A Slice of Simple Life at Pickwick Place - Bucyrus, Ohio…read more If you're road-tripping from Columbus to Lake Erie and craving a pause from the gas stations and fast food chains, make a detour to Pickwick Place in Bucyrus, Ohio. It's more than just a pit stop--it's a charming taste of Ohio's heartland, served up with a side of fresh jam and a blackberry lemonade slush. A Market Made for Food Lovers Pickwick's farmer's market is a celebration of all things local and delicious. Picture this: crates overflowing with vibrant, seasonal produce--ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, juicy peaches, and sweet corn picked that very morning. Alongside the produce, you'll find a bounty of locally made goods--jams and jellies in every flavor imaginable, homemade pickles, fresh-baked breads, and dressings that taste like something your grandma whipped up in her kitchen. And let's talk about the fry pies. If you know, you know. If you don't--these handheld pockets of flaky pastry filled with gooey fruit fillings are reason enough to turn off the highway. They're my personal favorite indulgence here. Good luck stopping at just one. The market also stocks frozen meats from a local butcher, so if you've got a cooler in the trunk, you can take a little taste of Pickwick home to your own grill. Handcrafted Charm in Every Corner Step into the second building and you're met with a world of homemade crafts and rustic decor. It's like walking into a Pinterest board come to life--wooden signs, hand-stitched items, seasonal decorations, and more. Whether you're looking for a cute centerpiece or just browsing for inspiration, you'll find something to warm your home and heart. A Garden of Sunshine Out by the greenhouse, nature puts on her Sunday best. When we visited, sunflowers, zinnias, and wildflowers painted the landscape in bold, beautiful color. And here's the best part--you can grab a jar and some cutters, stroll through the garden, and build your own bouquet of fresh-cut flowers. It's a peaceful, slow moment in the middle of your day--and it smells amazing, too. Sit. Sip. Savor. If you're feeling a little hungry (again), Pickwick's small café has you covered with sandwiches and comfort foods that are perfect for a quick but satisfying lunch. Pair your meal with one of their frozen slush drinks, like the tart and tangy apple cider or the refreshing blackberry lemonade--trust me, it hits the spot on a summer day. Whether you're stocking up on fresh goods, hunting for homemade treasures, or just craving a peaceful stroll through blooming flowers, Pickwick Place is a reminder to slow down and enjoy the simple things. So next time you're heading north to the lake, carve out a little time to pull off the road and experience this gem tucked away in Bucyrus. Take the Trip. Your next adventure is waiting--maybe with a fry pie in hand.

The Pickwick Place is a treasure! Hey, renovated, former…read morehorse stable featuring fresh produce, large market, artisan, gift, shop, and café. A must stop if you were in the area!

About the only good thing in Bucyrus. Pelican Coffee House is more than coffee. There's also…read morepastries and snacks. It also is a store with all kinds of knickknacks. You can find Amish furniture, among other things. Except for the coffee machines and the patrons, there's not much noise in here. Inside it's always very quiet. They had some soft music on the last time. For a place in a small town, it has a lot of choices. There's a long list of espresso flavors. A lot are made with chocolate. There's also ones that have caramel and vanilla. It's $3.75 for a small. They also have non dairy milks like almond, so good for them. I like the Mounds Bar. It's made with chocolate syrup and coconut. They also have some food. It's $1.75 for a bagel. They also have croissants and muffins. It has a convenient location. It's right on the town square. Parking is usually easy there.

It could be a really nice place, but it's gross the way your food tray is set on the counter in…read morefront of people ordering after you. I had a lady coughing on my drink while it set there waiting for my food and then she coughed when my food was set on the tray. They should use the end of the counter for food distribution but it's where the trash cans are within a few feet of food preparation

Walked in needing caffeine and something to eat. The oat milk latte was divine. So smooth and the…read moreperfect temperature. There are only baked goods. I was hoping for some protein. However, the orange chocolate scone and the chocolate fig cookie were delicious in a positive unexpected way! I highly recommend them

Came here to meet an old friend at 9 AM this past Saturday. While I was surprised that our…read morecoffee shop didn't open until nine with all the construction I guess that's understandable. We did have to stand in line and wait for our coffee, but the barista were working as quickly as they could in the service was fine. it was good in the seating in the room to the left was ample with a nice view of city news and Coney Island across the street where I used to go as a kid which was priceless

Best coffee/lattes in the area! Super friendly staff and great tasting coffee. They have pastries…read moreand ice cream as well. You must try this place. We will be back!

