Highest-rated cafes in the Toledo area by diners

From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.

During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.

Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.

Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.

Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.

Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Toledo area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Toledo were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!

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#18. BIGGBY COFFEE

- Rating: 2.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 26567 North Dixie Hwy Ste 133 Perrysburg, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. BIGGBY COFFEE

- Rating: 2.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1515 South Byrne Road Ste 100 Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Barry Bagels - Maumee

- Rating: 3.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 302 West Dussel Drive Maumee, Ohio
- Categories: Bagels, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. SIP Coffee

- Rating: 3.8/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3160 Markway Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Holey Toledough

- Rating: 3.8/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3812 West Alexis Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Black Kite Coffee

- Rating: 4.1/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2499 Collingwood Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Brew House Downtown

- Rating: 4.1/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 North Summit St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Speakeasies, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Plate 21

- Rating: 4.3/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3664 Rugby Drive Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Maddie & Bella Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.4/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 117 Louisiana Ave. Perrysburg, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. BREW coffee bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1440 Secor Road Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Maddie & Bella Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 44 South St. Clair St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Cafe Donuts

- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5330 Monroe St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Dragon's Roost

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 909 South McCord Road Ste 4 Holland, Ohio
- Categories: Tabletop Games, Coffee & Tea, Hobby Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Chicago Post Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 5658 West Central Ave. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Rustbelt Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 North Ontario St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Brew House Coffee & Bake Shop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 320 Conant St. Maumee, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Georgette's Grounds and Gifts

- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 311 Conant St. Maumee, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Gift Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Grindhrs

- Rating: 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 625 Adams St. Toledo, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cupcakes, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.