Scribbles Coffee is a family owned coffee shop, using “fair trade and organic coffee, teas and products”. The scribbles coffee shop is a comfortable place for students to relax and study or hang out and listen to music. Scribbles coffee supports local artists and musicians. In fact, often on Fridays local musicians/artists will perform for you while you enjoy your coffee and teas. Many events such as bands, poetry readings and other artists take place where artists bring what they got to Scribbles Coffee. To decorate the coffee shop, they have local artist’s creations and paintings hung up on the wall, which you can enjoy and even purchase.

The coffee is organic, fair trade and freshly ground with every brew. Their expresso is also freshly ground for every drink. They use a traditional (old fashion) expresso machine to ground their expresso. Scribbles have many different flavors you can mix and match with. They also have a wide variety of teas and you can mix and match, creating your own blend.

What makes scribbles the best coffee shop in Kent, Ohio is not only because of the delicious coffee and teas but also because of the community. The baristas are all kind and easygoing and will work with you whenever you want to try something new. Each coffee is made precisely to the customer needs. The place is comfortable and very welcoming. The people who are there are often college students and the “alternative” type who come and enjoy good coffee and listen to good music. Outside of scribbles is a sitting area where you will often meet interesting people whom you may not always run into on campus.

Scribbles coffee is unique because it is artsy and alternative. It is also called “scribbles” for a reason because on the tables is a sheet of paper you can draw on. They have crayons and other coloring utensils you can use to doodle on their tables. While you are sipping on your coffee, you can leave your imprint by drawing a picture or sharing a quote you enjoy. Inside scribbles are also various books you can enjoy while you’re there as well. The place creates a calm vibe and creates a good environment for both studious and adventurous people. It’s one of Kent, Ohio’s hidden gems that you should put on your list to explore.

Scribbles Coffee

237 N Water Street Kent, OH

Opening Hours

6:30 am – 10pm Monday-Friday

7:30 am – 10 pm Saturday

7:30 am - 7pm Sunday