Artisan Coffee — Restaurant in Akron

Ellet, Akron, Ohio, is privileged to have Artisan Coffee in town. Whoever designed everything that makes Artisan Coffee great knows Ellet and the people of Ellet well because it appeals to and can attract just about anyone here (yes, I live in Ellet). Large groups, students studying for exams, parents with kids, old friends meeting up, folks looking for an entertaining Friday night (the raised floor in the northeast corner of the coffee shop becomes a stage for musicians), couples looking for a casual and relaxing place to fellowship with other couples, (and even single people like me), etc. will find Artisan Coffee a gem of a place.

Every time I visit Artisan the locally made baked items tempt me. They, too, are a work of art. The rustic look and feel makes for a casual and calming environment. The staff are engaging, inviting, friendly, very hospitable and down to earth.

If you're a fan of coffee you'll love this place. Artisan uses a beautiful, and BIG, La Marzocco GB5 espresso machine and roasts their own beans an elegant Diedrich IR Series machine. Artisan knows coffee and takes great care into making good coffee, "because life is too short for bad coffee." I'm not much of a "specialty drinks" drinker but Artisan's Lavender Latte was the bomb!

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This is a neat little store and the staff was very helpful. They have a lot of really cool items. It would be nice if there were more space between things, though. The food is great. I was the to work and plugged in my laptop. The problem is that there was no indication that the outlet didn't work, and so my battery ran down. If an outlet doesn't work, they should mark it so people are aware and can plan their seating accordingly.

Still not enough outlets, but you've got to try the oatmeal with the pumpkin seeds and cacao nibs. Absolutely delicious and good portions!! I would definitely come back!

So I ordered today and was a couple minutes later than the pick-up time. The sandwich was missing from the order. The girl asked me for proof, which I felt they could've just looked at the order. It was only an issue since I left my phone in the car, and it was a bit chilly. I did go out to get my phone and showed her proof. By the time the sandwich was made and I got home with everything, the oatmeal was lukewarm. The oatmeal doesn't taste like it did last year as they don't put as much of the pumpkin sauce on it. There are definitely more cacao nibs, although I'd rather have the reverse with less nibs and more sauce. I'll still order the oatmeal in the future in hopes that they...

ETA (2022): Still one of the best places around for coffee and good food! They've expanded their menu and have gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options. The food is always fresh and delicious. I love their seasonal offerings!

My favourite drink is probably still their lavender latte but the caramel macchiato (made with their own caramel syrup!) is a close second.

My favourite coffee place! My husband and I just moved to the area, and I immediately started looking for a good coffee shop. Saw the awesome reviews for Artisan and the mention of gluten free products. I was sold! The staff here are always very friendly, and the coffee is delicious. They roast their own beans and you can check out the roaster when you order (it's clearly visible behind the counter). The food and baked goods are also excellent. I love their gluten free blueberry muffin, and my husband swears by their wraps. I'm here at least once a week to enjoy their lavender latte and just relax. Check out their beautiful mugs; handmade by a local potter. They are lovely! And it's just nice to hold a real mug in your hand instead of a takeout cup. I can't recommend this...