The best coffee roasters in Ohio
Ranked by real customers — rating weighted by review volume across 72,161 Google reviews. Only roasters with 25+ reviews qualify. Updated 2026.
#1 Coffee Emporium
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,122 reviews · Cincinnati, OH
Coffee shop with artisanal beans & loose-leaf teas for sipping on-site or takeaway, plus pastries.
“A nice place with a lot of choices. I really liked the White Chocolate Truffle Latte. They are very nice and they also have a lot of pastries that simple looked delicious. The Espr…” — Federico
#2 Grounds For Thought
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,399 reviews · Bowling Green, OH
Neighborhood coffee shop offering hand-roasted coffee, homemade pastries, ice cream & used books.
“When you picture a coffee shop in a college town, this one hits all of the high-points - books to read/purchase, many different tables, people engaged in all kinds of conversations…” — Angelo
#3 Artisan Coffee
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,263 reviews · Akron, OH
Coffee, tea, and baked goods served in a comfortable space with a fireplace, live music, and Wi-Fi.
“Found this local gem while visiting Akron. The pastries were the perfect complement to the delicious coffee. The shop was comfortable and the staff were welcoming. The chairs were …” — Kelly
#4 Stauf's Coffee Roasters
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,593 reviews · Columbus, OH
Relaxed cafe offering coffees from more than 20 countries, plus an extensive menu of teas.
“Pretty dope spot for coffee, reading, co-working, dating, people watching, and the romance of an old Columbus haunt. Awesome selection of beans and staff who is ready to serve, and…” — Justin
#5 Coffee Emporium
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,042 reviews · Cincinnati, OH
Coffee shop with artisanal beans & loose-leaf teas for sipping on-site or takeaway, plus pastries.
“A really cool space. Very busy but the staff was very friendly. My wait was short. The Italian roast was fantastic. Plenty of baked goods and other good things to eat. I did not or…” — Matthew
#6 The Roosevelt Coffeehouse
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,132 reviews · Columbus, OH
Cool, nonprofit coffeehouse with a charitable mission serving artisan-roasted espresso & pastries.
“We were looking for good, local, coffee shops on TikTok while we were in town. The Roosevelt Coffeehouse was one of many recommended, but upon visiting the website, the first state…” — Romanowski
#7 Relax, It’s Just Coffee
4.8 ★★★★★ 963 reviews · Mansfield, OH
Coffeehouse specializing in cappuccinos and lattes, plus a range of pastries and baked goods.
““Relax, It’s Just Coffee” is not just a catchy name; it’s a philosophy in this laid-back coffee shop that promises a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.” — Advocate
#8 Java Central Café and Roaster
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,285 reviews · Westerville, OH
Espresso drinks, smoothies & baked goods are served at this cozy place with local art & live music.
“Awesome coffee shop in downtown Westerville! Enjoyed a light roast pour over coffee and a breakfast sandwich on a Sunday. Seems like a really popular spot with lots of guests. Staf…” — Trung
#9 Stauf's Coffee Roasters
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,265 reviews · Columbus, OH
Relaxed cafe offering coffees from more than 20 countries, plus an extensive menu of teas.
“This Place was highly recommended to me for coffee, and it did not disappoint. I ended up trying the special of the month which was a peeps coffee. I worried it was going to be too…” — Aimée
#10 Upper Cup Coffee
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,049 reviews · Columbus, OH
House-roasted espressos & creative pours are the focus of this brick-walled cafe with sandwiches.
“The best coffee you're going to find in OTE! They roast their own coffee beans and have great options. The food is also really good too! To top it off the employees are super frien…” — Allen