Oh, the beautifully intoxicating smell of fresh coffee. There’s just nothing like it. Fortunately for area coffee lovers, Fairfield County and its neighboring towns offer some of the best coffee shops around, which include ideal settings and delectable treats.
Supporting small businesses is a big theme of mine. I love a good Starbucks drink, but buying my coffee from a locally owned business makes me feel so much more devoted to my true values. By visiting these small businesses, you get to know the owners and their passions. I love hearing their heart and the ‘why’ for their business.
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Buckeye Lake Coffee Co.
A great cup of coffee, soothing water and a relaxing view is a perfect recipe to start your day. The Buckeye Lake Coffee Co. is located on the canal in Thornville which lends itself to an ideal outdoor setting. Inside, seating abounds with options both downstairs and upstairs on the loft. Both allow a full view of the canal from the large picture windows.
A second option is to take your coffee to-go and drive just a few miles down the road to Buckeye Lake State Park. Once you get there, you can park in the large parking lot and enjoy a stroll around the newly installed walking path that runs along the lake. It’s gorgeous.
Buckeye Lake Coffee Co. 14675 Zion Rd. Thornville, Ohio
Great coffee and atmosphere
Das KaffeeHaus
Fairfield County not only offers great coffee, it provides a cultural experience as well. Das Kaffeehaus in Lithopolis provides German coffee, German treats and German toys to challenge you. The gothic style stained glass windows and German pictures on the wall ignite your travel bug as you dream of destinations across the pond.
Umlauts, chocolate dipped sugar cookies and scones are just a few of the delicious treats that are available. They also serve breakfast and lunch sandwiches. A large selection of board games are on hand for customers to use while enjoying their visit.
Das Kaffeehaus 45 E. Columbus St. Lithopolis, Ohio
Coffee Shops in Fairfield County
JoyHouse Coffee
Just west of Fairfield County, in Circleville Ohio, there is the cutest, coziest coffee shop ever. JoyHouse Coffee prides itself in not only serving up delicious coffee, but in supporting the local community through various projects. Locally baked goods can be purchased daily, locally grown fresh flowers can be purchased while they last and additional items that have been grown or made locally are also on hand.
Natural sunlight bathes this restored historic building, so regardless of which exposed brick wall you decide to sit by, you’ll be dowsed in happiness. Pictured below is their over the top Sundae Latte. They also serve a delicious lavender latte.
JoyHouse Coffee 202 N. Pickaway St. Circleville, Ohio
L-city Pop Up Coffee
Once a mobile coffee shop, L-City has now moved into a brick-and-mortar location on North Broad St. Not only can you enjoy your food and drink inside, but you can also take it downstairs to the business center/game room. With many of us working away from our normal desks, the business center makes a great, quiet option. Printing services are available with your admission price. After 2:00pm, the area opens up for board games and the like. There are over 100 games to choose from. It’s a perfect opportunity to try out some new games and refamiliarize yourself with the classics.
Small environmental efforts can make a difference. For each drink purchase, you’ll get a hole punch on your coffee sleeve. Save the sleeve for each additional visit and you’ll be producing less waste and earning a future free drink. It’s a win for everyone.
L-City gets its beans freshly roasted from Laurelville which is just south of Lancaster.
Hosting a large event and need coffee served? The original, mobile bicycle can be loaded up and wheeled into most buildings or outdoor events for instant ordering. What a fun addition to a gathering!
L-City Pop Up Coffee N. Broad St. Lancaster, Ohio
Photo credit L-City Pop Up Coffee
Millersport Coffee
Located beside the canal in downtown Millersport, this coffee shop is the perfect place to grab your favorite drink and take a moment to savor the flavor and watch the water float by. You can add pastries and light snacks to your order as well. Coffee growlers are also available so you can enjoy the delicious brews at home.
Talk about community support! On the chalkboard wall, you will see the list of community businesses and members who have pledged $$ toward the cafe’s ‘Pay It Forward’ program. The amount of participants and monetary donations is quite impressive.
Millersport Coffee 12045 Lancaster Rd. Millersport, Ohio
Porter’s
Great coffee and delicious food is only the beginning of your experience at Porter’s. The interior’s vibe is eclectic and fun. Be sure to notice all of the unique, individual lamps made from black iron pipes. Someone has a lot of creativity and imagination. Humorous signs line the hallway to keep you entertained while you wait in line.
Pepperoni rolls, sweet treats and sandwiches are served from the old timey, white tiled kitchen/counter area.
Porter’s Coffee House 195 W. Church St. Pickerington, Ohio
Coffee Shops in Fairfield County
Provisions Bakery and Deli
Formerly Four Reasons, Provisions unveiled its updated version with grace and style. Still serving its well known coffees, pastries and sandwiches, it now offers a full line of wine.
Whether you belly up to a bar stool or sit down at a table, you’ll be sure to have a delicious experience. The pecan roll has been my favorite go-to.
Provisions Bakery and Deli 135 W. Main St. Lancaster, Ohio
Coffee Shops in Fairfield County
Spades
Tucked away in the tiny town of Amanda, Spades pleases your palette with delicious drinks and snacks. Take a look at the large variety of frappes available daily. Refreshing!
Outdoor seating is available, so you can sit and enjoy a laid back American town and watch the flags flap in the breeze that grace the downtown street.
A punch card is given on your first visit. After 7 purchases, your 8th drink is free.
Spades 104 E. Main St. Amanda, Ohio
Square Seven
The variety of coffee shops in Fairfield County is what makes them all so special. Square Seven contributes by being housed in the same building as Art & Clay, a place to paint your own pottery.
With wifi available, you can enjoy your food and drink inside or al fresco under the shade of the umbrella. In a hurry? Download the Cloosiv app and order from your phone. Curbside serve is available, so you don’t even have to get out of your car. This app also gives you rewards for multiple purchases.
Square Seven Coffee House 150 W. Main St. Lancaster, Ohio
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The Well
What a gem this place is for the city of Lancaster. Working with the freshest ingredients available, breakfast and lunch are served up hearty and nutritious. The coffee beans are roasted in house and ground fresh with each order. I’d say their cappuccino is the closest thing to a true European cappuccino that you will find. The walnut/banana oatmeal and the nourishing bowl are two of my other favorites.
Children’s linen clothing, bulk teas, and many other natural items, such as honey, are for sale. There is a wooden treehouse in the back of the restaurant for children to enjoy. In the lower level, you will find an art gallery filled with paintings created by one of the owners.
The Well 203 S. Broad St. Lancaster, Ohio
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Photo Credit The Well
True North
Lancaster’s newest addition to the coffee scene, True North offers cushiony leather couches to lounge on, a large double-sided bar top for groups to gather at, and table and chairs to work or socialize around. Fun tabletop games keep your competitive skills in tact. On weekends you’ll find live music either inside or outside on the patio.
Along with savory drinks, True North also offers tantalizing pastries. Many of them are gluten free, made locally at Happy Goat.
True North 637 E. Main St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Decisions, decisions
Fairfield County and its surrounding towns offer so many great choices when it comes to coffee shops. No need to pick just one, maybe just one a day. Visit Fairfield County has recently created a Java Trail to further help you with your decision. You can access the full trail here.
If you are heading a little further east, I would recommend making a stop at The Walk Café and Bakery. You can read all about this unique coffee shop in my article posted here.
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