Great coffee spot with food on the corner of the downtown. They also have ice cream!read more

came here for a sit down with a friend. the menu was all over the place & didn't really have many…read moreoptions. sandwich came out warm. smoothie has little to no taste. salad was good but no go on the ranch, most likely store bought (has a synthetic taste). the service was alright, workers were nice but a little loud. has good size places to sit & chat.

When I was on my stroll in downtown Findlay I was looking for a coffee shop and stumbled upon this…read moreplace! Great place to get a coffee and chill! There is also food available! Very quaint place and excellent coffee!!

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.

Great bagels and coffee. Can get super busy but the vibe inside is unmatched. Super cozy and cute,…read morea great place to get work done or to meet friends.

I have to poop while writing this. It's a really really cool spot and a really really REALLY good…read moredrink :) we got stuff. Passion strawberry 16oz refresher so kawaii. That being said, I do have to poop. So. See ya on the next one cowpokes. Happy trails.

We visited Brewed Awakening while briefly visiting Vermilion. The drip coffee was served yourself…read moreand despite letting staff know we were staying we were given disposable cups. The drip coffee cup seemed to be foam. The coffee itself seemed weak. I am one of those people who prefer to drip coffee out of a mug. The coffee shop was busy and it is located in the downtown area. The coffee shop offered a decent amount of seating and activities for children. Our visit to Brewed Awakening was unremarkable.

Nickel and Bean has become a staple for my fiancé and I during his time in Mansfield. I'm so so…read moreglad we found this place they have some of the best lattes and pastries. An amazing egg sandwich as well! If you are near by it's a must!

Nickel and Bean continues to amaze me and draw me to AND make me stop the quaint village of…read moreLexington Ohio whenever I go thru it! Whelp yelp: Let me tell you... it is WORTH the stop. They have a private parking lot and a drive thru... however I recommend you dont drive thru. Nothing wrong with driving thru... its just the inside is so perfect and welcoming. They have friendly attentive staff and most of all, the way they present their baked goods and the quality of said baked goods is worth the steps inside. Everything is hand created there. Speaking of the food: The breakfast biscuit made on the herbed biscuit is a MUST get. If you don't get one and someone in your party does.. you "will" have food envy. Not even joking. It is that good. We surprised our friends at a dog show down the road ag the richland county fair with breakfast sandwiches and baked goods from Nickel and Bean and they multiple times brought up how good the sammie was. If you havent stopped in... go! Now!!!

Charming country cafe with a hearty and satisfying menu and friendly, helpful staff. The country…read moredecor is comfortable and bright, highlighted by the small local art and wares also offered for sale.

I didnt realize HOW far away this was from Columbus. It was definitely not close. By the time we…read moregot there for breakfast I was grumpy. I was getting hangry, for sure. But the owners of the cafe were so nice they quickly got me in a good mood. We ordered a breakfast bowl, avocado toast, scrambled eggs and a latte and a regular coffee. My husband enjoyed his breakfast bowl. My avocado toast was excellent. Scrambled egg was nicely cooked and it was affordable. The entire meal was maybe 18 bucks. Very affordable What is nice about this place is it really is community centric. Most everything they sell seems to be local or Ohio made. They open their space for book fairs, painting classes and I think live music if I remember correctly. I was impressed with just how nice the owners were and as I said I really liked my breakfast! Thanks Cardington Cafe!

Came here since we had some free drinks to redeem from our tour at Mount Vernon Nazarene…read moreuniversity. They had this location linked to the language pathology department. So we got to try three different drinks. Grayson was our server... He was super nice and helpful navigating us through the drink options. He even asked how our tour went at the university. The shop is super quaint & bustling w/ energetic students. Our chai tea latte was amazing. The mango lemonade was good & tart. I'm not a coffee drinker but the dirty chai tea was good. The bakery items looked awesome but we were too stuffed. Great little cafe!

The name suits the business....it really does feel happy when you walk in. Seemed to be a perfect…read moreplace for studying, meeting friends, and gathering over coffee and baked treats. Plenty of seating and two doors down from a lovely local bookstore.