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Toledo-Area Independent Coffee Shops

Updated: Jan. 20, 2025

Pitch the boring, run-of-the-mill Folgers and wake up with a lil’ Toledo in your cup. Coffee is more than just an everyday routine; it can be the jolt that turns a challenging day into a successful, productive one. Whether you are looking for that essential morning fix or an afternoon pick-me-up, these local coffee shops have it all. From fair trade and locally roasted beans, to a full menu to satiate your hunger pangs, this coffee roundup includes the best of the best for a cup o’ local joe.

Black Kite Coffee

2499 Collingwood Blvd. | 419-720-5820.
7am-3pm Monday-Friday, 8am-2pm Saturday and Sunday.

Black Kite Coffee raises the bar when it comes to coffee and comfort food. The popular hangout now features a craft beer and cocktail menu in addition to their coffee bar items. Happily nestled in the Old West End, all of Black Kite’s food is made in-house, including their savory breakfast balls, bagel bombs and scones. Weekends often feature brunch specials and a packed house. Black Kite pours Flying Rhino Coffee.

BREW Coffee Bar

1440 Secor Rd. | 419-214-1804.
7am-8pm Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm Saturday-Sunday

BREW Coffee Bar has become a popular spot for students and the Toledo community. Their menu features espresso drinks and locally sourced bakery items. Brew serves Zingerman’s Coffee and Hartzler Dairy products.

Chandler Café

5648 Main St., Sylvania | 419-517-5088
8am-3pm Monday-Saturday, 9am-2pm Sunday.

Located inside the renovated downtown Sylvania Chandler building, Chandler Café is the perfect go-to lunch location. The café also has a full menu with sandwiches (like the Wildwood wrap), salads and pastries to pair with their coffee. Chandler Cafe serves Seattle’s Best Coffee.

Dragon’s Roost

909 S. McCord, Suite 4, Holland | 567-742-7226 | 12pm-10pm Tuesday-Saturday, 12pm-8pm Sunday
 
This coffee and game shop is located in Holland. Enjoy sipping delicious coffee while playing some of your favorite games. Follow their soccial media for special events happening throughout the month.
 

Earth Coffeehouse & Cafe

1447 N Summit St Suite D. | 7:30am – 7pm Monday – Friday. 10am – 4pm Saturday.

Offering sustainably sourced coffee, creative drinks, and a commitment to eco-conscious practices, Earth delivers more than just great coffee—it’s a place to connect and unwind. Visit their beautifully designed space and experience the perfect blend of flavor and community spirit.

The Flying Joe

2130 Preston Pkwy., Perrysburg | 419-931-0273.
6:30am-6pm Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm Saturday, 8am-6pm Sunday.

215 N. Summit St., Ste. C, Toledo. | 419-931-6992.
7am-2pm Monday-Friday.

Flying Joe keeps Levis Commons and downtown Toledo buzzing with their extensive coffee bar menu. The Levis Commons shop also features craft cocktails and beers that pair well with a lunchtime snack. Brunch is currently featured at the Levis Commons location bi-monthly on the weekends. Flying Joe uses Actual Coffee, Onyx Coffee, and Arps Dairy milk.

Flying Rhino

201 Morris, Suite G | 419-378-1798.
10am-4pm Wednesday-Thursday, 10am-6pm Friday

The producer of fine roasted coffee currently features curbside pickup. Customers can choose from a large selection of retail coffee and brewing equipment for pickup at its roastery on Morris Street in Toledo’s warehouse district or at the weekly Toledo Farmer’s Market. Flying Rhino serves their own house-roasted coffees.

Georgette’s Grounds & Gifts

311 Conant St., Maumee | 419-891-8888
8am-4pm Monday-Saturday.

More than coffee: Staff with developmental disabilities find purpose serving guests at Georgette’s, a mission-driven café in Uptown Maumee offering exceptional coffee, delicious food, event-ready platters, and a wholesale coffee line.

Grindhrs Coffee & Community

625 Adams St., Toledo | 419-214-0168
6:30am-6pm Monday-Friday. 8am-4pm Saturday. 8am-3pm Sunday.

Grindhrs Coffee & Community provides entertainment, hospitality and offers fresh brewed coffees and light snacks in an LGBTQ-friendly atmosphere, featuring products from Uncommon Coffee Brewers in West Michigan. Located at the corner of Adams and Erie, Grindhrs offers individual work space with a great view of the downtown scenery.

Iron Bean Coffee Company

25561 Fort Meigs Road, Unit E, Perrysburg | 518-641-9971 | 9am-3pm Monday-Friday

A Veteran husband and wife team created this coffee company. These artisanly roasted beans, roasted by U.S. Marine Corps veteran are sold both wholesale online and at the shop. 

