These are the best coffee shops in Akron, based on reader votes, local reporting and what each shop says it does best. Our list of the best coffee shops in Akron runs from Highland Square's longtime hangout to downtown espresso bars, a Merriman Valley roaster and a Vietnamese coffee counter inside Lock 3. Each entry has the neighborhood, address, current hours and a link to the shop.
How we chose
We started with the shops Signal Akron readers voted best in its 2026 Best of the City contest, then added downtown and neighborhood shops covered by Downtown Akron Partnership and other local sources. We only included places whose current hours we could confirm on the shop's own site or a recent, reliable listing on November 12, 2026. What each shop is known for comes from those sources, not our own taste test. Hours change around the holidays, so check before you go.
The best coffee shops in Akron
Angel Falls Coffee Company
Highland Square. 792 W. Market St. Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., as listed by Signal Akron in August 2026. Readers voted Angel Falls the best coffee and tea spot in Signal Akron's 2026 Best of the City contest. Signal Akron describes a cozy interior dating to 1996, with armchairs and spare books, and notes that the shop roasts its own coffee, with a light roast specialty, and makes its hot chocolate with Venezuelan chocolate and spices. Angel Falls on Facebook.
Nervous Dog Coffee Bar
Wallhaven. 1530 W. Market St. Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nervous Dog took second place for best coffee and tea in Signal Akron's 2026 reader vote. Its site also lists locations in Stow and Beachwood. nervousdog.com.
Portal West Coffee
Merriman Valley. 1690 Merriman Road. Monday to Wednesday 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday and Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Portal West placed third in Signal Akron's 2026 reader vote. The shop roasts its beans and sells single-origin bags, such as Ethiopian and Colombian lots, on its site. portalwest.coffee.
Akron Coffee Roasters
Downtown. 30 N. High St. Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Downtown Akron Partnership describes a clean, minimal shop where freshly roasted beans take center stage, from pour overs to cortados, with toast and granola if you need a bite. Signal Akron pointed readers to its Interrobang Espresso Blend. The roaster also runs Asterisk Coffee Bar in Cuyahoga Falls. akron.coffee.
Chameleon Cafe
Downtown. 23 S. Main St. Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Downtown Akron Partnership calls Chameleon quirky and lively, known for creative seasonal drinks along with drip coffee, espresso and a menu of sandwiches, salads, wraps, soups and pastries, plus sidewalk tables in good weather. chameleoncafeakron.com.
Muggswigz Coffee & Tea
Downtown, South Main. 373 S. Main St. Open daily 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Muggswigz roasts and blends its own coffee and sells a line of direct-trade teas. Downtown Akron Partnership mentions its whole wheat cinnamon rolls made fresh daily and monthly rotating work by local artists. The shop says it pays for a metered spot out front for to-go orders. muggswigz.com.
Evelyn's Coffee & Banh Mi
Downtown, inside Lock 3. 200 S. Main St. Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sunday. Downtown Akron Partnership says Evelyn's specializes in Vietnamese iced coffee and banh mi, with coffee roasted in small batches in house, milk tea with or without boba and Southeast Asian street food. The City of Akron notes it stays open through the Lock 3 winter season. evelynscoffee.com.
Sweet Mary's Bakery
Downtown. 76 E. Mill St. Wednesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Known first for scratch-made pastries, Sweet Mary's pairs them with drip coffee, espresso and seasonal lattes. Downtown Akron Partnership notes it makes its syrups in house and grinds Akron Coffee Roasters beans. The bakery warns that seating is very limited. sweetmarysbakery.com.
Porchlight Coffee Co.
South Akron. 798 Grant St. Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sunday, per its Joe Coffee ordering page. Customer reviews on that page praise its cold brew and breakfast sandwich, and one reviewer notes it serves both breakfast and lunch with seasonal items. porchlightakron.com.
The Daily Pressed
Downtown. 323 S. Main St. The Daily Pressed describes itself as a European-style coffee shop by day and a cocktail bar at night, with a drive-thru. Downtown Akron Partnership points to its house latte, the Daily, with chocolate, lavender and vanilla. The shop does not publish hours on its site, so call ahead at (330) 535-4000. thedailypressed.com.
Tips
- Go early on weekends. Several shops on this list close by mid-afternoon, including Muggswigz at 2 p.m. and Akron Coffee Roasters at 3 p.m.
- Sundays are tricky. Akron Coffee Roasters, Chameleon, Evelyn's and Porchlight are closed Sundays. Angel Falls, Nervous Dog, Portal West, Muggswigz and Sweet Mary's are open.
- Take some home. Angel Falls, Portal West, Akron Coffee Roasters and Muggswigz all roast their own coffee.
FAQ
What is the best coffee shop in Akron?
Signal Akron readers picked Angel Falls Coffee Company in Highland Square as the best coffee and tea spot in 2026, followed by Nervous Dog Coffee Bar and Portal West Coffee.
Which Akron coffee shops roast their own beans?
Akron Coffee Roasters, Portal West, Muggswigz and Angel Falls roast in house, according to the sources linked above.
Where can I get coffee in downtown Akron on a weekday?
Akron Coffee Roasters, Chameleon Cafe, Muggswigz, Evelyn's at Lock 3 and The Daily Pressed are all downtown, with Sweet Mary's open Wednesday through Sunday.
Which shops are open late?
Angel Falls is listed until 9 p.m. daily and Nervous Dog until 8 p.m. every day.
Sources
Checked November 12, 2026: Signal Akron Best of the City 2026: coffee and tea; Downtown Akron Partnership coffee guide; Signal Akron gift guide; Porchlight on Joe Coffee; City of Akron Lock 3 release; plus each shop's own site linked above.
Photo: Angel Falls Coffee Shop by Mark Turnauckas, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0.
