Do you love cake, cookies, cupcakes, ice cream, pies, chocolate, chocolate topped popcorn, and sugary specialty coffee drinks? Then we have road trip for you! This self-guided tour of Portage County sweet spots is sure to make your sweet tooth happy.

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.
It all starts with a cup of this, a teaspoon of that and just grows from there.  You will find a wonderful selection of croissants, scones, muffins, cupcakes, cookies and more at our area bakery stops.

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.

DAISY POPS 
154 N. Water St., Kent, OH 44240
330.541.0908 | daisypops.com
INSOMNIA COOKIES
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!

STAHL’S BAKERY
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

TOP TIER PASTRY 
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.

SUNSHINE CUPCAKES ETC
221 S. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 577-4222| facebook.com/sunshinecupcakesetc

CAFÉ’ & COFFEE SHOPS

Local cafe’s and coffee shops are perfect stops to grab your favorite cup of Joe and treat yourself to one of their delicious bakery items.  Many of the bakery items, if not made on the premises,  come from local bakers.
Local cafe’s and coffee shops are perfect stops to grab your favorite cup of Joe and treat yourself to one of their delicious bakery items.  Many of the bakery items, if not made on the premises,  come from local bakers.
EVEXIA CAFE
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.

CELLAR DOOR COFFEE CO.
8138 Water St, Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 977-7237 | https://www.cellardoorcoffeeco.com/
BENT TREE COFFEE ROASTERS
313 N. Water St., Kent, OH 44240
(330) 474-7255 | benttreecoffee.com
SCRIBBLES COFFEE CO.
115 N. Water St., Kent, OH 44240
(330) 677-1479 | scribblescoffeecompany.com
TREE CITY COFFEE & PASTRY
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.

RESTORATION 44 COFFEE COMPANY
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

You know how it goes. You scream. I scream. We all scream for ice cream and custard too!.
(Please note that some of our ice cream stops are seasonal.)
FANTASY DELIGHT
21 N. Aurora Rd., Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 954-9365 |fantasydelighticecream.com
KATIE’S KORNER ICE CREAM
1412 S Water St, Kent, OH 44240
(330) 677-1999 | Facebook
STODDARD’S FROZEN CUSTARD
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.

MANTUA STATION DRUG CO.
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. 

VANCE’S CARRIAGE HOUSE CREAMERY 
252 W. Main St. Ravenna, OH 44266
vancescreamery.com/86-2/
STRICKLAND’S
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.

KATIE’S KORNER ICE CREAM
1431 State Route 43, Suffield, OH
330.790-3090 | Facebook

POPCORN

POPPED!
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

Fan favorite: Mama Houk’s Original Peanut Butter Pie

MIKE’S PLACE
1700 S Water St #4447, Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6501 |mikesplacerestaurant.com

Fan favorite: Banana Cream Cheesecake

 SUSIE K’S CAFE & TEA ROOM
145 E, Main St., Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 296-3779 |facebook.com

SEASONAL FAVORITES

HAYMAKERS FARMERS’ MARKET
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

MAPLE SEASON

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.

We hope you find Portage County’s “sweet side” a fun way to explore our county.  Don’t worry about the calories. We have three state parks that you can explore and walk off anything you may find is over your daily intake of calories.

Reach out if you are coming in from out of town and need a place to stay, or if you want to order one of our FREE visitor guides.