Maddie & Bella Roasters

44 S. Saint Clair St. | 419-214-0822
7am-4pm Monday-Friday. 8am-4pm Saturday. 9am-2pm Sunday.

117 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg | 419-931-0082
7am-4pm Monday-Friday. 8am-4pm Saturday. 9am-2pm Sunday.

With two prime locations, Maddie & Bella has quickly become a popular spot for coffee and espresso drinks. Both shops feature a seasonal Toast Menu, with killer combinations like avocado, sea salt and hot pepper on All Crumbs Bakery bread. Maddie & Bella serve their own coffee brand, roasted in house, and Guernsey Dairy.

Plate 21

3664 Rugby Dr. | 419-385-2121.
7am-4pm Saturday-Sunday

Plate 21 has a great selection of fair trade organic coffee and teas, along with many other food and drink options. With fruit smoothies and frappes to a full menu of healthy food options including sandwiches, soups and salads (the kale salad is our favorite!), Plate 21 is the south-end spot to get your fix and features Madcap Coffee.

Rustbelt Coffee

119 N Ontario St. | 419-819-5988
7am-5pm Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Saturday.

Rustbelt offers a hearty selection of coffee, tea, espresso and much more with an even heartier attitude. They also have an excellent selection of rustic food favorites for folks looking for breakfast on the go.

SIP

3160 Markway Rd. | 419-407-5038
6:30am-8pm Monday-Friday. 7:30am-8pm Saturday and Sunday.

The Cricket West coffee shop features a large selection of bakery goods and espresso bar drinks. The shop’s late night hours are perfect for socializing after dark. SIP uses La Colombe coffee and Calder Dairy products.

Sip and Brew

1923 W Alexis Rd. | 419-464-7660
6:30am-3pm Monday-Friday. 8am-2pm Saturday.

Located on Alexis, Sip and Brew serves up delicious coffees, teas, lemonades and more. Or enjoy one of their delightful crepes or pastries. Follow their Facebook page for updated seasonal items.

Sweet Nate’s Coffee

27 Broadway St. | 419-270-0082
7am-3pm Monday – Friday. 9am-2pm Saturday.

This coffee food truck turned brick-and-mortar, Sweet Nate’s Coffee, has become a must-visit spot in Toledo! Known for its expertly crafted espresso drinks and specialty beverages, Sweet Nate’s brings the same charm and delicious offerings that made the food truck a local favorite. Stop by their cozy new space to enjoy a warm cup of coffee and a welcoming atmosphere.

 

 

Updated: Jan. 20, 2025

Pitch the boring, run-of-the-mill Folgers and wake up with a lil’ Toledo in your cup. Coffee is more than just an everyday routine; it can be the jolt that turns a challenging day into a successful, productive one. Whether you are looking for that essential morning fix or an afternoon pick-me-up, these local coffee shops have it all. From fair trade and locally roasted beans, to a full menu to satiate your hunger pangs, this coffee roundup includes the best of the best for a cup o’ local joe.

Black Kite Coffee

2499 Collingwood Blvd. | 419-720-5820.
7am-3pm Monday-Friday, 8am-2pm Saturday and Sunday.

Black Kite Coffee raises the bar when it comes to coffee and comfort food. The popular hangout now features a craft beer and cocktail menu in addition to their coffee bar items. Happily nestled in the Old West End, all of Black Kite’s food is made in-house, including their savory breakfast balls, bagel bombs and scones. Weekends often feature brunch specials and a packed house. Black Kite pours Flying Rhino Coffee.

BREW Coffee Bar

1440 Secor Rd. | 419-214-1804.
7am-8pm Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm Saturday-Sunday

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BREW Coffee Bar has become a popular spot for students and the Toledo community. Their menu features espresso drinks and locally sourced bakery items. Brew serves Zingerman’s Coffee and Hartzler Dairy products.

Chandler Café

5648 Main St., Sylvania | 419-517-5088
8am-3pm Monday-Saturday, 9am-2pm Sunday.

Located inside the renovated downtown Sylvania Chandler building, Chandler Café is the perfect go-to lunch location. The café also has a full menu with sandwiches (like the Wildwood wrap), salads and pastries to pair with their coffee. Chandler Cafe serves Seattle’s Best Coffee.

Dragon’s Roost

909 S. McCord, Suite 4, Holland | 567-742-7226 | 12pm-10pm Tuesday-Saturday, 12pm-8pm Sunday
 
This coffee and game shop is located in Holland. Enjoy sipping delicious coffee while playing some of your favorite games. Follow their soccial media for special events happening throughout the month.
 

Earth Coffeehouse & Cafe

1447 N Summit St Suite D. | 7:30am – 7pm Monday – Friday. 10am – 4pm Saturday.

Offering sustainably sourced coffee, creative drinks, and a commitment to eco-conscious practices, Earth delivers more than just great coffee—it’s a place to connect and unwind. Visit their beautifully designed space and experience the perfect blend of flavor and community spirit.

