the drinks are high quality and refreshing. The cinnamon rolls warmed up in the microwave were probably some of the best I've ever eaten.The cream cheese frosting is to die for as well as the strawberry rhubarb filling (I need a jar of it). Muffins are SO MOIST and great texture/flavors. I also really liked that by the cash register they had some pre wrapped baked goods that were slightly discounted meaning they were probably leftovers from the previous day or what not so I like that they do not waste! Overall, if you are in the area or a short drive away please stop in and you won't regret it!

This is a newer coffee shop, so when I went there wasn't much signage - but it was still easy to…read morefind. They have a very nice interior. The one word that comes to mind is cute! The workers were so nice. They have a rewards stamp card for their drinks. I also asked about their pastries - and they have a rotating menu (the options aren't always the same). So if you see a sweet you like you should get it! My latte was okay. Not bad, and not the best one I've had. But so many other things about this place make up for it (at least for me). I want to go back and try some of their bakery items, they looked soooo tasty. Overall rating: 4.6/5 stars

I was excited to check out this newer coffee shop and am glad I finally did! The inside is…read morewelcoming and looked nice for hanging out. Unfortunately I was just on a quick break from work so I couldn't stay this time but there were a fair number of patrons seated at the tables inside. They have a full lunch menu that looked great too! I just ordered a coffee this time. I was going to go for a latte but a $1.35 upcharge for nondairy milk is a bit exorbitant for me. That said I would definitely go back for lunch or to try one of their delectable looking pastries!