The best cafes in Elyria

7 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Cafes · 7 places · showing the latest additions first

Coffee and tea drinks, plus pastries and a bar serving beer and wine, at this casual cafe.

55 E College St Ste 3 (Oberlin)

Coffee and tea drinks, plus pastries and a bar serving beer and wine, at this casual cafe.

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Bright, cozy, relaxed restaurant (with an Italian vibe), serving handcrafted coffee and delicious pastries, sandwiches and more.

34960 Center Ridge Rd (North Ridgeville)

Bright, cozy, relaxed restaurant (with an Italian vibe), serving handcrafted coffee and delicious pastries, sandwiches and more.

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Family-owned coffeehouse brewing and roasting its own beans, with beer and local baked goods.

37063 Colorado Ave #2 (Avon)

Family-owned coffeehouse brewing and roasting its own beans, with beer and local baked goods.

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Relaxed coffee shop featuring breakfast sandwiches, smoothies, pastries, and caffeinated drinks.

254 Park Ave (Amherst)

Relaxed coffee shop featuring breakfast sandwiches, smoothies, pastries, and caffeinated drinks.

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Relaxed, casual, locally owned cafe, eatery and bake shop serving specialty coffee, teas and sweets, plus savory bites.

4744 Broadview Rd (Cleveland)

Relaxed, casual, locally owned cafe, eatery and bake shop serving specialty coffee, teas and sweets, plus savory bites.

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Powered by campus creativity, The Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse is Oberlin College’s student-run performance venue where low-key nights turn…

180 W Lorain St (Oberlin)

Powered by campus creativity, The Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse is Oberlin College’s student-run performance venue where low-key nights turn into memorable ones. Check their upcoming shows, claim a comfy corner, and let the vibe deliver a midweek reset with something warm in hand.

From the Lorain newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Casual, health-conscious cafe dishing out organic fare that includes salads, smoothies and sandwiches.

166 Park Ave (Amherst)

Casual, health-conscious cafe dishing out organic fare that includes salads, smoothies and sandwiches.

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