The Flying Joe

2130 Preston Pkwy., Perrysburg | 419-931-0273.
6:30am-6pm Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm Saturday, 8am-6pm Sunday.

215 N. Summit St., Ste. C, Toledo. | 419-931-6992.
7am-2pm Monday-Friday.

Flying Joe keeps Levis Commons and downtown Toledo buzzing with their extensive coffee bar menu. The Levis Commons shop also features craft cocktails and beers that pair well with a lunchtime snack. Brunch is currently featured at the Levis Commons location bi-monthly on the weekends. Flying Joe uses Actual Coffee, Onyx Coffee, and Arps Dairy milk.

Flying Rhino

201 Morris, Suite G | 419-378-1798.
10am-4pm Wednesday-Thursday, 10am-6pm Friday

The producer of fine roasted coffee currently features curbside pickup. Customers can choose from a large selection of retail coffee and brewing equipment for pickup at its roastery on Morris Street in Toledo’s warehouse district or at the weekly Toledo Farmer’s Market. Flying Rhino serves their own house-roasted coffees.

Georgette’s Grounds & Gifts

311 Conant St., Maumee | 419-891-8888
8am-4pm Monday-Saturday.

More than coffee: Staff with developmental disabilities find purpose serving guests at Georgette’s, a mission-driven café in Uptown Maumee offering exceptional coffee, delicious food, event-ready platters, and a wholesale coffee line.

Grindhrs Coffee & Community

625 Adams St., Toledo | 419-214-0168
6:30am-6pm Monday-Friday. 8am-4pm Saturday. 8am-3pm Sunday.

Grindhrs Coffee & Community provides entertainment, hospitality and offers fresh brewed coffees and light snacks in an LGBTQ-friendly atmosphere, featuring products from Uncommon Coffee Brewers in West Michigan. Located at the corner of Adams and Erie, Grindhrs offers individual work space with a great view of the downtown scenery.

Iron Bean Coffee Company

25561 Fort Meigs Road, Unit E, Perrysburg | 518-641-9971 | 9am-3pm Monday-Friday

A Veteran husband and wife team created this coffee company. These artisanly roasted beans, roasted by U.S. Marine Corps veteran are sold both wholesale online and at the shop. 

Maddie & Bella Roasters

44 S. Saint Clair St. | 419-214-0822
7am-4pm Monday-Friday. 8am-4pm Saturday. 9am-2pm Sunday.

117 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg | 419-931-0082
7am-4pm Monday-Friday. 8am-4pm Saturday. 9am-2pm Sunday.

With two prime locations, Maddie & Bella has quickly become a popular spot for coffee and espresso drinks. Both shops feature a seasonal Toast Menu, with killer combinations like avocado, sea salt and hot pepper on All Crumbs Bakery bread. Maddie & Bella serve their own coffee brand, roasted in house, and Guernsey Dairy.

Plate 21

3664 Rugby Dr. | 419-385-2121.
7am-4pm Saturday-Sunday

Plate 21 has a great selection of fair trade organic coffee and teas, along with many other food and drink options. With fruit smoothies and frappes to a full menu of healthy food options including sandwiches, soups and salads (the kale salad is our favorite!), Plate 21 is the south-end spot to get your fix and features Madcap Coffee.

Rustbelt Coffee

119 N Ontario St. | 419-819-5988
7am-5pm Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Saturday.

Rustbelt offers a hearty selection of coffee, tea, espresso and much more with an even heartier attitude. They also have an excellent selection of rustic food favorites for folks looking for breakfast on the go.

SIP

3160 Markway Rd. | 419-407-5038
6:30am-8pm Monday-Friday. 7:30am-8pm Saturday and Sunday.

The Cricket West coffee shop features a large selection of bakery goods and espresso bar drinks. The shop’s late night hours are perfect for socializing after dark. SIP uses La Colombe coffee and Calder Dairy products.

Sip and Brew

1923 W Alexis Rd. | 419-464-7660
6:30am-3pm Monday-Friday. 8am-2pm Saturday.

Located on Alexis, Sip and Brew serves up delicious coffees, teas, lemonades and more. Or enjoy one of their delightful crepes or pastries. Follow their Facebook page for updated seasonal items.

Sweet Nate’s Coffee

27 Broadway St. | 419-270-0082
7am-3pm Monday – Friday. 9am-2pm Saturday.

This coffee food truck turned brick-and-mortar, Sweet Nate’s Coffee, has become a must-visit spot in Toledo! Known for its expertly crafted espresso drinks and specialty beverages, Sweet Nate’s brings the same charm and delicious offerings that made the food truck a local favorite. Stop by their cozy new space to enjoy a warm cup of coffee and a welcoming atmosphere.

 

 

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