Things to know before you go:
- Before heading out, call ahead or check venue websites for current hours. (Some bakeries are not open on Monday.)
- Pack a cooler. A great way to store your goodies.
- Take cash. If you stop at the Haymakers Farmers’ Market (Saturday stop). Some vendors only accept cash.
BRIMFIELD-KENT
BRIMFIELD BREAD OVEN
3956 OH-43 #2, Kent, OH 44240
(330) 474-7800 | brimfieldbreadoven.com
Organic grains and local ingredients. “Brimfield Bread Oven is a European style bakery in Brimfield Township, Ohio. Everything is made from scratch with simple ingredients, hand-shaped and baked in their oven.”
A few of our favorite selections: Chocolate Croissant, Sea Salt Focaccia, Baguettes, Cranberry Walnut Sourdough, seasonal pies and tarts, and the homey maple granola. Check their website for baking schedule.
295 S. Water St., Kent
(877) 632-6654 |www.insomniacookies.com
Warm cookies right from the oven. Grab one of their 12-packs and sample them all! You can also have your cookies with ice cream!
411 E. Main St., Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-9244 | www.kentbakery.com
Stahl’s is your old hometown bakery. This Kent staple has offering breads, cakes, cookies, pastries, and more since 1949. Get there early if you want the best selection.
KIRA’S SWEET BAKES IN THE VILLAGE
10698 Main Street, Mantua, OH 44255
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This bake shop serves breads, cakes, cookies, pies and more.
RAVENNA
Prospet St., Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 289-1999 | toptierpastry.com
Duffins (donut meets muffin), cinnamon rolls, sugar cookies, tarts, buckeyes, scones, fougasse, and more can be found lining the bakery cases at this pastry shoppe.
221 S. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 577-4222| facebook.com/sunshinecupcakesetc
CAFÉ’ & COFFEE SHOPS
46 South Aurora Rd., Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 954-8081 | www.evexiacafe.com
Evexia love tree nuts! And according to their menu, most of their items contain them. Vegan and gluten-free options are available. Their very berry smoothie is a delicious sweet combination of acai, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, banana, date, and yogurt. If there is one thing I would have you put on your “must try” list, its their pop tarts. Evexia’s menu also includes breakfast and lunch options.
8138 Water St, Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 977-7237 | https://www.cellardoorcoffeeco.com/
135 E. Erie St., Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-5522 | www.rootedinkent.com
Order a cup of coffee, and select a whoppie pie, oatmeal pie or a slice of cheesecake.
10675 S. Main St., Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 357-8044 | r44coffee.com
If you are looking to enjoying more than just coffee, Restoration 44 serves up delicious frozen mocha’s, Caramel Macchiato’s, frozen hot chocolate and more.
ICE CREAM & CUSTARD SHOPS
(Please note that some of our ice cream stops are seasonal.)
1321 W Main St, Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-2991 | stoddardsfrozencustard.com
Homemade, made daily, custard style ice cream is what you will find at Stoddard’s. For over 75 years Stoddard’s has been a local favorite for ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes, malts and more, . The “flavor of the day” is always posted online.
10870 OH-44, Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 274-2209 | mantuastationrx.com
Is there anything better than a made-to-order old-fashioned milkshake from a soda fountain ? We don’t think so. This charming actual drug store with its adorable caboose is the perfect stop to do a little shopping and sit down and enjoy one of the many creations offered at the soda parlor.
THE CHILLING STATION
10585 Main St., Mantua, OH 4425
chillingstation.net
Check website for ice cream flavors of the month.
9070 Cleveland-East Liverpool Rd., Streetsboro, OH 44241
(330) 626-2750 | mystricklands.com
Strickland’s has been making its rich frozen custard for the Akron and surrounding area since 1936. In a Turtle sundae or hot fudge brownie sundae, in a sugar cone or waffle cone, or made into a milkshake, Strickland’s frozen custard is sure to put a smile on your face.
POPCORN
138 E. Main St., Kent, OH 44240
(330) 678-1893 | shoppopped.com
Popped! is Portage County’s go to place for all things popcorn. Not only do they make delicious varieties of popcorn, they have specialty popcorn topped with chocolate and mixed with other sweet treats. May we suggest the Black Squirrel Crunch? They also sell a variety of chocolates.
“HAVE TO TRY” LOCAL DESSERTS
MIKE’S PLACE
1700 S Water St #4447, Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6501 |mikesplacerestaurant.com
SUSIE K’S CAFE & TEA ROOM
145 E, Main St., Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 296-3779 |facebook.com
SEASONAL FAVORITES
Open year-round – in downtown Kent on Franklin Ave. from April through November. Our Winter Season is indoors from December to March.
haymakermarket.com
Every Saturday morning, except holidays, the Haymakers Farmers’ Market host local vendors from around the area. You will find jams, sweet treats, fresh fruit and more. Bring a basket or a shopping bag to carry all your goodies back to the car.
STRAWBERRY SEASON
MONROE’S ORCHARD AND FARM MARKET
6313 Pioneer Trail, Hiram, OH 44234
(330) 569-7464 | monroesorchard.com
APPLE SEASON
BECKWITH ORCHARDS
1617 Lake Rockwell Road, Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673.6433 | beckwithorchards.com
Don’t forget to treat yourself to one of their seasonal fresh-baked pies!
MONROE’S ORCHARD AND FARM MARKET
6313 Pioneer Trail, Hiram, OH 44234
(330) 569-7464 | monroesorchard.com
GOODELL FAMILY FARM
10220 Peck Rd, Mantua, Ohio 44255
(330) 322-3725 | goodellfamilyfarm.com
Call ahead if you want to stop and purchase this Portage County favorite. Goodell’s delicious maple syrup is also sold at local stores and you can usually find them at the Saturday, Haymakers Farmers’ Market. You have not had real maple syrup until you have maple syrup harvested in Ohio. Your pancakes and French toast will thank you.
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