Collage Coffee in Grove City is one of those rare spots that immediately makes you feel like youâve stepped into a cozy little corner of someoneâs well-lived-in, well-loved dream. The atmosphere is intentionalâwarm, not just in temperature but in tone. Exposed brick, natural wood, soft lighting, and that subtle buzz of good conversation and quiet productivity. Itâs the kind of place where time slows down just enough to make space for reflection, connection, or a deep exhale.
I ordered a latte, and it came exactly the way a latte shouldâbalanced, smooth, not overly sweet, but not bitter either. You could tell the espresso had been pulled with care, and the milk was properly steamed: microfoam, not froth. It was the kind of latte you sip slowly, partly because itâs hot, but mostly because you want to make it last.
And then the sourdough coffee cakeâwow. Thatâs not a word I use lightly when it comes to baked goods. You expect a certain tang with sourdough, but this one leaned into it perfectly without being overpowering. The texture was spot-onâmoist, not crumbly, and just the right amount of sweetness to pair with the richness of the latte.
Collage Coffee isnât just another coffee shop. Itâs a place with a pulse. Warm. Inviting. And worth coming back to....
   Read moreStopped here on a road trip.
I got a Gouda morning sandwich, house coffee, black, and a strawberry blonde latte. The latte was very good. Not overly sweet like some places make the flavored lattes nowadays. The coffee was divine. I sure wish I had found out what it was before I drove away. The breakfast sandwich was great. Nice and melty but not too hot to eat right away.
My dogs were in the car so I couldnât stay long, which was a bummer as Iâd like toâve had time to see all the artworks.
Barista was sweet and chatty, which, as I often mention in reviews, is so welcome when Iâve been driving alone for days.
Pretty little cafe with unique decor. Airy bright and comfy cozy all at once. If I lived here Iâd be in...
   Read moreOn the way back from a conference in Rochester, and I searched for a craft-coffee brewer, and boy did we find it! Never had turned off I-79 to drive into Grove City, but followed the web search and found Ethiopian beans roasted not 50â from where the barista ground them for a pour over (âThis late in the day we only do Americanos or pour oversâ . . . the right answer!). Brilliant! Bright, clear, herbaceous with just enough tannins to keep things tidy, and then a surprise of blueberry florals at the end. Great conversation about how to not lose heat in the brewing rig from funnel to thermos to cup. These folks know and love what they are doing....
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